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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Third Year Our Boys
NT,h,,. .,-,n IN 20. d.,
WHEN THE FAvORITE WINS
Everybody Interested I'm the Derby Is
Happy Except the BoOkmakers.

Everybody Interested In the Derby Is
Happy Except the BoOkmakers.
When the favorfte wins. AIRY and
'Arriett are happy; the dignified peer
gives evidence of being enthusiastic;
the trades people in the nearby towns
in fact. all along the road to London
thrive. and scores of bookmakers
make long and wry faces over the
result. The worlds greatest race from
the standpoint of tradition, age and
features seems annually to make Ep-
som Downs the most noted turf course
in the world
The crowded state of the roads to
EPSON bore eloquent testimony to the
devotion of the LOndoners to the tradi-
tions of Derby day. The weather, the
presence of members of the royal fami-
ly and the international character of
the field for the great race all con-
tributed to something like record at
tendance. which was about 100000.
The aristocratic and democratic lev
els of society, with all the interven-
ing strata, were early on the move.
BY $50 a. IN. q seemingly never-end-
ing stream of vehicles of every con-
ceivable kind was in full flood. Four
in-hands, motors. breaks, handsoms
and other carriages intermingled with
the cavalcade. which emptied White
chapel of half its donkey population.
None of the customary diversions
along the road was missing.
The king and queen, accompanied
by Princess Victoria, the Prince and
Princess of Wales, the Duke of Cam
bridge. the Grand Duke Michael OF
Russia and the Duke and Duchess of
Connaught, took a special tram to Ep-
som, and their example was followed
by many thousands. The railroad sta
tions were thronged throughout the
morning by handsomely dressed wonl-
en- and men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
wild Ride OF a Maniac.

Kokomo, Ind. May 2S.-John Haw-
kins. of Russiaville. Ind, started for
a drive accompanied by his S-year-Old
boy. Hawkins. who is subject to in
sane spells, went violently mad and
gave the child a wild ride of more
than 100 miles. 1t was a constant
drive of forty-eight hours through rain
and storm, without food. rest or shell
ter. The dead horse and broken bug
gy were found two miles west of Ko-
komo, the animal dying in the shafts.
The man sat looking vacantly at the
wreck, and the boy was more dead
than alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
CALLS IT A GRAND STAND PLAY
Does aIachen, but Bristow Says the Evil
dence Is ample"

Does aIachen, but BristOw Says the Evil
dence Is "AmpIe."
Assistant District Attorney Taggart,
however, was not ready to proceed with
the case, and the hearing was set for
June 3. Machen gave a $4,000 bond
supplied by a Philadelphia bonding
company for his appearance, declining
to accept the proffer of friends to go
on his bond. After his release he de-
clined to make any statement beyond
the single declaration that the whole
thing was a grand stand play and he
would come out all right.
Bristow, however, differs with
Machen. In statement issued by
the fourth assistant postmaster general,
he says: "a. w. Machen, general SUI
perintendent free delivery service. was
arrested at 1 o'clock today. He is
charged with receiving bribes. amount
ing in all to about 1000. in connec-
ton with a contract held by Croft
Bros, of Washington, d. c., for
patent fastener used on street letter
boxes. known as the Croft fastener.
The postoffice department in the last
ten years has used about $4,000
worth of these fasteners, and it is
shown by ample evidence that for the
last three years at least Mr. Machen
has been receiving 40 per cent. of the
amounts paid TO the Groffs. The trans
action of the business was conducted
by DflIer B. Groff who controls. the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
supreme Court Cut n IN HnIf.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 2S.-Lena
BroyhilI, of Kansas City, was given
a Judgment by the supreme court Of
$12. 500 damages against III. B. Norton,
of WestpOrt, Mo. for breach of prom
ise to marry. The case was tried at
Libert in 1901, when Miss Broyhill was
given a verdict for $4,000. which the
supreme court says is excessive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Des MOines Stream Con-
tinues to Swell in
Volume.
HUNDREDS HOMELESS
Center Span of Big New
$85,OOO Bridge
Gives Way

Des Moines, May 2s.-The Des
Moines river still continues to rise,
driving hundreds of families from
their homes. Reports from above Des
Moines indicate that last years rec
ord has been surpassed and the water
is rising at Il startling rate. All night
scores of men patrolled the river
banks. strengthening the leyees, while
many more are employed in removing
the inhabitants and household goods
from the bottoms.
This morning the levees on Maurice
street gave way and $50 houses were
flooded in an incredibly short time,
forcing the inmates to run for their
lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
THEN WHAT WILL CHICAGO Do9
Seeing That Half It's People Eat Their
Meals in Restaurants, 1t Looks Like
Starvation Ahead.

