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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
FARMERS GOING INTO A TRUST
Walter VrOOman at the Head of Fight
Against Middlemen.

Against Mtddiemen.
Kansas City, July 5.-Kansas farm
ers are to be formed into q milling
trust to eliminate the middleman, if
project being launched by Walter
Nrooman. of the Western Co-Operative
association, is successful. In circular
letter just issued to the farmers of the
Sunf1ower State they are invited to at
tend conference at Topeka on July 8
to consider plan ITO organize a mill
ing and grain-shipping industry of Kan
sas, including the farmer producing
the grain" The circular letter con-
tinueS: Some of the preliminary steps
have been taken, and considerable
number of the mills and elevators of
the state have offered TO come into the
deal.
"A combination of this sort will
command better freight rates; the mar
ketS of this country can be reached to
advantage. not only through the regu-
lar channels. but specifically through
the Western Cooperative association
and kindred cooperative societies,
which have a large and increasing
number of stores in operation" The
call is signed by c. r. Hoffman. one
of the heaviest grain dealers in Kan
saS, John w. BreidenthaI. Walter
VSoOman and other prominent Kan
sans. We expect to handle the fall
output of wheat and to squeeze out
the Speculator." said Vrooman. who
has just returned from a trip through
Kansas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
STEERS WERE FULL"
Intoxicated by DistiIIery slop They Go on
"a Fatal Rampage.

Chicago. July 5.-Maddened and
half-intoxicated from alcohol used in
''distillery slop" fed to them, Il big
herd of cattle stampeded at the stock
yards. More than Il score of the ami
mails met death in rush. Scenes were
enacted that for terror and blood made
old stockmen and cowboys turn their
backs. One man nearly lost his life.
The herd stampeded numbered more
than 600 of the kind that are known
as ''diStillery CATTLE" which are fat
tened on the refuse from liquor mills.
y closed gate caused the trouble.
and before il was over twenty-one an
imals lay I'm Il heap. some impaled on
horns. others with neckS broken and
others frantically climbing over the
Squirming mass. while some of the
survivors leaped fences and escaped to
various parts of the yards. y dead
wall of cattle was what finally brought
the rear rush of animals to halt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
GETS $1,OO5.129.29
Claim With IIIi-
nOis.

Springfield. July Gov. Yates re-
ceived today by mail warrant for
$1,OO5, 1929, principal and interest
due the state of Illinois from the
United States government for adj
vances made by the state in the
equipping of troops during the civil
war.
Gov. Yates will indorse the warrant
and turn it over to Auditor of Public
Accounts Mccullough, who will cred
it the revenue fund with the amount
and issue an order to State Treasurer
Williamson for collection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
UnIoaded Pistol Does Its Work.

Detroit. Mich. July J.-Mrs Anna
Mach, of 300 Garfield avenue. was the
victim of an early morning Fourth of
July fatality. Her husband, John
Mach, at midnight went out into the
street and fired his revolver several
times. and says he supposed he emp
tied all the chambers; but half an
hour later when he returned TO the
house and was handling the gun an
other chamber was discharged. the
bullet taking effect in Mrs. Mach's left
hrpn ST
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
STRENUOUS ARKANSAS LIFE
Attempt to Arrest Two Noisy Men Results
in n Tragedy.

Pine Fluff. Ark, July "a tragedy
was enacted at New Edinburg. Cleve-
land county. Two men are dead and
another is dying. The dead men are
Arthur and Garfield Kilgore, mer
chants of New Edinburg. Nc
Ruth is dying from injuries. The two
KilgOres became bOisterOus. a New
Edinburg justice of the peace depu-
tiZed McRuth to arrest the two men.
McRuth went to comply with the
orders. The Kilgores resisted arrest
and drew knives and began to use
them on McRuth. The latter drew
pistol and commenced firing. The
fight was waged desperately for a few
minutes and at the end both Kilgores
were killed and McRuth was in dy-
ing condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
FINDS Him short s063.1O.

