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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
SUSPICIOUS TALK
LEADS TO AN ARREST
Citizen Who Was Heard Muttering
to Himself Near the
President.

Sacramento Cal, May pa man
was arrested by Il citizen. f. NJ. Wood
son, who heard him say: "One has
died, and another might just as we'll"
When arrested and taken to the Jail
the man gave his name as Randle
man. He had big siX-shooter inside
his vest. and two extra cartridges in
his pocket. He offered no eXplana-
ton. He has ticket from Sacra-
mentO to the Sclby Smelling works.
Reading. Cal, May 2O.-The presi-
Dental train made n short stop here
this morning. The president deliver
ed Il 10-minute speech to an immense
crowd. dwelling ON the. qualities of
good citizenship. At tie conclusion
of his remarks the train started north
on its trip through the picturesque
Sacramento river canyon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
YATES HOLDS UP
NEW PAROLE LAW
Governor Thinks 1t Should Have a
Fair Trial-Osteo-
path Bill.

Springfield, H., May 2O.-Governor
Yates has vetoed the bill which amends
theparole law by retaining the old sys-
tenn whereby jury in criminal cases
fixes the term of Imprisonment. which
is now indeterminate. Governor Yates
says he withholds approval of the bill
because lie believes that any system
which has been adopted by both
houses of the general assembly, ap-
proved by the governor. and sustained
by the supreme court should be given
a fair trial
The governor signed the bill placing
all the recording deeds in Cook county
under the operation of the Torrens
system and the bill which is 4 general
revision of the mechanics lien act. He
vetoed the bill which provides for eX-
animation in Osteopathy by the state
board of health of physicians who de-
sire to practice Osteopathy, and re-
quires an attendance at an oSteOpathy
college. Governor Yates deems the
present legislation, which permits
Csteopathy to practice in the state suf-
tcient without additional legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Iniunction That Nn. No Use.

Denver. May 20. - Judge Bailey,
of the district of Fremont county, has
issued an order enjoining the enSin-
GERS and tircmen employed 10y the Den
yer Gas and Electric company from
going out on a sympathetic strike. The
order provides that the Denver Gas
and Electric Light company from go
ing out OH a sympathetic strike. The
order provides that the Denver Gas
and Electric Light company is under
the jurisdiction of Judge Baileys
court, being in the hands of Il re
ceiver. The men affected 10y the or
der say they had no intention of go
ing out for tie general labor commit
tee had exempted them from the strike
order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
HONESTY PROVES TO
BE ITS OWN REWARD
That is What Some Who Have Test
ed the Virtue Doubt
less Think.

Philadelphia. May 20. - Carmine
CammOrata, Il bootblack. found a S1O,-
coo bill on the sidewalk at Twelfth
and Market streets. He returned il to
the loser and received so as reward.
A few minutes later Policeman Nolner
picked up ut the same corner a pocket
book containing $50. He also restored
it TO the owner and his recOmpense
was THANK You"
AS no one saw CammOrata find the
$4,000 bill he might have kept it. and
been thief. Instead of doing so he
handed it 10 his employer. \ moment
or two afterward young man. shak-
ing from nervous fright, hurried up to
the bOotblack's stand and asked if the
note had been found. When it was
given to him he gasped and tainted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Primaries to Go to the People.

Madison, Wis. May 20.-The assem-
bly, has adopted the Ray resolution
on the primary election bill with an
amendment by Bradford whereby the
entire bill VIII be submitted to the
people for ratification at the general
election next year. 1t is believed that
the senate wdl concur in the assem-
bly's action. Governor LaFOllette has
signed the bill taxing railroads on the
ad valorem system. The legislature
will adjourn sine die on Saturday next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Hit on a Dangerous Crossing.

Chelsea. Mich. May 2O. - Peter
Young. a Sylvan township farmer, re-
ceived scalp wounds and several in
jurieS less we're when a Michigan
Central train struck him on the Sylvan
Center crossing. His escape from death
was remarkable. as the buggy in which
he was riding was smashed into bits.
The crossing is Il particularly danger
Gus one. as travellers cannot see an
approaching train until they are on
the tracks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
VETS OF THE SOUTH
Go Wild When They See the
Widow of the Dead Stone
wall" Jackoon.
VENERATIoN FOR GENERAL GORDON
Whose Position Has Some Delightful
Perquisjtes-Great Enthusiasm
at the Reunion.

