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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
A TRAGIC CAREER
James n. Tillman of South Oar
DINA, Once Successful,
Dies in Want.
SHOT AN UNARMED MAN
After That People Stunned Him and
Remorse Overcame Him, Tu-
bercuIosis Ending Life.

James n. T1Ilman, ex-Heutenant gov
ernor of South Carolina, who died Of
tuberculosis recently at Ashev1lle, n.
c., came into national prominence on
Jan. 10, 1903, when he shot and killed
y. G. Gonzales, editor Of the Columbia
State, because Of scathing denuncia-
tons printed In that newspaper.
He was at one time an officer Of the
United States army, and his death
brought to a close a career marked by
tumultuous passion and ability of no
mean order. One Of his uncles was an
officer Of the famous Palmetto regi
nnent in the Mexican war and was kill
ed in the assault on the castle of Cha
pultepec while planting the colors on
the walls of the fortress. Another was
the first man over the third line Of the
Federal tntrenchments at Franklin and
captured the battlefag Of an Ohio reg1
ment- Still another uncle is Senator
3. r. Tillman, and his father, George
d. T1llman, served term in congress.
AT twenty-eight he was commission
ed colonel of volunteers, and he was
the youngest man to reach that rank In
the Spanish war. He was a young man
"hCA hC as LAdhc AiShlcA6Al kOf
ernor Up to the day of the shooting
everything to which he had turned his
hand came out well. His seemed to be
one of those magnetic personalities that
could not be held down He had a
promising law practice. he had hosts
OF friends, who liked and respected
him.
TELEGRAM TO ROOSEVELT.
II was in d burst of unrestrained pas
sion that he sent his telegram to Presi
lent Roosevelt in 1902 asking the pres
ident to withdraw his acceptance OF
Tillman's invitation TO present a sword
70 Major Micah J. jenkins of the rough
riders. The president had just recalled
an invitation 70 Senator Tfllman to
meet Prince Henry Of Prussia on ac-
count of the fistic encounter between
Senator Tfllman and Senator McLaurtn
on the floor of the senate chamber in
Washington.
II was while he was lieutenant gov
ernor that the incident OF the Jenkins
sword took place. 1t may be recalled
that after all the turmoil and mud
singing IN the matter poor Jenkins
refused to accept the sword. He was
in fair way TO be the sole substan-
tial sufferer by the incident when one
OF the Gonzales brothers, proprietors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

mer, when he accidentally fell out Of a
boat one warm day. while fishing. At
ter the bath the tramp was piloted to
cafe. and treated TO a fine meal.
with wine trimmings.
When the hobo tool leave of his
friends, he had his hands on the nine
jingling dollars in his pocket, and he
was carrying a meal fit for a king,
and a fair sized edge.
"And some folks feel badly for us
on account of the life we lead" CuoIh
he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
THE POOR, POOR EDITOR.
lFrOm an ExchanEeD

A child is born in the neighborhood
the attending physician gets SO. The
editor gives the loud mOurhed young
ster and the happy parents a send-off
and gets so.
When II is christened the clergyman
gets $40 and the editor gets 500
IT grows up and marries. The editor
publishes another long Wiuded article
and tells a dozen lies about the beau
tiful and accomplished bride" The cIer-
gyman gets $40 and a piece Of cake and
the editor gets 5000.
In course of time IT dies The doctor
gets from SIS to 500 and the undertake
er gets from $50 TO $2O0; the editor pub
fishes notice Of fits death and an Obitu-
airy two columns long, lodge and society
resolutions. a lot Of poetry and a free
card Of thanks-and gets 10000
No wonder so many editors get rich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
GOOD WORD FOR HANS.
From the Geneseo RepubI.e.

