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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

WILLING TO STAND FOR IT AFTERwARD."
wool when the door was opened, but
he did not hear what was said. Then
the negro disappeared. and there was
a little interval of waiting.
At the end Of the interval the door
was opened wider. and Blount had a
gruT order TO diSmCunt.
What he saw when be stood on the
doOrmat beside the hard faced man
with the Winchester merely added
mystery to mystery. Just within the
luxuriously furnished hall. where the
light of the hall lantern served to
heightan the artistic effect Of her dark
red house gown. stood a woman. evil
IDENTITY the mistress Of the Georgian
mansion. She was rather small and
dark, with brown eyes that were al
most childlike in their winsomeness. a
woman who might be twenty or thirty
or any age between.
What is it, Barto?' the little lady
asked. turning to the man with the
gun.
The reply was direct and to the pur-
pose.
Excuse me, but jest wanted to
ask If you know this young fellera
here. He allows he is
'Of course she said quickly. COM
ing forward without hesitation to give
her hand to the dazed one. please
come in. We have been expecting
you Then again to the man with
the Winchester. Thank you, Barto,
for showing the gentleman the way to
Wartrace Hall"
1t was all done so quietly that
Blount was still awkwardly holding
the hand of welcoming when his late
captOrs were riding away down the
cottonwood shaded avenue. When he
realized what he was doing he was as
nearly embarrassed as Patricia An
ners' lover could well be. But his i'm
promptu hostess quickly set him at
ease
You needn't make any explana-
tions," she FASTENED to say. smiling up
at him and gently disengaging the
hand which he was still forgetting to
relinQuish. 'Of course / saw that
You were in trouble of some kind and !
that your safety depended in some |
sense upon my answer What can l !,
do for your
Il was on my way TO the capital |
when these men held me up" he STAN |
mered- 'They-they mistook me for |
some one else. think. and for reasons /
best known to themselves they brought /
ne here. II you could direct me to |
some place where I can get a nights
; "There is nothing like a tavern with
IN twenty miles of here she broke in.
nor is there any house within that
radius which would refuse you q
nights shelter. Mr.
Blount made a quick dive for his
rardcase. found it and fastened to fn-
troduce himself by name She took the
bit of pasteboard. and since she scarce
y glanced at the engraved line on it
le found himself wholly unable TO in
erpret the smile she gave him in re-
urn. /.
The card is hardly necessary" she
aid. and then, to his complete Devil
ierment. You are very ike your IA
her Mr.. Blount"
You know my father" he exclaimed j
She laughed softly. Every one
Knows the senator And can assure ;
-ou that his son is very welcome I'M
Ter this roof. Uncle Barnabas"-to the
Incient serving man. who was stiu
lowering in the background-"have Mr..
3lounts horse put up and the blue A,
Dom made ready"
Blount followed the hostess, who was I
I'LL unnamed to him obediently when 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17


only possible explanation. But when
he remembered the three invisible
horsemen who had passed him on the
broad mesa he was not so sure about
the mistake
Most naturally his thoughts went
back to the little episode on the hotel
porch. The passing glance he had Civ
en- to the three men with whom his
smoking room companion had been
talking did not enable him to identify
them with the three who were calmly
discussing his fate at the nearby fire.
but the conclusion was fairly obvious
none the less
Thus far he had been either too busy
or too bewiidered to think Of asking
questions. but when the more murder
Gus of the expedients seemed actually
about to prevail he thought It was
time TO try TO find out why he was TO
be effsced.
II don't want TO seem to interfere
with any arrangements you gentlemen
are making" he called across to the
group at the fire. but If you will kind
" tell me why you think It necessary to
murder me l should be immensely
obliged"
You know mighty good and well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

That some ri
diCulOUs nliSta Ike
bad been made
y-AaunaI ~ 10 ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17
CHAPTER ".

