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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TO ABANDON TRIALS
AFTER THIS WEEK
No More Tests of Shamrocks on the
Other Side Deemed
Necessary.

Gourock. May 12.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton and Designer Fife have decided
that it is not necessary to devote fur
ther time to trials between the Sham
rocks on this side of the Atlantic
Consequently Saturdays race will be
the last.
The two yachts will be sent to
Greenock Yards Monday in order to
be fitted with their ocean rigs. Rae
ing, however, has been arranged for
every day this week.
Gourock, Scotland, May 12.-Sham-
rock HIS windward work was little
short of marvellous, and even more so
was the manner in which she carried
way while going about. Sailing on the
weather bow of the old boat she prac
tically kept pace with her opponent
with light winds and through smooth
water.
Yachtsmen are surprised at Flies
persistent avoidance of formal rae
ing trial although Sir Thomas Lip
ton is anxious that the racers go the
set course, and the challenger has
shown form adequate to secure vic
tory with any reasonable handicap. 1t is
believed that Fife is not willing to give
an opportunity of showing all that the
Shamrock III is capable of between
marks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
CONSUL HOUDRET'S
REPLY TO MORRISON
Congo Free State Representative
Takes Exception to Recently
Preferred Charges.

London, May 12.-Mr. HOudret, con-
sui general of the Congo Free State
in London, has published a letter which
he has addressed to Rev. William Nor
riSon, of Lexington, Va, member
of the United States Presbyterian mis-
sion, who recently made public here
charges of tyrannical behavior on the
part of the whites in the Congo over
the native population.
Houdret points out that during Rev.
Morrison's recent visit to Brussels,
where he held interviews and was in
correspondence With government otfi-
cials concerning the matter of land
and other questions of interest to his
mission, he did not allude to the
charges of ill-treatment of natives
against Congo officials. The consul gen
eral concludes his letters as follows:
Your allegations would have been
oreserviceable if they had been made
direct to the authorities at Brussels,
who desire to repress abuses, if any
have been committed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
THUGS ELIMINATED
BY A SALOON KEEPER
Although at the Expense of Severe
Beating in the Strug-
gle.

Westville, Ills, May 12.-Two negro
footpads who assaulted and attempted
to rob Victor Vandevoir, saloon
keeper here, were shot by their victim
and one of them was killed. From
letters found on the dead man it is
supposed that he was William Fergu-
son, of Danyille, Ky. After the shoot
ing the wounded negro attempted to
escape. He succeeded in getting half
mile from the place where the encoun-
ter occurred, but was overcome and
compelled to lie down. He was found
three hours later and gave his name
as Calvin Daniels, and said he lived in
Chicago, where he had been working
on the lake. He will die.
Vandevoir conducts a saloon within
200 yards of his residence. He closed
the place at Il. III. and started home,
carrying $500 in sack. As he reach
ed the gate of his home the men
stepped from behind d fence and one
seized him by the throat, while the
other caught his arms. The three en-
gagged in a desperate struggle until
VandevOir succeeded in getting his gun
out and fired the fatal shots. Vande-
Yoir was choked and badly beaten in
the struggle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
ROADS ASKS AN INJUNCr1oN
Mobile and Ohio Wants Strikers Re.
strained from Interfering.

Memphis, Tenn, May u. = c. B.
Bond, attorney of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad company, went before Judge
Hammond, of the federal court, and
prayed for an injunction restraining
the striking employees and others from
interfering in any manner with the op-
GRAFTON of trains ON the Mobile and
Ohio railroad in the state of Tennes-
see. Judge Hammond issued a re-
straining order, effective until tomor-
row at 10 a. M, when he will hear
the application for injunction in open
court at Jackson, Tenn.
Chicago, May 12.-News from all
along the line of the Mobile and Ohio
railway show that the clerks and rail-
ways officials are running the freight
department of the road. The strikers
have been given until this morning
to return, after which time the COM
pany will try to obtain new hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
COMMITTEES Gets 1t Nearly An.
MORE STRIKES AT CHICAGO
Lumber Yards the Last To Be Tied Up
No Improvement Elsewhere.

