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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
HONORARY HARVARD DECREE

Boston. June 2j.-President Roose-
welt reached here this morning. He
was greeted by the governor, the
mayor of Boston. and others, with
whom he breallfasted at the Hotel
Somerset. He left at Q for Harvard
university.
Arriving at Cambridge, the presi-
dent was at once CONDUCTED to the
Sandois theatre. where the COM
mencement exercises were held. Af-
ter the addresses by the commence
ment speakers. the honorary degree
of L. l.. d. was conferred upon the
president and Secretary of State Hay.
New Haven, June 25.-One of the
most important announcements of
the Yale commencement season was
the reference by President Hadley in
his address this morning to plan IL
group of Yale men to establish a
mission in the far east to be conduct
ed along the broadest lines, carrying
on evangelical, medical and especially
educational work in the large student
center in north China. 1t is to be un-
denominationaI and Independent of
any existing society, but will work
in harmony with them, and in speci-
ally close sympathy with the Amsri-
can board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
HAS MADE DISCOVERY
Professor Who Says He Knows "How
Nature Turns the
Earth"

Rochester. Mich. June 25.-Profes-
sor Theodore Munger. of this place,
says lie has discovered 'how nhture
turns the earth" The discovery he
considered important enough to prop
erly engage the attention of congress,
and he has sent to that body Il prOpO-
SitiOn. 1t is that astronomers all over
the world contribute for his benefit D
cents each in payment for an eXposi-
tion of the wonderful discovery. The
professor computes that he will bene-
lit to the extent of about $4,000.
He drafted Il petition receDAy, the
receipt of which Representative Sam
uel w. Smith has duly noted. and it is
said that Smith has had it referred to
the proper committee of congress. This
is what is said: 4 have been Il student
of science for fifty years." Professor
Munger declares. Il can guarantee to
develop some entirely now principles,
especially in explanation of the SyrO-
scope top. Any kicks that may be made
against my petition to congress / shall
consider Il hindrance to the cause of
science"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
THE STORY OF KING EDWARDS LIFE
BRIEFLY TOLD.

of Trinity college, Cambridge, in
1861. remaining there Il year.
General of British army, 1852.
Made tour of the Holy Land in
1862.
Married Princess Alexandra of
Denmark, March 10. 1868.
Officiated at the opening of the
Suez canal in 1869.
Grand Master of British Masons,
1874.
Visited Egypt and India, 1875.
Field marshal, 1873.
Visited Ireland, 1855.
Attended wedding of cars daugh-
ter at st. Petersburg. April, 1894.
Won the derby with Persimmon,
1896.
Grand master of the Bath, 1897.
Represented the queen at naval re-
view of jubilee. 1897.
Life attempted in Brussels, April I,
by an anarchist, who fired two shots
at him.
Took the title of Edward VII,
king of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland and emperor of
India at n meeting of the privy coun-
ell, Jan. %, 1901, the day after his
mothers death.
vt I o'clock of the same day the
lords and commons took the oath of
allegiance to the new sovereign.
Proclaimed king throughout his
realms, Jan. "a, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
TAX LAW is VALID
Ohio Supreme Court Sustains Taxa
tiOn of Capital
Stock.

Columbus. T., June 2J.-An impOr-
tant decision was announced by the
Ohio supreme court yesterday sustain
ing the Willis tax law, levying a fee
Of l tenth of l per cent. upon the sub
Gcribed capital stock OF private corpor
ationS, which it is estimated will yield
the state an annual revenue of S40O,
600. An adverse decision would have
necessitated the calling of the lcGisla
ture in extra session, as by. such Il de-
cision the Nash scheme of taxation
would have been set aside.
y decision was handed down declar-
ing unconstitutional the special salary
laws for more than half the counties
in the state. These acts took the place
of the old fee system and in many in
stances were lobbied through the leg
islature by county officials who were
beneficiaries in increased salaries. The
fee system will have to be returned to
under the decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
PRICE OF HOGS UP
indianapolis Men Looking for Them
TO Reach the So
Figure.

