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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
STRIKERS TO MEET DIFFICULTY.
Leader Says He Is Not with Them-CGr.
riers Stand by the Contractors.


So at noon today, unless the grain
all union men employed along the docks
in this city will quit work. That will
include the coal beavers. tallymen, sta
tionary engineers. firemen and all other
men employed in the elevators, freight
houses and other establishments on the
docks. About $500 men will be af-
fected by this move. in addition to the
1880 grain shovelers already on strike.
Henry-C. Barter. of Detroit. secretary
of the executive board of the Inter
national Longshoremen's association,
who is in the city. has called meeting
of the board for tomorrow, and an en-
deavor Will be made by them to bring
about a settlement of the present trou-
BILE. Should the effort prove fruitless
it is possible that all the longshoremen
employed on the docks in the great
lake cities may be called upon to quit
work. Individually Barter is opposed
to the strike of the grain shovelers,
and uphoIds the contractors, but he
cannot speak for the board. Until &C
ton is taken by the executive board
there will be no move made at outside
ports to aid the strikers.
Yesterday the situation was further
complicated by the refusal of some 200
Contractor Connors The men say that
they are not striking out of sympathy
for the grain shovelers. but in order to
get rid of the middle men or contractors
and secure an advance of wages from %
to 30 cents an hour. An important
event yesterday was the .unseating by
the United Trades and Labor council
of the delegates from old Scoopers' I'M
ion y. 81. The action of the council
virtually makes all the men now work
ing for the contractors non-union men,
The action of the Lake Carriers as
ISOLATION in notifying Contractor Con-
nors that they would support him in
his fight has given consider able strength
TO the contractors. James Corrigan. of
Cleveland. president of the Lake Car
riers' association. arrived in the city
last night. and in an interview stated
that the association intended to stick
by Counors and in case IL should be
come apparent that he is unable to fui-
fill his contract and unload all the
grain sent to this port the grain will
be shipped to Cleveland. Erie and down
the St. Lawrence by the Canadian canal
route. The only effect of the strike.
said Corrigan, il II is continued. will be
to destroy Buffalo's grain shipping in
terestS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

Lord Rosebery has taken issue against
Sunday papers in England.
The only Buddhist temple outside the
Orient was formally dedicated at Phila-
celphia Wednesday.
The body of Hiram F. Marvin, who
disappeared from his house at Chicago
March IL. was found in the lake.
Owing to the drouth Mexican planters
have suffered much loss. being unable
10 carry on planting to the fullest eX-
tent.
The betrothal of Princess Margaret
of Connaught to Prince Frederick Will
lam. son of Prince Albert of Prussia, is
announced.
Baron Won Kardorff proposes to stamp
out socialism in Germany by depriving
active Social Democrats of the franchise
for five years.
Milwaukee's health commissioner has
recommended that the city establish
dairy where mothers may get pure milk
for their babies.
The beautiful granite monument
erected by the state of Kentucky in
Chickamausa park was dedicated with
imposing ceremonies.
Everett Claer was held to the circuit
court at Watertown. Wis. on a charge
of carrying keys designed to open locks
\ body was found in Dead Mans
slough, not far from Stoddard. Vernon
county, Wis The man that found il be-
lieved the skull was crushed
Major H J. McGrath. of Eau Claire
Wis. has gone to New York and sails
on the 18th for Manila. via Suez, under
orders from the war department.
Richard Harding Davis. writer, and
Cecil, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs John
Marshall Clark. of Chicago. were mar
ried at St GabrieFs chapel, Marion,
Mass. yesterday
An examination OF the books of J. Z
Wiscoskie. ex-county treasurer Of Ar
gentine. Kan. discloses - shortage OF
between 10000 and $4,000. wiscoskie
disappeared last week
The order of the Chicago authorities
refusing flower peddlers permission to
keep stands on the sidewalks in the
downtown district has paralyzed the
Chicago flower market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Verdict for Hail the claim.

