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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
The Situation in New York.

Everybody agrees that New York
will be the scene of pivotal struggle
in November. Both parties are claim
ing the state, and as for democracy,
It is intelligently preparing with a
thorough and united organization for
supreme effort.
At present the republican equipment.
however, does not appear 10 warrant
great confidence i'll the party. Mr..
Root could have cleared up much Of
his party's difficulty by conserving TO
run for governor. but he has steadfast-
Iy and with the utmost evident SINGER
ity declined.
Gov. Odell. who has temporarily
wrestcd control OF the organization
away from Plat by sheer force, has
done an unprecedented thing in max
ing himself state chairman. fearing to
trust any man but himself in that po-
sitiOn Every Plat man in the En-
pire State is Infatuated and stirred to
attack by this action. and it is said
the ticket will be knitted by wholesale.
whoever may be the nominee. Plat
will not die happy. so it is given
out, until he shall have once more
come into his own and dethroned
Odell. Plat men unhesitatingly an
nounce that the presidential election
will be subordinated to the fractional
fight. Plat is far from being dead
politically. How. in the face of all
this. asks the St. Louis Republic. can
the republican party hope to carry
New York?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The following expressions from Hon
Lawrence Stringer. democratic candi-
date for governor of Illinois. will APP
peal at once TO all thinking and I'M
prejudiced citizens: The office of
governor of Illinois is non-political II
is a business office. and in seeking
votes | shall confine myself wholly to
state issues. The governor OF this
state has nothing TO do with the money
question, the tariff, or the Panama
canal. / am not attacking Gov. Yates
administration in particular. | am at
lacking the system that exists with
regard 10 the management of our state
institutions. | advocate a complete
and radical change in administrative
heads of departments. | hold that Mr..
Deneen. if elected. could not make
these needed changes. owing 10 con
ditions with which he would find him
self surrounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
The Russian Crisis,

The Japanese are bent on annihilat-
ing the army under kuropatkin or
compelling it to surrender. Having
driven it from Liaoyang. they are. ac-
Cording 10 the reports, pursuing and
tiercely attacking il on its retreat from
Mukden. The news this morning in
dicates that the Japanese are forcing
the Russians 10 defend the rear OF
their retreatinS army al heavy cost
and that the Russian army is likely tn
he DESTROYED or captured before il
escapes If the Japanese de
stroy kuropatkin's army or compel il
10 surrender. the beginning of the end
of the struggle viii be nigh. The bone
of contention between the combatants
has been Manchuria. Once driven
from the country. il would seem al
that distance, folly for Russia to at
tempt 10 recapture what she lost at a
terrible sacrifice. On the other hand.
if Kurupatkin succeeds in reaching
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

y canvass of Indiana has been made
by the indianapolis Sentinel. and the
conclusion of its correspondent is that
if vote were taken now there would
be a democratic plurality of 5000 or
more. He finds the gold and silver
democrats united. good deal of dis
sention among republicans and that a
great many of the business men who
supported President Mckinley are now
supporting Judge Parker. He believes
the republican vote will fall off five
per cent or more and that the demo-
Gratis will gain this. The Sentinel edi-
torially believes its correspondent is
TOO conservative. and predicts a plu-
rality of more than 6.OO0 for Parker
and Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

One half of the men employed in the
steel works at Sharon, Pa, are 10 be
discharged between now and the first
of January next. The mill is in the
United States Steel trust. The idle
men will inquire about this tariff bust
ness as dinner pail filler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
S. &. WRIGHT Appointed.

W. G. Edens, grand chancellor of
Illinois. of the Knights of Pythias. has
appointed 5. r Wright. of this city.
an honorary member OF the commit
tee on the Aged Pythians and Pythian
Orphans home Mr. Wright has &C
cepted. His duty will be the interest
ing of members of the lodges Of the
county and elsewhere in the state
in the projected home in which to care
for aged Pythians and their ornhans-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
Eoot Cauaht bal Machinerv.

