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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
BY the Associated Press.

Washington, April 20 With The re-
opening Of the investigation in the
ReedSmoot case before the senate
committee on privileges and elections
the prosecution devoted considerable
time TO drawing from Brigham II,
Roberts, the character of oaths which
are said to be necessary for D Nor
mon official to take in order to have
the supporl Of The church for politI.
cal Office
Memhers of the committee shovel
an equal interest in obligations which
are said to be taken by Mormona who
go through The cndowmen, house.
Along both lines much evidence waa
brought out
IL was shown by Roberts testimony
that without the consent { the Nor
mon church he failed of election To
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
T0R0NT0'S GREAT BLAZE
SWEEPS FOURTEEN ACRES
Between rive and Seven Thousand Persons Thrown Out OF m
pOyment-One Hundred and Twenty Three Buildings
DeStrOyed-LOss Estimated at Twelve Millions
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Tornto April 20. The Giro that
ragged throughout ,he night and up To
an early hour today in Torontos
wholesale and retail business dlstrp
was the most destructive in the his
tory Of the city
The total loss incurred, accuime
70 the most conservative e5dmatpa
is placed at $l2,od0,000 with a total
insurance of $4,000
The tG:al area swept embraces IT
acres and 5,0Oo to 7.A00 persons are
thrown out Of employment In the
burned district the only walls that
appear to stand intact are chose III
w, 7. Broci, 4 company. Every
building on Bay street from Melinda
street southwest to the Esplauadc At
the front was wiped out, and the fire
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
TO
BE METED OUT
Thief Who Stole $4,000 Worth Of Di1.
monds Caught After 12
Years.
py the Assoclated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Logan, Ia, April 20-Th0mas Den,
Bison. of Omaha, was tojay indicted
on the charg Of robbery and receiy.
Ing stolen goods in connection with 2
robbery twelve years ago OF William
l. Pollock Of $4,000 worth Of dia.
monds
Pollock Us a member OF a wholesale
firm Of Pollock and Son, of New Y0r6.
While on his way from Omaha to
Sioux City, he was sluggcd near N
souri, valley by man who maaied
the diamonds, be carried in the SAM
pie case When he refused 10 give
them mp the robber shot him twice
aud snatching the eas jumped from
the train and escaped
Later Frank SheercliHe wa arrest
cd AMI convicted Of The crime receiv.
ing a long pcritentiary S ntence II
was on Sheerclifs's confession that
he committed the crime at the will IT
Thomas Dennison from whom he re-
ceiyed $1,000 for his work. that Dcnui
son was indicted
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
JAps FLANkINe MOVEMENT

By the Associated Press.
st Petersburg April What may
turn ont to Dee the anticipated Ganking
movement Of the japanese Is tn ap.
peafance 0f number Of Japaue E.
ships conveying troops of Potinsl.
near the gulf Of Ching Tai.Tse. as re-
ported 10 the emp ror today, by Gen
eral KuropatHn Military experts
here have long regarded that vicinity
as the probable point Of disembarka-
ton Of the second japanese eXpedi-
tion. Il is not far away from Tuku-
shan ana connects by road with Port
Arthur $50 miles southwest and
4eBg llusn Cheag (5a miles north.
wesD where the Russians will make
their first obstinate resistance.
Though the japanese are building en-
trenchments On the Yam. it is beliey-
eli they will advance soon Arrange
ments for a turning movement are
G Hplete and experts say such move
mont could properly begin at Talt
shan as Feng Iiuan Cheng lies at an
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
Special to The Bulletin

Special to The Bulletin
New York, April 20-Police re-
serves were called ont this afternoon
to protect the property of the suspend
ed Federal Banl, at No. 500 Broad
way on account Of the efforts made
by half dozen men t. break down
the outer bars ana &c; inside 70 see
the bank examiners The persons
who started the disturbance were
poor denizcns Of the East Side, who
had jsst learned tina the bank
had collapsed. They spoke Yidlish
and complained because they could
not get inside When they ,ried to
pull down the iron bars hurried
call was sent to police headquarters
and the stalwart fellows who respond
ed dispersed the crowd.
Among the heaviest losers in New
York through the collapse of the Fed
eral Bank and its sister institution,
started and controlled by David Roth
child and the Globe Security com
pany. are Eastsidcrs, who have been
induced TO invest in the eight per
cent gold coupon bonds" OF the Secur.
ity company through the Italian han
kers in their districts, In several Of
the Italian banks these bonds were
recommended as the best form cf
money making investment Persons
with meagre savings were persuaded
that they could do no better than $75
bonds with a face value of slo0, and
with a guaranteed and per cent
More than 100000 in these
worthless bonds have been sold by
Italian bankers
While many persons prominent IN
politics had information upon which
they were able to withdraw their de-
posits from the Federal Bank just
before its collapse, several bookmak
ars and poolroom Keepers who ha7
been induced to leave their money
there have been left about penniless
through their inability to get money
that thev had left in Rothchild's in
stitution II was declared in Forty
second street tonight that dozen
sporting men had been left in a po
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
STOLE BOOK
OF PASSES
Which Are Valued at $4,000 Was
Caught Trying to Sell Them
10 Broker.

