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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
1nnnest Continues

Chicago, Jan. H.-At the coroner's in- quest over the Iroquois theatre victims to- day Alderman William Mayer, Chairman of the Finance Committee in the City Council testified that the evidence given
 by Building Commissioner Williams to the effect that he had requested increased appropriations for the work In his de- partment was not correct. The appropria-
 ton asked for by tho building department
 was granted in all respects save that $l 200
 was cut from the total amount.
 William C. Saller, a retired member of the city fire department who was in charge of the fire apparatus of the Iro- quois theatre, testified that he never made any report in reference to conditions in
 the Iroquois theatre to the city fire de- partment as he had never been instructed
 to do so. The witness testifi d that If he
 had been able to report hose throwing a fair sized stream of water. he would have
 been able to have eXtinguished the ire at
 the outset. He further admitted thAt if there had been a fire alarm box on the stage of the theatre the fire department
 would have been inside the building in
 less than two minutes and it was mo
 than two minutes after the discovery Of the fire that the flames shot out over the
 audience and the panic commenced
 Fifteen churches were closed today for violations of the building ordinances and Building Commissioner Williams placed them all under police guard until altera- tions are made. Tn addition to closing the churches. policemen were sent tt
 guard a number of lodging houses and the
 building in which q prominent commercial college Is situated, was closed.i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
|PANAMACANAL IN THE SENATE Structures by Senator Newland CRITICISES PRESIDENT. Mir. Depew Defends Course
 of Administration. House Discusses Extravagances of
 Government oficials at the
 Capitol and Passes the Har- rison Monument Bill.
CRITICISES PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. H.-The Senate today listened to speeches by MT. Newlands and Mir. Depew on the Panama canal ques- ton and to speech by MT. Latimer in advocacy of the adoption of plan for the improvement of the public wagon roads of the country. | Mir. Newlands declared that the course of the President in Panama was an act of war and in contravention alikeaof the treaty of 1s46 of international law and of the constitution of the United States. Mir. Depew praised the Presidents policy and law.
 The consideration of the postofice in- vestigation resolution was postponed until Monday.
 Military Claims. Immediately after the Senate was called to order today MT. Pettus, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the bill extending till 1906 the time for the settlement of claims of States for the equipment of troops for the Spanish American war. The bill passed.
 At the request of Mir. Hale the con stderation of resolutions touching the Postoffice Department was postponed until Monday morning next, when they are to be taken up immediately after the routine morning business. The post ponement was made in order to permit the further discussion of other questions during the remainder of the present week.
 In accordance with his previous notice, Mr. Latimer (S. O. discussed the sub- jeet of good roads,. He based his re, marks on his own bill providing a plan of competition between the national gov ernment and the various States for the improvement of public roads. He said that about one-third of our people living h the country districts bear the respon- sibiiity and cost of maintaining the com. mon roads. He contended that this is an unjust discrimination against them. and urged that the national government should bear part of the burden
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
Japanese Reply.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Mr. Takahira, the Japanese Minister here, today called on Secretary Hay and informed him that the Japanese reply to the last Russian note had been delivered this morning. The reply amounts to a denial of all the im- portant Russian propositions and Japan s counter proposals, 1t is said, are Of nature that almost certainly will make them unacceptable to Russia. Therefore most pessimistlc view or the IuIuIe ID taken at Tolxio.
 On the other hand. adVices that come to the State Department from Paris, St. Petersburg and Berlin are all of pacihc character Ambassador Porter, at Paris cables that pressure is to be brought to bear on the would-be belligerents ana particularly on Japan, by at least two or great neutral powers to avert open hostiil- ties. The Czar is reported to be extremely deslrous of preventing war. Taking these two conflicting sets of advices into consideration, the official opinion here Is that Japan will not yield to any such pressure.
 Japan will not yield to any such pres sure. The Japanese Minister has supplied the State Department an abstract Of the last Japanese note. Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador. on his part, has ac- quainted the State Department verbally as Is his custom, with the nature or tle Russian note so that the Department IS fully informed but as both these commit nications have been made in confidence the officials do not feel they should make them public in whole or in part It IS stated, however, that there has been no substantial change in the Japanese propo- l sition nor the Russian counter proposal since they were so lucidly set out by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
LYNCHED IN FLORIDA
NEGRO RAprsT PUT TO DEATH
 BY MOB.
Jumbo Clark Hanged to Tree by Fifty Men in Broad Daylight. The Mob Wore No
 Masks.

Gainesville. Fla. Jan. H.--A negro by the name of Jumbo Clark was lynched at High Springs this afternoon.
 Clark had criminally assaulted a A. year-old girl while she was on her way to school. The matter was reported to the authorities and immediately there went posse in search of the offender. He was captured seven miles from High Springs. Clark was taken to High Springs and made to confront his victim. who identified him.
 Officers left with the prisoner for Gainesville, the, county seat but they were overtaken seven miles from the place and the prisoner was taken from them. He was hanged to an oak tree and his body riddled with bullets.
 There were fifty men in the mob and no masks were worn though the lynching occurred in broad daylight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
FIRE AND THUNDER.
Montana Town is Visited by
 DeYastation.

