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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31

Camden, Tenn, May 31.-John Boyd.
a convict who has completed a term
in the state coal mine prison. has re-
sorted to n bold plan to defy Sheriff
McCord. of Benton county, from serv-
ing a. warrant charging burglary and
bringing him back here for trial
Ten days ago Sheriff McCord learn
ed that Boyd would he released from
the convict mines at Petros. and ac-
ccrdingIy was ON hand To rearrest (
him. Boyd heard of the scheme to
curtail his liberty and declines TO leave
the state prison. He has ensconced
himself in a secret nook in the coal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
ANOTHER JURY IS
CALLED AT BEDFORD
New Evidence in Schafer Murder
Case is to be Sifted
Ont.

Bedford, Ind. May 31.-A special
grand jury has been called to investi-
gate the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer
The men called include many Of the
most prominent residents of the coun-
ty. Judge Palmer. who in his argument
for the defense in the Mcdonald trial
announced that he had evidence locked
in his bosom that would shed light on
the mystery, said he would go before
the grand jury and disclose everything
he knows. ut is my duty" said he,
land 1 shall not shirk it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
59TH BALLOT.
GOTH BALLOT.

Springfield. H., May 31.-The repub-
Iican state convention, which has been
on recess since Map 20. was called to
order Ev Chairman Cannon at this
afternoon and prepared to resume
ballOting.
To all appearances there is little
change in the situation. 1t is the pre-
vailing opinion that no nomination
will be made before Wednesday. Many
believe the deadlock will not be broken
before Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
DYNAMITE FIEND MAKES
GOOD BLACKMAIL THREAT

New York. May 31.-Hsvfng re-
fused 10 pay $500 demanded by a band
of blackmailers. Andrew Di FlOre and
Antonio BartOlOtta, two prosperous
Italian business men, with the men,
bers OF their families. narrowly escaped
death. the house in which they lived
at 6T9 Fourth avenue. Brooklyn, being
demolished by dynamite. The two fam
lilies were asleep. but no one was hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
FIRE IN COTTON COMPRESS
DOES DAMAGE OF S40O, 600

Montgomery, Ala, May 31.-Fire de-
stroyed the plant and warehouse of
the Alabama Compress and Storage
company here, entailing a loss esti-
mated al 100000. which Is practically
covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
THOUSANDS AT THE
FUNERAL OF QUAY
All Business in Beaver Valley Sus-
pended From o Till
in His Honor.

Beaver. Pa, May 31.-All business in
Beaver valley ceased between and 4
today during the funeral of the late
Matthew Stanley Quay At . this
morning a private service was held at
the residence and the remains were
removed TO the First Presbyterian
church. where they were viewed by
thousands. Public services were held
al this afternoon The remains were
inferred in Beaver cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
sIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD BOY
KILLED BY A BATTED BALL

Andover. Mass. May 3I.-Wnliam
II. Russell, a 1G-year-o--. school boy.
was struck on the head by a batted
ball in a game here, and after the game
complained Of a severe headache At
midnight he became unconscious and
two hours afterward he died. His skull
had been fractured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
SOLDIERS AT FAIR
Military Week Opened With Me-
mortal Day Ceremonies
in Rain.
BIG PARADE BEFORE GEN. BATES
Honor Done to Veterans of Army
and Navy in Other
Cities.

St Louis May 31.-The first day of
military week at the Worlds fair
was rendered disa agreeable by a tor
rental rain that threatened during the
forenoon and broke in the afternoon.
Accustomed to all kinds of weather
and to strict discipline the soldiers and
cadets marched in the pouring rain,
apparently Indifferent to the soaking.
and the Plaza of st. Louis was
thronged by thousands who cheered
and cheered. The military parade was
the feature of the day and was part
of the ceremonies in commemoration
of Decoration Day.
5000 In Parade.
over J,UUO military and semi-mili-
taIy organizations passed in review be-
fore Major General John c. Bates,
commander of the northern division of
the United States army, and Presi-
dent ID X. Francis, of the exposition.
After the parade Decoration Day eX-
ercises were held in Festival hall, which
has a seating capacity of about $500.
but which was thronged by probably
twice that number, as every availa-
bic bit Of standing room was Occu-
pied. inclu1ipG the stage.
Program Carried Out.
After the Invocation by Rev. Samuel
f. Niccolls, of st. Louis, a member of
Ransom post. G.. \. r.. the presiding
officer Major Leo. Rassieur. past com
mander-in-chief of the q. y. r., made
brief Introductory address. The read
ing of President Lincoln's address at
Gettysburg Nov. 10. 1863, was a feat
ure of the programme. Major William
Warner, of Kansas City, past com
manderin-chief. IIade the closing adj
dress and the vast audience Joined Il
quaretette i'll singing America" The
exercises ended when taps was
sounded by bugler. Miss Alice ROOsc-
Yelt and her friends braved the ele-
ments and visitd the exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Nav Live To BE Hanged.

