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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
1lohlgan Hou.e chanre. Il. arlnd.

Lansing, Mich, May 9.-The bill
providing for the nomination of cam
didates for United States senator by
the people has been killed in the
house. Two years ago the legislature
passed a resolution asking congress to
submit an amendment to the consti-
tuition providing for the election of SEN
ators by direct vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Just Paid the Fine and Went.

New Orleans, May 9.-Former Presi-
dent H. II. Pearsons Jr., of the New
Orleans Railways company, desiring'to to
leave the city, went into the criminal
court and pleaded guilty to eleven
charges of failing to provide screens
in the street cars TO separate the races.
Pearson was fined 81. 100. He gave his
check for the amount
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
SUCCESS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
FOR TRANSVAAL LOAN

London, May 9.-The success of the
.Transvaal loan subscriptions which
closed this morning was unprecedent-
ed. The aggregate subscriptions are
estimated at between S6.OOO.OOO and
81. 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
MUST SERVE TIME
IN PENITENTIARY
Supreme Court of Kansas Affirms
Decision as to Jessie
Morrison.

Topeka. Kans.. May 9.-The SUI
premc court today affirmed the decis-
ion of the lower court in the case of
Jessie Morrison She was declared
guilty of killing Mrs. Olin Castle
three years ago. The decision means
20 years imprisonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
s,x ALLEGED Lynchers Arrested.

CaruthersvilIe, Mo, May 9.-Sherif
]. A. franklin has returned from Lit
tIe River neighborhood having under
arrest six men charged with members
of the mob that killed Constable w. J.
AIooneyhon and Rev" ID. j. Malone
last Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Blow with the Fist L. DEADLY.

Des MoiDes, Ia, May ed Puck.
ett, Des Moines horse trader, has
been arrested for the murder of Aieck
Youcker, a travelling horse trader. who
Is dead from the effects of a fist blow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Another High POstoffiCe
Official Walks the
Plank.
RESULT OF INQUIRY
Another Sensational
Development in the
Pending Scandal.

Washington. May 9.-The investiga-
tion of the affairs of thu postoffice de-
partment, which has been dragging
along for two months, has been Il SEN
satiOnal turn and by Postmaster Gen
eral Payne's order August w. Machen,
general superintendent of the free de-
livery system. and one of the most
widely-knOwn government officials in
the United States, has been relieved
from his duties, and Postoffice Inspec-
tor NJ. c. Fornes designated to take
charge of that service. The change
took effect this morning, when Fosnes
assumed charge of the free delivery
service, and at the same time that
service passed under the control of the
office of the fourth assistant pOStmaS-
ter general Heretofore it has been
under the Jurisdiction of the first as
Sis,ant.
Machsn Courts Investigation.
The action of the postmaster general
was taken on the written recommends
tion of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow, who is directing the
Investigation of the affairs of the de-
partment, that the transfer of Mach
ems bureau to his jurisdiction and
its administration by pOstoffice in
spectOr would expedite the investiga
tion. In ordering the change recon-
mended the postmaster general gave
Machen leave of absence until the in
vestigation is concluded Machen
promptly acquiesced in the decision of
the postmaster general, taking occasion
to say in doing so that he courted the
fullest investigation of his official con-
duct
Machen Had Been Under Fire.
Machen has been under fire ever
since the investigation began. Charges
of various kinds have been preferred
against the administration of the free
delivery branch of the postal service.
These included allegations of cOllusion
with letter-boX manufacturers in the
furnishing of boxes to pOstOffice pa
irons. particularly on rural mailroutes;
the furnishing of advance information
regarding the selection of routes and
the appointments of carriers, etc.
Another Difficulty Noted.
Inere also mas been cOnn1ct De-
tween Machen and First Assistant
Postmaster General Wynne ever since
the latter assumed office. Wynne
charges Machen with insubOrdination.
The strained relations between the
head of the free delivery service and
other officials resulted in an embar
RAISING state of affairs, and for sew
eral months correspondence between
the general superintendent of the free
delivery service and his immediate SUI
periOr, the first assistant postmaster
general. has been conducted, on the
part of the former, through one of his
subOrdinates.
Did Loud Influence the Action?
EXRepresentative Loud, of Califor-
mia, who was chairman of the house
committee on postOffices and post
roads, has spent much time during the
past two or three days in conference
with Payne, Wynne and Bristow. Loud
and Machen have been at odds Official
ly for nearly two years, and it is be-
lieved that the counsel of Loud has
figured in the foregoing developments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Eartbouake sbocl, Am CoIorafIo.

