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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
UNCLE SANS COST
As Shown by the Appropriations
Made by the Last
Congress.
TOTAL IS OVER $1,000, 900, 900
More Also Than S113.OOO,O 900 Great
er Than the Previous Congress
Notable Increases.

Washington. May 1.-THE volume
relating to appropriations made and
new offices created during the last ses-
sion of congress has been completed
for the second session of the Fifty
seventh congress by Thomas z. Cleaves
and James c. Courts. chief clerks, re-
SpectiYely, of the senate and house
appropriation committees. Au sum-
mary of the appropriations shows a
grand total of $T53, 3,05S, ,506. In ad-
dition to the specific appropriations
made contracts are authorized to be
entered into for certain public works
requiring future appropriations by con-
gress in the aggregate of $36, ,9S9, ,S59,
the principal item, of which is $20,-
100000 for additions to the navy.
Omces Created and Abolished.
The new offices and employments
specifically authorized are 1916 in
number, at an annual compensation of
$7,927, ,639; those abolished or omitted
are 1,S15 in number, at an annual COM
pensatiOn of $941 ,4S1, net increase of
9,501 in number and $6,9S6, 15S in
amount. The largest increases are D.
Guiding 5000 seamen and 1,45S mid
shipmen, and 3,354 for the postal serv-
ice, including 143 assistant pOstmas-
tiers, 2,2S9 clerks in pOstofiiceS and 500
railway postal clerks. The number of
salaries increased is 341, at an annual
cost of $2O5, POP, and the number re-
duced is 60, !n the sum of 5000.
Comparison OF Appropriations.
a comparison of the total apprOpria
tons of the second session of the Fifty
seventh congI ess for 1904 with those
of the first session for 1903 shows a
reduction of S47 .565, 800. The principal
items of decrease are for river and
harbor improvements. $12,307 ,049; for
the isthmian canal $50, 10000. and for
the military establishment, $13. .S41 ,3S3
Among the 1creases are: For the nav
al establishment. $3,020,42S; for the
postal service, $15.O94 ,951; for legisla-
tive, executive and judicial expenses,
$2,2O0,0O0 including 100000 for the
enforcement OF the antitrust laws, and
for the agricultural department $TT0,-
600.
Total for the Whole Congress.
The total appropriations made by
the Fifty-seventh congress amount 10
81, 1853, ,6S3, ,002, an increase over the
Fifty-sixth congress of $113, 49,, ,567.
This is accounted for in part by in
creases in the appropriations for the
postal service of $54,000,000; for the
naval service, $1T,500.000; for the
rivers and harbors. 500 100000; for the
isthmian canal, $50,OO0,OO0; for the
agricultural department, $2,500,0O0; for
legislative, executive and judicial eX-
penses, 81, 100000; for public buildings
throughout the country, $10,000,000
and for the Philippine islands, $3,000,
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
KEPT HIM ON THE GO
San Francisco Does Not Give the
President Much Time for
Contemplation.
WELCOMED BY THE NATIVE BORN
Reviews the School Children and the
Troops at the Presidio-Very
Busy Day.

San Francisco, May 14.-President
Roosevelt this morning participated
in the dedication of the magnificent
monument erected in commemoration
o6 the victory of the American navy
at Manila. In his speech Roosevelt
dwelt upon the necessity of prepar-
ing ships, armament and men for the
navy. He urged the practical work
at sea. particularly in craftsmanship.
saying, Remember, the shots that
count in war are the ones that hit"
At the conclusion of the exercises the
president went to Berkeley to take
part in the commencement exercises
at the University of California, later
visiting Oakland, where the citizens
greeted him, and later he laid the cor
nerstone of the \. NJ. c. \. building at
Vallejo.
San Francisco, May 14.-President
Roosevelt aro2e early and at a. m.
left the Palace hotel escorted by n
squadron of cavalry. The streets were
lined with people, who cheered as the
presidents carriage passed on the way
70 Native Sons hall, where a recep-
tion IN the presidents honor was held.
Mayor Schmitz and Secretary Loeb
were seated with the chief executive.
and Rear Admiral Bickford, r. N,
and staff came directly behind, men,
bers of the executive committee fol-
lowing in carriages. At the Native
Sons building was assembled vast
throng, which as the president came
in sight manifested great enthusiasm.
Welcomed by the Native Born"
The hail itself was packed to the
doors with members of the California
Society of Pioneers, Native Sons of the
Golden West. Native Daughters, and
Veteransof theMexicanwar. EX-Mayor
James d. Phelan delivered a brief ad-
dress of welcome, and introduced Hen
ry b. Russ, president of the Society
of California Pioneers. who spoke
briefly. as also did General Stewart,
president of the Society of Veterans OF
the Mexican war; II. X. A1cNoble, pres
ident of the Native Sons of the Golden
West, and Miss Eliza r. Keith. in be-
half of the Native Daughters.
President Has a Bear Hunt.
James d. Phelan then presented to
the president a souvenir of the oc-
casion, the work of a native sculptor,
representing n bear hunt reproduced in
gold. In accepting the gift President
Roosevelt responded in happy man
ner to all of the addresses of welcome
which had been made. His remarks
were punctuated by laughter and APP
plause, and at the close he was es
corted to his carriage by joint COM
mittee of the assembled orders. The
presidential party then proceeded to
Van Ness avenue, where thousands of
school children had assembled. The
pupils of the many schools carried ban
ners beautifully worked in silks and
other fine fabrics. Others were headed
by drummer boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Boy Killed bx Electricity.