Noblesville. Ind, July 5.-The COM
mittee appointed to audit the books
of NJ. r. RYnearson, clerk of the lodge
of Modern Woodmen in this city, re-
ported shortage of $663 10. Formal
action was taken on the report and the
matter was referred to the board of
managers, with instructions to collect
the money. Rynearson, in an inter
view. admitted that he is behind in
his accounts. but he says the amount
is not so large as shown by the re-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
whitelaw Reid visits Around.
PRESIDENT GIVEN ovAUION
EN- ROUTE TO OYSTER BAY

Lancaster, Pa, July 5.-Awaiting
the presidential train which left
Pittsburg early this morning enroute
to Oyster Bay. was large crowd,
and as the train pulled in the depot
n hearty cheer was set up In re-
sponse to calls for Teddy" the
president appeared on the platform
and made short speech which was
received amid great enthusiasm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
TWO THUGS GET AWAY.
Only Young Man They Forced to Help
Them Has Been Captured

Only Young Man They Forced to Help
Them Has Been Captured
Joliet. Ills, July 5.-AS result of
the hold-up on the Rock Island road
Thursday night the Joliet police have
in custody Charles NJ. NesSler. He is
the young man who climbed over the
engine and told the engineer and fire
man that they must stop the train un-
der penalty OF death. Nessler, how
ever, is believed to be the unwilling
accOmplice of the robbers, as he Obeyed
their commands ut the point OF Il re-
vOlver. In the event of the capture
Of the thieves he will make good
witness. The detectives are hot on the
trail of the robbers. According to
Nessler's story only two robbers We're
there were more.
Robbers Begin Operations.
He is about % years old. of frank
appearance and intelligence, and
claims 30 be OF respectable parents. He
says he went to Niles Center recently
10 visit cousin. Thursday night he
started home. and having no funds
was beating his way. taking the train
at Chicago. At EnglewoOd he climbed
on the bumpers back of the tender and
had scarcely secured this position
when two men climbed up. They said
nothing in particular until Midlothian
station was reached. Then one OF the
men climbed over the end of the ten
der upon the coal and ordered Nessler
to follow. Both men had adjusted
black masks To their faces.
NessIer Gets His Orders.
At the muzzle OF revOIv-
er NesSler. was told To 20
forward to the cab and tell the
engineer to stop the train half Il mile
beyond. Thoroughly frightened he did
so. The engineer and fireman regard
ed the request as joke and laughed.
Look up there said Nesssler. The
trainmen did so and saw two revOlv-
ers pointing toward them. This Is no
joke" said one robher. stop the train
or Ill kill you" The engineer shut
OF the steam and brought the train to
a Standstill near the Dupont switch.
The engine crew We're taken back un-
der guard. Nessler being commanded
TO remain in the cab and keep quiet.
Express. Messenger Puts Up a Fight.
Demand was made OH the express
messenger and baggageman to open
the door of their car under threats to
blow it up with dynamite. The door
was opened and the robbers rushed in
4 struggle ensued and Messenger
Kane was shot i'm the groin.
The robbers attempted to open the
through safe. but was unsuccessful.
The local safe, however, was forced
open. 1t is not known what amount
of money was taken. 1t is reported
that bag Of jewelry and some money
was found i'm the safe. but the railway
officials say practically nothing of val
ne was secured. The robbers disap-
appeared. Kane was taken to Linley
Park for treatment and later removed
to the EnglewoOd hospital The police
here have n sachel and quantity of
dynamite found I'm a car near the scene
of the robbery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
ROsTAND ASKS REoPENINa
Finds That the Chicago Plagiarism Case
Is No Joke.

Chicago, July edmond Rostand
declines to stand in the light of a
plagiarist. He wants the court rul-
ing declaring him copyiSt of the au-
thor of THE Merchant of Cornville'
set aside. To this end an attorney has
appeared for ROStand in the United
States circuit court and presented a
petition asking leave to reopen the
case.
Judge Kohlsaat said he woald consid-
er the matter further on July 10. when
he expects that Samuel Gross. author
of The Merchant Prince" will be pre-
pared TO contest the motion. The de-
cree in favor of Gross declaring RoS-
tand'S 'Cyrano de Bergerac" TO be
stolen from the work of Gross was en-
tered May 2I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
Mother browns Her child.

New York, July 5.-Mrs. Margaret
Lyman, wife of George Lyman, a
bOokbinder in government employ at
Washington. drowned one of her chill
dren in Brooklyn. Mrs. Lyman came
to Brooklyn two weeks ago in i'll health
and was visiting her mother, Mrs.
Nary Farrell. She threw. her 3-year-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05

Manila, July 5.-The cross-examina-
tion of Major Cornelius Gardener by
the board which has been investigat-
ing his charges against United States
officers is nearly ended. Major Garde-
ner is i'll. and on the verge of nervous
collapse. owing to the worry and strain
of the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
wiz a nov Co,nmi,ted suiciIe.

