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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
I.iuinrston charter.

| On November 13 a called meeting or the U. D. C.. was held with Mrs. C. J. Brock way, fn the absence of Mrs. Everett the President. Mrs W. H. Lawrence, the Director, presided, transacting the follow ing business: Miss DeLoaeh reported the names of needy veterans in the county, and it was decided to send money to the amount of so to them as Thanksgiv- ing remembrance. Then the matter Of having a Christmas entertainment was discussed and decided on, and the fol lowing committees appointed: Committee on Program, Mesdames Spratt, Parker and Lawrence; Committee on Music, Mes danes Bancroft, Nichols. Everette and Miss Jones; Committee on Recitations. Mesdames D. s. Broadway, R. B. Gala way. Fred Jones; Committee on Piano, Mesdames Battle and Everett, and Miss Tutwiler; Committee on Arrangement and Decorations. Mesdames C.. J. Brock way. Sprott. Hunter, B. L. Mitchell. Whitehead. McMahon and Misses De- Loach and Gulley
 Mrs. Mellen's name was presented for membership and she was unanimously and cordially received into the chapter. This closing the afternoon work, the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. D. Bancroft the first Friday n Decem- Der. M. E. Galloway,
 Recording Secretary.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

vicinity. At the court house the pres
ident was introduced by Representa-
tive Hit. The president referred to
the debate as an event that was far
reaching. He briefly complimented the
Women's club, of FreepOrt, who erect
ed the monument
Here Were Spoken Winged Words"
He spoke as follows: I'VE meet to-
day to commemorate the spot onwhich
occurred one of those memorable
scenes in accordance with which the
whole future history of nations is
nodded. Here were spoken the winged
words that flew through immediate
time and that will fly through that
portion of eternity recorded in the his
tory of our race. Here was sounded
the keynote of the struggle which, aft
er convulsing the nation, made it in
fact, what it had only been in name,
at once united and free. 1t is eminent
ly fitting that this monument, given
by the women of this city in com
memoration of the great debate that
here took place, should be dedicated
by the men whose deeds made good
the words of Abraham Lincoln and
the soldiers of the civil war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
LOSING HIS GRIP,
ARTIST SUICIDES
Cause of the Tragic End of Roland
g. Bowman, Minneapolis
CartOonist.

Benton Harbor, Mich, June 4.-Fur-
ther particulars of the tragic death of
CartOonist Roland G.. Bowman, of the
Minneapolis Tribune, have reached his
mother in this city. Bowman was born
and raised here. The suicide theory
is wen established, and the cause as
signed. Bowman was found in bed
with a gas tube in his mouth. He
lived thirty hours after being discOv-
cred by his wife.
Upon the occasion of his last visit
to this city, he told some of his init
mate friends that he was worried over
his work, and that ideas for new car
toons came more slowly than former
ly. This rendered him respondent
The body was buried in Morton Hill
cemetery here Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
THAT ENID STORY
DECLARED FICTION
So Say They at Baltimore Concerns
ing Burial of Wilkes Booths
Body.

Baltimore, June An connections
with the report from Enid. o. T, that
John Wilkes Booth. assassin of Presi-
dent Lincoln, died there Jan. If, under
the name of David z. George. it is
declared by persons familiar with the
case that there is no doubt whatever
that Booths body is buried here in
Greenmount cemetery. The remains
were brought to this city after the eX-
humatiOn in Washington.
When the coffin was opened here the
dead actor was recognized by persons
who had known him intimately in his
lifetime. Among them were members
of his family. The identification was
complete. The body now lies buried
in the Booth lot, but without any
headstone or mark over the grave.
New York, June Clara Morris
denies the report that she recently
identified the body of George" as
Lincoln's assassin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
GOV. DURBIN SELLS
HIS ANDERSON FARM
State Oil Inspector COnger Pur.
chases it and Will Improve
the Premises.