WV y HEN the three men who had
~ pulled him from his horse
~ and bound him had with
drawn TO the farther side OF
the campfire TO wrangIe moroseIy over
what should be done with him. Blount
found it difficult to realize that they
were actually discussing, as one Of the
expedients, the propriety of knocking
him on the head and finging his body
into the canyon.
The difficulty lay in the crude incred-
ibility Of things Five minutes earlier
he had been riding peacefully up the
trail, wondering how badly he was lost
and how much farther II was TO Deb
bleby's. Then. at n sudden turn in the
canyon bride pa-h. he had come upon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

yesterday with John
Miller of Galva as president. over
a million bushels of grain was han
died last year. This becomes the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

the Purington paving brick plant YES
terday John Leadbetter was twisted
around the shafting and met horrible
death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

largest farmers elevator company in
Illinois. The capital was Increased
70 100000. There are 500 stock
holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17
Consolidate Elevators.

KeTanee. III, March I7.-Three
farmers elevator companies at Cal
va, Nekoms and Bishop Hill. were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17
Ito be continued

Machinery Catches Clothing.
Galeshurs, Ill, March IL Hi!
clothes catching in the machinery a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

n campfire and
had found him
self looking into
the r7uzzle Of a
levciod Winches-
ter.
From that 10
I b Q uuhorSing
and the binding
was but a rough
and tumble half
minute. since he
" g : unarmed
ana the surprise
had been COM
plcte. but the in
Credibilities re-
manned.
That some ri
diCulOUS mistake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-17

FOUND II " : r I =
LOOKING INTO TIE
MUZZLE or A LEV
ELED WINCHESTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

Nashville April 22.-(Special)- What will be the result of the present legisia- tive muddle in Tennessee no man can tell. Each day since enough member of the house hied themselves to Alabama during the wee small hours of an April morning to demolish a quorum in the lower legislative branch, the breezes which are constantly playing about cap itol hill have been laden with all man. ner of rumors.
 There is only, one. absolutely certain feature to the present situation-S4 re.,- resentatiyes, sll fusionists. are still ou; Of the state. They are In Alabama. They declare their ,unalterable intention of re- mainng there as long as may be neces- sary to prevent further action looking to any amendments to the election laws of Tennessee or,s 10 the possibility of any repeal Or modification of the present state temperance statutes. i-
 On the other hand the regular demo crats, with few republicans, are stand ing pat on the' opposite side of the road asserting their purpose to continue in session for the remainder of their two years term If this be found necessary until the bills now before the governor for his action.. and those ,now or that may hereafter be pending before the leg islature can be finally passed upon.
 Granting that both sides of the con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Cdnorrist Trial Is
 Full of Excitement

viterbo, Italy, April 22.-There is not a dull moinent in the trial of-the Cam orrists. The authorities never know what to expect, but they crowd every available place in the court of the Assizes daily, assured of some enter .tainment.
 Today Vincenzo Ayolio, the butcher, disputed the law with the judge; An tonic Percuoso, seller of tortoise shells, frankly expressing the hope that he would get free advertising out of his misfortune, and Maria Stendardo, The Beauty of Naples who choose im- prisonment rather than betray the man she loved, were the principal per formers in this strangely mixture of comedy and pathos. F
 The two men are accused of partici- patton in the meeting of s.amorrist leaders at Aida tavern in Baenoli on May 2s, 1906, when Gennaro Cuoceolo, the fallen Camorrist," was condemned to death.
 When Avilo doffed his meat shop garb for other attire he chose superla- tive texture and cut. This morning he fairly dazzled the spectators with his sartorial display, He is splendid specimen of manhood, but none was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