Chicago, May 2S.-No concessions
will be made by the $4,000 cooks, wait
ers, mattresses, kitchen helpers and
porters, according to statement is
sued by their union. If the wage scale
is not accepted by Monday it is de-
clared that strike viii be called.
The Restaurant Keepers ASSOCIATION,
on the other hand, announce that a
strike in one restaurant will be the
signal for a general lockout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Elgh. KILLED ON the Rail.

Birmingham, Ala. May 2S.--A head
end collision on the Southern railway
near Bryan, twenty-eight miles west
of Birmingham, resulted in the death
of three engineers, four firemen and
one brakeman. The dead are: Henry
Acton, l.. G.. Chester and Sam john
son, engineers; Roland Madison (col-
ored), Otto Wood, Dave Ingram (col-
oreO and Bob Hancock, firemen; ]. d.
Hill (colored) brakeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
LABOR DISTURBANCES
DEVELOP IN RUSSIA

Berlin, May 2s.-Tageblatt says it
learns that serious labor troubles
have broken out in the government OF
Worenesch, Russia, and that 10000
strikers are assembled there, threat
ening violence. The governor has
asked for large military force to
dispense them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
ROOSEVELT is
AGAIN IN IDAHO
Receives Warm Welcome i'm Which
Indians Parlici-
pate.

PocateIlo, Idaho, May y2S.-President
Roosevelt reentered Idaho this morn
ing and received a warm welcome
here. He was met several miles out
side of town by band of Indians
from the Blackfoot reservation who
raced alongside the train into Poea-
tello. The president was met at the
depot by large crowd and escorted
by cowboys he was drfbe to stand
from which he delivered an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28

San Francisco. May 2S.-On Tues
day next General Macarthur with his
wife and his aide. Captain Parker
West, will leave San Francisco for
West Point, where his son will be
graduated. Young Macarthur has the
distinction of ranking first in his class
at the military academy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
He left About $4,000, 1000.

New York, May 2S.-'The will of the
late George G. Williams, of the Chemi-
cal National bank. has been filed for
probate. No estimate of the value of
the real estate is made, but is believed
to be about $5,00O,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
DANNY MAHER UP
On the Horse That Won the Brit.
ish Derby, Which Was the
FaVorite Rock Sand.
UNCLE SANS ENTRY IN A TEMPER
Great Crowd on EPSON Downs
Sees the Race.

London, May %. - Sir J. Miller's
great colt Rock Sand, public choice
for the Epson Derby, defeated a field
of six other high-class 3-year-olds in
this classic EPSON Downs stake be-
fore a great throng of British enthu-
of royalty, and was cheered by prince
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28

patent of his brother, Samuel NJ, a
policeman"
Which brings us to Diller B. Croft,
who soon called at police headquar-
ters. stating that he had heard a war
rant for his arrest was out. He was
served with the warrant and was re-
leased on $4,000 bond pending hear
ing before the United States commits
Sioner today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
K,,,sa III, swes,b..r.,. Father,

Belleville, ILL.,, May 2S.-In a drunk
en- rage Edward Copeland. aged 10,
shot and killed Henry Green, aged 60,
the father of his sweetheart, in her
presence. Green had opposed Cope
lands courtship of his daughter and
had forbidden him to continue it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28

is suing for divorce. If she is success
ful she will return tOsthe United States
and resume her maiden name. Tho
paper says she much regrets breaking
the engagement with Sig MarcOni and
hopes TO win him back again.
Miss Holman broke her enga cement
with Sig. Marconi after the latter had
given a dinner in honor of an actress.
She and her mother the same day
sailed for Europe, and almost as soon
as they landed her engagement to Ba-
ron de Baross was announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
RA1NED AT RATE OF INCH AN HOUR
Record is Made in Three Hours at Beatrice
with Serious Results.