Grand Junction, Colo. May "a
distinct earthquake shock was felt in
the Grand valley. The shock lasted
several seconds and seemed to travel
from the northwest to the east and
the southeast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
VIGNAUX AWARDED
THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Frenchman is Given Highest Hon
ors In Bill
lizards.

Paris, May 9.-The correctional
tribunal today awarded VignauX the
billiard championship of the world as
result of the international tourna-
ment last February. Cure and Sutton
and other participants contested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
STRIKER Shot and KILLED.

Greenwich, Conn, May 9.-During
strike row a striking Italian Ia
borer was shot to death by one of his
fellow countrymen, who was attacked
by number of strikers in an effort to
induce him TO quit work. A gang of
men were employed on an excavation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Hotel Damaged BY Fire.

Anderson, Ind, May 9.-The Doxey
hotel was damaged $4,000 by fire.
The loss on the furnishings is $1,000.
Two women, enc a guest and the other
an employe, were rescued partially
suffocated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Actress Hurt in q Runaway.

Knoxville, Ia, May 9.-Della Prin-
gle, actress who recently returned from
an engagement in the east, was Sc
yerely injured in runaway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
TROUBLE
Omaha Strikes Look Like They
May Be Settled in the
Near Future.
STRIKERS ACT AS DEPUTY sHERIFFs
Grievance of the Street Car Mems
Union Telegraphed to Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

Omaha, May 9.-The only change
walk out of meat cutters employed
in the shops where labor leaders say
the meat was being sold to unfair
hotel and restaurant men.
Omaha, May "a plan for the set
tlement of the strike, which now in
wolves over 5000 teamsters. restaurant
workers, freight package handlers, and
members of the building trades, has
been reached. in which Governor
Mickey will be a prominent figure.
The plan for the proposed settlement
was reached after the governor had
held extended conferences with lead
ers representing both sides of the con-
troverSy. 1t provides for the appoint
ment of a committee of seven men
each to represent the Business Mems
association and the labor unions, who
will sit with Governor Mickey as chair
man. The committee will meet ia
Omaha next Monday evening TO try to
reach a basis of settlement. Mean
time, the labor leaders have given their
pledge to do everything in their power
to preserve peace and prevent vio-
lence.
Strikers Act as Deputies.
The peculiar spectacle of strikers in
the role of deputy sheriffS protecting
non-union men was presented on the
streets during the day. The Business
Mems association promised Sheriff
Power to furnish 100 trustworthy men
for the service, but only seventy-five
appeared, and the sheriff asked the
labor unions to furnish twenty-five
trustworthy men. They We're picked
out by the labor leaders and sworn in
at the court house. Sheriff Power
stated that he believed both sides
should be represented. He said that
two or three of the strikers had shown
an inclination TO not give wagons prop
er protection. and that their places
had been promptly filed by others.
Saloons Allowed to Reopen.
The saloons have been permitted to
reopen, the mayor expressing the opin-
ion that no trouble could now arise
from such action. Neither side to the
controversy is willing to state on what
grounds they will meet, but the opin-
ion is generally expressed that the end
of the strike is in sight. There was
large number of teams in the jobbinS
district and wagons were driven with
out molestatiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Russia Reported to Have
Receded From Her
Position
AS TO MANCHURlA
Information of Reliable
Nature That AmazeS
China.

Pekin. May 9.-An official at New
Chwang, who sent yesterdays news
of Russia's alleged action in Man
churia. telegraphs today that the oc-
cupation of the forts at the mouth
of the Lao river, was temporary, and
the Russians have withdrawn.
Pekin is MystIfied.
Officials circles at Pekin are mysti
fed. Their subordinates at New
Chwang have not reported the reoc-
cupation of that place and there is a
disposition to question the correct
ness of the information, although the
author of yesterdays story is con-
sideTed to be one of the ablest and
best informed foreigners in China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
EXTRA SESSION
OF CONGRESS LIKELY
Sargeant-at-Arms Predicts One I'm
November on Cuban
Treaty.

