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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

convention was called To order by
Chairman Payne.
Payne Immediately introduced Rev.
Timothy p. Frost, of the First Meth
odist church. of Evanston, Ill. who
pronounced the opening prayer.
Senator Scott then on behalf Of the
Chicago citizens committee present
ed Chairman Payne with a handsome
Eavel.
Call IL Read.
The official call for the convention
was then read. The first mention
of the name of Roosevelt brought all
the delegates to their feet in the first
outburst of real cheering.
Ex-Secretary Root was unanimously
elected temporary chairman. As he
began to speak a large picture of
Roosevelt was unveiled over the
stage.
Aroases Enthusism.
As Root began to speak the picture
was removed and the sole attention,
of the immense gathering was de
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
LADY CURzoN GETS a MILLION
Widow One-Third of the Estates Income
Illinois Coal Lands,

Illinois Coal Lands,
Mention is made of the marriage set
tlement of 100000 previously made
on one of the daughters, Lady Curzon,
in addition to which the will bequeaths
S1,O00,O00 more as trust fund for her.
The total of $1,10O,000 is to be charged
against her as an advancement in a
distribution of the estate. The trustees
named for this independent fund are
Joseph Letter, Robert II. Lincoln, Chi
cago; Francis Nathaniel CurzCn, st.
Ermin's mansions, LOndoE, and st
John Frcmantle Frederick, 81 Portland
place, London.
Except as to the coal lands mention
ed, all the rest of the estate wherever
situated. is bequeathed to the widow,
Mary II. Letter. the son. Joseph Letter,
and the daughters. Nancy Lathrop
Carver Letter and Marguerite Hyde
Letter and to Seymour Morris, as trus-
tees. to hold the property and to pay
to the widow on her own individual
receipt one-third of the net annual in
come Of the trust estate as she may re-
quire. Upon her death and during the
continuance of the trust her allotted
part OI llit llitOllle IL 10 tbtCOult part
of the general income of the trust and
subject to the distribution among the
children. The trustees are authorized
to pay off the membranes or make
property improvements out of the net
income.
The will says Letter had puchased
title to 900 acres of coal lands in
Franklin and Williamson counties of
Illinois and certain shares of the cap
ital stock of the Universal Fuel com
pany, and directs that a corpora ton
may be formed under the Illinois laws
to operate these lands. The trustees
are directed to permit Joseph Letter to
manage and contol these lands and the
dividends and profits are to be APP
piled as a credit to the amount in
vested in the coal lands, the earnings
to bear interest at per cent per an
mum. Whenever Joseph Letter re-
pays the estate left Letter in full with
interest the whole amount invested in
the coal lands and the fuel company is
to be conveyed absolutely to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
METCALF DECIDED
UPON AS SUCCESSOR
Will Take COrteIyOu's Place in De-
partment OF Commerce
and Labor.

Washington. June 21.-It can be
stated with definiteness that Victor II.
Metcalf, of the Third California dis
trict. will succeed Cortelyou as the
head of the department of commerce
and labor.
No change will be made in the de-
partment until the close of the present
fiscal year. on the 30th inst. Cortelyou
will conclude the work of the year. as
several matters of importance which
he has initiated arc pending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Woman Bufned Deatb.

Bradford, Pa, June 21.-Miss Mar
garet McCarty, owner of the Model
restaurant. was burned to death in a
6re which destroyed the establishment,
together with two other buildings ad-
joining. -Four bOarders at the Model
house escaped death by jumping from
a second story window. The property
loss is about 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Judge j. souIe Smith Dead.

Lexington, Ky, June 21.-Judge j.
Soule Smith, attorney, jurist, and per
haps the best Informed Mason in the
United States, dropped dead at his
home of heart disease. He had held
nearly every Office of honor in the Ma
sonic fraternity, and had written large
ly on that subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
MRS. LANGTRY PARTS WITH
HER JEWELRY FOR S135. .OOt

London. June 21.-What was de
scribed as "a casket" of jewelry be-
longing to Mrs. Langtry, the actress,
was sold at auction at Christie's. The
articles consisted of diamond brace
let's, rings, and similar articles and
brought a total of $135,O00. Mrs.
Langtry's town house also is TO be
sold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Indiana Legislator Is Dead.

