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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Summary of the Result.

Summary of the Result
Maryland did not vote. not being
sure it was entitled to vote. West
Virginia reports are meas ger, and no
estimate is made. Indiana cast TO-
OOO votes, giving a majority of two
to one for the scale. Illinois cast 30
600 votes, with majority of two to
one against the scale and in favor of
strike. Pennsylvania cast $1,000
votes, with majority of two to one
for the scale. Kentucky had a small
vote, with three to one for the scale
Iowa cast 10,0O0 votes, with a majori-
ty for u strike. Michigan cast small
vote for the scale. Ohio cast $4,000
votes, with four to one for the scale.
Heavy in Favor of a Strike.
Springfield, ILL.,, March 17.-Neariy
complete returns from the miners Of
SangamOn county show about thirty
five votes in favor of accepting the
operators proposition for a reduction
in the price of mining coal. and about
1000 votes against the proposition. At
Athens, also in this sub-district, the
vote was for to 31S against accept
ing the proposition; at TayIorville 10
for to 42S against, and at Green Ridge
81 for to % against.
Southern Illinois for Peace.
Carbondale, ILL.,, March 17.-Returns
from leaders of the miners union in
southern Illinois show that not Il ship
ping shaft in the entire field has voted
to strike. George Bagwell, president
of the miners union of the district,
said that the vote against a strike
would exceed 80 per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
DIscussed Last Year.

The alliance was discussed first last
year, when Peru was believed to be
considering the advisability during the
recent revolution of asking President
Roosevelt to establish a protectorate
over that county. The proposal re-
ceived such strong support that the
other republics were frightened, fear
ing that with Peru as n stepping stone
to the formation of the proposed an
neXation of Peru the United States
might absorb the whole of South
America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Dietrich Investigation is
Not Without Re-
suits.
PRESIDENT TAKES PART
District Attorney Sum
merS' Head Comes
Off.

Washington, March 17.-As the re-
suit of the inquiry into the charges
against Senetor Dietrich, Williamson
:. Summers. United States district at
torney for Nebraska, will be removed
from office.
Informed by Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt today informed
Dietrich and Editor Rosewater, of the
Omaha Bee. he would take such action
against Summers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Alliance Said to Exist
Against United
States.
ALARMED AT POLICY
Think They Are About
to be Annexed
PieCemea1.

New Orleans. La, March t7.-Ac-
cording TO mail advices received here
an alliance has been formed by Bra
zil, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile and Boz
livia to guard against absorption by
the United States.
The belief. it is declared. prevails
throughout Brazil and Argentina that
in the event of a revolution in either
republic President Roosevelt will i'm
tervene and recognize the revolutions
lists, thus paving the way for annexa-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Foreign vessels in Danger.

Warnings have been received here
confirming previous reports to the eff
feet that the Russians have laid mines
along the Liao Tung peninsula and
that neutral vessels are obliged to
show their colors five kiiometers off
shore and await a Russian pilot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Commerce at Port Arthur.

Tien Tsin. March 17.-Lloyds' agent
at New Chwang wires as follows:
Port Arthur viii be open March %.
Steamers have been chartered for
spring shipments. Reports that New
Chwang is to be attacked shortly are
untrue. There is no truth in the
statement the Russians are trying to
lay mines abreast the fort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
stu Concentrating

Lao Yang. Manchuria, March IL
Troops are still concentrating here
and are forming guerilla detachments.
Prices have risen enormously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-17
Korea Considered BeIIigerent