Anderson, Ind, June 4.-GOvernOr
and Mrs. w. T. DuI"bin have sold their
200-acre farm near this city to Sid
COnger, state oil inspector, and Con-
ger has taken possession. The farm
is about three miles southwest of here
along the Pendleton pike and the Un-
ion Traction line to indianapolis. Dur
ing the wet season it used to be I'M
der water and in the summer would
dry out. leaving Z heavy black surface
not unlike peat lands. a ditch, cost
ing several thousand dollars, was
built about three years ago, and
drained the swamp land and fine crops
are now raised along the big ditch.
COnger has spent several days look
ing over the farm and perfecting the
plans for improving it. He will build
a fine dwelling house, and it is prOba-
BILE that he will become resident OF
Madison county. The old home Of
Governor and Mrs. Durbin in this city
has not Deen disturbed 10y their re-
moval to indianapolis, and it is un-
derstood that it is not on the mar
ket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
GEN. CLENDENIN REFUSES
TO RESIGN AND Is REMOVED

Springfield, June Brig. Gen. Will
liam Clendenin, Of Moline, command
ing the Third brigade, Illinois Nation
al guard, refused to resign, and was
removed yesterday by Gov. Yates.
This is the second time Gen. Clendenin
has been removed from command of
the brigade. The first Occurred dur
ing the Altgeld administration, when
Clendenin refused to resign. Gen.
James b. Smith, who will retire as
adjutant general July 1, will succeed
Gen. Clendenin in command of the
brigade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
BELIEVED TO BE a MURDER
Done EItner by Bank Robbers or by Sec
tiOu Hands Down in Mis-
aissippi.

Chicago, June 4.-Relatives of Dam
iel d. Case, whose body was found
near Meridian, Miss, believe that he
was slain by bank robbers or by strik-
ing section hands. They also think
that John Merrill, Cases companions
has met a like fate.
Case and Merrill, who were private
detectives, went to Mississippi to aid
in quelling strike riots on the Mobile
and Ohio railroad. 1t is said that they
were formerly active in running down
several bank robbers, and it is be-
lieved possible that these criminals fol'
lowed them and took their revenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

ciated Press launch crossed to Armour
dale and cruised for miles through
the water lanes that formerly We're
city streets The entire city is under
water, in many places twenty feet
deep, and all of the 10000 inhabitants
have fed.
Mayor Reed has issued statement
in which he says: Our sister city,
Kansas City, Kan. the place of resi-
dence of many people employed by
our large establishments here. has suf-
fered very great loss, and we are
informed will appreciate aid from 9TH
er cities. Kansas City, Mo-, has many
generous offers of assistance from out
side sources, but she is taking care
of her own people, and giving all pos
sible aid to those needing help else
where"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN
Roosevelt Compares the Two as to Thei
Devotion to the Cause.

Roosevelt Compares the Two as to Their
Devotion to the Cause.
After this eloquent beginning the
president was loudly cheered and he
continued: THE word was mighty,
but had it not been for the word the
deeds could not have taken place But,
without the deeds, the words would
have been the idlest breath. 1t is
forever to the honor of our nation that
brought forth the statesman. who with
far-sighted vision could pierce the
clouds that obscured the sight of the
keenest of his fellows and could see
what the future inevitably held. And,
moreover, that we had back of the
statesman and behind him the men to
whom it was given to fight in the
greatest war ever waged for the good
of mankind, for the betterment of the
world
Il have literally but moment here.
1 could not resist the chance that was
offered me to stop and dedicate this
monument for great though we now
regard Abraham Lincoln. my country
men. the future viii put him on an even
higher pinnacle than we have put
him. [Applause.[ In all history 1
do not believe that there is to be
found an orator whose speeches will
last as enduringly as certain of the
speeches of Lincoln.
"And in all history, with the sole
exception of the man who founded the
republic. l do not think there will be
found another statesman at once so
great and so single-hearted in his de-
votion to the veal of his people. We
cannot too highly honor him. And
the highest way in which we can hon
or him is to see that our homage is not
only homage of words; that to loyalty
of words we join loyalty of the heart
and that we pay honor to the men,
ory of Abraham Lincoln by so con-
Quoting ourselves, by so carrying our
selves as citizens of this republic, that
we shall hand on undiminished to our
children and our children's children
the heritage we received from The men
who upheld the craftsmanship of Lin
coin in the council and who made
good the soIdiership of Grant in the
field" ICheers and applause.]
Fifty Thousand at Auroaa.
Aurora, ILL.,, June Fifty thousand
people greeted President Roosevelt at
Aurora. He arrived here shortly after
noon. At 2:15 he left for Joliet.
Great Gathering at Joliet.
Joliet, ILL.,, June 4.-Ten thousand
people joined in welcome to President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