Springfield. Ills. July 5.-Alfred Rad
cliffe. aged 10. committed suicide by
hanging himself with halter in barn
on the farm of his grandparents. Mr.
and Mrs. g. w. Tarwin, near Bath
He became despOndent because his
father. who lives near Chandlerville,
had sent him no money with which to
purchase firecrackers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
coIorodo Prohibitionists.

Colorado Springs. Colo, July o.
Prohibitionists of Colorado in state
convention here yesterday unanimous
Iy adopted the report OF the resolu-
tions committee pledging the party to
straight-out prohibition and nothing
else. s.a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
SKYRGCKET DID 1T
Disastrous confIagration at Paris,
ILL.,, From Fire.
works.
DESTRUCTION RACES ALL NIGHT
Entire Town of GOtebo, Okla, is
Wiped Out of Exis-
tence.

Paris, ILL.,. July Oakland, a
town of 1000, located west of Paris,
was visited by very severe fire last
night. the result of a sky rocket fall
ing on Tibbs' furniture store. That
building, together with other build
ings on the east side of the square,
were destroyed. the fire burning all
night. The loss is large, partially in
Gnra1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
THROUGH

Washington. July 5.-The Chinese
government has appealed to the gov
ernment of the United States to use
its good offices TO cause the allied
powers who still retain their sol
diers in Tien Tsin to evacuate that
place in conformity to the spirit of
the agreement of Pekin which set
tied the Boxer troubles.
Appeal Made by Minister WI.
The appeal was made today by Min
lister Wu directly to Secretary Hay
in the shape of a cablegram from
which the minister supplemented
with a long verbal explanation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
NOTORIOUS OREGON CoNvIcE
SAID TO HAVE BEEN KILLED

Seattle. July 5.-An unconfrmed
says Harry Tracy. the Oregon con-
vict, has been killed at Woodland
park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
DAY CELEBKATED BY FILIPINOs
Presidents Proclamation Il Read n
Feature In Our InsuIar Empire.

Feature I'm Our Insular Empire.
Manila, July 5.-President ROOse-
velt's amnesty proclamation was read
at noon yesterday in English and
Spanish from n hag-draped stand on
the Luneta, after n parade of 5000
United Statesans and Filipinos. Ar
thur Ferguson, secretary To Governor
Taft. read the proclamation in the
presence of small gathering, the
heat having dispersed the crowd when
the parade ended. The prisoners freed
by the proclamation, estimated to num-
ber GOO, were released without cere-
mony. Many military prisoners had
previously been freed. Aguinaldo re
manned in the house which has shell
tered him since his captivity. He is
expected to visit friends briefly and
then depart on trip. His destination
is not announced.
The eXiles OH the island of Guam
are expected to return here on spe-
cial steamer. The observance of the
national holiday was general. The city
was decorated and the ships flying all
their flags. The celebration was typi-
cally United Statesan, even to the fire
crackers. Acting Governor Wright and
General Chaffee reviewed the process
sion. and Captain Crossfielt delivered
an Grafton. He defended the United
States policy in the Philippines. pre-
dicted the ltimate complete accept
ance of United States institutions by
the Filipinos. and denounced the crit
les of the Philippine policy.
There were athletic games and rae
ing in the afternoon, and fireworks
and illuminatiOns at night. The mill
tary has surrendered control of Batan-
gas province to the civil authorities.
and with Laguna province organized
and General Cailles appointed COVER
nor. every province in LuZOn is now
under civil government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
Rock Island Boy Claims to Have Been Made
Tool of BY Dupont Train
Robbers.
THEY ESCAPE, BUT HE is ARRESTED
Passenger No. 5, Westbound, Halted and Cars
RansaCked messenger
Shot.

sent to the penitentiary. One died
in prison and the other was pardoned
by Gov. Altgeld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
Entire Town DESTROYED.

Amadar. Okla. July st is learn
ed today that the entire town of Co
tebo. small place on the Rock ISL
and railway system in Kiowa county,
was destroyed by fire yesterday. The
loss is $4,000; insurance light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
Want TROOPS withdrawn
Chinese Government Makes an Appeal to
the Allied Pow
THROUGH MEDIUM OF THIS COUNTRY
That Those Still Having Soldiers at Ten
Tsn Live Up to Agree
ment

old Margaret Into Mil creek, drowning
her, and tried TO treat 1-year-old Lo-
retta the same way, but the child es-
capped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
ORIENTAL SPLENDORS
Revived by Reception to the East Indian
Nabobs Visiting at London.

