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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
FEDERAL CROWD DEFEATS
YATES IN PREL|MINAR|ES
SEARCHING THE
WITNESSES IN COURT
Trouble Feared at Hearing OF Muir
der Trial in In
diana.

Bedford, Ind. June 20.-IIen-y Tow
and Dave Beasley. the two parties to
the feud which resulted in the killing
of Charles and James R9ut near this
city, were brought from Bloomington
Jail for their preliminary trial. Nearly
100 witnesses are to be examined and
each one is stopped at the stairway
and searched for weapons, the authOri-
ties fearing an outbreak. So far ev-
erything is quiet, but all preca utions
are being taken to prevent trouble dur
ing the trial. The charge against both
Beasley and Tow is murder in the first
degree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
SHOOTS ON PIKE
Col. Zach Mullhall, Friend of
President, Handles a
Gun.
THREE MEN IN A HOSPITAL
elimination OF Quarrel With Cow
boys in a Wild West
Show.

st. Louis, Mo, June 20.-COlonel
Zach Mulhall, Oklahoma's cattle king,
the father OF Lucille Mulhall, the
champion steer roper of the world,
and the friend of President Roosevelt
and of ex-President Grover CIevelan nd,
shot three men at the Wild West show
OH the Pike in the Worlds fair
ground. The shooting was the cul-
mination Of Il quarrel between Null
hall and three cowboys of the Wild
West show. AIulhall is held under ar
rest without bail. Six cowboys are
held in Jail as witnesses. Reed
and Mulhall had quarreled. and
the quarrel was renewed Saturday
night after the evening performance.
MuIhaI Concludes to Finish 1t.
III finish the matter right now"
said Nulhall, and blaZed away with
his revolver. Tie victims of MulhalIs
revolver are being cared for at the
Emergency hospital. They are Ernest
Morgan, of st. Louis, shot i'll the
stomach; John Murrah. shot i'll the
stomach; Frank Reed. shot in the right
There has been trouble for some time
between Mulhall and Reed. The lat
ter says ii was because Mulhull tried
to run things, although he was only
an emplOye, like himself. Last week
Mulhall had Reed arrested on the
charge of disturbing the peace, and
Reed was fined $50.
OuarreIed Over a Horse.
Saturday afternoon, according to
Reed, he received word that some
horses which had gone astray had
been taken up in st. Louis
county, and he went out to get them.
He took California Jack Roberts with
him, over the protest of AIulhall, who
did not want Roberts to go. Aztec
they returned AIulhall went TO the
stables and noticing that one of the
horses had been used asked Reed
what he had been doing with the
horse. Reed replied that he had lid
den the horse when he went after the
y bitter quarrel followed, III
which MulhaII pulled his gun and
threatened TO shoot Reed. The latter
not being armed, he desisted.
How Murrah Got Shot.
At night at the conclusion of the
Wild West show, Mulhall met Reed
as he was emerging from the show.
Mulhal pulled his revolver, but be-
fore he could use it Murrah attempted
to take it away. In the scuttie the
weapon went off and Murrah WAS
wounded. Mulhall then fired point
blank at Reed. the first shot striking
him in the arm, the second Srazed
his neck and hit Morgan. Two addi-
tional shots fired by Mulhan went
wild. Mulhall then ran into another
Pike inclosurc, where he was ar
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
DATE OF BIG FIGHT
AGAIN POSTPONED
Jeffries and MunrOe VIII Not Meet
Till Last Week in
August.

San Francisco, June 20.-Thc jeff
To the last week in August. Manager
Coifroth, of the Yosemite club, and
Harry Pollock, manager for Munroe,
were ut Iurbin Springs, Jenries
training place, and had an interview
with the champion.
JefTricS declared his ability and will
inGncSS to meet the MOntanan on
June 30, but CorrOth, after consult
ing With tue surgeon i'll attendance,
decided that it would be the wiser
course to allow the big pugiliSt more
time to recover from his injury. Man
agcr Pollock was agreeable, but
asked Il 5000 guarantee, which jeff
ries agreed to post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20