Evansville, Ind. June 21.-After an
illness of more than year Lieutenant
James Gray is dead. aged 40 years. He
was formerly an officer in the United
States navy, was member of the In
diana senate at the time Of his death,
and was a leading business man and
had great wealth. \ widow and daugh-
ter survive him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
SPRINGER CONTROVERSY
HAS NO BEARING ON CASE

Springfield, ILL.,. June 21.-The Su-
premc court has ordered stricken from
the reply of Coleman in the disbar-
ment proceedings against him all mat
ter of abuse of Warren Springer and
his attorney Gemmill. The court holds
that the issue. whether or Coleman is
guilty of the charges preferred against
him, has nothing TO do with any con-
troversy with Springer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Aged Persons Commit Matrimony.

Richmond, Ind, June 21.-Rev. AlyR
Long. so years old, has married Mrs.
Sarah Metzker, "a years old. The mar
Tiage was celebrated at a small place
north of Richmond The groom is a
Baptist clergyman, and the bride one
of Indiana's pioneer women. Their
wedding is the outcome of a romance
that had its birth more than a score
OF years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES
FOR CONGRESS IN CHICAGO

Chicago, June 21.-The Democratic
congressional nominations were made
today as follows:
First district-JOhn Oehman.
Fourth district-George p. Foster.
Fifth district-Charles J. NOpicka.
Sixth district-George Gubbins.
Eighth district-W. p. Harrison.
Tenth district-JameS Turnock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
ONE BURGLAR IS CAUGHT:
ANOTHER CARRIES A BULLET

Sioux city, Ia, June 21.-After a
running fight in which Sheriff Morris.
Night Watchman Vandersluis and
Marshal Walravcn fired a dozen shots
at two burglars attempting TO escape
from the officers, who surprised them
while operating here. one was cap
tured and another wounded The man
captured said his name was Frank
Wilson. of Independence, la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
NO REHEARING WILL BE
GIVEN JAMES B. HOWARD

Frankfort. Ky, June 21.-Thc court
Of appeals has oycr.ulcI the petition
for reheaiiu% in the case OF James Il.
Howard vs.. the commonwealth. giving
a life sentence on the charge of muir
dering William GOebel. The petition
says nothing Of the appeal to the Unit
ed States supreme court. as that mat
ter will be considered by the supreme
court on the writ of error.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Fnipinos at Fall Flver.

Fall River, Mass. June 21.-The del
egation Of Filipinos which is making
a tour of this country has arrived here.
A committee of citizens. including
prominent manufacturers. headed by
Mayor Crime. met the visitors and es-
corted them through the larger cetton
miIlssof the city and to other industrial
establishments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
HEROIC BAGGAGEMAsTER
SAVES LIVES OF PASSENGERS

Laurel, Del. June 2l-An engine
pulling Delaware railroad passenger
train went through the draw at Laurel
river. killing Engineer County, Of VIII
mington. The passengers were saved
by the heroic work of the baggage
master. who crswIed under the NOV
ing train and uncoupled the cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
SON SHOOTS FATHER WHO
WAS CRAsTIsING HIM

Omaha, Neb., June 21.-John Hrock.
aged IS years, last night shot and
fatally wounded his father. John NJ.
Hrock, whom, it is alleged, was in
the act of inficting injuries on the
son which the latter declares endan
gered his life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Shot by a disappointed Lover.

Stevens Point, Wis, June 21.-Anna
Gustamski was shot and probably
fatally wounded by Peter Zumda, a
disappointed lover. The girl was walk
ing with woman friend when Zumda
came up behind and fired four shots
at her. John Fields, a travelling man
from Plaintield, was slightly wounded
by one of the bullets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
a NEW AVERAGE HOURLY
RECOBD BY WILHELM II

Plymouth, England, June 21.-The
North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm III has arrived here, having
established a new mark for hourly
average speed in crossing the Atlantic
Her mark is 2362 knots an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
QUAY's SON TAKES PLACE
OF FATHER ON DELEGATION

