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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
NOT WORTH YOUR WHILE, SHERIFF.
You Can't Have the Thugs Convicted by a
Texas Jury.

Houston, Tex, May If Sheriff Lips
comb. of Waller county, is correct in his
surmise. the recent sextuple lynching
at Sunnyside promises further sensa-
tional developments. The sheriff went
to Austin Immediately after the occur
renee to see the governor and explain to
him why no steps were taken to protect
the prisoners.
He told the governor that he believed
the mob was composed of white men;
that some of them were interested in
having two Of the negroes put out of the
way, and that the confession of the
Thomas brothers duplicating them was
stretched to cover the case, when the
work Of inducing the mob to make VIC
Tins of them also was an easy matter.
On this presumption the sheriff will
work in his efforts to locate the mem
bers of the mob, and if this belief proves
true the chances are that the affair will
develop into even a greater sensation
than the lynching.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07

cans never shirked action, as Grosve-
nor had declared-they did not pass
a money bill as they had promised in
the campaign, and answered Because
you dare not" Republicans had prated
about Democratic incompetercv because
the Democratic house had - amend
ments to. its tariff bill rammed down
its throat. '.Sweet is revenge: you'll
have to swallow thousand" he
shouted. LAS 603 is to a thousand and
odd. so is Democratic incompetency to
Republican incompetency."
Cannon of Illinois said that the tariff
bill had been sent to mo Mans Land"
referring to the senate, and he was in
favor of doing nothing not absolutely
necessary to carry on the government
until that measure was disposed of.
AS Dingley was about to move to adj
journ King Oem.) of Utah besought
him to delay that he might ask for the
immediate consideration of a resolution
which he was waving in his hand.
What is the resolution" Dingley in
quired. For the annexation of Hawaii"
was the reply, whereat the house broke
into q shout of laughter and immedi-
ately adjourned until Monday, shutting
off the resolution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
HUMPHREY BILLS NEXT WEEK,
Illinois SOlOns Will Wrestle with Them
Next Wednesday, Perhaps

Springfield, May 1.-THE opponents of
the Humphrey street railway bills in
the house determined to try yesterday
to take up the bills on first reading
When the effort was made and the
friends of the bills made no objection
they Were read the first time and made
special order for next Wednesday. An
amendment to the anti-departments store
bill was lost making the bill apply to all
cities instead Of only those Of $4,000 and
over population. The bill taxing for
eiSn" insurance companies 10 per cent.
on their gross earnings was killed.
In the senate a bill was introduced to
permit racing and pool-selling between
May l and Nov. l each year, no meet
to last longer than thirteen days. Bills
were passed prohibiting pawnbrokers
from charging more than per
cent. interest per month; to regulate
the practice of horse-shoeing and
providing for licensing horse-shoers; ex-
tending the minimum term of the pub
lie schools from five to six months The
vote by which Littlers antitrust bill
failed to pass was recOnsidered and
made the special order for next Tues
day. The bill eXempting cashiers in
public offices from the civil service rules
was advanced to third reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07

STORY OF THE pHARsALoS FIGHT
As Told by "A respondent with the Arm,
of the sultan.


London, May THE Daily Mails
correspondent with the Turkish forces
at PharsalCs, telegraphing yesterday
morning, says: Yesterdays battle was
the most decisive of the entire war. 1t
was not tended at the beginning that
the fight should be a regular pitched
engagement, but On the arrival of Ed
hem Pasha at the outposts a furious fir
ing began. The weather was cool and
the sky somewhat cloudy after thun-
der storm. The village of Pharsalos
could he seen huddled, as it We're, under
line of low-peakei hills. Higher and
roundabo were black hills rising
behind the others, while between us and
the village ran the small stream known
to the ancients as the Raipeus, crossed
by bridge at the railway. Between the
stream and the village were the Greeks
in an excellent position. well defended
by earth works. Their advance line
consisted of two brigades and their re-
serve of two half brigades, altogether
about 10000 men. As against these were
&c, GOO Turks.
The sight was superb. In many cases
the Greeks fought with the courage of
despair. The great black masses. form
hac, tit iteti SudlO " HcIu Ine Drl0Re.
covered the whole rich green plain. The
endurance and dash of the Turks were
magnificent. too. l reached the battle
field with a regiment whose men imme-
Giately began to run forward, dancing
under fire and shouting like children
when they saw the enemy. The Greeks
repuised them vigorously and followed
up the repulse- The Turks had formed
in a semi-circle of laundering batteries
and cracking battalions. The division
on the extreme right tried to cut off the
retreat to Domokos. while the remainder
of the force flung itself upon Pharsalos.
The battle was but little like the bat
ties described in books. There was no
firing Of volleys, no bayonet assaults. no
rush, no cheering; but only a steady.
ieisurely advance into the open i'm perfect
order. There was some Individual firing,
ard the soldiers shouted Allah. Allah
till the constant repetition swelled into
one heavy. monotonous shout. ] saw
some men suddenly fling up their hands
and fall face downward. but the Greeks
fire in the main was ineffective. Before
5 o'clock the last village north of the
river bad been taken. Then the village
CT Vasilli and the entrenchmentsn earth
river were stormed with, considerable
loss to the Turks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Scores on the Ball Field,

