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Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
Thousands of Men All Over
the Country Out of
Work.
THUS MONTH OF MAY BEGINS.
Unable to Secure Fruits of
Their Toll Many
Quit.

Omaha, May AL the union
carpenters are idle today. The men
demand an eight hour day and an in
crease from 35 to 40 cents per hour
and the exclusive use of the union
label planning mill material. The
contractors are willing 10 concede all
the demands except the latter.
Kansas City, May 1.-Contractors
and employers generally today re-
fused the demands for an increase in
wages. The result is about 1000
workingmen struck. They include
timers, sheet metal workers, hod-
carriers, plasterers and quarry work
ers. Three hundred brick layers
were laid off in consequence of the
hodcarriers' action. Probably the
out.
Minneapolis Wood Workers strIhe.
Minneapolis, Nav 1.-The Wood
Workers union, of Minneapolis. after
an all-night session decided early this
morning to strike today. Over eight
hundred were present and the, de-
cision was unanimous. 1t affects all
sash, door, bar fixture and showcase
factories in the twin cities. Eleven
hundred men are affected. The trou-
BILE is the result of the refusal Of the
manufacturers to employ only union
labor.
Pittsburg. May IA thousand
bricklayers and 500 hod-carriers
struck today for Increase in wages
and shorter hours. The scale of the
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
was signed by the Master Builders
association. All are at work.
Duluth, May 1.-Organized labor is
on strike today for higher wages
and shorter hours, including carpen-
ters, plum bers, painters, and other
trades.
Springfield, Ohio. May About
$50 core-makers went out on a strike
today, demanding schedule of $2.25
per day.
East St. Louis, May building
Continued on Fourth Page.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
Dow1E TO START AN INDUSTRY.
VIII Begin Lace Making with Machine.
Bought in England.

VIII Begin Lace Making with Machines
Bought in England.
Washington. May John AleXan-
der Dowie,' the we'll known faith
healer of Chicago. and the general
overSeer of the Christian Catholic
church." was at the treasury depart
ment today and had a conference with
Secretary Gage and Assistant Secre-
tary Taylor. He stated that he had
recently purchaSd at Nottingham. Eng
land. five machines for making Not
tingham lace. as we'll as other neceS-
sary machinery. which he would set up
near Waukegan. Wis. He also had
engaged under contract twenty eX-
perts in lace making. and his purpose
in seeing the treasury officials was To
learn whether there would be any le-
gal objection to their coming into the
country.
He was informed by the secretary
that the contract labor laws of the
United States made specific exception
in the cases of wOrkmen TO be en-
ployed in an industry new To this
country, and as lace-making undoubt-
edly was 4 new industry here there
over the men he had engaged. DR..
Dowie stated that he had 10000 acres
of land, near Waukegan, where his lace
plant would be established for the
benefit of the members of his church
community. and he expected to make
the enterprise very profitable.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01

alleging \hat TatricR' ;. Murphy was
arrested in the Occur dAlene region
Sunday night for expressing CRITICISMS
on the course of the investigation; the
other from Edward Boyce. president of
the Western Federation of Miners,
denying the statements of Governor
Steuenberg as TO Boyce's connection
with the blowing up of the Bunker
Hill mill He wanted them subpoenaed.
but the matter went over. Captain
Frank A Edwards began his testi
mony. He was i'll command of the
troops guarding the prisoners. and he
gave the general denial of the nu-
merouS charges of harshneSS to the
prisoners made against the troops.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE FIRST DAY
Reception Follows II breakfast. Then Come
illumination and Grand BALL.


illumination and Grand BALL.
The admiral was hardly at the Au-
ditorium Annex before the programme
of entertainment began. First on the
list was breakfast for the admiral
and Mrs. Dewey. the others at the ia
bic being the members of the eXecu-
tive and various reception committees.
At 2:30 u. III. there was Il reception by
the admiral 10 representative Cana
dian-Americans, and at night society
WAS present 1T the sgrand ball in the
Auditorium. y reception by the mayor.
the patronesSes. and the managers of
the ball opened this function. The may
or was ut the right of the receiving
line. then Mrs. Arth9 9r Cation. chairman
of the patroDeSSeS. then Mrs. Harrison.
then Mrs. Bryan Lathrop. then the
patroneSses and the wives of the man
ayers
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey. together
with the guests of the city and their
wives. entered the ball room from the
door back OF the south second tier of
boxes. When the, guests of the city
Ine mayor, Mrs. Cation and the
receiving party. Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey were presented. Admiral Dew
sy then took his placf. beside the may
or. and Mrs. Dewey stood beside Mrs.
Cation. When the guests of the city
had passed the entrance To the floor
from the lobby the committees and
guests fell in line imindiatly behind
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
NO SYMPATHY FOR KRUGER,
That Is Expressed in OficiaI Form by the
Senate just Now.

