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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
FINE OVATION FOR
MAYOR JOHNSON
Widely Cheered at a Union Labor
Convention and Given
Praise.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 1.-TWO hun
dred delegates are in attendance at
the eighth annual convention of the
International Metal Polishers, Buffers.
Platers. Erassw -rkerS and BrassmCld-
ors' Union of North America, which
is in session here and will continue
several days. There was remarkable
scene when Mayor Johnson arose to
deliver the address of welcome. The
greeting continued for two minutes.
The mayors address was sympathetic
to the wOrkingman'S cause. Equally
interesting was the greeting rendered
TO the remarks of President Nicholas
Duttle. of Dayton, O.
Duttle said that C1eveland's mayor
was known to he the friend of the
workinEman. and also known as the
foe to municipal corruption. When
Duttle said that Mayor Johnson WIS
known AZ Il practical follower of the
late Henry George. and that along
these lines he had done n good work
for the wOrkingman to make life more
liveabIe, not only i'm this city but
throughout the state. the 200 delegates
gave enthusiastic applause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Realistic Naval Experiment.

Brest France, Aug. 19.-The inter
esting experiment of firing a live shell
ut one of the .turrets of the warship
Suffren, with the object of ascertain
ing the effects on the mechanism of
the turret and guns there in, was car
ried out in the presence of Marine Min
lister Pelletan and numerous high naval
officers A shell was fired at the tur-
ret of the Suffren. The she'll struck
the turret, which appeared to stand
the test well. Fragments of the shell
rebounded a considerable distance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
CARRIE NATION WILL BE
SUED BY FORMER SPOUSE

Topeka, Kans., Aug. 19.-David Ma
ton. the former husband of Carrie
Nation, is here enroute to his former
home at Medicine Lodge.
The statement that l have suffi-
cient property for my needs is false. :"
he said Il was robbed of all l had
by that woman, and l hope / may
never see her face again. Where we
are both known l do not fear her
tongue"
Nation is bent with age and worry.
He will 90 to Medicine Lodge and in
stitute suit against Mrs. Nation for
a division of the property he says she
unIawfully holds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
COLLAPSE OF a PIER
Drops Twenty Five Persons Into the Wat
er. but They just Get
Wetting.

st. Joseph, Mich. Aug. 10. - The
George Smith passenger pier at Paw
Paw Lake. with twenty-five Chicag gO-
ans crowded upon it, was accidental
" struck by a passing river boat and
collapsed. Those upon it were thrown
into the water, but as it was only three
feet deep all waded to shore without
receiving any injuries.
The pier was poorly constructed, and
the parties who We're submerged had
been warned that it was unsafe. Jo-
seph Briet, of Chicago. 20 years old.
while In bathing were seized with
cramps and drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
wnmnn Hold un A. v,noenne,.

VfncenneS. Ind. Aug 19.-AIiss An
ma Ueding was held up late at night.
choked and beaten while going home
from a call OH her cousin, Miss May
Ueding, of Terre Haute. who is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Henry Gramer. She
escaped from her asSailants and ran
10 the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Minte
Krogen. DIR. G. w. Benham believes
she was struck n dangerous blow on
the back of the head. Miss Ueding is
the daughter of Mrs. Theresa Ueding.
She is 20 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
RATS ARE TOO ABUNDANT
They Run Some Families from Their
Homes, and Others Are Afraid
to Sleep.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Aug. 19.-The
towns of Homer and Tekonsha, in Cal
houn county are Overrun with rats.
They have come into the villages from
the adjoining country by the thou
sands and in many instances have put
entire families to flight from their
homes.
The inhabitants are afraid to go to
sleep for fear of an attack from the
army of rodents and night and day
witnesses wEcIesale slaughter of the
pests with firearms, clubs and poison.
The local fire departments endeavOred
to drown out the invaders, but this
method did not seem to diminish their
number perceptibly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Told ont of school.

The infant terrible is always with
us and in making trouble runs Il close
race with the wagging tongue OF
scandal. Accompanied by her young
hopeful, q woman was calling on a
friend who happened to live in one of
a row of houses of exactly the same
appearance.
The great objection to living in a
row of houses" remarked the hostess,
lis the liability of making Il mistake.
Do you ever have any difficulty, my
dear?'
"Oh, no." replied the little fiend,
breaking in unexpectedly. MA says
she can always tell your house by the
dirty windows."-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Wages of Sin IL Death.

