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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-22

eeAeck Hmy ORboAr LAArAs
IL Ii not Improbable that Senator w. A.
seIleck may get into the race for the re-
publican nomination for congress from the
First district next year. Opposition to
Paul F. Clark has arisen among Burkett
men. who insisted that Clark carried his
opposition to him from the primaries into
the election and some OF the strongest
supporters OF Taft assert that in 190S Clark
supported Bryan.
some months ago Senator Selleck and
others endeavored to induce Senator Ned
Brown to get into the race. but he has
steadfastiy Insisted that his ambition was
not running along those lines. at least at
present
Lincoln Man Gets Place.
F. w Taylor OF Denver. well known in
Lincoln where he once occupied the chair
of horticulture in the university, has been
called to take the place Of director Of
Agriculture in the Philippines, and has
given his acceptance. He will leave for
Manila In time to begin his new duties
on October
Girls Life Saved.
Gale Harlan. an employee at Capital
Eeach proved himself a hero last evening
at s,8 when he jumped into tho big swim
ming pool at the edge OF the lake and
rescued Miss Edith Thomas. II years old.
from drowning A delay OF a few seconds
ana The struggling girl would have lost
her life.
Miss Thomas was walking along the
edge of the pool with a young woman
friend when she accidentally fell In the
water which is nine feet deep.
Harlan. who was some distance away,
heard the companion OF Miss Thomas
scream and realizing that some one was
IN peril rushed to the scene
Miss Thomas was exhausted from her
efforts to keep afloat and had come to the
surface the eaird time when Harlan
reached her. She was unconscious when
taken from the pool.
Blanks on Primary Ballot
Attorney General Grant Martin is prepar-
ing an opinion holding that blanks should
be left on the primary ballot to permit the
writing in OF names OF candidates. He will
also hold that where no candidates have
been placed in nomination Tor an office the
name OF such office should be printed on
the urinary ballot with blank spaces be-
low the name OF the office Tor the writing
IN OF names. The attorney generals office
several years ago decided that names
written on a primary ballot should not be
canvassed counted Later the Legislature
amended the law as to provide olanA
spaces for the writing in OF names OF
candidates.
The last Legislature amended the law
by leaving out this provision. so the la"
provides however. that the primary ballot
shall be in form similar to the form OF
the general election ballot The genera
election law provides that blanks snail %
placed after the names of candidates
regularly nominated or nominated by peti
49, TTns4ar fha old sfaffIfR which prO
vided for the writing IN OF names tbs
supreme court held In effect that a candt
date whose name was written IN and wit
received one vote and no other candidate
received any was legally nominated
Attornsy General Martin takes lib
sraI view OF the statutes and holds tina
names Of candidates may be written in OF
the ballot and votes 50 cast shall be can
vaaHod.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-22

Blue declare they did not know anythins
OF a stolen horse though the horse is said
TO be in the possession of Barton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-22

Persistent Advertising is the Road 70 Big
Ret1rua
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-22

GENEVA. Neb., July a-tSpeciai Tele-
grsm-)-The democratic county convention
mere today endorsed W. T. Bryan and
stood up for reciprocity on the part OF the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-22

F. W Taylor Of Denver. well known II
Lincoln where he once occupied the chail
Of horticulture in the university, has beer
called to take the place Of director o.
agriculture in the Philippines. and hai
given his acceptance. He will leave foi
Manila In time to begin his new duties
on October L
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
CONFIRMS STORY
Chauffeur Tells of Trips of Mrs.
Schenk With Phillips, the
Clerk.
NURSE is CROSS EXAMINED D
Sticks to Her Story, Though Admit
ting She Told the Defendant
Many Lies.