Beatrice, Neb., May 2S.-A most Sc,
rious condition of affairs exists here re-
sulting from a tremendous rain. For
three hours the water fell at the rate
of an inch an hour, filing the streets
from curb to curb ana flooding the
storm sewers.
The Blue river is raging, and every
indication is for n repetition for the
floods of last July. People on the west
and the south sides are moving out,
every dray in the city being called
into service. The Union Pacific is COM
pletely lied up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
RUINED BY EARTHQUAKE
JUST A MONTH AGO

Constantinople, May 2s.-Advices
reached here today that the town of
Melaggherd, so miles southeast of
Erzeroom, on the Euphrates. in Ash
attic Turkey, was totally destroyed
by an earthquake April %. Its en-
tire population numbering 200, includ-
ing roo ArmenianS. was killed. Four
hundred houses in the neighburing
villages collapsed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
LADY SOMERSET RETIRES
OWING TO ILL HEALTH

London, May 2s.-Lady Henry Som
erset has resigned from the presiden-
cy of the National British Woman's
Temperance association on account Of
her health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28

Gourock, May 2S.-Lipton's flotilla
consisting of the Shamrocks L. and H.,
the steam yacht Erin and ocean tug
Cruiser sailed for Sandy Hook this af-
ternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
CEDAR RAPIDS MAN KILLS
DIVORCED WIFE AND SELF

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. May 2s.-Wen-
ell Revae, aged 40. shot his divorced
wife today and then himself. Both
will die. Failure TO effect reconcil-
iation caused Revae to commit the
act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
ADDITIONS TO STRIKE AT
ST. LOUIS AND EAST LOUIS

st. Louis, May 2s.-The teamsters
of st. Louis struck today. 1t is esti-
mated 1.5OO freight handlers are on
strike i'll East st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Caught His Hand on a Beef Hook.

Crothersville, Ind, May sc. w.
Spencer, a butcher. caught his hand
on a beef-hook in his refrigerator, caus-
ing an ugly wound. Blood poison has
developed, and his condition is alarm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Noraxation for Credits.

Lansing, Mich. May 2s.-The house
has passed the bill exempting all cred
its from taxation. As it came from the
senate the measure exempted real es-
tate mortgages and land contracts
only,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
MARRIED IN HASTE:
THE USUAL RESULT
An Indiana Girl Said to Have Re-
pented and Not LeisureIy,
Either.

Paris, May 2S.-The Rarpel says
tnat the Baroness de Baross an In
diana girl, who, when she was Miss
Holman, was affianced to Sig Marconi,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
IRISH LAD rs WINNER
OF BROOKLYN HANDICAP

New York, May 2s.-The Brooklyn
handicap was won by Irish Lad; Gun
fire, second; Heno, third. Time. 2:O5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28

heath after the victory. Many United
Statesans were in the gay assembling ge
about the Tattersalrs Enclosures and
in the boxes of the stands, but there
was little opportunity during the run
ming of the worlds classic for the Wis
itors to take fresh courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Bridge snan Gives Way.

The center span of the $4,000 arch
bridge in process of construction was
carried away and it is apparent the
south span can not long withstand
the mighty current. The loss to the
bridge is $4,000. The Raccoon is
keeping pace with the Des Moines and
has devastated many square miles of
territory in the southwest portion of
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Mob Makes Repeated Attacks in Search for let's
and White, Accused MarCum Assassins.
TROOPS POWERLESS AND TERROR REIGNS
Latest Phase of Kentucky FeudaI Tragedy
Friends or Foes, Which?

with great ability, fidelity ana vigor.
has enforced the policies of his
lamented predecessor, William McKin-
ley, and of the Republican party. We
favor his nomination and election to
the presidency in 1904 and pledge
thereunto the united support of the
Republicans of Pennsylvania"
Bailey Wants Kansas First
Topeka, Kan, May Ex-Governor
Bailey says that he favors an early
state convention next year. in order
that Kansas may be the first state TO
declare for Roosevelt. I'VE ought to
meet in February. if necessary" he
said. we ought to be the first state
to instruct our delegates for the presi-
dent. We are all earnestly and hearth
ly for Roosevelt, and the thing to do is
to set the pace for the rest of the coun-
try
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
President Roosevelt to
Have No Room to
Spare
FOR HIS OWN PARTY
Nomination of Present
Chief Already PraC-
tiCa11y Assured.