Springfield, Ill, Aug. 19.-Crazed
with jealousy because Mrs. Lou Pagan
was about to desert him for another,
James Arnold, a retired farmer. fatal
ly wounded the woman and himself.
He fired six shots, all of which took
effect. At the hospital Arnold begged
the doctor to administer something to
bring about his death Immediately. Il
want to die" he said. Il have brought
disgrace to myself and family and the
future has nothing for me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
RusslA's Move Is Timely.

1t is impossible to say how sincere
is this officials claim that Russia feels
abundantly able to play strong hand
in the Balkans at the present moment.
If he is sincere his sense of the gov
ernment's ample strength is not shared
by many leading Russians. According
to the views of the latter the internal
condition of the empire is so menacing
as to render the result of any great
strain upon the nation highly uncer-
tain. Even they, however. agree that
a show of determination by Russia at
the present time is well calculated to
prevent greater disturbances in the
Balkans than have occurred already.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Two Trolley Cars Collide.

Kansas City. Aug. 1.-TWO trolley
cars on the Metropolitan street railway
colIided near the Armourdale shops in
Kansas City. Kan, injuring seven per-
sons. as follows. none fatally; Miss
Bee Cochran. chest: Andrew Burgess,
internal: II. Mckee, cut about face;
Miss CLYDE Johnson, bruises; G. Seal,
cuts: w. II. Harrison. cut and bruised;
A. Swope. conductor, leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Drops Dead at winona.

Warsaw. Ind. Aug. 19.-While dress
ing preparatory to attending the early
devotional service at the Winona Bible
conference Rev. +. l. Davis. pastor OF
the Presbyterian church. of Tecum-
sch. NPb.. dropped dead Of heart dis
ease. He was ~ years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Doc Wont on enc yvnrpasn.

Saginaw, Mich. Aug. 19.-Bert Bing-
hams dog was acting suspieiously and
the dog warden went for it. The ami
NAL bit the warden's face. broke away
from him and went out and killed two
other dogs. a man on bicycle chased
and shot it. The animals brains have
been sent TO Ann Arbor to be searched
for hydrOphObia germs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
His Isody Cut in Twain.

Sidnaw. Mich, Aug. 19.-W. G. Carl
son, aged %, of Ishpeming. was run
over and killed by South Shore train.
His body was cut in two. He had been
drinking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Stabbed by q Rival.

Kenosha. Wis, Aug. 19.-Because
he persisted in making love to Miss
Lena Pacini ID. Lama, business man
in this city, was stabbed and badly In
jured by Fred Chic, rival for the
hand of the girl Chic was hidden in
dark corner near a theater. and when
Lama. accompanied by the girl, left
the theater he made an effort to Kill
both of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
OLDEST POSTMASTER IS
DYING AT EUREKA, ILL.

Eureka. ILL.,, Aug. 19.-Joseph p.
Schreiber. the oldest postmaster in
the United States, lies at the point OF
death at his home in Cruger. two
miles west of here. He was appoint
ed postmaster of Cruger by President
Franklin Pierce and has been in that
service since that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
just Went out on n Spree.

Columbus. o., Aug. 19.-Wllliam
Mueller, the Franklin county prisoner
who escaped from the Ohio penitentary
Saturday evening, has returned. He
said he had been on a drunk and was
glad to get back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Trans Mississippi Congress.

Seattle Wash. Aug. 19.-Fhe four
teenth annual session of the Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress,
which has convened in this city. prom
ises to he one of the most notable gath
erings in the history of the Crganiza-
ton. The attendance is unusually
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Gave stolen Money to His sister.

Centerville, Ia, Aug 19.-Sam John
ston was robbed of $1,000 in gold and
currency by an unknown man. The
robber gave some of the gold to his
sister, who is poor. She accidently
dropped some of the coins and this
led to the identity of the thief, who has
not been arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
STRONG HURRICANE
RAGING IN MEXICO