Chicago, May PA strike of l.
500 tallymen and lumber inspectors,
which may develop serious trouble for
the lumber industry of this city has
been inaugurated. Seventy-five lum-
Der yards throughout the city are in
volved. Upon refusal of the employers
to grant a demand for 80 cents an hour
and a ten-hour day the men walked
out without any warning, although
an agreement had been signed Jan. l
between the tallymen and lumber in
spectors' union and the employers max
ing the wages 221a cents an hour for
one year.
Besides, the foregoing other labor
trouble cropped up all over the town.
For instance, 300 structural iron work
ers employed by the American Bridge
Works company joined the army of
strikers. At the Kennedy division Of
the National Biscuit company, Morgan
and Randolph streets, LOO bakers
cracker packers and shipping clerks
were told the factory would shut down
for a week, instead of the company
granting the union demands for high
er wages. These troubles were added
to the laundry strike, the colored wait
ers' strike at the Kohlsaat restaurants,
the stock yards strike of engineers, and
minor difficulties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
MAY DECLINE THAT $4,000
Feeling In Nebraska Over q Gift the OIL
Magnate Has offered the State
University.

Lincoln, Neb., May 12.-There is in
creasing likelihood that John u. Rookie
feller's offer of SCI, 1000 to the Univer-
sity of Nebraska may be declined.
The matter is a subject of much agita-
ton throughout the state. Leading
causes for theopposition, to my mind"
said a member of the alumni, ARE the
articles recently written by Ida Tar
bell attacking Mr.. Rockefeller and the
Standard Oil company.
''That, together with the advance re-
Gently in the price of oil, explains
what ordinarily would be an unusual
condition. At the university itself
there is no question that the senti-
ment of students and faculty is over
whelmingly in favor of acceptance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
ROOSEVELT RESUMES
HIS JOURNEYINGS
Reaches San Francisco on His Tour
ofthe Golden
State.

San Jose, Cal, May 12.-President
Roosevelt passed the night at Camp
bell in order to avoid the noise at the
depot in this city. The train arrived
here at $50. There was large
crowd at the depot as the train pulled
out for Palo Alto.
San Francisco. May 12.-President
Roosevelt arrived here at 1:15. He
was met by a citizens executive com
mittee, whose president, NJ. II. De-
Young, expressed qualification of the
president having reached the metrop-
oils of the Pacific coast. He was
driven to a reviewing stand on Naness
avenue. where he reviewed the mill
tary procession. afterwards partici-
pating in the dedicatory exercises of
the y. NJ. c. \. building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Chance for Another Civil War.
THREE ELEMENTS ARE OPPOSED
To the Ratification of Colombia of the
Panama Canal Treaty.


Private advices from Colombia state
that there are three elements opposed
to ratification of the Panama canal
treaty. One element antagonizes the
feature giving the United States per-
petual control. another urges that the
indemnity and annuity is not sufficient,
and the third element consists of revo-
lutiOnary spirits who fear that with
the Colombian treasury enriched by
$10.0O0,000 the governments strength
will be so increased as to destroy all
hope of success from any revolution
airy movement.
DIR. Herran, the Colombian charge
d'affaires here, is without official in
formation regarding the attitude of the
majority of the members-elect to the
congress. When the Colombia con-
gress is convened June 20 there will be
just one month for consideration of the
treaty and such other matters as may
be called before it by the president, as
the regular session meets July 20.
Reorganization of the finances is the
next most important matter before the
Colombian government, and as the de-
termination of the question of the
treaty has an important bearing on the
finances it is assumed here that the
treaty will be sent to congress first in
order that it may be known whether
the governments finances are to be
enriched by the addition of $10,00O,000,
or whether the congress must proceed
on the basis of the governments pres
ent financial condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Re.ort At o,hko,h Robbed.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 12.-SiX armed
men. wearing no disguises, robbed a
resort at the north end of town of
about $1,000 in money and jewelry.
The men spared no one in the place
and made a thorough search of the
premises before they left. A woman in
charge of the place was compelled to
open the safe and give up several hun
dred dollars in cash it contained. Then
her diamond earrings were jerked from
her ears, causing her serious injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Another strike of Teamsters.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May IL. =
Hack, baggage, wagon and truck driv-
ers to the number of about 200 decided
to strike for an increase of wages
and shorter hours. William A. Coob,
organizer of the International Team
sters' union, declared the Grand Rap
ids teamsters to be the poorest paid
in the country, and said the interna-
tional union would order a strike of
all teamsters in Michigan if it be-
comes necessary to win the strike in
this city. --.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
CONDUCTORS
OPEN CONVENTION
Five Thousand Delegates Present at
the Pittsburg Gather
ing.

