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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-25

The report of the British registrar for
1910 shows total Of $50 trade unions in
Great Britain, of which 63s furnished re-
turns. The total membership OF these eSs
unions was 1851. sOi Their income amounted
to &5,A2, 1OS, and their expenditure to f15,-
793, 400 The balance OF funds at the end Of
the year was S2s.A31, $50. These figures show
decreases Of 1884 in membership, t1.267, 900
I'm income, and 81 $40 In expenditure COM
pared with the previous year. Next to
Lancashire, London has the largest num-
Der OF trade unions in the country. II also
possesses the oldest trade union In exist
ence, that OF the United Society Of Brush
makers, which has a membership OF 1,27s.
an income of s5,245 for the last statistical
year and a continuous record OF t6l years.
The old tribal system of South Africa 10
being killed by the natives contact with the
white mans way Of life. One of the
strongest proofs of this, the British have
found, Is the increasing desire OF the ma
tives for an education. There were 5000
native children being educated in 1884, and
10000 in 1909. The difficulties have been TO
secure competent native teachers and TO
provide accommodations for pupils desiring
higher education, as the natives are exc
cluded from schools and colleges for whites.
The London Daily News says that the re-
suit has been that there are practically no
competent native teachers, and the picked
native brains 60 abroad for their training.
chiefly to the United States, where they
often acquire a point OF view not too
friendly to the white rulers of South
Africa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
MAN AND WIFE ARE
TRIED FOR INSANITY
Moline Couple Said to BE addicted
to Use of Morphine Are Taken
Before a Commission.

A NEST unusual circumstance took
place in the county court this after
noon when Frank ]. Sale and his wife,
Cora NJ Sale, Of 112S Twenty-tifth
street, Moline, were tried to determine
whether or not they were insane. A
consisting of the county
judge and Drs. a. e. KOhler and II. S.
Bennett, conducted the examination.
of the two claim that they
are addicted to the use of morphine
and other drugs which have undermin-
ed their reason. For some time past
they have acted queerly and have
come to believe that some one is trying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
STATE COAL PILE
CROWS IN AYEAR
Output for 1909 Over Three
Million Tons Greater Than
Preceding Period.
PRODUCTION Is LARGEST
Illinois Miners Best Organized in the
Nation According to Govern
ment Report.

An exhaustive report by Edward W.
survey on the production of coal in
1909, was made public at Washington
yesterday. The report contains an in
teresting account of the coal mining
situation in Illinois; labor conditions; ;
rank of state as a coal producer; in
crease of production: accidents, etc.
1.-The total production of coal in I'LL
nois in 1907 the report says, was So
S93,251 short tons, having a spot value
of $50 ,510,211, against 47.659,6 short
tons, valued at $49,97S,247 in 1908, an
increase of 3,233,561 short tons, or 6.S
percent in quantity. and Of 1851 ,964,
or percent in value.
AS the effects of the business de-
preston in 1908. were felt less serious
ly in Illinois than in some of the other
states and coal production was fairly
well maintained, so in 1909 the recov-
cry was not marked by as large an in
crease in output as was shown in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia, nor
by as large a per centage of increase
as was made in Ohio, Alabama, and
some of the less important states
LONG HAS HELD PLACE.
According 10 David Ross, secretary
of the bureau of labor, statistics of IL
linois, whose report covers the fiscal
year ended June 80. the production for
the fiscal year 1909 was 49,t63,710
short tons. a decrease of 10S.742 short
tons from the fiscal year 1908, and a
gain OF 100000 short tons as com
pared with the calendar year 1908,
as reported to the geological survey.
The output for the calendar year 1909,
amounted to $685. Psi short tons. val
ued at $53.510.211. Compared with the
fiscal year 1909. as reported by Sec
rotary Ross. of the bureau of labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
HoW's This.

