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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

Governor Roosevelt. of New York. IA
vors the whipping post for wife beat
erS.
Greece has had another earthquake.
th etown of Siguditza being much dam
aged.
Mrs Lucinda Pratt. OF Chicago. cele-
yesterday.
Paul Lawrence Dunbar. the negro
poet. is seriously i'll with pneumonia at
New York
Joseph Trimborn. a wealthy citizen
IF Great Falls. Mont. has disappeared
in New York.
Denis T. Swenie will be reappointed
fire marshal of Chicago. rumors to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
IT is impossible to get enough laborers
for the Oshkosh--Neenah( Wisl Inter-
urban road in that vicinity
Much talk is current at Washington
Indicative of an extra session OF con-
sress nor later than October.
1t is believed that the court of casa
ton in France will make public its de-
creee in the Dreyfus case May 20.
The Hague has adopted-7s to "A
credit to entertain the peace conference.
TIE four negatives were socialists
James Brady lesped to his death at
Chicago while trying TO aIight from a
rapidly moving train or which he was
stealing ride.
The Great Central Railway company
(Great Brittany has ordered twenty
freight engines at the Baldwin Locomo-
tive wcEks, Of I,hiia6eIphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Legislation for Michigan.

Lansing. Mich. May 6.-The bill pro-
viding for the increase OF the limit Of
authorized capital permitted mining
corporations has passed both houses.
The house has passed the bill providing
for the establishment of day schools for
teaching the deaf by the oral method.
This body has also passed law making
of sweatshops. The senate had a long
debate over resolution fixing final ad-
iouVnment for May 81, but took no
decisive action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Be,oit Win, OratoricaI Honors.

lincoln, Neb.. May 6.-The twenty
sixth annual contest of the Northwest
ern Interstate Oratorical association.
comprising colleges of Nebraska. ILL
nois. Wisconsin. Minnesota. Kansas,
Colorado. Iowa. Ohio. Missouri and In
diana was held here last night and first
place honors were awarded the Wiscon-
sir orator. r. Z. Lyman. of BeIoit. Sec
ord place went to George E. Farrar. OF
DePauw university. Indiana. ard third
to s. NJ. Holiday. Simpson college. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Scores ON the League Diamonds.

scores were as follows: At Baltimore
Philadelphia 6. Baltimore 4; at New
York-Washington 4. New York 3: at
observation-disclosures II, Cleveland 2: at
Boston-Brooklyn II. Boston 2: at Pitts
burg - Louisville ). Pittsburg z; at
Cincinnati-St. Louis ,, Cincinnati >.
Western League: At Detroit - In
dianapolis ?, Detroit .: at st. Paul
Kansas City !, st. Paul 3: at Minneapo-
lis-Milwaukee 6. Minneapolis ,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
,Hunter and Ryan, would orae. the

tHunter and Ryan, would order the
miners to quit work at once.
They stated that fully % per cent. Of
the miners neither lived in company
houses nor bought at company stores.
So that the reduction in rent and 6:s-
continuance OF store orders would af-
feet but small FER cent. President
Hunter further sa;6 that the conditions
Were almost exactly the same as in
June. 1883 when the board of arbtra
ton sustained the scale. only the coal
companies now have a reduction OF %
cents Fer ton in freight rates to Chi
CaEo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
New formed lakes,

New formed lakes. canals, etc, of.
ten become mysteriously populated with
fish. This is believed to be effected by
birds which, having been feeding on
fish spawn elsewhere, alight in the new
waters and drop some of the spawn
from their billR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
REJECTS THE STATE AWARD.
Illinois Mire Workers viii Not Accept tIis
Arbitrator Decision.

Springfield. Ills. May Estate Presi-
dent Hunter and state Secretary Ryan.
of the United Mine Workers, yesterday
informed an Associated Press repre-
sentative that the miners in the Chi
cage and Alton sub-district would not
accept the decision OF the state board Of
arbitration as TO the scale OF wages.
and declared that II the operators in
sisi On the scale fixed by the board they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Fire Sweeps Greenvillc. NC.

