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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
WORLDS FAIR APPROPRIATION
Gives Sherman an Opportunity to Discuss
Some Legislative Ethics.


Springfield, Ills, April 22-In the
house yesterday Shanahan called up on
second leading the senate bill reappro-
priating the amount-$25O.O OO-appro-
priated two years ago for the st. Louis
Worlds fair. Sherman offered an
amendment providing that mo part of
the money hereby appropriated shall
be paid to any member of the general
| assembly"
/ Shanahan said that this amendment
brought up the question of the appoint
ment of members of the general assem-
bly, on the Worlds fair commission. Il
think" said he. lit is hardly fair to
adopt this amendment because ii may
jeopardize the appropria ton. l am
not here to defend the appointment OF
members of the general assembly on
this commission, but the condition eX-
lists that we find them there, and
don't think that we ought to adopt any
amendment that will interfere with the
present commission
Sherman said that whether or not
the appointment of members of the leg
islature on this commission was vio-
lation OF the letter of the law ii GER
tainly violated it's spirit. we are not
responsible" said he, 70 their being
on the board. We are responsible,
however. if we misappropriate public
moneys for those members, and for
one 1 wish this house to take some
definite action upon this motion of APP
propriating money part of which is
afterwafd drawn out for the members
of the general assembly who vote on
the appropriation.
Il do not think it would interfere
with the success of the exposition. /
think the members who are on the
commission, and who desire to com
plete their work up to the point where
they can resign, should perfo. m such
duties as they are obliged TO at their
own expense. The dedication of the
Illinois building will take place be-
fore the transportation which the
members hold expires. l do not think
anybody will pay any railroad fare that
ought to come out of this fund. We
had just as well stick to the law and
see that none of this money comes
for railroad fare"
Nohe moved to table the amendment.
On a viva voce vote this motion was
declared carried. Il am glad it died
such Il death as it did at the hands
Of the members" said Sherman
At this Speaker Miller promptly or
dered standing vote. The motion to
table the amendment was carried
yeas. 2T: nays, 10 The bill was then
ordered to third reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

dressed as Iowland native, wooden
shoes and all. and was rendered to the
Adams county member with the COM
pliments of the Quincy Historical so
ciety.
Representative Shanahan had mo-
nopolized the entire afternoon with the
passage of appropriation bills, until
Oldam forced himself upon the speaker
for recognition. The announcement
from Oldam that Schlagenhauf was
to receive a photograph changed the
lounging attitude of every member. The
picture was borne to the desk and
Speaker Miller said: 1.-The gentleman
from Adams will please come forward
and present himself with a picture"
Schlagenhauf, with face more blush
ing than his hair, was escorted to the
dais and voiced in a brief and witty
manner his appreciation of the spirit in
which the gift was presented. His one
comment upon the likeness of the
picture to himself was that the hair
SHOULD have been shade more red"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
About the APPROPRIATED BIiIs.

Springfield. Ills. April 22.-Shana-
han, who presided at the session of
the house appropriations committee
yesterday. stated at the close of the
meeting that I'll house bills. calling for
appropriations which had not been re-
ported on by the committee. with the
exception OF the omnibus apprOpria-
lions measure, would be tabled in the
committee. Favorable report was or
dered by the committee on the bill APP
propria ting Sl50.O00 for the erection
of monuments and markers to COM
memorate and trace the movements of
the Illinois soldiers during the siege
of Vicksburg. The appropriations was
reduced from $2500O0 to S15O000 by
the committee. The sum of $500,000
was agreed to for the St Charles
home for boys, and $1,000 on the
claim for 5000 to aid Harry Kubler,
father of Jacob Kubler. who died as
the result of premature explosion of
cannon at Camp Lincoln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
Diamond Notes.