Mrs. DeNoe. of Sears. employed in
the Rock Island canning company fac
tory in that village. stepped through
an opening the floor Thursday. her foot
catching in an automatic corn husk
carrier. The foot from the heel TO the
toes was painfully lacerated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications Of argumenta-
tive character, political or religious
must have real name attached for pub
Hcation. No such articles will be print
ed over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

Telling with his army in ? condition
to defend it against japanese attacks,
it will be equivalent TO a victory for
the Russians and the war will continue
many months. That is the reason the
Japanese are making such herculean
efforts to oyerwhelm and annihilate
KurOpatkin on his retreat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The military establishment of the
United States, exclusive of pensions,
will. under four years of Roosevelt, in
Il time of profound peace. have cost
S515. 5000. 900 more than under four
years of Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The Kansas City barber who charged
Fairbanks 81 for a shave doubtless
earned his money. He also had 10
comb the senator's hair and do little
stunt in landscape gardening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The trip from New York City TO
Dawson City can be made in 10 days
now. Do you suppose Secretary Sew
ard would believe it if he should hap
pen to drop in just now?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The election report from Vermont
indicates that with all her oppOrtuni
ties to learn she is still green-Quincy
Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

Maybe the car would rather take
his chances "at the front than walk
the floor at night with his cOlicky son
and heir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

As Arkansas went. so will go Tex
as.-Chicago Tribune. And as Yer
mont went, so will go Maine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill I'm
tered at the postoff1ce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The newest drink is Jeffries'
punch. When you get a few under
the belt you are about all in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

Business men are drifting rapidly
TO Parker; a fact which means well
for Parker and for business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
Saturday, September 10, 1904.

Orderly retreat and rOut seem TO be
synonymous in the Russian language
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10
AUGUSTANA NOTES.

Registration day. last Tuesday. at
Augustana. was a very busy day In
addition to n great number of former
students. over 100 new students came
from all parts of the land and pre-
scented themselves for registration
All signs show that the enrolment this
year will be considerably larger than
that of last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

Prof. Oelschlagel. formerly of Gin.
ton. Iowa. takes up his violin work at
Augustana Monday. In the course OF
the following week he will give a violin
recital in the chapel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The number of students coming to
the music department was so large
that one more teacher was engaged.
Miss Daugherty. who was once a stu
dent at this conservatory. She has
since studied under such men as Fried
helm. McCarroll, Hyllestedt Fal6.
and Browsli. in addition to taking the
examination of the Victoria Music col
lege of London. During the course OF
this month piano recital will be Civ
en- by Miss Daugherty at the college
chapel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

Last Wednesday morning Mrs. Lund.
who has for many years been instruc-
tor in vocal at Augustana. returned
from Europe, where she has been
spending the summer. and will resume
her duties at Augustana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-10

The enrolment in the business de
.partment is also large and the class
.of students is the best.
Tennis seems very popular among
the students this year. One club in
tends to have three first class courts
prepared and hopes to advance the in
terest and efficiency in tennis so that
intercollegiate matches can be ar
ranged for. at which Augustana hopes
To make n good showing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
MUSICIANS DANCE.
Lancraft Drum Corps Has Tenth An
 nual Ball.

Lancraft Drum Corps Has Tenth An
 nual Ball.
 A most enjoyable evening was spent by all who attended the tenth annual ball of the Lancraft Drum corps in Harmonic hall last evening. About 200 were present.
 Before the dancing started Master Smith, the corps mascot, rendered a fine drum solo. The boy is but ten years old but performs like a veteran. Charles Heubisch sang and Joseph De Solo gave a mandolin solo.
 Edward Lancraft, for whom teh corps was named, was present with Mrs. Lancraft The grand march was led by Frank Howard and Miss Anna Smith.
 The committees follow:
 Executive committee Frank H. Howard, H. B. Merrill; E. c. McKier- nan, R. E. Fudge, J. H. De Solo.
 Floor manager-Frank H. Howard; ]; aids, c. Hart, z. Beach, w. S. Bolton, IT. Kane, E. R. Ranney, A. E. Kann, H. B. Merrill, B. L. Cooley, R. P. Smith, E. McKeon, c. Smith, mascot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
MAUTrE-rALBoE
Pretty Wedding in Highwood Last
 Evening.