Havre. Mont, Jan. IA fire which had been subdued early this morning again broke out at noon today in Stringfellow' E drug store. burning the entire block of business houses. including the Havre Ho- tel. The fire then jumped across the street and also destroyed the block of building there, which were occupied by a large clothing store and a number of sa- looms and restaurants. The flames then spread eastward famed by tremendous gale and destroyed an entire block of dwelling houses.
 During the excitement caused by the fire, thieves began to plunder the burning or deserted buildings and secured consid. eHable booty. Assistance was called for from the soldiers at Fort Assiboyne and a detail was rushed to the city and martial law was declared The estimated loss by the fire Is $40O.OO0 with but little insurance. No lives were lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
sERAF1Nos APPOINTMENT.
No Resumption of Relations With
 Mexico.

Rome, Jan. A-The Vatican authorities have been informed that the appointment of Mgr. Serafino. Archbishop of Spoleto, as apostolic delegate to Mexico. cannot lead to the resumption of diplomatic rela- tions between the Holy Sec and Mexico where. since the fall of Maximillan there has existed a complete separation of church and state.
 The late Pope Leo made several at- tempts to have the Catholic religion given official recognition in Mexico. but Presi- dent Diaz constantly and consistently re- fused to comply with Pope Leo's wishes, although not opposed to Catholicism which prospers in Mexico more than 1t does in any of the other Latin-American republics. where it is the state religion.
 The new apostolic delegation to Mexico will have exactly the same powers and limitations as that of the apostolic dele gation at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
To OPPOSE MILLS.
Senators Will Object to His Con-
 frInation.

nrmaL1Ou.
 Washington, Jan. 1.-The nomination. of CsoIoneI Albert L. Mills, superintendent l of tbe United States military academy who has been nominated by the President to be a brigadier general, vice Colonel
 William Dougherty, to be promoted and
 retired, will meet opposition In the Senate
 In the Senate Committee on Military
 Affairs today objection to favorable re-
 port on his nomination was made bSs Senators Blackburn and Scott. It is as- serted by several Senators supporting tho nomination of Brigadler General Leonard Wood to be major general that the opposi- tion Is not due to any anatgonism to Colo- enl Mills, but is move consistent with opposition from Senators to the eonfir- nation of General Wood. Whether this Is true or not, the committee passed the with a brief conference and it Is understood that it will not be taken up again until the contest over the Wood nomination has been brought to q con- clusion in the Senate.
 Colonel Mills was promoted over tho head of a large number of army officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
Sympathy of Bryan.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 14.-The following message was received today by Col. Clark Howell from William Jennings Bryan at Indianapolis. expressing his sympathy at the death of General Gordon:
 Please convey my sympathy to Gen. eral Gorion's family. I mourn with them, the Southland and the nation at the death of one whose loving heart and great mind combined to distinguish him as soldier, orator and patriot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
RenortAd Lvnchinr.

Vicksburg. Miss, Jan. H.-News was re- ceived here today that Butch Riley, the negro who shot pr. c. c. McAfiIlan near Tallulah Tuesday night, was arrested and placed in jail at Tallulah, but the sheriff was relieved of the negro by a strong mob last night and the negro lynched. Par ticulars cannot be learned. There Is but slight hopes for McMillan's recovery. It is reported that the negro's body was cut down this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
Awaits News Prom Pope.

Vienna Jan. 14.-Certain clerical merna bers of the Reichsrath had intended to interpellate the government on the ques~ ton of Austria's exercise of the right of veto in pspal elections. but the Vatican urged them to postpone action pending formal declaration on this subject by the Pope,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
Negro 1robbed by Negroes.

Petersburg, Va, Jan. N.-Information has been received here of the lynching in Sussex County, Virginia, of a negro named Fillmore Mosely, by a mob of negroes. Mosely was tried in the county court this week for killing another negro on the public highway in the presence of the Vlctims wife and child. He was acquitted. Today a mob of negroes, com posed of the dead mans friends went to Mosely's house, seized him. and hung him to tree. and riddled his body with bull let's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
uooIev & Go. Reinstated.

New York. Jan. 1.-The firm Of F. s. Hooley & Co. which suspended during the depression in the stock market some months ago was today reinstated to mem bership on the New York Stock Exchange,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-15
Considerine a Contest.

Washington, Jan. 14.-The House Com mittee on Elections No. today began the hearing in the contest of Cross vs Mcclure. involving the seat as delegate from Oklahoma.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
Loan Association Notice.