We offer 500 reward for any case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last ) years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs
cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
DODGE FRIDAY THE 18TH
AViators at Frisco Glad Weather In
terferes With Flights.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 13.-Rains
of the last two days have so mired
the aviation grounds, rendering ascent
by the bird men both difficult and haz-
ardous, that the aviation committee an
nounced yesterday that there would be
no further attempts to fly before Sat
urday.
Today being Friday, the 18th, 1t is
understood that several of the aviators
declared against a continuance of the
meet on "hoo-doo' day, even If wealth
er and ground conditions proved fav-
orable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13

statistics of Illinois, the production for
the calendar year showed an increase
of 1,729,541 short tons. The average
price per ton in 1909 was s1.05, the
change from 1908 being only fraction
of cent In 1907 the average price
was SLOT per ton. Except in two years.
| 1906 and 1909, when the biennial sus-
pension pending the adjustment of the
wage scale was unusually prolonged,
| Illinois has held second place among
the coal producing states since 1888,
when it supplanted Ohio.
MEN BETTER ORGANIZED.
The coal miners in Illinois are bet
ter organized probably than those of
any other bituminous coal mining
state One result of this has been the
establishment throughout the coal min
ing regions of the eight hour day. But
the bi-yearly shut down naturally has
resulted in long periods of idleness
and loss of income both to operators
and TO employers. The unsettIing of
business and loss of trade that results
from the periodic shutdowns are IN
heathful and it may we'll be asked if
some better method of dealing with the
wage controversy may not be adopted.
II will take Illinois some time TO re
cover from the effects of the five
months idleness in 1910.
LARGE PRODUCING AREA.
Illinois contains more coal prOduC-
ing counties than any other state in
the Union, there having been in 1909,
50 counties that produced more than l.
100000 tons each Among these, Will
Hanson county is well in the lead with
an output of 6,537654 short tons in
1909. Sangamon county ranks second
with a record of 1909 of 5,616,357 short
tons, increase over 1908, 6OO,749 tons.
The largest decrease in 1909 was in
Vermillion county, which declined
from 2,452.4S5 tons to 1895 tons, a
loss OF 532. $50 tons"
CASUALTIES WORST ON RECORD
Figures show that the casualty rec
ord for 1909, was the worst in the his
tory of the state. Not counting the
Cherry disaster, there were 213 fatal
and S94 nonfatal accidents. The laTg-
eest number of fatalities in any pre-
vious year was in 1905. when 1919 lives
were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
SMITH FIRST OUT
Police Magistrate, Candidate
for Commissioner, Starts
His Petition.
MAYOR IN THE RACE Also
Consignment of the Blanks Received
From Secretary of State-Are
No Restrictions.

City Clerk NJ T Rudgren has re-
ceived a consignment of blank nominal
ton papers from the secretary of state
and candidates for the office Of mayor
and the commissionerships under the
new form of municipal government
have already commenced having them
filed out.
Those who had secured the blank
papers up TO o'clock this afternoon
were c. J. Smith, S. A. LaVanway, H
H. Hull, NJ. IT. Rudgren. Robert r.
Reynolds. George c. Wenger, George
W. McCaskrin. H. H. Robb, George
Stroehle and Frank Blochlinger. Each
candidate is required TO secure the
names of 25 voters on his petition in
order to have his name put on the
ballot for the primary election.
NO RESTRICTIONS.
Springfield, Ill, Jan. 12.-Editor
The Argus-Dear Sir: l have your
favor in which you ask if the commits
sion form of government act contem-
plates that a voter may sign the petit
ton of more than one candidate. or If
he has the privilege sof signing all
petitions he is requested to sign.
In reply thereto, will say that upon
examination of the commission form of
government act, | find no provision
which limits the number of petitions
that a voter may sign, and j am OF
the opinion that a voter may sign
more than one petition for candidates
under the said act.
Very respectfully,
W. II. STEAD, Atty. Gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
to injure them. Late in the afternoon
the commission had not returned a
verdict.
USE POWER AT HOME
KeokUk Starts Booster Fund 10 Get
Factories When Dam Is Finished.

Keokuk, Jan. 13.-Fearing that near
by cities will secure power from Keo-
kuk. when the big Mississippi river
dam is completed, will capture the fac
tories drawn by cheap power, the citi-
zens of Keokuk held a mass meeting
last night TO raise 100000 to be ex-
pended In securing new factories to
use the electric power at home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
ROBBERS ARE FIRED ON
Loot Utica. Ohio, Postofflce and Fs-
cape Though One Is Wounded.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 13.-Thres
robbers who attempted to rob tho
postofice at Utica early today ell
gagged in a pistol duel with citizens.
the others seized a mail wagon and
team and escaped with their injured
companion. Later in the day Felix
Svatenko was arrested here on suE-
picion OF being one OF the robbers.
He had just come to town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
Refuse Answer; Pay a Fine.

jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. ia
bill introduced in the state legislat-
ure yesterday by Representative
Floyd Tuggle provides a fine of $25
to $50 for any railway station agent
who refuses to answer questions put
by travellers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
Baltimore Leader Dead.