New Orleans, May 2O.-The thir-
teenth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans is in session in
the great auditorium at the fair
grounds. The weather at the opening
was perfect. and all the arrangements
by the local entertainment commit
tee were most successful. There were
thousands of veteran soldiers, h!n-
dreds of beautiful women. and above
and around Oil every hand a profusion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Preparing to Enforce
Provision Insurinq
This End.
Reject "DOCTORED"
Objectionable Stuff Will
Not Be Allowed to
Enter.

Washington, May 20.-Acting Secre-
tary of Agriculture Moore has request
ed the secretary of state to ascertain
frcm the United States consul at May
ence the facts regarding the trial of
DIR. Schlamp Won Hope, who is charged
with the adulteration of Nieisteiner
wines. 1t was alleged in this case
that the wines were largely adulter-
ated and initiated. If this were
so, under the act of March >,
1903. the would be excluded from
United States ports. This act
authorizes the secretary of agri-
culture to examine imported food prod
ucts and to refuse admission to any
found to violate its provisions. which
shut out products containing in
gradients making them unstable in
the country OF their origin.
Notice in Course of Preparation.
The bureau of chemistry of the de-
partment of agriculture is preparing
for approval of the secretary of agri-
culture and of the state department Il
notification TO United States cOnsuls
of the law. ana IL request that they sus
gest to shippers at their ports that
their goods shipped should contain
nothing that would prevent their dis
tribution or sale in the country where
such articles are made. In this way
this government expects that the eX
pense of administering the new law,
which viii go into effect July l, next,
will be largely kept down.
Goods That the Law Affects.
This government will refuse to ad-
NIT into this country articles that are
placed under the ban in the country
or countries in which they are made
or exported. The laws governing this
subject differ widely among the diff
ferent foreign countries, and it is
stated that there is scarcely any food
product whose sale is not restricted in
one form or another in some coun-
try. The ban will extend to canned
goods which contain any cOloring mat
tersor chemical preservatives; ;all kinds
of preserved meats which contain any
kind of cOlOring matter or, preserva-
tives. many jellies, marmalades and
jams, etc.
Certifoation of Purity Wanted.
Wine merchants i'm this country al
ready are asking this government to
certify to the purity of their goods,
and to state that they contain no add
ed sugar. alcohol or coloring matter,
etc. The law which is about to go into
operation authorizes the secretary of
agriculture 10 investigate the character
of the chemical and physical tests
which areapplied to United States food
products in foreign countries, and when
desired by shippers or owners to in
spect before shipment United States
food products intended for countries
where chemical or physical tests arere-
quired preliminary to sale there. The
law is retaliatory and was intended
to meet German exclusions of our
meat products principally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
reat a. to rnrnhio Hanlers.

Webster City, Ia, May 20.-Dr Ida
Louise Lyons, a psychic and magnet
ic healer, was given n preliminary
hearing in this city upon the charge
of practicing without a license from
the state board of health. A decision
will be rendered soon. The case is q
test one and is brought by the state
board. 1t will be carried through the
supreme court. A decision against
DR.. Lyons would drive all her class
Of healers from the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR
VETERANS NEXT SUNDAY

The veterans of the city and auxili-
airy organizations will attend memo
rial services at the First Methodist
church next Sunday morning on in
vitation from the pastor, Rev. r. b..
Williams. The memorial sermon will
be preached by the pastor and there
will be appropriate music by the choir
under the direction of Prof. E. L..
Philbrook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
COTTON MARKET AGAIN
FULL OF EXCITEMENT

New Orleans, May 2O.-The cotton
market opened amid excitement with
New Orleans bulls again directing
operations. Liverpool cables reported
further sensational gains and first
prices here were at an advance of 2
to IA points. Trading was tremen-
dousIy active and the warehouses are
overloaded with buying orders mostly
for covering new crop shorts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
He Just wanted to Rest.

