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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-02

Rev. r. b. Williams officiated at two
marriages yesterday afternoon at the
parsonage of the First Methodist
church, the happy couples being AL
bert J. Dillon and Miss Tessie f.
Quinn, of Cordova, and Robert GoodilI
and Miss Laura Elnwood, of Kewanee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-02
At the NC. A.

The day was well filled with the
program carried out at the y. NJ. c.
A. The morning was set apart for
the juniors and the afternoon for
men, whether members or not. \
substantial free lunch was
served from $3.50 till and the even
ing was devoted TO captivating fun
making contest, in which the partic-
ipants. members of the young mems
class. were divided into equal sides,
and caused much merriment in a
series of unusual contests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
BOY and GIRL DIE
IN FACTORY FIRE
In Panic Employees Forget Fire.
Escapes and Jump from
the Windows.
(B7 Associated Prcss.)

NEW YORK, May 1.-Two persons per.
ished and several We're injured to-day in
a fire which Quilted the building, No. su
Pearl Street. occupied by the Eureka Bed.
ding Company.
The dead: Emma Boltcher. nineteen
years of age and John Lynch.
The Injured: Ethel McGrath. burned,
probably fatally; Kate Wadworth, con-
tusions of back and internal Injuries.
caused by jumping from fourth floor; An
ME Giiroy, spratns and bruises, caused by
jumping from fourth floor.
The fire started on the first floor near
pile of stair pads. A boy was sweeping
some loose cotton over the floor, and 1t IS
supposed that he swept the stuff over a
lighted cigar or cigarette stump. The cot
ton burst into a blaze. the stair pads were
set afire, and in an instant the fire spread
through the first floor and mounted up
ward.
"A panic ensued. and disregardins the
fire escape many OF the employees jumped
from rear windows to the roof of an
extension 1t was in this way that Miss
Gilroy and Miss Wadsworth were hurt.
The bodies of Miss BoItcher and Lynch
were found on the top floor. death hav-
ing resulted from burns and suffocation-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
MEDOC VINEYARD
sold AT AUCTION
Virginia Couple Married at Hall
fax Old Landmark Removed
at Weldon.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>

WELDON, N. c., May 5.-The famous
Medoc Vineyards, including the wine cell
lars Of the late c. w. Garrett, were sold
at Halifax to-day at public auction to
Mrs. M. S. Harrison for $4,000 me
purchaser is daughter of the late
Charles w. Garrett.
Workmen began this morning to tear
down the great railroad sheo mere :
is a notable landmark ana mas peeii
standing for fifty years weldon peopie
were very much opposed TO me teaiiiis
800, of this distinguished feature OF
a the town, which for 50 many years has
offered shelter from sunshine and storm
to many thousands of people VINO nave y.
from time to time gathered beneath It's
: At Halifax to-day N1r. w B. Sharp
and Miss Sallie Riggan, both or NsaVer-
". va. were united in marriage. It was
. cretna Green affair and Justice wilcox
tied the knot. The bride was quite pretty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
The GALLERIES
were CROWDED
Senator from Massachusetts, De-
Tended Administration Policy.
CRUELTlEs INCIDENTS OF WAR
Such Thing He Declared Gould Not Be
Prevented-Said He Had No Defense
for Them, But We Had Been
Provoked Beyond Endurance.
iRy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. May 5.-In vindication
of the administrations policy in the
Philippines, Mr. Lodge, of Massachu-
sets, chairman of the Philippine Com
mittee, addressed the Senate to-day.
Long before he began to speak, the gal
leries were thronged. and the attend
unce On the floor OF the Senate was IN
usually large. -..rs. Cowles, the Presi-
dents sister, was an interested specta-
tor.
His review of the situation and of
the minority criticism of the govern
ments policy was very forceful.
Mr. Lodge warmly resented the i'm
putations cast On the President. the
Secretary of War, and the army. for
alleged cruelties and atrocities said to
have been practiced in the Philippines.
He said every effort had been employed
by the OFFICIALS III authority to prevent
such crueities as had been referred to
and measures had been taken to punish
those guilty Of them. Such things. how
ever. We're incidents of every war and
could not be prevented absolutely.
NO DEFENSE.
He had no defense to make of any of
the cases of torture which had been
cited, but the men of the American
army had been provoked almost beyond
human endurance. He recited scores of
instances of crueities and tortures prac-
ticed by the Filipino insurgents on
American prisoners. Men had had their
ears cut off; had been disembowelIed.
mad been driven into streams and. while
drowning, shot to death. had been tied
to trees and stoned to death by women
and children. and buried alive. Others
had been shot and boloed treacherousIy
while succoring the wounded. In the
face of these horrible atrocities, some
of the American troops had been guilty
of administering the Water Cure" but
the instances of this kind We're isolated
and no part of the general policy in the
Philippines.
He-zwarmly defended General Chat
fee for his conduct of military affairs
in the Islands. and paid a brilliant trib-
ute to his heroism and patriotism. AS
he concluded his defense of the Ameri-
can army and the American administra-
ton. he drew cordial applause from the
galleries.
In a brief reply. N1- Rawlfns. OF
Utah, declared that the charges which
had been made We're not against General
Chaffee or the American army. bur
against the Senator from Massachusetts,
&(Atr. Lodge and others who were re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
more EEND0WM'7T
FOR SEMINARY
Considerable Sum Collected Du.
ring the Past year-Never
Conferred DID,. Degree.