Denver. Col. May 8, The News to-
day prints an interview with Ser
geant-at-Arms Ransdell to the effect
that an extra session of congress will
be called about November . to take
up the Cuban reciprocity treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09

that the federal government licenses
the men and compels the owners to en-
ploy none but licensed men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
Ten Thousand Ont

Pittsburg, May 9.-Ten thousand
members of the national association
of brick and tile makers struck to-
day because of alleged discrimination
in the Harbison-WallNer factories
against union workmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
HUNT ELASTICITY
In Connection with the Currency
Is Engaging the Attention
of Our Financiers.
NO RADICAL MEASURE is WANTED
BY the Republican Leaders. but 9th.
ers Are After an Ideal That
Will Work.

Washington, May 9.-The meeting
this week of four prominent members
of the senate finance committee at Hot
Springs, Va, may have an important
influence upon the action of congress
on the currency question at its next
session. The senators who met at
Hot Springs are experts in finance and
certain to have Il decided voice in any
currency legislation. They are Aid
rich, of Rhode Island, chairman of
the finance committee; Platt, of Con-
necticut; Allison, of Iowa, and Spoon
er, of Wisconsin.
Where the Difficulty Lies.
1t is recognized in congress that leg
islation is necessary. to secure Il more
elastic currency and to prevent money
stringencies ut crop-moving times. The
difficulty is in agreeing on the remedy
for this evil, as currency experts are
even more prone to disagree than ply
Sicians. 1t is probable that the four
senators mentioned will be able to
frame measure without serious dis
agreements, but the trouble will be in
conforming 20 the views of members
of the house.
House Is Seeking an Idea.
Whatever these four men draft as a
remedy probably can be put through
the senate without serious obstruction.
Their ideas will he those of the great
majority of the Republican senators.
Unfortunately. however. the experts in
the house have different notions. They
would enact more drastic legislation,
making radical changes in the exist
ing currency system. They seek an
ideal, and they are so earnest in try
ing to secure that ideal that they are
not willing to compromise or TO move
slowly in the direction of reform.
With their plans for an asset cur
rency and for branch banks they
would 90 farther than such Legislators
as Speaker-to-be Cannon and Repre-
sentatives Payne, DalzelI, Grosvenor,
BabcOck. Burton. Hepburn and Taw-
ney. the house leaders. That means
that the bill reported by the commit
tee on banking and currency of the
house cannot get through that body.
1t is not unlikely that it may clog the
legislative wheels and prevent the en-
actment of any legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09
NJ. & O TraInmen strike

st. Louis, May Eight hundred
Mobile & Ohio conductors. brakemen,
yardmen and baggagemen between
st. Louis and Mobile, struck'today for
an increase in wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-09

Beloit, Wis, May 9.-Three hun
dred machinists of the Berlin Ma
chine works struck for a nine-hour
day, an increase in wages and recog-
milton of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
At Chicago.

Chicago. May H.-At Hawthorne today the Vernal stakes. five furlong race for 2-yar-olds. was won by Proceeds in a common galiop from Jerry Lynch. Tryon was third. Proceeds was backed from 9 to 1 to r to 10 and was favorte at post time. The stake was worth s2o5o to the winner. The track was in bad condition from the storms. Weather threatening.
 First race. four and a half furlongs-- F'irbane, 11O (NNinkfield), Il to 5, won; Gen. Stewart. 107 (W. Knapp, 13 to 1, second; Falkland, no (Coburn), to l, third. Time, 1 03 3-5 Lucy May left at post
 Second race, miie-Linguist, no (Domi- nicl), [ to 2. won; Lemio, 112 q. Reiff), s to l. second; Caxton 104 QHelgerson), 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:57.
 Third race, six furlongs-Alice Dough- erty, loS (J. Reff). 3 to ?, won; Leon, 1os (otis), 8 to 1. second The Caxton. l0S Robbins), to 1. third. Time, 1.26 1-5.
 Fourth race, five furlongs-The Vernal stakes-Proceeds, 113 (1elgerson), II to 10. won. Jerry Lynch. 121 DominicD. to 1. second; Tryon. 113 Cwinkfield). g to 5. third Time, 1:0S 2-5. s
 Fifth race. one mile and a half-Com- pass 99 O. Booker), to 1. won: Moor, lo6 QIenry), 15 to l. second; Barrack. Ill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
CITY ORDINANCES.
AN ORDINANCE.