Chicago. May League scores on
the diamond yesterday We're: At Pitts
burg-Cincinnati !, Pittsburg3; at Phila-
delphia - Baltimore 4, Philadelphia 5:
at Boston-Washingt 1, Boston 5; at
observation-disclosures l, Cleveland 5; at
New York-Brooklyn 9. New York g.
ten innings; at Louisville-No game;
Louisville to late in arriving.
Western League: At Minneapolis
Milwaukee 8. Minneapolis 5; at St. Paul
Kansas CITY 4, st. Paul 6: at Grand
Rapids-lndianapolis g. Grand apids IA;
at Observation-Disclosures 3, Detroit II.
Western Association: At Burlington
Peoria 10, Burlington Il; at Quincy
dubuque 1t, Quincy 2; at st. Joseph
Rockford 4, St Joseph IL: at Des Moines
Cedar Rapids 4, Des Moines 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
LIVELY TIME IN THE House.
Clark of Missouri Brings Some Political
Chickens Home to Roost

Washington, May THE Republic
cans of the house yesterday followed
up their recent Endorsement of Reeds
policy of postponing the appointment
of committees by establishing the pol
icy of bi-weekly meetings through the
adoption of a resolution reported by the
committee on rules providing that the
house shall meet on Mondays and
Thursdays until further action. On this
resolution the Democrats and Populists
Were solidly arrayed against the Repub-
licans, and it was adopted by a vote Of
101 to So after partisan debate. The
opposition. led by Bailey, was based on
the ground that the programme would
prevent consideration of the bankruptcy
bill Bailey said that since the Republic
cans had been in absolute control of the
house he had believed it proper for the
Democrats to do nothing to hasten par
tisan legislation, particularly such legis-
lation as the tariff bill, which had been
passed.
There could be no excuse fcr refusal
to consider the bankruptcy bill. 1t
would bring relief to thousands of
worthy men throughout the country
and infuse new activity into many COM
Republicans brought forward any bank
ruptcy bill it would be the Torrey bill,
and ended by declaring that he would
never vote to adjourn except from day
to day until the bankruptcy bill had
been acted on. 1t was denied by Dali
zell that the rule had any bearing on
the bankruptcy bill. He explained that
the Republicans proposed to await the
| return OF General Henderson. who had
charge OF the bankruptcy bill in the
last congress. He notified Bailey that
the Republicans we're responsible for
the bankruptcy bin.
Bailey reminded him that the Fifty
third. Democratic house. had passed
bankruptcy bill which he considered
better than the Nelson bill. McMilIin
made a short but fiery speech against
the resolution Addressing the speaker
he said: The country remembers how
you revolutionized the practice Of this
government IN the Fifty-first congress
by new rules. that you might do bust
ness; and now having secured the rules
by which to do business you refuse to
| let the house do business"
Clark of Missouri. in an amusing
| 4peech. inquired why-if the Republi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Executors Notice.

Estate Of George Mixter. cecea>.d
THE undersigned having been appoir ted exec.
TOYS q the last will and testament OF fseorgi
Mixer. late Of the county OF Rock Island
state OF lllinois. deceased, hereby gives motto,
u al they will appear before the county court o
Rock Island county. AZ the Office Of the clerk o.
ssid court, in the city OF Rock Island, at tn,
July term, ON the first Monday IN July
next. al which time all persons having claim,
against said estate are notified and requested q
attend for the purpose Of having the came cd
jusfec. All PERSONS indebted TO said eoiste are
requested 70 make Immediate payment TO the ur
dersigned.
Dated this 81 day Of May, A. d. 1851.
FRANK MATER.
CHARLES X. MTxTER
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
LEGAL.
Administrators Motto,

