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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20
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. Men Who Run the .
. Republican Campaign .

a delegate at large to the Republican
national convention of 1900. He be
longs to the Union League club and
various other social, political and bust
ness organizations of New York His
residence is at Ansonia, Conn, al
though he has a business Office in New
York
Nathan Bay Scott is United States
senator from West Virginia. He was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

born in 1S42 at
Quaker City, o.
What learning he
acquired as a youth
was obtained at the
village school, and
at an early age he
became q clerk in
the village store.
When the civil war
broke out he aban-
doned the work of
doing up sugar and
flour and tea and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20
haired, bring bad luck to you; if dark

haired, good luck.
To test your sweetheart's humor
make him stir the fire. If he stirs il
to a hearty blaze he is good humored
If he makes it smoke and fade lie is
hard to live with.
If q lock of your hair burns bright
and long you will have a happy life of
seventy years or more, but if it burns
weakly and soon goes out your life
will be both sad and short.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

state committee of
his state Ind presi-
dent general of the
Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution.
William l.. Ward
Is the national com
mitteeman repre-
senting New York
state. He is a
wealthy manufac-
,Irer of Port Ches-
fer, a suburb of
Now York CITY. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

AAOAA - $4,000 - N~-s@ - - -
Harrison. AS pub
Usher of the Indian
apolis Journal, one
of the most inhuen-
tial dailies i'll the
middle west, Harry
s. New eXerts a
strong influence on
public opinion. He
was born at Indian
apolis IN 1853, edu-
Gated in the public
schools and at But
T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

tional committee,
and most of this
work devolves on
the chairman, sec
rotary, treasurer
and an executive
committee of eight
members. In the
campaigns of 1896
and 1900 the chair
man of the Repub-
lican national COM
mittee WIS the late
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

~HE political campaign of 1904
has now begun in earnest, and
at the national headquarters
of the Republican and Demo
cratic parties in New York city all is
hustle and activity. From now until
election day the political pot will be
kept boiling. The national Democratic
headquarters is in the new Century
building, at l West Thirty-fourth street,
New York, while the Republican ma
tionaI committee has established Offices
in the splendid marble building at the
corner of Madison avenue and Twenty
third street, where an extensive suit
OF rooms is devoted to the work of the
committee. 1t is here that George y.
CortelyOu, chairman Of the Republican
national committee, may usually be
found. \ western headquarters has
also been opened in Chicago with Ell
mer Dover, secretary Of the committee.
in charge.
The men who run the Republican
campaign are the members of the ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

berS, as follows:
Charles +. Brooker
OF Connecticut, Ma
than B. Scott of
West Virgi ia,
Franklin Murphy of
New Jersey. Viii
liam l.. Ward OF
New York. Harry
s. New of Indiana,
Frank o. Lowden
of Illinois, L. Z.
Schneider OF Ne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

didate of his party
for governor OF
New York, but has
each time declined
to permit his name
to be presented to
the convention.
The late Senator
Hanna's connection
with the committee
is continued, it
might be said, IN
fha nprSpn Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

CoHNELlOS y. BLISS though he is mer-
chant, and when he has held official
position 1t has been rather n case of
the Office seeking the man than the
man the office. He was the treasurer
of the Republican committee in the
campaigns of 1892. 1896 and 1900. He
was born in Fall River, Mass, in 1888.
educated in the public schools and at
an academy In that town and ut the
New Orleans high school. His bust
ness success was attained as n member
of Il New York firm of dry goods COM
mission merchants. Mr.. Bliss was n
member OF the pan-AmcriCan confer
ence of 1890. has been president of the
Protective Tariff league and chairman
OF the New York state Republican com
mittee. President Mckinley appointed
him secretary OF the interior. He has
several times been talked OF as the can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

choosing as chairman for this campaign
u comparatively young man like George
Bruce Corteiyou the Republicans made
u new departure. Mr.. Cortelyou was
selected because Of his intimate asso-
citation with the president and because
his close acquaintance with the issues
upon which the battle must be fought,
together with the capacity for Organi-
cation he has developed, made him
seem we'll adapted for the place. The
president wanted him in this posi-
ton, and the members of the commit
tee deferred to. his wish. Mr.. Cortelyou
is just forty-two years of age, and ten
years ago he was stenographer to Pres
ident Cleveland. Faithful service as
private secretary to the president, first
with Mckinley and later with Roose-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