Special 20 The Bulletin.
St Louis. April 2o-Lconari
scherer is under arrest charged wlth
stealing annual railroad passes which
used 90 the limit. would entitle him to
ride $780, 400 miles At the rate Of 3
cents a mile. they would be worth
over sio.5oo
George Morton general passenger
agent OF the Missouri Kansas and
Texas railroad is the complainant
Schcr,r admits the charge 4 war
rant charging grand larceny was is-
saed against him Wednesday
Alr Morton SAYS thar Scorer worked
in bis office as steb0grapher for three
days last week and gIit work xolun-
tafily
After he left ths Office the disap-
pearauce Of the passes was noted and
q circular was sent out 70 passenger
agents Of an roads notifying them Of
the loss
Tuesday afternoon Scherer attempt
-d tn dispose ~ one OF the passes tn
Market street broker who telephenei
Mr Morton aud notified him Of the
attempt Scherer vas arrested
Re is weli-dressei young man X
good appearance 10 fixing the value
Ui the passes for making the charge.
some difficulty was experiences as
the passes. if used 10 their limit might
be worth several thousands Of dollars.
4 minimum Kalue of $tae xaz axe1.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
BY the Associated Press.

Chicago, April 20 This city II
mcnaced rs a strike Of greater mag
ntnde than any since the disturbance
of 1894 After negotiations extend.
ing over several weeks the Truck
Drivers Union and Chicago Team
Owners Association are in a dead lock.
Tho drivers have asked for ah
increase in wages IL nearly ten .peI
cant and twelve hours to constluta
a day They now work ,wclYe ani a
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
MARROW ESCAPE or MINERS.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Carblndale, April 20.-The hundred
miners employed in the Old Equality
mine. one of the oldest shafts in the
state. came near losing their lives
,oday under most extraordinary con.
ditions. Muskrats had burrowed
around the shaft and the river bank
until che water from the Saline river
entered the mine. The men were at
wlrk below when the alarm was given
and Il took much effort to rescue
them
Before the last load Of miners could
be lifted from the pit below the water
had nearly reached the necks Of the
men. II will take nearly a week to
pump The mine drv.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
HARTMAN INTERESTS FIGHT
NORTHERN SECURITIES PLAN
Suit Has Been Instituted the s. Circuit Court OF New Jersey
TO Restrain Hill and Associates From Distributing
Stock Held in Its Treasury.

ing the motion to make the injunc-
tiOn permanent II is stated this in
junction will operate 10 prevent the
proposed meeting of the stockholders
of the Northern Securities company
called for tomorrow at Hoboken to
vote upon the Northern Securities
directors, plan of distribution of treas
urp stock.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
CHICAGO GREATLY DISTURBED
OVER PROSPECT BIG STRIKE
Exceeding Anything of Similar Character Since lS9-Tck.
Drivers Union and Owners Association at loggerfeadS
Drivers Want an Increase in Wages.

half hours Employers, 9S per cent
Of whom arc represented by ownera'
organizations have refused to make
any concessions and offer only to re-.
new the old agreement
Merchants and shippers in almost
every line through their different or
gani2aiions have promised support to
the cam owners If ~ become neees.
sary to endure strike The strike
would directly eifec about ll.09e
drivers
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21

Tien Tsin, April 20-It is under
stood here that only four Russian reg
iments remain on the Yam river, and
that the Russian3 first line of de-
fense extends from Feng Huan-Cheng
to Mo Tien Ling pass.
During the last two days many Chi
nese refugees from Manchuria have
arrived at Tien Tsin
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
VAN DIMES PARDON.