tstsie OF slsar RObsoa. dccelaed.
lie uncsfuiGned having been appointed ad
mfnrtthior OF the estate of Srsan Hobeon
az OF the county OF Rock Leland. STAT. @
lBinoi-, deceased, hereby gives roiice ,a., 4
~ appear before the county court Of Rock lslAn.
scEti) 1t the Office Of the clerk Of laid caurf II
he ci'y OF Rock Island. At the june term on
~ 1frt Nonjay IN June next. q. which tim,
All per-ons having elaine against said estate ar,
aoined and requested 10 attend, for The pnrpo-,
S having the sane adjusted.
al pef-oLs Indebted 10 said eftste are recucsl,
d 70 make in mediate payment 10 the under.
srIed
Ds,ed thir I'd day Of April. A. d. 1897.
SAMUEL RoEsoS, Adni.rIstra' or
JsoEsoS & HURST. Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
No Damages for Injury at Initiation.

Dubuque, IA, May THE trial of the
case of George Harris against the Mod
ern Woodmen of America for $4,000
damages for alleged injury in being
Initiated, ended abruptly in the United
States court yesterday by Judge Wool
son ordering the jury to return ver-
dict for the defendant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Iowa state Printing Law.

Des Moines, Ia, May THE house
has passed the printing bill. making
reductions in the volume and price
amounting to from 15 to 20 per cent. af-
fecting an annual saving after May 1,
1898. Of about $4,000 This is the last
code revision bill. and is the result Of an
all-winter fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Public Building Mt fundamentals.

Washington, May 7.-Among the bills
favorably reported in the senate yester-
day was one for a public building at
Indianapolis. to cost s., 00O, 0OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Secretary to the Commission.

Washington, May 7.-Dr. j. H. Hol-
lander has been appointed secretary OF
the international bimetallic conference
commission. He is professor of economies
at the Johns Hopkins university and q
French and German scholar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Cut Him Half in Two.

Escanaba, Mich, May 7.-Yesterday
forenoon an employee of the Escanaba
Woodenware company named 4. w.
Stromberg was caught in the betting of
the machinery and thrown upon a saw
in such a manner as to sever both arms
and cut half way through his body. He
lived but a short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Dr. AngeI Arrives AT washington.

Washington, May DIR. Angel, of
Ann Arbor, the newly appointed and
confirmed United States minister to
Turkey, has arrived in Washington. He
called at the state department, and al
though it was diplomatic day and Sec
rotary Sherman was very busy in the
reception of the diplomatic corps, he
was shown at once into a private room
and accorded a long interview with the
secretary of state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
Sad Suicide OF q Mother.

Eau Claire. Wis, May Mrs Chas
Warden. of Elk Creek, mother OF twt
children and about to give birth to an
other, suicided yesterday by blowing he,
head on with her husbands shotgun,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
PHARSALOS FALLS
That Greek Victory Proves a
Turkish Triumph.
CoNsTANTIN Is NOW Al DoMoKos.

His Army Could Not Stand Close Quarters
with the MOslem, Who Is Now in Possess
sion of Another Hellenic Stronghold
salisbury Talks to the Primrose League
and Says European Peace Is More se
cure Than Ever.
London. May THE following has
been received from Athens. dated yes
terday: "A collective note will be
handed to the Greek and Turkish gov
ernments this Thursday evening orto-
morrow morning. calling upon them to
cease hostilities on the distinct assur-
ance that the powers will undertake the
final solution c: pending difficulties"
Larlsa, May :. a dispatch from
Pharsalos yesterday describes the battle
there which began Wednesday thus: =
Turkish corps fret appeared on tn
summit OF Mount Tekke yesterday morn
ing. From a formidable intrenched po-
sition on the hillside they attacked the
fourth regiment of Evzones about noon.
The latter made a strong resistance.
but were finally compelled to fan back.
The Turks then cannonaded and de-
stroyed the village of Ordskoni, which
is about two hours march north OF
PharsaloS. The crown prince having
ordered the entire army to draw up in
line of battle, the Greeks advlrcC
about p. m. The Turks. numbering
10000. Immediately descended the slopes
of Mount Tekke and planted batteries
which began TO lombard the Greek rsg-
ments. Owing to superiority of weight
the Turkish cannon inflicted heavy loss
es upon the Greeks, and especially near
the station.
Could Not stand Close Quarters.
The Turks continued to advance TN
til they came into close quarters, and
then the crown prince decided TO retire
to more commanding positions. All thu
ammunition and supplies have been
transported TO Domokcs. on the heights
of which the Greek batteries are pre-
pared for action. Tine Turks have
burned the village of Tatzi. and have
massacred n priest and the entire fami-
ly in the village OF Dioskani."
Edhcm PA 'I,a Pats L; straic.,irr.
Corstautinople May 1.-t;Ghem PGshc.
the Turkish commander-in-chief l.,
Thessaly. has sent the following dis
patch to the ministry of war. dated ye--
terday morning: The imperial army.
while marching to Pharsalcs. met the
enemy in the villages OF Soubatli. Sou
lodji, Turcomanli ard Lcnis. After
severe engagement lasting fifteen hours
we dislodged them from their positions
and advanced to Pharsalcs, which the
imperial army has just VIGOROUSLY oc-
cupied."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07
rHs THAyELERs' GUIDE.