from Missouri. As soon as he arrived
he placed outside his room q large
placard announcing that the campaign
of Walter :. Dickey was in progress OH
the inside. Dicliey and his followers
We're the first to pldcard The hotel Will
Roosevelt posters. and he claimed the
title Of first poster man i'll addition
to that of the first candidate to reach
the convention.
The La Toilette people are making
preparations for desperate fight be-
fore the committee OH crcdcatialS. and
expect TO carry on the struggle TO the
bitter end. II. W. CheynOweth, who
argued the case of Governor La Fol
lettc before the national committee,
said: This is going 10 be a fight TO
finish. There can be no compromise,
and if the national convention follows
the lead of the national committee
we must make a final appeal to the
voters of Wisconsin,"
Arrivals from Pennsylvania, includ-
ing Senator PcnrOsC, would not talk
on the vice presidency. The Hawaiians
favor Fairbanks; New Workers do not.
Root said the sentiment in the En-
pire state was strong for Hit, but
Depew Snid "JOe" Cannon was his
man. but he was afraid to mention 1t
TO the Speaker. Both gentlemen from
New York said the trouble with Fair
banks was his silence. The Califor-
mans were rather favorable to Fair
banks, but made the same complaint of
him as did the New Workers. The
Vermont men are for the Indiana
man. while those from Missouri seem
inclined to Hill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
LIGHTNING STROKE
KILLS FOUR BOYS
On Way to Sunday School They Took
Refuge From Storm I'm
der. Tree.

Chester, Pa, June 2O.-Four boys,
on their way to Sunday school, sought
shelter from a storm unner a cherry
tree on a farm near FELTON,. three
miles from here yesterday, and were
killed by a single stroke of lightning
Their names are as follows: Samuel
Clark, Is years old, Chester, William
Davis. II years old. Upland. Alexan-
der Fullerton, 13 years old, FELTON,.
Ross Smith. Is years old, son of the
owner of the farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
THREE MAY DIE Bs RESULT
OF COLLISION IN INDIANA

Nincennes, Ind, June 20.-Thundcr.
ing down steep grade today, Il. and
.. passenger train No. 1. west bound,
crashed through an open switch, col
liding with Il freight train of thirty
cars, resulting in injury to sixteen
persons, three of whom may die, the
latter being John Eisenhart, nine
years old, OF Philadelphia, with party
going to st. Louis; J. l.. Wilmer, of
Cincinnati, and Ed Mason, COvington,
Ky, porter on dining car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
BUNKER HILL CELEBRATION
LED TO MANY ACCIDENTS

Boston. June 20.-AS result of the
careless handling of toy pistols, fire
crackers and other explosives inciden-
tai to the Bunker Hill day celebration,
more than 300 people sought treatment
at the local hospitals. Several of the
patients were dangerously injured.
Torpedoes placed upon the street car
tracks lifted Brookline car from the
rails. Miss Ellen Fahey of Brookline
and another woman were severely in
iured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
GEN. MILES SUGGESTED
FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY

Harrisburg. Pa, June 20.-Gcneral
Nelson y. Miles was the guest Satur-
day of Colonel ]. NJ. Guffey, the Dem
ocratic leader of Pennsylvania. and To-
cal political gossip declares that he
will be the Democratic vice presiden-
tial nominee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
PRoGEAMME OF THE CONVENTION
Signs of IA Fight on Committee ON th5
Question of Tarin.

Signs OA II EIEnl on oh NhS
Question of Tarin.
Secretary Dover. of the national
committee announced this afternoon
the official programme for the three
days of the convention. 1t is as fol
lows:
Tuesday. June 21 Convention
called to order 10y Chairman Henry
{. Payne; prayer by Rev. Timothy l..
Frost; reading of the call for the con-
vention 10y Secretary Dover; intrOduc-
ton of temporary chairman. Elihu
Root. who Will address the cOnven-
ton and report the names of the
temporary officials; appointment of tn"
usual committees.
Wednesday, June 30 - Prayer by
Rev. Thomas l.. Cox; report OF the
committee on resolutions; report of the
committee on permanent organization;
introduction and speech of Permanent
Chairman Cannon; report OF commit
tee on rules; naming by state delega-
tions of the members of the new ma
tioual committee.
Thursday. June 2S - Prayer by
Rev. ThaddeuS \. Snively; call for
presidential nominations; presentation
of the name OF President Roosevelt by
Frank {. Black, of New York, an1
seconding speeches by Senator Bever-
idge, OF Indiana, and others; nominS-
ton OF vice president; selection of
committees for notification of candi-
dates.
The first sign of a figbt in the con.
mittee on resolutions has come into
sight. Senator Hansborough, of North
Dakota, is trying to enlist recruits in
favor of n declaration for revision Of
the tariff. The senator alleges that
in his interviews with delegates and
members OF the national COMMITTEES he
has found a strong sentiment in favor
of reciprocity. The senator under
stands that the stand patters" are in
control. and will be likely to have
matters their own way. However, he
is determined TO make dgnt be:OJe
the committee for the Insertion o. q
revision plank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
PRIZE GRAFTON SHOWN TO
HAVE BEEN PLAGIARIZED