Washington. Aug. 19.-The state de
partment today received the following
cable from Consul Magill, at Tampico,
Mexico: ~ strong hurricane here has
ragged for IL hours. There is much
damage to property"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
MURDER MOSTFOUL
Deed of a Drunken bastard Who
Afterwards Hangs Him.
self in His Cell.
OSHKOSH ALDERMAN THE VICTIM
Shot Fatally from Behind by His
Assassin. Who Is Also an
Employe.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 19.-Thomas R.
Morgan, alderman of the Seventh
ward and president of the Morgan COM
pany, sash, door and blind manufact-
urers, was fatally shot by one of the
employees of the company. Fred Ham
pei, labOrer. In the lumber yard.
from the result of which Morgan died
within half an hour. His murderer
committed suicide by hanging himself
with his suspenGers in the city lookup.
The shooting was without prOvocation,
and was one of the most daStardly
and uncalled for deeds ever committed
in Oshkosh
Some Approximations of Mob Law.
After the shooting the injured man
walked unassiSted from the scene of
the shooting on Fifth street to his of
flee, corner of Oregon and Sixth streets.
and the ambulance was called He
was taken at once to st. Mary's hos
pital, but died just before the hospital
was reached. The tragedy has cast Il
gloom over the entire city, and the EN-
ployes Of the company were frenzied
with anger and gathered in small
knots talking quietly. The police were
notified that a lynching was contem-
plated and they took extra precautions
to prevent such a tragedy.
Story of an Eyewitness.
The shooting was witnessed by sew
eral persons. John Rowland, n slash
er in the employe of the Morgan COM
pany who was with Morgan at the
time, said to a reporter: Il had just
returned from the Campbell Cameron
mill and was walking along Fifth
street along the railroad track in the
yards when l met Mr.. Morgan. He
and l stopped to talk Il minute or two
about some lumber, when HampeI
came up where we were. He seemed
to be frenzied with liquor. Judging
from his appearance.
Fires His DastnrdIy Shot.
He said nothing. but looked at us
steadily. Mr.. Morgan knew that he
had been away from work and was
drunk. and without waiting for Hampel
to speak he said TO him: Fred. 1 have
no time to talk to you this morning.
We turned toward Oregon street and
Hampel replied: We'll l will talk to
you later Then the first thing | knew
there was a shot which seemed to be
right in my ear. Just at, that mo-
ment Mr.. Morgan cried out with pain.
1 could not realize that he was wound
ed. but he stumbled toward the left
and l turned around and there was
Hampel blazing away.
Had a Struggle for the Gun.
81 cannot say just how close he was
to me. but l crappled him with my
left hand grasping his hand with the
gun and my right at his throat. While
we We're graphing we fell and I was
under. l released my hold on his
throat and with both hands grabbed
his hand with the gun. Then John
Morgan. another emplOye. came up and
rolled Hampel off me. | had hold of
the gun and jerked it away from Ham
pei In the meantime Mr. Morgan.
though mortally wOunde, had run to
the office several hundred feet away.
Then others came 10 our assistance
and officer Meyer came up and placed
HampeI under arrest"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
CarrIenntIon in Trouble.

BayOnne. y. j.. Aug. 19.-Mrs. Car
rie Nation was locked UP here charged
with diSorderly conduct. She collected
a crowd by haranguing on Il street
corner. and then ran around among the
man striking cigars. pipes and cigarettes
from their mouths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Thinning Ranks of the G.
A. R. Shown in the
Great Review.
SCENES AT FRISCO
Simplicity of the Col
unn in Contrast With
That of Yesterday.

San Francisco, Aug. 19.-The par
ade today of the veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic will be
long remembered by the thousands of
people who packed the street along
the line of march. Devoid of all the
pomp and panoply of warlike hosts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Killed br LIgh.nlng At .he .Phone.

Gladstone, Mich, Aug. 19.-While
telephoning during a thunder storm
Henry Odahl. an employe of brewing
company, was shocked by lightning,
dying almost instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
A Deen Sen Trnredv

Flora Too bad about Gussie, wasn't
it?
Clara-Dear me! 1 haven't heard.
Tell me, quick!
Flora-He fell desperately in love
with a girl he met on an ocean steamer,
but she threw him over.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
By the European Naval
Powers Before Con-
stantinOpIe.
RUSSIA NOT ALONE
In the AWe-Creating
Demonstration
Now On.