Greenville, N C, May 6.-Fire started
Thursday night in the upper floor of the
two-story building occupied by e NJ.
Cheek as bar room. The fire ragged six
hours before it could be gotten under
control. Twenty-Five stores and offices.
the King House and the postofiice are
among the buildings destroyed. The to-
tai loss is estimated at from 500, GOO to
$50 eco, with $40, 900 insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
"U. s. Mail" on street Cars.

Washington. May 6.-Postmaster Cen
eral Emory Smith made a ruling yes
terday that the sign ~. 5. Mail" or
other sign indicating the carriage of the
mails. must be carried Only by such
cars on street railway lines as actually
at the time are transporting the mails.
This decision is in response to request
from the Amalgamated Association Of
Street Railway Employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
HUNDREDS NOW Under ARREST.
Miners Captured for RiotiDr at wardner
Now Number $50 Plenty OF Soldiers.

wardner. Ida. May 6.-Three hundred
and fifty miners. accused OF participant
ing in SATURDAYS riot. are now confined
here under guard Of United States
troops. With Yesterdays arrivals 500
troops are in the Couer q AIene district
and all fear of further outbreaks is
past. The charges against the prisoners
viii he riotinE. destroying property and
stopping United States mails 1t is I'M
likely that all the prisoners will be
tried. hut they will he held until evil
dence is collected against the leaders
The inquest over the bodies of Smith
and Cheyne viii probably last for at
least a week. as there are about loo
witnesses to be examined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
To Hire Nor-Union Men.

Cleveland. May 6-At a meeting of
the Lake Carriers association yester-
day afternoon committee of four was
appointed to go 20 Buffalo at once 10
represent the association in the trouble
with the dock strikers at that port The
committee Will. if possible. replace the
strikers with non-union labor. The
committee. which consists of Harvey
Goulder. II. Colby. Captain Thomas
Wilson and l.. H. Bowers. left for Buff
faIo last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Gone into a RECEIVERS Hands.

Bloomington, Ills. May 6.-The Equit-
able Building and Loan association. of
Bloomington. has passed into the hands
of a receiver. Judge Allen has issued
an order appointing Edward Barry, Of
this city receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
NIcPartIand win. a Glove Fight

New York. May s. - Mcfarland
knocked Eennett out in the fifth round
Of a twenty fve-round bout at the
Broadway Athletic club last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Port Huron. Mich. May 6.-The dead
body of Mrs. James Marks, the girl wife
of James Marks, a Military street bar
Der, was found in Black river near
O'Neilrs ice houses by some men who
were at work there. 1t is difficult to tell
whether the girl committed suicide or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Lincoln, His. May 6.-Miss Felicite
OGlesby arrived al Oglehurst. her home
near EIkhart. Thursday from Paris, &C
companied by Miss Nina Gillet. her
aunt. The private funeral of Richard
J. Cglesby took place this morning
the chapel of St. John the Baptist.
where the body had rested in state since
the public funeral last week. Following
the service this morning. which was at
tended only by the family and relatives.
the body was placed in vault which
has been erected near the chapel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
HystericaI Union Secretary.

Bartholomew Conner. secretary of
new local 81. grain shovelers, yesterday
afternoon drew a revolver on Secretary
Treasurer Barter. of the International
'Longshoremen's union. Barter wrested
the revolver from him and ordered him
out of the room. According to Barter
Conner had ANNOYED him off and on all
Gav. Finally Conner called Barter a liar
and the latter started TO open the door
10 eject him. Conner then drew his re-
rolver. but was prevented from shoot
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Mine Strike at NIoweaqua.

Moweaqua, Ills, May 6. - over 10l
coal miners struck yesterday because
of differences existing regarding paying
company teamsterS the union scale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Big Strike Fails to MateriaIize.

The strike of all union men employed
on the docks which was prophesed for
noon yesterday did not occur. President
Mcmahon. of the new scoopers' unions.
said that at the request OF the state
board it was deferred twenty-four
hours. The situation in the harbor is. il
anything. wose than ever ESQ far this
season eighty grain laden boats have
arrived in port. of this number but
twenty-five have been unloaded. leav-
ing ffty-five still to he handled with the
prospect of further arrivals. The freight
boats are also beginning to come in. and
there are several now at the docks
waiting for men TO handle their car
goes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
CAN TURN ON THE WATER.
Chicago's Drainage Canal Can BE Used for
Its Intended Purpose.