Beaver. Pa, June 21.-Richard Il.
Quay, son Of the late Senator NJ. S.
Quay, has left for Chicago TO attend
the Republican rational convention as
the substitute for his father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
SULTAN DECORATEs THE
DAUGHTER OF AMBASSADOR

COnstantinople. June 21.-Tne sultan
has decorated Miss Leischman, the
daughter Of the United States ambas-
sador, whith the grand Gordon of Che
facat. and Comtc Contaud BirOn, to
whom she is engaged, with the second
class of the Mejrie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
TACKLES THE TRUST QUESTION

Tells What Has Been Done Under RePub-
Iican Administrations.
Coming 10 the subject OF trusts he
said: -Four years ago the regulation
by law Of the great corporate COM
binations called trusts" stood sub
stantially where 1t was when the Sher-
man anti trust act Of 1890 was Dassed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Er.Rnnker.. SON HoIh.un.

Kansas City. June 21.-Carey sny-
der son OF X. VI. Snyder. promoter and
ex-babker. pleaded guilty in the crim-
inaI court here OF holding up and rob
bing d pawn shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
DEATH FOR FOUR
SaiIboat Overturned SpiIIing Out
Party in Michigan
Lake.
SAD FATE OF PLEASURE PARTY
Struck by a Thunder Storm Before
the Sails Could be Taken
Down.

Negaunee, Mich, June 21.-Four
persons were drowned yesterday by
the upsetting of a sman sailboat on
Teal lake, about a mile from this city:
The dead are:
CRANE. MISS FLORENCE, aged
IS, daughter of Henry Crane, who is
travelling man for Morrison, Plum
mer & Co, of Chicago.
MITCHELL, ROY, of Negaunee.
ORR, Mrs of Negaunee.
PIPED. GORDON, youngest son of
Capt. Piper of the Hartford mine.
Caught in Storm.
The lake is about three miles in
length. a thunder storm arose and
upset the boat before the sails could
be taken down, and all of the occu-
pants with the exception of John Orr
were dumped into the water. Mrs.
Orr was tangled in the ropes in the
boat, but managed to hold on to the
boat. She was rescued later, but died
before a doctor could be summoned.
Drowning in Montana.
Helena, Mont. June 21.-IarTy
Bullock, aged .. while fishing in BIT
ter Root river lost his balance and
fell into the river. Ernest Rich, who
was walking i'll the vicinity with Miss
Alma Strong, jumped in to save the
boy.
He reached the lad and was at
tempting to swim to shore with him
when both were engulfed in the whirl-
pool and carried away by the current.
Miss Strong tainted when she saw the
two drowning and has since lost her
reason. Mrs. Rich is almost insane
because of the drowning of her son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Co.tIY Fire at = Mine.

Park City, Utah, June 21.-Tne
No. hoist at the Ontario mine near
this city has burned. Loss 100000.
Two hundred men are thrown out OF
employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
KurOpatkin Said to Have
Sustained Decisive
Defeat.
BALTIC FLEET GOES
Squadron Said to be
Safely Back at
V1adiVoStok.

Pekin, June 21.-(From Sinmintun.
June 14.-There are indications that
the Russians have been routed and are
fleeing in panic toward Mukden.
Emerson, the war correspondent, is
reported to have been shot. The re-
treating Russians believed him to be a
spy.
Squadron Again Heard From.
st. Petersburg, June 21-The Vlad.
ivostok squadron has returned to its
home port. The admiralty has re-
ceived a long report of Vice Admiral
Bezebrazoff's cruise. 1t does not men
ton a bombardment of the Japanese
coast
; Vice Admiral Skrydloff has sent the
following message to the emperor:
The cruiser division has returned to
Vladivostok without losing any men
or sustaining any damage"
In view of Skrydloff's statement that
the Japanese transport Sado was
sunk. the admiralty is awaiting an eX-
planation of the Toxic kilograms say
ing the Sado was being towed to port.
Baltic Fleet VIII Go.
ol. L GIGlS =. JUNE 81 nc CLdI
has ratified the decision of the admir-
atty to dispatch the Baltic fleet to the
far east on Sept. Is via Cape Horn.
Says Japs Are InvincIbIe.
New Chwang, June 21.-A Russian
officer who was wounded in the battle
at Vafangow (Telissm has arrived
here. He states that the losses on
both sides were enormous. He places
the Russian casualties at the least at
1000.
He says no soldiers in the world
could withstand the Japanese as they
have been fighting lately. Their artil-
lery fire, he claims. is marvelously ef-
fective. The Russians fought stub
bOrnly, desperately, but were unable
to withstand the enemy's dashing per-
sistency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

