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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

rounded nv thousands of citizens ana
visitors. President Mckinley and GOV
ernor Savers. with heads uncovered
stood under the walls af the historic
Alamo Saturday. The Qresidential
train arrived from Austin early III the
morning and was Immediately placeu
on n siding. where the members On
the party were allowed to rest uht1l o
O'Clock. At that hour President NC
Kinley was up and about. Alter
hreakfasting on the train the pfesl-
dent aud his party were visited by the
reception committee, and the marcn
to the Alamo began The streets anu
buildings along the line OF march We're
profuseIy decorated. and the president
was everywhere received with the
most enthusiasm.
The largest demonstration OF the
day occurred at the Alamo. when the
president and Governor Sayers ap-
peared arm in arm. The president
made a speech eloquently eulogiZlng
the heroic deeds of the gallant defend
ers of the historic fort. The visitors
were next escorted to Fort Sam Hous-
ton. where the government troops were
reviewed by the distinguished party
Colonel McKibbeH, the cOmmandant,
received the president, who greeted
him warmly. The party next visited
the college. and hundreds of school
children cheered there. The party left
for III Paso at 1870 o'clock in the aft
ernoOn.
At the conclusion of the president 8
remarks ut the Alamo Governor Say
ers. on behalf of the people of San An
tonic, presented the president an oil
painting of the Alamo. Mckinley
gracefully acknowledged the gift by
saying there was nothing he would
prize more highly. The train left at
no0u fro El PaSo, 624 miles away, tie
longest distance to he Travelled during
the entire trip without scheduled
stop. During the afternoon the young
ladies' of the party enjoyed novel
experience. For about twenty-five
miles they rode in lne cab of the en-
CINE.
I.angtry. Tex. May 6.-Late in the
afternoon the route of the presidential
train for a time ran along the pictur-
csoue cliffs of the Rio Grande. At De
| Rio, Just before dark, the train stop
ned to change engines, and the presl
| dent shook hands with quite num-
| Der of people. some of them Mexican
| from across the border. and in response
20 the calls made L brief speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
SHAMROCK Il A FLYER
Shows the First of the Upton CUP
ChaIlengers Clean Pair
of Heels.
BREEZE A LIGHT AND FLUKEY ONE
j ast the Sort the international Races
Generally Get-Lipton and
Watson Delighted.

Southampton. May G.-Sir Thomas
Lipton's cup challenger, Shamrock H.,
went not under sail in the Solent Sat
urday for her first spin. mainly to test
her gear. Sir Thomas Upton, Design
er Watson. and Mr.. Jameson, who is
to represent the owner on the chal-
lcnger. were aboard. The challenger
was towed out from southampton
water in a light easterly breeze by Sir
Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin
shortly after noon. Shamrock l. and
Shamrock ii. got away about 1 p. m,
each under mainsail. jib, and foresail,
with n light northeast wind. They
were soon out of sight in the Solent.
The new challenger gave Shamrock L.
D substantial lead. but soon overhauled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
MAY NOT STOP STRIKE.
Horizontal Raise I'm the Wages of Illinois
Central Employees.

dOrlZOntal fa1sc IN tho nuBeh Oi AAihois
Central Employees.
Chicago, May 6-Between 5000 and
1000 employees in the forty shops Of
the entire Illinois Central railway sys-
TEN have been given a horizontal in
crease of , per cent. in wages. AL
though just issued the order was made
to take effect May 1. and will increase
the annual pay roll of the company
nearly S300.0OO. Every man and boy
employed in the shops is entitled to
the increase. and eighteen classes OF
trades are Included in the order.
The increase in wages was not due
TO the existing differences with the
machinists and it is possible that it
will not have the effect of settling that
difficulty. Long before the machinists
asked the company for more pay and
Il nine-hOur day the general manager
and his assistants were busy arrang-
ing for the increased scale. In the
case of the machinists the new scale
will practically amount to establish
ing Il minimum wage of % cents an
hour. The machinists have asked for
a minimum of 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
GIRL MARRIED TO A THIEF.
just Before He Goes to the Pen for Hold
ing Up Young Gambler.