htcAso, aocE leland = PAOIVlo
haavny-T.ckeis csn 10 purchassd o. bag
SSt check.c1 r Tventietp stroes oopoa
depot corner Yifth svspue n
e4ir'I -srs' -sfest. Prank a. P.umnsf. Assat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-07

Passenger unins leave O.. Il. ]. q r. moline
q sHueD depot I've tsD minutes carrier than tn
9 ven. Tra;nt marked daily. al oehss tsal00
d by except Sunday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21
surnRsrlrloNs ABOUT CATS.

Throwing cat overheard from . ship
VIII cause Il cyclone.
The rcnnsyiyAna Dutch believe black
cats cure epilepsy.
Three drops OF black cats blood ~
eaJd to he u cure for Group.
IL u cat washes herself calmly and
sutoothly the weather VIII he fair.
IL the family cat hew with cts back to
the fire there Will be a suuali
A person who dcspises cats will he car
ried 10 his grave In bowling storm.
II u cat sncc2es three tncs tho whole
family viii soon suffer from influenza.
To dream OF black cat al Christmas
tmc IN Germany Is an omen of alarming
Illness.
II IL rains on Dutch girls wedding day
T. Is because the bride has forgotten 10
feed her cat.
Iii ireland the cat must not he taken to
new house by a movtng FAMILY, eepc-
c!aliy af Wutcr has 20 he crossed.
A cat born IN May VIII be Of n nelan-
choly diSpoS t!on, given - Catching annhoa
and bringing them into the house
II it rains when there ls large washing
on the Lne IN German IL "a "a stare sign
that the house mother haa VI tr,s,ted the
cat,
Rad luck viii follow u black cat
crosses your path for tho deNA rrowls
aboml. especially at night. IN the guiso oil
a black cat.
In Scotland they used to cure orysipeiaa
by cutting OF half u cate ear aud l"tuns
the blood from tho wound drop on tho
diseased part,
In moving In Scotland the family cat Ia
thrown into the new house before the lam
liz enters N order thOt II may absorb any
disease or curse LETT by former tenants.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21
SOME SHORT LETTERS.

Adi;e zipprain of Victoria hopes the
laps VII be able to do something for
swee, calf named 'sugarlump." Bessie is
new member of the club.
Pearle Tamplin OF Hearne says she
Would IKE TO correspond with Daisie OIL
phint Pearle is a new Hap.
Ida Woodall of Longview SAYS she lives
N big farm i've miles from town and
Two miles from the school house.
Violet, Carl and Edith Straley are thrco
new APPROPRIATENESS who live at Adams
VILE. They like to read the Hap letters.
Mary Belle Jensen of North Galveston
horos Georg0's chair Will give her much
pleasure Mary Is II new Happyhammer.
Love Phillips of Portars Is admitted as
member of the club, Love says there
are many pretty violets where he Lives.
Mlttie Virginia Morley of Valentine is
added to the long list of HappyhaInmcrs.
She must write with pen and ink next
time.
Gusse Breed OF Headsvllle. IN Robert
son county, Is trying to get mp q collec-
ton for the Buclner orphan Home al
Dallas.
Annto MNls Of Lapa-a says she has a
cousin named Lura Edwards who has
never walked a step In her life except on
clutches.
Mona swartz of Stratton says it has
She has pieced two quilts and is working
on another
Emma Hatch OF Mudoon. In Fayette
county, says she has a little crippled
cousin who Is years old and can neither
walk nor talk.
Annie Crittanden Of Stoneham Is admit
ted as a llappyhammer. Annie ana her
brother George sent a contribution for
Georgaa's chair.
Annie Delany of Dodge sent cents 80
be added to the chair fund. Annie would
IKE 10 correspond with some Hops living
outside of Texas.
Claudia Irena Woodall OF Longview says
the woods are filed with pretty flowers
and that the clubs favorite, the violet, is
growing everywhere.
Eva Nalverde of Lake Charles. La.
wants 10 know what has become Of Mary
Smith. Eva sent the Happyhammer a
bunch of pretty Nolcts.
Willie Hoslolns, Sallie Barry and Bohbie
Edmondson of Brookshlre think the NAL
tese cat IS very pretty. They sent q
cents for the chair fund.
Lee Truit OF Sharpsbirg is a e-year-old
boy who becomes Happyhammer this
week. Lee sent a contribution for the
Georgia Anderson chair fund.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