Canaan. Conn. May 31.-Sherma n
Deeman, aged ~ years, shot and killed
his wife and afterward attempted to
commit suicide. but probably will sur
vive. Mrs. Deeman had felt her hus-
band because Of his alleged abuse Of
her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
MUNNS GO UNDER:
MANAGER ABSENT
Shortage of $125,OOO in Accounts
Indicates Cause of the
Crash.

New York. May 31.-The suspension
of s. Mum, Son & Co. was announced
on the cotton exchange today. c. F.
Cameron, office manager, has been
missing a week Examination of the
books shows discrepancies of S125,-
COO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Virginia Editor Dead.

Richmond, Va, May 81. - w. D.
Chesterman. formerly editor of the
Richmond Dispatch, and since the con-
solidation of that paper with The
Times associate editor Of The Times
Dispatch. is dead, aged 81 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Threa, of Death Is Made.

co as being WITHIN une speCIaE sPneIc c
of influence of France.
Threat Of Death Is Made
The bandits have sent formal notice
TO the authorities that the captiVeS
will be killed unless the demands made
hy the bandits shall be Immediately
complied with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
HORSES ARE
CREMATED IN A STABLE

Waukesha. Ws., May 31.-The livery
stable of Rag BeCgs and Is contents,
including forty-five horses and a num-
Der of CARA ges, were destroyed by
fire. The loss is about 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31

kidnapped American. in Morocco. The
French government has undertaken
the task.
The British government is also act
ing with great energy in behalf of
Narley, the stepson of Perdicaris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Chicago Man Dies at Kansas city.

Kansas City. May 31-F. Z. Patter-
son, of the firm OF John Patterson &
Son, members of the Union stock yards
exchange, OF Chicago. died here of tu-
berculosis, aged 40 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Much Uninjured Property
Taken With
Place.
A BLOCKADE FAILS
Russians Deny Attempt
to Relieve Port
Arthur.

Washington. May 31.-The Japanese
| legation today received dispatch
| from Toxic stating Gen. Ollu, COM
manding the army operating against
Port Arthur, occupied Dalny yester-
day. One hundred warehouses and
the barracks, telegraph office, railway
station and many ears were found un-
| injured, but all railway bridges in the
vicinity were destroyed.
Japs Attack Cossacks.
st. Petersburg, May 31.-The war
office has received report of fight
at Al Yang Pien Men Saturday night
in which two battalions of japanese
infantry and Il squadron of cavalry
numbering 1900 men attacked five
! squadrons of Cossacks. The Russian
losses were seven Cossacks killed and
one officer wounded. 1t is believed the
Japanese sustained no greater casual
| ties.
Try Again to Blockade.
Mukden. May 31.-The japanese on
the night of May % made another at
tempt to block Port Arthur by sink
| ing merchant vessels in the harbor en-
| trance. The attempt was discovered
through a searchlight. and one Jap
anese gunboat and two torpedo boat
destroyers were sunk. The merchant
men then retired.
Mine BAY at VladIvOstOk.
Nladivostok. May 31.-It is believed
| from information received here the
japanese have mined Peter The Great
gulf, on which this town is situated.
Deny Effort to Rescue.
st. Petersburg, May 31.-The state
ment emanating from Paris that Hu-
ropatkin is sending 10000 troops Ia
the southwark in an attempt to save
Port Arthur from the Japanese is de-
clared here to be untrue.
Gunboat is Hit.
Toxic, May 3l.-FOur gunboats, two
destrCyers and two torpedo boats sent
to Port Arthur early Monday morn
ing effected Il careful reconnaissance.
Facing IA heavy fire from the land bat
teries Il gunboat was struck by shell
which killed a petty officer, injured
three men, and damaged one of her
guns. The other boats escaped with
out any damage.
Blew Up Own Gunboat.
Toxic, May 31.-The Russians de-
stroyed the gumboat used at Talien-
wan against the japanese and left
during the battle at Nanshan hill.
The name is unknown. but possibly
il is the Bobr.
See Relief Movement.
Tien Tsin. May Silt is reported
here the First brigade of the First
Russian division left Tashechao. 20
miles south of New Chwang. for Kin
chou yesterday. II is believed the
troops are moving to the relief of
Port Arthur. and that they are TO be
followed by the entire division.
Abandon Forts.
Toxic. May 3I.-Gcneral Oku. in
command of the Japanese forces opcr-
ating against Port Arthur reports that
the Russians have abandoned Chen
10, Chen Pau, HuanG-Shan and Liu-
Shu-Tuu. General Nakamura's dctach-
ment, which occupied Lfu-ShuTun
Fridnv captured four Russians guns.
Expect t0 Attack June I5.
London, May 81. - The attack on
Port Arthur, The Chronicles Toxic
correspondent tclegraphs, is expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
WarahIpa Arrive.

