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Washington, D c., July 2O.-For
North Carolina: Generally fair except
probably local thundershowers to-
night or Friday, with not much
change in temperature; light variable
winds.
Weather Yesterday Over Cotton Belt.
Showers have fallen in al districts,
except the Memphis and Oklahoma,
with some heavy local rainfalls. The
rainfall in Texas occurred in the
southeastern and northeastern por-
tions of the State.
The temperatures continue mod
crate.
The following heavy rainfalls are
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Want IN
CREASE
OF 4 CENTS ON c. & 0. If DE.
MANDS ARE NOT
GRANTED
A STRIKE LIKELY
A STRIKE LIKELY

Richmond, Va, July 20.-If the diff
ferences between the machinists and
boiler-makers and other trades on the
Chesapeake & Ohio are not settle.
twenty-five hundred men along the
line from Newport News to Chicago
will be involved. They demand an
increase of four cents an hour. A
strike is likely
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Several Killed In Train Accident

Pittsburg, July 20.-Five trainmen
were killed in the derailment of a
freight at Bryant Station, from a
broken wheel. The dead are: F. Nc
Cunningham, of Connellsville, Pa;
Jos. O'Connell, Of Johnstown, Pa;
thew O'Neill, of Sharon, Pa; and Sam
Mattingly, of Pittsburg, Pa.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

location of the county seat the con-
test being between Elk Park, Monta-
yuma and Old Field-To-Toe.
Ae requisition from the Governor Ct
South Carolina for the extradition OF
J. E. Crouch to Williamsburg county,
S. c., to answer the charge Of breach
of trust, was honored today by Gov
ernor Kitchin, Crouch being in Jail
at Charlotte.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Train Plunged Into Trestle.

Musgekee, Okla, July 20-A pas
senger train on the Midland Valley
Railroad plunged into a trestle near
Avent today injuring many people.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Arrested At Side OF Dying Wife.

Louisville, KY, July 2O.-Clarence
Colbert, trailed by detectives for
months for forgery, visited the bed
side of his dying wife, where he was
arrested today.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
THE Shah
DEFEATED
FORCED OUT BY RUSSIA-.WAS TRY
ing TO REGAIN HIS
THRONE
RGAIN ESCAPES
RGAlN ESCAPES

st. Petersburg, July 20.-The rebels
headed by the deposed Shah of Per
sia, Mohammed Ali Mirz, have been
defeated on the Persian frontier. Mir
has escaped into Russia.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
HOT OF, Of
THE Wires
FOUR NERVY ROBBERS.

Held Up 800 Laborers and Secure
$4,000.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 20.-Three
hundred Italian laborers on the Chi
cago and Northwestern, were held up
by four robbers who obtained from
them at the point of pistol $4,000.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Killed Engineer and Escaped.

Buffalo, N. D., July 2O.-A North
ern Pacific passenger train was held
up by three bandits who shot En-
gineer Olson twice, robbed the pas
sengers and escaped.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
AvIAToRs GATHERING FOR RACE

After $4,000 Offered by The London
Daily Times.
London, JULY 20.-Aviators are
gathering for a race from London to
Edinburg on Saturday for the $780,
900 offered by the London Daily
Times.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
HELD
IN CHECK
FOREIGN STEAMERS DETAINED AT
QUARANTINE
FEARS SUBSIDING

New York, July 20.-The cholera
situation is well in hand. The Italian
steamer Prince pc Del Piedmont, has
arrived at general quarantine.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

Fell 300 Feet.
Berlin, JULY 20.-Aviator Heink TO-
day fell 500 feet and will die.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
Black Hand Outrage.

Chicago, July 20.-Failure to pay
black hand demands resulted in a
bomb wrecking the store of Vincent
| Cognatu today.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21
news items Of
GENERAL Interest
MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE HAP.
PENING THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTRY

Chicago, July 20.-Because her hus-
band met with financial troubles,
Mrs. Ellen Gordon and Katherine
Rose, her 5 months old baby, lost
their home and lived in Jefferson
park for three weeks. The pavilion
where they huddled when the rain
pelted them too hard, has no side
walls. 1t required almost all of the
small income of James Gordon to buy
the baby condensed milk. Gordon's
wages were garnisheed, and this cost
him his place. For II nights out of
21 the mother held the baby in her
arms all night under the open sky.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

