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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-31
the neighbors, and late this afternoon
Anderson set upon her and shot her
down. Seeing that he had killed ner'
he then committed suicide by blow
ing out his own brains.

At a meeting on Saturday, the
Florence County School Trustees as
sociation adopted resolutions de-
nouncing the recent school book
adoption, and saying they cannot
and will not require the patrons OF
our schools to conform to the
change"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-31
NO LIGHTS YET.

The railroad authorities have not
yet placed electric lights in the pass
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
Honest Medicine Versus fakes

President Taft's recent message sug.
costing an amendment to the Pure
Food and Drugs law in its relation to
Prepared Medicines, does not refer to
such standard medicines as Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and Foley
Kidney Pills. both OF which are true
medicines carefully compounds of
ingredients whose medicinal qualities
are recognized by the medical profes.
sion itself as the best known remed.
ial agents for the disease they are
intended to counterfeit. For oy-
er three decades Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound has been
standard remedy for coughs.
colds and affections OF the throat
chest and lungs for children and for
grown persons, and 1t retains TO-DAY
its prominence above all other prem.
arations of its kind. Foley kidney
Pills are equally effective and merit.
orious. Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
The Druggist In Heaven

The druggist approached the celes.
tial gate. st. Peter opened the portal
for him and babe him enter and Join
the heavenly choir.
Not SO fast admonished the
compounder of pills. Before I go in
there l want to ask few questions.
Have you any city directories in
Paradise?"
No replied St Peter.
Any remedies for growing hair on
bald heads. and door knobs?'
None"
ANY soda fountains ?"
I'VE don't know what they are.m
do you sell stamps?.
I'VE don't use them here"
And last, but not least, have YOU
any telephones?''
1--WE have not"
Then I'll go in, for 1 guess this is
heaven, as | am tired of free direc.
tories, stamps and telephones"
Louisville Post.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
AUTO MELON
GUT TOMORROW.
Treasurer Of the State VIII Send
to Each County About $1,000
From Motor Car
Tax.
NEXT "DIvY" IN MARCH
Autoists Have to Help Pay for the
Good Roads, the Fund Being
Devoted to That
Purpose.

tomorrow Lee county will be about
$1,000 richer because of the new
motor car tax. The first division Of
the fund, which goes for the building
OF good roads, will be made tomorrow
by Treasurer of State Morrow.
1t is estimated that the entire fund
thus far secured from registrations
under the new law will amount to
about S125.000. Fifteen per cent of
this total amount is deducted to de-
fray the expenses the state incurred
in putting the measure into effect.
The remaining IS per cent is divided
equally among the counties in propor.
ton to the number of townships each
county has to the whole number Of
townships in the state.
Secretary of State Hayward, who
collects the motor tax fee and turns
the fund over to the state treasurer.
estimates that each county will get
about $1,000 as it's share Of the fund,
Inc next apportionment will be
March l. 1912 All motor car owners
VIII have to register their cars again
January I and pay a fee for the en-
tire year OF 1912. Inasmuch as the
new law did not become effective I'm.
I'll July of this year the autoists
have been charged for but six months
For this reason the March melon"
Will be larger and the counties will
secure bigger slice.
Supporters of the new motor tax
law IN the legislature predicted that
1t would create -und of $3.50, 1000 for
good roads purposes, but it is se-
lieved that the fund will fall far
short of this figure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
No WeddIna Bells for Her

CINCINNATI, Ohio. July 31.-Beliet
that girl able to make her own uv.
ing should not marry unless the MAJ
is able to support her in better stvle.
is the excuse sent by Miss Mabel
Crofton to two dozen friends who
waited for her appearance at what
was to have been her wedding feast.
She also sent word to Edward J.
Ludecke, that the wedding would not
take place.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
Hay Fever and summer colde

Must be relieved quickly and Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound will do 1t.
E. M. Stewart, 1884 Wolfram ST., Chi.
cago, writes: Il have been greatly
troubled during the he. summer
months with Hay Fever and find that
by using Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound l get great relief" Many 9th.
ers who suffer similarly will be glad
to benefit by Mr.. Stewards exper.
fence. Wilkinson & Co.. j. F. Killed.
aisch & Sou.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
His 1.oooth Bound rrin

NEW YORK, July When the
American liner ST. Paul cleared for
Europe Saturday her purser, Thomas
kinsey, began his 1,o0oth round trip
of the Atlantic,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
Satisfied Owners Free Inspection Service