Tangier. Morocco, May 81 The
cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta and
gunboats Castine and Marietta are
now here.
London May 81 - Tclegraphing
from Tangier The Times correspond
cnt says: THE statement that Mr.
Pcrlicaris and his step-son. Mr.. Var
ley, have gone wild bear shooting and
are enjoying themselves is absolutely
without foundation. Until a few days
ago they were confined in Il small
room, too low to stand upright in, but,
thanks to the good offices Of the
sherecf of Wazan, they now pass the
day I'm II tent As Rnisuli's terms are
by no means limited to money ran
SOM considerable time may yet he re
quircd for negotiations and immedi-
ate release is very improbable. The
American warship brooklyn is expect
cd tonight. others following later"
Our warshIps mt the Scene.
Washington. May 81. BY the
middle of this week seven United
States warships will be lying in Tan
Eiers harbor. and effective steps will
he taken to secure the release of Ion
Perdicaris and his stcp-son. Cromwell
Narley. from the clutches Of the Bandit
RaiSuli. if the captiVes are still alive
The Brooklyn is now on the scene with
Rear Admiral Chadwick on board. Ad.
miral Jewcll's European squadron is
due today. From these ships is will
he possible to land an effective fight
ing force of $500 marines and blue
jackets. should such course become
necessary.
France Expected to 'Get Busy
With Admiral Chadwick personally
on the scene. some definite information
aS to the exact situation Is expected
from him soon. The imposing naval
demonstration being made by the Unit
ed States citizen will. il Is expected.
have the effect of arousing some ac-
tivity on the part ef the French gov
crnmeut One of the most important
features of the recent Anglo-French
treaty was the recognition of MorOc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31

son few nights ago The three men
in Jail are held on an old warrant
charging them with assault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Bov Drowned While Bathing.

Shelbyville. Ind, May 31.-Roy Wor-
land. aged II, was drowned while In
bathing in Big Blue river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Agrees to Cooperate in
Securing Release
of PerdiCaris
BY MOROCCO BANDITS
United States Squadron
Reaches African
Port.

Washington, May 31.-Through Am
bassador Porter Secretary Hay has re-
quested the French government to
exercise its good Offices toward Sc
curing the release of Perdicaris, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
MAYOR ROBERT NJ. M'LANE.

MAYOR ROBERT NJ. M'LANE.
the mirror of the dressing case. The
bullet entered the right temple. and
crashing through the head escaped in
the rear of the left ear. Mrs. McLane
and other members of the household
rushed to the mayors assistance, but
he did not regain consciousness after
he fell to the floor. and expired within
an hour.
May Have Been Temporary Insane.
No cause can he assigned for the act
by the members of McI4ane's family
Since the fire of last February he has
been kept assiduOusly ut work admin
istering the affairs of the city besides
cndeavoring to direct the rehabilitation
and rebuilding of the burned district.
This. together with criticisms by his
political opponents. are thought by
many to have caused temporary
alteration cf mind.
Makes n Republican MOyor.
Mayor McLane was elected as n
Democrat to the office of chief magiS-
trate of the municipality in May OF
last year for term of four years. I'm
der the city charter he will be succeed
ed by f. Clay Timanus, Republican,
president of the second branch of the
city council, to serve out the uneXpired
term. The second branch of the cOun-
ell. which Is Republican, will elect a
president. not necessarily member of
the present body, to preside over its
deliberations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
May Change Order.