Duluth, May OR. +. White. the
son of one of the most prominent busi-
ness men of Cleveland. for whom the
police of the country bave been look
ing for the past ten days. is in this
city White left home without telling
any one in his family where he was
going and thereby caused great anX-
iety. resulting in the notification to the
police He said he was worried and
tired of work and came away for Il
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Bank Has Paid as Per Cent.

Chica go, May 30.-An order has been
entered in Judge Tuley's court author
iZing the Chicago Title and Trust COM
pany.as receiver for the Globe Savings
bank, to pay Il dividend of 10 per cent.
on all claims that have been filed and
allowed This makes a total of 10 per
cent. in dividends that have been paid
since the bank failed in 1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Says He Know. the s1I.cr cant.

Cleveland, o.. May 2O.-Detective
Jacob Aintz. Whois workingon themys-
terious Reichlin murder case at Lorain,
said: Il feel almost positive that L
know the person who murdered Miss
Reichlin Unfortunately, however. the
evidence is of such a nature that it
might fail to convict"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
THREE ARE LYNCHED
DOWN IN FLORIDA
White Man and Two Blacks Suffer
for an Election MUIR
der.

Tampa. Fla. May 2O.-Amos Ran
dali. white, and Dan Kennedy and
Henry Gordon. negroes, were lynched
at Mulberry, Polk county. early this
morning for killing Barney Brown,
white man. The murder grew out of
the prohibition campaign which end
ed yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
DECREASE IN RANKS
OF IOWA GRAND ARMY

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. May 20.-At to-
days session of the Iowa G.. a. II. the
report of Commander Limits was read.
1t showed 3s3 posts with 12.579 MEM
bers, net decrease of one post and
IS members for the year. Fifteen
hundred veterans. headed by Gov.
Cummins, participated in the parade
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
MINISTER PERISHES
IN FIRE IN. HIS HOME
Rev. Henry Storey, Baptist Clergy
man, Meets alSad
Fate.

Richmond, Mich, Nay 2O-Rev.
Henry Storey, BaptisA minister, was
burned to death and hk wife proba-
bly, fatally burned in a fire early to-
day which destroyed ttheir home.
Storey was i'll and it is supposed he
arose in the night to get some medi-
cine and dropped a lighted lamp.
He had served in congregations in
Kentucky and Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
WIN Renet,t HI. NatIvo Tovn.

Richmond, Ind, Mag 20.-Daniel G.
Reid. of New York, has given $4,000
toward establishing a public hospital
in Richmond, his native city. The
terms are that 5000 more shall be
raised as an endowment fund, and the
offer has been accepted. Reid will also
erect a $T5.O0O church for the United
preSbVtPrianS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
COLLAPSE OF BRIDGE
UNDER WEIGHT OF CAR

Binghampton. y. Y, May 2O.-Rock
Bottom bridge, which spans the Sus-
quehanna in this city, went down to-
day under the weight of a street car.
Six passengers. the motorman and
conductor were more or less injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
CELEBRATE CUBA'S
INDEPENDENCE DAY
First Anniversary COmmemOrated
With Fireworks and En-
thusiaSm.

Havana. May 2O.-The celebration
of Cuba's independence day, the first
great anniversary of the establish
ment of the Cuban republic. began at
midnight with illumination of the
fronts of the principal clubs, and
sending up rockets and the screech-
ing of steam whistles. The weather
today is ideally clear. Business is
completely suspended and the streets
are thronged with people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Conc to Talk About siIver.

New York, May 2O.-H. H. Hanna,
of Indianapolis; Charles T. Conant,
treasurer of the Morton Trust COM
pany. and Prof. jeremiah w. jerks.
of Cornell university. the members of
the United States commission on in
ternational exchange, have sailed for
Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Expert Fails Under the wbeeI..

Cresco. Ia. May 20.-While at
tempting to board a north-bOund pas
senger train at this point T. Ahern
roadmaster of the Iowa and Minnesota
division of the Milwaukee and St Paul
railway. fell under the wheels and was
instantly killed. his body being almost
cut in two. The deceased had been
roadmaster of this division for over
thirty NParS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
KRUGER REACHES PARIS:
SEEMS IN GOOD HEALTH

Paris, May 2O.-Former President
Kruger arrived here today from Men
tone on his way to Holland. He seems
in good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
AM NntinnnI Cnnr.ntInn-

Indianapolis, May 20.-The musicians
have got down to work in the national
Federation convention. The president 5
annual address and annual report
show that the membership is 22,OOO;
that there are an even 300 local unions,
and balance, of $1,000 in the treas
ury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
YOAKUM TO HEAD
THE ROCK ISLAND
President Of Frisco Slated to Sue
ceed w. B. Leeds, So
1t is Said.