Roosevelt here. When, Hls train ap-
peared on the trestle 90 4he north of
Joliet the whistles of the great steel
and iron mills turned lodse and thou
sands of employees gathered at the
gates to assist in the greehng Immedi-
ately the station was reached the presi-
dent and party entered carriages with
the city officials. The presidents car
riage became separated from the rest,
but he stuck to the committeeman
and the parade was made through the
announced route and disappointed no
one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
in PRAIRIE STATE
Presidents Flying Special Gives
Him a Chance to See Many
Cheering People.
VISITS A SPOT THAT Is HISTORIC
Where Lincoln and Douglas Argued
the Case Before the War-Jo-
Iiet and Aurora.

Springfield, June f. President
Roosevelt spent four hours here to-
day, during which time he dedicated
the new state arsenal and armory and
addressed the Lincoln-McKinley Vet
Grams Voters association at the ma
tional Lincoln monument, and took
luncheon at the executive mansion.
He left for Decatur at this after
noon.
Freeport, ILL.,, June 4. - President
Roosevelt and party reached here from
Dubuque at a. N. and Immediately
afterward were driven to the site of
the Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858,
where a monument cOmmemorating
the event was unveiled in the presence
of many thousands from Freeport and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
CASE AS VIEWED BY THE OPERATORS
Trouble with Them Is That They VIII Not
Recognize the U. NJ. w.

Trouble with Them IL That They VIII Not
Recognize the U. NJ. w.
The following signed statement was
given to the Associated Press as the
operators side of the controversy
caused by the refusal of the operators
representatives on the conciliation
board to accept the representatives of
the United Mine Workers:
referring to the official announce
ment of the representatives of the
United Mine Workers of America, as
given in this mornings press. the con-
tention of the operators representa-
tiveS elected to the board of concilia-
tiCn is that the recognition of the
United Mine Workers of America was
not one of the questions submitted to
the commission for decision; that Mr..
Mitchell admitted this by appearing
before the commission simply as a rep
reSentative of the anthra cite mine
workers; that the award of the COM
mission specifically asserted that the
recognition of the United Mine Work
ers of America, as at present consti-
tuted, was inadvisable; that award
No. 4, providing for the board of con-
ciliation, lays down certain rules for
the appointment OF members of said
board.
'The representatives of the opera
tors have been appointed strictly with
in the terms of said award, and there
is no objection on their part to cordial
ly accepting Messrs. Nichols, Dettrey
and Fahey as the representatives of
the miners-providing they are elect
ed by a majority of the mine work
ers as specified in the award of the
commission. The objection is solely
against their appearing as the official
representatives of the United Mine
Workers of America, appointed by an
executive committee, without authOri-
" for such appointment. The opera
tors representative feel that it is high
ly important that the formation of
the board of conciliation be accepted
by both interested parties as strictly
in accordance with the award of the
commission, in order that its rulings
may be received without question, and
not be open to the criticism of having.
been made by board not fully quail
fed to act"
A telegram from New York quotes
President Truesdale, of the d. L. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
JOCKEY is ATTACKED
BY VICIOUS HORSE