Chicago. May Il. = Ten-year-old
Douglass Drysdale, III South Willow
avenue; Austin, was instantly killed
by an electric shock from telephone
and electric light wires coming in con-
tact. With other boys he was play
ing in an alley in the rear of 233 Baird
avenue. near his home. The lads had
been climbing a telephone pole, and
Douglas, to show his courage, hung
with his hands from the wires. They
sagged and touched an electric light
wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
EMPLOYERS GO INTO A UNION
They Combine at Kansas City to Fight Or
ganfzed Labor.

They Combine at Kansas City TO right UT
ganized Labor.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 1.-THE six
thousand employers of labor in this
city have banded together to fight the
members of labor unions who use the
boycott to gain their ends, and have
organized the Employers associa
ton" The association has decided to
refuse to deliver goods to those places
where non-union made goods are dis
criminated against. This action has
resulted from q brewing company en-
ploying union men refusing to deliv-
er beer TO a hotel bar until the union
was recognized.
A member of the association re-
taliated by refusing to deliver ice to
the saloons handling this particular
brewing company's beer, with result
that the delivery of beer to the Of
Tending hotel was Immediately re-
sumed. Several persistent boycotts
have been laid against restaurants and
various branches of trade in Kansas
City within the past year because of
refusal of employers to recognize I'M
ions.
No Picketing at Denver.
Denver, May 14-Including the
teamsters. who have been on strike for
several days, the number of strikers
at this writing is estimated at 2,200,
most of them being butchers, meat
handlers, bakers, cooks and walters.
After a conference with the fire and
police board the general executive COM
mittee of organized labor agreed that
there shall be no picketing.
That Union Injunction at Omaha.
Omaha. May 14.-Quiet prevails in
Omaha and business in some cases has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
In a Bottle of Whisky
Which Train Men
Drank
WITH FATAL RESULTS
Memphis Woman Ar
rested for Sending
1t to Another.

Cincinnati, Ohio. May 14-Benjamin
Flicker is dead and William Daily and
Louis Burbink seriously i'll and two
other men sick, all Adams Express
company employees, as the result of
drinking whisky from a bottle bro
ken on the car.
Woman Charged With Sending 1t.
The bottle was addressed to Mrs.
Kate Noble, of this city. who alleges
Mrs. Lucy Mccormick, of Memphis,
through jealousy sent it to her.
Mrs. Mccormick has been placed
under arrest at Memphis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Fatal Collision on tho Rail.

Lincoln, Neb., May IA. = Wylnore
passenger train of the Burlington,
bound for Lincoln, qollided with q
freight four miles out iof the city. One
man was killed, two Here injured and
the passengers shake4 up. The dead
man is William BatteH, passenger con-
ductor. Injured: Charles F. Brundage,
engineer of passenger, very serious;
Brakeman Goodey, of the passenger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
WIN shall Get the child.