There is much talk in favor of a
proposal, which was voted down be
fore the recess was taken, to suspend
balloting for governor ard nominate
the remainder of the ticket, provided
the deadlock is not broken tomorrow.
This time it is proposed to except the
nomination for lieutenant governor.
Same Old Story.
There was no material change in
the 59th ballot.
The Goth ballot was likewise with
out result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
See Relief Movement.

Tien Tsin. May 3l.-It IS reported
here the First brigade of the First
Russian division left Tashechao. 20
miles south of New Chwang. for Kin
chou yesterday. 1t is believed the
troops are moving to the relief of
Port Arthur. and that they are to be
followed by the entire division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Blew Up Own Gunboat.

TOkIO, May 3I.-Ihe EusSians de-
stroyed the gunboat used at Tnlien-
wan against the japanese and left
during the battle at Nanshan hill
The name is unknown, but possibly
il is the BObr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Japs Attack COssacks.
Try Again to Blockade.

Mullden. May 31.-The japanese on
the night of May % made another at
tempt to block Port Arthur by sink
ing merchant vessels in the harbor en-
trance. The attempt was discovered
through a searchlight, and one Jap
anese gunboat and two torpedo boat
destroyers were sunk. The merchant
men then retired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-31
Abandon Forts,

Toxic. May 3I.-Gcneral Oku. in
command of the Japinese forces opcr-
ating against Port Arthur reports that
the Russians have abandoned Chen
10, Chen-Pau, Huans-Shan and Liu-
Shu-Tuu General Nakamura's dctach-
ment, which occupied Liu-Shu-Tun
Fridnv. CAPTURED four Russians guns.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

Courtship and novels are more
interesting than marriage and
History.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

A Psaneylvania nan bought :
Bible at Anctlon for s cents and
found : $40 bill i il. Save your
Bibles. Aluo search the scrip.
turcs.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

Last week it Wa stated in these
columns that tho l. & A. passen-
ger train would go through 10
jena beginning May l. and that
It would carry mail and express.
Tins was an oversight as regards
mail matter. The Valley will
carry mail after May 2, but no
mail route has - yet been estab-
lishcd on the IL. 4 A. south Of
Winfield.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28
An Untruthful Physician.

Gentlemen Of the jury" said
an Arapahoe (Okla.) lawyer,
sswhat kind Of swearing has been
done in this case? Here we have
. physician, = man who from his
high calling should scorn to tell
an untruth. But what did he
testify, gentlemen? I put the
question before him plainly,
Where was he stabbed? Unhes-
itatingly. his features as cool and
placid MS marble, he replied that
he was stabbed an inch and a half
to the left of the medal line and
an inch above the umbilicus.
And yet, gentlemen. we have
proved by three unimpeachable
witnesses that he was stabbed
just below the railroad station"
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

The TreasureP's once.
Tho oA;ce Of parish Treasurer
seems 70 BE- the most popular
Office in sight inst now, thsrc be-
inc ,omcth;ne over ! dozen can.
diel.tes for the place. Il VIII be
let ont It tho police Jury meeting
in July and the boys are doing
considerable hustling. Il y safe
In s.v that ouk of the nmml,ar ~
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