During the past year every effort mas
been made TO increase the endowment
of the Union Theological Seminary.
Representatives Of the seminary have
trayersed the country and appealing TO
the Presbyterians everywhere for more
funds for this excellent institution. What
success they have had is not known even
TO the trustees save in a general way.
They will ind out to-day when the re-
ports will come in. 1t is understood
that a considerable sum has been raised
and that when the amount is announced
to-day at the annual meeting OF --.e
trustees, all will be. pleased. the trus-
tees of the seminary meet to-day at
10 o'clock at the seminary The board
will be in session to-day and tomorrow.
The announcement of results will be
made at the commencement proper On
Thursday.
DR.. Kerr said yesterday that he knew
of nothing further than routine bust
| ness to come up before the body
Here is a unique fact in connection
With this body It is given to them
by the charter to confer the degree
of doctor of divinity But not in the
history of the institution has that honor
| ever been given anycne-not even was DIR,
Hoce, the leading Presbyterian minister
of the South the recipient of it. 1t is
not because none are thought worthy
of it. but it is preferred not to do this,
leaving it to be done by the academic
colleges.
The seminary does. however, confer
one degree. and said a trustee yester-
day. the recipients of it have to work
very hard for it. That IS the degree
of bachelor o. divinity. ] is given only
to those who have taken with satisfac-
tory result an extended course OF study
at the seminary.
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and apparently about eighteen The
groom is a good-looking young man
and gave his age as twenty-five.
BILL AGAINST BEEF TRUST
Attorney General Has Revised it and
Will Soon Be Made Public.
fRv Associated Press ,

United States Attorney at Chicago, and
William Day, special assistant attorney,
are in the city to-day, and there have
been conferences with Acknowledgement
Knox on the subject of the beef combine.
Mr.. Bethea and Mr.. Day presented TO the
Attorney General the text of a bin in
equity which they had prepared under his
instruction. and this was carefully gone
over at to-day's conference.
The Acknowledgement has revised the
bill in q number of important places, and
Chicago some time during the present
week to be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States Court there. After
the bill has been filed it will be made
public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
CUBAN CONGRESS.
House and Senate Assembled at Noon
Yesterday.
fRy Associated P-ess.l