There is much contradiction among
witnesses before the Lorimer inveSti-
eating committee as to what Hines
did say with reference to the Lorimer
election fund.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

Richmond. Va, July 20-The Sena-
torial contest in Virginia is warming
up. Representatives Jones and Glass
are putting up strong fight, and are
losing no time canvassing TIE State
in the interest of their candidacy.
Senators Martin and Swanson, too,
are not idling their time, but are in
close communication with their lieu
tenants throughout the State and are
sanguine that when the votes are
cast, after the general primary, they
will have sufficient number to in
sure their retention in the Senate
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

Washington, D. c., July 19-The
Department of Agriculture's crop re-
port, showing the condition of the
principal crops on August 1st, will
be issued at 2:15 p. m. Wednesday,
August 9th. 1t will announce also
the preliminary estimate of yield and
quality of winter wheat, the acreage
of buckwheat, hay and rye, and
stocks of oats and barley in farmers
hands on August 1st The report
showing the condition of tie cotton
crop on July 25th will be issued We'd
nesday, August End, at noon.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-07-21

Havana, July 2O.-The process of
removing the water surrounding the
wreck of the Maine was practically
completed yesterday evening when
the water level in the cofferd:.m had
been lowered 18- feet, leaving the
wreck surrounded by islets of mud,
small pools and sink holes of green
Shiny water. The soundings show
now a depth in excess Of four feet.
Wilmington, n. c., July 2O.-Mani-
Testing in a most substantial wy it's
confidence in the future of Whining
ton, the directors of the Seaboard Gir
Line, at a recent meeting in New
York, authorized an expenditure of
100000 for still further improve
ments at Wilmington, the amount be-
ing Immediately available. All told
this will make about 100000 spent by
the Seaboard in the enlargement and
improvement of its terminals at this
port within the past three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

conference between Martin, her
mother and herself which ended
with these words by Martin: After
your father is out of the way his
business, his life insurance and his
home will amount to $4,000 and
I'll buy you, Izetta, horse and a
trap, and an auto for the family"
FIRST SAW MAN AT CHURCH.
Il first saw Mr.. Martin at re-
vival at the Methodist church in our
home at Palmyra, Ill - she said. Il
was with mother and my school
teacher. The next time l knew OF
him was when mother told me he
was working for father in his hard
ware store. He would board with
US and come to his dinner at l l a. m.
before the children got home from
school and while father remained in
the store. He continued to do this
until father objected and then he
changed and came at noon.
while he was at our house l saw
him have two reyolvers. He kept
these in his grip. Ten days before
the shooting Martin told me that if
he could get papa to draw on him
first he would kill papa and plead
self-defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

Enoch Peterson to Lila NJ. Lulsin.
ger, part lot 6, block >. Smiths addi-
ton. Moline. H., $4,000.
Cora c. Paul to Sadie L. Wads-
worth, lot /, part lot 2, block c, Edge.
wood Park addition. Rock Island, 81.
c H. Hope TO Helen B. Ross. lot S.
block 15S, East Moline, $3.50.
Fred E. johnson TO Olof j. Roose.
part lot s, Eklund's subdivision, No
lire. $500.
Thomas Agar to F. H. Griggs. tract
on Island B, sections 2425-26-I74 W.
$1,000
George F Johnson to FLOYD E.
Thompson, lots 3 and /, block IT2, East
Moline. $4,000
Thomas E. Davis ct al TO Jesse
Spencer, part lot 5. block 2, Spencer &
Cases addition, Rock Island, ST..
Chester Lillibridge to trustees OF
Drury township, one acre in n. ". "a,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

lot 30. block l, Daebelliehn's addition,
Moline, $2,360
+ Clarke L. Swanson to Peter Nielsen,
part lots 10 and Il. block IS, lower ad-
dition, Rock Island 81.
John L. Holland to Peter Christie
pher. tract n v. y, ; y. -. section
4-17-1w., sI,515.
William Barsel TO Mary Barsel, lots
13, II and Is. block :, also lots and
Il. block 9, Hampton, 81.
Ida NJ. Blankenburg TO Erford s.
Roys. lot S, block /, Island View
Heights addition, Rock Island, 81.
c. E. White TO Adeil and Zidia De
Coene, lots : and 5, block $50, East
Moline. S400.
Edward II Tremann 10 Jules De
Bryn, lot II, Dodge's addition, Rock Is
land, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

