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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-11
CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF SPR|NGMANN
Former Expressman Dies
From Injuries Received in
Dispute on Farm.

Frederick Springmann, former express
man in this city, died at his home on the
Sheriff road, Prince Georges county, Md,
about one mile from Chesapeake juno
ton, this morning as result of an in
jury he received while engaged in an al
tercation on his farm.
Harry W. Philbrook, about twenty-one
years old, who was employed on the
farm, was arrested and held on a charge
of murder. He is said to have admitted
that he struck his employer with a club
claiming he delivered the blow in self
defense.
M. Hampton Magruder. states attor-
he arranged to be present at an inquest
to be held this afternoon at o'clock.
The deceased was struck over his eye
and marks on his throat indicated that
he had been choked. DIR. r. A. Schoon-
over of$Benning was summoned to attend
Springmann, but life was extinct when
he arrived
+. Arrest of Philbrook.
An autopsy will be performed to de-
termine just which injury caused DEATH
Shortly after the deed was committed
Francis S. Carmody went with Constable
Sanderson and Magistrate Weist to the
Springmann farm and placed Philbrook
under arrest.
1t is stated that the farmer and his
employe engaged in a dispute yesterday
and the officers were told that Philbrook
used threatening language toward his
employer.
Mr. Springmann was about seventy
years old. He was an uncle of Detective
James Springmann of police headquar-
ters.
Four Brothers Living Here.
Frederick Springmann was one of a
family of seven children, and four Of his
surviving brothers are residents of Wash
ington. They are John T. Springmann,
senior member of the firm of j. T. SPRING
mann & Sons, wagon builders, of 901
7th street southwest, and Charles, Samuel
and George Springmann, all of whom are
retired business men. Joseph Spring
mann another brother, is a farmer of
Lawtons Station, Va. Another brother,
James Springmann. former deputy United
States marshal, died about year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-11
Whitney Entry Wins at Newmarket.

NEWMARKET, England. October H.
The race for a two-years-old plate of 100
observation-disclosures. five furlongs-run
here today, was won by H. P. Whitney's
Sandrian. Struy was second and Rubi-
con third. There were twelve starters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-11
Capital of wu-Peh Province.

wu-Chang is the capital of the central
province of Wu-Peh, and a town of about
GOOOOO inhabitants 1t is situated just
across the Yang-tse-Kiang river from
Hankow, and, in a sense, the two may be
regarded as one city of 1.5O0, 600 souls
Hankow is the great trading center for
all central China. but Wu-Chang takes
precedence over il in political import
ance. AS the capital of the province
and the seat of government of the vice.
roy it has a great population OF officials.
including all the higher provincial man.
darins and the mandarins responsible for
the government of the city and the pre-
lecture. The province OF Hu-Peh. a name
which may be translated North Lake.
is considerably larger than England and
Wales put together, and has a popula-
ton of 35,000O00.
Wu-Chang and Hankow. as great trade
centers and ports for ocean steamers.
have both felt to considersbi extent
the influence Of western civilization ana
ideas. Both towns possess electric light
ing systems. cotton mills. silk factories
and schools. Wu-Chang Is the seat OF
a normal school for women.
Public Schools Displace Idols
Within the last Eve or six years both
cities have thrown their idols into the
street or into the river. clearing their
temples of priests and all emblerns OF
worship to make room for public schools.
The movement has not been religious
one. but has been purely msferialistic.
The leaders Of Il. stimulated by the ex-
ample OF Japan in adopting western meth
DDS of teaching, have been seized with
the idea that education is the one thing
needed to make China great. The worship
OF Confuctus remains for the present IN
the schools, but observers declare that
AZ is purely the worship OF great MEM
ory. The more progressive element In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-11
WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; slightly cooler to-
night; light variable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-11

The circulation of The Star,
both daily and Sunday, is greater
by many thousands than that OF
any other Washington newspaper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