HAVANA. MAY The Cuban Senate
and House of Representatives assembled
at noon to-day in the Palace Governor.
General Wood made an address, wishing
the legislators success in the work they
were about to enter upon. He informed
them that no executive power would ba
vested in Congress until after the formal
transfer OF the government. Their work
now was to pass upon credentials and to
inform the Military Government officially
who had been selected President and Vice.
President. senators and members of thu
House of Representatives.
The senators met in the Palacio Segundd
and the representatives in the Coma ndarp
.cia General De La Marina building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06

players would only give little Of their
time daily to practice work. Small games
are played every afternoon. but no cham
pionship team has been effected Inc
street car men of the two lines over here,
it is understood. have a. team, which they
claim is very strong. a game between
the Manchester men and those of Rich
mond is scheduled for this month.
MISSING NAN RETURNS.
Mr.. r. f. Beasley, who was missing SO
strangely from his home last week, has
returned and explains that he has been
to Washington trying to find employ
ment. For keeping his wife in the dark
about his trip he says that he knew she
would object. and as he did not want TO
go against her will, he thought it best
not TO say anything. but just leave any
way. He reached the city Sunday night,
much to the relief of his young wife.
WHO. since his disappearance, had been
much worried as to his safety.
IMPROVE DEPARTMENT.
A change in the headquarters of the
firemen of Manchester is contemplated
by members OF the City Council. At
present the statioplnen have little
room, within twenty feet Of the horse.
and at a recent meeting of the Council
one member preached the subject and
said t..at ne wanted to see the upstairs
Of the building used as a bedroom for
the men who were at the station at night.
This 1t is thought, will be much better
for the stationmen- Not only for their
health, but for the general appearance
Of the department.
ON CLEAN STREETS.
At Cowardn-Avenue Christian Church
Sunday night the pastor. Rev. II. II.
Moore, followed up his series of sermons
on Good Citizenship He spoke on the
subject Clean Streets" He pointed
out several places where the refuge Of
the city was intolerable. Hull Street.
he said. was abominable. He did not
criticise the city officials. but rather the
citizens who dumped into the street ali
their refuse and had no trash barrel. The
cows which run loose through the street
came in for their share of the abuse. "A
large congregation heard him.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Emil Won Kramer. known as a splendid
lecturer, will lecture Wednesday night
at Cowardin-Avenue Christian Church.
MI Poynor Pulley, who for the past
two months has been in bed. has 80 far
recovered that he could be on tie streets
Sunday.
Mrs. r. T. Minor and daughter are
spending some time with Mrs l. NJ Lo-
gan In Buckingham county.
Mr. w. J. Lewis. of McDonough Street,
was reported to be much better yester-
day.
Policeman Jones is yet confined TO his
home with sickness.
Miss Neva Evans, the postrnistress OF
Swausboro. who. for some time has been
very i'll is reported to be much better
Mr.. Harry Hart, a popular young man
Of Manchester. but recently of Green's
boro. n c.. writes TO friends here that
he is having a nice time and has splen-
did position.
The revival services will continue at
west-End Church this week. Song ana
prayer services at I:3o O'Clock; preaching
at s o'clock There was very large
crowd present Sunday night. and eighteen
conversions Seven connected them
selves with the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
W ARNER'S

Are you tired? Low-spirited? Weak and
habby7 Have you constant drubbing ache In
the small of your back? Have you chills?
frequent desire to urnate? Are you troubled
with sleeplessness? Have you headache? Is
your appetite bad? Do you find your food does
not nouirsh your body and make your blood rich
and red? Have you bad taste in your mouth
in the morning7 If you have any OF these symp-
toms your kidneys have been diseased for long
time, for kidney diseases seldom put out such
symptoms until they have been working several
months and the tissues have been eaten away
with the disease. You have every reason to be
alarmed, and you should take Warmers Safe Cure
at once You will find full directions with each
bottle. Warmers Safe Cure is guaranteed to
cure any form of kidney trouble. Brisht's dis
ease diabetes, uric acid poison inflammation of
the bladder, rheumatic govt. liver complaint,
female weakness and irregular periods female
weakness and irregular periods are caused BY
kidney disease neglected., too often desire to
urinate gravel stones in the bladder, blood dis
ease indigestion and headaches. All these dis
eases originate in the kidneys. If the kidneys
arc healthy and strong, SO that they can per-
form their work properly there would be none
of these complaints.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
VIII Deport Chirks.
Cry Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. May 5.-T.e Chief
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court TO-DAY rendered opinions in two
test cases efrectinr the trapsit.cf '.h;ra-
men through the United States to other
countries. sustaining the action OF the
governmental authorities in having them
detained at San Francisco.
The result OF the decision will he the
deportation to China Of the Chinese de-
tanned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
[, CURES