Welt, won him pro-
motion to the i'm
portant post Of sec
rotary of the new
department OF COM
merce and labor.
Cornelius y. Bliss,
treasurer of the
committee, IS one
of the Il eavy-
weights of Repub-
lican polite s,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-20

ME political campaign Of 1904
has now begun in earnest, and
at the national headquarters
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
KNIGHTS TFMPLAR
CAPTURED FRISCO

will open most auspiciously, the
great event being the arrival Of the
officers of the Great Priory Of Eng
land and Wales and the dependencies
of the British crown. Foremost in
this delegation will be the earl Of
Euston. the personal representative
of King Edward Of England, The
program for the reception Of the for
eigners is most elaborate. At the
depot they will be met by mounted
and unmounted sir knights and a
welcome to the city and to the con-
clave will be extended with much GER
emony. Then, with a mounted guard
foot, the distinguished visitors will
be taken to their hotel.
A number OF receptions will be
held in the evening, among them be-
ing one at the Palace hotel under the
direction of the ladies, another at
the same hostelry under the aus
pices of the grand commandery Of
Pennsylvania and the sir knights Of
that state to all Knight Templars
and their ladies attending the con-
clave. Another reception will be ten
dered by California commandery. No.
i, to eastern visitors.
Tuesday will see the great parade
of knights and In the afternoon the
opening session of the grand encamp-
ment will be held. At night the
grand master will be rendered a re-
ception at the Palace hotel and a
grand concert will be given in the
nave of the Ferry building. other
receptions and entertainments of va
rious kinds have also been arranged
for the evening.
On Wednesday afternoon there will
be another session of the grand en-
campment, and in the evening a ban
quet to the grand encampment and
the English representatives. Two
sessions of the encampment will be
held on Thursday. In the afternoon
a grand concert will be given in hon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03

or Of the visitors by the University
Of California Glee club In the Greek
theater on the university grounds at
Berkeley.
The arrivals this morning were:
Demolay of Louisville, the Indiana
Commandery. Pugh Depayens of Bos-
ton. Sutton of Boston. Hazelman OF
Cincinnati. the District of Columbia
and Maryland commanderies
Prizes won in the competitive drill
will be presented on Thursday night.
and on Friday the final session Of
the grand encampment will be held.
Entertainments Of more than ordin-
ary interest on that day will be the
celebration of the anniversary of CAL
ifornia's admission into the Union
and the celebration In Oakland by
the Native Sons Of the Golden West
of Oakland day. Saturday will be
given over almost entirely to recep-
tions and excursions. and at night
the exodus of visitors will begin.
The city's decorations are thor
oughly in keeping with the impor-
tance of the occasion. Market street
from the ferry station as far west
as the city hall has been transformed
into one grand court Of honor. Ny
riads of lights have been strung
throughout and across the broad ave-
nue. and around great white columns
placed at intervals Of 80 feet along
the entire length of the court. At
the corner of Market, Kearny and
Geary streets, the point from which
the parade will start, a ball OF mas
sive proportions. it's outline formed
Of several thousands electric lights,
covering the greater portion of the
corner has been hung.
Throughout the city decorations Of
various characters are displayed, the
illuminated emblem of the order be-
ing most conspicuous.
The event of the morning will be
the competitive drill on the baseball
grounds in Golden Gate park.
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(Scripps News Association.)


ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. S.-Gen-
eral kuropatkin's dispatch of Rri-
days date Is made public:
"At nightfall Thursday, the Japan
ese attacked our Skwantun position,
but were repulsed after hot fight.
They renewed the attack at night,
this time with success, driving back
our regiments in the direction of
Skwantun. The retreat of this reg
iment led to the evacuation Of posi-
tions held by other troops. Towards
morning our troops advanced grad
ually with orders to retake the
Skwantun positions. At dawn Friday
/ assumed the offensive against Kuro-
ki's army and at midday the heads
Of the attacking corps were in line
Of battle. Preparations are being
made to retake by artillery the posi-.
tions captured during the night. My
infantry is also advancing to the at
tack During the night the Japanese
violently bombarded the interior of
the Russian position inside Liao
Yang railroad station, and the raod
itself Our losses were insignificant
have just received dispatch from
the chief Lao Yang garrison, timed
10:35 a. m,' to the effect that the
Japanese attacked fort situated in
the center Of our position. but were
repulsed with very great loss. We
had six killed in the fort"
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SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. g.
With the potent motto, I'm Hoe Sig
no Nincos," greeting them everywhere
and in every imaginable shape, the
great bulk of the knights Templar,
their families and friends, come to
attend the 29th triennial conclave of
the order, is in the city, and more are
sunrise escorts of uniformed knights
took up their posts at the various
depots, ready to welcome and take
in hand their brethren from other
states. All morning long escorts and
their charges were marching through
the streets from stations and landing
points to hotels and headquarters,
lending = semi-martial air to a city
already far removed from the COM
monplace by a profusion and elegance
Of decoration that far surpasse any,
thing in the history of San Francis
co.
Many of today's arrivals wearied
by long pilgrimages and vexatious de-
lays on desert or in hamlets by wash
outs, sought rest as soon after re-
moving the stains of travel as pos
sible, but others. anxious to profit
by every moment of their stay in
the city, lost little time in taking in
the sights.
While the formal opening of the
conclave is set for Tuesday, the first
function of the gathering occurs to-
night, when a reception will be ten
dered visiting knights by Golden
Rule commandery, No. 16.
On Sunday special services will be
held at various churches, the Grand
'Encampment, attending the First
Congregational church. In the after
noon religious services will be held
in Mechanics pavilion and at night
a sacred concert, participated in by
500 voices and services in memory
of the late President Mckinley, will
be held in the same place.
On Monday conclave week proper
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
COSGROvE GOES
TO ST. PAUL

Robert Fl. Cosgrove of the inter-
state fair has gone to st. Paul on
business and pleasure trip. He
will visit the Minnesota state fair
in the interest of the Interstate fair
to be held in Spokane October 3 to
.. He will see about securing some
of the attractions upon which the
managers of the eastern fair con-
slider drawing cards.
Mr.. Cosgrove will visit his father,
c. N. Cosgrove, president of the Min
nesota State Fair association, from
whom he will get valuable pointers
in regard to the Spokane fair d. The
elder Mr.. Cossrove is known in Min
nesota as one of the most able busi-
ness men in the state and his name
at the head of the state fair or any
other enterprise is an assurance that
II will be success.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
PLAN FOR DAbNEY'S
INAUGURATION

CINCINNATI. O., Sept. 3.-Elabo-
rate plans are being made for the in
auguration of Charles William Dab
ney as president of the University of
Cincinnati. The inauguration will
take place in Music hall about the
middle of November. and the plan
is to make the event one long to be
remembered in the history of the uni
versity. Men of prominence In edu-
cational circles from all over the
country are expected to be present.
President Harper of the University
Of Chicago, President Schurmann of
Cornell university. and President
Finley of New York university have
signified their intention of attend
ing. II is hoped that President and
ex-President Cleveland also will be
among the guests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
TRI-sTATE
TENNIS TOURNEY

CINCINNATI. O., Sept 3.-Crack
tennis players from Indiana, Ohio and
Kentucky are taking part in the sixth
annual tournament for the tri-state
championship, which opened today
on the courts of the Cincinnati Tennis
club. The tournament. which contin-
ues through the coming week, is con-
Quoted under the auspices of the
Ohio Lawn Tennis association.
The program OF events consists of
mems singles and doubles, ladies'
singles and doubles, and mixed dou-
bles. The number and class of the
entries gives promise of a highly
successful tournament.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03

ductor Patrick Sheehan.
1t is now stated that ten were kill
ed and as many more seriously IL not
fatally wounded. The trolley car
was crowded and fully a dozen were
standing in the aisles and on the
rear platform. The fragments of
the car were thrown half a block
from the scene.
The dead were removed from the
wreckage as speedily as possible.
Four bodies were taken out imme-
diately and two others after the de-
bris could be removed. Two others
were sent to the hospital in a dying
condition. The injured were laid on
the sidewalks pending the arrival OF
the ambulances.
The dead
John Wilson of Kirkwood.
George w. Major of Maplewoed.
An unidentified woman 60 years Of
age.
Unidentified woman.
Boy IL years of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
DIR. 0uNN's BLOOD AND NE1vu
TONIC,