The Rock Island Mutual Building.
Loan & Savings association, the oldest
savings institution in this section of
the state, is now issuing its SSth series
of stock. Regular monthly investments
will earn, if left to maturity, 8 per
cent, and if withdrawn before ma
turity a larger per cent than can be
obtained in any other channel for
savings. All funds are loaned for the
building of Rock Island houses, thus
giving employment to our own citi-
zens and thereby stimulating home
trade in every channel. Mechanics in
the building trades, merchants, and all
citizens interested in the progress of
our city will reap a double advantage
through investments in this stock.
f. H. GUYER, Secretary.
Mitchell & Lynde Building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
DAVENPORT DOTS

About two years ago William n.
Boydston, of this city, enlisted in the
United States navy. He : son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Il. BOydstOn. For
over Il year past the parents have not
heard Il word from their missing son.
and now they are greatly concerned
over his welfare. At the time of the
last writing over year ago the young
man was stationed with his ship III
Japanese waters. At that time he en-
closed 500 to his parents in this city
with the information that he would
send some more money home shortly.
Since that time nothing more has
been heard from him, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the distracted par
ents have Of late been making diligent
inquiry of the navy department To
ascertain the present whereabouts of
their son. The young man enlisted as
an electrician and was assigned to
service upon one of the large war
ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
A Startling Test.

To save a life, DR.. T. G. Merritt, of
North Mehoopany, Pa, made n start
ling test resulting in wonderful cure.
He writes: a patient was attacked
with violent hemorrhages. caused by
liberation of the stomach. | had
often found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles,
so l prescribed them. The patient
gained from the first, and has not had
an attack in II months" Electric Bit
ters are positively guaranteed for
dyspepsia, Indigestion, constipation
and kidney troubles. Try them. Only
so cents, at Hartz & Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

mates. Messrs. Rooster. owner. and
Schaum, proprietor. cf the National
hotel. had retained c. ". Neal for the
defense, and it was said that Daven-
port would be a dry town if the
charges were pressed. This meant
that saloons would be closed up in re-
taIiation by the Invocation of the rig
i'll letter of the mulct law. When the
hour of the hearing arrived Mr..
Schaum planked down S25 and costs.
The other inmates arrested in the raid
failed to show up for trial. and there
fore they were declared TO be in de-
fault and their bail was forfeited.
Each had put up so for his or her
appe arance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
CIRCUIT COURT ORDERS.

LAW.-May 31.-2O6. Dwight Bros
Paper company. corporation. VS.. f
J. Bronson. Appeal by defendant
Motion by defendant to set aside order
for refund of $685..
23S, The people of the state of Hi
nois. eX rel s. II. Kenworthy vs.. Tri-
City Railway company. Quo warran-
to. Hearing on motion continues.
CHANCEBY.-May 31.-133, Caroline
Mock. by j. W. Simonson, conserva-
tor. vs.. Charles Mock. ct al. Partition
Master reports collections of amount
of bid and expense of deed and &c evil
dence and conclusions as to solicitors
fees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
IN THE SUBURBS.
ANDALUSIA.

Andalusia. June Mrs. j. II
Rrookman is slowly recovering from
her recent illness.
Reuben Roth has gone to st. Fran
cisville, Ind, to join the clam diggers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Kennedy are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Schneider
at Washington, Ia.
DR.. Frank Vanderveer and wife and
daughter arrived last week from
Iowa to visit relatives.
Mrs. w. \. Smith is visiting in Rock
Island with her daughter, Mrs. Gilpin
Moore.
Miss Myrtle Burgoyne has been Sc
cured as teacher in the primary room
for the ensuing year.
The Baptist society will have their
dinner at the home of Miss Marie
Kruse. Thursday. June 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
A COUGH
CONUNDRUM

When is a cough more
than a cough?
When it's a settled cold.
When it hangs on in spite of
all you can do. Cough mix
lures won't cure it because
they are merely for a cough
and this is something more.
SCOTS Emulsion cures the
cough because it cures the
something more. 1t heals
and repairs the inhamed
tissues where the cold has
taken root and prevents its
coming back.
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4Os Pearl Street. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
Stop and Think

If you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c., NJ. 81 St. p.
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At 4:15 a. m,
arriving at Chicago at S:55 a. m; at
1853 p. m, arriving at Chicago at 9:55
p. m, and at 1850 p. M, arriving at
Chicago at 1855 a IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

At 1880 o'clock this morning Miss
Mary Estella Boyd and Ernest Ed
ward Ransdell opened the series of
June weddings that will make so many
hearts happy in this city during the
month that seems to be particularly
devoted to the little archer and his
victims. DIR. Donaldson. If the First
Presbyterian church, performed the
ceremony, and the young couple will
leave this evening on a western we'd
ding tour and be at home at Mitchell.
:. d., after Aug. l. Mr.. Ransdell makes
his headquarters there while travel
ing for a large jobbing concern. The
bride Is the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel f. Boyd. and has made
her home here for five years. Her
father is district passenger agent of
the C.. X. /. q T.. and she has many
friends here who will wish her much
happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