 To require the keeping of a nagman oH Eighteenth street immediately west or
 the Union depot
 Section l. Be IL ordained by the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham that all companies operating railroads over the Eighteenth street crossing running out of the Union depot are required to Keep swltchman or flagman on guard day ana night at said place on said crossing; and it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or aid in operating any locomo- tive or train over said crossing when this section is not compiled with.
 Section 9 Be 1t further ordained that it shall be the duty of such dagman or fiagmen to remain at all times in full view of persons approaching said cross ing either on foot or in vehicles, and to signal them to pass over if they can safe ly do so, or to stop if a train Is approach ing too near to admit a safe passage.
 Section 3. The hagman must see that , said street crossing is never blocked un- necessarily. and in no case over five min utes al a time; and for any such blocking of street, except as authorized by city ordinance, the flagman, yardmaster and the party actually and directly causing the blockade shall be subject to fine and conviction.
 Section 4. Be it further ordained that it shall be deemed a sufficient compliance with this ordinance If any or all com panes operating railroads out of the Union depot shall combine and jointly employ one nagman. who shall be sta toned at the west end of said Union de- pot on the Eighteenth street crossing; 1t being the purpose of this ordinance to have a flagman or flagmen stationed on said street immediately west of the Union depot for the purpose of protecting the public from accident from passenger trains going in and out of the Union de- pot
 Section 5. Be it further ordained that any person violating any provision of or contained in any section of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not less than one nor more than one hundred dol lars, and be imprisoned at hard labor for the city not exceeding six months, one or both.
 Adopted May 20, 1903. J. J. ALTMAN Mayor Pro Tem Attest:
 J. c. MURRAY. City Clerk. Age-Herald, May 28 and 2S, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
AN ORDINANCE

To further regulate daries and the man.
 agement thereof and the sale of milk
 and butter in the City of Birmingham. Alabama, and within the police juris- diction thereof
 Section 1. Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen Of Birmingham that if, upon inspection by the meat and milk r. spectcr, or his sslstant, as provided in an ordinance entitled An ordinance to regulate dairios and the managemt n |. thereof, and the sale of milk and Dus CT
 In the City of Birmingham. Alabama
 and within the police jurisdiction liere- of approved January z. 1908, it IS ascer-
 tained by the meat and milk inspet tor
 or his assistant, that any milch GO kept
 or owned or used in any dairy or on the
 premises of any dairy whose ownet sells
 or otherwise disposes of milk within the
 City ol Birmingham. has the disease of
 tuberculosis, 1t shall be the duty of tho meat and milk inspector, or his assistant,
 to notify said owner of this fact
 Section ?. Be 1t further ordained that
 upon receiving said notice it shall be the
 duty of said owner at once to remove said COW from said dairy and premises.
 or to kill said COW or otherwise dispose
 of her.
 Section 8. Be it further ordained that
 upon disposing of the COW, as required
 in section of this ordinance, it shall be
 the duty of the owner at once to give mo- tiee in writing to the meat and milk in spector of what disposition has been
 made of said COW; and any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than one hum dred dollars and by Imprisonment at | hard labor for the city not exceeding six months. one or both.
 ! Section 1. Be it further ordained that if any owner of dairy fails to remove. kill l or otherwise dispose of a tuberculous COW on receipt of notice from the meat | and milk inspector, or his assistant as 1 provided for in this ordinance and after 1 receipt of such notice sells within the | corporate limits of the City of Blrming- | ham any milk or butter produced from l cows owned or used by him which are | fed or milked in any of the barns, sheds | or stalls in which said tuberculous COW | is kept, or which are kept on the premises I with any such tuberculous COW. he shall
 be punished by fine of not less than ten
 nor more than one hundred dollars. and | be imprisoned at hard labor for the city not exceeding six months one or both. 1 Adopted May 20, 1903.
 J. J. ALTMAN, Mayor Pro Tenn. | Attest:
 J. c. MURRAY. City Clerk. | Age-Herald May g and 2S. 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28