Wheeling. w. Va, Jan. IA fea
ture of the Schenk trial today was the
testimony of Chauffeur Wilson, who
confirmed Phillips story of the latter s
trips to the country with Mrs. Schenk.
STANDS SEVERE STRAIN.
Eleanor ZoeckIer. the detective
nurse. who testified Mrs. Laura Farms
worth Schenk had offered her money
to poison her husband. yesterday stood
by her story in the face of five hours
bitter cross examination. So merci-
less was the attack of s. o. Boyce,
counsel for the defense, that PrOsecu-
ting Attorney Handlan objected.
This is a commercial witness and
will treat her commercially, said
Mr.. Boyce. She was employed to
squirm and ,ingratiate herself into the
confidence of this defendant with
tissue of lies, she has agreed TO lie for
money. and | will cross examine her
on those lines. This woman entered
into a conspiracy against the accused"
ADMITS TELLING MANY LIES.
Time after time he asked: when
you told Mrs. Schenk that, you lied
again, didn't you?"
Without faltering or changing her
expression the witness answered on
every occasion with a straightforward
Yes or Sure | did" She declared
in explanation of her course she was
put on the case for the purpose Of Sc
curing information from the alleged
poisoner by any means possible.
The rest of the direct testimony of
Miss Zoeckler was taken at the morn
ing session, but a short time being re-
quired by Prosecutor Handlan.
WARNED TO PREVENT MURDER.
Following our talk when she offered
me a thousand dollars to poison her
husband Mrs. Schenk evaded me for
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

on census yesterday. They amend the
Crumpa cker congressional apportion
ment bill, which provides for an appor
tionment that would fix the house
membership at 433, outside of Arizona
and New Mexico, so that those terri
tories, when they become states, shall
have one representative each.
The other amendment fixes the basis
of house membership following the
14th and subsequent censuses.
The latter amendment provides that
as soon as each subsequent decennial
census is completed the secretary OF
commerce and labor shall ascertain the
aggregate population OF all of the
states and each. separately. This ag-
gregate population is TO be divided by
430 and the product of that division
will be the ratio of house appoT1ion-
ment under each census.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
Good Liver
Remedy Free

When you suffer from any form Of
something for the liver, as usually the
trouble lies there If you are bilious,
have a bloaty feeling after eating, if
you belch, if your skin is yellowish
you may be sure it is liver trouble.
What you need is something to stir
up the liver, to arouse the gastric
juices so that they will aid In the di-
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promptly send you a free sample bot
this remarkable cure for stomach, liver
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sent for one and 1t cured her and she
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as Syrup Pepsin acts so mildly. Mr..
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infancy to old age, because it is mild
free from gripping and yet promptly ef-
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DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
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reader any advice on the subject free
OF charge. All are welcome to write
him Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him DR.
W B. Caldwell. So Caldwell building,
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
THE PERFECT WAY
Scores of Rock Island Citizens Have
Learned 1t.

Scores of Rock Island Citizens Have
Learned 1t.
If you suffer from backache,
There is only one way to cure it.
The perfect way is to cure the
kidneys.
A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles fol
low.
Doan's Kidney Pills are made for
kidneys only.
Are endorsed by Rock Island peo-
pie.
Mrs. C. Pfanmiller, 307 Third
street, Rock Island. ILL.,, says: Il
can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
not only from my own experience but
from that OF another member of my
family. We have both used this
remedy with the best of results. I
suffered considerably from backache
and a few doses of Doan's Kidney
Pills removed my trouble The other
case I spoke of was more severe but
Doan's Kidney Pills acted Just as
promptly and brought just as great
relief. | know that this medicine is
an effective one in curing kidney dis
orders"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn company. Buff
falo. New York. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
A DEADLOCK ON SENATOR

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jority of the house and senate on a
joint ballot
Sherman L WhippIe of Brookline. n
prominent member of the Suffolk bar.
who never has held Office, but has ap-
peared frequently on the democratic
stump, was selected by the democrats
at their caucus as Mr. Lodges op-
ponent.
LODGE NOT ELECTED.
Boston, Jan. 17.-For senator
Lodge received 141 out of total
2SS today.
IOWA IN DEADLOCK.
Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 11.-Both
houses voted for senator today. The
leading totals were:
Democrat-Porter, so.
Republicans-Young, So; Funk, 21;
Kenyon, %; Byers, IS; Garst, I.
JOHNSON IN MAINE.
Augusta, Ne, Jan. 17.-Charles F
Johnson, democrat, was elected sena
tor to succeed Hale.
HITCHCOCK IN NEBRASKA.
Lincoln, NeD., jan 1i--neplSseuId
tive Hitchcock (democraD was elect
ed senator, succeeding Burkett.
ELECTS TWO AT ONCE.
Bismark, y. D., Jan. 1.-THE legis
lature elected Porter J. McCumber ant
AISLE J. GIonna, senators.
SUCCESSOR TO BULKELEY.
Hartford. Conn, Jan. 11.-George
Payne Mclean, republican, was choser
United States senator today. He sue
ceeds Senator Bulkeley
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
CIVIL SERVICE
LAW FOR STATE
Bill Introduced in Legislature
Is Approved by Various
Organizations.
AFFECTS 1000 employees
Even the Civil Service Commission
Under Terms WilIaBe Picked
on Merit Rule.