Paris, Aug. 19.-It is learned in Off
cial quarters today that the action of
Russia in ordering a naval squadron
to Turkish waters may be speedily
followed by important joint naval ac-
ton on the part of the powers. Com
munication is being exchanged be-
tween the powers relative to a joint
naval demonstration before Salonica.
Probably the fleets of all European
powers having Turkish interests, eN-
cept possibly Germany, which through
out has not favored taking energetic
steps against Turkey will take part
in the demonstration.
In the meantime the Russian squad
ron will not proceed to Constantine
pie. as has been reported, but will rem
dezvous at the small port of Nilayet
AdrianopIe, above the entrance of the
BOSphoruS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
BIG ORDER FOR CARTRIDGES
MADE BY BULGARIA

London. Aug. ia Vienna dis
patch says Bulgaria has ordered 15.-
100000. cartridges from Vienna firm
for prompt delivery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Accidentally killed While Hunting.

Barry, ILL.,, Aug. 19.-Ed Fesler a
Young farmer, was accidentally shot
and killed by his younger brothre near
this place while squirrel hunting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
DOHERTY BROS. CHAMPIONS
IN SCIENCE OF TENNIS

Newport, r. l., gAug. 19.-The Brit
ish experts, Doherty brothers. today
successfully defended their title as
American tennis champions by win
ming in straight sets from Collins and
Waidner, western champions, 70, 6-3,
60
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
JUST A WARNING.
Russia is Sending Fleet of warshiOs to
the Waters of arkey.


the Waters of Grkey.
Constantinople. Aug. 19.-The Rus
sian demands on Turkey, growing out
of the recent murder of the Russian
consul. Rostkovski, were formally pre-
sented at the Yildiz palace yesterday.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 19.-Russia's
aggressive diplomatic attitude toward
Turkey is evidently intended to notify
the rest of Europe that the internal
and external prescriptions of the
cars government must not be taken
to indicate that it is unprepared to
assume an important part in any crisis
that may issue from the Macedonian
trouble. On this subject an official of
state said: 1--WE shall have our full
share in whatever happens south of
the Danube, Notwithstanding the agra
rian and industrial complications at
home and the so-called precarious re-
lationships abroad growing out of the
Macedonian situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
No Intention o + Making War.

Russia has no intention of making
war on Turkey nor of sanctioning such
action on the part of any other pow
er. The Black sea fleet is approaching
the Turkish coasts merely TO show to
all concerned, and particularly to the
sultan, that the czars attempt to guide
the Balkan disorders TO just and
peaceful termination must he regard
ed seriously. Our accord with Aus
tria-Hungary continues absolutely
firm. Apparently the whole of Europe
wishes success to this joint undertak-
ing. The statesmen at Sofia and Bel
grade know perfectly well that Rus
sia is in no mood to connive at revO-
lutiOnary intrigues directed against
Turkish rule
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
italian Squadron Moved.

London. Aug. 19.-The Italian am
bassador here today received a dis
patch from Rome announcing that
the Italian squadron had been order
ed to Macedonian waters to watch
events" No explanation is given of
the reasons underlying the orders
and embassy officials were unable to
say whether it was the result of Rus
sia sending the squadron to Turkish
waters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
THE KAISER'S ARMY
German Emperor Has 100000
Men Fit For
Soldiers.
WANTS THEM SPEEDILY TRAINED
So That They May be Ready for
Service in the
Field.

Berlin, Aug. 19.-There seems to be
no doubt that the government, under
the impulse of the emperor, is deter
mined to ask the reichstag for an in
crease in the permanent military es-
adjustment by about $4,000 men, to be
organized into two army corps, thus
raising the standing army to about
641,OOO officers and men. The in
creased annual charge is estimated at
$9,OOO,0O0. exclusive of equipment. The
first consideration leading the govern
ment to propose what is certain to he
an unpopular measure is that the mill
tary resources of the country are not
fully utilized by the existing establish
ment
Nearly 100000 men. morally and
physically fit for service. reach the
military age yearly who are not taken
into the standing army because OF
legal limitations. Although these men
who are shut out by lot from the regu-
lar service undergo short periods OF
drill in the reserve, they are regard
ed by the military administration as
being unequal to the two years serv-
ice unit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Prorrnmme OF the Day.

During the day reunions of the La
dies of the Grand Army, the Womens
Relief Corps. the Union Ex-Prisoners
of War. and Berdan's SharpshOoters
We're held. all being well attended. At
night Mechanics pavilion was crowd
ed to the doors by Grand Army men,
their wives and friends, the occasion
being an informal reception to Gener-
al Stewart. commander-in-ch The
Spanish-American Veterans met in n
social way and open house was kept
by the departments of Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Ohio, at the Palace hotel.
The city was again Illuminated last
night and the effect appeared more
brilliant than on the preceding even
ing, when the lights had not all been
properly placed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
To Build Up a Defence.