Senate just Now.
Washington. May 1.-YeSterday the
question of expressing sympathy for
the Beers was again thrust upon the
attention of the senate. This time il
came on Il motion to proceed to the
consideratirn of the resolution intro
duced by Pettigrew which was before
the senate last Saturday. The motion
was defeated. % TO 20. When Pet
tigrew moved to take up his -Boer
resolution the ayes and noes We're de
manded. and the roll call resulted as
follows:
Yeas-Allen. Bate, Berry. Chandler.
Clay. Hale. Harris. Heitfeld, Hoar.
Jones of Arkansas. Kenny. McCumber,
McEnery. Martin, Mason. Pettigrew,
Ross. Teller, Turner, NeSt-2O.
Nays-Aldrich. Allison. Bard. Carter,
Clark of Wyoming, Davis. Fairbanks.
Foster, Frye, Gallinger Gear, Hawley.
Jones of Nevada. Kean. Lodge. Nc
Comas, Morgan, Nelson. Penrose, Per-
EinS, Pettus, Platt of Connecticut,
Platt OF New York, Sewell. Shoup,
Stewart, Sullivan, Warren, Wolcott
20
He that worries himself with the
dread of possible contingencies viii
never be at rest.-JOhnson.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
BRIToNs MUST. PACK AND GO.
All, with a Few Exceptions. Ordered TO
Leave X Kruger's Dominion.

Pretoria, May l.-As sequel 10 the
johannesburg explosion the govern
ment has ordered British subjects. with
a few exceptions. 10 leave the repub-
lie within forty-eight hours. Nearly
1000 pounds has been subscribed for
the relief OF the victims Commandapt
SchaJI has been relieved OF the mill
tary Command At Johannesburg and
has gone on commando
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
Mrs. Dewey Received by Ladies'.

Before This party started for the
Auditorium Annex AIRS. Dewey was
greeted by Mrs. Carter Harrison. Mrs.
Bryan Lathrop. and Mrs. Charles ~
PlamondOn. and escorted To the landau
of Mrs. Franklin MacNeagh. which
was in waiting. The four ladies en-
tered this. George Dewey, Jr.. and Vic
tor Elting entered another just behind
it, and this party was whisked away
to the hotel. which will be the home
of Admiral and Mrs. Dewey during
their stay here.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01

Naval Reserve Veteran association. the
admiral moved slowly through the
banks of people that 800 policemen
tried to keep in order. Windows along
Fifth avenue and Jackson boulevard
all were occupied with persons who
shouted their greetings down over flags
and buntings to add 10 the cries of well
come that arose fromfhe streets. With
the admiral rode Liestenant Caldwell,
his personal aid: Mayor Harrison and
4
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
FOUND DEAD IN WOODS.
Bertha Hoffman of Peoria. Meets q shocL =
Ing Fate.

Peoria, May 1.-The dead body of
Bertha Hoffman, aged 19. daughter of
a local cigar maker, was found in the
woods near Prospect heights today.
There was a bullet wound in her head
and her right hand clutched re-
volver. Otis Bats was arrested
on suspicion. Bats told the police
the girl had committed suicide while
out riding with him last evening.
The police are inclined to discredit
the story.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01

his ears, and he was kept Oareheadeu
in bowling responses from the time he
was drawn from the station until he
was set down at the Auditorium An
lex Preceded by 4 detachment from
the First cavalry. Illinois National
Guard. brave in braid and tossing yel-
low plumes, and by i corps from tha
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01

Sadie Carroll. said to have left Chi
cago last night with diamonds. gold
dust and negotiable paper valued at
$40, coo. alleged to have been stolen
by young Neveu from his mother,
Mrs. NJ. j. Never. According 10 the
story of the latter. Thomas put opiate
in her tea and disaPp cared with the
property.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
sisgel Cooper Company.

Trenton. y. J.. NAY l--Siegel
Cooper company with capital of s2i :
coo. 900 was incorporates here today
10 deal in goods OF all kinds n New
iork, Cltesgo and other cities.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
CHICAGO's WELCOME
To the Man who Smashed the Spanish
Fleet at Manila Two Years Ago.