prepared for an oratorical exhibition from him. He spoke like a scholar | Avilo made the usual denial of guilt, | then went further. At the crest of his oratory. he produced a copy of the | Italian criminal code. From 1t he read
 passage after passage to support his claim that there Is no warrant of law | for his detention as a suspect In the Cuoccolo case. .Ns s l President Bianchi listened attentive l 1y, appearing much interested and not | a little amused and when he thought | there had been a sufficiency of legal erudity from the prisoner he said: | But Avilo, you surprise my profes- sion"
 | Came back Avilo: "I might say much
 more. but I do not wish to steal the | thunder of my lawyer" f | Antonio Percuoco, smiling graciously
 was next called for examination. He
 assured court and Jury his innocence was as that of a babe. He had not
 been in Bagnoli at the time the sen | tence of death was passed on the Cuoccolos. Then, in a whimsical vein | he concluded
 T am not Slayer or a companion trade in tortoise shells I send my goods to the United States. particularly to Chicago. and I hope in the midst of my misfortune this trial will be a good advertisement for my wares"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Mexican peaceuakears appear sue
 cessful.
 Arrest man for blowing up Los An
 geles Times.
 Local officer writes of army ma
 neuvers.
 Camorra trial exciting. 2-Demoerats may arbtrate war of re-
 publcans. s-Pearce is not given sentence,
 Alhertville to have county fair. 4Nicholas Wall street letter 5-Petersen resigns
 Mccormack talks of free list. g Tag Day receipts.
 Nesbtt may. soon assume duties. 6-Syrup factory starts. . Work to start on Y. M. C. A. to-
 morrow. 7-House warming of Fraternal hall. S-Official report on Banner horror. s-Stripling's pardon denied 11-W-ilson may oppose Taft 1S-Bill Vines on Teddy. 1ESports. 15-Record of greatest minor leaguer.
 Birmingham's young men. I 1s-4Proposed to reform calendar. 1i-New chancellor soon for Germany. 21-Worloe using more meat.
 New York not forgetful. 22- Prosperity ail oyer country. 2g-Bessemer City grocery closes. 26- Society," 27-Wfat Senate will do Is mystery. 2x- Editorial comment. D. What of the Hour? by Savoyard. ~ The Renaissance of Totemisn, by
 George Eaves, D. D. < Heart to Heart Talks. by Edwin A 4gNye. H4t... trf
 Horses I Have Known, by Dr. W. F. - Evans. 30-France no longer fears England. 31-Shyster Business, by Ethel Armes. seEPlea for Greeks and Syrians. 3S-Market page. a5-House of Commons fiighty. s6-Dolly Dalrymple. 37-Theatres. ss-Storm in, German operatic circles. 39SClassfc in a page. 40-Romance of business world.
 Uncle Sam. Patriarch-By Frank G.
 Carpenter. 41-Book reviews. 42-Bad mans.
 Foxy Grandpa. r.' 4S-Happy Hoolgan.
 Jimmy. 44--Mandy. s'
 What Did You Expect?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Ransom Is Acquitted,

Houston Tex, April 22.-After being out 4s hours the jury in the case of Henry L. Ransom. former Texas ranger charged with the murder of Judge J. B. Brock man on October 35, 1910, returned verdict of not guilty. Brockman was prominently known in the south through the investiga- tions undertook in the case of Albert T. Patrick the lawyer. now, in Sing Sing prison, convicted of the murder of Will Ham Marsh Rice a Texas millionaire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
MIR. TAFT ACCEPTS PIERCE'S RESIGNATION

Washington. April 23-Frank Pierce, first assistant secretary of the interior. today rendered his resignation and it was accepted by President Taft
 MT. Pierce will return to the practice of law.
 Carmi A. Thompson of Ohio, second assistant secretary of the interior, will probably succeed MT. Pierce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

CONTINUED ON FACE ?,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Rebellion Quelled

Washington April 2s.-With the ar rival of strong endorsements from Constantinople, the rebellion in Albania has been quelled by the Turkish gov ernment, according to advices to the Turkish embassy here. Reports that the insurgents at Tuzi had defeated the regular troops and taken the city were officially denied. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23

tCoNrINUED ON PAGE N2)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
RESULT OF MIDDLE IN
 TENNESSEE IS MYSTERY

troversy are entirely sincere in these an- nouncements of purpose, the situation resolves itself down to an endurance test. In the meantime the legislative business of the state Is at standstiil, although the senate, with its full quota of members continues its daily grind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Held Without Bail