And every form of PRIVATE DISEAEE, Sexual weakness, etc. etc.. are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mall in- vited without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. Wo furnish all medicines.
 ouestion blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute Is thoroughly equipped win all modern surgical, electrical. x yav violet ray, galvan faradic battery. electric static machine. arc light cabi- npts and other modern electro and me- chanical therapeutic devices for aiding in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: pr. Dozier is ,ndorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proyed abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices, First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
WILCOX CASE BEING HEARD.
Based on Theory Tat There Was Not
 Sufficient Evidence to Convict.

Raleigh, N. C., May H.-The appeal in the case of James Wilcox, sentenced in March 1902 to be hanged, and on appeal sentenced in January 1903 to thirty years in prison for the murder of Ella Cropssy at Elizabeth City, N. C.. was again heard by the Supreme court yesterday.
 The plea for a new trial was based mainly upon the point that there has never been evidence enough against Wii- cox for the case to go to the jury and that the judge should have so directed. The Supreme court has the matter under advisement. and it will be some days, perhaps weeks, before an opinion IS reL- dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
NEGROES TO WORK. Large Tobacco Factory Will Be oper- ated on Washington's Scheme.

Richmond. Va, May 27--In line with the policy enunciated by Booker T. Washington at the negro convention held here a few months ago. a large factory for the manufacture of all ki.ds of .ooacco. to be constructed and operated exclusively by negroes, is to be started here in the near fu- ture. This is to be one of a number of enterprises. the directors of which as well as the operatives throughout are to be negroes.
 It is. reported that Andrew Carnegie is backing Booker T. Washington in these enterprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
JUDGE PoNIFAY DROPS DEAD.
Had Just Delivered Heated Speech
 During Pensacola Campaign.

Pensacola, Fla, May 27.-Judge Frank Ponifay. after delivering a heated address In the city campaign, dropped dead last night just as he was leaving the platform. The exertion and excitement caused hts death. Hun dreds of people had listened to the speech. After thanking the audience for it's attention, he turned and fell to the ground The meeting was i.pme- diately adjourned.
 Judge Ponifay was one or the oldest and most respected cluzens of Pensa- cola. He was 66 years of age and was born here. as was his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
Little Rock. z: Atlnntn. 4.

Atlanta, May 27.-.Little Rock again de- feated Atlanta today, although the locals came within an ace of winning in the ninth inning. Wright cf Little Rock knocked his third successive home run during the present series. Score: R.H.E. Atlanta .... 70 0 O. 0 9-4 Little Rock .... 70 0 Q ? 02 0-71l
 Batteries: Ely and Matthews; Guese, Lynch and Clarke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
Suit for Alleged infringement

From the Wilmington (Del) News.
 The Murray company of Dallas. Tex, has recently filed a bill in equity in the United States Circuit court for the dis trict of Delaware against the Continental Gin company. a Delaware corporation, for alleged infringement of the Murray companys patents on cotton cleaning and elevating machinery. and It is understood that in due course suits will be brought against the purchasers and users of the Continental Gin companys machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28

Washington, May 27.-(Special.) )-Post- masters have been appointed as follows Condo Clarke county, Percey Mobley Kiplng, Mobile county William T. Me- Gowan; Tekoa, Monroe county, Gideon w. Broughton.
 Patents issued; Lewis A. Boswell, East aboga, steering mechanism for derigible air ships; John M. Bradley and J. F. Senter, Birmingham, steam boiler; Orral O.. Buice, Montgomery, door for book cases or the like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
New Umpire Appointed.

Little Rock, March 27.-President Kay anaugh of the Southern league today re- leased Umpire Sandy McDermott and ap- pointed in his place Robert A. Cox of Rock Island Cox has umpired in the Western league, and will make his first appearance in the Southern league at Nashville today