LudinGton. Mich. June 20.-Claude
Watson has been convicted of plagar-
izing bodily from Ridpaths history in
his prize Grafton on Monarchy OF
Man. or Plea for Republican Gov
ernment." which won for him the first
prize in both the state and district high
school oratoricaI contests at Muske-
gon May 13. Watson represented Alma
college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
CAPTURED HIS MAN AFTER
CHASE OF THOUSAND MILES

st. Louis. Mo, June 20-After a
pursuit of more than 1000 miles,
Sheriff Morgan, OF Mills County, Ia.
had arrested Clayton c. Potter, clerk
of that county, on Il charge Of en-
beZzling 5000 of the county funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
VAN WICK MAKES MONEY
AND LRAVEs FOR EUROPE

New York. June 2O.-Former Mayor
Robert Van Wyck, so his friends say.
has cleaned up S1.2OO.OOO on the bear
side of the market. and although a del
egate to the ST Louis convention, is 60
ing abroad at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
FINED $3.50 FOR SELLING
WORLDS FAIR TICKETS

Chicago. June 20.-Benuett Wasscr-
man, the most prominent broker in st.
Louis. has been found guilty of con
tempt in Judge Woods court in vIo-
lating the Injunction against handling
worlds fair tickets issued by the Wa
bash railroad, and fined $50 and
warned against u repetition of the Of
Tense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Francis pIeken. Kear Admiral.

Washington, June 2O.-A cablcgram
Francis w. Dickins. cOInmandant of
the navy yard at League Island, Pa,
has been appointed Il rear admiral in
the navy to nil the vacancy caused by
the retirement Of Rear Admiral J. j.
Read. chairman Of the lighthouse
hoard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
BLACKLIST Is BEYOND
REACH OF INJUNCTION

Cincinnati, o.. June 2O.-Judge Lit
tlcford held that blacklisting can not
be remedied or prevented by injunc-
ton. He refused to restrain the pro-
prietors from blacklisting members Of
the Cab Drivers and Hackmeu !
union, who haYe recently been on a
strike ..--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
DERBY WON BY HIGRBALL:
TIME EQUALS THE RECORD

Chicago June 2U.-W. NJ. Scheftcls
bay colt Iiighlrlll won the seventeenth
American Derby by one length and
. half in front Of Woodson; Rapid
Water was third, length back, with
English Lad, the favOrite, fourth.
The time, 2:33, equalled the record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
BUILDING FALLS:
SEVERAL ARE HURT
Explosion of Ammonia Results Seri-
ousIy in Kansas City
Factory.

Kansas City. June 20.-The four
story brick occupied by the Black
Syrup & Refining company partly col
lapsed today. the result of an explo-
sion of ammonia. Fifty girls and sey-
eral boys were thrown into a panic.
Three girls and one man were serious
" hurt. Two men are still buried in
the debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Rnwbont Orerturnr.

Toledo. June 2O.-By the capsiZiBg
OF a rowboat near Grand Rapids, o..
NJ. y. Bryan and daughter Gertrude.
of NCComb. and a Mr.. HOlbrook, OF
Hoytsville, o., were drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
p.,enport Next Meeting Place.

st. Louis. June 20.-The Working
mems Saengerbund of the northwest
has ended. Davenport was selected
as the next meeting place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Used Graphing Irons.

Here it was that floats were sta
toned from which John NJ. Rice and
David Fulioch, divers, worked. and
around them were police patrol row.
boats, from the sterns of which long
ropes trailed with graphing irons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Found Al Yesterday.