Pittsburg. May 12.-Nearly 5000 del
egates and friends were present to-
day when Grand Chief Conductor f. f.
Clark called to order the Goth biennial
convention of the Order of Railway
Conductors.
Little business was transacted at
the opening session other than per-
fecting the organization, addresses of
officers and reading of reports of com
mittees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Most Extensive in West
in Years to Be Es-
tabIished.
OWING TO NANCE
Gov. Peabody, of Colo
RADIO, to Adopt the
Initiative.

Denver, May 12.-What Will be the
most extensive quarantine of cattle
in the west for many years will be in
effect within a few days as the result
of the great prevalence of the
mango.
Gov. Peabody will today issue a
proclamation.
Many States Come Under Rule.
Other states and territories to the
number of six or eight viii come un-
der the same rule before the end of
the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TROUBLE SHADOWS
Come Over the Prospect for Rat
ification by Colombia of
the Canal Treaty.
EASY OLD PRESIDENT HAS RETIRED
His Successors Title Contested, Which
Is Sigificant of War Down
Thereaway.

Panama, Colombia, May 12.-It is
reported herethat President Marroquin
has been compelled to resign office on
account of political troubles, and that
General Raphael Reyes, second vice
president, Will assume the presidency.
Friends of the canal are anXiously
awaiting confirmation of this report.
Not Confirmed at Washington.
Washington, May 12.-No confirma-
ton has been received here, either by
the state department or by the Colon
bian legation, of the reported resigna-
ton of President Marroquin. of Co
lombia, on account of political trou-
bles. Such n step on the part of the
president, however, would not be sur
prising, as he is nearly so years of
age, and is of Il quiet, retiring DISPOSE
tion. The understanding here has been
all along that President Marroquin is
favorable to the ratification of the
Panama canal treaty; in fact. it was
under his instructions that DIR. Her
ran, Colombian charge here. negotiated
the treaty with the state department.
Tired of the Treaty Fight.
The determined and persistent oppo-
sition to the treaty which has mani
tested itself IN many parts of COlom-
bia, it is surmised. probably has in
fluenced the president in the action he
is reported to have taken. General
Raphael Reyes, the second vice presi-
dent, who will assume the presidency
in the event of the retirement of Mar
roquin, holds the position of 'desig-
nado" for the office, having been select
ed by the Colombian congress in 1898
for that position.
Chance for Another Civil War.
His title for the designation, how
ever, is disputed, as the selection is
usually made every two years by the
Colombian congress, and the last con-
gress held failed to make a selection.
General Reyes consequently holds his
designation from the congress of 1898.
The belief here is that he is favorable
to the canal treaty, although he has
been quoted us having expressed senti-
ments in opposition to it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
NEW DIRECTOR CHOSEN
FOR ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

University of California, May H.
Joel Stebbins, a resident graduate
student, who recently took the de-
gree of doctor of philosophy and as
tronomy, has been appointed director
of the University of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Great Northern En-
plOyes Are Ready
to Strike
OVER DOUBLE HEADERS
Not Unlikely That Great
Northern Will Be
Affected.

