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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
STATE WINS ITS SUIT
Gets Strip OF Land That Is Rich in De.
pOsits of Iron Ore, Does
Minnesota.

st. Paul, June 25.-The state of
Minnesota, through the efforts of State
Auditor Iverson and Assistant Attor-
ney General Charles w. Somerby, has
won its claim to the famous strip of
iron ore land near Virginia, which
has been claimed by the state under
the swamp lands act, and which has
been disputed by Wisconsin parties.
E. S. Warner, United States sur
veyor general of the mines, has filed
his decision in the case. The state
has contended that the land in ques-
tion, less than 160 acres. was swamp
land and that this was proved by the
survey OF 1894. The surveyor gener-
al decides this to be the case. The
land is valuable because Of its rich
ore deposits. Warner has certified the
land to the state auditor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
STRIKE ON THE ALTON
Freight Handlers Called Out sud Their
President Says He VIII Give the
Road a Fight.

Chicago. June 25.-Chicago and Al
ton freight handlers have been called
out on strike because of the discharge
of two of their number Only half of
them obeyed the summons. Superin-
tendent Jarrett, of the Alton, said of
the strike: I'VE will not take back the
two men on whose account the strike
was called. The places of the strik-
erS will be filled"
'Will there be a general strike in
Chicago?" he was asked. &" think not, -
he replied, but it is unsafe to predict.
1 believe the men do not want to
strike"
President Curran, of the freight
Handlers union, when seen by re-
porter, declared that he would call out
every freight handler on the Alton
system. They have been looking for
a fight" he said, land now 1 am going
to give it to them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

Upon money and transportation the
following planks were adopted:
I'VE insist that the integrity of the
money of the nation be guarded with
jealous care, and demand that it shall
be sufficient in volume to meet the
needs of the business interests of the
country, and that it shall be safeguard
ed by careful legislation so as to pre-
vent the gamblers of Wall street from
cornering the money market.
I'VE ask for such changes in our
law, statutory or constitutional, as will
limit the charges by railroads to such
an amount as will yield only reason
able return on the capital actually in
vested. and will render it impossible
for transportation favors to be grant
ed to any one.
when the sources of supply of any
pre@uct are in the ownership of those
who combine to extort from the people
an unreasonable amount for such prod
ucts, then we believe it is -he duty of
the government to take such steps as
may be necessary to secure an equita-
BILE distribution thereof, with fair COM
pensation to the owners of the same"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
KING PETER ASCENDS
THE STAINED THRONE
Nature of the Welcome to the
New SerVian RnIer-His
Promises.

Belgrade, June 25.-Amidst great
enthusiasm King Peter this morning
took the oath before the skupshtina.
The king confirmed the appointment
of the existing ministry.
Belgrade, June 25-1ling Peter 1 Of
Servia arrived here oh time and was
welcomed in an eloqhent speech by
the premier, NJ. Avakumovics. The
king replied and both speeches were
loudly cheered by the people. The
kings welcome by the populace was
very hearty. In his speech the king
promised to do his utmost for the
good of the kingdom5 He expressed
his pleasure at again dpming to Servia
after fOrty-fve years. absence from
his beloved fatherland3 and added that
his soul was filed NAth gratitude to
God and with q consciousness of the
Cuties that awaited him as king.
The city was beautifully decorated
and crowded with people, who cheered
the royal co:tege continually on its
way from the railway station to the
cathedral Here mass was celebrated
and then the king was escorted to the
palace, the people shouting 'Long live
the king" with great enthusiasm.
Bucharest. Roumania, June %. =
Leading. citizens and university stu
dents here are making arrangements
for a mass meeting, to be held June
%, for the purpose of condemning the
Servia massacres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
CITY DADS IN CONTEMPT
They Defy a United States Court and Have
Been Cited to Appear and
Tell Why.

