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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Increase of Wages Granted.

Omaha. Neb.. June 1.-At a confer
ence between packing house managers
and representatives OF the Anal
gamated Association Of Packing House
Employees. at South Omaha, an agree
ment was entered into covering the
wages of unskilled employees. An in
crease in pay of from 1T1s to 10 cents
an hour was granted and no division OF
the men as regards class of labor.
This raise affects about 81 200 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
REPORTS WE'RE EXAGGERATED.
Early Estimates of Loss of Life at Topeka
Happily Too Large.


Topeka, June lit is now believed
the total number of lives lost in the
flood here will not exceed 20. No
lives were lost in fires and only eight
buildings were destroyed by fire.
Early reports were invariably exagger-
ated. Burning lumber piles gave the
impression that the whole north part
of the city was going. With the
smoke cleared away, the Kaw falling
and communication by boat less diff
cult. additional light on the subject
received this morning is reduction
in the estimated loss of life followed.
About 200 people are still at North
Topeka. $50 of them being in the up
per story of the wooden mill. They
are well fed, but extremely uncom-
Portable.
Following is the list of the known
dead:
HENRY JORDAN, colored.
Mr. WARD, an aged man.
ARTHUR STTTT.
Five-year-old son of Mr. Garrett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Not Talking About Go-Between..

1t is said that more than one GO
between may have figured in the al
legged transactions which led to the
arrest of Machen. the head of the free
delivery service but the investigating
officials refuse to divulge any informa-
ton on this point. The inspectors be-
licve they have established the identi-
ty of ut least one alleged gO-between
in transactions between Croft Bros.
and Machen and he is under close sur
veillance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
GOV. YATES WILL SAIL
FOR EUROPE JUNE 9

GreenvilIe. H., June Gov. Yates
has given Lieut.. Gov. NOrthcott Off
cial notice that he viii sail for Eur+
ope June Q. for an absence of 35 days.
Mr. Northcott viii act as governor
until June 13, when he, toe, will leave
the state to preside at the head camp
of the Modern Woodmen at Indianap-
oils.
Senator Mckenzie, president pro
tenn of the senate. will then succeed
to the governors chair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
SUPREME COURT ACTS
IN IMPORTANT CASES
Refuses to Grant Writ to Whitaker
WriGht-Sets Date, for North
ern Securities Company

Washington, June 1.-The United
States supreme court Iffused to grant
a writ of habeas corpus in the case of
Whitaker Wright. awaiting extradi-
tion in New York on charges made in
England. The court granted the mo-
tion of Solicitor General Hoyt to adj
vance the case of the Northen Secur-
tiles company and fixed Dec. IA next
as date for the argument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Report of Loss of Two Hundred Lives and Great
Property Damage.
HOUSES ARE TORN INTO FRAGMENTS
People Killed in Cotton Mill and in Stores, Where
They Had Sought Refuge.

for securing possession OF the La
fayette Street Car company's lines.
Under the merger the consolidated
company will own the city lines in
Lafayette. Fort Wayne and the two
systems at LOgansport The new COM
pany'S line will extend from Lafayette,
Ind, to Lima, o.. by way of Fort
Wayne. where the headquarters of the
road will be established.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

from the presence of the troops and
the pending trials, hut on the con-
trary that they will only aggravate
the troubles that have cursed Breath
lit county. For the accused to be
tried in Breathitt county. under pres
ent conditions. he says, the whole
thing will be Il farce"
Sequel VIII BE a Worse Condition.
He continues: when the troops are
removed there will either be an exodus
of anti-Hargis men or a bloody feud.
much bloodier than any that has here
tofOre happened in Kentucky" He
thinks that the trials will only serve
to align a large majority of the popu-
lation on one or the other side. He
declares that certain county officials
are interested in securing the acquittal
of the men accused of murder, and
predicts that they therefore will be
acquitted, the troops withdrawn, and
then "God only knows what will hap
PEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
As the Result of the Pro-
ceedings in Breath
lit County, Ky.
WHEN TROOPS LEAVE
There May be Some
Getting Even" That
Will Be Startling.