JUDGE T. A. M'MAHoN, of 73s Farragut
av., Chicago. ILL.,. says that for ten years he
had kidney and liver trouble. which seriously
interfered at times with his official duties, and
no suffered SO from pain that he walked with
great difficulty. After all other remedies failed
he tried Warmers Safe Cure and says eight
bottles cleaned him from head to foot and have
permanently cured him. This is sample Of
the thousands of unsolicited letters received from
prominent people who have been cured by War
Safe Cura
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
COLD In KIDNEYS.

''Eor some time was SO sick at my stomach
that could not cal nor could / sleep. / caught
O heavy cold and it settled In my kidneys and
stomach and in fact, through my entire system;
had pains in my back and head and could get
no relief until took Warmers Safe Cure. 1t
has absolutely cured me- 1t Is wonderful
medicine; Il cured me after other medicines
failed '-Yours truly. Nellie Jones' President
Memphis Friday Club, 1913 Vance St, Memphis,
Tenn, Nov. o. 1901
All testimonials received unsolicited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
Liberal Ministry.
(By Associated Press.>

SANTIAGO DE Chilli, May 5.--Srror
Ramon Barros Luco has been appointed
minister of the interior The other min
listers have not been named yet. but the
new cabinet Will be composed of the
LIBERAL element.
The Chilean minister to Argentina.
Senior Carlos Concha Snbercaseaux. has
resigned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
MORE Victories
FOR PROCLAMATION
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
the hope that Albemarle and CharlotteS-
Vile would speak in no uncertain tone.
The mass-meeting was presided over by.
John w. Fishburne, well known lawyer
and eX-member Of the Legislature.
Charlotte county also meets to-day.
Senator Eggleston went up yesterday.
and will make a speech explaining the
provisions of the new instrument. It is
believed here that the meeting will de-
clare for proclamation.
Louisa will hold her meeting on Satur-
day, and will likely go the same way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
Tobacco Association.
Try As.nc,a1en Press !

(By Associated Press)
CINCINNATI, OHIO. May 5.-The Ma
ticnai Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association
met in annual convention here to-day,
with 100 delegates present The session
Will continue three days. The session to-
day was devoted to the reports of oil
GERS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
Millions Distributed.

(By Assoclateu FteEs.)
WASHINGTON. May 5.-Nearly three
and one-haif million dollars were distri-
buted by the Secretary of the Urea sury
among national banks in various parts Of
the country. Sixty-two banks We're rec
ognzed as Government repositories in
widely different sections of the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
CHARLOTTE PEOPLE FOR 1T.
But the Mass Meeting Adjourned With
ant Paach;por noc;e;o,

out Reaching a Decision.
(Special Dispatch to The Times.)
BRAKES BRANCH, VA, May 5.-The
mass meeting. called to-day at Charlotte
Courthouse for instructing members to
the Constitution Convention. adjourned
until next court without reaching any
decision.
A majority OF the people seem to be
for proclamation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
JAMES MAT TER
is NOW SETTLED.
No Further Steps to Be Taken in
Will Suit.
THE CASES SET FOR TRIAL
Dates Fixed fer the Hearing of Several
Interesting Causes-John Turner
Was Discha. ged-other
County Notes.