St. Paul, May 12.-The situation as
to the Great Northern trainmen re-
mains unchanged. Both sides are
hopeful of a peaceful settlement be-
fore the day is over.
St. Paul, May 15.--The situation on
the Great Mort -rn with reference to
a strike is regarded as extremely
critical. An ultimatum has been sent
by the general committee declining the
concessions offered by General Man
ager Ward ct conference held be
tween himself and the committeeman,
and insisting upon the original de
mands with regard to ''double-head-
ers." Neither side viii say much re
garding the state of affairs, although
Ward expressed himself as hopeful
that a strike might yet be averted
He has notified the committee that he
will send an answer to their latest
communication some time today.
Ward Heirs OF the Vote.
Following the conference between
twenty-five association men not men,
bers of the committee and General
Manager Ward, at which the latter Of
fered TO insert in the agreement to be
signed an article pledging the road
not to run more than per cent. of
double headers, meeting of the gem
eral committee was held to consider
this proposal. Later the committee
men waited upon Ward, and an
nounced the result of the vote taken
on the system.
Committee Gets 1t Nearly All.
- The poll as given out officially
showed 1,199 votes in favor of the
committees demands, while but fifteen
votes were cast in favor of the COM
pany's proposition. OF the fifteen votes
for the company fourteen We're cast
by conductors and one by a brake
man. Somewhat to the surprise of the
management the eastern, or Minneso-
ia division, upon which the double
header is not an issue, voted sOlidly
i'll favor of the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
WILL NOT DEAL WITH THE UNION
New York Subway Contractor Declares II
Can't Deliver Goods.


Can't Deliver Goods.
New York, May 12.-Subway Con-
tractor John L. Mcdonald has declined
to hold further conferences with rep
resentatives of the Central Federated
Union on questions involved in the
subway strike, after the rockmen's and
excavatOrs' union had refused to re-
turn to work pending arbitration.
Contractor Mcdonald read a state
ment to the representatives of the un-
ion declaring that they, by their own
admissions, did not represent nor bind
the labor organizations, and that I'M
less the men return to work by tomor-
row morning other men will be put in
their place He added: II say now
to you most emphatically-no as a
threat, but as a warning-that even if
only one man wishes to work he shall
be protected to the full extent of our
power against violence, rioting, law
breaking and law-breakers.
One of the three Hecker- Jones-Jew-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Prefers to rake Hl. MedIeIne.

Muncie. Ind, May 12.-Henry Tharp,
aged % years, accosted a policeman
and asked TO be locked up. Tharp
stated that two years ago in a quar-
rel he shot and killed James Fazier at
jackson. Breathitt county, Ky. Tharp
stated he had roamed the country for
two years as a fugitive from justice,
not hearing from relatives, and that
he preferred punishment to such life.
The Jackson authorities were notified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
LaFonette signs Some BIIIs.

Madison. Wis, May Ex-Governor
LaFollette has signed the BARRIERS IL.
cense bill. providing for the estabIish-s
ment of a state board and the eXaminF
alton and licensing of BARRIERS. The
law takes effect July next. The gov
ernor also signed the bill amending the
school law by requiring eight months,
attendance in city and five months at
tendance in village and country dis
trictS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Lowery Didn't Feel Jocular.

Topeka, Kan, May 12.-Paul Pease
lies in the Santa Fe hospital with a
bullet from revolver in his side,
with small hopes of recovery. Smoke"
Williams. a companion, is in hiding in
similar condition. The two in Il
jocular mood were throwing stones at
Link Lowery, colored. Lowery OBJ
jected, and opened fire with his re-
voIver with the above results. He then
gave himself up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Machine Would Not Have Exploded.

New York, May 12-Superintendent
Murray. of the bureau of combustibles.
says that he has made Il test of the
stuff in the box which was left on the
Cunard line pier, and found it to be
dynamite. AS there were no fulmi-
mating caps it would not have eXplod-
ed. but would cause a serious fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
BISHOP CHATARD's JUBILEE
Is FITTINGLY CELEBRATED

indianapolis. May 12.-The celebra-
tion of Bishop Chatard's silver jubilee
began today with early morning mass.
Later high mass was celebrated at
St. Johns church. Rev. James z.
Quigley, archbishop Chicago, preach
ed the sermon. This afternoon a ban
quet was given at the Columbia club.
The pope cabled Chatard his congrat-
ulationS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
STORY OF MILLER'S DEATH
PROVES TO BE UNTRUE

Oakland, Cal, May 12.-The report
ed death of Joaquin Miller has no
foundation in fact. He has been seen
and stated that he had been moving
hay all day Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
nIr.. LillIe Gets q stay.