indianapolis. Ind, June 2J.-Hogs
We're up > cents again Monday, maxi
ing the top for the month and the
year, and for several years, 81. 10.
Commission men at the stock yards
were predicting IS hogs for Tuesday
unless receipts got better The top at
Chicago Monday was 81 50.
Shippers said that hogs are certainly
scarce when the present prices VIII
not bring more to market. They said
they have to work hard and cover
much ground TO get Il carload, buying
Il small bunch here and another small
bunch there. The shortage at the local
yards 50 far this month is 10000 hogs,
and the shortage for the year to date
over 100000. 1t is not believed, how
ever. by those in touch with the stu
alton that this is the controlling factor
in the high price for hogs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25

Age today, 60 years, months, Is
days.
Born i'm Buckingham palace, Lon
don, Nov. Q. 1871. in the fifth year IF
his mothers reign.
Second child and first son of AleN-
andrina Victoria, queen of England,
and the prince consort, Albert of
SaXe-Coburg and Gotha.
Created prince of Wales and earl
of Chester Dec. J. 1s4I.
Baptized i'm st. Georges chapel,
Windsor castle, Jan. ~, 1912, as Al
bert Edward, the first name being
that of his father, the second that of
his grandfather, the duke of Kent.
King of Prussia his sponsor.
Education for the six years follow
ing conducted by Lady Lyttleton.
sister of Mrs. William Ewart Glad
stone.
Visited Ireland for the first time in
1s49.
Attained his eighteenth year Nov.
.. 1855, and so became legal heir to
the crown, receiving on that day "A
letter from his mother announcing
his emancipation from parental con-
troll.
Became colonel in the army and re-
ceived the Order of the Garter on the
same day.
Visited the United States and Can
ada in 1860.
Became an undergraduate member
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
on THE OPERATING TABLE
Surgeons DO Their Work OuieISIy-Possi
bly, Historical Discussion.

bly, Historical Discussion.
Shortly before p. III. yesterday his
majesty was moved from his couch
to the operating table, and the anes-
thetic was administered. Sir Frederick
Treves made the incisiOn near the pa
tents groin, and carried ii upward.
with an outward slant for nearly four
inches. The obstruction was removed
and Il tubing was placed i'm the affected
intestine. Ling Edwards first words
when he returned to consciousness
We're to ask for George" and the
Prince of Wales. who was waiting in
the next room, was Immediately ad-
mitted to his fathers presence.
While the operation was being per-
formed the great central court lard Of
BuckinShaw palace, so lately the scene
Of such a brilliant gathering, was ut
terly deserted, and an impressive ST.
lence reigned throughout the, building.
The equerrieS talked in whispers, SER
wants tiptoed about. and the tension
grew almost unbearable. Then the
word was passed around, "Al had
gone we'll" Lord Salisbury and Bal
four then went in to congratulate
Queen Alexandra. and afterward an
and perhaps historic discus
sion occurred between the Prince OF
wales, the Duke or COnnauSnt, LORD
Salisbury, Balfour, and several other
members of the cabinet.
One Of the first results of the knowl-
edge that an operation was necessary
was the publication of brief notice
in The Gazette, as result of which
the entire state, social and business
arrangements throughout the country
are paralyzed. The order is dated from
the earl marshaTs office, and reads as
follows: Il have to announce that the
sOlemnity of the coronation of their
majesties King Edward VII and
Queen Alexandra is postponed from
the 26th to a date hereafter to be de-
termined." The best informed opinion
places the date of the coronation in
about three months time, provided
King Edward progresses well in the
meantime. OF course, the kings ill
ness makes the stay of the foreign
royal and other visitors unnecessary,
and before the end of the afternoon
all the royal princes called personally
on the Prince of Wales and bade him
good bye. and they nearly all left Lon
don today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
Passed Restless Night, But Progress So
Far Has Been Salts
factory.
MORE OF THE NATURE OF THE OPERATION
Which Surgeons Say Barely Saved the Life
of Engand's Mon
arch.