ing Up Young GanDler.
Salt Lake. Utah, May 6.-Winfield
]. Hunt, said to be the son of
wealthy contractor of Decatur, Ills,
and Miss Clara \. Rogers. of the same
city. were married in the county jail
Saturday by Justice LOchrie. Thursday
Hunt. who has beea known in Salt
Lake as Harry Wilson, was found
guilty of highway robbery. and pend
ing sentence was committed to Jail
Miss Rogers. who is said to have been
n schooImate of young Hunt i'll De
catur. was i'm constant attendance at
the trial. and Saturday morning called
on him at the jail. After a brief con-
versation Hunt called an officer and
went with him to the county clerk :
office and procured marriage license.
Justice Lochrie was telephOned for.
and standing in the steel-barred cor
ridor of the Jail Hunt and Miss RoG-
ers were married. Hunt was convict
ed of holding up a Japanese cook who
bad just made 4 winning in gam
bling house and taking nearly $500
from him. Hunt was sentenced TO the
penitentiary today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
WIND PICKS UP A BARN.
And Chnses a Train for n While, But FL
naIIy Gives Up the Race

Hastings, Neb., May Ga small but
genuine tornado tore things up in a
lively way between Juniatta and Hast
inGs late Saturday afternoon, while n
Burlington freight train was coming
into Hastings from Juniatta. The wind
picked up a large barn and carried 1t
straight towards the train for a dis
tance of over a hdndred yards.
The engineer saw his peril, put on
full steam. and an exciting race fol
lowed, but the wind changed its course
before reaching the track. People OF
Hastings saw the approach of the
twister and sought places of safety.
The storm just touched the west edge
of town. and after destroying trees
and outhouses tore the barn into kind
ling wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Poor Target Practice.

A general was hard pressed in battle
and on the point of giving way when
suddenly a spirit soldier came to his
rescue and enabled him to win great
victory. Frustrating himself on the
ground, he asked the spirits name.
Il am the god of the target" replied
the spirit. "And how have I merited
your godship's kind assistance" in
auired the general. "I am grateful to
YOU" answered the spirit, because
in your days OF practice you never
once hit me."-From "a Century OF
Chinese Literature"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
LABOR FIGHT AT ST. PAUL.
Isoases Demand the AnnEhHIntiOn of the
LocaI Building Trndes Council.

Ksonses Demand the AnnIhalntion of the
Local Building Trades Council
st. Paul. Mimi. May 6.-Action vas
taken yesterday by the Builders En-
change, an organization of the contrac-
tors and boss builders, which may re-
suit in a general tie-up of building
operations. The exchange adopted
formal resolutions ordering their en-
ployes vithdraw from the Building
Trades Council before May IL, under
penalty of discharge. The Building
Trades Council includes all Of the local
unions of carpenters, plumbers. gas
filters and other building trades
unions. The bosses are willing to
treat with the different unions separ-
ately. but are set against the Building
Trades Council. The action taken/to-
day is n notice to the unions that the
contractors will stand by each other
and demand the abolition of the CEN
trail labor body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Cuyahoga Savings and Bank
ing Institution
Suspends.
INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE
Believed That the Depositors
Will Be Paid in
Full.

Cleveland. May 6.-The doors of the
Cuyahoga Savings and Banking COM
pany were not opened for business to-
day. The following notice was posted
on the window: "On account of the
continued absence of z. N. Pollock,
treasurer. the directors concluded to
suspend payment until such time as
they can make an examination of his
AFFAIRS
Believed to be Solvent.
1t is confidently expected that
every depositor will be paid in full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Mine rrnnb1e at LInton settIed.

indianapolis. Ind. May G.-Secre-
tary Wilson. of the United Mine
Workers. has received word that the
trouble between the miners and oper-
ators at Linton. Ind. has been adj
lusted. and that work has been re-
sumed. The members of two local
unions at Linton have been out for
several days on account of a disagree
ment with the operators over the
terms of the contract that applied to
the wages of the firemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
ToTry Professor HERON.