IN q short time there 81 n pa1ntabie
msSs ready. When the novice tries hts
first meal Of the iron ration be thinks
II IS Il pretty small matter. bat very
shortly he has tho opinion that after
all Il was II square meal. The other
ration which is OF interest just now,
chilled the travel ration. IS served out
for troops travelling otherwise than
marching and without cooking faciii.
ties.
VIXEN pack trains are possible port.
able stoves and ovens are used, bat
when body OF troops find themselves
in actual service and perhaps pushing
the campaign into the enetny's terri.
toTT # is necessary "a fail back on the
severe hGverssek rstien. sometimes
then. again. in an extremity the ir6n
ration cones iB9S play.
The sanitary corps. praeticed IN me
science Of keelSIg fifth and eonse-
qGent disease cat of the CAMPS, is Of
the greatest Importance in field werk
end has come 10 lie one OF the prime,
pal departments Of the army, Attach
sd TO o FegiH of 500 men at.d on.
GERS Is a sanitary corps ia e0mE1aad
OF = msjoT. Fhs usual head of i bat
tSiien. Under him his Ha5eF hes his
STAG Of assistants. who inspect fiis dis,
posi- Of refuse, Huge pits pisesd IS
far away from the camp as sdElsdb.s
sTs immediately dag and tbs stFietes-
of orders given 70 see that ali waste is
put in the proper place
certain FfTs3sa- the - avs
with cloth aud thoroughly sprink;ed
VITA diSinfectsRts. and whenever pos
sfbie the Process Of incarceration is car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

lots l s and 10, block 4. Sinnet's ad-
dition to the city of Rock Island,
1900.
Henry c. Horn to William b.
Lampfert, lots 20 and 21, block 2,
Rodman's subdivision, Rock Island.
81, 500.
f. Fl. Guyer to Jharrard Dozotell,
lot -, block II, Buford q Guyer's
addition to the city OF Rock Island,
s285.
Margrof Webb & Holland to Mo-
line lodge, /. .. o. F., No. 1873. lot
s, block 2, Atkinson subdivision of
outlot 20, city of Moline, $1,000.
Elizabeth Swanson to julius John
son, lot 3. block /. G. G. Thulin's
second addition to the city of Mo-
line, $275.
George A. Mowry to John w.
Good, part lot 3. Nourse e. Candee's
addition to the city Of Moline, 81,
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore OF Halter &
Blackmore, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A
short time since ! procured a bottle
of DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism. 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. / took TO my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and Dr.
Detchon's Relief fo- rheumatism is
the only medicine that did me any
good. / had five of the best physi-
clans in the city. but ] received very
little relief from them. / know DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism to
be what il is represented and take
pleasure in recommending it TO
other poor sufferers. Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island, and Gust SehIegel, 20 West
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
HOW UNCLE SAN
Each Man Carries a Weight
Of Fifty-FOur
Pounds

~ NE of the chief values Of the
u - present mobilization of one
~ fourth Of the United States
regular army along the Mexi-
can border. TO military men al least, is
the opportunity offered to try out the
more modern and lighter personal
equipment for the individual soldier
Ever since military experts began a
real study Of conditions with the il
tention, If possible, of tightening the
fnfsntryman's burden the one fore
most idea has been in IesseninG the
number Of pounds of accouJerment
necessarily carried when under full
field equipment.
While the officers had IN mind the
red ucdon Of the actual weight Of the
outfit. It was figured that there must
be no deviation in efficiency. Under
the present United States army regI-
lations the fun field equipment for
active service. including the rife and
ninety rounds Of ammunition. weighs
fifty-four pounds. It is the hope Of
the military experts TO reduce this
from fifteen 10 seventeen pounds. but
the ever present idea remains in their
mind-nsmeiy. that an equal efficiency
must be obtained from the lighter ar
ticles But fl may be said also that IT
is hoped that greater worth may be
obtained from the lighter accouter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

on the more serviceable olive drnb.
Overcoats. the regulation bell top hats
and blankets are all made of the olive
drab. For colder countries the same
cloth is used with corresponding n.
crease In weight. Tho blue Of course.
remains for the dress and full dress
uniforms.
The absence OF all possible ceTe-
monies. such as parades ard reviews,
while IN field service Is noticeable to
the veteran visiting a modern military
camp,
The units OF troops in order Of mag
nitude with their commanding officers
offer another subject of interest. Start.
ing with the company. theoretically
made DIP Of l05 men and three officers.
the next unit is the battalion. headed
by major. The organiza ton OF the
battalion. however. IS very elastic. 1t
being composed Of two. three or four
companies. Following that division
comes the regiment. which. having d
full quota of men. numbers Gfty-one
officers, fifteen being mounted, and
1900 enlisted mea
Theoretically three regiments. or
z.asco tash. make brigade OF Infantry.
At tbs bead Of that organization is a
bFisedier general. who ia turn has his
stan,
TIE next organization IN the division,
composed of thres infantry brigades. a
regiment OF cavalry. two regiments of
artillery. d battalion CT the signal
corps. an ammunition train. supply
train, four ambulance companies. a
Geld hospital and reserve supplies. A
me jor general commands and has
under him approximately 20oO0 mep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