Forty-one more of the victims were
recovered from the East River yester-
day. In the swift waters that run be-
tween the Bronx shores at North
Brother Island, just opposite East One
Hundred and Forty-second street
what rivermen know as a well. 1t is
from that hole in the rivers bottom
that most of the recoveries were made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
FIND MORE BODIES
Divers Locate Another Hole Full
of Victims of the Slocum
Disaster.
RECOVERED IS NOW 635
Are Being Brought From Depth OF
% Feet With Graphing
Irons.

New York, June 2O.-The total vic
tins of the General Slocum disaster
now reaches 635.
A diver at work reports that he has
discovered at a depth of 95 feet a large
hollow in which there are a great
many bodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Manager of Boston store Dead.

president of the Boston store. is dead
of appendicitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20

Russians Expect Better Luck Now.
Lao Yang. juno z0.-For the frEt
Continued on Page Eight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Importance of Alexandria.

The Washington Star Of last Saturday
has the following to say of Alexandria
Few people know that a large part oil
the necessities Of living are brought from
Alexandria to Washington establishments
every day. Washington is and has al
ways been essentially aplace OF residence.
Groceries, drugs, -four, candy and other
like commodities are supPlied from Alex
andria to the retail merchants OF this city
in a quicker manner and at less net cost
than can be furnished from other outside
markets. This bit of information may
be entirely new to many residents Of the
national capital. But there is reason
for it. For instance: A local retail
grocer goes to his sugar bin and finds 1t
empty. What does he do? Write an
order to Philadelphia or Baltimore!
Such a proceeding would take from
twenly-four to forty-eighth hours 10 ge. d
result. He uses the telephone. C al
90 his merchant in Alexandra. Inc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Personal

A quiet home wedding was celebrated
Saturday night, at 1920 Sixth street
northwest, Washington, when Mr.. WIN.
Il Id Scott Msgil aud Miss May Nell
Rucker we're married by the Rev. MIR.
Prettyman. of Mt Vernon Place NJ. r..
Chnreh The bride and groom are
we'll known 10 Virginia.
Representative and Mrs. John F..
Rixey. OF Virginia, will have as their
ouests for the winterin Washington Mr.
Rixey's aunt, Miss L. Henry Rlxey,
and Miss Carrie Fowle Beckham, of Cul-
pepper county. Their daughter, MISS
Mary Barbour Rixey. is visiting IN
Tennessee, where she is being delight,
fully entt rtained BY Miss Mary Deebrell
at her country home. "Colemeer'
near Nashville. Miss Rixey will also
be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. u d.
Wallace, of Nashville, before returning
to Washington, which will not be before
the Christmas holidays. al
Mr.. C. R. Fesgans who has been VIII l
the Southern Railway for some 'Ime' na'
accepted position with me me is,,h;a
Loco motive Works in fhiiane pn'"'
His many friends will regret his depar'
lure from this city %
Mr. George W. Dearborn, formerly OF
,bis civ but now of Amherst, was on
q visit to bis old home yesterday.
Lieut.. C. B. Elliott, form rly OF this
city, has been ordered to Fort Crook,
Nebraska.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
4 Cold Wave.

A frigid wave struck this city and
vicinity Saturday night, and the weather
Yesterday morning and throughout the
day was cold and clustering. The tenn
perature Of the proceeding Sunday was
rather TOO warm for comfort, especially
in the early part OF the afternoon, the
mercury standing between II and ~,
Yesterday it WAS lowering between 70
and % Q There was snow in the suburbs
of Baltimore but was none fell in TINS
vicinity About shutdown the wind d.
minished in force, but the temperature
remained at the freezing point. The
attendance at the various places OF wOr-
ship showed an increase in the morn
ing, but at night only average congre-
cations were present. There were com
paratively few people on the streets dur
ing the day, the cold weather keeping
most people within doors. Warmer
weather is predicted for tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Alarms of Fire.

An alarm of fire was sounded yesterday
afternoon about two o'clock when hre
was discovered upon the roof OF a small
frame house, on the north side of FRANK
lin street. between Pitt and st. Asaph.
The apparatus repaired to the scene, but
the flames were extinguished by people
living in the neighborhood and the en-
zines were not brought into service.
The second alarm, at o'clock, was
caused by fire on the roof OF a mouse
adjoining that which had previously
caught fire. IL was also extinguished
by neighbors. The houses belong to
Mr.. Martin Lawler, and are occupied by
colored people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
FOi,lsIGN NEWS.

A dis1atch from London says that the
Right HoI. Sir Matthew White Ridley,
first Viscount Ridley is dead.
Three Russian torpedo destroyers con-
veying large transport, passed Brest
this morning. A fourth destroyer is
now anchored in the oGing.
Three marines we're killed and one
injured by an explos on ola boiler on a
picket boat connected with the torpedo
school ship Vernon, in Portsmouth har-
Dor. England, today.
The japanese Diet assembled at Toxic
TODAY. After committees had been APP
pointed the body adjourned A notif-
cation was sent to the cabinet that the
House had been organized. The session
will be formally opened tomorrow by the
Mikado, with a speech from the throne.
The referendum has approved the
principle of election ofjudges in Switzer-
land by the people. Hitherto these Of
ficials were elected by the federal council.
Dissatisfaction with this process has been
widespread Tor some time, and it was de-
cided to leave il to tie referendum to
decide
Sixty Turkish officers have seized the
telegraph Office at Ipek, Albania, and are
bombardlng he Sultan with demands for
the payment ofsix months arrears in pay.
They have deiied the governor of lPek,
the vail OF Uskvb, General Hilmi Pacha,
aud other Officials, and have demanded
that they Withdraw from the Office.
The plan for through traiu service
from London to Paris took on definite
he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
,oS.AC BIsEvIlIEs.

The northwest wind Of yesterday pro-
duced remsrkablylOw tide in the river.
Fifteen dodgers were at the stallion
house Saturday night and five last night
A black serge overcoat and vest was
stolen from the residence of Dir. Thomas
Hogan. 23l north West street, Saturday
night
The remains of the late w. II Hayes
VINO died in Washington last week,
were brought here today and inferred in
st. Mays cemetery.
The fine display Of Christmas cakes,
fruits, &c, in Mr.. L Shuman's windows
o. King street attracts the attention OF
all passersby.
Since Friday six women have report
ed to the Washington police that they
we're robbed of their purses, most OF
them in the crowds Of shoppers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
c. :. ELLIOTT,
China, Glass and SilverWare'
42S-43O KING STREET.
Eryptian Smoker rrd s.ndrcss.

An Egyptian c-lokcf 81! Laflc,s! Is
even more helpless siayc t,aa 'e"
Chinese opium Gend. II" kA vs. il.t
in the end Ec viii become Il L.3iil-J.
vet lie rushes toward the awful So;l
with unrelaxcd speed. With the
strange exGltGton which first comes
to the smoker he feels himself floating
from cloud 30 cloud or aiighting In the
gardens of palaces all his own. Most
Of the hashecSh which Eeypt con-
sumes comes from Greece. Iroil the
husks of TIE hemp seeds and tie ten
der hops of the hemp plant tie creeks
manufacture Il greenish power whose
fumes bring the ecstasy its victims
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
Police Court.

lJustice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
James Griffin, arrested by Officers
Henderson and Sherwood for drunken
and disorderly conduct, was sent to jail
for go days.
Edward browns, Au gust Robinson
and w. II. Gilmore arrested by Officer
Ferguson and Arlington on suspicion OF
stealing a watch from W. I. Willis,
were dismissed.
A white man charged with selling
liqaor to minors, was fned SIC.
Walter Graves. coIored, arrested by
Officer Smith charged with stealing an
overcoat, pair Of shoes, gloves and
razors. was sent on to the grand jury.
Lucien Gray.on, arrested by Officer
Allen charged with lraudulently OBJ
tanning a dollar from John Howard, was
dismissed upon paying over the amount.
Harrie Robinson, arrested by Officers
Allen add Beach charged with disorderly
conduct. was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-28
A Card of Thanks.

II il were possible would like 20 thank
individually each one who has shown such a
deep interest in my welfare since my irrep-
preston of sympathy and friendship during
the sickness and suffering of my dear wife,
the second terrible ordeal to which | have
been subjected.
As this. however. would be an alAost im-
possible task. avail myself Of this means TO
give expression of the appreciation which
feel for the universal consideration and
Kindness extended me. May He who
hath said "Inasmuch as We have done
II INTO one of the least Of these ye have done
i INTO me. " abundantly bless and reward the
GOOD people Of Alexandria, who with loving
hearts and willing hands are ever ready Il
contribute TO the relief of His stricken ones
co""''"'N GEORGE w. KEYS.