The Evansville fans tried to assault
Umpire Meekin Saturday.
Davenport also won yesterday in
the game on the home grounds with
the Fargo. \. d.. team. The score
was 10 to y D. 'Cf- 81. a,-.-j
The Des Moines Capital asks: How
do you spell it: Three-eyes, three
eyes, three-I, three-1s. 81, OILS, threeis.
3-II. 3-11. or just plain HIP"
Manager Corners is out of the game
with a sprained ankle and Frank Belt
is acting as captain. TRULY mas not
reported yet.-Bloomington Bulletin.
Joliet will sell season tickets to the
league games at SIS. The Joliet team
has bought the uniforms and effects
of the old Standards.
Jack Herbert one of the new play
ers with the Bloomington team,
sprang into prominence with the De-
catur team three years ago and for
two seasons past has been with New
Orleans. Being DESTROYS Of returning
to the north, Manager Corners sent
him a contract and an offer early this
spring that proved satisfactory and
he signed. He will be used as an en-
Urgency infielder and permanent right
fielder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
BIZ to Regulate betting.

Springfield. Ills, April %. Cav
anagh, from the committee on live
stock and darying, reported yesterday
to the house a committee bill regulat-
ing betting on horse races. The pith
and whole purpose of the bill is given
IN a provided" as follows:
Provided, however, that no wagers
shall be permitted or shall be made
except at such exhibitions or meetings
fairs or race meetingsl held between
the first day Of May and the first day
of November" of any year, and between
the hours of 1so'clock p. IN. and 6:30
O'Clock p. m. of any day during such
exhibitions or meetings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

The following is the list of advertis-
ed letters remaining uncalled for in
the Rock Island postoifice for the
week ending April IS, 1903: Sol Ba-
ker. w. f. Burdo, Mrs. Ella Burrus,
Miss May Crayens, Gust Clauson, Ern-
est Clauson. Walter Estes. Miss Gcor-
gle Evens. Enlalia Hamilton, Mrs. NJ.
Jenberg, c. Fl. Kathan, Miss Mae Leaf,
Henry q. Beasl, Charles Lumby, Leon
Morgan, w. S. Mack, Mrs Fred w.
Noel. Mrs. Sallie l.. Osborne. Mrs. ka-
tie Peterson, Mrs. Leila RodsIgnes. j..
w Russell. Mrs. Nellie Rush, Mrs.
Ellen l. Scott.
7. H. THOMAS, p. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
HAVE WALK AWAY
Rock Islanders Take Second
Game From Iowa City by
Overwhelming Score.
POUND COLLEGE PITCHERS AT WILL
Heavy Stick Work and Home Teams
Errors Combine to Give
Result of "a to2.

Iowa City, April 22.-Rock Island
was too strong for the Iowans yes
terday and piled up big score. Nei-
Their side scored till the third inning,
when the leaguers fell upon Vos and
three runs was the result. In the
fifth they again opened upon him and
aided by errors six more were tailed.
Hampson was substituted for Nos
in the sixth, but the visitors had no
trouble in finding him at pleasure.
The 'varsity's two runs were made in
the eighth when Hutchinson opened
with Il two-bagger, Sutherland sent a
hot one through the infield, which
bounded away to right and was not
iielded in till Hutchinson had crossed
the plate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
Illinois and SIichignn Canal.

Springfield. Ills, April pa bill
was favorably reported to the house
yesterday making an appropriation for
the expenses of the Illinois and Michi-
gan canal. The bill appropriates $780,
600 per annum for maintaining the
canal and $42,96O for the maintenance
of the Bridgeport pumping plant. APP
pended to the bill is section requir-
Ing that all fees collected by the can
al commission be paid directly into
the state treasury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
STEAMER DUBUQUE

will make a special trip for the ben
eft of the citizens of the tri-cities and
vicinity to the dedication of the
worlds fair April 80 to May /. Boat
leaves Rock Island Saturday, April
%, at a. m, and returns May 3.
Fare, $40 for round trip, including
meals and berth. For further partic-
ulars see
GEORGE LAMONT e. son,
Agents Diamond 10 Line.
rs East Seventeenth street; phone
CLOS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
MUELLERORLINDLY
Whose Bill Is TO Come Out on Top
in the City Ownership
Struggle?
PLAN OF THE CHICAGO oAHPA1Gu
BY Which it is Hoped to Win a
Point-Picfure of
Himself.