(FrOm the GeneseO Republic
! have the Hans Hanson company con-
tracted to play at the opera house one
night. May II. 1871. in Annawan- II is
a four-act comedy drama fun OF special
ties. TIE company carries an elegant
band and orchestra The band will give
q concert In the main part OF the city
at 3-3e D n. and another in front of the
opera house at 1870 p. n. No parade.
bat Just real band concert. with real
classical music, and some rsgtime and
popular music. One Of the numbers will
be The Hunting Scene" where the oanc
initiates the hunt ia the forest You
can hear the birds sing the hunters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy 10 children
It contains no opium or other mar
cotics and can be given with implicit
confidence. As quick cure foI
coughs and colds TO which children
are susceptible. II is unsurpassed Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

Colonel c. W. Durham - Badness,
aside from its sanitary advantages. is
economical ! have figured that have
saved IN barber bills S2.466 since /
lost my curly locks. When l see q
bearded fellow IL always carries me
back TO the circus eide show. II men
persist in carrying these wfnd-teasers
and serm-catchers. would favor the
appointment OF a beard inspector IN
connection with the city health de-
paTtment-
William Jackson-A beard is dressy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
ALL RIGHT OTHERWISE.

The Osborne (Afinu.) Gazette. in COM
menting on the school election, has tn o
following very complimentary words 10
say about their new school superintend-
ent: He IS backward. bashfui and re-
firing and we doubt II there are 10 per
cent of the people II the town who
know him. AS superintendent, ne has
proved himself a dismal failure. Asid e
from these little faults. ne is a man
whose personal life is Of the highest
character"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
OUR WEEKLY STORY.
BY r.. VI. PEARCE.

Please stop the car at Thirty-eighth
street" said the young woman sweetly.
replacing the dog permit in her bag,
and patting her collie on the head.
The car sped on.
"Tirty-atei" the conductor called,
and the car slowed down. The young
woman strolled 70 the platform.
Step lively, Miss" the conductor
called. reaching for the bell rope.
That house right there. precious!"
the young woman said, turning the
collie's sharp nose in certain direc-
ton.
Hi, Miss. You wanner git on"
the conductor yelled.
81? Oh, no." the young woman said
sweetly. Il just wanted 10 show Shep
the place where he was born"
"Oh, Mike" said the conductor,
and pulled the bell-rope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
END OF DRY SPELL:
(From the Genesc0 News

tFTOm Inc FcnesC0 NeWs-)
After an absence Of more than i
years Steven POmeroy and daughter.
Miss Ella, returned to Geuesco last week
and will again make their home here.
Since leaving Geneseo they have been
living in Falls CITY. %eO. For num-
Der of years Mr.. POmcrOy. with his fam
lily, lived just east of the city limits
where. in addition TO conducting his
farm, ne made thousands Of gallons Of
fail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
MONTH OF ARSENAL AID
Disbursements for April 5000
Eight Receive Benefits.

The report Of George d. Gillette
secret airy of the Rock Island Arsenal
Employees Aid association for the
month of April, is as follows,
Members in good standing. Gl9, new
members for April, 1911, 6
Amount in treasury Apri! 1,
1911 .................. Sl92.53
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
Pepper Chokes Baby.

Montreal. Quebec, May Ellis
mouth full of black pepper. 2-year-
old Romeo Dombreuski choked to
death. The family was moving and
everything was in confusion. Romeo
and his 3-year-old brother got hold
of a box of pepper. In their play
the older child filled his brothers
mouth with the spice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
HORO Sled.

Nine travelling statesmen whose ter
riJory included the tri-cities. had a
chance meeting in Rock Island during
the present week. A celebration was
proposed. and all were agreeable.
During the early evening they wan
dered Dayenport-way. Passing along
Fifth street they saw a mans head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

on the question
of which is the
greater crime.
a bald head or
chin spinach.
We have been
able TO gather
a few opinions
William H.
Edwards i al
ways b u S \
when | meet a
bald-pated man
at a so cial
gathering. Ap-
pears as though
he had forgot
ten to bring
along some Of
his wearing ap-
parel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
OH. YOU GEORGE!

(From the Gencseo Rcpublic.)
George Casteel has erected a home on
mis- fathers farm in East Cambridge.
Wonder who is going to occupy il?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
o. sAsSAFRAS!

CFrom the Quincy JournaL)
''Sassafras. ., sassafTas,
Thou art the stuff for me;
And in the spring / love TO sing,
Sweet sassafras, OF thee"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
WEEKLY SCOOPS.