E1c0f. not only Sin strength saving. but
also IL actual wear and tear. The use
OF aluminium plates. knives. forks and
spoons. together with haversacks. tent
halves. PODchos. tent poles. etc. OF
lesser weight Il Is thought VIII bring
down the total number Of pounds per
EraD-
Tic Soldiers Kit.
~ present a soldier carries. be
s:Ics MS piece. 4 Springfield ula ga-
zinc. which weighs nine and a half
pounds. and ninety pounds Of car.
friG-cz. which weigh four ard heif
ou=Is; bayouet. bayonet scabbaFd.
Z r:1e sling. cartridge belt II pair Of
csTfrfdge belt srssUenders which tend
20 i'-'sea the weight by help from fine
It ovldcr~. = trSt zld packet. = can4se,
- stIap. a SCI Of hsaatzet roll straps
,rerSack. meat can. oae cup. one
pie. one knife. enc fork. enc spoon.
ss.F : shesteF tofst. oas tent pole and
Eve tent peg, Thea. ia addition 10
D.. CONES his Ee5d 81. tha weight OF
WI s s. ia ltsed is TIE total hfty-f0u<
pads. CONSISTING or = blanket. a FSns
- cad flersoSai ELECTS. s-ch as q
eoz1s. tooff f4risli. towel. extra usceT-
oId;L.-.c. seat,. e.,
Tfsc Isesa6es C.s2 soldiers indtyfoHsf
Iea6 t7seEa are ;ntscsetIfag toois wfiisa
a. ga azt ssd Carried b. eonrGE.
aaf e<cad a fuii corsoaay Is made
- e ftS mea an6 oel~crs Il rima Of
war go sixty asca and officers ia tine
n: pea -. A squad tie second nait %
q company. consists - eig!st ;.>eN. The
t:'t-,-n >i.s.E .oess ars to-F i-12d pielss
s., ~ ca--.e6 by = cor oens, s PICK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
FREE SAMPLE CURED OLD
PERSONS Bowel TROUBLE

One Of the most remarkable proofs of
the unusual laxative merit contained in
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is that IL is
effective not only in people In the prime
OF life, but at the extremes OF ages AS
many letters are received from mothers
regarding the cures of children, as from
men and women of sixty, seventy and
eighty years OF age. 1t must be truly
wonderful laxative.
In the cure OF constipation and bowel
trouble in old people II has no equal. II
corrects the constipation. dispels the head
acne, Dillousness, gas. droWsiness after
eating, etc. People advancing in years
should see to IT that their bowels move
freely. and IF they do not to take DR..
caldwelfs Syrup PepSin You can pro-
long your life by healthy bowel action.
Clogged bowels invite disease. Women
about to pass the menstrual period cannot
10 better than use Syrup Pepsin several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

times week until the system has set
tied to its future condition.
Among the strongest supporters of DR.
CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin are Mr.. w. c.
Zorn OF New Decatur, Ala. and Mr.. George
>: Spaulding of the National Soldiers
Home, Kansas. both elderly men The
regular size bottles can be bought OF any
druggist at fifty cents and one dollar but
a Tree sample bottle can be had by send
ing your address TO the doctor
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase OF his remedy ends his obll-
cation He has specialized in stomach
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years and will be pleased to Eivo the
reader any advice on the subject free
OF charge. All are welcome to write
MIN. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him DIR.
W y; Caldwell. 54i Caldwell building,
Monticello. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
WHlM OF AN ARTIST.
Turner and His Great Picture, "Thc
Building of Carthage"