Springfield, ILL.,. Jan. 1.-THE
comprehensive state civil service bill
prepared by the Illinois Civil Ser
vice Reform association and en-
dorsed by the Peoria conference
com mittee of seven was introduced
in both houses of the general as
sembly today. 1t was introduced in
the house by Representative Clayton
c. Pervier of Sheffield, chairman of
the republican house caucus and
president of the Legislative Farmers
club. Mr.. Pervier, a leader among
the older progressives, comes from
Bureau county.
DALEY IN SENATE.
The bill was introduced in the up
per house by Senator John Daley of
| the Peoria county district. In sub
mitting the measure Senator Daley
| told of the conference of citizens
| from all parts of the state who met
| in his home city of Peoria last June.
He said that one of the essentials
/ to the restoration of representative
government by this conference was
/ the enactment of a comprehensive
state civil service law. The people
/ of Illinois advised u.s. said Senator
Daily. by vote of 411.676 TO 121,-
/ 1872, on Nov s, last, to give them
comprehensive state civil service leg
| islation. l, for one, believe that we
should be guided by this expression
/ of the popular will"
FEATURES OF BILL.
The chief features of the bill as
summarized are as follows:
1. All employees in the state house.
the Chester and Joliet penitentiaries.
! and the Pontiac reformatory. in the
grain inspection, free employment,
| factory inspection and health depart
ments, a total of 1900, are brought
under merit rule, which at present
applies only to the state charitable
institutions.
? Efficiency records of all en-
ployes are to be kept.
/ 8. The civil service commission it
self is to be picked on a merit rule
basis.
/ The bill is to be followed within
q few days by the Introduction OF
county civil service bill, which is now
in course of preparation.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Jan. 11--Following are the quota
tons on the local market today:
Live Poultry-Cld hens, 10c; springs
10c pound; ducks 1Sc per pound; geese
10c pound; turkeys 1Sc pound.
Fresh eggs, 32c.
Potatoes, per bushel, Csc.
Butter, dairy 28c; creamery Bic.
Lard, 12c.
Onions, 90c.
Feed and Fuel.
Corn, per bushel, SOC.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
TOddy'S Market Quotations
Sheep 5000: steady.

Sheep $4,000; steady.
Hogs tomorrow $4,000. cattle 1900,
sheep 27,000.
Hog market sc higher than yester-
days average Light 7.S00S.05, rough
7.7507.S5, mixed 7.S00S.O5, heavy 7.90
dS.O5, pigs 7.G5GS.15. bulk 7.9OG 500.
Cattle steady. Beeves Asa 100.
COWS 25006.35. stockers and feeders
3.SOd $50. Texans 4.70G $50, calves
7.5O@9.5O.
Sheep sc to 1Oc higher; 2.75@4.60,
lambs 4.75@6.00.
Hogs closed weak to &c lower than
opening. Mixed 7.SCd S.021a. good 7.S5
@S.0219, rough 7.70q 7.80, light 7.S0Q
sos.
Cattle steady to strong.
Sheep strong.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
IN GRAIN MARKET.
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Jan. 17.-Wheat opened
easy ;undertone heavy and offerings
large. Selling was in the way Of re-
alizing. due TO increasing plate offers,
weakness of Cargoes, offers which were
IL to d. lower, and continued free.
Australian offers at a decline. The
continued easiness in America. which
has been shown for the Past few days.
together with the heaviness in Buenos
Aires, prompted some speculative sell
ing. Just before midday there was
some little show of strength. and prices
rallied slightly on the decrease in the
European visible. At this time the
market was heavy and Z lower. Corn
steady and unchanged TO = higher on
unfavoTable Argentine news. Later
there was a decline from the opening
in plate grade on report of showers in
Argentine. while the American grade
was rather firmly held. There was a
poor demand for both cargoes and par
GELS.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS

Chicago. jar. i7.-Provisions: II
was probably the scarcity of offerings
more than the heavy buying that put
higher prices on product on the market
today The live hog receipts every
where were light and the general in
formation as TO supplies continues on
the same tone. Prices for spot pro
visions were not reduced yesterday
Notwithstanding the price changes in
futures As matters stand now enough
hogs are not being received 10 fill the
demand for fresh and green meats.
Wheat.
May, 1905. 1912, 1905, 1912.
July. 9524, 81, 9594, 81.
Corn.
May. 491A. SOS. 49$s, sos.
July. 5o9s. Nss, SOS, 519s.
Oats.
May, 34as. 347s, Bass. Sf7s.
July. 34A, 3424, 3414. 34a4.
Pork.
May, 1855, 1907, 1855, 1905.
Lara.
January, 1890, 1887. 1927. 1895.
May. 1000, 1910. 1000, 1905.
Ribs.
January, 1852. 1912, 1862. 1912.
May, 9.92, 1905. 9.92. 1905
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
HoN's This.

We offer 500 reward for any case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY e. co,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last ] 8 years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business trar-actions and fnan-
cially able 10 carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN e. MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

several days" she testified. 'On the
morning of her arrest she came to the
hospital and asked me if she could see
her husband. Miss Evans ordered her
out as she was just giving Schenk
treatment.
You can give him the devil for
all | dare said Mrs. Schenk."
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

Oats, 30c.
Forage-Timothy hay, SIS to $3.50.
clover hay. SIS; straw, SO.
Wood-s45o per load
Cosl-Lump, per busnel, 15c; slack.
Sc
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
LIVE STOCK.
Western Live Stock.
& stifnated TOMORROW.
LIVE STOCK.

Hogs $4,000; left over 4.037. Opened
steady al yesterdays average. Mixed
7.75GS.o0. good 7.s5@ 500. rough 20
q $50. light 7.756S.0O
Cattle 5000: steady.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

Chicago, Jan. 17.-Comment favors
the idea that the bull leaders hold al
least 10 per cent of their original line.
The factors that caused the recent ad-
vance are stin present. May wheat at
aud somewhat above the dollar and
May corn at soc cannot be considered
ont of line Investors may not follow
advances. but they certainly give daily
evidence of taking full advantage of
declines.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

President Jonty Marshall of the ath-
letic association stated last evening
that the election Of Chester Thompson
as football manager had not been drop
ped. and that the case would be re-
sumed after the finals. Mr.. Marshall
stated that he had interviewed Alder
man c. L. Thompson, father of the i'm
peached manager, and stated that the
parent resented the notoriety that his
son was being made the butt of. 1t is
the intention of the president of the
association to attempt to relieve the
unpleasant situation by requesting the
appointment OF faculty director who
would represent the faculty in the
management of the affairs of the foot
ball team and would be able TO work
with the students choice.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

Testimonials sent free. Price 75
cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
CANNON Is REBUKED.


Washington, Jan. 1.-THE stirring
scenes of the last session OF congress,
when the house overthrow the speaker
and took the making Of its rules into
it's own hands, were enacted in part in
the house yesterday. Threatened with
what they believe to be an effort TO
draw the teeth Of "One of the most i'm
portant new rules" democrats and in
surgents joined in defeating the
speaker.
BY a vote of 145 TO 126 the combined
forces rallied to the support OF Fitz-
gerald and sustained him in his appeal
from the speakers ruling.
The fight developed as a result OF
the second attempt 20 use a new rule
which gives the house power to dis
charge a committee from further
consideration of a bill.
CHANGE APPORTIoNMENT PLAN.
Washington, Jan. 1.-Two changes
in the reapportionment plan were
agreed upon by the house committee
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

IBy wire from z. W Wagner & Co.
members Of Chicago Board Of Trade
Grain, provisions, stoo IS, and cotton
Local office a Rock Island house. Rock
Island. III. Chicago office. 9S-99-10O,
Board Of Trade. Local telephone. No
west 1901
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

in an amendment TO the rivers and
harbors bill introduced in the senate
today by Newlands.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
81 Suffered Intense
Pains in My Left
Side" :"