New Orleans, April 22.-Louis F. An aya. who Thursday shot and killed A A. Henderson in the latter's office in Canal street, was today held without bail pending trial on the charge of mur- der t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-23
Did Not Demand Diaz's Resignation

Prospects of peace Tn Mexico became roseate today when General Madero. In an interview with the Associated Press corresp pondent, declared that he had never. and does not now. insist upon the immediate resignation of President l)iaz- as a necessary preliminary to the signing of a peace, ract.
 This admission was so startling that
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-07-28
Dry Goods Department
Summer Goods

Lawns, percales, ginghams,
shambray, swiss, dimity, silks,
curtain goods white and colored
and calicos, all direct from New
York and the latest out.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-07-28
Waists

Fine lawn waists, all handsomely
trimmed in lace and insertion.
Linen waists in latest tailored
styless and sailor effects.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-07-28
Summer
Underwear

Gauze vests and pants, union
suits, muslin skirts, drawers, COM
bination suits and corset covers.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-07-28
Muslins

Sheeting by the yard, pillow tub
ings, ready made sheets, pillow
cases, bed spreads fringed or
plain edge.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-07-28
Corsets

Royal Worcester Non-Rustable
Corsets, in the Bon Ton and Ad-
justo makes, long hips, low, me-
dunn or high bust, all 81 o.
sizes, from $3.50 to sp4.AO
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
MISS PECK SEEKS HIGH PEAK
Woman Mountain Climber VIII Go to
Look for It Amid Unknown
SUBMITS of the Andes.

New York, May 24.-Annie S. Peck
the woman mountain climber, will
leave for Panama next week on an.
other expedition in search of the apex
of the continent. Amid the unknown
SUBMITS of the Andes she hopes to 10,
cate mountain top higher than Aeon,
cagua, on the border of Argentina and
Chile, whose 22,S00 feet represent the
greatest elevation yet discovered In
North and South America.
After four years or effort and peril
GUS adventure Miss Peck reached the
summit of Mount Huascaran, which
preliminary triangulations had given
an altitude greater than that of any
other American mountain. Later
measurements, however, gave Huas-
caran only 1872 feet and left, the pre-
eminence with Aconcagua.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
OUTLINE PEACE FUND
CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT PLAN IS
MADE PUBLIC.
Ten Million Dollar Gift to Be Devoted
to World Wide Campaign
Of Education.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y, May 24.-The
plan of work adopted by the trustees
Of the $10,0O0,OO0 Carnegie Endow-
ment for International Peace was out
lined in detail today far the first time
by President Nicholas Murray Butler
Of Columbia University. presiding Of
ticer of the Lake Mohonk Conference
on International Arbitration in his
speech that formally opened the great
est peace conference of the year with
distinguished men from every civil
lied country in attendance. The fund
will be devoted almost entirely to a
tremendous worldwide campaign Of
education. '-"@- 49, -.|-F
The work will be carried on in three
divisions division Of international
law, a division of economics and his
tory, and a division Of intercourse and
education. The division of interna-
tional law will be under the direction
OF Professor James Brown Scott
whose work in the state department,
at the Second Hague Conference, and
IN connection with the American So
ciety and Journal of International Law
has strongly identified him with the
peace movement. The division Of
economies and history will be under
Professor John Bates Clark Of Column
bia University, who stands foremost
among English speaking economists.
The director Of the third, and probably
most important part of the work, the
division of intercourse and education.
has not yet been selected.
In addition to outlining this great
work, Professor Butler spoke at some
length upon the efforts Of the Hague
Conference to establish an information
al court of arbital justice; excessive
ornaments; and the proposed treaty
of arbitration with England.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
PASS STATEHOOD BILL
HOUSE PASSES MEASURE BY
VOTE OF ga TO 81.
New Mexico and Arizona to Be Ad.
United to Union After Modifying
Their Constitutions.