Building OF Carthage"
When Turner exhibited his great pic
ture. The Building of Carthage" he
was disappointed because it had not
been sold al once at the private view
and angry with the press for CRITICS
ing it severely. Sir Robert Peel called
upon him.
"Mr. Turner" said he. 81 admire
your Carthage so much that 1 want
to buy it. / am told you want 800
guineas for it,
Yes said Turner; sit was 500 gum
cas-, but today it's GOO"
We'll" said Sir Robert. 81 did not
come prepared to give 600. and must
think it over. At the same time IL
seems to me that the change is an ex-
traordinary piece of business on your
part"
do as you please" said Turner.
do as you please"
After a few days Sir Robert called
again upon the great painter. ''Mr.
Turner" he began. although thought
it a very extraordinary thing for you
to raise your price. I shall be proud
TO buy that picture, and L am prepared
to give you the GOO guineas."
"Abr' said Turner. 'It was 600 gum
cas-, but today it's 700"
Sir Robert grew angry. and Turner
laughed. II was only in fun" he said.
81 don't intend to sell the picture at
all. 1t shall be my winding sheet"
For years he kept it in his cellar,
Then 1t was brought up and hung in
his gallery. where IT remained as long
as he lived. When he died he left IL
to the nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

Franklin NJ. Dewitt to Henry II.
Kuehl. lot 3, part lot 2, block /,
Meese & Holland addition to the
city of Moline, 81.
w. E. Bailey to G. w. Evans, lot
%, Henry Curtis subdivision of lots,
Hale's addition to the city of Rock
Island, 81.
John E. Olson to John E. Benson,
lot Z, block /, Stromer's addition to
Moline.
William H. Past to Thomas r.
Williams, lot %, block 6. Silvis,
$4,000.
Northwestern branch of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary society, NJ.
z. church, to Alex NJ. Carlson, part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

DR.. Derbys Kidney Pills are ahead
Of the times, the only kidney and bIad-
der treatment. that makes good its
strongest statement Get a free pack
age at your druggists and see II we
these little wonder-workers 60.
Now listen sufferers. don't get ex-
cited. Just lay away all Your present
treatments for your kidneys. back or
bladder II you have pain in the back
profusa or scaRty urtnatfon. coIored or
foti urine. rheumatism anywhere. dia-
betes- pain in the bladder or terrible
Rright-s disease just get CSC pack
GruEEiBtis, and see the difference in
yourself IN "a hours. II Won think this
Is too good for you 10 believe. just ask
yoCr druggist for a free sample pack
eEe. and Try IL. Remember Dr.. Derby.s
Ffls-25 and 80 cents. We will send
ffeu from HsIr "a laboratory or Derby
Medicine Com "a II. Eaton Rapids Mtc9E.-
II yCu wish. They are safe. guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

ready Irish wit On one occasion in
court when the judge. with whom he
had had more than one passage of
arms, pointed out to him the discrep-
ancy between the evidence of two of
his witnesses. one a carpenter and
the other saloon keeper, he answer
ed: That's so. my lord Yet another
case of difference between bench and
bar"-London NJ. A. P.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
FEEDS AND ARNS
Regular RatiCns and Those
For Emergencies.
'fITOn Ration

mattock per squad. three shovels per
squad, three wire cutters per company
and a two foot folding rule per com
pany. These tools are in addition TO
the regular ffty-four pounds, and the
soldiers take turns in carrying them
Most of the troops in the Mexican
border war game" are equipped with
the fifty-four pound outfit, but enough
are using the lighter articles to insure
a thorough tryout. Tin plates, meat
cans, etc. instead of aluminium ones,
are the staple mess equipment carried
by the majority of the soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

peared. The bones were found on
the site of an old road house that
flourished near White River about
the time of the civil war and it is
supposed he was murdered for the
$500 which it is known that he had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

DsnYiiies III, fdent flying the ring as
sas that belonged to Woodmansee.
Weedmsnsee came here ~ years
ago - wed Miss Sarah Writ and pro-
stszee license = feE hours 0ef0re
- -==ezSEs Lae bridegroom d1sap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
How Army Is Fed.