1880 a m.-Delcgates have begun
entering the hall. Senator Allison,
the first of the notables. received a
mild ovation. The first hearty ap-
plause was given when the New York
and Illinois delegations arrived.
Speaker Cannon received a great Ova-
ton. Senator Depew and eX-Secretary
Root were greeted with cheers. Sen
ator Fairbanks arrived at five min
utes to - and was greeted with great
cheering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
WILL OF LETTER
Late Millionaire Merchant Leaves
His Property to the Menu
bers of His Family.
AMOUNT NOT EVEN INDICATED
Widow Gets a Third of the Whole
Income-Lady Curzon, $1.OOO,-
OOO-ProVision for the Son.

Washington, D. c., June 21-The
will of Levi z. Letter, the Chicago
millionaire, who died at Bar HarbOr,
Me-, last week, has been fled with the
registrar Of wills in this city. 1t is
dated June1, names Mary L. Letter and
Jos. Letter, his widow and son, as eX-
ecutors and they, together with his
daughters, Nancy Lathrop Carver
Leiterand Marguerite Hyde Letter. and
Seymour Morris, of Chicago, are deS-
ignated as trustees. The witnesses
are his lawyers, Walter V. r. Berry,
Benjamin s Miner and II. b. Rowland,
all of this city. The will leaves one
third of the estate. outside of specific
reserva tIons of coal lands in Illinois,
to the widow and the rest is left for
equal distribution among the children.
There is nothing in the will which in
dicateS the total value of Letters eS-
tate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
CONVENTION BULLETINS.

Chicago, June 21.-The republican
national convention, the 18th in the
party's history, met in the Coliseum
at noon today and organized. The
grand climax. the resolutions, will not
be reached until the third day.
Weather conditions were disturbing.
Fresh breeZes from the northwest
cooled the temperature but indoors,
out of reach of the breeze the day
was hot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

1:4O p. m.-The convention resolves
to seat the delegates from Porto Rico
and two from the Philippines. with
two votes in each delegation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
A TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION EFFECTED
E1ihu Root Takes Chair and Delivers Address,
No Nominations Till Thursday.
TomorrosO and Thursday.

10 by
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ness;r the
fOrmo of
for comm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

The republican convention was call
cd at 12:1O with prayer by Rev Tim
othy p Frost, OF Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21
Provides for His Son Joseph,

After the death of the widow her
portion of the estate goes into the
general estate, which is distributed
equally among the children per stripes,
except the 100 acres of coal lands in
Illinois. which are vested in fee sim
pie i'll Joseph Letter, the son, as soon
as he pays off the amount advanced
thereon by the testatOr. Specific pro
vision is made to guarantee Joseph
Letter an annual income of at least
$4,000 under any circumstances and
to insure him an annual income of
$1,000 in any event after the fulfill
ment of the trust created, for the es-
tate under the terms of the will.
Chauncey Keep, of Chicago, is desig-
mated as the first person to be offered
the first vacancy among the trustees,
and is given 5000 Il year for such ser
vice. The will specifically revOkes all
previous wills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21


A. SlI"eII
wards Georg -
OF MaryIa
to notify Preside
nccnent of the
the ccOnyen en
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

1927 p. m.-TcmpOrary Chairman
Root has just concluded his speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

1:33 p. m.-The convention adopts
the rules of the last republican con
vcntion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

The convention adjourned until
noon tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

Chicago. Ill, June 21.-At 1916 the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-21

Continued on Page Eight.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
Selah.