conception of the gravity of King Ed
wards condition.
Kings Life in Great Danger.
The thinking portion of the ration,
however, had gone home numbed by
the events which yesterday brought
forth. King Edward Is III u room rae
ing the beautiful gardens Of Bucking-
ham palace. and FAR from the street
and the crowd. If last nights progress
is maintained he will probably tide
over the effects of his severe opera
tiOn. which has successfully removed
the local trouble. But should any COM
plicatiOn occur-Such as septic perito-
nitis or blood poiSoning-it is feared
his majeSTy's present physical and
nervous condition would prove un-
equal to the strain involved. There is
consequently intense anxiety as to the
outcome. The kings doctors believe
that his majesty would have been dead
before now except or the operation.
Queens Influence Is Sought.
His condition became so alarming
Monday night that at one time il was
feared death might ensuc before the
surgeons knife could afford him re-
lief. Intense swelling of the eXtremi-
ties, accompanied by alarming symp-
toms of modification. constituted the
emergency hich demanded an imme-
diate operation. To the last the king
tried to avoid this. and he was willing
TO be carried to the abbey for the
coronation ceremony in order that il
should occur as arranged. The infiu-
ence Of Queen Alexandra was enlisted.
however. and at an early hour yeSter-
day morning the royal patient was pre-
pared for the operation which. even
I'm the skiliful hands of EnEland's best
surgeons, was fraught with grave dan
cor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
ATTACK on BUENCAMINo
Jones Does Not Seem to Love the Filipino
Annexation Discussed.


Jones utilized a few minutes, as he
said, to expose the record of Buencu-
mino, member of the civil service
commission at Manila, who appeared
before the insular committee and who
on Monday made a pilgrimage, to Me-
kinley's tomb at Canton. He first
quoted the opinion OF General Otis,
contained in an interview had with
him 10y Theodore w. Moves, of The
Evening Star. of this city, in which
General Otis described Buencamino as
u professional turncoat. who was ev-
erythinS by turns, and nothing long"
Jones also read long letter written
TO him by SiNtO Lopez, quoting Buen-
camino i'll 1898 as eXtolling Spain and
Weyler, and dCnouncing DR.. Rial. the
Filipino martyr il celebration of whose
memory BuencaminO is now attempt
ing TO inaugurate an exposition at Ma
nila-
Il see by the morning papers" Jones
continued, that yesterday this man
Hucncamino visited Mrs Mckinley
and shed tears; that he visited Me
kinley's tomb and again shea tears.
This is very remarkable, bec;itISe in a
memorial TO congress last year this
miserable creature charged that the
commencement Of hostilities was due
to the direct orders of President Nc
Kinley."
Williams of Mississippi made the
closing speech in behalf of the policy
favored by the minority. He said of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
LIVELY HOUSE TALK
Indiana and Texas Have an Ex-
change That Keeps the
Members Awake.
"RoAsTs" BUENOAMINo
Williams of Mississippi and Crum-
packer Close the General De-
bate on the Philippines.

Washington, June 25.-The talk in
the house yesterday took on a lively
turn at the start. Ball of Texas made
Il general onslaught upon the Repub-
lican policy Taking Pecksniff as his
text, he charged the president and ad-
ministration with hypocrisy lands
of Indiana engaged in sharp passage
with Clark of Missouri. He described
Clark as charging up and down the
aisle after war was declared, boasting
that the Democrats had taken the Re
publican party by the scruff of the
neck and dragged it into war.
That's what we did, shouted
Clark.
Clark Says It's Not True.
And then, when the war came with
its problems, consequences and re
SponsibilitieS, flashed back Lands.
you turned your backs and ran away"
y tremendous burst of applause
greeted this reply. For fully Il minute
it continued, unchecked by the presfd
ing officer. There is not word of
truth in that statement retorted
Clark when the applause died away.
And that is not all" returned Lam
dis. They not only turned their backs
and ran away, but they are running
yet" Renewed Republican applause)
THAT statement is not true, either"
cried Clark.
Doesn't Like Grover Cleveland.
When Lands referred to Clark's for
mer criticisms OF Grover Cleveland
the Missouri member corrected him
and declared: The second election of
Grover Cleveland was the greatest
calamity that has befallen the human
race since the fall of ADAM"
Didn't you vote for him?' queried
Lands.
Yes" responded Clark, amid great
laughter, and that is one thing l eX-
pect To pray Almighty God To give me
absolution for on the day of judg-
ment."
Must Have Waded That River.
Lands paid glowing tribute to the
bravery and heroiSm Of General Funs-
ton. In the midst of #, while lie was
describing Funston swimming river
during the expedition which resulted
in the capture of AEuinaldo, SulZer of
New York raised Il general laugh by
eNclaiming: Funston can't SWIM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25