Baltimore. Jan. 13.-General Ferdin.
and c. Batrobe. seven times mayor Of
Baltimore, died today Of pneumonia.
He was a lawyer and had been a lead
ing figure in the public life OF the city
for more than 40 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13

! Leaf lard at Gilmore's.
Kerler & Co. make rugs.
| Carpenter Goa, company
! Sell coal. Phone west 295.
! Buy q home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
Mems arctics s1.25 up. Dolly Bros.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
Plenty of fresh chickens and turkeys
/ at Schroeder Bros
All kinds of pork cuts at Schroeder
Bros meat market
Mound City paints may cost a little
more, but! Ill & Ehleb.
Plenty of fresh dressed chickens at
the Packing house market.
Plenty of dressed spring and old
chickens at H. Tremann's Sons
Try Mrs Austins famous pancake
-four, sure to please, all grocers.
| Plenty of fresh dressed chickens at
the Packing house market.
Try Mrs. Austin's famous pancake
-four. sure to please. all grocers.
Plenty of dressed spring and old
chickens at H. Tremanns Sons
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
H T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue..
Convenient. wholesome, really
good, Mrs. Austin's famous buck
wheat
Attend the grand masquerade ball
given by Trio club at Milan town hall
Friday evening. Bleuer's orchestra.
Carpenter Coal company. tele-
phone west 295. Please copy our
number in your telephone book.
Just received a fresh shipment of
Jones Dairy Farm sausages, lard,
bacon, hams, salt pork and pure
buckwheat. Be sure and try all of
them. They are delicious. At Sit
tig & Stahmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
"Affidav!t Maker" Dead.

New York, Jan. 13.-Robert Cald-
well, the great American affidavit
maker" who figured as the princi
pal witness in the famous bruce will
case in England, is dead. He died
in an asylum on Wards island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
NO REPORT; ROAD is SUED
Cook County Prosecutor Demands
So 900 from Oak Park Elevated.

Chicago, Jan. Estates Attor-
ney Wayman today filed suit in the
circuit court for $4,000 penalty
against the Chicago & Oak Park Ele-
waited railroad because of alleged
failure to report its financial status
company to states railroad and ware
house commission Sept. l as required
by law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
CHANGE IN FISHERY RULES
Experts to Adjust American and Can
adian Rights.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The COM
missioners for the United States and
Canada, who have been considering
the fishery regulations, have reached
a decision. The Canadian and New
Foundland governments undertake
to change the existing regulations to
move the objections of the United
States. thus making it unnecessary
to call on the board of experts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13

men have been enfranchised in this
state and those taking part in the
present city registration have sub
scribed to an oath that makes them
male persons"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13

Carlson Will Probated.

The will Of the late Nels J. Carlson
of Andalusia was admitted to probate
this morning by Judge B. S. Bell. 1t
named the widow Ida B. Carlson as
the sole heir and executrix. The in
strument was drawn and dated Dec. S,
10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
City Chat
ALMOST FROZE IN DIXIE.
De good Lawd knows
| almos' froZe.
| almos' froZe in Dixie;

De good Lawd knows
| almos' froze.
| almos' froze in Dixie;
I say l froze,
An hollerin' fer cloze-
Oh, | almos froze in DiXiei
Oh. chunk dat fire in de winter days
'Twel de red sparks fly. an de chimbly
blaze;
De hymn is froze what 1 tried ter
raise
Oh, l all froze up in Dixie!
My fr'en's an foes
Oh. dey almos' froze,
Dey almos' froze in Dixie!
De blizzard blows.
An hollerin' red cloze-
oh, almos froze in Dixie:
An yer comes Satan, wild de birthstone
hot;
He amt satisfied wild de sinners what
he got,
An he wantin' fer ter t'row me in de
birthstone pot,
Kaze | almos' froze in Dixie!
Frank l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
WOMEN AS MALE PERSONS
Form of Registration Vow Respon-
sibIe for Affirmation at Seattle.

