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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
Situations Wanted-Male.

WANTED. POSITION AS PRoCEssER
for fish roe. tomatoes. black oerSiee.
peaches and potatoes: have had ex-
perience and can give best Of refer
ence. Apply W. N. REAUCHAMr.
Hyacinth, Northum berland county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
Found In River.

Especial to The Richmond virgfnian.)
NORFOLK, VA, May 6.-The body
Of Charles Young. young man from
Altoona, Pa. has been found in the
river. He had been missing since
Saturday. Young worked on a river
dredge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
Real Estate For Rent

III YOUR PROPERTY Is VACANT
now. or IL g6ing to be later on. %
sure to give us memorandum OF II.
ID. ". WALKER & Co, Real Estate
d INSURANCE.. No. Mutual Build.
building
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
MARKET IS DULL :
WITH FEW CHANGES
THESE ARE EQUALLY DIVIDED
BETWEEN SMALL GAINS AND
LOSSES.

NEW YORK, May 6.--The market
opened duIi to-day with price
changes about equally divided between
small gains and losses. Many stocks
that are ranked in the active list. In
Guiding 81. Paul. Southern Pacific and
Missouri Pacific were not dealt In dur
Ing the first fifteen minutes. Canadian
Pacific opened of SIS and Western
Union advanced SIS. Many stocks
showed no change from yesterdays
close
The market was weak during the first
hour. but the losses were untmportant.
Govern .nents unchanged. other bonds
otrong.
Market closed firm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
WOOD AND COAL

LONGS SPRING WOOD MAKES A
quick fire and good heat because he
has kept 1t stored away. II II per-
fectiy dry and exactly what you need
at this season when Il IN usually hard
TO get dry wood at any price. Phone
Madison 1864.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

nlCH1aOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
Richmond. Va. May 8. tSil.
hid Asked
..E state Securities. .s,s4.4 Eg--l,,a
VI. 50, Old G. 4 II. 1882. ....S6k u.
Va Cen. "a C. q II. 1891. ..SSN SSH
Hich'd City ~, Ca H., 1895
Railroad Bonds.
A. G.. l. H. r. Consol Trust.
q ~
c. q o. Q1nl NJ, an, 1922. .10l ~.
Ga, 4outhsEn = TIA. 1lSS. ,lee ~.
o. AAla Consol 81. 1915. .1eS -.
M. u w. nv 70, leSe.....s - s,,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

Miss Lily Jennings. Of Danviiie. ID
,yie,ting friends here. II s4s .s u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

HOUSEHOLD GOODS HAULED. yToR-
"a. Packed and sbtpped. Call W.
Fred RichaIdson's STORAGE =
kelvsdSre streets. Phones AadiSon
tla day: Monroe e43 night.
WANTED THE LADIES TO ATTEND
the Fieishnan Cooking School 2e7 N.
Sixth street, and see the Clark Jewel
Gas Range In full operation.
WANTED THE HOUSEKEEPERE IN
Richmond TO investigate Clark Jewel
Gas Range. n. klEle' & SON, INC,
$50 IT, broad.
WANTED. THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
that 4 Clark Jewel Gas Range will
pay for itself In the saving Of gas.
Think 1t over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
Mr.. Walter Payne I'll.

Mr.. Walter Payne Ill.
Mr.. Walter w, Payne, one OF this
managers OF the Dunlop Branch OF tho
British American Tobacco Company.
continues quite Ill at his residence on
Park Place, st. Andrew street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

LADIES YOUR HAIR. YES WE RE-
make or recoior AIDED switches. pom
paaours. etc: Charge very moderate.
3s1 f.. Broad street.
KAYSER SPRINGS, TWO MILES
from stanton, open June LIST; Tor
rates write r.. III, WEBB, Route l.
-Gta4atan. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
brother Charles Calls.

brother Charles Calls.
WASHINGTON. May t.--Charlas
r Taft, Of Cincinnati, arrived at tho
White House this afternoon for q visit
to his brother. the President, before
sailing for Europe. on May 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06
RATS AND MICE.