Chicago, May 2O.-The Post today
says: "B. F. Yoakum, president of
the st. Louis & San Francisco road, is
to succeed W. b. Leeds and have com
pIete control of the entire Rock ISL
and System.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
olaest pnstonice Emnlore pend.

Toledo, o., May 2O.-ThOmas Card,
the oldest postoffice employe in the
United States in years of service, is
dead at his nome here. He has served
Uncle Sam in various capacities for
ffty-four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Father John ON the Massacre.

St Petersburg. May 20 = Father
John. of Kronstadt has published an
open letter to the Russian people de-
nouncing the Kischeneff outrages in
the strongest language as the work OF
barbarians animated by devilish spIr-
If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
HARTMAN OPERATED ON
TO RELIEVE APPENDICITIS

New York, May 2O.-E. III. Harri-
man was operated on today for APP
pendicitis. At the conclusion of the
operation the physicians announced
that il had been successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT
MAY BE DIVIDED

Rome. May 2O.-The congregation
of the propaganda is examining a
proposition to divide the diocese of
Davenport. Iowa, into two, besides es-
tablishing four new dioceSes in the
west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
chicago Crew Wins the Race.

Nice, Franco, May 20,-A race took
place in the roadstead between the
whaleboats of the United States war
vessels Chicago, Albany, Cincinnati
and Machias and was won by the crew
from the Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
CENTENNIAL OF OHIO
CELEBRATED AT CHILLIC0THE

Chillicothe. Ohio. May 20.-The CEN
tennial of Ohio's statehood was cele-
brated here today and will continue
tomorrow with all ceremony made
possible by the inhabitants of the
citV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
HEAT CAUSES DEATHS
IN STREETS OF BROOKLYN

Brooklyn, May 2O.-Two school chill
dren died on the street today from
the heat. The thermometer at noon
was 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
EX-JUDGE HAMMER DEAD:
HAD REACHED AGE OF SO

Decatur, May 2O-Ex-Judge William
J. Hammer, aged Sc. died at his home
here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Last of the Confederate Cabinet.

Hon. Jonn IL. Reagan, the sole sur
viving member of the Davis cabinet,
then spoke from one portion of the
rostrum. After the speech the mob
bing of General Gordon was resumed,
with redoubled energy. One old slo-
dier. intoxicated by his enthusiasm and
a few incideLtals, sank on his knees
before the general and would have
hugged him lad not the by-standers
interfered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
SEES REVOLUTION
Which Is Easy When the Subject
of Discussion is in Latin
America.
COLOMBIA READY FOR BLoODsHED
PretexC for Letting Loose the War
Dogs Being the Panama
Canal Treaty.

London, May 20-Senor Guillermo
r. CaIderon, Colombian consul general
in Great Britain, cabled the Bogota
government as follows: "Ships nearly
sold; advise holding them. War pre-
pairing. Be on your guard" The Ships
referred to are the cruisers which the
Colombian government authorized
Calderon to sell at the conclusion of
the recent revolution. Explaining the
cablegram the consul general said:
Everything is in readiness for revo-
lutionary outbreak against President
Marroquin because of that officials
reported determination not to call con-
gress together to ratify the Panama
canal treaty, but to execute the re-
Quired ratification himself.
Colombia Needs a Dictator.
General Raphael Reyes and Gener-
al Fernando, both able leaders, will
lead the revOlutionists. They COM
mand the sympathy of Conservative
and Liberals alike. However Presi-
dent MarroGuin is supported by the
army, the official classes, the diplo-
matte corps and above all by the Unit
ed States. Should the attitude of
America be sufficiently pronounced the
president may succeed in holding pow
er. Whichever way victory may go,
the true interests of the country are
likely TO be promoted. since a dictator
ship is certain. y dictatorship is what
Colombia needs. Every Colombian
possesses Il rifle. The revOlutiOnists
are providing themselves with am
munition and supplies and war will be
begun the moment Reyes and Fernan-
dez speak the word"
ColOmbIans and the Canal.
Several Colombian revoludonists
who have arrived in London express
great surprise that the coup d'etat ar
ranged some weeks ago TO displace
Marroquin still hangs fire. They as
sert that Marroquins assumption of
arbitrary power means war unless the
president should give way. They add
that all Colombia wants the canal. but
that the majority wishes the cOnsti-
tuition upheld and adequate payment
made COLOMBIA for its canal rights
either by the French company or by
the United States. South Americans
in London who anticipated an easy
triumph for Reyes and Fernandez say
that their scheme appears to have mis-
carried. They agree that Fernandez
resignation Of the ministry of war
points to war under his chief COM
mand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Gordon's EnviabIe Position.