Fred Blair has gone to Ellensburg on
business.
Henry Gaffney called on Ira King and
family last week.
f. f. Kelso drove through here with a
party of friends Saturday.
Sam Johnston has accepted a posi-
ton with F. L. Charbaneou.
Mr. Achepohl had the hay baler at
work Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs James Deering and little girls
visited with w. L. Dimmick and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira King spent Sunday
with the gentleman's parents in Fruit
vale
Mr.. King the blacksmith says he has
a new ladies' wheel ne would like to
sell.
The Selah baseball team were defeat
ed by the Wenas team Sunday; score
II to IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvey Houser have gone
to Yakima to live, having sold Their
ranch to Geo. Candy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25

room, Miss f. J. Jacobs. Miss Snyder
to be principal of this building.
The social given by the Woman's
guild on Tuesday evening was one of
the most enjoyable affairs ever given
in Sunnyside. Under the direction of
Mrs. Joseph Lannin the hall was beauti-
fully decorated and the program was an
unusually god one. Mr.. A. Woods who
came down from North Yakima to as
sist added mucn to the enjoyment of all
by his violin selections, assisted by
Miss Maud Bennett, who is one of the
finest accompanies in the country.
Prof. and Mrs. Ringlebah, palmists, tMr
Irish and Mr.. Wenner) contributed
their share of fun and Mrs. Dinglebat,
(Chas. Wenner) who was Respondent in
evening dress made many of the young
people happy by telling them of the
good things in store for them. The
ladies realized the handsome sum of
S54 as the receipts of the evening.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
LOOKING FOR A DoMEsTIc

Those who have not received the new
telephone directory can be supplied by
calling on w. l.. Dimmick.
+. l.. Charboneau is painting the store
building inside and out, which adds
greatly to its appearance.
We had quite severe wind here on
the 18th. Outside of a few hats blown
away, we have heard of no damage done
There are quite few head of stock
running at large on the railroad right
of-way, and the parties who own them
will be short few head if the flyer
strikes them.
Water was turned in the Sela1n ditch
last Wednesday, but owing to the ditch
breaking it was shut off to make the
necessary repairs, consequently the
ranches have not had water to insure
an early crop.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
School Section.

John Dorset and family visited Their
son, Orville, on the reservation.
School closed with a picnic on Tues.
day after very successful term.
Andrew Lynch mad a severe attack
of pneumonia, but is now recovering.
The School Section nine played the
Yakima City baseball team on Sunday
The score was 81 to in favor of School
Section.
The Misses Young entertained for din
ner Thursday evening, Misses Lum
Shannon and Larson and Messrs. Nc
Clure, Alexander and Loudon.
Mrs. George Grist had Mr.. and Mrs
T. H. Shannon of the Selah visiting her
and on Sunday had Miss Nellie and
Eula Hardison, Miss Mary Wheary and
f. Pieling of Parker to dinner.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
tract painting the st. Paul & Tacoma
I 1ar r.

tract painting the st. Paul & Tacoma
Lumber company's sheds
Ex-Sheriff II. L. Tucker was in our
community last week.
Gibson & Beaucana1 have just about
completed their contract on the Union
ditch.
Our people are very much annoyed
every Sunday by the constant reports
of the shotgun on the gun club grounds.
We think they should not be allowed
SO near the city.
A. r. Graham came III from Topper
ish and spent Saturday at home. al
informs us that he will soon resign his
clerkship with the Hotel Toppenish,
preparatory to going to Nome, Alaska.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
Belna,

Hugh Grey was Prosser visitor
Tuesday.
George Byrd moved to Mabton few
days ago.
f. Pariuse is going to have nice
dwelling erected in a few days.
Joseph Masone has purchased new
wagon, mower and rake for the coming
season.
The young people of Belma enjoyed
themselves at picnic on the river
Thursday.
George f. Boomer of Prosser, deliv-
cred a fine talk on socialism Saturday
evening at the school house.
Despite the fact that Henry LaChance
lost mis- COW last week, he is wearing a
happy smile on his face. He has a
fine baby girl
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-05-25
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Thinks the Colonel Is Joshing.

Sunnyside Sun-The editor of the Re.
public will yet outrival such well-known
humorists as Josh Billings. Dooley and
our own Hezekiah Hopeful. One OF
his latest jokes is to the effect that the
Yakima delegation to the state conven-
ton would have supported Senator
Baker of Klickitat for governor but for
his well-known friendship for the rail-
roads.