Chicago, May 6.-Secretary Of War
Alger, in his official capacity. has given
permission to the drainage canal to
turn through it the waters of Lake
Michigan whenever the canal is ready
for operation.
In company with General John NJ.
Wilson, chief of engineers of the United
States army; Governor Tanner. the
members of the board of trustees i'll
charge OF the construction of the canal
the secretary of war yesterday made
tour of inspection of the canal and ex-
pressed himself as greatly impressed
with the magnitude of the undertaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Cleveland. May 6.-Presidert Brogan.
OF the Cleveland union of Longshore-
men. is quoted as saying that notice
has bean received from the officials CT
the national organization to be pre-
cared TO quit work at moments no.
,ice. Brogan believes the lorgshore-
men throughout ;he lakes viii! strike IN
support Of the Buffalo men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Produce: Butter - Extra creamer-
les. l5h@16c per III: extra daries. lie;
fresh packing stock. 104l0lEc. Eggs
Fresh stock, Il@ 9J2c per dozen. Live
Poultry-Turkeys. loo per ID: chickens.
loo; ducks. Sa9c: geese. $4.00q500 per
dozen. Potatoes Common TO choice.
l5Q4Sc per hu. Sweet Potatoes-llII-
nois. s2.50Gp2.I5 per Dbl. Apples-Com-
mon to fancy. S3.5095.G0 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. May ;.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
10000: sales ranged at S32093.7O for
pigs. $3.65G3.S5 for light. $3.50a5.65 for
rough packing, SS.To0392 for mixed
and S3.7e@3921s for heavy packing dnd
shippiu glots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day. 1900; quotations
ranged at $52505.60 choice to extra
steers. $46595.l5 good 10 choice do.
S4.35@4G0 for fair to good. AOOYi.o0
common TO medium do, S3.9on4.la
butchers steers. S4.156I5.2o fed western
steers. $3.SO@5.00 feeding steers. 81 lag
$50 fed western steers. $3.S043OO feed
ing steers. S210G415 cows. 81. 3GG4. 81
stays s3.1O64 80 Texas steers. and 81 90
66.50 veal calves. Sheep and Lambs
Estimated receipts for the day, 5000;
quotations ranged at s5.S0p5. Is west
ems, s3.75G5.l0 natives. and s4.IOg6.Oo
lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. May 5.
Wheat-Weak; No. ! northern, 75D
S2ILr- n -IE1-fILr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
THE MARKETS.

Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago, May s.
Following were the quotations on the
lna I'd of Ira de tnGaN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Dead Set Against Contractors.

meeting was held yesterday after
noon a which were present fully 1000
scoopers. When Il member of the state
board advanced to the front of the stage.
and addressing the men asked them if
they would return TO work if all their
demands save one-that of the with
drawaI of the contract from Connors-
were conceded, there was a great shout
of mo. never. We will not go to work
again under any contractor" In the
face of this spirit the members Of the
state board feel far from encouraged.
and should no agreement be reached at
the night conference the board will
cease its eEdeavors in that line and or
der a public investigation of the whole
matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
BIG T|E.UP IS DELAYED.
Lake Business Allowed to Pro.
coed Awhile at the Request
of THE State Arbitrators.
CONFIDENT STRIKERS AT BUFFALO


Claims-CleveIand Men Get Notice To
Be Ready to Ouit-Carriers Prepare to
Fight the Union-RevoIver Drawn on a
Conservative Union Leader.
Buffalo. y. Y, May at l o'clock
The morning the conferences between
the different interests were closed.
Nothing was accomplished. President
Mcmahon. OF the new Scoopers' union.
and his associates would consent to
nothing until the contract system was
abolished and the men allowed to deal
directly with the Lake Carriers asso-
citation. The Lake Carriers association
has ordered the masters of vessels 70
PUT their crews twork s.ove.ing grain.
II case the men refuse. which is likely,
another complication will arise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Buffalo. n. V. May 6.-The members
% the state board of arbitration and
mediation worked hard yesterday in an
erdeavor to settle the existing troubles
on the docks. Conferences were held
with the strike leaders, meetings were
addressed and speeches listened to, AID
at midnight a conference was going on
ct the Iroquois hotel at which represen-
tatives OF all interests involved were
present, and a most determined effort
was being made TO bring about settle
ment of the difficulty. While there is
every Indication that Contractor Con-
nors is willing to grant concessions to
the strikers in the way Of advanced
wages and the removal of the saloon
bosses. the strikers show a most I'M
yielding spirit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Milwaukee, May ..
Wheat--Weak: No. ! northern, 10
131zc; No. northern. 71gu1zc.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
Didn,tLo,e any sIeep.