Neillsville. Wis, May Sin the trial
of the case of Renne VS.. the United
States Leather company. the jury yes
terday returned a verdict assessing the
damages to the plaintiff in the sum of
10000. Hiram Renne sued as guardian
ad Item of Clyde Renne for damages
resulting from personal injuries in the
sum of S40.0C0 The plaintiff while in the
employ of the defendant company was
thrown from car while passing through
the company's yards by steam pipes ex-
tending across the track. Both sides
had a big array of legal talent from
Madison and tie case was hotly con-.
teSi cd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Masters Sale.
jackson & Hurst. Attorneys.


State of Illinois. -
Rock Island county.
In the Circuit Court. IN chancery. Fore
closure. General No iSi0.
The Home Building and Loan Associate n of
Rock Island Rudolph +. Oberlander and
Bertha r \. ObcTl ander and Oh i Henning,
Louis F. Henning. and Fred Henning. rarS-
ners. sc, aS &. Henning 4 Sons. aud Clara
Pearson.
Notice is hereby given wat by virtue OF 4
decree of said court. e tered in the above en-
titled cause. on the Fifth day OF April A d.
1922, shall, on Saturday the Twcnty-Scventh
day OF May y. ID. isF9. at the hour OF two
O'Clock in the afternoon. at the east door Of
the court house in the city of Rock Island. in
said county OF Rock Island, To satisfy said de-
cree. sell NJ public yendue to the highest bid
der FOR csSl that certain parcel OF land.
situate in the county OF Rock Island and state
of Illinois known and described follows,
tO-wIt:
The est one half 90 of Lot Number Ten
40. in bio * Number Three CD. in Pitts. Gu-
bert s Pitts sccJrd addition TO the city of Mo
line.
Dated II Rock Island Illinois, this Twentieth
day OF April 4. ID. 1879.
ELwIN z. PARNENTER.
Master in Chancerv. Rock Island County. III.
JACKSON s HURST. Complainaats Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
IDAHO RIOTERS. STRONGHOLD.
Troops Ordered to Canon Creek and Null
Ian to Make Arrests.


Wardner. Ida. May 1.-THE troops are
continuing the search for the rioting
strikers and a number have been placed
under guard General Merriam, Attor-
ney General Hays and United States
Marshal Ramsay have arrived here. a
detachment of troops has been ordered
to Canon Creek and Mullan. the strong
holds of the enemy, and with them will
so a number of non-union miners who
will try to identify the dynamiters. 1t
is feared that the desperate men will
give battle before they will give in to
the officers
Wallace Ida. May 5.-The hegira
from Canon county still continues. Men
are going out over the mountains swell
as by train. The snow on the mountains
is ten feet deep and very soft. 1t will
probably take from two to four days
to go from Burke to the railroad in
Montana. The Hecla mine closed down
yesterday, as there are no men to work
it. Other mines were running short of
men. though suffering less than the
Standard or rhe Frisco. No new men
are coming yet. but they are expected
daily from Butte, where the Occur
d Alene men are mostly going.
Four hundred United States troops
are on guard in the Couer d Alene min
ing district and martial law is in full
force in Shoshone county, Ida. Briga-
der General II. c. Merriam has de-
manded. if possible, the arrest of all
those implicated in blowing up the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine. Every
avenue of escape from the Couer d Alene
district is guarded by one or more COM
panies of troops. One hundred and TWEEN
ty-eight men accused of participating
in Saturdays riot have been arrested
and are under guard of United States
troops near the railroad station here.
General Merriam has established
strict censorship over the telegraph Of
fee here ard nothing is allowed to go
out regarding the plans for the arrest
of the remaining suspects. The taking
Of testimony in the cUrpners inquest
ever the bodies of Smith and Cheyne,
who were shot and killed by the mob
Saturday last, was commenced yester-
day.
Wallace. Ida. May 1.-Two troops of
cavalry came here yesterday and ar
rested practically every man in town.
They were taken to Wardner last even
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05