The different classifcat ton of rations
given out to the regular army is an
other interesting point In all there are
some six specific rations. the principal
ones being the haversack ration, the
garrison ration. the travel ration and
the emergency or iron ration. The hav-
ersack ration. such as dealt out to the
troops in the field. consists of meat.
coffee. bareback. sugar. pepper and
salt The emergency ration is com
posed Of compressed food having
among its ingredients beef. sugar. salt.
beans. potato and wheat. The soldiers
are supposed to keep 1t in the sealed
tins until express orders are given for
its devouring. A small cake sufficient
for a meal is broken into the regula-
ton cup filed with boiling water, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

s few weeks ago Of trunk fifed
E5Ih psFts Of human skeiesoa
asd caatsiaiRg s peculiarly eSrvsd
r.Rg, wss solved wits the reeeipt Of
q ietler frosa the 7516sSg 6. broff.-
G CO EEgsae {. N-0c6mzazss CT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
The Kidney Cure
Without a Failure
The Positive Cure That ReVolutionizes
Treatment of Kidney Disease, Rheu-
n1atism and Bladder Trouble.

These statements are not exaggerated.
There is no necessity in doing so. be-
cause every man and woman suffering
from kidney bladder troubles, or
rheumatism. can prove Il within "a
hours By getting a free package of Dr.
Derby'S Kidney pills at any drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable,
and have been praised by thousands
of women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
TROOPS IN TEXAS
Khaki Being Supplanted
BY Cotton Olive DTab
Uniform

RED out. The old adage about proven
ton and cure has come to be greatly
realized in army circles. The Spanish
American war brought about the
change in sanitary regulations, for dur
ing that campaign a comparison of the
percentage of men killed by bullets as
against the number dying by disease
was startling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21
Olive Drab Uniforms.

The uniform worn by the soldiers
during actual service in hot climates
and the change to the practical is of
considerable interest Once more 1t
was a case of the war with Spain
showing the lack Of up TO date wear
ing apparel for the troops. To be sure,
there were khaki trousers. canvas leg
gfngs and the sun foiling wide brim-
med campaign hats, but also there
We're the blue flannel shirts. an excel
lent target for the opposing marks
men. Under the present regulations
the khaki uniforms have gone out en-
tirely. while the cotton olive drab uni
form is preferred. Olive drab shirts,
too are now worn. while the tan leg
gings and shoes to match make 4 body
Of men well nigh invisible at a reason
able distance. In the present mobiliza-
ton in Texas thousands of troops win
be seen wearing the khaki uniform.
but the newest orders of the war de.
partment have done away with that
dress and have placed the official .. K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-21

Bench and Bar.
Sir Edward Carson is noted for his
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-16

there is anything secret about those
meeting at 43 East Twenty-second
street he never made worse mistake.
1t is not secrecy but publicity that
the anarchists want and publicity, in
solar as it is to be had, is what they
get.
Lastly, let no one imagine that
Emma Goldman is easy to yanquish in
joint debate. Criticism of the anarch-
list faith is invariably invited at the
end of each lecture. Critics are
promised and receive fair play but
that is about all the fun they generally
get out of it. Emma Goldman is
soaked in her subject and the aver
age critic is not When the high
| priestess is through with him he may
not be convinced but an impartial
| jury, deciding without regard to the
subject but purely upon the merits
of the debate, would seldom have a
chance to decide but one way-to vote
the critic down and out.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-16

with ffty-eight members. A bounti-
full supper was served on long tables
in the dining hall, and reflected great
credit on the ladies who prepared 1t.
Music, games. and social converse
enlivened the evening, and the visitors
voted Acorn Camp Royal entertainers.
as well as Royal Neighbors. 1t has
been the habit for some years, for
Warsaw's two camps to exchange
visits with Keokuk cam, and it has
been productive of much good to the
camps and the order generally.
The trolley cars will not run up 4th
street hill any more on account of the
steep and dangerous grade, but the
city is assured that within a year they
will come up some other route. We
live in hopes, large bodies move slow.
~ The return of the trolley up town
will not only put money in Golfers OF
the company, but will help Warsaw in
many ways. Warsaw had hundreds
of visitors every day when the cars
stopped on 4th and Main streets, and
on Sunday afternoon. during the sum
mer. at least 500 visitors would come
! here from Hamilton and Keokuk or
tn, afternoon trips.