Omaha. Neb.. June %. - Mayor
Shultz. City Treasurer Jones and the
present members of the city council
of Beatrice, Neb., have been cited to
appear before Judge Munger for con-
tempt of court i'll failing to comply
with an order of the United States cir
cult court relative to the proper dispO-
sitiOE of certain funds. and for the di-
version of money from one fund to an
other to avoid the payment of certain
claims against the city.
For several years the city of Beat
rice has been accommodating money in
a sinking fund with which to Iiquidate
certain Indebtedness on matured and
defaulted interest on city bonds. A few
months ago the federal court ordered
this money paid to the bondholders.
1t was diverted, however. into anoth-
er channel. and the present contempt
proceeding is a result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Of the Democracy of
Iowa for GubernatOr-
iaI Office.
TARIFF AND TRUSTS
Are the Issues Ernbod-
led in the Plat
form.

Des Moines, Ia, June 25.-For gov
tenant governor, d. B. Butler, of Iowa
county; judge of the supreme court,
John r. Caldwell, of Tama; superin-
ten 1ent of public instruction, a. r.
McCook, of Howard; railroad commits
sioner, w. S. Porter, of Harding-the
foregoing was the ticket nominated by
the state Democratic convention which,
by a vote of 463 9-1O to 354 1-1O, re-
fused to adopt a minority report signed
by four members of the committee on
resolutions adding to the platform re-
ported by the majority of the COM
m:ttee a plank reaffirming the Demo
cratic national platform of 1900, and
by vote of 62S 1-6 to 1991a rejected
another minority report adding to the
plank demanding government control
of railway charges a provision that
in case such control should not prove
effective the national government
should acquire ownership of railroads.
No Fight Over the Nominations.
All the nominations We're made by
ncclamation, the friends of Judge A.
A. Van Wagenen, of Sioux City, hav-
ing concluded not to present his name
for governor after it became appar-
ent that the convention would not
adopt a government ownership plank,
which he has favored. J. B. Sullivan,
the nominee for governor has been
affiliated with the Bryan wing of the
party, but he was acceptable to the
gold Democrats. State Chairman Jack
son called the convention to order at
II a. m. and named J. II. Huck, of
Sioux City, as temporary chairman,
and he made a speech, which was
loudly cheered after which the pre-
liminary convention business was rap
idly transacted and a recess taken.
Adoption of the Platform.
When the convention met at p. m.
permanent organization was effected
with ID. w. Hamilton, of Keokuk coun-
ty, as chairman. E. NJ. Haron, of Da-
venport, presented the report of the
committee on resolutions and made the
only speech in It's support. ]. NJ.
Parsons. of Rock Rapids, submitted
that of the minority in favor of gov
ernment ownership, of which he was
the only signer, and spoke in favor of
its adoption. After the rejection of
the report, W. II. Robb, of Creston,
presented the reaffirmation plank. It's
adoption was urged by Robb, G. s.
Rhinehart (Of Newton), Representa-
tive Walter II. Butler (of Des Moines),
and Colonel c. P. Mackey (of Segour-
ney. 1t was rejected, and the report
of the majority of the committee was
adopted without division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
BLESSING CAME
THROUGH A COUGH
Receives a Voice He Had Been De.
priVed of For Two
Months.

Ann ArbOr, Mich, June 25.-Jacor
Haas is the happiest man in Ann Ar.
Dor. Two months ago he was jerked
ont of his carriage by pair of horses
he was leading, the animals becoming
frightened at u hog that suddenly ran
out into the road. He fell on his
shoulders and back of his neck. The
vocal chords were so strained that he
lost the power of speech, and for two
months he used a pencil and paper in
carrying on conversation. He was
treated by doctors, but showed but
little Improvement.
During a coughing spell he thought
to himself: Isn't this awful"' To his
establishment he heard himself utter
the word awful He tried it again
to make sure that he was not dream
ing, and was nearly overwhelmed with
joy when he found that he had sud
denly regained his ability to talk. His
voice is hoarse, but this will be grad.
ually overcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
MOB Is AVOIDED
IN THE PEORIA CASE
Negro Desperate is Spirited Away
to Galesburg to Await
Trial.