10 acitate constant and unfailng service of Maxwell
ahu 70 eliminate unnecessary repairs caused bv
lL q OF required minor repairs and adjustments
the H and skul operation of his car upon
Tue par. OF the owner, have instituted Free
~, ne few motor troubles in cars Of today ~. $500.
@ ~ e 70 neglect OF unsupported minor difficulties and
90 De avoided by frequent inspection and instructon
FOR one year after date of purchas. Mo-n.u
Nv may take his car to the nearest Maxwell branch
=, uealer once month, if necessary for thoroneh
inspection without charge ~ 'uoiouen
ny the use of our Free Inspection Service No.,
Cal lr, trouble ana repair expense to minimum
ms monthly inspection service is in addition % ~.
and warranty against defective material
We care for your car
Wherever you are.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31
Something About the United States
Motor Company

buyers IN 1917 will insist upon cars made By sub.
stantia concerns that are long mast the e~ner;rt1
stage and whose cars will not decrease in value because
OF naDity to get parts the fact that the COMPANY
IS no longer in business. The United States Motor
company, now considered the leading builders Of
tacture IS cars for the 1912 season The Comnanv
mas capital OF $42 100000. 1t employs IA 500 men
IN manufacturing plants throughout the country. Tia
guarantee therefore is really worth something, and
particularly its Satisfied Owners Policy, giving vo
nee inspection service and for your car throuph
It's % branches and 1900 dealers here and abroad
$4,000 MAXWELLs They are used bv snt,,,,..
IN DAILY USE iastic owners-which best
- onn tells the story. Used by
l4'oou physicians, who require admittedly the most
consistent and reliable servicethats positive proof
- lecoro OF u OF the fveyear-od Maxwells again
official figures of the Secretary Of State, 0' ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31

as the Model ABB" Every manufacturing year has
seen shortage in these cars. 1t is unquestonaby the
greatest utility car designed for merchants and
physicians For tive years its power plant and trans
mission have remained unchanged. The nrice "a.
mains the same, $500, equipped with magnetic. ton.
three Oil lamps, two gas lamps and generator.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-31

25-h.p. Touring Car, $3.50 $500, 49, 49,, VIZ.
as the Model ~ of which the MASCOTTF is
the offspring.
We regret inability to supply all the cars of
this type that were demanded this season. but the
increased production next year should enable us to
meet the demand 1t is the prettiest four-passenger
25-h.p. touring car that you have ever seen.
Among its features and refinements are four
cylinder motor (4x4). supplying 25-hp.; 1O4-inch
with smooth, fush-sdes and inside transmission con-
troll artstically finished in dark blue with battleshi
gray wheels; oil reservoir, integral with the
crank case; Columbia Honeycomb type of radiator
with new hood Of beautiful design; irreversble worm
steering-gear mechanism; Stoddard-Dayton type of
spark and throttle control under steering wheel which
will be II inches in diameter; springs of imported
English steel, and ballbearings of German Chrome
Vanadium The touring car with it's extra-wide rear
seat at $3.50; the fore-door roadster at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
FOUR SURVIVE IN
DETROIT TOURNEY
Gardner, Seckel, Fownes and Byers
Remain in Western Golf Title
Play.

Detroit, Mich, July 2S.-One more
turn on the wheel in the western anna
teur golf championship at the Detroit
Golf club yesterday reduced the origi-
nal field of 163 starters TO four, aad
made it certain that the next title hold
er-Evfff ff-cume from either Pittsbufg or
Chicago.
The Smoky city has two veteran rep
resentatives in w. c. Fownes, Jr., ma
tional title holder, and Eben NJ. Byer3,
national champion in 1906 and runner
up in 1902 and 1903, while Chicago
will have to look for the retention Of
its laurels to Robert A. Gardner of
Hinsdale, national champion in 1909.
and Albert Seckel of Riverside.
champion of Princeton.
The four duels of yesterday fought
in brilliant golfing weather brought
about the downfall of Western Cham
pion Mason Phelps, who was defeated
by Bob Gardner up, the defeat CT
Paul Hunter OF Midlothian by FoWnes
/ up, the elimination of j. d. Standisn
of Detroit, former Michigan cham
pion. under Albert Seckel, 4 and 3, and
the showing under of DR.. NJ. d. Ritchie
of Pittsburg by Byers to the tune OF .
and s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
HENTOOD GETS LIFE
MURDER SENTENCE
Slayer of Won PhuI Convicted by
Denver Jury-Wife OF Million
aire Mentioned in Trial.