CAN SHOW You THAT I CAN FREE
your home OF the waste, expense End
annoyance of rats and mice. No
money in advance Can show let
terra from prominent physicians.
leading banker and dozens OF others.
Phone or write me. OTTO ORktN.
Madison s.A6-J. sol Mutual build
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

Help Wanted-Male.


NATIONAL AUTO SCHOOL CORP. II
West Main, Founded on Honesty
"Prospers on Merit" Enter our ma
chine shop and become 4 practic Al
and up-to-date automobile man Pay
one-half down the balance when We
place you In a position paying $4,000
per month; day or night instruction.
RlCHMONp'S ONE PRACTICAL
SCHOOL AND AVIATION DEPART
MENT.
WANTED-CARPENT AND RE-
pair man; good position for a young.
sober. Industrious man: general re-
pairs. Address BIG. BUILDING, Box
2s7. Richmond, Va.
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL, II
West Main, Founded on honesty,
Prospers on merit" 10 years expert-
ence. all actual machine shop prae-
ttce. course unlimited: one-haif pay
able after we secure you q position
at 800 per month: day OF night IN.
struction. Richmond's one practical
school, near Jefferson hotel. An
Aviation Department.
ecLoRED MEN BECOME CHAuF-
feurs: easy term day or night
SOUTHERN ATTN SCHOOL, Alb
Brook avenue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

". Main. Madison 63VI.
LADIES YOUR HAIR: HAIR COLOR
ing. we have \. cclortnE that will az
once restore your hair to Its youth
full color, all shades In stock. ktCn-
MOSD HAIR EMPORIUM. 2el T..
Broad street.
FURNITURE, CHINA AND WEDDING
presents packed and shipped with
care Estimates cheerfutiy given.
JACOB UMLAUF, 1876 w. Broad D.,
phonA Madison a2o4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

WANTED FEATHER BEDs ASp Old
time furniture. Address BEARD, IL
" Main. Madison 630I.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-06

1000 Amer. Tobacco. ss, at 19T; 1900
Va Car. Chem list Mtg. s.. at 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
CLAIM ANCIENT LOAN;
S18,OOO,OOO SOUGHT
Chicago Heirs Say Ancestors Lent
Money to a Noble Family in
Germany.

Chicago. Sept. 26.-Descendants of
an ancient German family of nobility
will be asked TO pay two Chicago wom-
en- and other Americans more than
SIS 900 900, which the latter say their
ancestors lent those of the former a
century and a half ago. Mrs. Anna
Otto. 2661 Washington boulevard, has
begun a search for American heirs Of
the ancient Gorder family of SwitZer-
land. 1t was a member of this family
who lent Prince Won Witt of Germany
100000 marks, the principal of
which has never been paid, according
TO Mrs Otto. The Chicago woman
declares that her late husbands grand
mother, delivered the money to Prince
Won Witt, after which she and her en-
tire family were driven from Switzer-
land during the religious troubles of
the Mennonites. Portions of the Cor
der family settled in Nassau, the cap
ital CITY Of che Province OF Nassau.
Germany. Others came TO America
and their descendants are to be found
in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Hi
nOis. For time. Mrs. Otto declares,
the interest on the money was paid to
Pennsylvania family, but of recent
years neither this nor any part OF the
principal has been paid. Christian OF
to of Granville, Ill; Mrs. W. l. Trum-
bull of Clinton Ill, and Mrs. Otto
SchuuarzentrauD a daughter Of MIS-
Anna Otto of this city. are among the
heirs.
Miss Lima Zimmerman OF Nassau, Ger
many, is conducting the search abroad
Legal counsel has been engaged there
and attorneys are soon to be hired
here the Chicago woman 10 cooperate
with the former in their effort to col
lect the ancient loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
WILSON IS SILENT
ON THE WILEY CASE
Returns to Washington, but Will
dent Before Talking.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Secretary
Wilson returned today from a month
trip through the west. part of which
time he spent at his Iowa home. VII
son had no comment to make upon the
presidents disposition of the charges
against DR.. Wiley. He said he had not
discussed the subject with the presi-
dent and had not even read in full the
presidents letter to him, in which the
latter exonerated Wiley. Upon the re-
turn of the president to Washington it
is expected he and Wilson will confer
over the situation in the department
Of agriculture in connection with the
presidents expressed view that later
some radical action with reference to
the departments general efficiency
may be necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
PRESIDENT HELPING
KANSAS CELEBRATE
Central Figure in 5Oth Anniversary
OF Observation-Disclosures Laid
Aside for the Day.