9x0G.
Do you realize II is better TO be
safe than sorTy, that it is the best
policy TO lock the stable door before
the horse b seo3cnS
DIR. Miles Heart Remedy
cured Mrs. G. G. .Gokey, of a stub
born czsceOf heart disease, such as
thousands are now suffering with.
Read what she says:
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H.4nutss vo<k m 2 whsle day I
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Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

All the news all the tlme-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

The editors of the Watch Tower,
the high school paper, met last evening
and plans were made for the second
quarterly issue which is expected to
come from the press shortly after
Feb. l.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
BALLINGER GIVEN LASHINC

Continued from Page one1
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
At High School

The last recitations for the first half
year were held yesterday and the
final examinations began today. All
students who have an average of 80
or better in a study and have clean
record in attendance and conduct are
excused from the examination in that
study
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
Minneapolis Cash.

Wheat p over to ! under; slow sale
Flour sales slow.
Nearly all wheat arriving is soft
Minnesota most prominent traders in
the pit are bearish.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Wheat-No. 2 r 9S1s 099%, No. T
9769Ss4. No. hw 9Sh 61O1A, No. 3
INV $4,000, No. l ms 10SG11O, No. 2
rs 106Q1O9. No. rs 1O591O7, No. S
1009107. No. 9s@1O5, VIC 92Q103,
durum s2@93.
Corn-No. 461k Q47, No. 2 W 461R
ga, No. > Y 47@47l4. No. W 44% a
45A. No. 8 J 4424 Q451k, No. W 431a
944A, No. y 43h 9441z, Sym 421s,
sgy 421a 943.
Oats-No. " 33A @33%, No. 3 W
32h @33. No. W 31032%, standard
32% @33H.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened II lower; closed n to
Il lower
Corn opened unchanged; closed u
to IS higher
Chicago Receipts
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17

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Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-17
Worlds Visible.

Wheat - Bradstreet's: 3,76S 600
increase of 57,136.O0O over last year.
Chicago Cash.
Corn 4 TO q higher
Corn II higher.
Peoria Cash.
Corn 80 cars; q higher. oats 8
cars, unchanged.
Omaha Cars.
Wheat ...... ........ -... 3S
Corn -....- ...... .--....... 81
Oats .... ..... ... ..... II
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-25

l have placed all of my accounts in the hands of J. w. Forester for collection. Those who are indebted to me will please settle with him. Mrs. c. o. Baugh- man.
 l would like to meet all of the communicants of the Episcopals church, Wednesday evening at 4;15 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. 1 have some very i'm portant business to bring before them and desire that all be pres ent.
 Thos. N. Brinceteld,
 Catechist, Next Friday evening just be- fore the sun sinks below the western horizon, old Sol will be totaly eclisped to certain portions of the Western hemisphere and If the horizon is clear, a partial eclipse will be visible to the people of Arkansas. Authorities differ somewhat as to the extent of the eclipse visible to this part of the country. but all agree that the southern part of the United States may observe it, providing that the sun is not obscured by clouds at the time.
 Dr. R. L. Hinton will fit, and furnish eye glasses and spec tacles, and do any kind of repair ing at reasonable prices. No charge for testing or advice. Satisfaction or your money back. Over 30 years of study and experience. Moncrief Drug Store, Prescott, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-25

The second Annual Louisiana Farm Land Congress to be held in Monroe, La, May 4-56. All those interested in agricultural matters should be sure to attend and go Via the Iron Mountain Route. Special low rates. Ticket s on Sale May } 3-4 5-return limit May 8, 1911. For further partic ulars see A. B. Oliphint, Agent.
 It is with deep regret that we report the death of Mrs. Geo. Me. Cain, who died yesterday after noon at her home five miles northwest of this city on route number five. Mrs. Mccain is survived by her husband and several children. The remains were laid to rest this afternoon in the kay cemetery. The bereav- ed have the sympathy of The News"
 An interesting meeting of the Teacher Training Class was held at the Methodist church last night The attendance was good, every denomination in town be- ing represented, and much in terest was manifested. The time was very proftably spent in go ing over the first two lessons of the course. Lesson three will be studied next Monday night in connection with a general review.