Chicago. May 1.-At II a. M. today
the naval and military parade in honor
of Admiral Dewey started from
Twenty-seconh street and Michigan
avenue and ut this writing is winding
its way through the business district
of the city. which is Il mass of waving
flags and decorations. The sidewalks
are crowded with cheering people and
the enthusiasm is high. The. admiral
reviews the parade from a platform in
the center of the grand stand located
At the south side of the federal build
ing. extending from Clark to Dear
born street i'll Jackson boulevard.
Chicago. May 1.-Two years ago yes
terday morning the sharp, vicious
crash of the cannon loaded for bar
was the music that was heard in Ma
Mia bay after Commodore George Dew
ey had told Captain Gridley you may
fire when ready. Gridley." Yesterday
the cnnon doomed lead. but there was
the cannon doomed here. but there was
other and less harsh music, the cheers
OF thousands and the melody of bands.
For Admiral George Dewey came 10
town yesterday. and with him came
the gracious woman TO whom he re-
paired as soon as he could get away
from the New York public on his ar
rival home last year from his epoch
making voyage TO Manila and who
little later he made his wife
Arrival At Railway Station.
Cpon the arrival At the Grand Cen
trail station at IL a m yesterday OF
the admiral and his party he was
give = hearty western welcome Voices.
buglss and guns beat the welcome into
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
poPED HIS OWN MOTHER,
Chicago Man Thea Takes VhusbIe- and
Loavea-

Chicago. May THE Montreal
police were today notified to arrest
Thomas Neyeu and = woman named
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01

CELEBRATION.
parties. Everywhere the admiral was
greeted cordially by throngs of people
along the route. Notwithstanding the
immense length and the great num-
ber OF organizations taking part. The
parade started almost on schedule
time at IT. Dewey. accompanied bg
Mavor Harrison aud Charles A. Pla-
mondon. WAS driven to the starting
point of the parade shortly before
that hour. A few minutes later the
order was given TO start. Along the
line of march buildings were ablaze
with flags. aud bunting and national
colors were fluttering from number
less tiagpoles and windows, with here
and there the dark blue of the ad-
miral's flag.
Beautiful Feature.
A chorus of 800 young women,
dressed in white and blue, stationed
on the steps of the art institute, were
grouped in the form of the letters of
-Dewey's name in blue. AS the ad-
miral was slowly driven by, the
chorus. mid the huttering of hand
kerchiefs and blue and white. sang
patriotic songs, the admiral smiling
and bowling TO the singers until the
carriage was far beyond the building.
Immediately after passing the rear
end of the parade Dewey was escorted
to the Union League club. where a
luncheon and reception were given in
honor of Admiral and Mrs. Dewey,
Lieuts. Gilmore and Caldwell. and
members of the general executive
women's reception committees.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-05-01
But One Flag.

.Henceforth We are under one flag.
We are under the same institutions Of
freedom. equality aud education To-
gether we move on in the great Amer
,can current uf advancing civilization
Loving our country, animsted by s
high sense ot honor. devoted 10 a
common humanity. we take our place
before the world. and invoke on our
progress the blessing OF Almi ghty
God 9"
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
KENTON.
E. Sunday School Officers-LOcaI and
Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, April 11.-Mr. F. A. Johns
has moved the dwelling house which
was located on the south side of Com
merce street to the north side of same.
Mrs. E. G. Purse fell from the rear
of their residence with lamp on Sat
urday night. She is now confined to
the house with sprained ankle.
Mrs. Marion Dawson fell from her
porch on Tuesday and was so seriously
hurt that a doctor was summoned.
The Kenton M. E. Sunday School
was reorganized on Sunday with the
following officers: Mr.. Gamaliel Gar
rison, superintendent; Mrs. Novel;,
first assistant; Mr.. H. NJ. Wright, sec
ond assistant; Mrs. Lille E. Wright,
secretary: Mrs. Ida Lane, treasurer;
Mrs. r. l.. Lane, Organist; Mrs. ID.
NJ. Wright, chorister: Master Wallace
Hilyard, librarian; Miss Katherine
Manning, artist: Miss Bessie Johns,
assistant artist.
Mr.. John Cook had his carriage
badly damaged on Saturday night, by
Mr. VIM. Smith driving into his left
rear wheel, near the ''white house. "
Mr.. Cook was compelled to walk to
his home, which was about four miles
distant.
Missionary officers OF the NJ. E.
Church have been elected for the en-
suing year, as follows: Rev. G. r.
Ellis, chairman; Miss Cora Fredericks,
secretary; Miss Agnes Garrison, assist
ant secretary; Mrs. Susan Williams,
| treasurer.
Personalities Eta Bailey and
friend, Miss Matte Baxter, of Church
Hill, Nd, spent several days with
Miss Mamie Wright, Clayton. Mr.. G.
b. Clark, who spent several days with
his parents, has accepted a position il
Philadelphia. Mr.. Edgar Hurlock, OF
Church Hill, Md, spent Sunday with
Mr.. F. L. Purse. -Messrs. Edward
Slaughter and Goodwin Hutchinson
left on Tuesday to accept a position il
Atlantic City, n. J.-Mr. J. NJ
Arthurs left on Monday to make {
flying visit to New York. ST.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
TaiIOr-made Suits.