Lexington, Ky, June 1.-The He~-
aid publishes a sensational Interview
with citizen of Jackson, now here,
in which he gives his views as to
what may be expected when tt troops
are withdrawn from Breathitt county.
After reviewing conditions he argues
that no permanent good viii result
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Rov KiIIed by an Indian.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, June l.
The sherif's department is informed
that a 12-year-old boy named Marshall
was shot and killed at Bay Mills, a
place twelve miles from this city, by
an Indian whose name is said to be
Whiskie. The Indian, it is said, has
been arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Milwaukeo High school wins.

Madison. Wis. June East Side
high school of Milwaukee won the in
terscholastic championship games here
by a good margin, and Williamson. OF
that school, won the Milwaukee Sen
tinel's gold watch which was offered
for the athlete scoring the greatest
number of points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
ERIE POLICE FORCE
OUT ON A STRIKE
Resign Because Their Salaries Are
Not Increased, and One
Let Go.

Erie. Pa. June 1.-The designations
of all but three members of the pO-
lice force were accepted today and
Erie is without police protection. The
patrolmen threatened to resign if
their salaries were not increased SIS
per month. Mayor Hardick took
them at their word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
Deaths Placed at goo.
HARRY D. ELKEs DEAD
MOrtalIy Wounded in a Motor Race He
Dies While Being Taken to
the Hospital.

Cambride. Mass. June Harry d.
Elkes, of Glenn Falls, \. Y. the pre-
mier motor pace follower of the United
States, was killed, and VIII StinsOn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
jackson a Powder HTagarIne.

He says that what was told before
the special grand jury is now known
and preserved, and that more men
have been marked; that the informa-
tion that Tom White was indicted was
known to Whites friends before the
warrant itself was drawn, and that an
official started messenger to warn
White. The squad of soldiers outrode
the messenger. He says that b. ].
Little, the elisor, has won the mortal
enmity Of the Hargis faction, and
when the troops leave Little had best
accompany them. Recalling incidents
that are significant to residents he
says of the effect: jackson is a pow
der magazine, lighted matches are ev-
erywhere burning now and any time
au explosion may occur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
THE LEASE INQUIRY
Next Thing the Postal Depart.
ment Will Tackle While 1t
Is House Cleaning.
COST HAS STEADILY INCREASED
Question Is as to Whether There Has
Been Any Sinuosity in the
Matter.

Washington, June 1.-The next in
vestigation made into the postoftice de-
partment will be into the leases of
postoffices throughout the country.
This will occur when investigation OF
the affairs of the salary and allow
ance division is taken up actively. This
is the division of which George W.
Beavers, of Brooklyn, was the head
when he suddenly resigned several
months ago. The leases of third-class
poStOffices, which constitute by far the
largest number of the three presi-
Dental grades. number approximately
$500 and are limited in specific terms
by law to a maximum OF $4OO a year,
plus $50 year for fuel.
No Limit In the Other Glasses.
There is. however, 10 limit whatever
governing the rentals of the first and
Second-class offices, and the amounts
the government contracts to pay for
rent of such offices are governed by
local conditions, and. of course, very
considerably. All propositions for
leases are investigated by inspectors
anu dSSiSldll Vi lllc
salary and allowance division. While
approved by the first assistant post
master general the leases really are
passed on by the head of the salary
and allowance division.
Purpose of the Investigation.
The purpose of the investigation
will be to ascertain whether there has
been any favOritiSm or collusion in
arranging leases. or any excessive
rentals paid. There has been a steady
average increase in postofice rentals
as postal business has expanded. but
there is rs yet no official indication
that abnormal rentals have been paid
No computation of any kind. however
has been made by the departing
along this line. and the inspectors
have not yet taken hold of this phase
of the case. When this task is begun
it is probable that inspectors will he
sent wherever the rentals appear to he
abnormal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