Peoria, June 25.-Staving off a clam
orous mob preparing to force an en-
trance in the county Jail, the author
tiles yesterday took John McCray, the
colored desperate who killed Detect
i've w. Z. Murphy Tuesday night, out
of the Jail through door in the rear.
A carriage was waiting and Sheriff
Potter, accompanied by two depu-
ties and his prisoner, drove to Potts
town, boarding the Burlington train
for Galesburg, where McCray will be
imprisoned until the date of the trial.
In the early part of the evening the
crowd evidently by prearranged
agreement became much larger. 1t
was evident that attempt would be
made to force an entrance. States
Attorney Taft and Circuit Judge
Green addressed the crowd, telling
them that a special grand jury would
be summoned Immediately and the
trial would be held as soon as pos
sible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
STRIKE AT DUBUQUE
is FINALLY ENDED
Concessions That Were Made and
Militia is With
drawn.

Dubuque, Ia. June 23.-The strike
of the Union Electric company's con-
ductors and motormen has been set
tied through the good offices of the mu,
niciDal affairs committee of the Dubu.
que club. The company agrees not to
discriminate against union men; tO
recognize the unions grievance com
mittees; to allow appeals to directors
from the general hangers DECISIONS
to reinstate Al strikers and TO give
clearance cards to Devereau. NOonan
and HennesSsey, whose discharge
caused the strike. The militia has been
withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
POINTS FROM THE DECLARATION
Tarih and Trusts Are Denounced Togethe
Opposition to "ImperiaIism."

Tarth AND Trusts Are Denounced Together
Opposition to 'ImperiaIism."
The preamble to the platform reads:
''We find much in the domestic affairs
of the nation that ought to be changed.
The tariff policy, originally adopted
for the avowed purpose of raising rev.
enue to meet the enormous burdens of
the civil war; has been turned TO use
of individual and class interests un-
til it has become the Greater of count
less unearned fortunes and the shelter
of huge combinations of capital, organ
ized in the form of trusts, which are
neutrality-suspicious. in many of our
industries, destroying individual effort,
crushing ambition largely in every line
of industry, and already acquiring pow
or which enables them to dictate in
their own interest the prices of labor
and raw material and the cost of trans
pOrtation of finished products"
The platform as it relates to state
affairs calls for economical govern
ment, equitable taxation of corpora
tions and private property, the pur-
chase of supplies from the lowest bid
der, the substitution of local option
for the present mulct law and state
aid in the building OF permanent high
ways. The Louisiana Purchase exhi-
bitiOn is indorsed.
On national subjects the platform
opposes the policy of imperialism, :"
condemns the Republican party's finan-
cial policies, protests against the Aid
rich bill for loaning money of the gov
ernment, deplores the corruption in
the postoffice department." refers to
the alarming growth of the trust
evils" favors revision of the tariff;
opposes government by Injunction
favors popular election of senator's;
also that independence should be grant
ed to the Philippines and Porto Rico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Defeats Harvard in the
Boating Con-
tests.
in A LIGHT WIND
And Water That Was
Almost Smooth
the Record.

New London, June 25.-Yale won
the varsity eight-oared race, four
miles, by four lengths. Time-YaIe,
:23:39; Harvard, 1851. Yale led
Throughout the race by quarter of
a length to a length and half, Har-
ward several times coming up on equal
terms, but seemed unable to hold the
gains made.
The official time of the varsity
race was: Yale, :20:19 A.; Harvard,
:2O:29 30.
Won All Events.
New London, june 25.-When the
boat races started at 11:33 this morn
ing the wind was very light and the
water almost smooth.
Yale won the four-oared race and
finished three lengths ahead of Har-
ward. The distance was two miles
Yale also won the freshman race by
two lengths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

BelleviIle, ILL.,, June %. = Leading
business men of this city may force
the calling of a special grand jury to
indict the men who lynched the ne
gro David f. Wyatt a few weeks ago.
Sentiment among the people apparent
ly has been in approval of the lynch
ing, but the opinion is now gaining
ground that the city cannot afford to
bear for three months, or until the
regular September grand jury con-
venes, the condemnation of the coun-
try for that horrible act of mob vio-
lence which resulted n the hanging.
mutilatiOn and burning of the negro
school teacher for Il murderous as
sault.
As the evidence bearing on the mob s
crime accumulates it becomes appar-
ent that the lynchers laughed and jest
ed while they Slashed off pieces OF
the negrO'S body for souvenirs and ap-
piled the torch to his mutilated car
cass; that county officers looked on
cOmplacently or made no effort to stop
the lynchers and that young boys and
girls and mothers with babes in their
arms went to the hanging and burning
as they would go to a frolic and ap-
plauded the fiendish acts which they
witnessed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Accused Was Before the Grand Jury.
CRITICISM FOR MIR. MADDEN
He Published His Letter Before It Was
Received by the Postmaster General.