Toxic. March 1.-THE cabinet, aft
er n conference with the elder states
men and other political leaders, has
decided to submit proposals for the ex-
tension of the tobacco monopoly to in
clude manufactured tobacco. and the
creation OF a salt monopoly. to a spe-
ciaI diet convening tomorrow.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-07

any considerable force Of Russians
in that section. The patrols are WIN
drawing gradually to the northward.
toward the Yalu.
/ It Is reported that the ioe on the
yalu is well broken up and In the fu-
ture the river must be crossed either
in junks or over pontoon bridges.
-~.. viii Not Bombard Yinkow.
st. Petersburg, April 5.-A CORES
pondent at Yinkow says the opinion
prevails there that the Japanese will
not lombard that place because 80
per cent of the population is made up
Of Chinese, who are not at war with
Japan, and because a shell from the
Japanese ships would be sure to
strike the residence of the United
States consul, who is safeguarding
Japanese interests.
The same correspondent humorous
ly describes the speculation among
the British correspondents there as
to whether the victorious Japanese
army will stop in China or go on to
Irkutsk.
Russ Refuses to &c: Excited.
The newspapers continue to discuss
the British expedition to Tibet and
the speech of the viceroy OF India,
Lord Curzon of 'Kendleston, March
80, at Calcutta (when he reviewed the
last five years Of Indian administra-
ton and referred to the governments
watchful policy, but most-~of them
write in a singularly dispassionate
tone.
The Bourse Gazette openly suggests
that King Edward is planning an
entente between Great Britain and
Russia and then says:
There is no need for alarm. We
have been accustomed since the days
of Disraei and Salisbury to such
yelled threats (referring to Lord Cur.
IONS SPECIFY. Indian secretary
Brodrick's announcement of big guns
for India has broken no bones nor Is
any one frightened by the forthcom-
Ing British naval demonstration In
the Mediterranean. The fact is that
the British foreign policy is now in
higher hands than Lord Curzon's.
and we all know that sincere, peace
full and loyal influence is being ex.
erted by King Edward"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-07
CASHIER IS A SUICIDE.
Suddenly Stops Counting Money and
Shoots Himself.

Suddenly Stops Counting Money and
Shoots Himself.
Algona, Iowa, April 5.-Glen Davi-
son committed suicide yesterday
morning at Fenton. He was cashier
of the Farmers Savings Bank of Fen
ton, Iowa. There is no known cause
for the rash act He was young
man of sterling qualities, widely
known and highly respected. It seems
that he opened the bank at the usual
time, had counted out some money,
but for some reason stopped short,
went into the back room of tne bank,
locked the door, and, putting re-
volver to his right temple, fred the
fatal shot, the bullet passing through
the head, striking the wall on the op-
posite side Of the room and then re.
bounding back on the floor. He
leaves a wife and child.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-07
pOWIE FRIGHTENED OUT.
He Will Not Go to India, Fearing
Rouuh Treatment.

Ae Will Not Go to India, Fearing
Rough Treatment.
Waukegan, ILL.,, April 5. - Fearing
that when he should arrive in India
he would not be given the protection
afforded him by the authorities OF
Australia, John Alexander Dowie has
made a radical change in his itin-
erary, and instead of spending a long
period visiting the Hindoos he has
cut it out of his list and will go d.
rectly to Europe from Australia
Overseer Speicher announced that he
had received word from Mr.. Dowie
that his harsh treatment in Australia
and a look about India by his lieuten-
ants has caused the change in plans.
harrington is to have a creamery at
last.
The Palermo postoftlce has been en-.
.arged.
The boost in the price of wheat is
carrying flour up, too. .~...
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-07
Ladies Only.
II Is Women Who
Need Most Relief
From Little 1rri-
tatin9 Pains
and Aches.

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women. -a- ..-.
Woman's delicate nervous organism
tingles to the least Earring influence, and
some ache or pain is the result:
The remedy Is at hand
DR.. Niles Anti-Pain Pills.
They act most marvellously on wom-
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cure The pains to which she IS martyr.
Headaches, neufalgiac pains, monthly
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as il gentle hand had lightly soothed
them away. Dizziness, Rush OF Blood
to the head, Toothache, Backache are
all cured by these Little Comforters."
Cured without danger Of disagreeable
after-effects; cured quickly; cured with
out unnatural action on liver. stomach,
or other internal organs.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills please the
women, and the children take them be-
cause they are easy to take and soothe
all their sufrerings.
"For years had spells Of sick head
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l could not endure any excitement.
Going to church, and even visiting,
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they have cured me. When feel. symp-
toms Of sick heada che take a pill and
ward on the attack. When I am tired
and nervous, a pill soothes me.'-MRS.
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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
VACANT HOUSE WAS
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
FIRE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR OWNER OF A NORTH HIGH LANDS HoUsE-LoSs IS ABOUT $6oo-THIRD AVENUE FIRE.