sent to the marriage of their daughter
to the prince. They decline to be seen.
and nothing further can be learned at
the residence of II. II. Honore, where
they are visiting. Nothing was given
out concerning the time or place where
the ceremony viii take place.
Miss Grant. it is stated, met Prince
Cantacuzine in Rome three months ago.
Prince Cantacuzine. it is stated, is q
years old and a lieutenant in the I'M
rerial Guards. He is said TO be the
possessor of vast estates in Russia.
Miss Grant is % years old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Julia COrlxeD deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex-
ecutriN of the last will aud Testament of julia
Corken. late of the county OF Rock Island,
state OF Illinois. deceased hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county. at the county
court room, in the city OF Rock Island. At the
June term on the first Monday in June
next. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested TO attend. for the purpose of hay
ing the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF April, A. ID. 1929.
JULIA CORkEN. EXecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of henry Ki.Sorf. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
misunderstanding of the eSta c of Henry krdOrf.
late OF the county OF Rock Island. state OF ILL
uois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court of ROcl,
Island county. at the county court room. In the
city of Rock Island. IT the July term, on the
hrSt Monday In July next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested TO attend, for the
purpose or haginR the same ad listed.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
qucstcd To make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated tn s 10Th day of a pill, A. ID. 1922
ANNA kIRDORF, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05

Marion r. Sweeney, attorney.
ate of Mary O'COnueu- deceased

Estate of Mary O'Connel deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutrix of the last W II and testament of Mary
O'Conneu late of the county of Rock Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, at the July
term. the first Monday In July next.
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose OF having the same
ad iuSted. All persons indebted to said estate
requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this list day of MAJ, A. ID. 1929
MARGAREr THlELE. Executr1I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Mime Scale Case Arbitrated.

Springfield. Ills. May 5.-The state
board Of arbitration last night decided
the Chicago and Alton ub-distIict case
fixing the mining price at 35IA cents per
ton. run of mine. reduction of Az
cents on, the Springfield scale. The
board recommends that the rental of
company houses be reduced 20 per cent.
the store order system be abolished and
cash paid for wages. These changes
will be equivalent to an additional 2la
cents per ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Fitz and Jenries to rIgnt at Denver.

Denver, Cole, May 5.-ManaSer Otto
c. F1oto. OF the Colorado Athletic as
ISOLATION. last night received a telegram
from Brady and Julian, representing
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons, accepting his
offer and agreeing to fight in Denver.
His offer includes purse of S25 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Jones "A Candidate for Governor.

Toledo, May 5.-Mayor Jones late yes
terday afternoon fled a list of delegates
to the Republican state convention to
be voted upon at the coming primaries.
Mayor Jones by this announces that
he will be candidate for governor at
the coming convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
AUTHORITIES CLASH AT PANA.
sheriff Enters Suits Against the Militia
Offcers and Cor. Tanner.

Para. MS. May 5-As a result of the
arrest Of Sheriff Downey and his chief
deputy. Doyle. yesterday morning by a
detail Of militia and the taking of their
arms by orders Of Captain Couch. CoTO-
ner T L. Bradley has served two writs
OF repievin on Couch Coroner Bradley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
Manuel Wins the Derby.

Race Track, Louisville. May 5.-Man-
uel won the Kentucky Derby by one
length: Corsine. second; Mazo, third.
Time PIP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
FRED GRANTS DAUGHTER
Follows Her Aunts Example and viii
Wed a Foreigner.

Chicago. May 5.-A cablegram from
Paris announces the engagement of
Miss Julia Grant. granddaughter of
General Grant. and Prince Michel
Cantacuzine. comte speransky of Rus
STA.
General ard Mrs. Fred Grant. who
are in Chicago. announced Wednesday
evening that they have given their con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05