By the Associated Press.
Springfs I'D, lll, April 20-At the
conclusion Of the hearing in Jackson
vile. the state board Of pardons con-
sidered the application for pardon in
the Van Dine case. ana reported n de-
cisi0n. which they sealed and sent to
Governor Yatss at Pittsfield a tele-
phone message from Pitisfeld at mid
n0unce his decision tomorrow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
NOTHING 10 REPORT.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. Petersburg April 20-The gen
oral staff has issued the following
According TO official reports all has
been quiet at Port Arthur and Yin
K0w ana on the Vain during the last
few days There ID no further
change in tne general situation to re
mort
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21
JAP TRANSPORTS
FIND LANDINGS
Since Russians are Driven from
Face of The Sea.
BEAR is BUYING SHIPS
CHINA FEELS CONFIDENT JAPAN
WILL WlN--BL ACk SEA FLEET
WANTS TO PASS OAR.
DANELLES.

London, April 90 A dispatch TO
the Central News from St Peters
burg says it is reported that Japan
ese force has landed near New
Chwang.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21

Kau. The vessels were anchored at
distance Of fifty yersts from the
shsre. According to dispatches from
General Mistchenko, Japanese ships
ships were also seen near Sou-Chuu
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21

Omaha, April z0-Thomas Denni
sor. Indicted today at LoglH. la in
connection with the Pollock diamond
robbery has been prominent In local
politics for several years. lie declined
70 make a statement tonight. tut said
q telcgrsnhed the sheriff at logan
that he would appear Tor trial vita.
tut q reaaisiii1H
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21

Her length is l40 feet and 10 inches
with an extreme breadth of % feet
and inches, mean draft 6 feet, 9&
riches. displacement il6 tons, full
lead displacement 53J tons, gross ton,
mage i3l.20 tons She has twin screw,
vertical inverted triple expansion en-.
gincs With Thornycraft boilers. Her
speed on trial was 2S4 knots per
hour with an indicated horse power of
G37j ON trial Her normal coal sup
ply is "a tons Her maximum draft
aft with coal bunkers fun ready for
sea is . feet and one. half inch
Her offensive weapons consist of
two long 18,ineh Whitehead torpedoes.
two 3-inch rapid frers and five G.
Founders, also rapid llrers. All her
joiner woodwork is fireproofed Her
NoAtPlVlhNh' - LhlNc NiHCttS anu u
men, She cost complete exclusive Of
armament and furnishings, $2Sl 900.
She is commanded by Lieut. Andre
NJ Porter Her second in command is
Lieut. Roland |, Curtin
Much curiosity was expressed re-
garding the significance Of the two
yellow stripes aroand the second Of
her -four tunnels. They simply desig-
nate that the Lawrence is attached
to the second torpedo notlla.
The gunboat Nashville, as stated in
The Bulletin of Wednesday would
pass under the Memphis bridge by
listing and proceed up the river.
This novel plan succeeded admirably
as can be seen by the following:
Memphis, April 90
Daily Bulletin, Cairo ILL.,
The gunboat Nashville successfully
passed under the bridge by listing and
at 1870 this morning departed for
st. Louis at a twelve mile an hour
clip
MCCORMICK.
8 p. m.
According 10 this message the
Nashville could and will be in Cairo
by 3 or II O'clock at the latest Friday
Mr. John s. Asthorpe, early yester
day morning received a message from
Commander Hubbard stating that the
Nashville would arrive here Saturday
evening. At $50 in reply Mr. Ais
thorpe wired request that the Nash
vile lay over here Sunday at the
samc time asking for a reply 1t is
probable that Commander Hubbard
will answer it this morning from some
point above Memphis, where the boat
anchored for the night At present
there is nothing but uncertainty as
to the time of the arrival of the
Nashville.
1t is remarkable what sea going
qualities such crafts possess and
great steaming radius with thei
small bunker capacity II was only
last week that Secretary of the Navy
Moody was informed by cable of the
arrival at Cavite Of the first torpedo
fotila, consisting If the torpedo boat
destroyers Decatur, Bainbridge, Bar
ry, Dale and Chauncey, under convoy
of the cruiser Buffalo concluding
cruise Of nearly 1900 miles. and GOV
ering period of four months It eX.
tended over half way reund the
globe, which is the longest run ever
made by vessels of this type This
successful trip has demonstrated that
torpedo boats are capable of long
sea voyages under their own steam.
a feat THAI formerly was considered
These small vessels were sent to
the Philippines to serve as the coast
defense squadron of the islands.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-21