Chicago. fer the organization of the
Iron Pump Manufacturers associa-
ton. Moline gains the distinction Ct
having the office Of treasurer which
fen To T. IL. Slight. of the Moline
Pump company. The purpose of the
organization is to collect and disScmi-
nate information Of interest 10 the
members, adjusting differences that
may from time to time arise and in all
lawful ways to promote the interests
Of its members.
FOley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to
children. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

The funeral of the late John Pruter.
Of 1919 West Fourth street, was held
at > o'clock this afternoon with inter
ment at Paramount cemetery. De-
ceased was a native of SchleSWig-Hol-
stein, Germany. and had lived here
since 1883. He is survived by his wife,
one son and two sisters. His father
and two brothers still reside in Ger
many. Deceased was Il painter and
paper hanger by trade and had been
in the employ Of John Cameron d
Sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
MISS ROSE OWENS,
WASHINGTON, D. c.

If you are a suffering wo-
man we would say to you
that Wine of Cardui seldom
fails to completely cure any
case of female ills. We say
emphatically. it never fails
to benefit. Every day hun
dreds of sufferers are writing
to our Ladies' Advisory De-
partnent. The letters are
opened by persons compe-
tent to give advice. Mrs.
ZONES was cured by follow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

Michael Foley, young man IS years
of age, was brought before Justice
Hall late yesterday afternoon upon
the charge of burglary. He is accus-
ed of having entered the home of Miss
Nellie Flynn, one Of the popular sales
ladies at the St. Onge store, and steal
ing therefrom iewelry valued at over
$50. Among the articles stolen was a
gold watch valued at $40, a diamond
brooch valued at $50 and an opal ring
valued at so. Young Foley had sold
the stolen articles to several parties
about town and so far most of the
plumber has been recovered and re-
stored To its owner. Young Foley was
arrested some time ago. being impli-
Gated with other boys in the theft of
a large quantity of brass from the
Rock Island railroad company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

your Wine of Cardui and only needed to
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var HEN Miss Rose Owens, who
w has a responsible position in
w the Government service at
Washington, D. c., decided to
try Wine of Cardui, she made a wise
choice. Over a million women have
been relieved of female weakness by this
same Wine of Cardui. 1t is not
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corrects arrangements of the menstrual
organs. 1t strengthens the nervous
system, gives tone to the bodily func
tions, acts directly on the genital
organs, and is the finest tonic for wo-
men known to the science of medicine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

ing the advice which was freely given
her by the Ladies Advisory Depart
ment. Miss Owens was cured without
advice by just buying s1.00 bottle of
Wine of Cardui from her druggist and
taking this great medicine in the pri-
vacy of her home. No doctors ex-
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essary. You have read what these two
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August Is, 1900, Mrs. w. H. Jones,
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
EDUCATIONAL TOUR.
Peoria, ILL.,, to Warrington. ID. G., and Re-
turn April 23. 1904.

turn April 23. 1904.
Directed by c. Il. Vanderyort, prin-
cipal of Greeley school, Peoria; $40,
the regular railroad fare, covers every
necessary expense for the week, in
Guiding meals, sleeping ear berth,
board in Washington, guides, side
trips, etc. Send for circular giving
detailed information. Allen NJ. Nye.
I. p. a., Big Four Route, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

Art Carlson. lad in his teens. who
burglarized III. {. {. Beckmann's gro
Gerry store after closing hours last Sat
urday night. was given a sound lee
ture by the police magistrate. Owing
to the lads youth Mr.. Beckmann was
loath to prosecute him. and therefore
the judge read the boy a severe lee
ture. telling him that his act was the
first stepping stone toward the re-
form school. The lad cried bitterly
and faithfully promised never to he
caught in bad company or to steal the
least trifie again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
No. 72O Seventeenth ST.,

eff every suffering woman
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Wine of Cardui that / had,
your medicine will be most
popular. About a year ago
l began to have a worn out
tired feeling with lassitude,
pains IN the back and head
which kept increasing every
month. l felt that l needed
something, bot to get the
right medicine was the trou-
BE. I finally decided on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Cheap rates to st. Louis, Mo-, on ac-
count of the exposition via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
Office 800 Main street, Peoria, III. G.
\. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & St. p. at
1920 p. NJ, or the early morning train
at $3.50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-01

The police court was thronged yes
terdav with curious citizens DESTROYS
Of learning whether or not Peter
Schaum. the proprietor of the Ma
tional hotel. would make good his
boast and fight the charge lodged
against him. that of being a keeper
of a house of iIl-fame. and against
six others charged with being in