Denver. Colo, July 2S.-Frank II.
Henwood, convicted of murder In TIE
second degree for killing George r
Copeland while shooting at S. L. Won
Phul. the ST Louis aeronaut, whom he
also killed. in a hotel barroom he-e
on the night OF May "a, was yesterday
sentenced to life imprisonment. Ths
shooting was the outcome OF a quarrel
between HenwOod and Won Phul IN
which the name of Mrs. Springer, wife
of Denver millionaire, is said to haze
figured Won Phul, 1t is said. was dis
cUssing a photograph of the woman
which. he declared. was in his posses
sion. The argument started in a down
town cafe, and when it was at its
height Heuwood drew a revolver and
killed the 81. Louis man. CopelaE5,
who was a bystander, also received Ia
tai injuries Mrs. Springer Immediate
ly left the city and for months travelled
in Europe in an effort TO evade berg
called TO testify in the trial Upon her
return she was sUbpoenaed, and a sen
satioual trial followed. Mr Springer
obtained a divorce recently. and Mrs
Springer is said to have left the couu-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
KING GEORGE is NOT ILL
Reports Circulated in America Are
Denicd-ReCeiVes Friends.

dayion for the reports circulated in the
United States that King George is L..
Unless the political situation is more
serious he will attend the Cowes Re
gatta on Saturday. Yesterday morn
ing he received Andre Beaumont, the
French aviator, and for 20 minutes dis
Cussed with the aiTman the lattet's
flight around Great Britain. The king
had King Alfonso and Queen Victoria
OF Spain and former King Manuel Of
Portugal with him at luncheon He il
continually receiving officials who
have business concerning the political
crisis and the Moroccan situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
STAKES MONEY AND
LIFE ON STOCK DEAL
Canadian Wins $4,000 and Will
Tour World Instead of KILL
ing Himself.

Toronto. Ont, July 2S.-Jos eEA
Sherbrooke of Hamilton, Ont. two
months ago decided he would stake e.
cry cent he had on the stock market
and win enough to tour the world 1r
90 broke and do away with himself. ,
He left yesterday ON his world tour
SherbrOOke was a small restaurant
proprietor. Taking his cue from news
paper gossip, he sold his business and
purchased on margin 1900 shares #
Toronto street railway stock A fex
weeks later ne sold his holdings at
big advance, his profits amounting 10
$4,000.
1T was a case of making enough to
live on the rest Of my life or dong
away with myself he said today ~
year ago / lost my wife and was feci
ing pretty lonely. l decided TO trave.,
but my means wouldn't enable me 20
do il. / had never speculated in stock
before, but this looked good thing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
COMMISSION HALTS
RAISE ON FREIGHT
Investigation of Rate Advance by
150 Railroads Is to BE
Conducted.

Washington, July ,28.-Advanced
class freight rates proposed by 159
railways of the Central Traffic asso-
citation territory of the middle west,
averaging approximately per cent,
today were suspended by the inter
state commerce commission until an
investigation into their property can
be made The proposed tariffs were
to have become effective Aug. 1. .
They were suspended until Nov. 20
In the meantime the existing rates
will be in effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
CoRTELYOU IS ACCUSED
l.. q. Lewis Declares Hearings in Ills
Cases Were Promised.

Washington, July 2S.-That for
mer Postmaster General CortelyoT
broke his word" and that the seG-
oud class mail privilege is a sword
hanging over the heads of publishers
% keep them from opening their
mouths against postohice officials was
declared by +. c. Lewis, president #
he Lewis Publishing company Of 81
Louis. before the house postofhce eX-
pvuditures committee.
Lewis charged that mail fraud or
Gors were issued uujus,ly and unlawful
Iy against a. company.
Mr. Cortelyou broke his word 10
me-" said Mr.. Lewis, both in reEard 10
The fraud order which he issued
against our bank and also as To the
order against our womau's magazine.
lie promised as hearings in both cases.
out did not give US any chance At al.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28

St Paul, July 2S.-Barney Dreyfuss.
president OF the Pittsburg Baseball
club. has put through a deal with
owner Lennon Of the local club wherG-
by the pirates secure the services Of
Billy Kelly. the saints star catcher AMI
battery mate Of Martin OToole, VINO
was sold to Pittsburg a few days ago
for $22.5OG Dreyfuss paid $4,000 n
cash for Kelly and will give St Paul
catcher worth 81 800 It is thought
Kelly viii report to the PIttsburg club
at the same time as OToole. which
will be about September
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
TRUSTS OBEYINC
ORDERS OF COURT
Committees Named to Perfect
Reorganization of American
Tobacco Company.
is GIVEN UNTIL DEC. 20
Greater Portion of Capitalization Is
Held by Investors Through
out Country.