(From the Milan independently
The piano tuner was professional
caller a AL Simmons, Mel Reeser's and
NJ. .. Wilson's Wednesday
Florence Love is a victim of the
mumps again; several weeks ago she
had them on one side and her sisters
and one brother has them and now she
has them on the other side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

IT IUII VIIt UT f1NIOII pIVUE.J
Charles Hubbs and family have NOV
ed into their house here.
Charles Cox and ALI Adams are i'll
with the mumps
Mrs. Gallino is going 10 treat her
house to a new coat of paint.
Some who attended church Sunday eV-
eninR and tarried too long at the gate.
got wet. some stayed all night and some
borrowed lanterns TO go home by.
The Ladies' Aid wishes to thank
George Whiteside for the sewing ma
chimes they used. They were fine ones
and did splendid work. The aid recon-
menGs Them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
KIDDINGF

Ottawa. H.. May 3.-The proceedings
IN the appellate court, second dis
trict, today were:
Kidd VS.. Kidd: submitted on briefs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
WHISPERS OR BALD HEAD.

Rock Island has many men who are
interested in the International debate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06

FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.
Lem fuller is having his interior re
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
Used Auto to Capture Suspected
Horse Thieves.

After l5-mile chase in an automo-
bile, Deputy Sheriff Ed Dillon and
H. II. Harshaw, of this city, captured
two young men at Rich Hill Monday
afternoon suspected of stealing horses.
The parties, when arrested gave
their names as Frank Edmondson, of
Clinic, New Mexico, and Roy Sci
delman, of Kansas City. =
Sheriff Bullock was notified to be
on the lookout for the suspects, and,
discovering that they had passed
through this city, going south, sent
Deputy Sheriff Dillon in pursuit.
Harlan Harshaw was deputized and
taking his car, traced the parties to
Rich Hill, where they were placed
under arrest.
They were brought back to this
city and lodged in Jail, whence they
were taken to Cass county.
1t is reported that Edmondson
made confession exhonerating his
companion, who is little more than
boy.
The horses were identified and
taken charge of by their respective
owners.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
County Court.

Ordered by court that the s.. "a
which has been placed to the credit
of the bridge fund from sources OF
private donation be transferred from
said bridge fund to county road fund.
Missouri State and Farmers Bank
of Bates county selected as deposi-
tories for the drainage money at rate
of 8 per cent, on daily balances to be
paid to the credit of said drainage
district at least semi-annually, the
banks to act as clearing house as
heretofore.
Highway engineer ordered to re-
pair bridge over Mound Branch be-
tween sections Is and "a of Mt.
Pleasant township.
County Treasurer Coleman pre-
scented the following warrants for
cancellation.
Election and jury, $479.45.
Pauper, $4l5.23
Mt. Pleasant r. R., $3.50.
Drainage District, $4744.17.
Bonds of Missouri State Bank, Peo-
pies Bank and Farmers Bank as
county repositories presented and
approved.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
Commercial Club to Take Action
on State Highway.

At a meeting of the Butler Com
mercial Club held at the office of A.
H. Culver, Monday evening, it was
decided to cooperate with the COM
mittees interested in the selection of
the southern route of the proposed
state highway, and the following DEL
egates were selected to attend a BAN
quet to be held in Pleasant Hill
Thursday evening in honor of the
visiting committee which is inspect
ing the proposed route: H. g. Cook,
Major F. H. CrOwell, A. H. Culver,
w. F. Duvall and r. D. Allen.
This delegation is authorized to
elect committee of two from their
number to present Buffers claims
before the locating commission which
will meet in jefferson City Aug. End.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
To the Patrons and Alumni of
the Butler High School.