Washington, May 24.-By the over
whelming vote of PA to 81 the house
passed the resolution for the admis-
sion to statehood of Arizona and New
Mexico upon notifications of their
constitutions.
Arizona is to vote again on her re-
call provision for all state officers ex-
elusive of the judiciary and New Mex
leo is to give greater latitude to her
citizens in making changes through
amendments to her constitution. I'm
til constitutional conventions shall
have made these changes there will
be no statehood for either, ... ...
The small Republican minority, led
by Representative Mann, tried to re-
commit the resolution so that Arizona
and New Mexico might be put in sep
arate resolutions, New Mexico to
come in at once and Arizona to omit
from her constitution the recall of
judges feature. President Taft has
given his approval to the New Mexico
constitution but has announced unal-
damental law, because of the recall of
judges. 1t was on the motion to re-
commit that the decisive vote was
had and the resolution passed by a
viva voce vote with little voiced oppo-
sitiOn.
Martin w. Littleton, of New York,
made his maiden speech in the house
against the recall of judges which he
declared was revolutionary and anar-
chistic. In spite of the fact that he
was opposing progressive legislation
demanded by large majority of the
house Mr.. Littleton's eloquence won
him an ovation. Both Democratic and
Republican members cheered and ap-
plauded him vigorously and when he
concluded his address he was soon the
center of mass of men representing
many shades of political thought all
DESTROYS Of congratulating him.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
GRANTS PACKERS NEW DELAY
Lawyers Given Until May 81 to File
Briefs In Plea for RehearIng on
( Charges Of Violating Law.

= Chicago. May 24--Written argu-
ment for a rehearing on the demur-
rers to the indictments against ten
Chicago packers may be filed May 81,
according to an order issued by
Judge Carpenter. On plea of John
8. Miller. senior counsel for j.
Ogden Armour, Edward F. Swift and
eight others charged with violation of
the Sherman antitrust law, the con.
tinuance was allowed.
Mr.. Miller set forth in his plea that
decision in the tobacco trust case by
the United States Supreme court. ex-
pected to be handed down next Mon.
day, may cover many of the points
raised in the request for a new hear
ing. 1t is also claimed that the recent
Standard Oil decision renders the
Sherman statute inapplicable as a
criminal statute by reason of its al.
legged uncertainty.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
Discuss Mexican Situation.

Nohonk Lake, N. Y, May 24.-Spec-
ial: Three subjects of live interest
and importance are slated for discus
sion at the seventeenth annual meet
ing of the Lake Mohonk Conference
on International Arbitration, which
began a three days session here to-
day with President Nicholas Murray
Butler of Columbia University presi'
ding.
The pending treaty Of arbitration
between the United States and Great
Britain, the proposed celebration OF
the centenary of the Treaty of Client,
and the existing condition of affairs
in Mexico are the subjects that will
receive attention in addresses and
papers to be presented by statesmen
diplomats and other men of promin'
ence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
To Advance Rates.

Chicago, May 24.-An advance in
commission rates is proposed, the
board of trade directors having acted
favorably upon it and ordered an
amendment of the rules posted fol-
ballot Over fifty of the leading mem
bers of the board, including all the
largest commission houses, favor the
movement, regarding the advance of
$125 to nonmembers and 622c tC
members as equitable, as it merely
covers the actual increase in eXpens-
es of doing business as compared
with years ago. 1t is proposed to
make the rates to nonmembers $3.50
and to members 1915, which are the
only changes in the present commits
sion rule.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-05-25
Merchant in Trouble,

Des Moines, May "a. - Special:
John w. Nuzum, formerly a merchant
at Truro, Iowa, who went into bank
ruptcy four years ago, must either
pay into the federal court about ST.
700 in cash inside of thirty days or
be sent to jail. An order to this eff
feet was made by Judge Mcpherson.
The court said that Nuzum sold his
stock of goods just prior to the time
he went into bankruptcy, obtained
the money on them and claimed that
he was robbed. Il don't think he was
ever robbed of cent of his money"
said the Judge, land he has either
got to make an accounting of it in
this court or go to jail"