Sept. % to moving picture show
man, who disregarded the reports
about her and Martin.
Wash told of an agreement he
made with Martin after Mrs. Wash
had confessed to him.
When / accused him, he said he
had loved my wife ever since the first
night he saw her. said Wash. land
| told him I would get a divorce.
since my wife said she loved him
too, and that ! would give him half
my property and he could take my
wife and Izetta and go his way and
leave the other two children with
ne
REFUSES AGREEMENT: DIES.
He said it was Martins refusal
10 stand by this agreement which
prompted him TO shoot Martin to
death, according to the "unwritten
law"
In a voice scarcely audible, Mrs.
Izetta Wash Brown told with trem-
bling lips and bowed head of part
of her own and her mothers share
in the tragic events which ended in
murder, a disrupted home, and
scattered family.
The girl said yesterday she would
testify as to her relations as we'll as
hat OF her mother with Martin, but
the lawyers did not attempt to
bring this out. contenting them
selves with other testimony of the
girl and Mrs. Wash's previous con-
fession to her husband.
Izetta told of the breakfast table
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
Use Gold Dust Instead OF So5.l

You really don't need soap in f..
.cuse. except Tor toii4t and bath, a.
5ossibiy a little Tor youT me laces a..
lingerie. With Gold Dust-the
round clsanse--you can do al yo-'
household cleaning more q--icilv-eas :
economically than you can with So
OF any other cleanser
Gold Dust does the work better, to-
Soap only cleans Of the surface; Col
Dust goes into every corner Cleaui-z
and purifying. OFT the germ
IS well as TIE DIT Best of all, 70.
don't need any elbow grease with Golc
Dust-it does the work itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
FREE SAMPLE CURED Old
PERSONS BOWEL TROUBLE

One of the most remarkable proofs
of the unusual laxative merit con-
tanned in DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
is that it is effective not only in peo-
pie in the prime of life, but at the
extremes of ages. As many letters
are received from mothers regarding
the cures of children. as from men and
women of sixty, seventy and eighty
years of age. 1t must be truly won
derful laxative.
In the cure of constipation and
bowel trouble in old people If has no
drowsiness after eating, etc. People
advancing in years should see to it
that their bowels move freely. and
if they do not to take DR.. CaldwelPs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

Syrup Pepsin. You can prolong your
life by healthy bowel action. Clogged
bowels invite disease. Women about
TO pass the menstrual period cannot
do better than use Syrup Pepsin sey-
eral times week until the system has
settled 10 its future condition.
Among the strongest supporters OF
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin are Mr..
w. e.. Zorn Of New Decatur. Ala, and
Mr. George s. Spaulding Of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Kansas, both
elderly men. The regular size bottles
can be bought of any druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar. but free sam
pie bottle can be had by sending your
address TO the doctor.
Address him Dr. w B. Caldwell
54I Caldwell building. Monticello, I'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
HIGHER Law, THE
PLEA OF SLAYER
Carhnville Merchant Says His
Victim Steals Both Wife
and Daughter.
Is AN UNUSUAL TRAGEDY
Girl Tells of Part Played by Mother
and Herself in Shooting in
Illinois Town.
is AN UNUSUAL TRAGEDY

Carlinyille, ILL.,, Oct l3.-John W.
Wash, specialized, stoop shoulder
ed merchant OF Palmyra, took the
witness stand yesterday and told how
re SHOT George Clarence Martin 10
death when he heard that Martin had
had improper relations with Mrs.
" ash and with their 14-year-old
daughter. Izetta.
His testimony followed that Of
Izetta, bride of two weeks, who de-
clared that Martin had threatened
her fathers life. She was married
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
In
Plain
Figures

section 1916 W, 81.
E. H Stafford to Margaret A. Myers,
lot 10. block g. Silvis, 1915.
Edward Andres to John Belowske,
lot 4. Huntoon & Sterling's addition,
Moline, $4,000.
Charles E. Davis to Archie McInnis,
lot 8, block 4, Long View Heights, ad-
dition. Rock Island.
Dedlof Ronnaw 10 Franz G. Bufe,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

tight.
Its common sense construc-
ton saves you dollars every
year you use ii.
But that isn't all. The Mon
arch has many other exclusive
features
The Duplex draft admits air
at both ends of the flrebox,
giving an even fire, heating the
oven the same in every corner
and consumes all the fuel.
The polished malleable iron
top needs no blacking, heats
up quickly and with less fire,
and stands the hardest kind of
treatment without cracking or
breaking. Triple walls OF steel
and asbestos at every point ex-
posed to the heat prevent rust
and corrosion.
ourself. Come in and well ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13
81 Is shot At PIay: oieg.