indianapolis, Ind. June 25.-It is
reported here that a storm of equal
force to tornado struck Greenfield,
20 miles east of here this morning,
doing great damage.
Ten people are reported killed at
Maxwell, near Greenfield.
Physicians have gone from Green
field to Maxwell.
Greenfield, Ind, June 25.-A terrific
storm swept over Hancock county
this morning. taking in Maxwell, VIII
kinson and Pendleton, blowing down
houses in all these towns.
From 10 to Is people are reported
killed. Three men in a chain factory
in Maxwell are supposed to have
been killed.
Funeral Procession Struck.
In funeral procession at Cleye-
land Is horses are reported killed.
Several persons are supposed to
have been killed at Pendleton.
Nearly every house in Cleveland
was blown down.
\. V. {. Sample, of this city, is re
ported fatally injured.
All physicians in Greenfield went to
the stricken towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
VENEZUELAN NEWS
Report That Castro Has Nego-
tiated let.Up on Part
of the Pressure.
COLOMBIA IS TO LET HIM ALONE
Thereby Releasing 5000 Soldiers to
Fight the Rebs, Who Are
Very Aggressive.

Washington, June 2j.-The state de-
partment received cablegram from
United States Minister Bowen, at Ca
racas, yesterday. The officials declined
TO make public the text of the dis
patch, but it is understood that it
makes out Il critical state of affairs
arising from the present revolutionary
movement against President Castro.
which is generally recognized as the
strongest that has yet threatened him.
The navy department stands ready 20
meet almost any eXigency which may
arise in Venezuela. The Cincinnati
and the Topeka are lying at La Quay
III, and the gunboat Marietta is en-
route TO San Juan. Porto Rico. The
departments intention is to have the
Marietta proceed thence to Colon and
relieve the Machias, but she will lie
at San Juan until it appears assured
that her services will not be needed
to reinforce the Cincinnati and Topeka
at La Guayra.
Officers TO Use Their Own Judgment.
No report. it is stated, has yet come
from the commanders of the two war
ships at La Guayra. The officers are
to use their own discretion in their
course of action in Venezuelan waters.
and il is thought that the absence of
Il report only means the absence of any
important change in the situation as
far as they can view it. y report of
an important development in NeneZue-
In, which, il borne out, undoubtedly
will make great change I'm the status
Of affairs there, has been received here
from an unofficial source in the repub-
lie.
Castro sOreIy Beset by Rebels.
1t is stated that Venezuela has ad-
juSted her relations with Colombia so
as to allow of the complete withdraw
al Of the governments force of about
5000 men from the Colombian border.
and that this army now can he rushed
to the relief of President Castro at
Caracas. who is reported I'm the ad-
vices reaching Washington as being
sOrely beset by the revolutionistS un-
der General MatOs. Late mail adviceS
received here say that General AIatOs
has divided his forces and is now ap-
preaching Caracas from the rear and
from both east and west.
Peaceful Conditions on the Border.
Senior Pulido. the Venezuelan charge
d'afaireS, received in his official mail
Monday Il letter from the secretary OF
state of Venezuela saying the report OF
4 Colombian invasion was incorrect.
and stating that conditions along the
border were peaceful. Color is given
to the report of an umicabie settlement
of relations with Colombia 10y the press
of the opening of a Venezuelan
port away up the OrinOco. near the
Colombian bOundry line, which viii
enable the ColOmbians TO utilize the
great river to ship their produce out
into the Atlantic-a condition which
has not prevailed for many months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
He Mrest1c.l witt, His anox."

Fort Wayne. Ind, June 25.-An-
thOny Il. Trentman, president of the
Para gon and Utility Paper company,
is on crutches, as the result Of a
wrestling match With his son, stephen
Trentman. who recently returned from
NOtre Dame. The son is an athlete,
and his father tried him in catch-aS-
catch-can wrestling match. Young
Trentman threw his father so hard
that he broke a bone in the right foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
DTore Paw for Street Car Men.

Cleveland. O.. June "a voluntary
increase in wages to all motOrmen and
conductors has been granted by the
Cleveland Electric and the Cleveland
City Railway companies, to take effect
July l. The new wage scale for both
motormen and conductors provides 20
cents an hour for first-year men, %
cents an hour for second-year men,
and % cents for three or more years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25