London. July 5-The Prince or
Wales. in behalf of King Edward. re-
ceived the Indian princes in London
at the Indian office. last night. The
entertainment was one of the most
brilliant ever witnessed in London.
Queen Alexandra and the royal fam
lily were present, and occupied n pri-
vate box overlooking the main hall.
The guests of the evening included
all the royal representatives to the
coronation of the king who are still
in London, as well as the greater num-
ber of the English nobility and the
notable perSonages of London. The
recoratiOns of the building were mag
niticent. and cost including the furni-
ture and hausings, not far from ESQ.,
600. The flowers alone cost $4,000.
The great reception hall was trans
formed by palms, ferns and orchids
into n sembIance of an Indian gar
den.
Ceiling Was the Indian Sky.
y feature of the decorations was an
immense ceiling cover. painted to rep
resent the Indian ornament in which
the stars and consultations were ac-
curately depicted. Electric lights be-
hind the cover were utilized to make
each star scintillate in realistic man.
ner. Three thousand incandescent
electric lights We're employed in the
illumination of the building The
rooms were cooled by mountains OF
Ice clothed with masses of rare plants
and flowers. Three thousand guests
were invited TO attend the reception.
All the gentlemen present wore uni
forms or court dress. and the ladies
We're clad In most elaborate and be-
Jeweled costumes. but they were out
dazzled by the gorgeous attire and the
profusion of jewels worn by the In
dian princes.
whitelaw Reid Visits Around.
London. July 5.-Since Whitelaw
Reid, who was to have represented the
United States at the coronation of
King Edward. took official leave of the
British authorities and closed the spe-
cial embassy in London. he and Mrs.
Reid have been paying number of
short visits in the country. Yesterday
they We're at Colonel Lord Algernon
Charles Gordon-LennoX's country seat.
BroughtOn Castle. Banbury. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reid will spend July 6 with the
Earl and Countess of Jersey, at Oster-
w Park ISlaUorfh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
Half a Million London
SIum DWeIIers Dined
by Edward,
WHO FEELS IMPROVED
Oriental Sp1endor Re-
Vived BY Reception
to NabobS.

London. July 5.-The morning of
fetal bulletin says: The king had
another excellent night. He is cheer
full and feeling much stronger. We
consider him out of danger. The ev-
ening bulletins will be discontinued -
Half million London slum dwell
ers were the kings guests this after
noon at 400 halls, schools and parks.
the greater number being at Steph-
eny, where $4,000 enjoyed dinner, such
a dinner as they seldom partake of.
At every gathering a letter from
the king was read expressing the
themselves.
Kings Quiet Day.
London. July 5.-The following bull
letin was posted at buckingham al
ace at 4 p. IN. Yesterday: The ing
has had n quiet day. His cons titu-
uonal condition is satisfactory and the
wound shows more active signs of re-
pair" This is signed by Treves. Bar
low and Laking.
The progress Of King Edward con-
tinueS satisfactory. Beginning July g
only one bulletin day concerning his
maJeSty'S condition will be issued This
viii he posted at o'clock in the
morning. and the arrangement will
be continued until his majesty is en-
tirely convaleScent.
The fact that Queen Alexandra. IN
company with the Duchess of AoSt-.
Prince Waldemar of Denmark aud
Prince George of Greece. drove out
yesterday afternoon iS taken as Il sign
of the kings satisfactory condition
This was the first recreation of this
kind that the queen has INDUCED in
since his majesty was taken ILL., The
king is allowed to read n good deal
now. and he ENJOYS looking at the
newspapers. He expressed amusement
lately at some of the sensational and
detailed reports of the operation i'm the
press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-05
HAD A GREAT TIME
Pittsburg and the Surrounding
Towns Do Honor to
President.
Is RECEIVED ENTHUSIASTICALLY
Speaks at a Park to 100000 Peo-
ple-The Fourth in
Manila.