Springfield, Ills, April 22.-Lively
times in the house are promised over
the Chicago traction question. Adher-
ents of the Mueller bill and the sub
stitnte reported by the committee on
municipal corporations are preparing
for clash of arms. The fight will
come over the proposition to reinState
the Mueller bill and table the commit
tee measure. which has been pro-
nounced unsatisfacto:y by the Chicago
citizens committee. Speaker Miller.
whose possession of the gavel makes
him the referee of the prospective con
test, is preserving the silence of the
sphinx. He declines to state whether
or not he viii give roll call on the
motion to revive the Mueller bill.
Mueller Bill as q Substitute.
The Indy substitute will come up
on second reading and the mana gers
of the Chicago fight intend fl st to of
fer the Mueller bill as a substitute and
ask that it be reinStated on the cal
endar. On this a roll call will be de-
manded; otherwise the speaker. if so
disposed. could declare the motion lost
by the gavel. If the house rejects the
Mueller bill. amendments to the Indy
measure calculated to cure the al
legged defects found in that bill by the
Chicago traction experts will be Of
fered.
Indy Not Stepping Backward.
Chairman Indy said that he and
his friends are determined to stick by
the committee substitute and will resist
any efforts to alter its form. Indy
added that he would sign no petition
for Il roll call. as he believed Speaker
Miller knew his business without be-
ing advised by others. Three Demo-
Gratis have refused to sign the petition
for roll calls on the various motions to
be made They are McManaman. of
Chicago; Tippitt. of Omey, and John
son. of Sterling. McManaman was
elected on the municipal ownership
platform. and explained his refusal to
help the friends of the Mueller bill by
saying he did not believe they were
acting in good faith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

Stum-Ac-Oids possess a great deal
of merit, and cure aggravated cases of
sour stomach, heartburn, bad taste,
foul breath, headache, irregular bowel
movement. dyspepsia and indigestion.
SOC. Coated tablets. Pleasant to take.
T. H. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

Iowa ......O 300 OOO2 o. ,
Rock Island 40 0 3 o ) = Z = 5-24
Bases on balls: off Nos, ,; off
Hampson, /. Struck out: by Nos. >;
by Schneiberg. 4. Two-base hits:
Hutchinson. Green. Three-base hit:
Graham. Time: 1885. Umpire: Van
De Steig
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
To cure a cold IN one nav

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22
INCIDENT IN THE HOUSE
Photograph of Himself Presented to "The
GentIeman from Adams"

Springfield, Ills, April 22.-The mo-
notony Of the routine proceedings in
the house yesterday was relieved by
facetio4s incident in which Speaker
Miller presented to Representative
Schalenhauf, of Quincy, a neatly
framed picture bearing the caption
1.-The Gentleman from Adams" The
picture was that of a Holland lad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, Ottawa, East,
Ont. Canada, writes:
"Peruna is better by far than any
other medicine sold in the Dominion for
the troubles peculiar to the sex. 1 suf-
fered with backache, headache and
dragging down pains for over nine
months, and nothing relieved me par
ticle until took Peruna. A few bottles
relieved me of my miserable half-dead,
half-alive condition. i am now in good
health and have neither ache or pain,
nor have had any for the past year.
If every suffering woman would take
Perunn they would soon know its value
and never be without it."-Mrs. Joseph
Lacelle.
Free Home Advice.
In view of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form of
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis
eases, has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application TO him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Colum bus, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-22

At $12.9S and SASS
we show some very
attractive styles of
Dress and Walking
Suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

fled that the most deliberate, long ra viewed, well-thought out project ever completed or ever thought of since the world began, is the birth of Panama and our connection with it."
 After some further remarks on the same line, MT. Williams closed as fol- 1ows
 If the President refuses to obey the plain words of the Spooner act. approved by him, perhaps suggested by him; if he Is going to override the law; if, after having waited a reasonable time to enter into treaty with Colombia, he now re- fuses to obey the language of that law and proceeds to try to negotiate a treaty with Costa Rica and Nicaragua then in Gods name hurry up your canal"
 The committee rose at 4:06 p. m., re- porting no conclusion, and at AIS the house adjourned until Monday.
 To Reduce Navies.
 Washington, December u.-Representa- tive Gibson of Tennessee introduced a res- olution directed toward the reduction of the naval armament of the maritime na- tions of the world. It authorized the President Ito open negotiations with such and so many of the maritime nations of the earth, as he may deem expedent, for the purpose of formulating some inter national agreement whereby the naval armaments of each nation shall be re- duced to the minimum, consistent with the adequate policing of its own waters and shores and for the protection of its own citizens in other lands; the inter- national suppression of piracy; the pri. watering and letters of marque on the high seas; and with the efficient enforce ment of international obligations. and the maintenance of the international peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
NO NEW PLANS FOR
 THE EXPOSITION
PRESIDENT FRANCIS Is HIGHLY CERTIFIED AT THE PROGRESS MADE AND THE PROSPECTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL OPENING.