The University of Missouri and the
State Department of Education rank
Butler High School as first class
high school. Our High School is on
the University's fully accredited list.
Our graduates are admitted to the
Freshman class of the University
without examination. In our own
community, also, our High School
has always borne an enviable reputa-
in regard to its work and freely chal-
lenges comparison. Our High School,
therefore, merits the loyalty and sup
port Of both patrons and alumni.
However able and efficient may be
your corps of teachers and however
earnest may be the endeavors of your
superintendent, their efforts must be
largely in vain without the loyal sup
port of the patrons, the alumni, and
the community in general.
Our new High School building is
nearing completion. The building
will be open for inspection during the
Chautauqua. think it would be an
excellent idea for you to show your
friends what magnificent building
we have.
We are introducing a commercial
course in our High School. We are
fully equipped for the work. We ex-
pect to do as good work as is done
by the average business college. We
have bought a sufficient number of
new typewriters to meet our needs.
We have secured thoroughly COM
petent man to take charge of this
work. He is graduate of both the
bookkeeping department and the
typewriting and shorthand depart
ment of Gem City Business College.
He has had several years experience
as a teacher. Please inform your
friends who are interested that we
now offer commercial course.
have had many inquiries concern
ing our course OF study. | am sure
we will have the largest NONRESIDENT
attendance we have ever had. But
to secure the number we are fully
equipped to teach, it will sbe neces-
sary for all to work toward that end.
have had several requests for
chance to work for board. If there
be any patron willing to board pu-
pill in return for his work mornings
and evenings, please let me know.
If any of you desire boarders,
please let me know the number you
want and your terms.
Patrons, alumni, everybody speak
good word for your High School
Boost it that we may haye the best
year in the history of our school.
John o. Henderson.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27

Why not trade at Black &: Arnold.
NJ. A. Carroll has returned home
from visit at Ell Dorado Springs.
Trunks, suit cases, quality guaran-
teed.-Black & Arnold Clothing Co.
Malcolm Ross and Geo. Boxley,
both of Kansas City, visited here
Sunday.
Goods at CUT PRICES Black G
Arnold Clothing Co.
Mrs. T. j. Clinkenbeard and daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Burgess.
Overalls and jumpers. Black &
Arnold Clothing Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Smith left Sat-
urday noon for Culbertson, Montana,
where they expect to locate.
We make right everything we sell.
Black & Arnold.
Charles Van Benthusen and chill
dren, of Rich Hill, visited the last of
the week with the family of w. B.
Dawson.
Good goods at right prices.-Black
& Arnold Clothing Co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27

Chester Atkinson, of Adrian, has
purchased the Butler Produce Co. on
North Main street in this city and
will continue the business under the
same name. Mr.. Atkinson was at
one time in the produce business in
this city, and has since conducted
houses in this line both in Kansas
City and Joplin.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27

Claude Clarke returned Sunday to
his home in St. Louis after a brief Wis
it here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. C. Clarke.
Mrs. j. H. Manon and little daugh
ter arrived in this city Tuesday from
St. Joseph for a visit with the family
of j. K. Norfleet.
Miss Florence Cheatham of Denver,
Colorado, arrived in this city Monday
for a visit with the family of her aunt,
Mrs. w. F. jackson.
Fred Wright, who was called to
this city on account of the death OF
his father, j. C. Wright, returned
to Milo, Mo-, Monday.----- t.
The residence of Albert Morris,
west of Rich Hill, was destroyed by
fire, together with his household
goods Saturday night.
Will Bernhard has accepted the
position as baggageman at the Mo-
Pac. depot, to succeed E. P. Butler,
who will move to Nevada.
Mrs. Robt. Mcdonald and little
daughter returned Wednesday totheir
home in Spencer, Nebr., after a short
visit here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. j. L. Niswonger, of near
Sprague, is suffering with broken
bones in both her right and left arms
as the result Of falling from a buggy.
In attempting to pick up some object
off the ground without alighting from
her vehicle, she lost her balance and
fell to the ground.
$500
Every two dollars you
spend with T. W. Fisk
you will get one ticket
to the Chautauqua.
A colt belonging to Clyde Rock
was so badly injured by falling upon
the brick pavement on the east side
of the square Monday that it was ne
cessary to shoot the animal shortly
after the accident occurred. The
colt was being led down the east side
of the square when it reared up and
fell backwards striking upon its head.
DR.. Mulkey was called and had the
horse removed to the court house
yard, where, after an attempt to save
its life, decided the animal must be
shot.
M, H. Price and family extend
deepest thanks to their host of kind
friends and neighbors for their beau
tiful floral offerings and for the many
kindnesses shown them in their sad
laying to rest of their beloved daugh-
ter and sister, Mrs. Harry Raybourn,
who departed this life at Okfuskee,
Oklahoma.
Robt. L. Burk of Spickard, NO.,
and Miss Tootsie Downey of Amoret,
were united in marriage at Hotel
Henry in this city Saturday afternoon,
July %, Rev. W. M. Mayfield offici-
ating. The ceremony was unique mas
much as both brideand bridegroom are
deaf and dumb and it was necessary
for the officiating minister to write
the marriage obligations for the as
sent of the contracting parties. The
was the combination OF a
begun while the young folks
were attending school at Fulton.
They will reside in Grundy, Col.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
Union Services.