Kansas City. Mo, May 14.-After
search of two years Mrs. Gertrude Rob
inson, Kenosha, Wis, through the ald
of the Humane society, has found her
child at the home of Mrs. Sarah WeaV-
er in this city. Mrs. Robinson had
the child brought before the circuit
court on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge
Teasdale ordered Mrs. Weaver to re-
tain possession of the child until June
G. when he will decide who shall have
custody of the girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
HORRIBLY ManeIed bv a Train,

Kalamazoo, Mich, May III. f.
Schmidt, president and general man.
ager of the New Riverview Coating
mill, was struck by a Michigan Cen
trail passenger train and killed. His
body was thrown high into the air,
both legs were cut off, and he was
decapitated. The train came around
the curve as Schmidt was walking
down the track. The engineer blew his
whistle, but Schmidt paid no attention
to il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Fierce whirIwind Plays Havoc.

Kenosha, Wis, May 14.-The most
unusual storm ever known in this sec
ton of the state occurred at the vii
lage OF Twin Lakes, when Il fierce
wind storm similar to n whirlwind
swept through the center of the vii
lage, leaving a path Of desOlation and
wreckage. The space swept by the
storm was less than forty rods in
diameter, but the havoc was tremen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
BANK OFFICER GUILTY
OF VARIOUS CRIMES

Pittsburg, May IA George B.
White, director and vice president of
the National Bank of South Pennsyl
vania, at Hyndman. was today found
guilty on "a counts of the charge of
conspiracy through which the bank
was wrecked. embezzlement and falsi-
fication of accounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
EXHUME THE BODY
OF AGATHA REICHLIN
To Determine the Question as to
Whether She Was Choked
to Death.

Elmira, Ohio, May 1.-THE remains
of Agatha Reichlin were eXhumed at
the Catholic cemetery today to settle
the question raised as to whether she
had been choked as well as struck
with stone on the head.
DiscolorationS were found on the
right wrist and neck. At the conclu-
sion of the examination Coroner
French said the marks found were
the same he had seen at the post
mOrtem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

peen resumed by places that have been
closed by the strike. The injunction
issued by Judge Dickinson against the
employers has caused excitement
among business men. What step they
will take, if any, to carry the matter
higher, has not been decided upon, but
a meeting of the Business Mems as
sociation will be held tomorrow to con-
slider fhe situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
His Excuse for His Downfall.

Duluth, May 14.-Ex-Postmaster w.
d. Ellsworth, of Eveleth. has pleaded
guilty to the charge of emheZZliug the
sum of $4,000 of government funds.
Ellsworth. who has been confined in
the county Jail here for several months
awaiting trial, attributes his downfall
70 on milling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Adjournment waits on the Primary Law,

Lansing, Mich. May 1.-THE SEN
ate, by a vote of Is to 2, passed res
olution setting the date of the business
adjournment of the legislature for May
%. The house will not agree to any
adjournment date until the primary
election bill is disposed Of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Oldest Man I'm ohio Dead.

Upper Sandusky, o., May 14.-Peter
Stansley died here. aged ITO years. aft
er an illness of seven weeks dura-
ton. He is survived by a widow of
1O6 years, whom he married eighty
Eve years ago. He was the oldest man
In Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ACTOR MACKEY DIES.
FROM TAKING POWDERS

New York, May AT. ID. Mackey,
actor, and member of the Princess
Chic company, died today after hav-
ing taken powders recommended as
remedy for illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
PEACE PROCLAIMED
BY NICARAGUANS

New Orleans. May 14.-SolomOn &
Co, financial representatives of the
Nicaraguan government. have received
the following cable: The govern
ment has captured the steamer Vic
toria and all revolutionists. Peace
reignS.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Woman In ONCE in the philippines.

Washington, May 14.-The war de-
partment has received mail advices
from Manila that Miss Floy Gilmore
has been appointed assistant attorney
general for the government in the Phil
ippine islands. She is the first wom-
an appointed to such an important
legal position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Y. M. G. A. Buiiding Dedicated.

Lafayette, Ind, May 1.-THE build
ing erected by Monon railroad depart
ment of the Y. NJ C. a. was dedicated
with appropriate ceremonies. \ num-
ber of MOnon officials, city officials of
Lafayette and ministers of the city
were present. e. NJ. Stacey, secretary
of the state Y. NJ. c. ~, presided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
SLEEPER IS Destroyed
AT RAILWAY STATION

New Haven, Conn, May 14.-Flames
resulting from an xblosion of gas
destroyed sleeper 1t the station
early this morning. The occupants
fed in their night clothes and lost all
their belongings. No one was injur-
ed. The car was destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
win Not Remove the College.