Washington, December 11.-President David R. Francis of the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition company who, with sev- eral officers of the company is in Wash ington tonight, made the following state ment regarding the object of the visit and the condition of the work and pros- poets of the expostion:
 We are in Washington to present the claims of St. Louis to the national re- publican committee for the national re- publican convention of 1904. While here, we are comforting with some of the mem- bers of both houses of congress concern ing the scope of our exposition and it's possible needs No new policy has been formulated, nor has any proposition been made to congress or the adminstrati ton.
 "The exposition has assumed propor- tions beyond our most sangune expecta- tions. Applications for space from for eign countries, and from domestic ex- hibtors are far in excess of the exhibit area, although we have 12S acres under roof and that Is much more than any exposition has ever had.
 All but three of the exhibit places are almost completed. We are receiving and installing exhibits and shall be thorough ly ready for the opening on April 30. 1904 '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
At ths Jefferson.

The engagement of "A Chinese Honey moon" was closed last night after the second performance of the day to large and unusually enthusiastic audiences. Theatergoers seemed to realize that they had missed an opportunity Thursday night to see one of the best productions of the season. and they made up for the lost opportunity by filling the house twice yesterday.
 The evening performance was benefited by the presence of Miss May Ten Broeck, who was out of the other two perform ances on account of illness She takes the part of the official mother-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
ANOTHER RESIGNATION.
Staff of Lieut.-col. Mcconnell Contin-
 ues to DWindle.

The staff of Lieutenant Colonel Frank P Mcconnell of the Third Regiment, Alabama National Guard is rapidly dis appearing, one member at a time.
 Yesterday the resignation of Captain J.. Bryant Shellnutt inspector of ordinance on Lieut. Col. McConners staff, rendered his resignation. He is the fourth officer of the staff from Anniston and Oxford to re- sign in the past few days, and with Cap tain Gardner relieved from duty and Cap tain Kennedy resigned, 1t leaves the Col onel with rather an abbreviated official family.
 In the majority of these cases there has been no reason given for the reslgnations. but at the bottom of it all is the old Hig- don-Kyle trouble. The men who have resigned recently are all friends of the Higdon faction, and the resignations are because of the treatment of other officers from the higher officers of the regiment.
 The meeting called for tomorrow night will not be held, if rumors are correct. 1t may be held Sunday night, however. Colonel Mcconnell is expected in the city today. and interesting deveiopments are looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
A. M. E. CONFERENCE
Pledges s22oo for the Proposed Negro
 College to Be Built Here.

The Central Alabama conference of the Paurs church on Sixteenth street and at yesterdays meeting the conference pledged itself to raise s22OO for the pro- posed school of the F'reedman's Aid and Southern Education society.
 At o'clock a. m. Bishop c. D. Foss, D. D., LLD, called for the reading of the journal and the Rev Wm. T. V. Tram mell read the journal of the previous days session. The Rev. Wm Lee Wood moved the adoption of the minutes. The roll of absentees of Thursday was called and marked
 The bishop called for reports from pas- tors to be placed In the hands of the treasurer and statistical secretary.
 The presiding elder of the Birmingham district the Rev. B. c. Smith, read his report, which showed improvement along all lines.
 ing elder of the Huntsville district, read his report also, which showed improve ment and advancement along all lines.
 The character of each brother was ex- amined in open conference.
 The election of delegate to the gem eral conference resulted in the selection of the Rev. F. M. Jones, B. D.. P. E., and the Rev. B. G. Smith as alternate. Rev w. P. Thirlzilld, D. D., correspond ing secretary of the Freedmans Aid and Educational Society, was introduced and spoke to the edification of those present. pr Thrkilld will speak tonight and it is hoped there will be a large attendance.
 At 2:9O o'clock p. m. the bishop took the gavel and called the conference to order. s,Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing My Great Redeemer's Praise'' was sung and the Rev. Wm. Leewood led in prayer. The bishop then proceeded with the dis ciplinary questions. The seat of the next annual conference was fixed at Anniston. Alabama, for 1904 The character of elective elders was passed Tn open confer ence as each name was called and benevolent collections were reported.
 The evening session at 7:30 o'clock was full of inspiration, for all who are inter ested in missions and christian educa- tion The Rev. J. c. Sherrell, B. D., one of our missionaries to Africa who has re- gently returned from Africa spoke on it's needs, laying Africa's burden on all hearts After his speech the choir sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic" pr. w F Thirkilld, D. D., addressed the au- Hience with a speech that was greatly ap- preciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
"The Cavalier"