Pretty Wedding in Highwood Last
 Evening.
 One of the prettiest weddings of the year was that last evening at the home of the brides parents in Highwood, wl1en Miss Cora. daughter of Mir and Mrs. John Mautte of g Dudley street. Highwood, was joined in wedlock to John Talbot of Twissville by Rev. T. c. Mckay, pastor of Taylor church. The eeremony was performed under an arch of evergreens and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. The bridesmaid was Miss Laura Talbot, a sister of the groom, while Miss Viola Visel acted as ring bearer Arthur Mautte, brother of the bride, was the best man.
 The bride wore beautiful gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with lace and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid was also gowned in crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. The ring bearer was dressed in Irish point lace.
 After the ceremony a sumptuous col lation was served. During the evening Mautte's orchestra diseoursed excellent music.
 The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly wedding gifts
 Mir. and Mrs. Talbot left late last evening on a wedding tour, which will include Washington and St. Louis, and upon their return will make their home in Twissville, where MT. Talbot has fit- ted up a fine home for his bride
 Among those present were: Miss Anna K Lehr, Charles E. filling, Miss May w. Dargan, Miss Mabel Doeppen- smith, MT. and Mrs. Doepensnlith, Will liam Waas. Mrs. w. Talbot, William Talbot, Mrs. A. Brown, Jr., George H. Visel, Arthur W. Mautte. Miss Viola M. Y sel, Miss Anne G. Finister. Rev. and Ms. T. c. Mckay. D. Visel, Mrs. Annie $. Talbot, Robert Brown, Miss Mar garet Murphy. Miss Minnie spink, Miss Flora visel. Miss Laura Talbot, Miss Elizabeth M. Mauttes MT. and Mrs. John Mautte. John J. Mautte, Edward Mautte, Walter Powell, Clifton E. visel, Mrs. Waas. MT. and Mrs. C. H. Mautte, Mrs. D. yisel, Mr and William Brown, L. c. Mautte, Charles P. Mautte and Harry Mautte.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28

men were taken away from him; that a
 large number of men who had boarded
 their horses with him for years had
 been induced to take their teams away
 from his barn and that his business had
 been injured in many other ways. Con-
 tinuiilg, he said that when he hired other men they were interfered with by men who wore union buttons and that they were hindered in thir work Cor nelius, he claimed, had on one occasion chased him all over town and told peo-
 pie not to pay him what they owed him for carriages, and also not to give him
 any more work
 At this stage in the hearing court ad- journed until 10 o'clock this morning, when the same witness will again be put upon the stand.
 Four witnesses for the state were put on the stand yesterday morning. They were Andrew w. Rose, Fred erick Freeman, colored; Charles E. All ing, and Charles E. Osborn, another col ored teamster. All were formerly mem bers of the union and told of the inside workings, the vote to strike, the in- structions they had received fgrom sev- eral of the officers of the union during the strike and the work of picketing as carried on during the trouble last year. Freeman is one Of the men arrested during the strike, and is serving time in the New Haven county jail on the charge Of assault and breach of the peace He is one Of the twelve men whose trial for conspiracy will come later, the nine now on trial being alleg- ed leaders of the unions that they rep resent. Freeman turned states evidence and gave some testimony that was con- sidered important. So far all of the ! witnesses that have been examined in the superior court were former members O. .he union and were not in the least reluctant to tell all that transpired dur ing the sessions, during and previous to K the strike.
 The examination of the men was slow on account of the frequent objections, l almost every question propounded by either MT. Williams for the state or MT. | Sullivan sor the defense, was held up on an objection and the number of ex- cep-ions noted beats all records for a
 trial in this city.
 The first witness was Andrew W.
 Rose. who was on the witness stand
 Tuesday afternoon. He gave the names
 of the firms he was supposed to visit as
 a picket, mentioning Peck 8s Bishop,
 Smedley and Squire. Then MT. Will
 Hams asked the witness to tell how the
 non-union men were madeto leave their
 jobs. and he said they were asked to 1 get off their teams. John Sullivan. A. 1 H. Stebbins, Patrick Murary and other
 members of the union were mentioned
 as having been seen doing picket duty. The direct examination ended here, and
 Attorney Sullivan took uo the thread
 on the cross examination. Attorney Sul- l livan asked where the witness had gone l as a picket and he mentioned the firms named above.
 Here MT Sullivan asked several ques- tions in connection with the city court
 examination O. the witness that had a hearing on the instructions given to the Dickets. especially in regard to the use
 of violence and force. Witness said that it was generally understood that vio- lence was not to be used. and the an- swer was objected to by MT. Williams
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
MAILING FORD.