Keokuk, Oct 13-While playing in
the diningr room, Frieda Sweeney, an
.11-year-old girl, was shot when a re-
voIver IN the hands Of Louis Onrener.
boarder, was accidentally discharg-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

Compare the construction
OF a MONARCH with any
other range.
Ordinary cast iron ranges
are bolted together and the
joints plastered with stove put
ty. They may work we'll for a
short time, but soon the seams
open up, air leaks in and
ashes leak out-result, twice
as much fuel is used as is nee
essary.
A MONARCH range is made
of malleable iron and heavy
polished steel-riveted togeth-
er-cant come loose-can'
air leak"-can't break. A
lnallea BILE iron frame sur
rounds every OPENING Mon
arch is built tight and stays
It's worth your while to see for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

ed. The girl died yesterday. Offren-
er Is being held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-13

All the news all the tIme-ThG
Argus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06

Special to The Express.
Washington, Mar 6. . Alas, the vice
of the pompadoured shop-girl and the
be-puffed lady typewriter has conquer
ed one Of those surging spirits whose
strength constituted the back bone Of
tn Big Fight of the last congress. For
"vic" Murdoch, the heavyweight red
headed, iovial leader OF the house in
surgents, who halls from Kansas, is
down III a Wichita sanitarium with an
insurgent stomach--and the doctors
dianose it "ohewing-gumitis,"
For Murdoch for some years has
been one OF the chief intimate consum-
ers Of chicle. When his jaws were not
working over some loud and mrid blast
at Uncle joe Cannon. the "czar Of
the house" he could always be found
masticating a good-sized cud of gum.
Murdock explained that he contracted
the gum habit in an effort to avoid
the tobacco habit-and he didn't know
which was worse. The insurgent lead
er was at one time an inveterate smok-
er, and In endeavoring to find suit
able substitute for cigars, he took up
chewing gum.
But he chewed few too many. Per
haps he swallowed a few small But
thoroughly efficient chunks Of sweet
scented chicle Anyway when his stom-
aeh began doing acrobatic stunts early
in the winter, the doctors declared it
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
DELIVUK
TO MEET
ROLLER

The Express today received the fol-
lowing letter from DR.. B. F. Roller,
dated Philadelphia. March 8;
z am expecting a tough match with
Delivuk for I've heard much about his
recent successes. I'll be on hands for
blood on the 10th however am six
feet barefooted and strip about POS.
The match should be good and ex-
pect to win fairly or not at all"
Chas. Delivuk, the Austrian, has
been thirsting for Rollers gore for
some time, and it appears from this
letter that he has at last secured a
match with him. Dr. Roller is widely
known as one OF the greatest grapplers
in the land and has won scores Of vic
tories.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
JACK" IS
HELPEDOUT
Friends Take Collection
Send Girl to Okla
hOma City

A purse was made up this morning,
at the solicitation Of Mrs NJ. r. Chean-
ey. among the boarders al the Hotel
Midway, and Miss Daisy Chancey, alias
Jack Dean" was given money TO re-
turn 10 Oklahoma City, also enough 70
pay her hotel bill for a short time She
left for Oklahoma Csty this afternoon.
Parties interested IN her tale Of dis
tress helped her find a position by
phonlng to Oklahoma city and she will
be taken on trial as a stenographer 10
morrow morning. Miss Chauncy says
she Is an expert in sfenographic work
and wears the pin of D Georgia Busi-
ness College.
Miss Chauney, who was taken to Tae
police station Saturday for weafiag
mems clothing told straight forward
story about being unable 10 get work
as stenographer, because 81 her
short hair so decided to try her luck as
boy She had no money and said
she had no liy.ag relatives that she
knew Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
SUSPECTS ARE
HELD in JAIL