= The May term of the Circuit Court of
Henrico county began yesterday. with
Judge Wexford on the bench The docket
is somewhat longer than usual.
An interesting item which comes out
in connection with the opening of the
term is that the will case Of DR.. Larri-
mer James, coroner Of Henrico, and his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Beadles which ex-
cited quite a sensation in the county at
the time of the filing of the papers, was
not docketed, and Will not be. The mat
ter has been settled, and no further steps
will be taken. The suit OF Miss Willie
Bell Andrews against John CNeil for
alleged SANDER was set for the 18th Of
the present month. Another specially
interesting case, that of Nora May Nor
rison VS.. Adrinana Kuyk was fixed for
May Sth. Other cases set were as follows
Forest A. Tiller VS.. Richmond Cedar
Works, May 18th; w. B. West VS.. Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company,
May 18th: Nelson Eastman VS.. George
T. Donella, May 18th; Della NJ. Delaney
vs. Mrs. Priscilla Harris, May 10th; VIII
liam Christians heirs VS.. Margaret a
Bell, May 9th; same VS.. Joseph E. Sorg,
May 9Th; J. w. Hilderbrand VS.. Rich
mond Traction Company, May 18th; W.
M Parrish VS.. H. B. Glaze & Son, May
18th; l. B. Lucas VS.. A. T. Crabbin,
May 9th John N. Burch vs. Julia A.
Trainham, May It'll; Philip M Houston
vs. Francis NJ. Shp1nan, May 18TH
Chewing and Rose VS.. Marion H Chalk
ley, May 14th.
The case of John Turner, the negro
man charged with shooting another ne
gro. Harris, now in the Henrico jail, was
heard yesterday by Squire James T..
Lewis and was dismissed. The evidence
against the man was not sufficient to
warrant his further detention. Harris
was not we'll enough to be out, but was
examined in his cell In the jail.
The Board Of Supervisors will meet
to-day in regular session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
Charges Unsubstan.iated.
nv Associated press.)

WASHINGTON May 5.-fhe Civil Ser,
vice Commission has dismissed as utterly
.unsubstantiated and improved a number
of charges filed against the conduct OF
Observation-Disclosures Walker and others
of the Lexington (ky.) postofrice by S.
Henry Sheehan. a dismissed employee. The
charges alleged political assessment of
employees and participation OF employees
in party work. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
TO CHARLESTON EXPOSITION

The Southern Railway has most at
t1active route to Charleston, S. c..
through the Piedmont Section. 1.-The Cot
Belt" Low rate excursion tick
cts on sale daily. Double daily limited
trains. dining-car service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
TEST YOUR KIDNEYS.

Put some morning urine in glass or bottle,
let it stand for twenty-four hours; II then it is
milky or cloudy or contains reddish brick dust
sediment or If particles or germs float about
in it. your kidneys diseased This is the
supreme moment when you should begin to take
Warmers Safe Cure to arrest all these unnatural
conditions, for they are the unmistakable symp-
toms of kidney disease. II, litter you have made
this test, you have any doubt in your mind as
to the development of the disease in your sys-
tenn, send US sample Of your urine and our doc
tors will analyze it and send you report with
advice, free of charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
MORO PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Eighty-Four Made the Attempt; Thirty
five Were Killed and Nine Captured.

(By Associated Press.)
MANILA, May 5.-Eighty-four Moro
prisoners under guard made an attempt
to escape to-day. At preconcerted sig
nal. they got between the soldiers form
ing the guard and a company at dinner.
The latter, realizing what had happened,
fired on and pursued the Moros, killing
thirty-five of them and capturing nine.
The others escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06

sponsibie for the present Philippine
policy.
Both the su1ldry civil appropriation
bill and the bill for the purchase OF tho
Rosebud Indian Reservation. were
passed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
YelIOWs for the Blues

When person sis out of sorts. feels
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They cure Dyspepsia. Flatulence, Nausea,
Headache. "a Brain and Nerve Tonic"
loc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
PILESCuREp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Itching Bind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles Your druggist will refund your
money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure.
E. w. Grove signature Is on each hoxs
Is cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
KIDNEYS.
Warmers Safe Cure is put up In two
regular sizes and sold by all druggists
SOC AND Sl.OO A BOTTLE.

The accompanying Illustration Is facsimile
of the $I.O0 bottle. full size. The 60-cent size
is nearly one-haltt as LARGE as the sl.0o bottle.
Be sure you get the genuine. Refuse substt-
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enfeebled organs and heals at the time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06

A Simple Test viii Tell

If Any of Your Family in This or Past
Generations Have Been Troubled With
Kidney Disease Make a Test of Your
Urine and Satisfy Yourself.