witnesses that he was stabbed
just below the railroad station.
A Thoughtful Man.
M. M. Austin of Winchester,
Ind, knew what to do in the hour
of iced. His wife had such an
unusual case of stomach and
liver trouble, physicians could
not help her. He thought of and
tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only 25c at Girls
ham Drug Co.
An freshman mourning his late
wife, said: "Faith, and she was a
good woman. She always hit me
with the soft side of the broom. !"
4 = =
Attachments, parts, needles,
oil, etc., for all kinds of sewing
machines kept on hand by w. O.
Williams, salesman and collector,
WINFIELD, La. (m11-tf)
1t isn't necessary to apologize
for trying to kiss pretty woman.
She will forgive you.
y 4 x
Singer Sewing Machines are
the best and are sold on an easy
payment plan. See w. o.
Williams, salesman and collector,
Winfield, La. (m11-tf)
It is because there is no fool
like an old fool that q widow has
such q snap.
The surest and safest remedy
for kidney and bladder diseases is
foley's Kidney Cure. For sale
by Grisham Drug Co.
4 = =
Friends seldom desert . friend
while his money holds out.
y = 4
An exchange says that trouble
has its value and cites that some
people never get religion till the
rheumatism ATS them.
The people are invited to call
round and examine the new
spring millinery at Mrs. Alice
Huhman's. (m1l-2m)
Probably the reason tightening
never strikes twice in the same
place Is because it can't find the
place.
Foley's Kidney Cure If taken
in time affords security from ell
kidney and bladder diseases. For
said BY Girls ham Drug Go.
A young lady who was studying
drawing sent 70 : drug store for
: set of "drawing instruments. !"
The druggist sent her : box of
mustard plastefs.
y -
Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates, and will not consti-
pate ike nsarly Ill other cough
medicines. Refuse substitutes.
For sale b. Grishan Drug Co.
A Peaneylvania nan bought =
Bible e Auctlon for s cents and
found : $40 bill i Il. Save yoor
Bibles. Also search the scrip
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28

For uHou1neoos headache dyoPePdn
5tatep <sx 1pehHs Live ~ 11esa ogssp.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28
Makes q Clean Sweep.
Every Town Has

Every Town Has
A liar.
A sponger.
A smart alec.
A girl who giggles.
A weather prophet,
A neighborhood feud.
A woman who tattles.
A man-whO-knows-it-alI.
One Jacksonian Democrat.
: More loafers than It needs.
A boy who cuts up in church.
A few meddlesome old women.
A thing that stares at women.
A!stock law that is not enforced.
A widower who is too gay for
his age.
Some men who make remarks
about women.
A few who know how to run
the affairs Of the country.
A grown young man who
Iaughs everytime he says any
thing.
A girl who goes to the post
olfce every time the mail comes
n.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-28
wanted The Brooches.

"a friend of mine down South, !"
said John Sharp Williams, mi
nority leader in the House, Sim
dulged in the luxury of q negro
valet, or body servant as we call
them.
"Thls friend, In a riot of extrav-
agance one day, bought a pair of
loud checked trousers. His ne
gro valet envied them and want
ed them. They did not seem to
be coming his way fast enough
and he threw some grease on
them.
"sCharlie, said my friend, stake
these trousers and clean them,
there's grease on them.
Charlie took the trousers,
didn't do a thing to them, and
brought them back in half day.
Deed, boss, he said, / can't get
dat grease out.
Did you scrub them well?'
Yes sab.
did you try a hot iron and .
piece Of brown paper?,.
sYas sah.'
Did you try ammonia?
No, sab, I amt done tried 'em
on yet, but I knows they'll fit
me. I"
Makes q Clean Sweep.
There's nothing like doing a
thing thoroughly. Of all the
Salves you ever heard of, Buck
lens Arnica Salve is the best. It
sweeps away and cures burns,
sores, bruises, cuts, boiIs, ulcers,
skin eruptions and piles. It's
only 25c, and guaranteed to give
satisfaction by Grisham Drug Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-02-24

He best prays to his Father who
provides for his brother.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-02-24
Unusual Low Rates.

In effect by the Missouri Pacific
Railway, February 10th, March lst
and 18th, only So so for second
class tickets, st. Louis to all points
in Indian and Oklahoma Territories.
BY the Iron Mountain Route, only
$40 rom st. Louis to all points in
Texas, east Of Amarillo, FIT. Worth
San Angelo, Abilene, San Antonio,
Alice and Galveston. Also to Ger
tain points in Louisiana.
Home-Seeker's round trip good
for twenty-one days to return, lib
eral lay-overs on going trip, only
SIS. Rates to intermediate points
on direct line not to be higher.
Call on or address, 31-4t
A. A. GALLAGHER, d. p. A.,
4l9 Walnut ST., Cincinnati, O.