"And here's young Jackson"
called out the general. leading for
ward a very pretty girl, Miss Julia
Jackson Christian. the granddaughter
of the famous soldier. AS he spoke
he kissed her and the cheers We're re-
doubled for the general and the girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20

of fluttering flags and waving stream
ers. There was martial music without
limit and enthusiasm unbounded. Over
the beauty and success of the day
there was but single shadow, and
that promised to disappear before the
morning. This was the illness of Gen
eral Gordon. the cOmmander-in-chief of
the organiZa ton, who had to remain
away from the afternoon session. 1t
is possible that he may not be able to
preside for i day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Two Thousand Native
Houses Are De-
strOyed.
5000 ARE HOMELESS
And Are Being Fed by
MuniCipa1ity--Other
Losses by Fire.

Manila, May 2O.-Two thousand ma
tive houses have been destroyed by
fire in the Tondo district. Manila
About 5000 persons are homeless and
are being fed and sheltered by the
municipality.
Heavy Fire Loss in Lincoln.
Lincoln. Neb.. May 2O.-Fire that
started at II this morning in the
Brownell block, a four-story office
building. on Eleventh street, Quilted
that structure, causing loss of S125.-
600, and for a time threatened the
surrounding property. Fifteen fire.
men were temporarily overcome by
smoke and intense heat.
Bad Fire In Canada
St. Hyacinthe. Que. May 2O.-Fire
broke out today in the Cotes shoe
factory and spread so rapidly that
within an hour the flames were be-
yond control. The whole lower town
is burning. The fire spread toward
st. Antoine street on the river front,
licking up factories and stores. Up
TO , o'clock 80 buildings had been de-
stroyed. Montreal has been tele-
graphed for assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Italians in Bloody Con-
fIiCt at Chilli
cOthe.
me is KILLED
ONE
Head Almost Complete
1y Severed From
the Body.

Peoria, May 2O.-In duel with
knives last night at Chillicothe Joseph
Cerene was Killed by John Mucia.
Both are Italians
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
Mrs. stonewalI jackson.

At the conclusion of General Cor
don's address ne led to the front of the
platform Mrs. Stonewall Jackson and
said: 1T was my fortdne and l will
never cease to thank God that it was
my fortune, to follow. to know well,
and to love Stonewall Jackson. He is
not here but the best half of him is
here in the person of his wife. Com
rades, l present to you Mrs. Stone
wall Jackson" In the wild cheers
that swept the hall. the fair faced
lady from Virginia was made to know
once more how southern love remcm-
berS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20
General Gordcas Address.

The opening exercises consisted of
the customary series of welcoming
speeches and responses, and General
GOrdOn's address. Some of the no
ticeabIe sentences in this We're as fol
lows: 1--WE will not indulge on this
centennial - this political millenial
morning nor at other times. in any
bitterness. We feel none. We pity
those who do. We have long since
drawn the curtain of Oblivion over
the regretful and unseemly things of
the past; and we cherish as Americans
the valOr and noble deeds of both arm
les and of all sections. We are proud
of all the past. Moreover. we are now
facing a future pregnant with tremen-
dous possibilities: but we face it with
a strength Ot hope and assurances.
born of an answering purpose to
discharge our every duty TO all races,
and to the whole country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-20

Head Almost seuered.
Cerene's head was nearly severed
from the body. Mucia was arrested.