Continued OF Second Page.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

81 had letters to a prominent official
in Porto Rico" said New York manu-
facturer of artificial ice plants, ''and
went down to that island, thinking
had a sure grip on big thing. 1 made
an appointment by letter and on GER
tain day and hour was ushered into his
office, and we had no sooner shaken
hands than he turned to the attendant
and said:
"'Jose, bring the gentleman a fresh
glass of lemonade and see that it is
good and hot
'It was hot enough to melt dog,
and 1 felt rivers of perspiration run
ming down my back, and when that
boiling hot lemonade was brought in
knew that was dished. So it turned
out. 1 might have sold red peppers
or horseradish, but as for ice-they
didn't want any in theirs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
DAVENPORT DOTS

Incorporation papers were filed
Saturday afternoon with the county
recorder by the Ivy Wood & Sand
company, a corporation which is or
ganized by Capt. c. w. Schricker,
Henry II. Korn and y. W. Hamann,
and which proposes to deal in lumber,
cord wood, gravel. sand. build steam
boats and other river craft. The COM
pany has a capital of $4,000. The in
corpOratOrs are also the board of
trustees. and the officers are as fol-
lows: President. {. W. Schricker;
vice president. y. W. Hamann; secre
tary and treasurer, Harry Korn. y
large island near Andalusia owned by
Capt. Schricker forms a part of the
holdings of the corporation and will
enter largely into the operations. 1t
is covered with a heavy growth of
timber, and has a saw mill now in OPP
Grafton. 1t is the intention of the or
ganizerS of the new corporation to
convert the timber ON this and adj
joining islands to lumber to be used
in the construction of boats and to be
disposed of to local and foreign fac
tories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

dorsed. The following officers were
elected: President, Albert Ed; vice
presidents. First ward, Gust. Berg
lund. Second ward, G. 4. Shallberg,
Third ward, Robert J. Pears, Fourth
ward. Oscar Anderson. Fifth ward. {.
V. Swanson. Sixth ward, +. 4. John
son. Seventh ward. Charles Hedin,
country. G. L. Peterson, Rock Island,
Joshua Hasselquist. Among the reso-
buttons adopted probably the most i'm
portant ones were those which in
dorsed the candidacy of Reynolds NJ
johnson of this city for representa-
tive, G.. /. Peterson of South Moline
for member of the state board of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
Animal. Enjoy Racing.

Little pigs are great at combined
play, which generally takes the form
of races. Emulation seems to form
part Of their amusement, for their races
seem always to have the winning Of
first place for their object and are quite
different from those combined rushes
for food or causeless stampedes in
which little pigs are wont to indulge.
Racing is an amusement natural to
some animals and, being soon taught
by others. becomes one Of their most
exciting pastimes.-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many Way See Hut 1t Takes Genius to
Realize.

When James Watt saw tho steam
causing the Kettle lid to jump up and
down he said There must be power in
that steam that it can lift such q
weight"
There was.
Millions prior to him had seen the
same phercmenon and regarded it as
II unexplained mystery.
Recent scientific research has put its
Tiger on the cause" of Dandruff Fall
ng Hair. and consequent Badness. and
las unearthed a tiny germ which eats
he life from the roots of human hair
N@Wbro'9 Herpicide destroys this
germ and consequently restores the
la1r to it's natural state.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc in
'tamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
For sale by T. FL. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

equalization, and of Moses williamson
of Galesburg for secretary of state.
There were two candidates for presi-
dent, and on the first ballot Mr.. Ed
and j. Il. Oakleaf were tied, the for
mer winning on the next ballot by
five votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Pupils of the grade school are Civ
ing Supt. Smith emphatic Endorsement
of his plan of establishing savings
bank system in the school. So sue
cessful has been the inauguration of
the system that pressure is being
brought to bear on Mr.. Smith to eX-
tend the savings bank to the high
school. 1t has been his idea to estab-
lish his plan in the high school as the
pupils advanced from the grades. in
this manner merely encouraging the
continuance of habits of economy as
the pupils grow older. He has not yet
decided as to what course he will fol-
low toward immediate start in the
high school. A total of $56O.5O has
been deposited by the pupils in the
four weeks that the plan has been in
effect. This is held in trust by the
Moline Trust and Savings bank. and
children are at liberty to draw on
their accounts as they desire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
SCOTS EMULSION