This is our first Spring sea-
son in this department. We
have priced every garment at
quick selling prices.
Our $40 Suits are made of
home-spun. The Jackets are
fly front and Eton style, lined
with silk; new grays, browns
and blues. The skirt has
double and single box-plaited
backs, lined with good quality
percaline.
Our $I2.5o Suit has an
Elton Jacket, lined with silk,
skirt and jacket braided.
Other prices $I4.5o, $500,
$I6.5o, $500, $3.50,
S22.5O.
We have a competent dress
maker in charge of this depart
ment. Every suit is fitted as
it should be. We make no
charge for alterations,
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

PersonaI.-Miss Matte d. Baxter of
Church Hill, Nd, is the guest of Miss
Ditha Chambers. Miss Eta Bailey
has returned from a visit to Miss Nan
Wright. Thomas Lamb of near
DeLaney's, is dangerously i'll with
pneumonia. Miss Lulu Serverson left
last week for visit to Camden, N. j..
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Stauffer of
Wilmington, have been guests of Mr..
Mrs. J. G. Longfellow.-Dr. w. B.
Reynolds of Elmira, N. Y, was in
town Sunday.-Mrs. George Under
wood of New York, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. John Underwood.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
E. B. RILEY

Have you visited our new
store? 1t is daylight store,
no dark corners, wide, roomy
aisles; new, up-to-date cash
carriers ; toilet rooms, &c.
On the second floor you will
find Tailor-made Suits, Shirt
Waists, Infants Department,
and in the old building the en-
tire space is given to a display
of Furniture, Cut-glass, &C.,
that we give away for coupons
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
EASTER SOUVENIRS.
Two Remarkable Gifts Which Everybody
Can Have for the Asking.

Everybody can have beautiful Eas-
ter lilies next Sunday without charge,
for the great Philadelphia Sunday
Press announces that every reader of
the Easter number will receive free a
splendid picture of Easter lilies. The
picture is by famous artist in ten
colors and is 14x40 inches in size. 1t
will not be creased by folding, so that
every person who gets next Sundays
Press will get a perfect picture fit to
adorn any home. And IN addition to
the picture there will be finely illus
trated booklet containing remarkable
love story-the kind you will sit up all
night to read. This will also be free
with Sundays Press. Announcement
is made that the supply of pictures and
books is limited, hence it will be well
to send in your order early.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
Pay Up and Get Farm Jour
nal tor Five Years.


BY special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm Journal,
we are enabled to offer a five year sub
scription to that paper, to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
TIMES one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
year in advance-both papers for the
price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm Journal
as a premium for advance payment it
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains Office, for we have only q
limited number of five-year subscrip-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour
nal is on solid foundation and per-
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
The Best In the World.

We believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with a Sc
we're cold and troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we pur-
chased bottle to see if it would effect
us. 1t cured us before the bottle was
more than half used. 1t is the best
medicine out for coughs and colds.
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna;
and L. l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
Shad Getting Plentiful.

Shad were in market freely on Sat-
urday. 1t is presumed that from now
on through May, they will be abundant
and cheaper. They have been kept
back by the continued cool weather of
the spring.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT,

at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies ON old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.O0 a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
Many school Children are sicLIy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, nurse in
Children's Home, New York, Break up
Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness, Head
nche, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disor-
ders, and Destroy Worms. At all drug
gists, 25c. Sample mailed Free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

Mr.. J. E. Cats, who was recently
ap pointed Car Inspector at this point,
moved his family from Wilmington
here yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,

powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet Cures Corns, Bunicns, Swollen
and Sweating feet. AT all druggists and
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

His friends say it is now a positive
fact that Peter j. Ford of Wilmington,
will be the Democratic nominee for
Governor.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Paul
NJ. E. Church will meet Friday even
ing with Mrs. George H. Maloney.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
LaCeS.