New York, June while Jockey
William Bullman was rubbing down
the trotting horse Ravena at Sleeps
head Bay today the animal attacked
him with its hoofs and teeth and so
severely injured him that his life is
despaired of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 4.-There is
trouble brewing in the anthracite re-
gions again. The United Mine Work
erS through its executive bodies here
in the coal region has appointed three
district presidents, U. NJ. W., as the
representatives of the anthracite min
ers on the conciliation board provided
for in the report of the commission
that settled the great strike The op-
orators say the appointments were
made in violation of the report of the
commission and will not accept the
men named as part of the board of
Cancellation. The United Mine Work
ers' officials declare they have acted
well inside the commissions report
and are talking strike again.
What District President Fahe,y Says.
When District President Fahey, the
chairman of the miners representa-
tives on the Cancellation board, was
shown the statement of the operators
members of that board. he made the
following statement to the Associated
Press: ''There was no meeting of the
stockholders of the coal companies
called for the purpose of appointing
the operators side on the Cancellation
board. but the representative of the
stOckholders-the officials of the COM
pany-met and selected their repre-
sentativeS. The mine workers selected
their members, not by calling a meet
ing of all their members or StockhoId-
ers, but by their organization. =
We raise no question as to the manner
in which the operators selected their
representatives and we at least hoped
for the same treatment at their hands ~
John NIitcheII's View.
A telegram from Indianapolis quotes
John Mitchell as saying: The re-
fusal to recognize these district preSi-
dents as members of the board of
conciliatiOn was in direct violation OF
the provisions made by the recent
strike commission. The operators gave
no reason for refusing to recognize
these men that had been indOrSed by
the executive board of the miners,
and said only that they did not bear
the proper credentials. 1 cannot say
as to what action will be taken if the
recognition of these three members of
the board of Cancellation is still re-
fused"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
WATERS ARE RAPIDLY FALLING
Reported Dead ut Topeka still Growing
Kansas City Situation.


Topeka, June 4.-Six unidentified
bodies, victims of the North Topeka
flood, were picked up here today by
rescue boats.
Topeka, June 1.-The Kaw river is
falling about an inch per hour. The
condition of the homeless is satisfac-
tory and no acute suffering is report
ed.
Topeka, Kan. June 1.-The Kansas
river is rapidly falling. In few more
days the work of rehabilitating North
Topeka may begin. The situation may
be summarized thus: Total number
of known dead, %; unidentified dead
club accepts all offered help. Depth of
river is yet twenty-three feet, which
is seven feet above highest ever known
in previous years. Governor Bailey
has issued proclamation calling for
help and asking that contributions be
sent to William Sims. treasurer.
All who are held in buildings in
North Topeka are safe and comforta-
BILE. No one in flooded district is in
danger All homeless are being well
cared for The only railroads operat-
ing out of Topeka are the Missouri
Pacific, south, and the Santa Fe, west
The governor may call an extra ses-
sion to provide state relief for all suf-
ferers from floods in Kansas. Govern
or Bailey, however, hopes his appeal
for heIp will bring enough money to
meet the emergency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

w. referring to the strike threats,
says there is no necessity for them;
that the commission provided an ar
bitration court for all such points as
are now raised and that in this par
ticular case the umpire is enc of the
circuit judges of the Third judicial
circuit of the United States. But. he
says. the operators would willingly
leave it to Judge Gray.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
FATAL FIGHT AMONG
KANSAS CATTLE MEN

st. Francis, Kans., june An a
fight between a family Hamed Berry
and a cattle company's employees over
the possession of lands. Berry and
three cowboys were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
President Gordon to Leave Tabor.

Tabor, Ia, June president John
Gordon, of Tabor college, who was re-
Gently elected to the presidency of
Howard university, Washington, d. c.,
has been notified the trustees of Tabor
college that he will ask them to accept
his resignation. He also has just
notified the trustees of Howard univer-
sity that he will accept their offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
Pere Marouette C;oes to CbIcnro

Chicago, June 4. The Pere Mar
quette system will soon have indie
pendent terminals in Chicago. 1t is
announced that arrangements have
practically been completed whereby
the company will become tenant of
the Chicago Terminal Transfer Rail-
road company, using the Grand Cen
tral station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
Nominate Herrick for Governor and Indorse
Roosevelt and Hanna.
EVEN SENATOR FORAKER HAS A JOI
Salient Points in the Platform and Other Work
of the Convention.

as well as on the exchanges here ana
at Montreal
1t is stated that when market condi-
tiOnS have become settled and the Sc
curities held by the company and their
customers reach figures approximating
something like their actual value, the
assets of the company will fully Offset
their liabilities. The liabilities are es-
timated at S10,OOO,O0O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
LIABILITIES $1o,ooo,OOo
hut Their Assets on Any Sort OF Approx
mate of Actual Value Will Make
Things Even.