Hutchinson. Kan. Sept. 26.-Pres-
ident Taft was the central figure here
today in the celebration OF the 5Oth
anniversary OF Kansas statehood.
Governor Stubbs. the Kansas delega-
tion in congress and many others
were present Politics was laid aside,
all parties joining in greeting the
president on his arrival early this
morning. In a speech here Taft re-
viewed the history OF Kansas and
paid tribute to the character OF its
inhabitants The president also paid
4 high tribute TO the late Congress
man Madison.
The president rode several miles
under boiling sun 20 the fair
grounds here. He was escorted by
q troop OF the 18th cavalry. On the
reviewing stand at the fair grounds
with the president were Governors
Stubbs, Kansas: Mann. Virginia: YES
sey, South Dakota, and Colquitt,
Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
Official Statement Places
the Number of Injured
at 88.
GUN SPLITS VESSEL
Turret, WrenChed Loose by Ex-
ploSion, Drops, CIeaving
Ship in Two.
FRENCH NAVAL LOSSES In
FIVE YEARS.

October, 1906-Submarine Luz
bin lost off Bizerta; 13 dead.
Feb. s, 1907-EXplosion on
torpedo boat 339; nine lost.
Feb. 10, 19O7-Cruiser Jean
Bart lost off the northwestern
coast OF Africa; no deaths.
March -. 19O7-Battleship
Lena blown up in Toulon har-
Dor; 1O7 officers and men per-
ished.
Aug. 13. 19Os-Gun exploded
aboard schoolship Couronne at
Toulon; six lost
Sept. 23, 190S-Gun exploded
aboard cruiser La Touche Ire
vile at Toulon; 18 lost.
May 81, 1910-Submarine
Pluvius remained submerged
after diving in the harbor of Ca
lals; 27 lost.
Sept. 20, 1911-Gun exploded
aboard cruiser Gloire at Toulon;
one killed; 13 injured, five ia
tally.
Sept. 25, 1e11-Battleship
Liberte, blown up and sunk In
Toulon harbor; 235 killed and
So injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
0UTRUNS
CHICAGO SHERIFF
Disappears From City When he
Hears of the Summons in
100000 Suit.
ECHO OF WHEAT CORNER
Notes Given During Disastrous At
tempt to Turn Fortune on the
Market.

Chicago H.. Sept 26. - JOS
eph Letter of Chicago, Washing
ton, and also the coal mines OF Zeig-
Ter. .-sometimes-wilI not help il
troduce the turkey trot" in Chicago's 5
uItra-fashionable circles. Mr. Letter
returned to Chicago last Saturday full
of enthusiasm for the eccentric dance
which has captured Newport. He de-
olared that Chicago must sanction and
adopt the dance or sink into social ig-
nominy. He even ventured the hope
that although he himself cannot dance,
he might bear a part in introducing the
novelty. But an unkind fate blasted Mr..
Letters plans He left Chicago sud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26