1000 yards of Torchon Lace
at S cents a yard, regular
price 6 to 10 cents.
All over laces from AS cents
to $3.25 a yard.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
EmbrOIderieS.

Remnants of hamburg in
sertion and edge at one-half
the regular prices. They come
in lengths from ! to S yards.
Coupons with every pur-
chase, saving of 5 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

TIE Deum Laudamus. ....... Hopkins in G
Jubllante Deo.. Observation-Disclosures. Aldrlch
IntrOit-'I am He That Liveth' .......
c.. Simper in B. Flat
Sermon Hymn-"Jesus Lves". . Gauntlet
scription-"C Christ is Risen. "....... Field
Kyrie Observation-Disclosures. Cover
Credo. Stubbs
OffertOrium-"LO the Golden Glowing
Morning" ...............Le LIE June
Sursum Corda Observation-Disclosures. Cover
Sanctus. Cover
ASuuS Otl. 0ONol
Parter Noster. ..... ...... Merbecke
Gloria in Excelsis. Cover
Nunc Dimittis ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Cover
Recessional Hymn-"The Strife is Ger. e..
Palestrina
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Paul
NJ. E. Church are contemplating CIV
ing "The Old Maids Convention" in
the Wallen Building on the 10th of
NAV next.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

T. T. Horn has purchased the Ken
ton Creamery from Elmer H. Walker.
Mr.. Walker had just recently purchased
the creamery from Mr.. j. H. Taylor
of Kenton for $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
CLAYTON.

items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
in and About Town.
W. d. Hoffecker has been promoted
to a craftsmanship in the P. w. & B.
Railroad yard.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11
FOR RENT.

Store-house and Dwelling on Main street.
Clayton, recently in tenure of Ephraim
Stevens. For particulars apply to
Mrs. w. p. WRIGHT,
Sl4tt Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

Last Sunday was Palm Sunday at
Trinity Church and the church was
beautifully decorated with Palms for
the occasion. The music rendered by
the choir was also feature of the SER
vices. Rev. Dexter Weeden gave a
strong sermon on "Christ's Entry
Into Jerusalem"
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

A delightful birthday surprise was
given Mr.. John Townsend at Town
send, Monday evening, in honor of his
21st birthday. 1t was largely attended
by people of this vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

Ewell NJ. p. Church will observe
Easter with appropriate music and SER
vices will be held both morning and
evening. 1t is hardly probable that
Rev. J. E. Nicholson will be back from
Conference by that time, and if there
is no supply, prayer meeting services
will be held in the morning in charge
of local talent. In the evening an
Easter program will he rendered con-
sisting of recitations, singing, anthems
&c.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

Next Sunday being Easter, st. Paul
NJ. E. Church will have special services
and Easter decorations. The pastor,
Rev. o. W. DeVen1sh, will preach a
sermon appropriate to the occasion
and special music will be rendered by
the choir. In the evening Pastor De-
Venish will deliver a sermon on ''Paul
Before Agrippa"
Smyrna times., 1900-04-11

The NJ. P. Conference at WestminY
ster adjourned yesterday. Rev. ]. E.
Nicholson was returned to Clayton:
Rev. J. NJ. Brown succeeds Rev. VIM.
W. White at Warwick, the latter going
to Frederick, Nd; Rev. J. A. Wright
goes to Dorchester; Rev. n. o. Gibson
to Dover and Leipsic; Rev. G.. M.
Clayton to Stewartstown, Md; and
Rev. B. F. Jester to Cecilton.
The daily sentinel., 1900-10-05
Local News.

Try The Progress. Next to Hardy's.
Cedar Kindlings-One dollar per load,
delivered anywhere in city. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Leave orders at Sentinel
office.
Walter l.. Mulkey and family arrived
home yesterday from a visit to Colorado
Springs, Denver, Boulder and other
points.
Contractor j. E. Stull 10 erecting a
fine two story residence on his lots on
Seventh street between Main and Colo
RADIO avenue.
E. P. Newman, manufacturer Of the
Newman Pianos will be here in Novem-
Der. Pianos sold way low and on easy
terms-Tuning $3.50
Miss Orda Hoskins, young lady well
known in this city, one Of the graduates
Of 1900 class, was passenger to Denver
on No. last night, where she goes TO
attend college.