The Union Services will be held at
the Baptist Church on next Sunday
evening at 500 o'clock. Rev. VIM.
H. Rose, D. D., will preach the SER
mon. All are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27

j. C. Clark visited in Kansas City
Sunday.
T. C. Whistler is visiting relatives
at Fremont, Nebraska.
John Stanley left Saturday on a
business mission to Chicago.
F. C. Ream and w. C. Rice mo-
tored to Kansas City Tuesday.
j. F. Smith visited St. Louis on a
business mission the last of the week.
j. w. Holloway and family are
spending week at Eldorado Springs.
Miss Selma Gench is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Garard, Kansas.
MaiorF. H. Crowell returned home
Friday from an extended trip through
the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Mcfarland
are enjoying an outing at Ell, Dorado
Springs.
$500
Every two dollars you
spend with T. W. Fisk
you will get one ticket
to the Chautauqua.
Miss Leta Latimer, of Indepen-
dence, is the guest Of her brother,
Floyd Latimer.
Ira Hart, accompanied by his son,
returned Friday night from visit to
Eldorado Springs.
Mrs. D. F. Payne returned Satur-
day noon from visit with Mrs. j. E.
Clark at Nevada, Mo.
DR.. Joe Knight and Mrs. John Wix
returned to Dallas, Texas, Wednes-
day night Of last week.
The result of the ball game between
Hot Water and Miami Center was 6
to 10 in favor of the latter.
Mrs. Chas. Wolfe and daughter,
Mrs. Andrew Simpson, are visiting
relatives at Phillipsburg, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rock and son
Ansel are visiting at Eldorado, NO.,
where they have real estate interests.
M. B. Penticuff of Kansas City ar
rived here FRIDAY for visit at the
home of Jas. Robinson northeast Of
this city.
Miss Adelaide Casper has returned
to her home in Independence after a
short visit here with the family of
DIR. H. M. Cannon.
Miss Rowena Gentry, of Pecos,
Texas, who has been visiting here
with the. family of C. S. Ewin, left
Thursday for Nevada, Mo.
A meeting of Marmaduke Camp
6l5 U. G. V. will be held in the Of
flee of the county clerk Saturday af-
ternoon to select delegates to the
state reunion.
H. H. Harshaw arrived here last
Wednesday evening with three new
Mitchell automobiles which were pur-
chased by Chas. Baker, Arlie Dren-
non and Frank Enos.
Lete Sackett will open a short or
der house in the old Endres building
on the east side of the square. Kerr's
restaurant will remove to new lOca-
ton on North Main street.
G. S. Barr and Miss Ida Knight,
both of this city were united in mar
rage Saturday night at the home of
Rev. w. M. Mayfield, the officiating
minister. Mr.. Barr is conductor on
the Mo. Pacific
The Peoples Bank of this city is
a monster sunflower,
placed on exhibition by Will Arnold.
The stalk measures about IL feet in
height and the blossom is about IL
inches in diameter.
Frances Stephenson of Hudson
was adiuGged of unsound
mind by the Probate court last
Wednesday and ordered sent to the
State Hospital at Nevada for treat
ment. Chas. Culver was appointed
guardian.
Everett Bishop of this city was ar
rested last Wednesday by Deputy
Game Warden John Harper, charged
with hunting without license. The
young man was released on bond of
5000 to insure his appearance at the |
next term of the circuit court.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
M. E. Church, South.

Sunday School at $50 a. m. con.
Quoted by Mrs. Maggie Logan.
Preaching at II a. m. We will
Join in the union services at the Bap.
list church at 8 p. m.
J. A. JARED, Pastor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-07-27
Real Estate Transfers,

Alice c Martin to G E McAlpine
lots 2 and 3 blk IS Rich Hill $4,000.
ITALIA Richards ct al disric 80. lots
10, II, IL, blk II, Hudson $l.OO.