Warden Henry B. Hall is confined to his home by reason of a fall on the ice, causing a severe sprain of his left arm.
 ''The Sky Farm" is the next attrac- tion booked for the opera house Monday evening, February 1.
 c. J. Curry of New Britain has filed an application for a liquor license for the corner of Washington and Quinni- piac streets, where J. H. Sheels former ly kept saloon. The Junior league will hold meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the M. E. church.
 Professor R. G. Hubbard, who was found dead in bed in New Britain, was well known here and has given many readings here in years past. MT. and Mrs. Edwin F. Bolton of North Elm street have baby daugh- ter; born Tuesday. The Trinity freshmen viii play the Choate school here Saturday at the Choate gymnasium. The funeral of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Lanes fourteen months old son will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
CHAPLAIN DIxoNs PRAYER.

In the Bristol News few days ago was printed an item to the effect that the Rev. Charles Dixon, the famous chaplain of the old Sixteenth c. V. who recently recovered from severe attack |of pneumonia, had gone to Winsted, where he will make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Griffith.
 The people of Goshen have only pleas ant recollections of this gentleman who was pastor here for three years. His beloved wife with whom he had lived for more than sixty years, died Thanks
 giving week at Bristol. MT. Dixon was very sick at the time of her death and mot expected to live. During the civil war Mr. Dixon was an ardent republi- lean. having enlisted from Wallingford las a private in Company K. Eighth reg |iment, c. ", September IS, 1861. June 10. 1863, he was appointed chaplain of the Sixteenth regiment and filled the place with acceptance to all until the regiment was mustered out June "A, 1865.
 In Hartford once a year there is g gathering of a body of men known as the 'sUnion ex-Prisoners of War Asso- citation of the State of Connecticut" numbering about three hundred men. At one of their recent meetings Chap lain Dixon told of his experience as a prisoner and recited the prayer he of fered for Lincoln and the Army and Navy. The prayer follows:
 o, God, Thou hast commanded us to pray for kings and governments and all that are in authority. Yea, for men everywhere. beseech Thee that Thy blessing rest upon thy servant, the pres ident of these United States. Thou that guided faithfully Abraham in the days of old, when he went out not knowing whither he went, let Thy blessing rest upon thy servant the president, guide and support him amid all his responsi- ble and arduous duties. Bless his cabi- net and councillors; bless the army and navy and be with our noble boys upon the field of battle and enable them to strike blow which shall be felt
 throughout the whole of the Southern Confederacy.-Wes Goshen Correspon- dence of the Waterbury American
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28