The general staff. therefore. asserts
that since the national finances are
able to bear the expense. portion at
least of these 10O. 900 capable men must
receive full training; or else the en-
pire will not be in state of full
preparedness. The general staff is said
to have represented to his majesty that
Germany's position, in the middle of
Europe. with all the possibilities of Il
combination against her. makes it their
duty to utilize all the means of de-
fense. and that even then the army,
numerically, will be half million be-
hind that of Russia on a peace foot
ing.
1t is affirmed that the proposed in
crease has nothing to do with the pres
ent position of foreign questions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19
Crowd Is Dense for Blocks.

The route of march was covered in
quick time with little or no delay CT
interruption owing to the perfect po-
lice arrangements which had been
made to secure clear streets for the
parade. Passing up Market street
which was brilliant with color from
the decorations, the parade wheeled
into Van Ness avenue. passing in re-
view before George Stone, chairman
of the executive committee of nation
al encampment Of the G. A. r. This
immense thoroughfare was lined with
a dense crowd of people for many
blocks past the reviewing stand to a
point where the parade was finally DIS
missed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-19

which marched in yesterdays parade,
there was something pathetic i'll the
thimed-out ranks of the veterans
which touched the hearts of all who
saw them.
With battIeflags waving above the
swaying ranks. flags which bore the
marks of shot a+fsb--sheII- in mauN--a
fierce fray, with military precision,
these old soldiers. headed by detach-
ment from Illinois, swung into their
appointed station in the main column.
which started pUnctually al 10.
Hearty greeting was extended to
the veterans all along the line of
march. each department being cheer
ed to the echo as it filed by.
Yesterdays Parade.
san Francisco, Aug. -. - SeIdom
has a finer parade been witnessed in
San Francisco than that which did
honor to the Grand Army of the Re
public. The veterans were not in line,
their procession being scheduled for to-
day, but many allied organizations par
ticipated. chief among these being the
naval reserve. the veterans of the
SpanlSh-American war and the Nation
al Guard of California. The regular
army was well represented. The or
der of Red Men. which was largely
represented, added a picturesque fea-
fure to the display. The German so
cieties of the city, including amateur
athletes and children from the vari-
Gus Turner schools, made a splendid
showing. as also did the League of
Cross Cadets. Generals Miles and
Shafter were greeted with cheers along
the line of march. which included the
citv'r. chief thOrOuUhforpS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-09
.mse,can SECURITIES ABROAD.

London Nov. S-The weeks business on ths
Stoct Exchange has again been dull. with prices
trrse.lar Greater attsation has been paid 70 ire
nesitiou OF the American market than 70 the eject
On the market OF Far Eastern polsics- The re-
neued break in steel stocks has been a disturbing
tafeuce IN the railroad LIST. but prices recovered
cor. siderably on Saturday Coiumhians fell heavily
on receipt OF the news OF the revolution he
isthrnus CT Panama. but other South American
securities remained steady. Foreign bonds showed
little change. Eafirs Continued weak. with an al
pect OF Improvement until the South African laoor
problem IS solved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-09
DIVIDEND DECLARED.

4 quarterly dividend OF ga per cent has BEEN
declared b the Bond and Mortgage GUARANTEES
Company No. 10 Rsmsen-st-. Brooklyn. payable
November Is 1876. 70 the stockholders Of record on
TIE closing OF the transfer books az 3 p m OF
November Il The DOCKS VII Dc oSeheu a - a. -
.. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-09
Financial Meetings.
MANHATTAN RAILWAY COMPANY.

MANHATTAN RAILWAY COMPANY.
No I95 Brcacway. New YORK.
October Isl 1908
TIE annual meeting tn shareholders q the Mar
haitian Railway Company b held the Corrpany-s
Once No 1876 Broa9wsy Manhattan Borough. New for<
We1nesfay lltl. az Y Q ciQck room
\ Board OF Directors for the ensui1E year - % %
elected and three Inspectors q Election
transfer books VIII Be closed On SATURDAY. Ccto-
10Th. L O'Clock ard VII Be rsope1cd on
q W McWILLIA.fs secrstary-