Allen Knight and brother Windon,
were arrested by officer Phillips Sat
urday night and are heing held in Jail
on a charge of committing two burglar
les here Friday night The actions Of
the men aroused the suspicious Of
Phillips and after watching them for
some time he took them in charge at
Mexican Joe's restaurant where they
were playing a slot machine with
checks that came from Charles Horns
confectionery. The men told conflict
ing stories. Both are transients here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
BOY WAS
RUN OVER

"A boy. IA or rs vars o. age, giving
bis name as Birchfieid was run over
by carriage near his home on Choc-
taw Ave. yesterday morning at II
o'clock and sustains broken nose,
badly cut upper lip and other minor
Injuries
Julius Doss aud Joe Dews, who pass
ed the scene OF the accident few NIB
utes afterward. found the boy suifer,
ing greatly with no one caring for him.
and took him 70 the city hall The city
physician was called and dressed the
boys wounds.
The accident was largely due to
.carelessness on the part Of the boy
who was running after a top and did
not heed the warning OF the driver,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
I'VE WALK" STILL The
MOTTO In OKLA. CITY
No Cars Running This Afternoon
Legislature May Take Hand---No
Disorder Among the Strikers
Special by United Press.


Oklahoma CITY Mar. 6. - Anton
Classen, president OF the street rail
way company, this afternoon notified
Mayor Lackey that he had enough
trained men to operate all cars The
mayor arranged for a conference with
Classen and IN city attorney to deter
mine what steps sh rild te taken.
A resolution to revoke the charter Of
the company may be introduced in the
legislature unless til company agrees
TO submit the controversy to the state
board Of arbitration,
No cars were running at a late hour
this afternoon Perfect order was
maintained among the strikers and
thlr sympathlzers
Promptly at 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. the hour set by the men in their
ultimatum 10 the company issued Sat
urday. the union conductors and mo-
tormen deserted their posts after run
ming the cars into the barns.
Cars that non-unlon men attempted
to run we're stopped by union men and
crowd Of several thousand sympa-
thizers who congregated on Broad
way and West Grand. For several
blocks the streets were packed with
a surgIng mass Of humanity Men
boarded the cars and IN every instance
succeeded in inducing the carmen to
desert No violence OF any kind was
attempted except IN a few instances
where trolly ropes were cut The
crowd was orderly and no clashes of
any kind occurred.
The police. oRtnumbered by thou
sands made no attempt 70 block the
viii Of the crowd Within q short
time officials Of the company am
nounced that no more ears would be
sent out
Soon after the waikout. cards bear
Ing the words I'VE wink. made their
appearance TAeg were sold al rive
cents apiece and were quickly pur.
chased and worn BY thousands Of un.
ion sympathizers, The proceeds Of the
sale viii be used for the strike benefit
fund
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
BOOSTER SMOKER AT
8 O'CLOCK TONIGHT

be a number OF short toasts. c. G..
Kirkpatrick is billed to tell the bunch
how they can best assist Che secretary
during the coming year and Alger Mel
lea is TO respond to The Young Man
as a Booster" while J. E. Schow will
give some practical pointers on How
to Bring Business to Chickasha in
1911" There win also be other inn
promptu TALKS.
Now get this into your noggin: the
show win begin promptly at o'clock
and the curtain will fall on the last
scene at 10 o'clock Everybody is ex-
pected to get the "Chickasha gait
and to be on time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06

This evening the boosters will
smoke, eat and talk. at the knights Of
pythias hall The occasion is expect
ed to prove fully as interesting as the
recent banquet and the indications are
that big crowd will be in attend
ance.
Every member Of the G. Of G. has
been given two tickets, one for him
self and one for an invited guest A
unique feature will be the serving Of
the eatabIes by the young ladies who
compose the domestic science class in
the high school
An orchestra will furnish music
throughout the evening and there viii
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-06
LOOKS GOOD
TO CINCINNATI MAN

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Yeatman of Gin
einnati, Ohio, are in the city on pros
pecting tour. Mr.. Yeatman has been
engaged in the real estate business in
the Ohio city for a number Of years
and he has been spending a few weeks
travelling over the southwest. He is
an old friend Of G. @ kirkpatrick.
'Chickasha look to me like a very
promising town." said he.