There is not woman In this land
but at some time in her life would
have been the better for the use OF
this Tonic. For diseases peculiar TO
women a better medicine was never
made. II is composed of the inrrc-
dients from which the system has
been deprived by disease. overwork.
or dissipation. 1t enters at once into
the circulation, building up the tis-
sues that have wasted, making pure
rich blood In the most direct way,
For weak. nervous. and unsteady peo-
pie, pimply. pale. or fisshless people.
II will make strong steady~nerves and
give the complexion that wholesome
look that indicates heslth. producing
three pounds per week. Drusgists ssil
1t for rs cents per box, or boxes
for So. IL should be taken after
meals, one or two tablets each time.
For sale by all druggists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
Is PERSONS ARE KILLED IN
CAR ACCIDENT IN ST. LOUIS

II. B. Cult, internally injured will
die.
Mrs. L. 1. Wilson of Raymond Rel
fer.
G. T.. Shumaker.
Mrs. Mary Puddensick. All the
above of st. Louis.
M. b. Briston of Webster Grove,
Mo-; condition serious.
Dan Gillespie, clerk of Hotel kirk
wood.
w. B. Dennis Of Kirkwood.
Engineer J. r. Burbank said: "The
trolley seemed suddenly to lose the
power an dcame to a dead standstill
right on the crossing. We were NOV
ing at the usual rate of speed, when
the crash came, and people were hurl-
ed in the air. l applied the brakes
as quickly as possible, but it was
too late. We struck the car just
back of the middle"
: The street car was in charge of
Motorman Theodore Cook and Con-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
|ANTS TO SPEND
$4,000

At the special meeting of the city
|mmissioners, held this morning, 1t
decided to recommend to the
Ilncil that the first and second How
b street bridges be torn down and
placed, and the Olive street bridge
repaired, the entire cost to be
but $4,000.
Il Is the intention Of the commits
ners to tear down the first bridge
replace II with q steel one, like
Great Northern bridge leading
b the city. The cost of the bridge
be $4,000. The bridge will be
Asned to the size Of the street. 76
{.
The second bridge leading to the
nd will cost about $4,000 and will
bu.lt on the same plan. The Olive
|st bridge to be repaired at cost
5eO00.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
TURNER IS APPOINTING
Ills men

Rumor says the democrats OF the
city have made up slate designating
where the political plums shall be
placed in case George Turner is cleo
ted governor of the big state Of
Washington.
G. c. Dempsey, proprietor OF the
Dempsey hotel and saloon, Main
street. has been promised the posi-
ton Of warden Of the state peni-
tentisry.
Allan GIN, city engineer, can have
u seat IN the state board OF control
IL Turner Is our next governor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
RELEASED
100000
(Scripps News Association }

CHICAGO, Sept. S.-Judge Chy-
traus today in a sweeping injunc-
tion granted relief to 40 board Of
trade firms caught short in the oats
corner in 1908. He enjoined the pres
ident of the board from enforcing ar
tifcial prices reached as the result
of an agreement. The action re-
leases 100000, which is tied up in
banks on margins, awaiting the de-
cision. The shorts will pay on a
basis of normal prices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
(Scripps News Association.)


ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3.-It is reported
that 80 OF more were killed in a
wreck at 1:3O o'clock this afternoon
between a Wabash passenger train
and suburban electric car.
A suburban car of the Merrimac
Highlands division carrying about so
passengers, was hit by Wabash
worlds fair shuttle train at 1870
o'clock this afternoon at Sarah street
crossing. Fifteen are known to be
dead and nearly all the others are
more or less injured. The car was
struck by the engine and literally re-
duced to splinters. The engine was
partially wrecked. The motorman
jumped, but was fatally hurt. All
available ambulances and doctors of
the city hospital were rnushed to the
scene.
The first ambulance to reach the
city hospital brought the following
injured:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
FIXED Up

Robert Simpson, the youth who tri-
fled with the affections of Miss May
Wilkinson, for which he received a
Jail sentence in lieu of $500 bonds,
was today released from the county
Jail Simpsons employer, proprietor
OF the Headlight saloon and restau-
rant, furnished the bond.
An agreement between Simpson and
the girl he wronged was made last
evening at the Jail, Simpson prom
Used to do better by the girl and
will assist her into making a live
lihood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
LEONARD KILLED
BY MP. FREIGHT

the train to the effect that the unfor-
tunate man was riding on beam
and fell beneath the car wheels are
believed to be correct
Leonard has team of horses at
Marshall. Wash, where he worked in
the harvest fields. Efforts are being
made to locate his relatives, but thus
far they have proved unsuccessful.
Word has been sent to Marshall for
information concerning the mans af-
fairs. 1t is understood that he has
two sons employed at Deep Creek.
Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
f1[AT fAl1|h[
AFTER TO-DAY
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScrippS News Ass0ciatfon.)
CHICAGO, Sept 3.-To enforce the
strict embargo of meat after $40
o'clock this evening, in accordance
with the sweeping order of Donnelly,
the strikers are preparing to send
out 1000 pickets. 1t is understood
these will not try to keep strike
breakers from work, but will endeav-
or to induce people to refrain from
purchasing meat. If the union plan
of the extension of the strike is car
ried out Donnelly says the ranks of
the strikers will be increased by
$4,000. Wholesale and retail meat
dealers meet at the Sherman house
tonight TO devise plans to get their
supply. The present supply it is
said will net hold out more than As
hours
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
May Be PARD 0NED

An endeavor Is being made by
friends of Ernest Calhoun to have
him released from the county, Jail,
where he is serving year for assault
with a deadly weapon. Prosecuting
Attorney Kimball today presented
the case to Judge Richardson for
his signature to recommendation
for pardon from Governor Mcbride.
1t Is thought likely he will he sue
cessful in gaining hts freedom
though the action of the court is not
given out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03

The unknown man who was killed
(y a westbound freight train last
light has been identified by Mr.. Adam
Is giving his name as Leonard.
Upon the dead man was found a
lard with Mr.. Bellingham's address
written thereon.
1t was the opinion of the police
hat he had been robbed and possibly
endered unconscious and thrown
pom the track to cover up the rob-
ers work.
Reports from the brakeman on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
NORTHERN
SECURITIES
ANSWER

TRENTON, Sept. 3.-The answer
of the Northern Securities to the suit
instituted by Hartman and Pierce.
Oregon Short Line and the Equitable
Trust company, was filed in the Unit
ed States court this morning. The
suit was brought to prevent the car
rying out of the proposed plan of the
distribution of the assets of the
company. The answer is formal, and
presents the facts that were laid
before the judge when he granted the
preliminary injunctions against the
distribution plan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
STILL THEY fight

Jennie n. Johnson. through her
attorneys. Barns & Latimer, today
appeared before Judge in behalf of
the order to strike out the order
made by iplaintif against DR.. Mary
A. Latham to produce her authority
to act as power Of attorney for her
husband, James A. Latham, deceas-
ed.
The order was set aside. Argu-
ments in the case will be heard We'd
nesday morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03

from the south to the northwest of
Lao Yang and the heights northeast
of Mute Chang Our armies are con-
tinuing the attack on the right of
the Taitse river and occupied the
height west of Hei Yungia, at 8
and the remainder were routed. The
enemy is still offering some resist
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-03
|NNIE JOHNSON
WANTS A DIVORCE

Hnnie II. Johnson Of this city has
10 application for a divorce from
young husband. Charles.
|nnie. who Is 20 years of age. and
kles. about the snme age, were
r!sd . year ago and lived togeth-
lhree weeks. when Charlie left
Sout announcing his Intentions or
future whereabouts. lie also has