denly yesterday. In the manner of his
going he did a clever imitation of the
turkey trot" 1t consisted of ''trot-
ting" out of the Offices of the Levi T..
Letter estate, q East Van Buren,
street, by a rear way. and whirling
away by automobile to the EnglewoOd
station just in time to catch the Twen-
tieth Century limited for New York.
DUE TO ATTEMPTED CORNER.
Mr.. Letter did his little movement
to the accompaniment of a 100000
suit, brought by F. II. Peavey & Co. of
Minneapolis, as an outgrowth of Mr..
Letters disastrous attempt to corner
the wheat market several years ago. 1t
seeks to collect on notes given TO cover
grain held for Letter by the plaintiff
The suit was fled yesterday, Mr.
Letter having returned to Chicago Sat
urday to Took around" Deputy Sheriff
Joseph Pfnoke, Jr., started out with a
summons for Mr.. Letter. But Mr.. Lett
er heard about the suit, and decided
that he didn't want to be served with
a summons. He departed from the Of
fees Of his fathers estate via the back
way a few minutes before the deputy
sheriff entered by the front door.
FEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
The suit was filed by attorneys for
the Minneapolis firm TO forestall eva
sion by means of the statute of limita-
tons which would become operative
soon 1t is charged that Letter
gave notes aggregating approximately
s19S, 900 to pay for wheat bought at
the time of his plunge. II is said that
these notes have never been paid de-
spite several attempts to collect them.
The complaining company owns the
stock of the Peavey Grain company OF
Chicago. of which the late James Pet
tit was president. When Pet
tit was drowned in the lake near High
land Park last summer the fact devei-
oped that he had lost approximately
81 600, 900 OF the company's funds
through unauthorized and concealed
speculations The failure of the com
pany followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
M'NAMARA RETAINS JOB
Iron Workers Reflect Man Accused Of
Dynamiting.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 25.-The 18th
annual convention of the International
Association OF Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers reelected the entire
board OF directors with the exception
Of Eugene A. Clancy OF San Francisco,
whose i'll health was reported to be 50
serious as to prevent him serving an
other term This action retains in Of
fee j. !. Mcnamara as secretary
treasurer Until the latter may be re-
leased from jail at Los Angeles, where
he is confined on charges Of dynamit-
ing. the duties Of secretary and treas
urer will be performed By II. s. Hook
in Of the executive board. Tnstruc-
tions from the various locals were that
a vote OF confidence be given the en-
tire administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
MRS. PATTERSON is
MUM ON SHOOTING
Woman Who Kills Her Husband in
Denver Refuses to Discuss
Affair.

Denver. Col, Sept. 26-Mrs. Ger
trude Gibson Patterson. who yesterday
shot and killed her husband, Charles
A. Patterson, today refused to discuss
the tragedy. She says she may have
something to say after she has had q
conference with her attorneys. Mrs.
Patterson told the police that while
walking with her husband yesterday
the latter handed her a revolver. with
the words, There. go blow your head
off" She said what followed is a
blank 10 her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26

temperance in educational institutions
Avery compared conditions in Euro
pean universities with those in Amer
lea, his conclusion being favorable to
American institutions.
DESTRUCTIVE TO SCHOLARSHIP.
He said the conditions complained of
by Crane ARE largely due to the pres
ence Of idle rich, whose influence ev-
erywhere is destructive to scholarship,
to manhood and to womanhood."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
ANOTHER JOLT FOR
STOCKS IN NEW YORK
Steel, Union Pacific and Copper Take
Big Tumble, but Situation
Soon Changes.

New York, Sept. 26.-An outburst
of selling on the stock exchange when
trading began today carried down
prices swiftly, amid considerable ex-
citement. Steel fell OFF l IA. Union
Pacific declined 2 1-8, Copper stocks
2 5-S, and other stocks smaller
amounts. After a half hour of ex-
cited selling the character of the mar
ket changed abruptly and losses were
soon eliminated or greatly reduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
ORIGINATOR LOOP
THE LOOP is KILLED
G. Il. Clarke, Amateur Aviator, Vic
tim of Air Flight, Former BIZ
cycle Performer.