The fire department is looking for the owner of vacant house which was badly damaged by fire yesterday morning. The house is located at North Sixteenth street and Marshall avenue. So far 1t has been impossible to find out who owns the house or what real estate firm represents the owner.
 It is thought that some one set the house on fire as no one was living in it. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and the alarm was telephoned in to the North Highland station. There is nothing to show how the house caught. The damage was about $500.
 A pile of trash on the roof of the two story building at the corner of Third ave- nue and Eighteenth street was set on fire yesterday afternoon about ? o'clock by a spark from one of the big rollers which is being used to repair Third avenue.
 The flames got between the ceiling of the second floor and the roof and was spread ing rapidly when discovered. It required several minutes of hard work to put the flames out, but the loss was small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
CLAIM ATTORNEY
 HAS DEPARTMENT
c. A. AVANT IN DIRECT CHAnSE OF CLAIM BUSINESS OF BlR- MlNGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER co.

c. A Avant was yesterday elected claim attorney for the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company.
 MT. Avant has been connected for the past two years with the claim depart ment of the company. Until yesterday the claim department has always been a part of the railway department of the company, but 1t is now constituted sep arate and distinct department and MT. Avant is it's head.
 Previous to his connection with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company MT. Avant was claim agent of the Southern railway at this point for several years and prior to that was with the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railway in the same capacity.
 The position of claim attorney has come to be one of great importance and re- sponsiblity with the local company on account of the large number of claims for damages made against it, many of which are trumped up and have to be handled with much discretion.
 MT. Avant was admitted to the bar in Birmingham in 1888 and Is considered an authority on matters pertaining to the laws in which street railways are inter- eSted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
NEGROES IN JAIL
 RAN GREAT RISKS
WOODLAND cALABposE DIscoV- FRED IN FLAMES, AND SUSPl- ClON POINTS TO PRISONERS ENDEAvoRlNo TO ESCAPE.

Paul Peterson and George Irwin, ne- groes charged with stealing chickens and potatoes from the aims houses, had a narrow escape of being burned to death in the calaboose at Woodlawn yesterday morning at , o'clock.
 . It appears that the negroes had been arrested about 1 o'clock by Marshal San- differ and conveyed to the jail. At a. m the shouts of the prisoners attracted at tention and 1t was discovered that the building was in flames The fire depart ment turned out and succeeded in extin- gushing the flames before the place was wrecked. The negroes were taken out and after the fire was quenched the place was repaired temporarily and the prison- CTS were returned to jail.
 The cause of the fire is not known but by the appearance of things there does not seem to be any doubt that the prisoners set fire to the place in order to make their escape. Marshal Sandifer said last night that in all probability the ne- groes were endeavoring to burn hole in the side of the building but that the fire got beyond them and they were compelled to raise the alarm to save their lives. The property found on the prisoners has been identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MEMBERS OF G. A. R. ARE
 KEEPING NEEDY COMRADE

The members of the c. A. R. in this city saw the report in the Age-Herald and the relief committee was instructed to investigate. This committee has been assisting MT. Nickles in every possible way supplying him with necessary medl- cine and money.
 H. Chairsell, a member of this relief committed. when seen yesterday, said;
 'The first knowledge we had of fed eral veteran being in the poor house was through the columns of the Age-Herald. The relief committee has been out to see Nielxles and have done everything possible for his comfort. It will be im- possible for us to have him transferred to the old soldiers home at Dayton until the discharge is returned to us. We ap- preciate the efforts of the Age-Herald in his behalf and trust that before a much longer time has elapsed we will have the old man comfortably located in Dayton, where he can spend his declining years in peaee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
 UNUSUALLY LARGE
PASSENGER BUSINESS IN AND OUT OF BIRMINGHAM ESTIMATED AT 30 PER CENT GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE.