Grinnell, Ia, May 6--The men APP
noiuted by the Girinnell Congregational
church TO act as committee with full
mower to call council OF churches
TO examine into the case of Professor
George ID. Heron have all signifed
their willingness to serve. The en-
tire conduct of the case from now on
will be left in their hands. j. +. Ly-
man. who is an alumnus of the college
and member OF the legislature, VIII act
chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
PRINCESS CHIMAY.

either in London or America. are all
off because of an arrangement con-
cluded the other day before Consul
General Osborne. Il had an offer TO
plav in private houses in New York
nj 3 salary of 81 600 for each appear
ance." said Rigo. This meant SlOo-
600 for the season for certain. But
out of Difference for the wishes of my
wife's family l have declined all en-
Sagements now and forever
1--WE signed an agreement to this et-
feet before the consul. l myself never
to appear ut a public performance
again. This means a big loss to me,
hut the family was very generous.
making settlements to compensate for
the loss. We are anxious now to avoid
all publicity and to live quietly in the
future | love playing the violin, but
only in nriNate in the future"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
po.,n,..,er Take, His Life.

Robinson. ILL.,. May G.-Henry NJ
Smith. postmaster at Oblong, this
county. has suicided- The direct cause
of the suicide was the visit OF post
office inspector. who displayed his au-
thority i'm such II manner over the
irregularities of the books OF the once
flat smith. who was of very sensi-
five disposition. brOoded long time
over the matter. The general bellef
Is there will be no shortage found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Big once building CoIIap.es.

Philadelphia. May G.-The side wall
of a five-story brick office building at
Bond and Market streets, in the CEN
ter of the city. collapsed. The struc-
ture contained about twenty-five ten
ants, but it is believed that all escaped
having received sufficient warning by
the cracking ceilings and walls. Few,
If any. of the occupants were able to
save their effects. Workmen are ex-
cavating for new building adjoining
that which collapsed, and II is oe-
lieved the foundation of the latter
structure was undermined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
cbic,go Rank in New Quarters.

Chicago, May 6.-From small and
somewhat dingy quartery the Chicago
National bank was moved Saturday 10
what is said TO he the finest bank
building I'm the world. y score OF
clerks were employed i'm transferring
the deposits. amounting to So.OOO,OOO,
from the old building to the new Inc
street was crowded as usual, but the
transfer was accomplished without
utiSbnD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
The Way to Force Plants to Branch.

There is only one way in which a
plant can be forced to branch, and that
is by cutting off the stalk. The plant
thus interfered with will make an ef-
fort to grow, and either a new shoot
will be sent up to take the place of the
lost top or several shoots will be sent
out along the stalk. If but one starts,
cut it back. Keep up this cutting back
process until you have prepared as
many branches as you think are need
ed. Persistency and patience will
obliSe the plant to do as you would like
to have it do.-Ladies' Home Journal. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

statement of two OF their number who
were discharged because of activity in
forming a union. 1t is reported here
that the men in all the car shops along
the line from Hoboken to Buffalo, quit
simultaneously. with those of the
Jarpar. ShonS here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
JEALOUS HUSBAND KILLS
HIS BRIDE AND HIMSELF

Bellefont, Pa, May 6.-Jessie r.
King, of Millheim. today shot and
fatally wounded his bride of two
months. When an officer attempted
to arrest him King shot himself
through the heart and died instantly.
jealousy was the cNuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
To Drive Ant. From the Lawn.

Fine coal ashes sprinkled about the
burrows of ants will cause them 10
leave. Ashes may be used on the lawn
without injury to the grass. Sifted
ashes are best, but those fresh from
the stove. shaken from the stove show
eI, will answer the purpose very weI.-
Ladies' Home Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
National HoIine.. Assembly.

Chicago. May 6.-Itev. c. j. Fowler
of Massachusetts. was Saturday cho-
sen permanent president of the Ma
tional Holiness Assembly. whlcn
opened Friday in the First Methodist
church here. Permanent orGanizatlo
work occupied most of the day more
than 100 recognized delegates are III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
nFo,ber Brain, Her Daughter.

Des MOines. Ia. May 6-Mrs:
George Rankin Drained her 13-year-old
daughter with a hatchet last Satur-
day morning. The woman was dis
covered after the deed a ravinS man
lac The deed is supposed 10 have
bepp committed in an insane frenzy
brought on by protracted Illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
What Thex Got.

On his way home from the lodge
Mr.. Jymes was held up by footpads
and relieved of all his valuables.
What did they get, Rufus?" anx-
iously asked Mrs. Jymes after he had
reached his home and reported his loss.
Everything except the password"
he groaned.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
ConditIon of Banks.