Atlanta. Ga. June IA telephone
message from Gainesville says a tor
nado passed over the country near
there this morning, killing a number
of people.
1t is now said 200 people were killed
in the tornado which struck Gaines
vile shortly after noon. 1t unroofed
the City hotel and other large build
ings, and destroyed the Gainesville
cotton mills, where most of the loss
of life occurred. Eighteen persons
were killed in four large stores which
were blown down where they had
sought refuge from the storm.
Deaths Placed at 600.
Reports from Gainesville at 2:3O
place the dead at 200. Some houses
are torn into fragments and others
lifted from the foundations and car
ried intact for blocks.
Surgeons and medical supplies are
being sent from neighboring towns.
The wounded number scores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

rounded by water which ruShes by so
swiftly that a rOwboat can scarcely
stem the current. So the account OF
loss of life is not closed yet. The
only communication between the main
city and these people is by water, and
only Il steamer can make headWay
against the current.
\ wire cable has been stretched
across the Kansas Avenue bridge. To
this viii be attached a sand dip. and
refugees will be brought across in this
manner. If the flood does not rise fur
ther, and those not yet reached can
keep their places a few hours longer,
there need not necessarily be a much
larger loss of life.
Many Killed at Manhattan
Manhattan, Kans., June 1.-Proba-
bly, so people have been drowned in
the flooded country surrounding this
place. The property losses will run
into millions. In this city most of the
inhabitants fed TO the hills, 1,500 be-
ing housed in the agricultural college
building. Every business store is fill
ed with water, and telegraph, tele-
phone and electric wires are pros
trated and the city is in darkness.
Two Million Loss at Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, June Cow creek has
fallen since last night, but the water
is still two feet high in the main
street. Every business house is flood
ed. Two thousand people in so blocks
are homeless. There is much suffer
ing, but no deaths. 1t is estimated the
loss in Hutchinson and neighloorhood
is 81, 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

Child of George NJ. Story.
MISS LOUISE SEAHAVEN.
MRS. JACKSON, a widow.
HENRY LUDDINGTON.
FOREST KUTZ.
JOHN L. ADAMS.
MRS. IDA .,4ONTGOMERY.
KARL and AMELIA RUTT, both
children.
ANDREW PRETZEL.
Among the missing are DR.. H. c..
Miner and a. c. Heating.
The property loss will amount ap-
proXimately to million dollars.
President Roosevelt telegraphed
from Cheyenne to Gov. Bailey offering
federal assistance if needed. Only one
railroad can get in or out of Topeka
today, and that is the Santa Fe, by
way of Emporia.
Washington, June 1.-The war de-
partment has directed the military of
ficers in the western flood district to
provide tents and shelter for the
homeless and issue such supplies of
rations as can be spared from the mill
itary posts.
Worst Passed at Topeka.
Topeka, Kan, June I.-1here is
ground for hope that the worst has
passed. The Kansas river is settling
back into its rightful channel, outside
of which it has been raging for sever
al days, doing untold damage to prop
erty all along it's length, but striking
Topeka the cruelest blow. North To
peka since noon Saturday has been
the scene of frightful calamity. With
flood first and fire later that part of
the city has been devastated and the
other roFrt0nyof the city was for hours
powerless to help.
Estimate of Loss of Life.
Theresult is somewhere near 200lives
lost, and millions of dollars in prop
erty destroyed. Rescue work was not
fully organized until Sunday morning
and yesterday was the most memora-
BILE Sunday in the history of the state
capital. The ardor of the work of the
heroic rescuers was not abated in the
least by the conditions which con-
fronted them. For long dreary hours
knee-deep in water, and sometimes in
water up to their necks they worked
with might and main. They can now
proudly point to 300 or more rescued
ones who otherwise might have been
swept away in the current
Summary OF the Situation.
Briefly stated the present condition
of the flood is this: One hundred and
seventy to 200 people drowned; 5000
people without homes; $4,000,000 loss
of property; identified dead, five; float
ing bodies seen, 20; people missing,
200; houses burned by the fire proba-
bly,, 200; banks collapsed, 2; wholesale
grocery stores flooded, .; big business
blocks almost ready to crumble. so;
wholesale commission houses deserted,
6; Rock Island trains containing $50
passengers held here by high water;
city waterworks' plant useless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01
ONLY ONE-FOURTH OF
MEN RETURN TO WORK

Lowell, Mass, June 1.-The gates
of eight large cotton mills. which have
been closed nine weeks by reason of
labor trouble, opened today. But A.
600 operatives responded out of $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

Philadelphia, June Ia general
strike of the textile workers was in
augurated in this city today, invoIv-
ing 10000 operatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-01

Continued on Eighth Page.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
TWO REMEDIES
What to Do to Relieve Crowded
Street Cars.