Columbus, Neb., May 12.-Chief JUS
tice Sullivan, of the supreme court
has signed an order suspending the
sentence of Mrs. Lena Lille until her
case can be reviewed by the supreme
court, which will probably be in Sep
tember. In the meantime she will re-
main in the Butler county Jail. Mrs.
Lille was convicted of numbering her
husband and given a life sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Favor. a saturday Hart Honaay.

indianapolis, May 12.-Dr. j. Cum
ming Smith, pastor of the Tabernacle
Presbyterian church, said in the pull
pit that Saturday half holidays were
necessary, and if they could not be
secured the violation of the law forbid
ding Sunday base ball would be an
intinitesimal crime. ....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
MEDICAL CONGRESS MEETS
IN NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, May 12.-The sixth
triennial session of the Congress of
American Physicians and Surgeons
convened here this afternoon for a
three days session. with a large at
tendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Hooked a Grewsome eaton.

Grand Rapids. Mich, May u. -
George Carpenter and Henry Quint
were fishing in Grand river near the
southerly city limits. One of them
felt a great weight on his line, and
drawing it in, discovered that he had
hooked a wOman's body. The corpse
had evidently been in the water six
v-neI-c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
CROWDS AT EDINBURG
GREET ROYAL PAIR

Edinburg, May 12.-1'he city is in
holiday attire today Immense crowds
of people warmly erected King Ed
ward and Queen AIexandria as they
proceeded from Dalleith Castle to
Holyrood Palace, where they held
court and levee. At the Palace the
king and queen received a number of
public addresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12

ell flour mills the employees of which
have been on strike for ten days was
started up. and another will be put into
operation next week. The plant of the
New York City Milling company, which
is the only other big flour mill in this
district, is still shut down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
SEEKING MORE PROOF AS
TO POSTAL IRREGULARITIES

Washington, May 12.-Postmaster
General Payne today made public his
letter making the second request up
on 5. w. Tulloch, former cashier at
the Washington city postoffice, who
alleged irregularities in the service,
for information in substantiation of
his charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Creat Expect.tions for n cole.

Toledo, o.. May 12.-''I look for the
colt foaled by Zaronia. 2:13A, at the
Aplos ranch of A. B. Spreckels, to be-
come the fastest trotter in the world"
said George II. Ketcham. The colt is
sired by Cresceus. and the dam is by
Dexter Prince, whose decendents have
shown world of speed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Russia ANNOUNCES
ALL MANCHURIA OPEN

Pekin, May 12.-Russian Charge
Plancen has issued an official notice
that all Manchuria is open to foreign
travel and passports are no longer
necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
women Appeal for the Friars.

Manila. May PA petition signed
exclusively by Filipino women has
been presented to Archbishop Guidi,
the popes delegate in the Philippines,
asking for the retention of the friars.
1t declares that no reason exists for
their expulsion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Another War veteran Gone.

Litchfield, Ills, May 12.-George w.
Amsden, of Litchfield, of the Litch-
field Car and Machine company, and
wealthy mine owner, is dead, aged
60. During the civil war he served in
company h, Seventh Illinois infantry,
and later in the United States navy.
He was a 32d degree Knight Templar
and member of the q. A. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
LAioie Is Well Enough to Play.

Cleveland, o.. May 12.-Napoleon
I.ajoie, whose recent illness was
thought severe enough to keep him out
Of the game Cor at least a month, has
recovered sufficiently to again resume
his place in the field. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TOLEDO CITIZEN
is UNDER ARREST
James IA. Wales, Former City and
County Official, Charged
With Embezzlement.

Toledo, Ohio. May 12.-James k.
Wales, eX-deputy county treasurer
and eX-president of the city council,
was arrested today on the charge of
embezzlement on complaint of for
mer Treasurer Yost. The specific
charge is that Wales hyPothecated
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Had Fever I'm the Isthmus.

Washington, May y. = General
Haina, a member of the isthmian can
al commission, who has just returned
from the isthmus. says that fever is
prevalent there, and it is quite danger
GUS to white men. He says it is either
yellow fever Cr such malignant type
of malariaI fever as to be as bad as
yellow fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
OLYPHANT RETJREs FROM
DELAWARE & HUDSON

New York, May 12.-At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Delaware
q Hudson company today President
Olyphant announced his retirement
as president. He will he succeeded
by Vice President David Wilcox.