Seattle. Wash, Jan. 13.-Approx-
imately 1000 women in Seattle have
sworn they are male persons and
now that the army of suffragets
knows the worst. the deceived wo-
men are out cunning for man to
blame. The form of VOW adopted by
law for administering 10 citizens the
oath of registration states that the
person being sworn is male per-
son" II has not been changed by
legislative enactment, although wo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13
CENSUS OF MONTANA TOWN
Billings Jumps from 1921 to 1O.031
and Helena Has 12.515.

Washington. Jan. 13.-Population
statistics of the 18th census issued
yesterday included the following
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-13

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
SIMPLEX
GETS FINE
ORDERS

The indications now are that the
Simplex Railway Appliance Co. will run
full force all winter long As soon as
an order of malleable iron IS received
it is expected that the pant will be
started to running full force again
According to the last issue of the
Railway Age Gazette. the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railway has ordered
500 gondoia cars from fhe American
Car Eo1ndry company. These cars
viii be butIt at the ST. Louis plant of
the company
The holsters, brake beams and coup
lers will be of Simplex design. The
holsters and brake beams will be built
at Hammond. and the couplers will be
made. by the American Steel Foundries
plant at Indiana Harbor
Other fine orders are being received
by the Simplex Railway Appliance Co
so that the outlook for this winter is
VERY bright. 4 The local officials are
all very optimistic over the prospects
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
MAYOR SCHL|CKER IN
ANOT HER AUTO MISHAP
Fate Seems to Pursue Mayor
on Auto Trips Around 2
District.
SEASONS AUTO ACCI-
DENTS IN REGION
KILLED IN REGION
INJURED IN REGION "a
MACHINES WRECKED <,
lspecial to TIE TINES.

Indiana Harbor. Nov. 13-As Mayor
Schlleker was on his way to the South
Bay hotel Friday night to participate
IN the banquet in honor of Senator's
sniYeiy and Kern and CONGRESSMAN
Barnhart. the automobile which he
was driving coilided with a milk wa
son owned and driven by j. Nowakow-
SKI, over turning 1t. Nowakowski and
MS son. Walter, aged about IA. who
was with him at the time both sus-
tanned slight injuries. the elder Nova
kowskl suffering cuts and bruises
about the face and body while the
boys right leg was injured DR.. Cox
was with DIR. Schlieker at the time and
after the victims OF the accident had
been taken to his Office he attended 70
their injuries Mayor Schlieker going
on TO the hotel.
Ihe collision occurred at Common
wealth avenue. Nowakowski tlrrned
directly in front OF DR. Schliekers ma
chine at this street. and DR. Schlieker
seeing that collision was otherwise
imminent turned into Commonwealtb
avenue with Nowakowskf The braks .
failed to work, however. and DIR
schlieker's lamp caught the milk wa
gen step. dragging the vehicle unti1 IT
struck the curb, when it overturned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
WHITMAN IS
HEAVILY FINED

Glenn Whitman brother of Jailer
Whitman ,of the Brideweli, Chica so
who was charged with assaulting Mrs.
John Claussen OF State Line stret a
week ago. was tried before Judge Bar
nett Ssaturday afternoon pleading
guilty ,rcceiring a fine OF $50. and costs
amounting to $50
A charge Of felony was 10 have been
flied again Whitman but al the trial
Ss turday afternoon a charge of a
simple assault was brought against
him to which Attorney Sproat who ap-
cared for the defendant said guilty.
Whitman is said to have been drunk at
the time Of the assault and tried -
snatch q purse from Mrs. ciaussen
while shy twas walking down Rimbach
avenue. SIZE screamed for help and
several people came to her assistance
while Whittlan made his get away and
was later arrested on Sibley street. The
defense ties thed that this was the first
tine he had ever been in trouble and
asked that only light fine be imposed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
JOHN IDzORACK IS
DEAD IN OSHKOSH
Death at Last Relieves Suf-
ferings of Well Known
Hammond Man.