Minneapolis, May 1.-THE Mime
sofa conference of the Swedish Luth-
eran Aggustana synod which begun
its annual session here yesterday, will
not remove the Gustavus Adolphus
college from St. Peter, Mimi, to the
Twin Cities at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

and the pioneers were in attendance
and they were referred to in eulogistic
terms by the president in his remarks.
From the park the president was
driven directly to the Palace hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ILLINOIS MINERS STRIKE
VIRTUALLY DECLARED OFF

Pana, H., May 1.-THE miners
strike here is virtually settled. An
agreement has been reached, only the
affiXing of the signatures remaining.
"A thousand miners are affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ne murdered : nIayor,s Son.

Carbondale. Ills. May 1.-THE trial
of John Corgan, charged with killing
Charles Smith in Pinckneyville last
January in the circuit court of Perry
county. The murdered man was .
son of the mayor of Pinckneyville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
FOUR DIE AS RESULT
OF WRECK ON CHOCTAW

Hot Springs, Ark. May IA pas
senger train on the Choctaw, Oklaho-
ma & Gulf was wrecked this morning
near here. One person was killed, 20
injured, three fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Gardner Bestr STarvin hart.

Louisville. Ky. May IA. = George
Gardner was given the decision over
Marvin Hart at the end of the twelfth
round in their fight before the South
ern Athletic club. Hart, at the end of
the twelfth, claimed that his right
hand had been broken and gave Up the
fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
NTinnesota yvias the TaI,.

Minneapolis, May 1.-THE annual
Observation-Disclosures debate which
took place in the university chapel was
won by the Minnesota team by a vote
OF > to !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

Columbus. Ohio. May IA Balti-
more & Ohio passenger train went in
to Il ditch near Bloomburg this morn
ing. The engineer and fireman were
killed. 1t is reported many passen-
gers were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Drivers Assaulted at Omaha.

Omaha, May 14.-Six assaults were
made on the team drivers during the
forenoon. One man named Flint was
badly beaten. The police dispersed
the crowds and no arrests were made.
Labor leaders deny responsibility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
PRINCE HENRY'S SQUADRON
IN FRENCH WATERS

Brest, May 1.-THE German squad
ron commanded by ADMIRAL Prince
Henry. arrived off port today, being
the first visit of a German warship
TO French waters in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
BIG ZINC PLANT IN
UTAH IS BURNING

Salt Lake. May IA telephone
message from Park City says the big
zinc extracting plant there is on fires
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-14
plan 10 Recognise a Hero.

England is to recognize another Of
her dead heroes who have been forgot
ten by many, John Nicholson, says the
Philadelphia Record. Money Is being
raised to put up a bronze statue of him
In the Nicholson garden at Delhi, where
already there is a more impressive mon
ument to his memory. In the garden
Is a simple stone, for through that gate
John Nicholson carried the English flag
when Delhi was stormed during the
mutiny, and during the charge he re-
ceived his mortal wound.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-14
RAINY WEATHER
HAs NO TERRORs FOR YouR UNCLE
STEPHEN b.
Tie Has a Tidy sum Laid by For the
Down Pour whtch Ia ProverBiaI

TIE Has a Tidy sum laid by For the
Down Pour Witch Ia ProverbiaI
United States Senator Stephen B. FL
kins, Of West Virginia. is rapidly TAX
inga place among the multimillionaires
Of the country. Persons close TO him
and in authority to speak say that he
cleaned up between 81 1000. 600 and 49,
coo. eco the last year. saws the Cincin-
natl Enquirer. He would have had
still more had it rot been for the Bal
timorle q Ohio railroad. which line.
the main outlet Of his vast West Vir-
giDia interest. refused to furnish the
c&rs. Senator Elkins was the foremost
figure in the sale of the West Virginia
Central to tue Wabash for about S1S,-
600, coo. Senator Elkins practically con
ttolled the road.
For some months he has been in
vesting in territory in Vest Virginia.
and his holdings are more extensive
than the whole West Virginia Central
territory. There is hardly a eoun V in
the state in which he has not made in
vestments. He has been directing his
attentions especially to Wheeling,
Parkersburg and Morgantown. He is
Interested in nearly every new lire in
West Virginia. A few months AGO he
stare.d the Security Trust Company..at
Wheeling, bow about ready for bust
ness, He also has extensive interests
in the Wheeling Traction Company
and the West Virginia Bridge & Con-
struction Company at M|organtown.
His investments prestage the most eX-
teusive DEVELOPMENTS.
He recently bought the Morgantown
Kingwood railroad for 1868, 0OC, and
he is now projecting other roads to
be built out Of his own purse to reach
his extensive coal tracts. His coal and
coke holdings and bank and water
works interests at Morganown alone
aggregate SO, 600. 900. His interests at
Parkersburg lie largely in Wabash
railroad connections
Senator Elkins' sons are helping him
manage his big interests. His mining
interests in the west axe worth many
millions.
Elklns is now credited with a for
tune of $50. COO, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-14
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Haymakers Elect New Officers at SpeciaI
Meet Held Tuesday Night.