Pittsburg. Pa. July 5.-Half mil
lion persons greeted President Theo-
dore Roosevelt in Pittsburg yesterday.
They came not only from Pittsburg
and Allegheny, but from the scores
of industrial towns within 100 miles
of the city. 1t was the distinguished
guests first visit to Pittsburg as pres
ident. and his welcome was most en-
thusiastic. From the Union station
to the speakers stand in Schenley
park, nearl, eour miles away. it was
one continuous cheer. The weather
was all that could be desired, with
the sun shining brightly and the tenn
perature not too high. President Roose-
welt reached the Williamsburg station
of the Pennsylvania railroad at s a.
m, and his coming was announced by
II presidential salute of twenty-One
guns.
1Iake-Up of the Procession.
When the president stepped from his
car ut the Union station he was es-
corted along the south porticO of the
station to the main entrance of the
station, where his carriage and those
provided for the reception committee
were standing. The carriages in wait
ing were promptly filed, and the bu-
assembly call which was a signal for
Brigadier General John y. Wylie,
commander of the military escort. to
order the movement of the column.
The marchers numbered 5000 men,
representing the Eighteenth. Four
teenth and Tenth regiments. which
saw Philippine service; the Sheridan
cavalry troop. of Tyrone; the Boys
briganeS. and independent military or
ganiZations.
Chief Magistrate Scores an Ovation.
At Il signal from the bugler of the
Sheridan troop the column started ON
its four-mile march.
Flags and bunting fiuttered every
where along the course of parade.
People hung from windows of tall sky
scrapers, yelling themselves hoarSe in
greeting the nations chief executive.
The greatest ovation came as the line
passed up canon-like Fifth avenue to
the top of Grants hill. Tall buildings
on either side of the street offered
fine vantage points for spectators. Ev-
cry window i'm these buildings was
filled with enthusiastic people, women
predominating.
Programme at the Park.
Here the president passed to the
stand. the military presenting arms.
and 100000 people cheering. The pro-
Gramme was one OF prayer. singing
and OratOry, the president being chief
orator. His speech was eloquent aud
patriotic. and dealt largely with eN-
pansion and with the carrying into ef-
rect in the country of the principles
OF the Declaration of Independence.
After the speaking lie was driven to
the residence of ii. c. Frick. where he
had luncheon and held n reception He
then reviewed Sheridan troop and later
attended a banquet at Schenley hotel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-01-16
Remarkable Cure of Group.
A Little Boys Life Saved.

n
[ have few words to say regarding
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
saved my little boys life and feel
that I cannot praise it enough. [
bought bottle of it from A. e. Steere
of Goodwin, S. D. and when [ got
home with it the poor baby could
hardly breathe. I gave the medicine
as directed every ten minutes until he
"threw up and then thought sure
he was going to choke to death. We
had to pull the phlegm out Of his
mouth in great long strings. | am
positive that if had not got that
bottle Of cough medicine, my boy
would not be on earth today joel De-
mont, InWood, Iowa. For sale by r. s..
Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-01-16
A Good Recommendation.

II have noticed that the sale on
Cham berlain's stomach and liver tab
lets is almost invariably to those who
have once used Them" says Mr.. j. H
Weder, prominent druggist of Cas-
cade, La. What better Tecommendation
could any medicine have than for peo-
pie to call for it when again in need
of such remedy? Try them when
you feel dull after eating, when you
have bad taste in your mouth, feel
bilious, have no appetite or when
troubled with constipation, and you
are certain to be delighted with the
prompt relief which they afford.
For sale by r. s. Freeman s. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-01-16
A Deep Mystery.

1t is mystery why women endure
Backache. Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters Willquick-
ly cure such troubles" [ suffered for
years with kidney trouble" writes
Mrs. Phehe Cherley, of Peterson, Ia,
''and lame back panied me SO could
not dress myself, but Electric Bit
tiers wholly cured me, and although 70
years old, I am able to do all my house
work" It overcomes Constipation.
improves Appetite, gives perfect
health. Only SOC at @. r. Taggart's
Drug Store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-01-16
Second Term in Progress.
Third Term Opens Jan. II.
Students Admitted at ANY Time.

English, Latin and German Courses
of Four Years. These lead up to
the Diploma which becomes a
Life State Certificate.
Elementary Course of Two Years.
This leads up to a Five Years
State Certificate.
No Tuition to those who enter these
with intention to teach in Wis
consin.
Tuition by the quarter in Prepare
tory, $3.50; Grammar Grades, So;
intermediate So; Primary, $3.50;
kindergarten is Free; The Model
Schools are MODEL and merit the
excellent patronage they have al
ways received.
For other information address the
President, w. J. BRIER.