Will Stop the Wheels of Commerce from
Buffalo to Duluth Unless the Carriers
Association Submits to the Unions De-
mands, and What They Are-Contractors
Must Go Is One-Progress of the Mill
tary Campaign in Idaho.
Buffalo. N Y, May ). The grain
saovelers and the freight handlers have
pronounced their ultinatum to the Lake
Carriers association. At a mass meet
ing yesterday afternoon il was an
uourced amid great applause that I'M
less the Lake Carriers association &C
ceded to demands of the men by today
noon the entire commerce of the lake
from Buffalo to Duluth would be tied
up. Between 1000 and 5000 men were
present.
Has a Ciach the Situation.
The hall was filled, and crowd stood
about the outside. The meeting was
addressed by John NJ. Hennessy; Pres
ident ?. j. Mcmahon, of the New
Shovelers union; NJ. ]. Foley, repre-
senting the men employed in the ele-
vators. and ohters. Mcmahon an
nounced that the time had come when
the whole plan of the movement could
be made known. We have everything
in our power" he said. Unless the
Lake Carriers association comes to our
terms by tomorrow at noon the COM
merce of the port of Buffalo and all
along the lakes will be tied uD. We
have been working on this matter for
weeks, and know what wee are doing.
If we want financial help we can get
all we need
Contractors VIII Have to Go.
He thanked the man for the good
judgment they had shown in keeping
quiet and orderly. and cautioned them
about getting into any trouble. In the
front of the hall We're about 200 Poles.
members of the new Freight Handlers
union. and the speeches were Translated
into Polish for them. NJ. j. Foley an
rounced amid loud cheers that today
at noon every man now working in an
elevator would quit. "All we want is
what is fair he said, but we will
stand by you men to the end. The
coal handlG,rs who have been serving
the lake cafriers vessels have a ready
quit work, the engineers will 60 out to-
morrow and the contractors Will do no
more work on the docks in Buffalo"
UItimatum as to business
The grain shovelers of the new local,
No. 81. have formulated the following
as a statement of their position: First,
The abolition of the saloon boss sys-
tenn; second. agreements directly with
the Lake Carriers association. or with
the various elevators; third. payment
of the scoopers at the offices of the
elevators or at n business office like
those maintained by employers in other
reputable industries The freight
handlers effected an organization
Wednesday night. Resolutions were
adopted indOrsing the position taken by
the grain shovelsrs. Another resolution
to the effect that the freight handlers
would stand by the grain shovelers and
refuse to work for the grain shoveling
contractors was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, May 4.
Following were the quotations on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05

Produce: Butter - Extra creamer-
les, l5i56l6c per ID: extra Gairies, lac;
fresh packing stock. 10Q1012c. Eggs
Fresh stock, u12M12c per dozen. Live
Poultry-Turkeys, Toe per III; chickens.
10c; ducks. S5p9c; geese. $4.00G5.c0 per
dozen. Potatoes Common to choice,
i5M4Sc per bu. Sweet Potatoes-IIli-
nois. S2.50GC2.75 per Dbl. Apples-Com-
mon to fancy. s3.5OG5.O0 per Dbl
fva
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-05
STRIKE ULT|MATUM.
ShoveIers at Buffalo Threaten to
Tie Up All the Lake
Business.
CLAIM TO HAVE A SURE THING"

Will Stop the Wheels of Commerce from
Buffalo to Duluth Unless the Carriers
Association Submits to the Unions De
mands. and What They Are-Contractors
Must Go Is One-Progress of the Mill
tary Campaign in Idaho.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
a Nice Little Hint For George.

A business man has daughter and
also confidential clerk, and the conf
Dental clerk has for some time been at
tentive to the daughter but he has not
or had not a month ago-sufficient
courage to come to the point though
the young woman. goodness knows. has
never done anything to scare him off.
for he is first class fellow in every re-
spect The other evening he was max
ing a call and about o'clock her ia
ther came in
"Ah. George. he said. "how about
that deal we We're talking about this
afternoon? Did you see the party?'
Yes, sir, replied George, ''and l
expected to see you this evening and
tell you about it. -
my dear said the father. turning
to his daughter. will you retire for a
few minutes? George wants to speak
business for awhile
The daughter rose up, but hesitated
why do have to go?'' she asked
doubtfully
Because, dear, smiled the father.
''you are not interested. Why do you
want to stay?
She blushed and started out.
Because, papa, she twittered, "I' d
rather like to hear George talk business
just once .
Then George got red and the father
looked at them both significantly, and
the girl tied.-London Answers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
ThackervIlle Incorporation Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, as agents for the petition
ers, have filed with the clerk of the
United States court, at Ardmore, in
the Southern District of the Indian
Territory, a petition, praying that
the following described territorial
limits be incorporated and styled the
town of 'Thackerville," towit:
Section 1, 9 8, ,r1e e; section -,
to- s, 1 g; section 6, s, T , e;
section Z, s, r ? e.
That a map of said limits is filed
with said petition, showing accur-
ately the boundaries and location of
said land, and is made a part of said
petition; that said petition is now on
file with said clerk of said court in
the said town of Ardmore, l. T.; and
the same will be heard in the United
States court for the Southern Dis
trict of the Indian Territory, at
Pauls Valley, l. t., on the 8th day OF
March, 1899.
And of all of which parties oil inter
est will take notice to appear and
contest same.
This February 9Th, 1899.
w. H. HARPER,
T. $. LEFTwITCK,
A. @. LESLIE,
Agents for Petitioners.
Ledbetter e Bledsoe, attorneys for
petitioners.
First published February 9Th, 1899,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
Opening Of the Crescent Hotel
EUREKA SPRINGS. ARK.