New York, July 2S.-The first for
NAL action in the way of readjusting
the business of the American Tobac-
co company in conformity with the
decision of the United States su-
preme court was taken yesterday in
the appointments of committees to
represent the holders of the senior
securities and cooperate with the
management in the work of reorgan-
ization.
1t may be assumed from the ap-
pointment of the committees that the
company has a readjustment plan
well under way. AT any rate the
managers of the company, the lead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
TAFT IN DANCER
OF LOSING 4 VOTE

Washington, July 2S.-Notice has
been served on Taft by man in the
middle vest who recently refused q
postofice appointment, but whose
name Is not diyulEed. that the presi-
dent had lost the support Of the vote
OF 1t least one citizen He wrote
10 the president as follows: Il am
seriously wounded in my feelings.
and unless ! set restitution and sat
isfaclion from You now. ! feel I viii
withdraw my support and influence
from you and give i TO Senator La
Toilette. VINO is representing the 9th
er faction Of the party. ! don't wish
TO be vindic,ive, bat certainly feel
that an sat upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
Not a Dollar Exchanged
in tennessee Sale,
Claimed.
STOCK TRANSFERRED
Whole Financial Situation in
New York Acute at Time,
Witness TeStifieS.

New York, July 2s.-L. c. Hanna
of Cleveland, q brother Of the late
Mark A. Hanna, today told the house
steel committee his version OF the
events connected with the absorption
OF the Tennessee Coal & Iron COM
pany by the Steel corporation in
1907. Mr.. Hanna was manager of
the Tennessee company before it
was absorbed by the Steel corpora
ton.
DIDN'T COST POSTAGE STAMP.
Financing OF Tennessee did not
cost US the price Of the postage
stamp" said Hanna in reply TO a
question from Chairman Stanley, If
Morgan or any other syndicate was
employed to float the bonds. At the
time Of the sale of Tennessee. to the
Steel corporation. Hanna declared
the former was in good financial
condition, but the sale was necessary
to avoid the failure of Moore and
SchIey and the threatened spread of
a panic.
WIsEsT FINANCIERS ALARMED.
THE whole financial situation in
New York was acute" said Hanna,
and the fear among the wisest fl
nanciers was that il would grow
worse, and pass beyond the control of
man"
In the transfer, the witness admit
ted, not dollar changed hands, the
transaction being executed by an ex-
change of staek. The effect Of the
transfer, he felt, >assuredly saved the
day and was the turning POINT for
the better in the panic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
WORSHIP ADUTY:
BASEBALL A JOY

Chicago, July 28.-"There are
plenty Of men who will sit on the
edge OF high board fence three
hours watching a baseball game who
get restless sitting IL a comfortable
church pew one hour" declared Rev.
c. q. CaTswell, pastor Of the Avon
dale Methodist Episcopal church, ia
an address at Des PLANES camp
meeting today. The trouble with
such men - that they lack the JOY
Of the Lord and In consequence
church-going becomes a performance
OF duty" continued the pastor,
they get their real JOY at a bali
game"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28

ing security holders, their bankers
and their lawyers, have been at work
on measures of compliance with the
courts decision since the decision
was made on May %.
The company has until Dec. % to
readjust or dissolve its business in
accordance with the decision, but, of
course, its officers and security hold
ers began the work of readjustment
Immediately upon hearing the
courts decision.
SECURITIES WIDELY DISTRIBUTED.
1t is essential, as it was explained
yesterday, that holders of all classes
of securities cooperate in a liberal
compliance with the courts direction.
The securities are widely distributed
and of the entire capitalization of
the company a greater portion is
held by small investors all over the
country and by many investors in
foreign countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
ELECTRICAL TRUST
WILLING TO GIVE UP
Decree Is Submitted 10 Attorney
General. and May BE Accepted
by Government.