The travel on the different railroads in and out of Birmingham during the Christ mas holidays this year has been heavier than ever before in the history of the city. According to the opinion of men in po- sition to know the number of passengers who travelled over the lines is at least So per cent greater than last year. All roads doubled the equipment, and with the ex- ception of the wreck at Morris last week. the vast crowds were handled without in- cident. A pleasant feature of the unusual traffic was that the railroads took steps to prevent any undue crowdng or the cars. This fact was very noticeable and was freely commented on.
 The travel from the west was unprece- dented as the exceptionally low rates of- fered was a great inducement to those people that have left this section of the country during the last few years to re- turn to visit their friends. Return tickets to the west are good until January 4
 The enormous crowds taxed the capacity of the union passenger station, but the officials were equal to the occasion ana handled the people without any trouble. No unseemingly trouble or incident marred the efforts of the men whose duty it is to look after the well-being and safety of the travelling public. Taking all things into consideration, the season has passed off with such good order as to call forth expressions of satisfaction on the part Of transportation officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
COURTS RESUME MONDAY.
sheriff's Office Has Been Busy Serving
 Papers Week Past.

The county courts have all been closed during the week past on account of the holidays but they will all be open for business on Monday morning.
 The criminal court will take up the felony docket for two weeks and on Jan uary IS in the first division capital week will begin.
 In the city court, both divisions, next week will be given over to pleadings and the jury docket will be taken up the fol- lowing week.
 The circuit court next week will be devoted to the trial of non-jury cases and the jury docket will be taken up the fol- lowing week.
 The Jefferson county grand jury will also be organized in the criminal court on Monday and will sit for the January term.
 The sheriffs office has been especially busy this week serving papers for the various courts. All available deputies nave been engaged in serving these pro- cesses. There are three jury courts in the county, two of which have two di- visions, so that in order to get them start ad hundreds of papers have to be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
POLICE CAPTURE
 THREE NEGROES
TWO NEGROES HAD IN THEIR POS SESSION MULES SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN, AND ONE HAD A COW.

The police made two important captures yesterday Three negroes were arrested on charges of stealing-two of them with stealing mules and one with stealing cow One of the trio came very near losing his life as result of his efforts to escape from the policemen who were after him.
 Will Smith, alias Will Williams, and Wade Terrell, were caught with two small mules, evidently stolen from some mine The negroes were carried to the office of Chief Wier where they were questioned. They at first stated that they had found the mules but afterwards admitted that they had procured them near Newcastle and that they thought they were the property of MT. Milner, who lives near Newcastle. The negroes would not admit that they stole the mules.
 Jim Day was caught near Second ave- nue and Twenty-fourth street with a COW which had been stolen. The negro at tempted to escape when Policemen Carl ton and Phillips started after him. They fired at him several times. The bullets whist1ed all round the negro, but he was not hit
 The police are unable to find the owner of the COW, which is being held Just as soon as the animals are identified the trial will be held before Judge Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
BOUND OVER ID
 CRIMINAL COURT Dr. John May Has a Prelimi-
 nary Hearing REPRESENTED MEDICINE co. Charged With Obtaining Various Amounts From Various People and With Obtaining Goods Under
 False Pretenses.
RE PRESENTED MEDICINE co.