Washington. May 6.-The comp
troller of The currency today issued
call for statement of the condition
of national banks at the close of busi-
nnss nril "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
KILLED AND INJURED
IN BURLINGTON WRECK

Ottumwa, Iowa. May 6.-The Bur
Hngton fast passenger train No. 8
struck construction train at Thayer
this afternoon. Five persons are re-
ported kille1 aud 80 injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

which the governor also signed -Satur-
day, legislates the present superintend-
cnt of public works out of office. and
gives the aldermen power TO appoint
his successor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
TALKING TO THE INDIANS.
Congressional Commission Trying 10 Find
Out What They Want.

Tahlequah. l. T.. May 6.-Senator
Quarles, of Wisconsin, and epresenta-
tive Curtis. of Kansas, together with
Indian Inspector J. George Wright and
Tams Bixby, of the Dawes commits
sion. addressed the Cherokee legisla-
ture here Saturday in an endeavor to
ascertain the desires of the Cherokee
people i'm regard to making a new
treaty with the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
BIG BROKERAGE FIRM
SUSPENDS BUSINESS

Chicago. May 6-Jamieson & Co.,
one of the largest stock brokerage
firms in the west, has suspended.
They were unable to meet their obli-
cations on the New YorH stock ex.
change
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Car shopme1 Go on strike.

Scranton. Pa. May 6.-More than
600 employees of the car shops OF the
Delaware. Lackawanna n western
railroad mt this place, went on strike
in support OF the men at Dover. n j.
shops. who are on strike for the rem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
A NEW TREATY
Secretary Hay Has Forward
ed Draft of Nicara-
guam Canal.
SUBMITTED TO ENGLAND
Advises Neutrality in Deal
ing With Great
Undertaking.

London, May 6.-The Associated
Press is officially notified that Lord
Pauncefote has received from Secre-
tary Hay a draft of the new Nicar-
aguan canal treaty. 1t is understood
it advises neutrality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Ranastar Wins the metropolitan.

New York. May 6.-Banastar won
the Metropolitan handicap at Morris
Park Saturday. Contestor was second
aud All Green third. Time, 1:42
Banastar won by a neck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

The japanese, although a cleanly
people, are not fastidious on a journey.
More than 90 per cent Of their passen-
gers 60 on third class rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
II.b,ning Wine. out $3.50. 900.

Dallas. Tex. May 6.-The repository
OF the Southern Rock Island Plo~
comDany here was destroyed by fire
tonight and the loss is estimated ut
500 600. with about S15O.OO0 insur-
ance. The fire was caused by light
ming. -------------
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
mt. sfen, the .Rfppery Bills.

Lansing. Mich, May 6.-Goyernor
Bliss Saturday signed the Detroit ZIP, ZIP,
nor, hills. which abolish the police and
Iart commissions of that city. estab-
,iisbinp one-man boards i'm their stead,
and give to the aldermen the appoint
ing power. a third ripper" blll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
a,nhnnic PIrree nt Honolulu.

Washington, May 6.-The surgeon
general of the Marine hospital service
was advised of the death of Japan
ese woman from bubonic plague at
Honolulu, which occurred on March
~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
ROYALTY Given Ovation.

Melbourne, May 6.-The duke and
duchess of Cornwall and York landed
from the steamer Ophier this after
noon and were given magnificent
rooontiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
smaIlpox Among the ORPHANS.

Springfield, Ills. May Ga message
was received Saturday at the office OF
the state board of health to the ef-
feet that several cases supposed to he
smallpox had developed at the Sol
diers' Orphans Home in Normal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
zpybo1y Want This Job?

Washington. May 6.-NOt single
apDIfcation has bene received for the
office of steamboat boiler inspector at
Manila. at $3.50 a year. An examina-
ton for the place will be held by the
civil service commission on May %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Tried to steal Hi. own Child.