New York. Jan. 1.-The Rev. John IT.
Elliott Of the Thirty fourth Collegiate
church talked To the members OF the Wo-
mems Health Protective association yes
terday afternoon about the evils of
crowded cars. lie suggested two rem
edies-a law TO prevent the companies
from collecting fare from any passenger
who did not have a seat and special cars
for males who take advantage OF crowded
cars Ito pander TO their own immortality
and 10 degrade young women"
The only evil I'm car crowding that the
clergyman thought worth while talk
ing about 20 the women was
what he considered the indecency
OF it Said he: ~ want YOU ladies'
to work and aEtate tin every true heart
cd woman I'm this city realizes what her
sisters are subjected TO IN these crowded
cars. II YOU can do that we will have
the desired reform within three months.
There IL five times as much Difference
shown 10 women by the men Of Chicago
az by New York men. We take it for
granted here that the men will sit and
the women stand Personally I'd much
m ther walk than see what | have TO see
N / boarded a car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
IN SOCIETY SOC

Despite the stormy weather OF yester-
day afternoon and early evening the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis r. Foster,
on Olive street. was thronged between the
hours OF 4 and o'clock with brilliant
company of society folk, who gathered
there 10 congratulate Miss Helen Foster
upon her successful debut into the world
OF society. And once inside the hospi-
table home OF the Fosters conditions I'm
the outside world were speedily forgot
ten and scene OF beauty. gayety and
Joyous abandon relgned supreme.
The several rooms on the lower floor OF
the residence were decorated by O'Cou-
nor with characteristic originality and
artistic taste. The fair debutante was
literally deluged with flowers and these
were used In the decorations together
with masses OF palms. ferns and other
green's.
Ia the oak room tho decorations were
especially ornate and beautiful a mass
Of palms and greens and the flowers OF
the debutante creating n screen OF un-
usual llveliness which served as n back
ground for the receiving party. Here
Miss Foster greeted her friends assisted
by her mother and Miss Coke OF Utica.
~. Y. the guest OF Miss Louise Foster
Miss Foster was sweet picture I'm a
charming gown of white crepe de chene
over white silk with rich lace trimmings.
She carried an armful Of pink roses
Mrs Foster wore rich gown of black
net over white satin. while Miss Coke
wore an exceedingly becoming gown ~
blue crepe de chene and carried a hoquei
of white roses
The decorations IN the dining room.
where tea and chocolate were served
were OF red. carnations. poinsetta
and American Beauty roses being most
tastefully combined.
The table. itself had magnificent
centre piece OF red polnsetta and greens.
Here the following ladies poured az In
tervals during the Afternoon: Mrs. VIII
liam w White Mrs. Howard O. Sturges.
Mrs George Smith. Mrs. ". n. Campbell.
Mrs. George G. Nightingale. Mrs. Will
liam q. Nightingale. Mrs. j Herbert
Foster. Mrs William Grosvenor. Mrs.
Charles Heiser. Mrs. Charles Mason.
Ices were served from tables beauti-
fully decorated With yellow carnations
and greens. bv the following young
ladies'. Miss Alice Grosvenor. Miss Row
ens Campbell, Miss ssllle Miller. Miss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
DOWN IN MAINE''
Enterprise Dramatic Club Gives
Interesting Performance.

The Enterprise Dramatic club pleased
an appreciative audience at Colonial hall
last night. giving the four-act drama.
Down In Maine" with the following
cast: Ieph Cummings, believes in the
golden rule. William Booth: Ralph, his
brother, a New York millionaire. ED. Bid
mead: Neil Wentworth Young inven-
tor. William Goulding; Bingle. an old
fisherman. William Dickens; Tomps, the
hired man, Ralph Booth; Mr.. Holden, u
lawyer. Arthur Higgins. Jimpsey.
fresh air. kid Walter Fraser: Nose Cos
sin. a suffering lover. Robert Ashton;
Susie Cummings. Ralph's daughter.
Bertha Gambia: Mrs Cummings. Ieph' :
wife, Annie Liungren; Kezlah, forty
three and desperate. Lena LOTUS: Betsey
Tomps. JUNE Desne
Following the play an attractive dance
order was offered. which was under the
management and oversight OF tho follow
Ing. Enterprise orchestra Austin Hlg-
gins. director. floor director, Charles
Marsh: aids. William Booth, Ed: Bid
mead. under the direction OF Charles
libby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
IN THE HOUSE.