makes pale, thin children fat
and chubby. Overcomes
wasting tendencies and brings
back rosy cheeks and bright
eyes.
It's surprising how quickly
children respond to SCOTS
Emulsion. 1t contains lust
the element of nourishment
their little bodies need. They
thrive on it.
Even a few drops in the
baby's bottle have a notice.
able effect for good. Nothing
better than SCOTS Emulsion
for growing children.
Wen send yoa sample free upou re,u..,
SCOTT & BOVINE. 800 Pearl Street. New YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Col. B. F. Marsh. congressman
writes that the proposition for the
lock and harbor in this city is in the
very best possible shape, and he be-
lieves it will go through on the first
train that carries such a kindred
freight. He is doubtful about being
at the Swedish-republican banquet, as
at that time the appropriation COM
mittee will be at work on the sundTy
civil service bill, which is of great i'm
portance to this section, and his work
there as n member of the committee
is needed by the arsenal and kindred
interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Have you a full, heavy, mean feeling
in your stomach after eating, feel
lazy. tired and weak? HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea viii make you well,
keep you well. 81 cents T. II. Thorn
as, pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. Benson have re-
turned from a six weeks trip TO Cali
fornia. New Orleans and other points
of interest. The trip was made over
the Rock Island to Los Angeles. and
the return trip over the Southern Pa
cific TO New Orleans and then home
over the Illinois Central.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Friends here have received cards an
nOuncing the wedding of John Carrot
son Gray and Miss Ida Mae Macbeth
The ceremony was performed Thurs
day, Feb. %. Miss Macbeth was for.
merly of Moline, and her many friends
wish her a prosperous and happy
journey through life. They will live
in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

company in 80 days or it cannot be
collected, is void and cannot be held
as bar to a subsequent claim for
damages. The decision was made on
point of law which came up in the
case of DeRoy Mumford VS. the C., II.
l. x p. Railway company, and is held
to be one of the most important rul-
ings ever made in the district court.
Attorney Charles 7. Cooper has re-
ceived word from Denver to the effect
that II. W. Ballard, at one time pres
ident of the Tontine Investment COM
pany, in which a large number of
Davenporters were relieved of their
good money, has been acquitted of
the criminal charge of forgery. This
charge was preferred against him by
otto hahler, the secretary of the
same company.
\ bill was introduced into the state
senate Saturday at Dies Moines by
Senator Hughes and in the house by
Representative Bealer for the state to
appropriate $4,000 on condition that
the city of Davenport furnish like
sum for the purchase of the Camp
Mcclellan tract in this city, the same
TO be used as Il state park. in case
the property may be secured for the
sum of 100000. When informed of
what had been done at Des Moines.
Charles s. Reed. president of the
Camp Mcclellan company. stated that
the representatives at Des MoineS
must be crazy to even dream that the
Camp Mcclellan property could be
purchased for 100000. Mr.. Reed
stated that the property had already
been mortgaged for 100000, and said
that if the state of Iowa wanted the
property for $75O,OOO it could have it
at that figure, but not for a cent less.
Bernard Boyer. resident of this
city since 1866, died at his home, 764
Rear Christie street, at noon Satur-
day after an illness of about a years
duration. Deceased was 90 years of
age and was born in Holland Nov. 80,
1871. He had made his home in this
city for over 50 years and had a host
of friends. He is survived by his WIFE
Christine, and one son, John. A broth
er and a sister, both living in Holland,
also survive him. The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning from the
late home of deceased. with services
at St. Joseph's church at o'clock
and interment at Oakdale cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.. Bosch, of 1919
Farnam street, have been bereaved of
their 9-months-old daughter, Anita,
who died suddenly Friday night while
the family were Ell route for Peoria.
The funeral was held from the home
at > o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Davenport Negro Business
league has announced that the work
on the building of its hall Will com
mence this year. \ lot has been pur-
chased on Gaines street, between
Ninth and Tenth streets. and it is the
intention of the league to erect there
three-story building to cost in the
neighborhood of 81 600. The first two
floors will be occupied by flats. and
the third story will be used for hall
in which the colored Masons and Odd
Fellows will meet.
DR.. Rowlands addressed the meet
ing of the Ministerial association to-
day at the Edwards Congregational
church on Roger Williams" dealing
with his relation to the Baptist
church and the country in general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

The last week was undoubtedly a
record-breaker in the police court.
There was no arrest of any kind
made. The Migrants have all disap-
peared. and no one gets drunk in Mo-
line any more. consequently the police
officers walk their beats without find
ing many offenders.