Monaville, Waller Co, TeNas-Denr
HGnhammer: Here l come again 20 chat
a while with you | was glad to see my
| think that Guy Nagen writes ouch IN
tcresting letters. Ella Mohan, WY don't
yon write again? | enjoy reading the
HanpyhammerS' letters 30 much. ! am
II years old I woGid Ike 10 correspond
with some of the Hips. | didn't vote in
the last contest. My favorite dog Is the
shephtrd What has become oil Suuset2
Why don't you write ofteacr. sunset2
30 10 school now. ! am in the Fourth
grade. l rope Georgia viii ret her chair.
Wien | read about tho little blind boy x
made me feel sad Tho boys ought to be
glad that they have their lives without
the suffering thar some have TO endure.
Your loving Hap.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

The Happyhammers are the young
people who read the Youths Department
OF me Houston Post. There are no fees
OF charges Of any kind connected with tho
eiuo. BOYS ana girls who read The Post
may ne enrolled as active members BY
sen1ihg name. age and address.
an ls the object OF all Happyhammers to
Hatumer happiness when and wherever
HToasIne Hence the club name and motto.
INC clup Hover Is the violet. the club tree
,the I'VE oak. and the club pet is the mock
themselves. The favorito dog OF the Hap
herd.
inc club colors are rose and gray These
eoiors are intended to be worn with or
without the club button or pin. They are
Hdue INTO badge by pinning or sewing
tosether two pieces of narrow ribbon, one
VI tese PINK and the other of light gray.
me cub button is made OF cellulol1. The
ground is white, with the words "i1ouston
rrppst n. II. Club" painted in violet color,
ne cru Hover IL engraved in the center
anu anu W OF violet color. The letter II Is IN
idfSe type on each side of the violet. 1t
nthes pretty little badge and Will he
sent 10 any Happyhammcr upon the re-
eeipt or ~ cents. In ordering a button,
auuress your letters to the Haphammef.
eare Ihe Post, Houston, Texas.
For every new subscriber sent by a
Fappyhammer FOR the Scmi-Weckly Posn
d ciub button will be given free. The sub
scilDer secured can be either for three
months. six months or a year; 10 matter
winch OF the three it Is. your badge VIII
not cost YOU anything. When sending a
subscriber send your letter TO the business
oihce OF The Post.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

GATHERING WILD FLOWERS.

Salem, Texls.-Dear Haphammer. My
papa takes The Post and read the let
ters, They are 50 interesting that | can
hardly wait for The POST to cople. | am
sorry the Newfoundland was defeated. I
have been going TO school. but our school
Is out now, our teachers natno was Mrs.
Fannie McGlamery | am sorry l.1rle
Georgia haSn': got her chair yet, but VIII
send IL cents TO help her get II. My dear
grandnamua lives with us. | have been
TO pick flowers several timcs. They are
so pretty. The violcts grow all around
us and the doewood is In bloom now. l
VIII ask the Hape a question; Who es-
capped from the Alamo and who were
tho commanders of it2 l viii say good
bye 10 the HAIRS, hop.ng Georgia VIII get
her chair. a true Hap.
Eusip HALLIDAY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

been deserted for tho superior attractions
OF the kitten The boy had graspet the
Kitten Just IN from, OF its hind legs and
was Squeezing Il 70 ban IN a burst Of ef-
tecticn. the kittens head was hanging
lease Aself and niewng pleously. The
ba1y's sister a few years older. ran out
and andeayoref 10 persuade the baby %
"chang,s ends" on the cat. Hold It's head
uu." she acUidcd. After many screaming
Irotes'atlons fne succeeded IN getting tho
blaen's neck In tho haby's graep which
dil not help the ANIMALS condition. The
Kitten was The calinsst of all and patient
Is rcfra.ned from scratching the baby.
ore OF tho cat family Will stand an
amount Of hauling frol a child which II
would resent In an older person IN an in-
sfarH Win bitts and scratches. The pa
tierce OF dogs and cats when In the GUS
tcdy OF children has often been remarked
ana = part % the Providence which keeps
children from harm