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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
MINERS OF IOWA CALLEn
FOR ANOTHER CON- -AENCE

Oskaloosa. Ia. April 7.-An official
call has been issued from mineI-' head
quarters here for a joint meeting or
operators and miners on April II. at
which it Il certain some agreement
will be reached and the differences
between the miners and operators sat
isfactOrily adjusted. 1t is predicted
that the 1900 striking miners In Iowa
will be back at work within a week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
CONGRESS ACTS TO ALLOW
ACCEPTANCE OF SNUFF BOX

Washington, April T.-Senator Cul-
lom has reported fayorably from the
senate committee on foreign relations
bill TO authorize Herbert w Bowen,
minister of the United States TO Vene-
zaela- 10 accept the gift of gold snufr-
Dox conferred OH him by the shah Of
Persia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
WAS Onto THE JAPANESE
Korean Who AdmIres the Russians Talks
Freely at Port Arthur.

Port Arthur. April Z. The AsSo-
ciated Press correspondent has had an
interview with a high parsonage close
IL connected with the emperor Of
Korea. who left his native land be
cause of the administrative reforms in
troduccd through the influence of the
japanese. Apparently rejecting the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
POPULATION is
PUT AT 79,9OO,3 ,389
Census Department Estimates In-
crease Has Been Nearly A.
100000 Since 1900.

Washington, April THE census
bureau today issued bulletin which
gives the estimated population Of the
United States for 1903, exclusive Of
Alaska and the insular possessions,
at 79,9OO,3s9. an increase Of 3,9Oj.814
since the census Of 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
TAFT To BE spooner,s Guest.

Madison. Wis, April :. - Secretary
Of War William II. Taft will be in
Madison May II. the guest of Senator
Spooner. Secretary Taft will address
the national convention of the Psi Up
sflon college fraternity here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
Game lie Arain.

St Louis. April THE st Louis
National League team defeated the St
Louis Americans in the fourth game
for the local cha mpionship- Each tea m
has won two games. The score: Ma
uonals q, Americans ?.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
Crash in a Tunnel.
COURT DELAYED HALF HOUR
WHILE PRISONER SLAVES

Jackson, Ky. April 7.-"Bummer''
Spicer, charged with the murder of
James Johnson. delayed the proceedings
in his hearing thirty minutes while he
shaved. Upon making his appearance
Judge Hargis postponed the eXamina-
tion until tomorrow. owing to the alb
Sence Of witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
IN SUPREME COURT
Lynchehaun Case Argued Before
Highest Tribunal of
the Land.
DECIDE CHARACTER OF OFFENsE
Fate of ExtraditiOn Treaty in the
Balance-Turner Hear
ing.

Washington. April Alignment has
been heard in the case OF Thomas
Walschc. or james Lynchehaun, in
volving an Interpretation of the eX-
tradition treaty with Great ritain.
Lynchchaun is an IriShman who while
residing on Achill island in 1894 made
mCrderous assault on his landlaGy,
Mrs. Agnes Mcdowell, and was SEN
fenced 10 Imprisonment for life. Is
Gaping in 1908 he came To the United
States. When arrested in indianapolis,
he denied his identity, but the courts
held that he had not succeeded in
establishing that he was not the man
wanted.
Crime Held Political.
The United States commissioner,
however. refused the mans eXtraditiOn
on the ground that the crime was 10
litical and therefore not extraditable
under the treaty. The question be-
fore the supreme court therefore. deals
especially with the character of the
offenSe. and was argued from that
point OF view. The supreme courts
decision may determine whether the
eXtradition treaty Shall live or die.
Case OF Anarchist Turner.
Washington. April THE first case
calculated to elicit an opinion from the
United States supreme court on the
provision OF the act of March >. 1903,
prohibiting the landing in the United
States of theoretical anarchists from
other countries, has been argued in
that court. The case is that of John
Turner. an EngliShman who soon aft
Cr landing in New York last October
was taken into custody at the inStiga-
ton of the board Of immigration and
ordered depOrted. The order has been
sustained by Secretary COrtClyOu and
the circuit court for the southern dis
trict of New York.
Payne Goes on a Health Trip.
Washington. April =. - Postmaster
General Payne has left here on the
Norfolk boat for a period Of recupcra-
ton at old Point Comfort, Va. Though
considerably better than he has been
since his illness first confined him 10
his bed he is far from being Il well
man.
Buried on Shiloh Day.
Washington, April 7.-On the ami
Verary of the battle of Shiloh. where
he was seriously wounded, the late
Gen. Americus V. Rice. of Ohio. was
buried at the National cemetery at Ar
linGtOn.
For Feet Sugar Men.
Washington. April THE senate
has passed a resolution authorizing the
printing for free distribution of no.
600 copies of a recent report on the
beet sugar industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
Bank Reoprp. for Businc,s.

Akron o.. April THE Akron Saw
inCs bank, which closed Tuesday. bas
reoDened its doors for business. with
the receivers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07

views of the emperor this parsonage
said:
Il saw the Japanese action. 1t is an
attempt TO apply to Korea the policy
which the British have adopted in
India. My country has reason to sym
pathize with the Russians, knowing
the justice of their policy toward the
natives of Amur, where many Koreans
labor"
Smallpox Report Exaggerated.
Yale. Mich. April THE report Of
a smallpox scare here is much eXagger-
ated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
BREAKS OVER
President Roosevelt Suspends
Civil Service Rules to Fa.
Vor Friends
SIXTY TIMES TO M'KINLEY's 8
Shown by Report Sent to Speaker
Cannon by Civil Service
Commission.

Washington. April "A report sent
to Speaker Cannon by the civil service
commission shows that while Presi-
dent Mckinley suspended the civil SER
vice law three times for the purpose
of making appointments without re-
quiring the applicants to take an eX-
animation, President Roosevelt has
suspended the law 60 times for the
purpose Of appointing persons or al
lowing their promotion without eX-
animation.
The persons whom President Nc
Kinley appointed were James y. Ty-
ner. Harrison j. Barrett and Clifford
Pinchot. who was made chief of the
forestry division in the department of
agriculture.
Details of Suspensions.
In details the suspensions of the law
by Mr.. Roosevelt are: as follows:
Thirty-three appointments allowed
without examination. In this head the
positions covered by the orders range
from a position in the Indian service
to coachman in the navy depart
ment. Eleven reinstatements were al
lowed without regard To the year linn
il fixed by the rules. one certitication
authorized without regard to the con-
dition of the apportionment; one re-
issuance of certificate authorized; one
certitication allowed without regard
to the position of the name of the eli
gible: four transfers allowed from I'M
classified or excepted positions to
classified positions; one transfer al
lowed from temporary to permanent
classic position; two transfers al
loweG without regard to rule requiring
six moathS' prior service. one transfer
with regard to the rule re-
quirin@ the same line of work; three
temporary appointments extended
regard to the limitations of
the rule; one acceptance of applica
tion for examination allowed notwith-
standing age limit fixed by the rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
INDIANS IN
COLLISION
Disaster to Party on
Way to See ROOse-
welt.
26 DEAD OR HURT
Survivors Flee From
Scene in a
Panic.

haywood, H., April 7.-SiNty-three
Indians in a special car enroute to
Washington to see President Roose-
welt were smashed into by Chicago
& Northwestern mail train near here
today during n dense fog.
Three Indians were instantly killed,
three fatally injured and 20 Others
more or less seriously hurt. The In
dians who were not pinned in the
wreck fed in Il panic across the prai-
rie. All the victims Of the wreck were
Indians.
Survivors Chant Over Dead.
After the bodies of the dead had
been removed from the wreckage and
placed in Il row beside the tracks an
incident probably unparalleled in
railway records took place. The unin-
iured among the Indians gathered
about and led by Chief Iron Tail sol
emnly chanted the Indian deep song
Crash in Tunnel.
Parkersbur@. W. Va. April 7.-One
trainman was killed. one fatally hurt
and three seriously injured in col
lision in tunnel near West Union on
the Baltimore d Ohio road today.
The passengers escaped with slight
injuries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
AIfOnso's Life Endan : :
gered on Visit to
Barcelona.
OTHERS ARE HURT
Republican Sentiment
is Strong in the
City.

Madrid, April An official tele.
gram from Barcelona states that as
King Alfonzo was leaving the exhibi-
ton a petard was exploded. injuring
two peasants. One arrest was made
Visits the Factories.
Barcelona. April 7.-King Alfonzo,
accompanied by Premier Maura and
War Minister Linares, started this
morning on round of visits to the
factories. where he conversed with
the working people. Everywhere the
king was accorded a most cordial re-
ceptiun.
HOtbed of RepublicanIsm.
barcelona. Spain. April king
Alfonso arrived here for a fOrtnight's s
visit to Catalonia. The king, who
was accompanied by Premier Maura,
War Minister Linares and Il numerous
suite, had Il respectful reception.
which has not been marred thus far
by an untoward incident.
The visit of the king to BarcelOnia,
the hOt-bed of republicaniSm. has been
causing the greatest disquietude in Of
ticial quarters, since it was feared the
Republicans and Socialists would seize
on the opportunity to vent on the king
their hatred of Premier Maura whose
strong methods of dealing with the
strike rioters have made him exceed
ingly unpopular. Large numbers Of
anarchists and other suspects were ar
rested during the past week. and as
precautionary measure Il cruiser. three
gunbOats and a large force OF gen
darmeS were sent to BarcelOnia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
CHANGE OF FAITH
President Smith, of Mormons,
Issues Order Doing Away
With PoIygamy.
vIoLAToRs ExCoMMUNICATED
Conference at Salt Lake City Renews
Adherence to Woodruf
Manifesto.

Salt Lake City, Utah. April As a
climax of dramatic scene that thrill
ed 5000 persons in Salt Lake taber-
nacle yesterday afternoon, the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
in general conference, formally re-
newed its adherence to the Woodruff
manifesto against polygamy, declar-
ed that all plural marriages are pro-
and announced that any mem
Der of the church authorizing, con-
tracing. or sOlemnizing such mar
riages would be liable to eXcommuni-
cation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
Text of ofProcIamntIon.

The prOnunclamentO, introduced by
President Joseph f. Smith as Il Sc
queHce of the Smoot investigation
and adopted unanimously by a reso-
luton introduced by Apostle Francis
NJ. Lyman, president of the quorum
of II apostles. Is as follows:
''Inas much as there are numerous
reports in circulation that plural mar
riages have been entered into con-
trary TO the official declaration of
President Woodruff Of Sept. 20. 1890,
commonly called the manifesto. which
was issued by President Woodruff
and adopted by the church at its gen
eral conference Oct. 6. 1890, which
forbade any marriage violative of the
law of the land. l. Joseph +. Smith,
president of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, hereby
affirm and declare that no such mar
riages have been solemniZed with the
sanction. consent. or knowledge of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, and
FOrbIds PoIyRamy.
Il hereby announce that all such
marriages are prohibited. and if any
officer or member Of the church shall
assume to solemniZe or enter into
any such marriage he will he deem
ed i'm transgressinn against the church
cording to the rules and regulations
thereof and communicated there
from. JOSEPH +. SMITH,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-07
Landing supplies on Vain.

Toxic. April "A Seoul dispatch
says Japanese supply steamers are
landing cargoes at various points on
the Korean shore of the Yalu.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
OBITUARY.

Cecilia Bellomy, wife OF William
5. BellomY, OF Casper, KY, depart
ed this life May 25th 1894, at the
age of 81 yrs. and % days. She was
the daughter of Ullric and Eliza
beth Miller. She was married to
william S. Bellomy September 10,
1886. They lived quietly and hap
Ply together having comfortable
and happy home which was bless
with five bright girls, the oldest
now being l6 years OF age and the
youngest 2, She trained her chill
dren right, they being her con-
slant care. She leaves with hus-
band and daughters a father and
mother. four brothers, and three
sisters and host OF friends who
mourn their loss in her death. She
was . devoted Christian having
Joined the Methodist Protestant
Church in her youth. Sh9 en-
braced the religion Of our Lord
Jesus Christ about 10 year ago and
her life has been a written epistle
since. She was taken sick with ty-
phoid fever on the 2nd day of last
March which seemed to battle the
skill OF our best doctors.
She patiently endured her afliic-
ton for nearly three months and
being ready for the summons she
spoke OF ii as il taking journey
not withstanding she suffered in
tensely most of the time. Last
Thursday, May 25th, surrounded
by father, mother, two brothers
and one sister, her immediate fam
ily and number of friends, hei
spirit passed quietly away
We extend our sympathy to her
bereaved family, especially The
husband and children.
Weep not for her for our los
is her eternal gain. She is home
at last on heavenly mountains
having heard the "Come and entel
inn. Saved by life's fair flowing
fountain saved from earthly tain
and sin. T. d. D.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
HEALTHY MOTHERS.

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to Their
children. Yet 1t is no unusual sight 10
sec mother, with babe in arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the symp-
toms OF consnmptive tendency. and
why should this d lngerers condition ex-
ist, dangerous alike to mother and child,
when DR.. Bosclee's German SyruPwould
put stop to it at once. No mother
should be without this old aud tried rem
edy in the tlousc-for l.. timely use will
promptly cure any lung, throat or bron-
chial trouble Ia herself or her children,
The worst cough or cold can be speedily
cured by German S,rup; so ca hoarse-
ness and congestion Of the bronchial
tubes. 1t makes expcctoration easy, and
gives instant relief and refreshing rest
to the cough-lacked consumptive. New
trial bottles, 25c; large size, 75c. Atal
druggists. LOaisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
Program.

For Sunday School Convention
OF Magisterial Dist. No. ,, com
posed OF Fallsburg and Bear Greek.
To be held at Long Branch, Satur-
day July 8 1904, 10. y. M.
Music and Devotional exercises.
Conference OF workers, w. j..
Vaughan.
Music NJ. II. Rice, Choir leader
Mission OF S. s., II. b. Hulett
and ]. G. l.. Moore.
Pres. annual address, Rev. 7. b.
Bellomy.
Music.
Demands OF the hour, A. Har-
mon aud John Short.
Giving unto the Lord, W. j.
Vaughan.
Music and adjournment.
!, y. M. music NJ. II. Rice.
Christianity and childhood, j
f. Hatten and Robt. Cassidy,
Music.
Business OF convention.
az Report OF sec'ty.
(bJ Sup't.
Song and adj.
Lunch will be on the ground
Everybody invited to come and
! spend the day.
James Casey, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
Republican Preacher on Negroes.

Morgantown, w. Va, June l.
DR.. NJ. f. Compton, OF the M. +.
Church, electrified his congrega-
ton after preaching about the cleo
ton of evils and TIE connection OF
the negro with them by saying
that the North had freed the negro
aud given him the ballot, but the
time is to come when it will take
the ballot away from him.
81 expected to be cheered for that
statement y he said, and then the
cheering came in a tumult. lie
was preaching to the veterans, who
had been escorted to the church by
the Junior Order. 81 am a repub-
Iican, but / have seen too much Of
the negro in politics. He is de-
moralizing to himself and the
whites. All day on election day
saw drunken negroes associatine
with white men and / saw one O
them run into an old, grayhaired
woman and almost knock hei
down..
The sermon caused a sensation
The church was crowded and hun
dreds had to be turned away,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
West Virginia Republicans.

Washington, May 30.-There is
little alton ot among West Virgin
ia Republicans to conceal the bad
splitin their ranks. The fight be.
tween Dawson and Teter for the
Republican nomination for Govern
or daily i, comes more bitter and
the State Convention at Wheeling
early in July promises to wind up
in bolt by the Teter faction,
which from present indications
will be defeated and the tax re-
former, Dawson, who is opposed by
the MIN and railroads, will be
nominated.
Representative Hughes, OF the
Fifth West Virginia district, was
in Washington for few hours and
shares with his fellow Republicans
the general feeling OF dependency
over the situation.
ssUnless there is a change" said
Mr.. Hughes today, sour party
promises to go into the coming
election ba d ly handicapped
through factional difference.
"There must be a change for the
better or we will lose the coming
election.
"The greatest bitterness is being
manifested on both sides, and 1t is
going to be difficult matter tc
unite the adherents or Dawson ant
Teter so that we may carry thu
State.
sit looks now as if Dawson viii
be nominated. The people seen
to be for him, and regardless o
the strong fight being made b!
Teter, Dawson is clearly gaining
aud / think he will be nominated
by the Wheeling convention"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10

Last night after the lodge hour,
all the members present OF Evan
gellne Lodge, No. SO, |. o. o. f., at
the invitation OF Brother Leo
Frank, repaired to his elegant
home aud partook OF delightful
treat of light refreshments. The
reception was In celebration OF the
fourth anniversary OF the institu-
tion OF Evangeline Lodge No. So.
The table WAS decorated In the
lodge colors aud loaded with flow
ers. The bountiful spread OF straw.
berries, ice cream, cake and fruits
was delicious and was served with
charming hospitality by Mrs
Frank, assisted by her sister, Mrs.
BernhoItz. There were eleven OF
the brothers present. After the
inner man had been satisfied,
Brother Peter Hinkle made a few
feeling remarks on the true ties OF
brotherhood which animates the
mem beers OF Evangeline Lodge.
The true orator OF the evening
proved to be the Post Noble Grand
p. j. MaiIlard, who delivered an
eloquent address on the mission
and work OF Odd Fellowship In pro-
noting the universal brotherhood
OF man. After enjoying chat
while smoking some OF Brother
Franks good cigars, a hearty good
night was said and the brethren
departed for their homes filled
with good cheer and brolherly
love. -Joancrette Tia News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
THOMAS.

Plenty OF rain and small tide
In Johns creek.
Farming is prosperous at this
place.
The Quarterly m, citing was held
at Banion Saturday aud Sunday.
A good attendance aud a very in
teresting sermon by Rev. Tyree.
On Saturday OF the meeting al
grand wedding came of at church.
The contracting parties We're w. c.
Blackburn and O. + Runon.
They receive the congratulations
OF their many friends.
"Senator Smoot" is whiting at
his fathers, David Roop.
Roland Hunt and Miss Alice
Colllnsworth spent last Sunday
4 evening with Misses Notlie, Alice
land Hester Scalf.
Mrs. Ollie jackson called on her
sister-in-law. Mrs Lizzie Hunt,
who has been very sicA with ty.
phoid fever, but who, We are glad
to report is improving.
Miss Nettie Scalf was calling on
friends Monday.
William Sherman died last nigl
after a protracted illness,
Nm, Scalf, Jr., and Miss Gracl'
Blackburn were united in hol.
matrimony at Williamson, W. Va
They are both OF Gulnare, KY, ant
their many friends wish them
long, happy aud useful life.
Mr.. aud Mrs. r.. G. Welker and
company of young people fror
. PlkevilIe visited at Rev. NJ. Bevin
Sunday.
The Misses Cassidy, Of Eden, al
visiting their uncle, Mr.. Taylor.
II Miss Angie Maynard, OF Clin
F." returned home yesterday after
two weeks visit to her sister, Mr.
JEFF Collinsworth.
> John Sellards and wife visitc
: his mother, Mrs. Emaline Collin
: worth, few days ago.
y Madam rImor says there is g
y ing TO be more weddings 500
= Luck to them all. jim.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10
"Nothing More
to Pay"

That what he said and further, ne
tMr. Ebe Walter, Of Clarksviiie
Del.), said this; .i,,,,,,
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The fact is that a Fifteen-9e s,
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New York is very interesting
document. A yearly dividend, =
increasing each year after the policy,
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keeping it for your heirs at the
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10

The best disiufectant of all Is sunlight
II destroys BY its very brightness all Sorts
of germs and at the same time helps the
growth of plants and animal life. Doubt
less all have noticed that mould grows
during the night and in dark, damp cellars.
Bright sunlight quickly destroys germs,
mould OF other organisms. That IS way 1t
is best to let the sunlight into your houses
for its purifying influence.
At the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical lnsti-
tute, Buffalo, N. y, DR.. Pierce, chief con-
sultiug surgeon, started experiments, some
three years ago, with the Finsen light in
conjunction with the X.ray in the treat
ment of diseases. He got excellent results
therefrom, and was among the hrst 10 adapt
this remarkable cure to many cases which
Il was formerly supposed must OF necessity
be treated by the knife.
Not only Is DR.. X. v. Pierce notable for
his surgical achievements at his hospital in
Buffalo, but nearly third of century ago
/ he discovered certain roots and herbs
which were natures remedies, and sue
/ ceeded in putting them up in form that
/ would be easily procured and ready TO use.
| This he called DR.. pierce's Golden Medical
! Discovery. II maintains the patients nu
triton by enabling him to eat, retain, diges
and assimilate nutritious food. 1t over
/ comes gastric irritaOilty anu symptoms
indigestion, and in this way fever, night
| sweats. headaches, etc, are done away with
II foftihes the body against the germs o
consumption, grip and malaria, it build
up the tissues and puts on healthy flesh
Those desiring to know something abou
the body in health and disease, also medi
cine and surgery, without teehnicalities
should read the Common Sense Medics
i Adviser, which can be had for 81 cents 4
one.cent stamps for the cloth.bound book
Address DR.. K. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-06-10

The schedule on the c. Il O.
road will change in this month, as
was stated some time ago, and the
date has been fixed at June 26th.
Two new Worlds Fair trains will
be placed in service aud there will
be several changes in the time OF
the local trains on tho main line.