Received by the Postmaster General.
Washington, June -. - PostmaS-
ter General Payne has taken official
cognizance of the letter to him sent
from Detroit by Third Assistant Post
master. General Madden, regarding
criticisms of the contract for supply
ing carbon paper to the service. Payne
conferred with his assistants on the
subject. Subsequently he declined to
say whether any reply had been sent
to Madden, and similar reticence was
observed by those who discussed the
incident with Payne
Madden's publication of the letters
in advance of its receipt by his SUI
perior officer. to whom it was ad-
dressed, and his suggestion that the
matter might have been given out by
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne. or Fourth Assistant Postmas-
ter General BriStow, provoked cOnSid-
erable comment at the department. 1t
is believed that Payne has sent Il rath-
er sharp reply to Madden.
WynkOOp, Hallenbeck * Co, of New
York, who hold the present contract
for printing money order blanks, sub
mitted their briefs in opposition to the
lowest bid, that of Paul Herman, of
Rutherford, n. J., and the legal queS-
tions involved in the case which re-
Gently resulted in the removal of Su-
perintendent Metcalf, of the money or
der bureau, are before Assistant AttOr-
ney General Robb for decision. The
award probably will be made by July 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
MORE ARE CAUGHT
In the Postoffice Investigation
Now in Pro.
gress.
Bx-ooNGREssMAN BRIGGS LATEST
Indicted for Receiving Bridesmaid
den May BE Repri-
manded.

Baltimore, June 25.-Indictments
were formally presented in the fed
eral court today against c. Ellsworth
Upton and Thomas w. McGregor, en-
ployes of the postoffice department
at Washington, for participation in
the mail pouch frauds.
New York, June 25.-The federal
grand jury today presented indict-
ments against George f. Miller, agent
of the Brandt Automatic Cashier com
pany, charged with aiding and abet-
ting former Congressman briggs.
New York. June 25.-Ex-Represent.
ative briggs has been indicted by the
federal grand jury in Brooklyn. He
appeared before Judge Thomas and
gave bail The indictment grew out
of the investigation into postOffice af
fairs made by the grand jury. -Four
indictments Were found, all practical
ly alike. Each charges that briggs,
between July 20 and "a, 1900, unlaw-
fully agreed to receive and did receive
a $500 check from the fraudulent
company for procuring a contract from
the United States government for max
ing and delivering go automctic cash
iers for the pOStOtfice department.
briggs Declines to Talk.
To the first two indictments briggs
pleaded not guilty, reserving the right
to plead later to the others, which
contain sixteen counts each, after his
lawyer had read them. briggs refused
absolutely to comment on his indict-
ment. He has previously admitted,
however, receiving a salary of $12.500
from the Brandt-Dent company for in
Producing its machines, but declares
that the work he did for the COM
pany was done before he was sworn
in as representative in congress, but
after his election, and that he has done
nothing to which the government can
object.
Accused Was Before the Grand Jury.
The indictments were found under
sections III and 1T2 of the revised
statutes of the United States, which
provide for the punishment of any per
son receiving emOlument while in the
employ of the government" briggs
was before the grand jury preceding
the finding of the Indictment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Terrific Rainfall Floods
the Kansas
Town.
PEOPLE FLEE AGAIN
Houses Washed Away
and Creeks Over
flowing.

Topeka, June 25.-A rainstorm that
amounted practically TO a cloudburst
burst over Topeka after midnight A
number of residents of South Topeka
were compelled to flee to higher
ground, while smaller houses were
washed from the foundations.
Creeks and River Rising.
Soldier creek is today flowing over
Kansas avenue bridge. The Kaw is
also raising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
strenuous Life IN Nrontann.

Helena, Mont, June 25.-Charles
Spaulding is in Great Falls hospital
and is suffering with a wound which
probably will prove fatal; Clifton e.
Walker is at the house of Samuel II.
Wilson, near Cascade, in a dying condi-
ton, and Mrs. Walker is badly bruised
and shows signs of rough treatment
This state of affairs comes as result
of quarrel over some papers in land
ding case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
EMPEROR WILLIAM
is COMPLIMENTARY
Promises to Telegraph Roosevelt
Splendid Condition of Ameri-
can Squadron.