New York, Sept. &c. B. Clarke.
the amateur aviator who was killed az
the Nassau boulevard yesterday, vas
formerly a well known professional bi
cycle rider He was the originator of
the '1oop-the-loop" performance. which
has thrilled hundreds of circus audi
ences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
BLACKMAILER, IN
TRAP, C0NFESSES
Chauffeurs, Employed by Chi
cago Garage, Are Arrest
ed by Detectives.
NOTE THREATENS DEATH
Former Alderman Uses Decoy Pack
age in Apprehending Young Men
Who Demanded Money.

Chicago, Sept. ga conspiracy
tc blackmail a former Chicago alder
man out of $4,000 by threatening
his life and that OF his son was
brought to light by detectives from
Inspector Hunts Office yeterday when
Lester Harrison, "a years old, and
Yeatman Smith, % years old, both
chauffeurs in the employ of the Jack
son park garage, 1857 East Fifty
seventh street, were arrested after a
trap had been set for the former.
Smith confessed to having written
the letter to Mr.. Bennett. The let
ter, he said, was dictated to him by
Harrison.
The detectives last evening found
Marshall Flaglore, IA years old, 1860
East Fifty-seventh street, who told
the police that he mailed the letter
sent to Bennett and that it had been
given to him by Harrison.
10 CENTS TO MAIL LETTER.
He said he did not know at the
time what it contained, but had been
given 10 cents by Harrison, whom
he met on the street, to drop the let
ter in a mail box.
Harrison was caught by means of
a decOy package. He is "a years old,
is married. and has several children,
residing at 1913 East Fifty-seventh
street.
The letter was received by the for
mer alderman last Thursday at his
residence, 5SO7 Washington avenue.
1t demanded that he give the sender
1000 setting forth that both he and
his son would be killed if the demand
were not complied with. The letter
was signed:
Bob l.. Carter, Black Hand So
ciey."
TEXT OF THE DEMAND.
The missive reads as follows:
I'VE today demand of you $4,000,
which you will wrap up carefully in
paper and leave in the drug store at
East Fifty-seventh street and Lake
avenue, Sept. "a, at 7:3O p. m. The
money must be in paper ranging no
higher than $50 bills. If you decide
to leave it you will not be bothered
again, but If you refuse 1t will cost
you and your son your lives.
Address the package to Mr.. Bob
L. Carter. If any harm becomes the
man who comes TO get the package it
win cost your life. Beware. We are
Of the so-called Black Hand society
and we never fail or go back on our
word"
BOY CALLS FOR PACKAGE.
Immediately upon receiving the
letter Bennett gave it to Inspector
Hunt of the detective bureau. Mr..
Bennett left a decoy package at the
store and detectives kept watch.
1t was not until yesterday morning
that the package was called for. A
13-year-old boy asked for and receiv-
ed the package. He Is Edward Ep-
stein. 5436 Lake avenue.
The detectives followed the boy
and when at East Fifty-sixth street
and Lake avenue, he met Harrison
and handed him the package, the two
were arrested.
The Epstein boy said he had met
Harrison on the street a few minutes
previous and was given 10 cents by
him to go and get the package. The
detectives decided the boy was inno-
cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
twins Born 70 Hours AGAR.

Muskegon, Mich. Sept. 2s. - Mrs.
Grant DeyOre Of MoOrland has given
birth to twins, the babies being born
three days apart. One child Is exactly
- hours older than the other Physi-
clans say the case Is almost without
parallel In medical history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
Nav Abolish Commerce Court.

Washington, Sept 26.-Congress will
be asked TO abolish the new commerce
court when the regular session opens
IN December. Congressman Sims of
Kentucky, a democrat, who fought the
commerce court provision In the house
two years ago. stated today he viii in
troduce a bin as soon as congress con-
venes for the repeal OF this new por-
rion Of the federal railroad laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
Rodgers TO Have Rest

Salamanca, n. Y, Sept 26.-Cal-
braith p. Rodgers. the coast-to-coast
aviator. viii spend several days in
idleness. It being necessary practically
10 rebuild his aeroplane. wrecked By
barbed wire fence Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
PATIENT FALLS ON A
DENTIST; He MAY DIE
DIR. Burr BanniSter, Kalamazoo,
Mich, Pinned Under Chair
While Pulling Tooth.