Washington, May 2S-The stampede
for the Roosevelt band wagon of 1904
has begun. and the indications are
that the president will secure a renOm-
nation without a dissenting voice IN
the Republican national convention.
Senator Hanna's withdrawal of Oppo-
Sition to the Ohio state conventions
indorsing President Roosevelt assures
the administration a victory in the
Buckeye state. The Pennsylvania Re
publican state convention has declared
for Roosevelt in 1904. Other states
which hold conventions this year will
follow suit.
Hanna's Formal Statement.
For the first time in two generations
Ohio will not have a ''favorite son" in
the Republican national convention
next year. Senator Hanna has an-
nounced the withdrawal of all oppo-
sition TO the Endorsement of President
Roosevelt in the coming state cOnven-
ton. The senator made the following
formal statement: Il am in receipt of
a telegram from President Roosevelt
which indicates to me his desire to
have the Endorsement of the Ohio Re
publican state convention of his admin
istration and candidacy. In view of
this 1 shall not oppose such action by
the convention, and have teIegraphed
the president TO that effect"
PennsyIvanIa Endorsement.
The Pennsylvania Endorsement is full
and complete. The resolutions says:
1--WE commend and approve the admin
istration of President. Roosevelt, who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Populace Aroused.

Louisville, Ky, May 2S.-A Jackson
special says firing of the sentries late
last night upon three men who were
approaching the Jail caused much ex-
citement there. The populace is
aroused and indiscriminate firing fol
lowed at intervals during the night.
Nobody was hurt as far as is known.
Jett and White ArraIgned.
Jett and White were arraigned to-
day for the murder of Marcum and
pleaded not guilty. The trial was set
for next Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
storm Damages in Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 2s.-Yester-
days storm throughout the state
caused thousands of dollars damage
and considerable loss of life. At Alex
andria William c. Gray was killed and
the property loss is large. At Wal
ton Manford Stevenson was killed by
lightning. Four men were severely
burned.
Edward Brennan died Of the shock
at Hammond. Charles Hodel was kill
ed by lightning and his father. Chris
topher. fatally injured. William
Bunde was severly injured by falling
timbers.
Heavy damage was done at Frank
fort, Thornton, Decatur. Windfall,
Camden, Geneva, and the loss in How
ard county alone is estimated at $780,
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-28
Maher Rides the winning Horse.

Acefull, ridden by j. III. Martin. dis
ployed temper and delayed the start.
Rock Sand was first away, followed
by Rabelais, Mead and Acefull. \
quarter of mile out Mead took com
mand and led to the top of the hill,
when Rock Sand, splendidly ridden by
Maher. the United Statesan jockey,
drew to the front. and making the re-
mainder of the running. won easily by
two lengths. Two lengths separated
the second and third horses. Rabelais
was fourth. The betting was Is to 4
on Rock Sand. IL to against Ninicius
and 100 TO II against Flotsam.
Third Year Our Boys Have Won.
Maher came in for Il good reception.
This was the third successive year that
the Derby winner had been ridden by
n United Statesan jockey Reiff win
ming in 1901 and Martin last year. The
Derby stake is for $500 SovereignS.
and annually attracts TO Epson Downs
the most picturesque throng of human
ity known in all the world.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-09-23
SHORTITEMS GAZETTED.

Miss BERTHE VIM has returned
from her visit with friends in Mimi
eapolis.
The Northwestern will run an
excursion to St. Paul and Mime
apolis Saturday, Oct. 10.
Two months free to those who
enter Mankato Commercial College
Sept. 1st. Write for beautiful
catalogue.
Mrs. E. Blankenburg and chill
dren of Ivanhoe have been visiting
W th the family of H. Theiring dur
ing the past week.
IF the finder of the macintosh
cape, lost on the second day of the
fair, between the city and the fair
grounds, or in the city, will return
the same to this Office the owner will
be grateful.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-09-23
A NEW BUDGET
FROM
DRUG STORE.