At a special meeting of Tuscarora
Association of lawmakers No. 5015,
held III Red Mems hall Tuesday, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing term E, V. Sheaner Past
Chief Haymaker; 0. T. Wilson. Chief
Havmaker; Edward Seckman, Asst.
Chief Havmaker Harry Blondel, Ov-
erseor; II. L. Davis, Collector of
Straws; W. W. KILLER, Keeper of
Bundles. After the election an inform
al banquet vas rendered the newly
elected officers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-14
PLEASING LECTURE
Rev G u Harris uighIy Entertained 9
Large Audience Tuesday Night.

NtN HhrriS Highty entertained a
Large Audience Tuesday Night.
~
Rev. Carlton d Harris lecture on
" What a Country Parson Saw in the
old World'' Mt the II. Z. Church
south, I'll esd1y was attended by an
audience which taxed the capacity Of
the church to its utmost. Chairs
We're carried in to accommodate the
immense crowd that attended. The
large audience was immensely pleased
with the lecture aud were high in
their praise of the lecturer. Mr.. Har-
ris covered his subject Well and his
graphic dissertations of what lac saw
brought out the scenes in such a
manner that the audience was carried
right along. The vocal selections rem
dere1 were of the highest merit and
very pleasing. Quite q large sum was
realized ON the lecture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-14
DEATH OF AGED CITIZEN
mRs. LUCY DoRsEy r Es Az
TER PRoTRAcTED ILLNESS.
Wa. one ofoity'. Best Known women
Death or Young chird.

Mrs. Lucv i. Dorsey. widow Of the
late william Dorsey, died at her home
on East Burke street Saturday at
4 90. aged 50 years 3 months and 10
DAYS The cause Of her death was
paralysis together with old age. She
suffered a very heavy stroke last June,
f,om which she never recovered. being
confined to the room ever since. For
q number Of years past she has been
au invalid and has suffered greatly IN
til death relieved her.
She was the daughter Of the late Or
John S. Harrison. who was a former
pIacticing physician in this city and
was the last Of a large family. She
was born on Nav n 1914. at the old
Harrison residence, which was situated
on West King street, the site now oc-
cupied by the Z. $. Court House, and
has spent all Of her life in this CITY.
She is survived by two children. one
daughter, MIS-. Charles w. Dorsey. Of
Washington, d. G., AMI one son Mr..
William l.. Dorsey. Of this city, also
by one grandeiild, Miss Lncv Dorsey,
now Of Hot Springs Ark, where she
is for her health. Mrs. Dorsey was
known by a host of people in this.eity
and had many intimate friends who
will mourn her loss.
She WAS alike kind and courteous to
young and old. She was a member Of
Trinity Episcopal church and always
took an interest in.what was going on
in the community,
MRS. RUDOLPH ZEIGLER.
Ms. Rudolph Zeicler died at ee
home on the Boom" land on Friday,
Feb.6, aged 60 years s months and :
days. She is survived by a husband
two sons. William of Pittsburg and
Adolph Zeigler of this city and also a
mother, brother and sister, all Of Ger
many.
The funeral took place at St. Johns
Lutheran church SUNDAY, Rev. G.
S. Trump, pastor of that church off
ciating. Interment in Green Hill Gem
teey.
ELIZABETH DRENNER.
Little Elizabeth. the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Drenuer died at
her home on South Water street Sat-
urdav at 5 80. aged l year Z months
and 4 days. The cause of her death
was pneumonia after an illness of one
week.
She is survived by her parents and
three brothers. George, Walter and
Claud. The funeral took place on
Monday.