Erie, Pa, May 6.-Daniel Russell. OF
Cleveland, made an attempt to steal
his own child Saturday and precipi-
tsted riot in which he lost the child
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

the president, however, and also DIS
patched General Juan Hernandez, the
commander or the second military zone
of the state of chihuahua. TO perScii-
ally present his good wishes TO the
chief magistrate of the United States.
Exchange of Courtesies Takes Place.
Governor Miguel Ahumada, of Chi
huahua, the most northerly S,ate OF
Mexico, also travelled to FL Paso TO
pay his respects, and these dISIin-
guished Mexican officials. accompanied
by General Hernandez's staff in fuH
uniform, were received by th2 presi-
dent in his car at the station. After
exchanging fluctuations the president
requested General Hernandez to con
vey to President DiaZ his personal
good wishes for the health and happi-
ness of President DiaZ, and for con-
tinuation of the cordial relations at
present existing between the two coun-
tries.
President Spends a Quiet Sunday
1t being Sunday, the President had
requested the local committee here not
to arrange any programme for the day.
His wishes were respected, and the
military parade and official exercises
were postponed until today. The pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley. and the
members of the ca abinet, attended the
station Street Methodist church in the
morning, and in the afternoon some OF
| the party went out for a drive. After
dark last night the Mexican band
brought from the city of Mexico by
General HernandeS, Serenaded the
president and Mrs. Mckinley at the
| trains Yesterday in Mexico was the
| Mexican Fourth of July, and was very
enthusiastically celebrated at Juarey,
| across the river. The MeXicanS are
not puritanical in their observance of
| Sunday.
bloody BuII-Fight in Juarez.
| Yesterday the great feature of the
| celebration was Il bull-tight. \ IA
NOUS matadOr had come to Juarez
| from the City of Mexico for the oc-
| casion. None OF the members OF the
| president immediate party attended
| hut bull-fightiug is the national sport
in Mexico. as in Spain. and General
Hernandez and the governor of Chi
huahua occupied box overlooking the
ring. The fight proved to he more
than usually bloody aud brutal Tho
net casualties were four bulls dis
matched. one horse killed, two plea
doris unhorsed and one toreador Sc
verely. hut not fatally. wounded, as M
was helped over the fence surrounding
the arena by a maddened bull.
VISIT TO HISTORIC ALAMO
Where Was Fought One of the World
Most Remarkable Fights.
| S,n Antonio Tex Nav 6.-Sur,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
WILL BE LESS CONSPICUOUS
Princess Chimay and Her Husband To
Live Retired Lives.

London, May Princes Chimay,
with Rigo, will leave London Monday
for Carlsbad. returning here in June
20 say until September. Negotiations
for RIGGS appearance on the stage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
ru.n,r-Tun RniIdinC. Rurned.

Lufkin. Tex. May 6.-Fire Satur-
day swept away twenty-five business
houses and their ceRtPnts, entailinG u
loss OF about $50, ,0UU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06

liz
of heels to the old boat.
Ideal Cup Race Breeze.
Shamrock |. followed in the wake or
Shamrock IL. out through SouthImp-
ION water. Both were under mainsail,
foresail and jib They parted COM
Dany outside Calshot. where Sham
rock l. hoiSted her tOpsail and turned
on the wind, while Shamrock IL
moved free to the eastward for two
miles without change of sails. Then
she sent her topsail aloft and went
spinning on all points of sailing. The
breeze was extremely light and tuky,
and the sun was burning hot. Sham-
rock IL. later in the afternoon headed
into the failing breeze in the middle
of the rSolent, off Ryde, and showed
her PAGES.
Slightly Tender on the Wind.
On the wind she was slightly ten
der. but her movement was wonderful.
and she was steady. There was only
light bow waves and they were thrown
off easily and without any fuss. There
was no evidence anywhere or quar-
tering the wave. She carried per-
feet topsail. hut the great mainsall was
crinkIed IL little under the gaff. AT 4
O'Clock Shamrock ii. was off the forts
and held OH toward Warner before
coming off the wind for the return
trip. The trial was thoroughly salts
factory and delighted Sir Thomas LIP
ton. Designer Watson and all con-
.arnpI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
Anti-seaIpiur BIu Signed.

Albany. N. Y. May 6.-GOvernor
Odeu has signed the anti-scalping bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-06
VISIT 10 HISTORIC ALAMO.

Where Was Fought One Of the WORLDS
Most Remarkable Fights.
San Antonio, Tex, May 6.-Sur-