Periodical insanity. caused by creep
ing paralysis OF the brain. which began
four months ago, and gradually grew
into complete mental arrangement
caused the death of Jehn 1dzorack ear
~ this morning in a private asylum at
Oshkosh. Wis.
Undertaker Burns left today to con-
duct the body TO Hammond, where
1dzcrack had liked for I'VE years. fol-
lowing his marriage to Miss Amelia
Young of this city. During this time
Idzorack was manager of the clothing
department of the Lion store, had a
wide acquaintance and was much
thought of by his employers
Called to the bedside of her husband
who in a rational moment had asked
for her Mrs. Idzorack visited the asy-
lum las. week. Returning Friday she
seemed hopeful of her husbands recov-
cry. Interested parties in correspond
ence with the institution were also un-
informed of the patients true condition
Death came unexpectedly, although
Tdzorack had been pronounced incura-
BILE
Business worries, following a brief
illness. are said to have caused the
mental trouble Of the clothing man.
luZoTdck was possessed OF a brilliant
mind and unlimited energy. In his po-
sition in the firm OF Kaufman & Wolf,
he gave great satisfaction His serv-
ices were obtained by the Lion store
people from the Lederer store. South
Chicago. where he was employed for a
number of years.
Relatives of ldzorack We're notified
by wire today. Besides his wife. no
relatives resides in Hammond. Seven
brothers. living in many cities. are
expected to attend the funeral in this
city. His home was in Minneapolis un-
til 905. when he entered upon his ca
reer here. His mother died some years
ago, but his father still lives in the
Twin cities.
From New Orleans and Texarkana. in
the south, Spokane and Denver. in the
west. and Cleveland. in the east. broth
ers of the ,decease are expected to leave
tonight to ATTEND the funeral with their
father Arrangements will be made to-
morrow for the services.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
DEATH FINALLY
COMES TO j. KELLY
Man Injured by M. G. Train
Flipping Dies at Local
Hospital.

Joseph Kelly, cigar maker en-
ployed by Ed simon. who was seriously
injured about two weeks ago when he
was thrown from a Michigan Central
freight train. died at st. Margaret 5
hospital Saturday afternoon, his in
juries proving fatal.
The remains ere taken to Emmer-
hng's morgue. where they will be pre-
pared for shipment The body was ex
pressed yesterday afternoon to London
Ontario. his former lone. where a wife
and children survive him.
Kelly was injured about two weeks
ago When he attempted to flip a Michi-
gan Central freight train on Holman
street While he was boarding a car
ne lost his hufd and fell beneath the
wheels. cutting off his right leg and
breaking his left leg. He was under
the influence Of liquor at the time OF
the accident.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
DAMAGE IN HAMMOND

me nigh wind, sleet and rain play
ed havoc IN and around Hammond Sat
urday night and. although no great
damage was done numerous reports
came in that telephone and electric
places.
Numerous phones were reported out
of order and few Of their lines were
blown down. Two electric light wires
We're blown down, one at 746 Conkey
avenue and another at Doty and state
line streets, which were Immediately
repaired.
A number of windows were also
broken in Hammond, and the large
smokestack on the Bick laundry build
ing was blown over, smashing a ffole in
the roof.
4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
Are We Thankful? Sure
Rr M. nj. MiIIiamson.

When the frost is on the pumpkin and
the corn is in the shock,
When your summer duds are thread
bare and your Winters all in hook.
When the leaves have all dropped from
the trees and you've drop't all
your money
Forgerful of the rainy day called Win
ter. amt 1T funny
That just when YOU are needful of an
another suit of clothes,
A Winter hat. a pair of shoes. some
heavy wooden hose:
When debts are staring in your face
and nowhere else to- borrow
And your tailor when YOU ask for
trust, looks up in pain and sorrow
When the ticket for your overcoat is
lost or strayed or stolen
And every time you're on the street
you feel---well. darn near frozen,
Ihen Governors. with glad acclaim,
proclaim a days Thanksgiving?
Well, il you've nothing else. old pal, be
thankful that you're living.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-11-13
Especial to TIE TIMEs)

Indiana Harbor. Nov. 13.-The
fraction of a second saved a train
load of passengers OH the B. G. o. fast
train west bound due in Indiana
Harbor at 80 p. m. but three hours
late, from death and injury Saturday
evening when the train, No. T., collid-
ed with the second section of freight
No. "a, east bound two blocks south
east of the B. & 0. depot.
ONE MAN MAY DIE.
As Ii was one man was injured,
and a big locomotive, reduced large
~ TO scrap IRON 1t was side swipe.
the force Of the impact being felt by
the locomotive an express and mali
cars. but had it caught the passenger
coachs, a half second later, it is prob
able that the carnage might have
been frightful, as the cars were
crowded
TAKEN TO ST. MARGARET,S.
The injured man was John Water