On February 23rd Mr.. j. G. Plank
will formally open the Crescent Hotel
for the season of 1899. A cordial in
vitation is extended to the general
public to attend. Special rates will
be made for the occasion.
For further information call on or
address the nearest Frisco Agent, or
b. +. DUNN, T. f. X p. A.,
Oklahoma City. o. T.
BRYAN SNYDER, G.. p. A.,
St. Louis. No.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
Posing as a Hercules.

ssI could tell you story about STRONG
men photography. Some of the minor
limbs of the fraternity depend on the
cunning of the camera for advertise
ment So said photographer,
lone fellow. who visits country fairs
and casual shows, goes through tricks
of a kind wonderful to the unscientific
mind They are merely tricks after all
and his strength is catch He depends
ON his photos for advertisement In pos
ing he folds his arms tightly. dilates
the muscles of his neck and lines his
veins with prussian blue His picture
gives you Hercules in his power of maj
esty In private he is a well developed
man. without any swagger of sinew or
strength.
Professional strong men are as clev
er at make up as society actress. The
latter lavishes attention on face and
neck. while breast and ribs muscles
and throat occupy the former for hours
ere the camera confronts them. A few
lines about the body add pounds to the
weight of a strong man (in the pic
ture) studied pose imparts addi-
tional forlnidability
The veins of a certain professional
Hercules protrude like whipcord in the
Photographic cabinet He dusts them
with powdered ultramarine and treats
the high parts of the muscles with in
dian red Otherwise his picture would
appear quite ordinary. - Cincinnati
EnoT7irpr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
French HunlOr.

Madame Ito her chambermaid)- Jus
tine the dOorbell rang.
lis madame sure it wasn't the
clock2''
Couldn't bet is only quarter of
10"
'Yes. but madame knows the clock
is fast r'-Echo de Paris
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
FRIsCO LINE.
ST. Louis qId Son Francisco
Railroad Company.

Take the most popular route to St.
Louis and all points East, Kansas
City and all points North and West.
Santa Fe trains make close conucc-
tionS at Oklahoma City and Wichita
for all points on the Frisco Line.
st. Louis and Kansas City Mail and
Express leaves Oklahoma City 9:15
every morning: leaves ST. Louis $40
every evening and arrives at OklahO-
ma City 6:2O the following evening.
Through Reclining Chair Cars with
out change Pullman Palace SleeperS
from MOnett to st Louis aud Kansas
City. You can secure berthS before
leaving Oklahoma.
Further information will be cheer
fully given by the nearest Agent or
B.F. DUNN, It. f. s. P. A..
Oklahoma City, o. T.
BRYAN SNYDER, G. p. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-02-22
sInrteIIo Towers In England.

Whatever may have been the defen-
sive value of martellO towers a century
ago it has entirely evaporated now
There are a good many of them on the
coasts Of Essex. Suffolk, Kent and Sus-
sex. These massive round towers, some
40 feet high. were regarded as and very
likely were splendid defenses at the
time they were erected. but they have
long been used only for coastguard pur
poses Their name is derived from the
Italian coast towers which were erected
as protection against pirates. Warn
ing that suspicious craft was in sight
was given by striking a bell with a
martello or hammer 1t was the power
full defense made in 1894 by lie Teller
at the tower of Mortella with only IS
men against a simultaneous sea and
land attack. led by Lord Hood and Ma
jor General Dundas. which brought
them into favor III this country. 1t was
thought that they would be a splendid
defense against "Boney- - London
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