Kalamazoo. Mich, Sept. 26.-While
pulling a tooth yesterday Dr. Burr
Bannister. one of the oldest dentists
in Kalamazoo. was perhaps fatally in
jured. The patient turned to one side
during the operation and tipped the
the chair over. pinning the doctor be-
meath it One of the arms of the chair
struck the dentist in the stomach,
causing an internal hemorrhage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
TURKISH FORCE WEAK.
Military Surgeons Meet.

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. o6.-Military
surgeons from various foreign coun-
tries are in Milwaukee attending the
annual convention of the association
OF Military Surgeons of the World
which opened today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26

Dubuque. Iowa. Sept 26.-The an
nuai convention Of grand lodge OF
Knights Pythias OF Iowa opened here
today The first formal public meet
ing will be held tonight The feature
this afternoon viii be a parade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
HEADACHE PILLS FATAL
Resident Of Canton, ILL.,, Succumbs
After Taking Eight Doses.

Canton, III, Sept. 26.-3Irs. Edward
Woodcock of this city died from the
effects Of pills taken 70 cure headache.
Saturday night she took eight Of the
pills She became III early Sunday
morning. and soon became uneon-
scious, remaining so until death. She
had been subject to headaches and
was in the habit OF using the pills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
u Percent Cotton Increase.

Washington, Sept. 2G.-There ~ an
increase Of more than ~ percent In
the supply Of raw cotton In the United
States durinC the cotton year ending
Aug. 81 last. according 20 the census
bureaus preliminary report issued 10
day. The supply amounted % 1850
379 bales, compared with l2,l8S,02l
bales for the previous year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
CHICAGO !. C. CLERKS
ARE NOT TO STRIKE
Possibility Of Such "A Move T. Secuted
by the Officials OF Iiaiiroad Ia
That City.

Chicago. Sept. 2G.-PossibilIty Of the
strike Of Illinois Central clerks extend
ing 10 Chicago was secuted by officials
Of that road today. Reports we're re-
ceiyed here today that several hun
dred clerks al various points in the
south had left their desks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
Battle at shsanaIIu.

Cheng-Tu, China, Sept 24.-(Deiay-
ed.)-In an engagement between gov
eminent troops and insurgents yester-
dty at Shvangliu, both sides lost
heavily. The insurgents hold Mel
chow,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
p. o. z. In Session.

st. Louis. Mo. Sept 2s.-The bien-
nal session OF the supreme chapter Of
the P. o. E, secret organization of
women. will begin here tonight The
national president. Mrs. Winona Evans
of Keokuk, Iowa, and other officers ar
rived this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
EXPRESS CONCERNS
APPEAL FROM ORDER
Wiling TO Let Reduced Rates Stand,
il After Trial. They Are Found
Remunerative.

Springfield, Ill, Sept. 26.-An appeal
from an order Of the state railroad and
warehouse commission declaring new
express rates IN effect in Illinois, Oct
l, filed today in the circuit court here
by various express companies. declare
they are willing to allow the new rates
10 remain in effect, If after g trial
they are found TO be remunerative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
Chancellor Avery, Nebras-
ka University, Decries
Use of Liquor.
ATTACKS IDLE RICH
Condition, He Declares, Largely
Due to Presence in Schools
of Wealthy Sons.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept 26.-Decrying
abuse of intoxicants at university So
cial functions, Chancellor Avery, at
the convocation of the University of
Nebraska today, declared he agreed
with R. T. Crane of Chicago as to in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-26
American is to be Made
Over Into Three New
Concerns.
COURT MUST APPROVE
Combine May Be Obliged to
Dispose of Plants Manu-
featuring LiCoriCe.

New York, Sept 26.-Plans for the
reorganization of the American Tobac-
co company to be submitted shortly to
the United States circuit court are
said today to provide for the forma-
tion of three new companies out of