The fact that the Democrats unable control
three of their number the house yesterday the speak
s decidedly surprise its leaders That these
have been captured by the Republicans
methods used certain but the members of the Democracy
who remained faithful will closely scunze
are suspected of having broken away.
The breaking Of the Democrats question
The election of speaker strictly party affair good
sensation The house has members and of this AZ
are Republicans and Democrats The Of Charles c. Gauvn
d Woonock Republican, occupying in the house.
contested by John W. Burns of Woonsock
votes cast at the last election is demanded
Of Mr. Gauvn entitled his his case has
been decided and this that will probably
posed Of Should Mr. Gauvin be given Mr.
Burns the house will be evenly divided But should Cauvn re-
ain his will necesa presence every of either
party at each session in order the gaining
vantage the other So the Republicans
organizing the house that Mr. Kane of
WAS dead New York hurried home take
part in the proceedings.
But apparently work done somewhere by Republicans
Every and with Mr. Burlngamc Mr. Fitzgerald
paired this left the voting strength OF the house
much surprise the of the Democracy
ubaon the part the Republicans the result showed
|39 votes for Mr. Burlingame and for Mr. Fitzgerald
The three votes the Democrats lacking had been
rngame and when the second ballot taken for reading clerk
AFR Fitzgerald asked the speaker it possible ask
rail- 1t hoped be able in this but
The speaker replied that the be taken by ballot
The taken by ballot covered the and
while then known who had failed by decision
M the stated had determine
Who had their for Republicans.
Under the did not hone for
n the election OF speaker II formaty pure and simple
But the fact the Republicans had for Democrats whose
eeon could be known ballot was the source
of much grave discussion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
SlOCUM Vets.
Treasury Reported 10 Be in
Very Good Condition.

The slocum Light Guard Veteran asso-
ciation held It's regular meeting at the
armory ~ Company q on Broad street
last evening with a good attendance OF
members. President James W. smith pro
siding
The quarterly report " the association
was read by Treasurer Harden. showing
the association financial condition TO be
excellent.
For the committee on membership Mai.
McSoley requested the assistance OF mem
bers IN furnishing the data necessary for
making out the roster. Secretary Clarke
brought up the question Of sending pos
tails 10 the 30 odd past members who are
eligible to membership in the veteran or
ganizati0n. and q was decided best On
continue them on the mailing list Charles
VI. Holt read an ancient communication.
which was submitted and tacitly admitted
as a bona hdc discharge. Cnmrade Hol'
also entertained the gathering by an ac-
coun, OF his first parade during wal
times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
PURPOSE OF THE ALLIES.

1t bad continually the southern world From Vene
uea the distressing that the defeat of President Cas-
tros forces by the rebels is daily expected
So far personality of President Castro concerned he
ideal refar from it. being the whole about the
South American ruler and know the not high
laying the personality of the aside and looking the
principles involved it be and clearly that his defeat
only national calamity his country but places the
United States in position of significance
continually reported that the allies giving assist
rebels should rebels President
Castro overtron the allied would certainly gain foohod
Ia Venezuela which would its effect be quite the had they
openly degarded the Monroe country d
vided it up among themselves
It Is question in the minds Of all hy-just why
two of the wealthy and mighty of Europe should engage
weak and falling such Venezuela for debts
which there be question of validity Against Turkey
instance who thing and everybodyere such
tion taken against Venezuela.
The allied while outwardy protesting the
for the Monroe doctrine be- underhanded
endeavoring to gain a foothold in this hemisphere.
Should the rebels be triumphant and President Castro
thrown the allies and rebels control in Venezuela having
evaded the Monroe doctrine think prone question
Of the debt claim would sink into nsignhcance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07

As we stated yesterday. we do not favor
Gov. Garvin's three-cent fare Idea. CIV
ing as our basis OF argument the fact
that today the tendency is toward higher
wages and living. A three cent fare would
do much TO crush the possibility of the
employees OF the street railway
obtaining a wage increase. That part OF
the governors message advocates the
three cent fare for street railways CEN
tering I'm the city OF Providence" Why
Providence alone? II the reduced fare
Is 10 be advantageous why should it not
be applied to Pawtucket. Central Falls
and the other Rhode Island cities as
we'll as our own