Washington, July 2s.-Attorneys
for the electrical trust" have sub
mitted to Attorney General Wicker
sham a decree which it is said they
are willing to have entered against
the alleged combination in the gov
ernments suit for dissolution. The
significance OF this is that the trust
is willing to give up. 1t is said, with
some modification, the proposition
may be acceptable 70 the govern
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS.
Kern objects to More EmpIoyeg

Washington, July zs.-Senator KEN
OF Indiana, speaking today on q resoil-
tion to add several employees to the pey
rolls. charged that the "spois system,
ran mad in the senate. where TIE re-
pGblicans 50 systematically divide
patronage that members often we're
awarded half q man" Senator Dixon
republican, retorted that the democl a.
ic house had discharged al the rep1b-
liean employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
N. Y. CENTRAL LINES
UNDER ONE HEAD
Consolidation of Financial Manage
ment Observation-Disclosures
Deal in History.

New York, July %. - Bankers
connected with the New York Central
railroad interests today confirmed tne
report the plans were considered coA-
sOlidating the financial Management of
the New York Central system. This is
by far the largest readjustment in rail
road capitalization ever undertaken, in
volving several hundred million dol
lars of value and 1900 miles Of
railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
Women End Campaign.

Chicago, July 2S.-Minona S. Jones,
president OF the National Race Better
ment league. and DR.. Julia Bidd'e Of
Oshkosh. Wis. president Of the Wis
eonsin league. arrived in Chicago today
after the three weeks campaign in al
tomob!les through Wisconsin urgiDs
votes for women. They organized
branch leagues in Oshkosh. Neeaaa
and other Wisconsin towns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
Hisoen Runs for Governor.

Boston. Mass, July z8.-Papers
were taken out yesterday by friends
Of Thomas L. Hlsgen for his candi-
dacy for governor on the demo-
cratic ticket against Governor Foss.
Mr. HisgeE has been z candidate for
governor and for president on the
lnaependenee league ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28

arrest the police who were closeted
with Geidel produced a confession
which they said the lad had dictated
and signed. giving the details of the
crime. Robbery was the motive, az
cording to the statement but the muc-
derer netted only Sc in cash and ,
gold watch.
BOY WITHOUT FUNDS.
Geidel was a beIlboy at the Iro-
quois, where Jackson was guest, un-
til last Friday, when he was dis
charged. He was without money.
On going to his rooming place he
noticed a bottle of chloroform which
the landlady had purchased { few
day before in order to Kill an ailing
pet dog. 1t occurred forthwith to Gel
del, the confession says, that he
might obtain money by chloroform-
ing and robbing the aged broker,
who was repUted to carry large sums
about with him.
JACKSON AWAkES; FIGHT.
The confession continues: Late
Wednesday night / entered Jackson's
apartment through a transom. He
awoke as l was preparing TO drop
the chloroform-soaked rag over his
face, and instead Of going uncon-
scious at once with the drug. he be
gan a desperate fight. ! hit him hard
in the face and he sank down help
less. Then the chloruform did the
rest"
DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS.
Geidel was brought before a coro-
ner's jury today. He was held on
charge Of homicide 10 await action
OF the grand jury. Love Of clothes
and fnery caused Geidel to attempt
the robbery which ended in the kill
ing Of the broker. Jackson had been
a liberal Upper and the bellboy be
lieyed "he had money IN every
pocket" Il don't care what hap
pens to me" said Geidel, but what
OF my poor mother and sister in
Pennington, Conn"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28

other powers.
WILL REORGANIZE ARMY.
Rambouillet, France, July 2S.-At
the conclusion of the cabinet meet
ing today official announcement was
made that pOurparlers between
France and Germany over proceed
ing normally and that the cabinet
had decided upon a reorganization
army, which represents the crown
ing of the military work pursued by
the republic for the last 40 years.
Paris, July 29.-Greater optimism
prevailed at the capital, though it was
admitted negotiations with Germany
regarding the Moroccan affair remain
difficult. The statement by Premier
Asquith yesterday and Premier Call
laux's advice to the French TO be pru-
dent. relieved the tension at a moment
relief was most needed, as discreet mil
itary preparations by the government
gave rise to an apprehension that war
was NOT imDOSSible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-28
Celebrate Illinois Day.

Chicago. July 2S-IIliuois day was
celebrated at the national military
tournament today and thousands OF out
of town visitors were drawn from all
parts Of the state. Among the visitors
today was Major General William Bid
de. commsndant OF United States mar
ines a. Washington, D. c.