Toronto, Ont. June A. E. Amos
& Co, one of the leading firms of bank
ers and brokers in Canada. has closed
its doors.l Its failure was due to
heavy declines in Canadian securities
which have been exclusively dealt in
on New York and Boston exchanges,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
MILLION STARVING:
APPEAL FOR AID
Advices OF Dire Suffering Come
From China-American
Charity Sought.

Washington. June 4.-Secretary Hay
received "a cable from Consul McWade
at Canton saying the governor has
telegraphed that over a million ma
tives in Kwang-Si are starving and
earnestly appeals for help from Amer
lean charity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
CHICAGO WATERS
GO OUT ON A STRIKE
Hundreds in Down Town Restau
rants Give Up Their
Places.

Chicago, June 4.-Several hundred
walters, mattresses and cooks in a
number of down town restaurants
struck at noon today because the pro-
prietors refused to sign the union
scale. No attempt was aAade by the
proprietors to serve patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
PLENTY AT KANSAS CITY YET.
Although the Swollen Rivers Are RecedIng
Rapidly.


Kansas City, June 4.-The Missouri
and Kaw rivers are receding fast to-
day, although the water about the
union depot, the highest point in the
flooded district, is still four feet above
the first floors of the railway sta
ti9n. The situation is greatly inn
proved.
Kansas City, Mo-, June f. - The
rivers are falling with increasing rap
idity, and sunshine has appeared once
more. The city waterworkS have be-
gun pumping. The reports of heavy
loss of life in Kansas City, Kan, are
not true and the stories of bodies iy-
ing in the drift there are unfounded.
The loss of property has not been
over-estimated. however. An Asso-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
is NOT IN FAVOR
That Board of Cancellation Pro.
Vided for in the Gray Conn
mission Report.
DISPUTE OVER ITS CONSTRUCTION
Seems Not Unlikely TO Result in An.
other Strike in the Anthra-
cite Region.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 4.-The dis
trict executive boards of the U. NJ. w.
have called a convention for June 10,
at Pottsville, ito decide whether a
strike shall be ordered, pending the
settlement of the conciliation board
dispute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
naath RnII Growinr at GainesviIIn.

Gainesville, Ga, June 4.-Reports
received up to this writing place the
number of known dead by Mondays
tornado at no. The list of injured has
reached 300.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
stranger Appears At lincoln.

Lincoln. Neb.. June 1.-The first ap-
pearance of the sun in LINCOLN for fif-
teen days has occurred. The state has
had continued rains for that length of
time and clouds have covered the sun
entirely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
CASE AGAINST MACHEN
BEFORE FEDERAL GRAND JURY

Washington, June 4.-The case
against \. W. Machen was presented
to the federal court grand jury today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
venezueIa bars the nronIss.

Caracas, June 4.-The Venezuelan
government has refused authorization
to the French monks who recently ar
rived at Caracas after having been ex-
PEELED from France, TO open college
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04
Jesse Miller and Frances
E. Moore Die Togeth-
er in Chicago.
GIRL FROM DAVENPORT
Double Tragedy is of an
Extremely Mysteri-
GUS Nature.

Chicago, June 4.-Jesse Miller, of
Lincoln, Neb., and young woman
unidentified, but believed to be stu
dent of the University of Chicago,
were drowned in Jackson park lagoon
today. Whether the drowning was
the result of an attempt by Miller TO
save the woman or whether the two
planned double suicide the police are
unable to learn.
Girl Was From Davenport.
Late this afternoon the woman who
was drowned with Miller was identi-
fled as Frances +. Moore. of Daven-
port. Iowa.
She was student at the university
and also Il member of Il dramatic
school down town. The body was
identified by Helen Baldwin, her room
mate.