London. June 25.-Sir Frederick
Treves, Sir Francis III. Laking and Sir
Thomas Barlow remained at Bucking-
ham palace all night. The Associated
Press learns that about midnight last
night his majesty enjoyed some re-
freshing sleep.
London, June 25.-At twenty min
utes past o'clock this morning the
officer of the guard at buckingham
palace Informed Il representative of
the Associated Press that he under
stood there was no new development
in the kings condition.
London, June 25.-With dramatic
suddenness the king has been stricken
down upon the eve of his coronation.
Last night he lay in a critical state
in Buckingham palace. In spite of the
intensity of this tragic interruption
the lower element of London was last
night "mafficking' through the flag
decked streets, and portion of society
in coronation gowns and jewels had
gathered at what is called a gala cor
Onation dinner at one Of the fashion
able hotels. Even at the gates of
Buckingham palace. within which the
ablest surgeons and physicians con-
stantly remain in the hope of saving
the sovereign's life, the footing of
horns and the sound of other reveiTies
could be plainly heard. 1t must be
admitted that the revelers had been
misled by the technical language of
the bulletins; they seemed to have no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
NIahon 10 Go to Bay City.

Bay City, Mich, June 25.-President
Mahon. of Detroit, of the street rail-
way union. has been asked to come
to Bay City this week to take up the
cause of the local railway employees
with view of advising them whether
they Will be justified ngOing on strike,
the mana gers of the company having
declined to increase the pay per hour
from a graduated scale OF ii to II
cents to is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
COL. HENRY REEVES
IS FOUND DEAD IN BED

bloomington, June 25.-COl. Henry
Reeves, a well known republican pol
itician. was found dead in bed here
today. He was private secretary to
Governor Fifer during his admins
tratiun\ He was also prominent in
Masonic and Grand Army circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25

Opened his first parliament in per-
son, Feb. II. 1901.
Proclaimed the day of his corona
tion June 20, 1902, on Dec. 10, 1901.
Held his first court in Buckingham
palace, March Il. 1902.
The Royal Children.
Edward VII. and Alexandra have
had six children, all but two of
whom are living.
Prince Albert Victor Christian Ed
ward, duke of Clarence, born at Frog
more, Jan 5, 1864, died at Sandring-
ham. Jan. Il, 1892.
Prince George Frederick Ernest
Albert, duke of York, born at MarI-
borough house. June ,, 1865. Mar
ried July Is. 1898, Princess Victoria
Mary of Teck.
Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra
Dagmar, born at Marlborough house,
Feb. 20, 1867. Married July %, 1889,
to the duke of Fife.
Princess Victoria Alexandra olga
Mary. born at Marlborough house.
July 6. 1865.
Princess Maud Charlotte Mary Vic
toria, born at Marlborough house,
Nov. 26, 1869. Married July 80, 1896,
TO Prince Charles of Denmark.
Prince Alexander John Charles Al
bert, born at Sandringham, April g,
died April z, 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
DIR. Daykin out on Bail.

Cleveland. June 2J.-Dr. l.. w. Day
kin. who has been arrested as the re-
suit of the sensational announcement
of Councilman Kohl ut the meeting of
the city council. in which Daykin was
accused of paying Il large sum of mon
ey for KohIs vote in the fight
against the natural gas ordinance, has
been released on $4,000 bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
Eighteen Persons Reported Killed in Towns in
Hancock County This
Morning.
NEARLY EVERY HOUSE IN CLEVELAND LEvELED
Funeral Procession Struck and Number of Horses
Left Dead-Other De-
tails.

Iaundrymen or rne middle west, IN
Guiding the states of Iowa, Illinois,
Nebraska and the DakOtaS, met here
for the purpose of forming an assOci-
alton. There are fifty of the most
prominent laundrymen in these states
in attendance, and an organization has
been effected. One of the objects of
the organization will be to regulate
the commissions paid to agents in
other states
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-25
PRAYER INSTEAD OF JUBILATION
Call the Nation to Interces-
sion-Celebrations Abandoned.

Call the Nation to Interces-
sion-Celebrations Abandoned.
In striking contrast to the happy
anticipation with which the day
opened was an order issued last night
by the archbishop of Canterbury,
Most Rev. Frederick Temple, and the
archbishop Of York, Most Rev. William
ID. MacLagan, appointing special forms
for an intercession service TO be held
tomorrow. The archbishop of Canter-
bury also asks for ''the public and
private prayers of all in behalf of the
king, in his serious Illness
y large congregation in st. Paul's
cathedral listened yesterday afternoon
to the bishop of Stepner, who is one
of King Edwards intimate friends.
The bishop referred to the kings re-
cent presence in the cathedral at the
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