AS the evenings lengthen, we are
preparing for the reading season.
New line of % cent paper books. all
in good-size print, for 10 cents only
Just received, 900 volumes of stand
ard books direct from the largest book
factories in the world.
We are receiving new copyright
books nearly every week, and sell at
discounts from publishers prices.
Leave orders for anything you want
in the book line, for we are receiving
frequent shipments now, and supply as
usual at close cash prices.
October magazines now arriving.
Have you had the new " Everybody
Magazine" 1t suits everybody, and
good reason for it. 10 cents,
Our leader line of % cent. books, gilt
top, library style, has been increased
to over 800 titles. Easy to make valu-
able additions to the home library at
these prices.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-09-23

Mrs. Harry P. Laird and daugh-
ter, who have been visiting with
Mrs. Laird's parents, C. W. Mead
and wife, returned to their home in
Ivauhoe last Friday.
The state board of investment
has approved of applications for
loans from the school fund, amount
ing to 1900, for various school
districts in Redwood county.
Rev. G.. w. Lutz announces that
applications for tickets for the
lecture of Bishop Fowler on Abra-
ham Lincoln are commencing to
come in from surrounding towns,
and he anticipates the sale of not
only every seat in the church, but
also all of the standing room.
Speaking of the lecture the Syracuse
Post says that "Bishop Fowler has
long been known as one of the great
tnlukerS ana great speakers OF the
American platform. He had sub
Ject commensurate with his breadth
of thought, his graceful rhetoric,
his poetic imagination, his pro-
found reasoning and his eloquent
diction. Such analysis of Lincoln s
character, such discriminating judy
ment of Lincoln's achievements.
such broad discussion of the grave
questions uppermost in Lincoln s
public life, such eloquent and bril-
liant tribute to Lincoln's genius
and humanity, have seldom, if ever
been heard on the American plat
form.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-09-23
Prof. Clarence Miles Boutelle,

Prof. Clarence Miles Bouteller
superintendent Of the Marsha
schools, and well-known in Red
wood Falls, where he conducted the
first institute ever held in this city,
died suddenly about II o'clock
Wednesday evening, as the result
OF apoplexy. On Wednesday after
noon one of the largest Masonic.
funerals ever held in Marshall was.
conducted by the Knights Templar,
Boutelle marching with the Knights
to the cemetery. 1t was long,
hard walk, and he returned much
fatigued. He retired early and his.
wife was awakened about II O. clock
by his deep breathing He died
before medical assistance could
reach him. He was native of New
Hampshire, coming to Minnesota in
1859. He was for nine years a
member of the faculty of the state
normal at Winona, and seven years.
superintendent at DEBORAH, Iowa.
He had been superintendent at Mar
shall since 1895, and for the past
seven years had been an instructor in
the state university summer school
in Minneapolis. He was an author of
some repute and a well-known
Masonic writer. He was member
of the Knights Templar and Odd
Fellows. His wife and two daugh
ters survive. The latter are now
in the university. The funeral was
under Masonic auspices with burial.
at Lake City, his former home.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-09-23
H. M. HITCHCOCK @ co.

The first frost of the season made
- .A,aao reseoa during last Tuesday
evening. 1t T5r-@sfa 7--U-riv-
Still it left its impression on vegeta-
bles and garden truck of all kinds.
It was supplemented Wednesday
evening by another light touch.
Farmers report that corn was not
seriously affected by the touch of
those two nights, but also claim
that no progress was made by that
cereal during all of the cold, rainy
weather of last and the preceding
week, and that when the first frost
came much corn was still in it's
milky condition.
A human document of consider
able interest came west from Mimi
eapolis on the same train with Gov.
Van SAINT, on the 9th inst. The doc
ument was addressed to Franklin,
Mimi, consigned to some person
with an unpronounceable foreign
name, the address being pinned on
to the jacket of a sturdy, bright
looking boy about nine years of age.
The boy had turned up in Mime
apolis hotel after travelling all
alone five thousand miles or more
from his home in South Finland,
narrowly escaping being sent back
by the emigrant officers at Boston.
By good luck young woman OF his
own race, who was returning to
Franklin from South Dakota, heard
of the boy with label, and upon
investigation learned that he had
been sent for by a boyless relative
of the same nationality near Frank
lin, and took him in charge. The
little fellow was clad in queer
looking foreign gear, shoes made
like lumberman S shoe pack with
pointed toes, homespun clothes and
a peaked hat. He was jokingly
presented to the governor, who
cordially grasped the fin of the
Iyoung Finn and smilingly assured
him that he too might become COVER
nor some day. The human docu-
ment grinned appreciation of the
friendly grip, but as the governor
is not Finnish linguist, his words
were lost on their subject. The
young Finlander afterwards OBJ
served to his lady interpreter that
the ladies in the car were not SO
''thick" as Finland women, but
much better dressed. Gov. Van
SAINT made use Of the boy incident
in talking to our school children
the next day.