Dr. John May was yesterday bound oyer to the criminal court on a $500 bond on charge of grand larceny. He was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Abernathy.
 The specific charge against Dr. May was that he obtained s350 from Emil Feast and $500 from Mrs. Annie F. John son, both of 40 North Twentieth street; and $250 from S. L. Pond, whose office is In room 723 First National Bank build ing.
 Another warrant was served on Dr. May yesterday, charging him with obtaining goods under false protences. He has not had preliminary hearing on this charge
 It seems that Dr. May negotiated with his accusers as representative of the Ther- mo and Standard Medicine company It was in evidence that he told them that Judge Coleman, Chief of Police Wier and Gen. C. M. Shelley were incorporators of the company, and that they all had stock; that he gave Judge Coleman and Chief Wier $1000 In stock in the company, and told them that it was to be incor- porated under the laws of Arizona. He left heresafter obtaining the money and said he went to arrange business for the company, promising to pay dividends py a certain date. He failed to pay the divi- dends and when he returned here he was arrested.
 Dr. May did not go on the stand yes terday, and did not introduce any evidence in defense of himself. J. w. Altman is representing him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
BOYS SHOOTING PIGEONS.
Police Will Arrest Boys Found Firing
 Rifles in City Limits.

Two policemen were detailed by Chief Wier yesterday to arrest the little boys who have been shooting pigeons with rifles they received as Christmas pres ents.
 Complaints have been received from all parts of the city that boys were shooting rifles and that 1t was dangerous. One or two narrow escapes were reported. Chief Wier told the policemen to warn the boys to stop shooting in the city limits, and if they continued to do so to arrest them.
 Many a small boy in Birmingham re- ceived rifle for his Christmas gift, and all such boys are trying their new weapons to see If they shoot straight. A number of pigeons have been killed and the English sparrows have suffered much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
P. E. GOSS' SALOON
 CLOSED BY SHERIFF
JUDGMENT WAS RENDERED IN CITY COURT FOR $675 AND AT. PLACEMENT LEVIED FOR COL LECTION OF JUDGMENT.

The saloon of P F. Goss, at 1917 Sec ond avenue was closed yesterday by Sheriff A. w. Burgin.
 The action of the sheriff was taken as the result of a judgment rendered in the city court for $675 and an order entered that an attachment be made for the col lection of the judgment
 The creditors in whose favor the judg- ment was rendered are James R. Robert son and T. M. Jones.
 The sheriff attached all the property of the saloon yesterday morning and it will be sold this morning at Il o'clock unless the judgment is satisfied before that time.
 MT. Goss' place is one of the best known in the city and has always been frequent ed by large numbers of people and the news that the place has been closed by the sheriff will be surprising.
 The attorney who represents the cred itors is Lee c. Bradley.
 It is understood that several saloons in the city will soon go out of business and will not, therefore, renew their licenses for the new year. The general feeling. however, is that there will be no smaller number of licenses issued this year than last as new propretors will open places.
 There were no city licenses issued from the office of the license and street tax collector up to yesterday for the new year. although several state and county licenses have been issued from the pro- bate office.
 The city ordinances allow saloon men thirty days after the first of the year in which to pay licenses, but the state and county licenses must be paid within hf- teen days after the first of January.
 In addition to these licenses saloon pro- prietors must pay the internal revenue license in order to do business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
NEGROES HAVE CELEBRATION.
Large Crowd Assembled at Lane Audi.
 torium.

An audience of more than fifteen hun dred colored people celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the signing of the emanci- patton proclamation yesterday at the Lane auditorium on Eighth avenue.
 The meeting was called to order by the president the Rev. J. c. A. Wilhite and prayer was offered by the Rev. J. B. Mill Ter. The music was furnished by Mrs. N. w. Embry. The programme was as fol- lows;
 Reading of emancipation proclamation E. A. Bromley.
 The colored man as banker-W. R. Pettiford, D. D.
 How to succeed as a colored merchant J. H. Jones of Clifton.
 The dry goods merchant-R. G. Robin son.
 The coolred press-F. P. McAlpine.
 The orator of the day was the Rev. Jackson, pastor of Zion A. NJ. E. church.