on the ground that it was immaterial and that what he supposed could not be put down as what the other members thought. The court refused to allow the question.
 Frederick Freeman was the next witness called. He said he was mem ber of the union, and identified the teamster's button. saying that he wore one once and got it from Patrick Flynn, one of the accused men. He joined the union in January, 1903. Witness said he knows Stockford, Cornelius, Talmadge. Flynn, Daley and Beck.
 Witness said he attended many of the regular meetings and that most of the men wore the union buttons. He said that he knew most of the men arrested on the charge, those who are not on trial, who will probably be brough in as witnesses for the state. Freeman said thai he attended the meeting at which a vote was taken to strike.
 Did you get any instructions at the meeting?" "Yes, at first we were told not to use any violence. and later we were told to get the men off the teams lIe DeSL way We COulu.
 Who told you that?" MT. Tal- madge.D
 'Who notified you not to go to work ?'' Percy Cornelius
 What was said about picket duty?' 'sWe were told to change off, first to go to smedIey's and then Peck 6 Bish- oo's.''
 Anything said about watching teams to see if there were union men on them?" 'Yes. we were told to watch them when ever we could.'
 Following Freeman came Charles P. filling. and he testified to several incl dents as related by the other witnesses. Osborne. another teamster, went through abou. the same line of aues- tions. and was on the witness stand when court adjourned for the noon re- cess.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
CLAIMS INTIMIDATION.
STATE INTRODUCES EVIDENCE
 TO THAT EFFECT.
Teamsters' Trial on All Day Yesterday Important Evidence Brought Out by the Persecution Owners Testify as to Injury Done Thetr Business.

The trial of the members fothe Team sters' and Hackmen's union occupied the attention of the criminal court all day yesterday.
 When court re-convened at o'clock yesterday afternoon Michael F. Walker, the undertaken, was called to the stated but he gave very little damaging evil dence against the accused men. He had charge of ex-Judge Callahan's funeral On May 23. He said that he had had difficulty in getting carriages, but that he did not blame the union for it. He Acknowledged having had a conference with Chief Wrinn on the subject, how ever He said that one of his funerals had been delayed on account of the union. and that was on account of one of Nesbitt's carriages being there He explained that it was the only non- union carriage in line.
 He was then questioned in reference to funeral which he had had during the time the strike was in progress on Congress avenue. He said that there had been some difficulty at that time with the carriages. He explained that the trouble was not brought about di- rectly by the union as the people hiring the hacks had refused to ride in them.
 The next witness was Frank Palmer, the liveryman. He recognized Daily. Ashton, Beck, Talmadfie, and Mitchell as members of the union who had come to him and wanted him to sign an agreement with the union. This he re- fused to do. In explanation of this he said that he would just as soon be out of business as not to be allowed to run his business to suit himself
 In reply to questions he stated that this conversation had taken place a week before the strike was declared, and they had said at that time if he did not accede with their wishes his busi- ness would be ruined.
 He then told about the condition in which he found himself after the strike had been declared. He said that his
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
HEPTAsoPHs TO INITIATE.

Whitney Conclave to Witness the Beau
 tiful Work of the New Haven Degree
 Team.
 Whitney conclave of Heptasophs will hold a class initiation at their lodge rooms in Pyramid hall tonight and the usual splendid time will be afforded all members who attend The degree team of New Haven eonclave. which is regarded as doing the finest work of the kind in the country, will exemplify the work. A banquet and social session will fol- low the initiation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
MCKINLEY CLUB BANQUET.

Splendid Menu Prepared for Those
 Who Attend. Proprietor White of the Tontine hotel has prepared splendid menu for those who attend the Mckinley club banquet which will be held at his hostelry to- night. The menu will be as follows:
 Blue Points. Celery. Olives. Consonlme in cups.
 Fried Smelts.
 Tartare Sauce. Parisienne Potatoes.
 Tenderloin of Beef. Mushrooms. String Beans. Mckinley Punch.
 Cigarettes. Philadelphia Canon.
 Giblet Sauce.
 Mashed Potatoes. Tee Cream. Apollinaris. Assorted Cakes. Cheese. Crackers.
 Coffee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28

started up and a wheel ran over his right leg. He was taken to the home of his brother nearby and last night as he appeared to be getting worse he was removed to the hospital.
 On his arrival there it was found that no bones were broken and that the leg was merely bruised.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-28
BIG SALE OF TICKETS.

For the Circus Which is to be Given
 by the Grays.
 At the meeting of the Grays last night all the members reported on the number of tickets which they had sold. It was found that about 70 per cent. of all there are for the first night had been sold and that about 55 per cent. of those for the second night had also been disposed Of.
 It is thought that if the sale con- tinues as it has commenced the seating capacity will have to be increased.