Jenner, the famous English physician,
was essentially strong and self reliant
man. He attended the prince consort
through his fatal illness, he was the
Prince of Wales doctor when the heir
to the British throne had so narrow an
escape in 1872, and he also went to
Darmstadt and remained in attendance
upon the Princess Alice till she died.
To practice medicine in "the fierce
light that beats upon Il throne" is not
calculated to lessen the physician anx-
ieties. and one who knew Jenner well
once cushioned him on this point and
limited that his responsibilities must
sometimes De sufficient to render sleep
or rest impossible.
''Sleep," replied Jenner in his char
acteristic way. ~ don't think that an
xiety about a patient ever kept me
awake five minutes in my life. 1 go to
a bedside. 1 do my best. What more
can dor Why should 1 not sleep?"
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
PeoDIe who Live Long.

Among the many curious things
noted by the actuaries the following
are few of the most interesting. Wo-
men have a much better prospect of
long life than men, and the chances of
married people are distinctly higher
than those of bachelors and old maids.
From the data provided by the rec
ords of various churches it has been de-
duced that the peaceful Quakers have
most frequently received the blessings
of long life promised in the fifth COM
mandment, while the death rate is re-
markably high among Methodist clergy
men. Annuitants as a class live from
three to five years longer than other
people, and this is not due to human
perversity, as some humorists have sug
gested. 1t is undoubtedly due to the
lack of worry regarding the changes of
fortune when a regular income is GER
tainty.
Although no statistics have been col
lected ON the death rate in the civil
service, where the yearly income almost
partakes of the character of an annuity.
it would perhaps be found that there is
some scientific basis for President
Grants cynical observation regarding
this class, Few die and none resign"
-Ainslee's Magazine
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
Climate and Consumption.

am in favor of treating tuberculous
patients near their homes and in the
same or nearly the same climate as that
in which they will have to live and
work after their restoration to health.
My reasons for advocating such princi-
pies are founded ON the experiences of
all modern phthisio-t -therapeutists, who
have demonstrated that the hygienic
and dietetic treatment in special sani-
tariums is feasible and successful in
nearly all climates.
/ know from personal observation
that cures of pulmonary tuberculosis
effected in our ordinary home climates,
which are on the average not considered
as especially favorable to this class of
sufferers, have been more lasting and
more assured than cures obtained in
more genial climes.
And, with all due Difference to the
opinions of others, 1 do not believe
there exists any climate which has a
special curative quality for any form of
pulmonary tuberculosis. Climate can
only be considered as a more or less
valuable adjuvant in the treatment of
consumption, but not a specifics. A.
Knopf, NJ. D., in North American Re
view
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
A Man of Resource.

A big, uncouth looking stranger, with
shoulders like Hercules, walked into a
department store late one afternoon,
| and, after gazing about a minute. step
ped up to salesman and made known
his wish to buy shirt. A couple of
samples were shown him, and he in
formed the salesman that either one
would do.
1t was an article that sold for 81. so,
and in making payment the stranger
pulled from his hip pocket huge roll
of bills He apparently SKINNED them
over in search of small bill, but he
could not find one of less denomination
than $500. One of these was handed
the surprised salesman, but he arose to
the occasion and sent it away with the
cashboy. When the change came, it
was nearly all in small bills. The stran-
ger interrupted the salesman in his
work of counting the bills by reaching
for the pile and wadding it into his hip
pocket.
''Oh, guess it's all right, and you
give that shirt to a porter if you can
find one big enough to wear it. All 1
wanted was the change. You see, it
was after banking hours, and am a
man of resources. Good day. "-Phila-
delpbia Record.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
Paper Bath Robes.