Keil, June 25.-'I shall telegraph to
President Roosevelt today, sirs, tell
ing him in what perfect condition L
have found your ship" said Emperor
William in parting with Rear Admiral
Cotton and Capt. Hemphill on board
the American flagship Kearsarge to-
day after he had spent an hour and a
half looking over the battleship as
thoroughly as any naval inspector
could have done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
These BE Mean ThuEs.

New Baltimore. Mich, June 20
Two house breakers got 81 from Mrs.
Lily Blay, 81 years old, who lives near
the stave mill. They entered her house
at o'clock in the morning, gagged
her and threatened her till she told
where her pocketbook was.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
FORTY WALKING DELEGATES
OPEN WAR OF RETALIATION

New York, June 25.-Forty walking
delegates, headed by Sam Parks, of
the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's 5
union, opened a campaign of retalia-
ton upon the Building Trades En-
ployers' association today. Their
purpose is to close up work on every
job contracted for by members of the
association. The men were called out
at four large buildings under process
of construction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Cuba Paws Her Contribution.

Washington. June 25.-The young
est member of the union of American
republics has come forward with the
first contribution toward the fund Of
$125.000 required to provide new
home for the bureau in this city. The
contribution is $500 cash, the full
amount of Cuba's quota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
POPE AGAIN SHOWS
EFFECT OF YEARS
Inffrmities UnmistakabIe I'm This
Mornings Public Con-
sistOry.

Rome, June 25.-The public con-
sistory postponed from the 18th was
held today with much pomp and cir
cumstance. The pope looked little
more wax-like and a little more bow
ed. His voice was somewhat weaker
and it was evident his attendants
were anxious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
PRESIDENT WILL
TRANSMIT PETITION
Regarding Treatment OF
jews.

Washington. June 25.-The presi-
dent, after mature consideration. has
decided to transmit to the Russian
government the petition presented
him by the executive council of B'nai
Birth regarding the treatment of
Jews i'm Russia What the result will
be is problematical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
bryan Deciines to TalIs.

Logansport, Ind, June %. = W. ].
Bryan, who arrived from Columbia
City and was the guest of Judge Dyke
mann over night, declined to discuss
the action OF the Iowa Democratic con.
yentioD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Nebraska Democratic convention.

Lincoln. Neb., June %. = The
DemOcraticstate central committee has
selected Aug. %, at Columbia, as the
time and place for holding the state
convention. The Populists committee
decided on the same date at Grand
Island. 1t was the understanding that
fusion would be agreed upon if possi-
h1n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
STATUE OF GEN. HOOKER
DEDICATED IN BOSTON

Boston, June 25.-The equestrian
statue of Gen. Joseph Hooker, erect
ed upon the grounds of the state
house here, was dedicated today. Pre-
ceding the unveiiing great military
parade was held. 1t is general hol-
iday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
BOARD OF CANCELLATION
MEETS FOR ORGANIZATION

Wilkesbarre, Pa. June 25.-The
board of Cancellation, created for the
purpose OF adjusting the grievances
between the anthracite operators and
employees, met here today for organ
ization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
FINE SEWER SYSTEM
FOR NEW ORLEANS
Operation Begun on Work That
is to Cost SIS
100000.

New Orleans. June 25.-In the pres
ence of a large assembly Mayor Cap
devielle turned the first spade of
earth in the vast system of sewerage
which will place New Orleans abreast
of the best sanitated cities of the
world. The system is to cost S1s,OO0.-
600 and is to be completed within five
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
KANSAS SOLONS
Meet at the Call of the Governor
to Take Action Relative to
Flood Havoc.
NO DONATIONS TO THE SUFFERERS
Suggested, but Enabling Acts So Thar
Counties May Borrow Money
TO Repair Damages.

Topeka, Kan, June 25.-The state
legislature is in special session, called
to meet by the governor in order to
take action relative to the flood dis
aster here and elsewhere. The gov
ernor's message on the subject is as
follows: