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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
LAKE DEADLOCK BETWEEN
MASTERS AND PILOTS HOLDS

Cleveland, May ii The deadlock
between the Lake Carriers association
and the Masters and Pilots associa-
tian over the wage scale question con-
tinues with no Indications of an early
settlement. The executive committee
of the lake carriers met ald discussed
the situation fully. President Living
stone and the other members of the
committee declined to talk for publica-
ton.
Captain Paul Howell, of the Masters
and Pilots association, stated that up
on request of the managers of pasSen-
ger lines running out of Chicago he
will meet them in conference in the
later city probably on Tuesday next,
when it is expected that an effort will
be made to reach an agreement where
by these boats can be operated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
PHYSICIAN COUNTS
LAST PULSE BEAT
Spectacular End of Descendant of
Priestly, DiscOverer OF
Oxygen.

Des Moincs, Ia. May II. - "One,
two. three" Raising himself to his ell
bow and slowly but painfully breath
ing his last breaths. DIR. Crayke Priest
iy, n great-great- grandson of Dr. JO-
seph Priestly, of England, discover of
oxygen. with seemingly studied en-
phasiS counted time against death
from pneumonia. AS he family whis-
pered three" he gasped, his muscles
relaxed and he fell back dead.
DIR. Priestly was one of an unbrOken
line of physicians of more than or
dinary distinction since the days of
the great London physician. His IA
ther. james Taggart Priestly, sur
wives him. Young Priestly became
afflicted with pneumonia a few days
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
TRADE RESPONDS
TO THE WEATHER
Improved Conditions for Past Week
Noted by Dun ~

New York, May 14.-R. G.. Dun IS
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trades says:
SeasOnable weather has restored nor
NAL conditions in many branches Of
retail trade, but the improvement has
NOT yet extended to wholesale, jobbing
or manufacturing departments. except
in special lines. Ii is difficult to find
evidences of increased activity in any
OF the leading industries, and there is
more idle machinery. Traffic conditions
are little changed, railway earnings
in the first week falling 10 per cent.
behind last year, and the late opening
of lake navigation was further retard-
ed by Il strike.
While many features of the bust
ness situation make poor comparisons
with last year, it is worthy of note
that few presidential years have made
a better exhibit. In the leading man
ufacturing industry scarcely any de-
cline in prices occurred during the
past week, but the average has fallen
considerably from the best position OF
last year, and consumers are confident
that further delay will result i'll still
more attractive terms.
Commercial failures this week in
the United States are 23G, against POI
last week, 202 the preceding week and
1876 the corresponding week last year.
Failures in Canada number 23 against
"a last week, 16 the preceding week
and 10 last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
RECESS TAKEN AT 1928.
Rtotous Scenes Marked Closing Hours in
Convention Last Evening.

Springfield, ILL.,. May l4.-Arter
continuous session of over twelve hours
the Illinois republican convention at
lO:2S last night took a recess until
this morning without having named
the candidate for governor.
Previous to the announcement Of
the 10th ballot the shouterS for the
various candidates began a demon
stration in the rear Of the hall and
marching forward invaded the speak
er's stand with their banners, and
struggled for points of vantage. The
press seats were overrun and il was
necessary to call the police To clear
the stand.
The widest disorder prevailed and
for n time it appeared there would be
bloodshed. With characteristic good
humor Speaker Cannon shouted:
The boys in the press gallery viii
please be in order" and the laugh
which followed cooled the heated
blood of the contending shouters, who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

Springfield, May 14.--It was 1880
when Chairman Cannon called the
convention to order with d new gavel
made from the old flag pole raised in
1850 at Palmyra. ILL.,. on receipt of the
news of Lincoln's nomination. Can
non asked friends of the candidates to
refrain from demonstrations.
NO one can reap any advantage
from these demonstrations" he said.
THANK God, it has been demonstrated
i'm the two days meeting that this
convention is composed of 800 men
who are not affected by banners or
huzzahs."
BaIIOtinK Begun at IL.
The 10th ballot began at II o'clock.
There was great cheering when De-
KaIb broke from Yates and voted for
Lowden.
After the 18th ballot the convention
recessed till 3 o'clock.
Expect = Change Soon.
Following the adjournment there
was great CONFUSION anu many It.
ports were heard of different combin-
ations. but so far as can be learned
no definite deal has been arranged.
Inasmuch as county delegates are
anxious to get home. il is thought that
the next session will show a break,
leading to a nomination.
ReconVenes at ,.
The convention reconvened at ,
o'clock. The goth ballot was taken
ant showed no changes of conse-
Guence.
Strain II Telling.
The long strain on the delegates is
beginning to tell and the deliberations
show signs of impatience. Even if a
nomination is reached late this after
noon the session will run into the
night TO finish up the remainder of
the ticket and the other business Of
the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

in the evening and returned to its
KURopATKIN MAKES A REPORT

Japs Turn His Right Flank at SueIIchen-
Other War Movements.
st. Petersburg. May 14.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following Of
fetal dispatch from General Kuropat-
kin: AT dawn May IL the Japanese
began To emerge from Feng- Wang
Cheng on the Liao-Yang road. The
advance guard marching towards Sue
lichen consisted of u regiment of in
fantry, four guns and Il regiment of
cavalry. SueliChen was held by
troop of COSSackS acting as screen
While the Chansialin defile was oc-
cupied by two sotnias. Two compa-
MES of Japanese marched on Chan
sialin and another company advanced
on Suelichen, turning our right flank.
The COssacks then retired, still
keeping the enemy back with their
fire, first upon the Fang-Tien detile
ana finally towards the defile in the
neighbOrhood of the village of
EhumynZo, where they took up a po-
sition. The captain of the SOtnia, De
wahl, was wounded and two Cossacks
were killed. Kuan-ian-San QKwan-
TieDn-SienD was evacuated May 10
by the enemy and occupied by our
COSSackS..
"Reconnaissances failed to discover
the presence of Japanese, in the val
ley of the TsacheO, thirty-seven miles
southwest of GaimadZa (Samatzi or
Sai-Ma-Ki0. On May o and May 10
the enemy's bivouacS were seen in the
valley of the river Unsianheo, near
the village of TaindZa, eighteen miles
east of Siau-Yen and at SedZekhedzc,
at the confluence of the Tayang and
SedZi rivers. On the morning of May
10 n Japanese infantry detachment
about 10000 strong with from fifty
to eighty guns, which concentrated Mt
SalitszaipudZa, started towards Stu
Yen.
''Taku-Shan (ubOut forty miles west
of the mouth of the YaluD and Ching
Tai-Isza Cifteen miles southwest OF
have been occupied by the
japanese. On May II Japanese scouts
at Il point twelve miles south
of Siu-Yen. All was qhiet on May IL
in the district of YinKOw."
Quiet at VIadIvOstOk.
81. Peters burg, May 1.-THE ad-
miralty denies the rumored engage
ment of Rear Admiral lessons squad
ron. \ telegram from Nladivostoll re-
ports all is well there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
JOHN MITCHELL SAYS NO
PRESIDENT WAS CHOSEN

indianapolis. May Il. - President
John Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workers. says that no selection has
been made as yet of man to take the
presidency Of the National Civic Fed
Grafton made vacant by the death of
Senator Hanna. He said that Francis
J.. Robbins. president of the Pittsburg
Coal company; Bishop Potter, and him
self had been chosen as a nominating
committee to name some man, but
none had been chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
THE DEPARTMENT ISSUES
YEAR BOOK OF AGRICULTURE

Washington, Mdy 1.-THE year
book of the department of agriculture
will be issued early in June. 1t will
comprise an edition of 100000 copies,
of which 100000 are reserved for the
use of the senators, representatives
and delegates in congress and the re-
mainder is reserved for those connected
with the work of the department. 1t is
a volume of I2S pages, illustrated with
many Autographs, half tones and text
figures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
DEPUTY WILL GO
TO CAPTURE DIETZ
Proposes to Bring Artillery Into Play
to DisIodge Stubborn
Outlaw.

Minneapolis, May 14.-GeOrge 10th,
deputy sheriff of this (Hennepin) coun-
ty, has volunteered to 20 and capture
the outlaw Dietz, who is holding the
officers at bay near Hayward, Wis.
His offer has been accepted by the
Wisconsin authorities, and he VIII so
at once. He expects to get artillery
from Madison and dislodge the outlaw
without loss of life other than that
possibly of the man himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
WOMAN ESTABLISHES NEW
AND PRACTICAL CHARITY

Nachusa, Ill, May 14.-AIrs. Mary
E. Shippert. a comely little woman,
has established here one of the most
interesting charities lin Illinois. Pos
sessed Of several farms, she has given
one Of them to motherless and ia her
less children. She has placed the char
ity in the keeping of the western sy-
mods of the Evangelical Lutheran
church. The church has accepted the
charge and has appointed a board of
trustees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Washington, May 14.-COlonel Sy-
mons, in charge of public buildings and
grounds. has reported to General Mae
kenzie, chief of engineers, that the
Washington monument was stuck by
lightning on the 9th ult., but was not
greatly damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
SEATS FOR 1O,84O
So Many and No More Can At
tend the Democratic Ma.
tionaI Convention.
ALL ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE
Room for Over Seven Hundred Press
Representatives is Pro-
Vided.

St Louis. May 1.-THE seating ca
paCity of the Coliseum for the Demo
cratic national convention has been
fixed at 1O,S4O, which includes dele
gates, alternates, Representatives of
the press, invited guests, officials of
the convention and the general pub
lie, who will be admitted by ticket.
The preliminary arrangements for the
organizatio of the convention are in
the hands of W. y. DeFord, of Kan
sas, who has eSta blished headquarters
at Hotel jefferson, representing the
subcommittee of the national COM
TOittaa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

was packed with fully 10000 persons
during the session.
At times the scenes were most tur-
bulent. Only the good nature of Speak
er Cannon prevented him from ad-
journing the convention to the hall of
representatives and excluding the pub
lie several times during the day. Its
the d-deSt crowd ever saw" he de
clared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

gave way before the police and were
dragged and driven from the stand.
When quiet had been restored the
11th ballot was ordered.
Leaders Confer.
While the 18th roll call was in prog
ress Maj. Connolly, of Springfield. took
aturs CulIom and Hopkins and Con
greSsman Lorimer left the stand. 1t
was stated the leaders were going in
To conference and an effort would be
made to get the rival gubernatorial
candidates together, and have them
settle the fight.
Before the chair could announce the
18th ballot the shouters again made an
effort to stampede the convention and
rival demonstrations caused disorder
such as is seldom seen in n convention.
1t continued fully half hour and il
was impossible to end it.
Negro Makes Trouble.
In the midst of the excitement two
policemen attempted to stop Il negro
who was carrying a Lowden banner.
The negro resisted, and Police Ser
geant Brightman struck him over the
head. The negro retaliated and knock
ed the policeman over. the officer fall
ing upon Mrs. Richard Yates, who was
occupying a seat in the Morgan coun-
" delegation. Il. VI. Chiperfield. can
didate for attorney general. sprang
between the combatants and the ne
gro was hustled out of the hall. He
was armed with a revolver.
Effort to Adjourn.
While the 18th ballot was in prog
ress the leaders made an effort to ad-
iourn until morning. Cannon favored
adjournment and sent word to the
candidates asking them to confer on
the subject. Yates returned from the
conference and announced that he
was against adjournment. Cannon
announced that il was in the province
of the convention to decide what it
would do. The delegates demanded a
roll call and the chair ordered the
clerk to proceed.
Finally Agree on q Rest.
While the fifteenth ballot was being
taken the leaders got together and
agreed TO the only thing they had so
far agreed to adjournment 10 10
a. m. today, and after continuous
session of over twelve hours the con-
Yention at 1928 p. III. took a recess
until 10 O'Clock this morning. Dur
ing the long hours the great body was
in session it was in practical dead
lock. and when by general consent the
recess was taken neither of the seven
candidates had secured an advantage
OF any moment, each of them was
holding practically his original
strength.
While the tiresome baliotinS went
forward the party leaders conferred in
fruitless efforts to get compromise,
but all of their efforts went for naueht.
and there is nothing in the situation
at this writing 10 warrant the predic-
ton of a break today. The conven-
ton was at once the largest and the
most turbulent held in the history of
the state. The great convention hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
SANTA FE STRIKERS WANT
DISSOLUTION OF INJUNCTION

Topeka. Kan. May 14.-Attorneys
for the striking Santa Fe railway na-
chinists have fled n motion in the
district court 10 have the restraining
order against the strikers dissolved.
Tie hearing is set for Monday. The
strike situation is practically til
changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
MISS CLARA BARTON
RESIGNS OFFICE
Taken by Mrs. John A.
Logan.

Washington, May 14.-Miss Clara
Barton today resigned the presidency
of the American Red Cross and was
succeeded by Mrs. Gen. John y. Lo-
gan, the vice president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
schu1e Is out of the Meet.

Ann ArbOr. Mich, May lit has
been decided that Schulz, the great
high jumper and hurdler, is ineligi-
bic TO compete in the conference meet
at Chicago. This is Il severe blow TO
the Michigan track team. 1t was found
that Schulz had completed the four
years allowed college athletics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
Sigma M District Convention.

Madison. Wis. May 1.-THE district
convention of the Sigma Nh fraternity
opened in the Fraternity lodge with
a secret business meeting. A banquet
was served last evening and a ball
Will be held tonight Delegates are
present from the Universities Of Chi
cago. Illinois. Michigan. Albion. North
western Evanston, ILL.,. and Gales
burr Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
TIEUP IN CHICAGO BOOK
BINDERIES AT LAST ENDS

Chicago, May 1.-THE tie-up of the
Chicago book binderies ended today.
Conditions that existed prior to the
strike Will continue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
Arrangements for Press.

Provision will be made for 3J2 woI *
ing newSpupermen. who will be seat
ed III Correspondents - sections 1 and
>. Seats are provided for $50 addi-
tional newspapermen who will Occu-
py press sections 1 and >. The
arena floor will be lso arranged that the
delegates, in number $50, will be seat
ed directly in front of the platform.
Behind them will be the $50 alternates.
Further pack will be two guest sec
tions, i'll which will be accommodations
for COG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
JURY DIsAGREEs OVER CASE
OF FORMER MAYOR AMEs

Minneapolis. May 1.-THE jury in
the case of former Mayor Ames, on
trial for bribery, was discharged at
noon without res ching an agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
BIG RETAIL FIRM
SELLS BUSINESS
SchIessinger IL Mayer Bought by
Marshall Fields Manager
for $3,OOO,OOO.

Chicago, May 14.-Harry G. Self
riGge, general manager Of Marshall
Field & Co. retail, has bought the bug
business Of SchIessinger & Mayer. The
price paid is S5,OOO,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
Follow Race War in East
Texas in Few
Weeks.
ARRESTS ARE MADE
Most of Crimes Charged
to Gang of Mixed
Color.

Houston, Texas. May 1+.-Thirty-
one murders, which until now escaped
prosecution. have been committed in
east Texas in the last few months.
This report is made by Capt. j. w.
Mcdonald. of the Texas rangers, who,
acting under instructions from Gov.
Lanham. took five assistants and
spent the last two weeks in Trinity,
Walker. Madison and Leon counties
ferreting details of bloody crimes.
Capt. Mcdonald. has now made his
first official report.
Gang Covers Five Counties.
Most of the crimes are attributed
to a disreputable gang which has
members in five counties. Most of the
victims were colored, but at least sew
en- were white. Racial prejudices
seem in the main to be responsible.
Hundreds of colored people have
fled. fearing death. Fifteen of the al
legged murderers were arrested by
Capt. Mcdonald and his men. and
grand iuries have been hastily sum
moned TO make legal Investigations.
Has Been Threatened.
Capt. Mcdonald has received re-
peated skull and crossbone warnings,
but is staying bravely at his work.
His headquarters are at Trinity, and
he says he Will not leave the section
until he has cleaned out the gang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
TROOPS TO THIBET
British Soldiers in India Notified
To Be Ready for Active
Service Pretty Soon.
CURzoN Is TO BE HoNoRED
Fitting Reception for Him When He
Arrives Home From
India.

Simla, British India, May IL
Half battalion of fusileers and half Il
battalion OF naval infantry, with four
10-pounder guns, have been warned to
prepare for service in Thibet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

hoAllllds bAlAlSu AhhIcls NAY
! Half a battalion Of fusileers and half a
battalion cf naval infantry. with -four
10-pOunder guns. have been warned to
prepare for service in Thibet.
London, May 14.-When Lord Cur
ZOn arrives here on Monday he will re-
ceive the Fluctuations of his supporters
for what they consider the most impOr-
tant stroke of British-Indian policy
that has signaliZed his viceroyalty-
the dispatch of a mission with an
armed escort to Thibet. The mission
is expected to accomplish certain con-
crete things, but above all TO spread
the fame of the British name in the
dalai lama's country and permanently
to secure the northeast frontier of In
dia.
Expected to See Fighting.
At the outset the imperalists fore
saw that fighting was likely and that
Great Britain would be in u position
TO meet Russian protests with the
blood and treasury argument Hence
Thibetan pugnacity is materially fur
lneTlnS lnc DaSlC plalS OF the empire
builders in Asia. Diplomatists credit
CurzOn and Kitchener with a deter
minatiOn to profit by RusSia's preOccu-
patton in the war with japan.
Second Court at Buckingham.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
held the second court of the season
at buckingham palace. at which there
was an exceptionally large representa-
tion of royal persOnages. The king
and queen We're accompanied by the
Prince and Princess of Wales. Prin-
cess Victoria. Prince and Princess
Christian and the Duke and Duchess
Of COnnaught. Princess Patricia OF
Connaught was one of the debutants.
Some of Us Were Presented.
The court was attended by Il large
number of high officials and memebrs
of the diplomatic corps, the latter in
Guiding Ambassador ChOate and Henry
White, first secretary of the United
States embassy. The United Statesan
presentations included Mrs. Larz An
derson, of Washington. wife of the
former second secretary of the United
States embassy. and Mrs. and Miss
Rose Winans. of Baltimore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

Shan Hal Kwan, May IA report
of severe engagement in the hills
around Hsiu Yen last Thursday has
been received. 1t lacks verification,
but according to it the Russians lost
1.5OO men killed and wounded. The
japanese occupied the town of Hsiu
Yen. The Japanese loss is not given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14

Japs Turn His Right Flank at SueIIchen-
Other War Movements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
battle OF THE BALLOTS
STILL RAGING FIERCELY
AT THE STATE CAPITAL
Day Fails to Bring the Expected Break in the
GubernatoriaI Deadlock.

RECESS AFTER 18TH VOTE TILL 3 P. M.
Yates Continues to Lead, Ali Efforts to Break in
On His Delegations Failing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-14
Small Russian Reverse.

Toxic, May 14.-Japanese troops
have occupied Kwan Tien Sien, sc
miles northeast of Feng Wang Cheng
Thursday Il detachment of japanese
attacked and disposed of 300 Russian
cavalry men, retiring from Tuch Ii
Chan, and captured and wounded an
officer and two men.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-12-16
"A Timely Suggestion

This is the season Of tile year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-.
plenishes her supply ct Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. 1t Is certain to be,
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and
satisfactog, when itsis kept at band,
and given as the cold is contracted
and before it has become settled in.
the system. In almost every instance
4 severe cold may be warded of by
taking this remedy freely as soon as
thefrst indication OF the cold appears.
There is no danger in giving it to
children for it contains NO harmful
substance. It is peasant to take
both adults and children like it. Buy
it and you will get the best. It al
ways cures. For sale by all druggists.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-12-16
How to Prevent Group,

e.s3 sa.fs
It will be good news to the mothers
Of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign Of
croupe is hoarseness. A day or two
before the attack the child becomes
ihoarsc. This is soon followed BY a
peculiar roughcough. Give Chamber
5lain,s Cough Remedy freely as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after. the rough cough appears, and it
will dispel all symptoms Of Group. In
this all danger and anxiety may be
avoided. This remedy is used BY
by many thousands OF mothers and
has never been known to fail. 1t is.
ia fact the only remedy that can al
ways be depended upon and that i
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-12-16
BLESSED DAC1[R|A
The Wonderful Work they will
do for the City when
Once Equipped
Sewage to be Made as Pure
and Sweet as a Noun
tain Stream

The bacterial treatment of sewage
is subject that is about to attract
considerable attention Of the people
Of this city. On this process must
depend the future health, happiness
and prosperity of the city. It is a
curious and interesting thing that
though the good Offices of two species
Of bacteria the sewage Of this city,
which now pollutes the waters Of the
Moccasin and makes the breezes Of
midsummer coming to us from the
east as foul as the air Of the charnel-
house, can be made as limpid, as sweet
tasting and harmless as a spring
brook. We have positive science to
back us in saying that this is no
dream.
These blessed bacteria were first
classified and introduced to poIte So
ciety by no less a scientist than Louis
Pasteur. He divided or classified
them as to whether they grew in air,
|a-er-o-bic, or whether they fourished
most without it, an-a-erobic. The
function Of these infnitesmal agents
of utility is to cause fermentation,
decomp position This work can not be