The latest use fer paper, according to
a German technical paper, is for the
production of bath robes. The material
used for this purpose is somewhat thick
and resembles common blotting paper.
The bath robes made of this material
cling to the body Immediately after be-
ing put on, and, as the paper takes up
the moisture very eagerly, the drying
of the body taxes place rapidly. Fur
thermore, the paper is a bad conductor of
heat, and as such it acts as protection
against quick changes of the tempera-
ture, preventing the wearer from catch
ing cold Slippers and hoods are also
made of the same material aL-Paper
Mill.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Fred Myers is in Coal Valley today.
+. A. Head was in Chicago yester-
day.
James venable, of Reynolds, was in
the city today.
Mrs. William Furbos is i'll at her
home in South Rock Island.
Charles Youcum has taken a posi-
ton in Peoria barber shop.
William II. Wakefield, of Taylor
Ridge, spent the day in the city.
Clarence Higley, of Dixon. and a
member of Company q, of that city,
called on the boys of Company A.
Joseph Murphy and Miss Lucy Pit
man, of Presumption, were married
this morning by Justice Schroeder at
his office.
Will Farrell arrived home from
Stuart, Iowa, yesterday. after per-
forming the sad duty of attending the
funeral of his father, who died in that
city.
Philip A. Gibbs, of Clinton, Iowa,
and Miss Nellie O'Neil. of LeClaire.
were married yesterday afternoon by
Rev. L. w. Grafton, of Memorial
Christian church. the ceremony being
performed at the latter's residence.
The committee appointed to solicit
funds for the entertainment of the
delegates to the coming Workmen
convention began it's work today. A
public reception is to be rendered the
delegates at Harper's theatre the
evening of MAY 2, when a choice pro-
gram will be given.
Rock Island friends have received
from Keokuk, Iowa, announcement
of the forthcoming marriage of Will
liam F. Grady and Miss Mary Pelgen.
The wedding will take place April 26:
Mr.. Grady, who formerly resided
here, is employed as stenographer in
the government river engineer office
at Keokuk.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
Publication Notice-In Attachme ent.

State of Illinois, -
County of Rock Island. ~
Circuit court of Rock Island county, May
term, A. D. 1899
Joseph l. Haas Henrietta M. Benser in at
lachment.
Public notice is hereby given to the said
Henrietta NJ. Benser. that Il writ of attach
menu issued out OF the office of the Gle k OF
the circuit court of Rock Island county, dated
the sth day of March A. d 1888, at the suit of
the said Joseph L. Haas and against tn estate
of the said H. nrietta NJ Benser for the sum
of twelve hundred and eighty-ei9ht dollars
and twenty cents, directed to the sheriff of
said Rock Island county, which said writ has
been returned executed.
Now. therefore, unless you. the said Henri
eta NJ. Benser shall personally be and appear
before the said circuit court of Rock Island
county on the first day of the next term thereof
to be holden at the count house in the city of
Rock Island, in said county. on the first day of
May, A. ID. 1899. give special bail. and plead to
the said plaintiffs action. judgment will be
entered against you. and in favor of th- said
Joseph l. Haas. and so much of the property
attached as may be sufficient to satisfy said
judgment and costs will be sold to satisfy the
same.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, clerk.
CHARLES BUFORD, Plaintiffs Attorney.
March 2oth A d. 1899.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-12
"Come Here, Sir"

1t was during evening prep Jones
minor was always getting into mischief,
and the master had his eye on him in
consequence.
Jones minor. you're talking" said
b., suddenly.
"Yes, SIR replied Jones, meekly.
"What We're you sayingT' Pause
s'Well, I'm waiting. What was it you
said2''
Come here and I'll tell you, sir, I"
answered Jones.
We stared aghast at our companion,
and wondered what would happen next.
The master looked as if he had ncG heard
right.
what did you say2" he said, slow
ly.
''Come here and I'll tell you, sir,
ventured Jones again.
We were ON the tiptoe of expectation.
Such daring as this was unparalleled,
his chair. His anger was terrible to see.
Leave the roomp' he thundered. strid
ing toward the trembling culprit
"Why, sir?'' faltered Jones
"Why, sir?' sputtered the irate peda-
gogue. when l ask you what you
were talking about ycu ask me to come
to you and you'll tell mel Why. in
deedi''
Eyes, sir. But that's really what 1
did say" the boy replied. ''Mobbs ask
ed me what the exercise was, and
said, Come here and I'll tell you.
Then the band played.