A theatrical engagement of more than ordinary note is that of the charming emotional actress Charlotte Tittell, in a dramatization of George w. Cables novel ''The Cavalier at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday evening. The play tells a most attractive story of life in southland during the civil war.
 Charlotte Durand Is the high spirited daughter of the south, who. after she has married a captain in the Confederate army later learns that he has become d union spy. She keeps her secret ano conceals her anguish by undertaking mls- sions of great peril, doing mans wori for the cause she loves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
AGED WOMAN FOUND DEAD.
Members of Her Family Are Arreste d
 on Suspicion.

Washington, December 11.-with six bullet wounds in various parts of her body, almost any one of which would have caused death, Mrs Rachael Ann Beall. T years of age. was found mur- dered in her home here today. Many mys- terious features surround the case. The police have two men and woman under arrest on suspicion of knowing something about the crime. All of them are members of the murdered woman's family and all evidence points to long standing family dispute as the motive for the crime.
 Those in custody are Andrew Weedon, the husband of Mrs. Bealls stepdaughter, and Charles Oerichs and his wife, Jesse. a son-in-law and daughter.
 Mrs Oelrichs admits discovering the body, but 1t said she did not report 1t to the police for at least three hours. There were evidences that an attempt had been made to clean up the pool of blood on the kitchen floor where Mrs. Beall had fallen. Mrs. Oelrichs admitted doing this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
ARASKA NEEDS A
 REPRESENTATIVE
GOV. BRADY URGES PROVISION FOR A DELEGATE IN CONGRESS, AND SAYS THAT HOME BUILD FRS ARE SCARCE.

Washington. December Ex-Governor Brady of Alaska, in his annual report to the secretary of the interior, urges provisions for Alaska's representation by a delegate in congress and says that Alaska's main need is for pioneers and home builders. He urges abolishment of the fee system for United States commits sioners and deputy marshals, and the ex- tension of the homestead laws
 Governor Brady says that those who have travelled throughout the territory this year are certain that Alaska today has smaller white population than 1t had in 1900, and that it is migratory. In view of these facts, the governor depre- cates the agitation for a change in the government of Alaska from district to territorial, though aspiring to statehood when Alaska fills up with a desirable population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
MIR. AND MRS. FISHER RETURN.
Went to New Orleans on Brida. Tour
 Tlnge of Romance.

MT. and Mrs. W. R. Fisher have re- turned from New Orleans where they went on bridal tour and are now mak- ing their home on Fourth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. Mrs. Fisher was Miss Ora Mia Smith of West End and her marriage to MT. Fisher was the result of romantic love affair.
 On account of parental objection, due to the age of the bride, the affair was an elopement They were married in Bes- semer and left immediately for the ex- treme south. Mrs. Fisher is beautiful young woman and was extremely popu- lar. MT. Fisher is one of the best known young men in the city. He has numerous friends who have been extending con gratulations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
Mrs. Hopkins Dead.

Florence. December 11.-(Special) )-The death of Mrs. Martha McGarry Hopkins. field, occurred this morning at 1 o'clock, at the residence of her father, A. J. Me- Garry in this city. The death of Mrs. Hopkins is peculiarly sad as she was little more than bride, having married in No- vember of last year. She was quite young and her beauty and suitability had made for her a host of friends. Funeral ser vices were held this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of her father on Tusca loosa street, the Rev. R. de Ovies of Shelf field, officiating