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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
The
Farmers
Foes

are weeds. Unless
they are kept down,
they divert the nu-
triton which the
soil provides from
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

License to wed was issued to Guy
Walker and Kathleen Ketchum this
week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
Woodmen of the World.

Dallas Camp, No. POS, meets in Odd
w FelIoWs hall every Thursday evening
W. G. VAssALI, Clerk.
M istletoe Circle, No. SO, w. O. w.
N1meets IN Odd Fellows hall, Second
ana Fourth Wednesday of each month
Mrs. NELLIE TAToM, G. N. '''''ii'
MRS. Amy DUNN, Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-23

New Yory, Wednesday.-To place where it belongs blame for the death of hundreds of children and women in the burning of the steamboat General Sloeum, mas the task undertaken in an energetic manner yesterday.
 That criminal negligence of an out rageous character or something even worse was partly responsible for the slaughter, is the conviction of many of the city officers. The catastrophe is 10 be probed to the very bottom. It will start with a coroners inquest and aided by the Police Department, the Health Department and the Fire Department, the District Attorney will then take it up and present it 10 the Grand Jury.
 The worthless life-preservers. which proved in reality to be death-traps. will figure conspicuously in the inves- legations. Cumulative evidence of the poor quality of these lfe-preserv- CTS was obtained yesterday Coroner Berry got one all ripped and torn and half-emptied of its contents oi graduated cork bearing this stamp:
 Passed by the United States Steam boat Insnector, June IS. 1891"
 Six years, at the very outside. is sunnosed 10 be the limit of first class life-preserver made of big blocks Of corks and not of crumbs of cork.
 This life-Dreserver was thirteen years old almost to day It was put on the General Slocum when that boat first went into commission. She was only completed in 1891 Tn the summer of that year was the first time she was in use in the New York waters.
 Fi'rther evidence of the worthless character of the life-preservers was found last night on the body of a wom- an who was taken from the paddle box of the sunken steamer. When tho coroner onened the waist in search of valuables that the woman mav have had he found the interior Of her gown filed with granulated cork The unfortunate woman had put on one of these life-preservers. it had hn-st and the contents had work ed inside her clothing.
 last night the District Attorney sen' O rne-saoe to IpsDector AIhe-tson. who is in charge of the North Brother ls'aDd to try tn find body with life prasa~ver attached to it He was iE- strrcted if his search proved success fpl to remove tho life-preserver with tho greatest possible care and in the presence of witnesses who could later on testify as to what they saw. He was also instructed to make a most diiOent search of the wreck of the siean1er and obtain. if possible. a sec ton of the fire hose that proved to be worthless when the crew of the Slo' cum tried to turn a stream of water unou the blaze in the second cabin. While th's hose was new.f was of cheaD. worthless make Sworn evi denee Of this was obtained by Mir. Jerome yesterday from an officer of the Slocum.
 The investigation ordered by Secre tsrv Cortelyou, of the Department of Commerce and Labor. is regretted by the city authorities as most peculiar. They cannot understand the attitude of the Federal Government The n vestigation is to be conducted by James A. Dumont and Thomas H. Bar
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-23

mads up of kindly. substantial German folk, is like a place that had been swept by a fearful pestilence. It is silent but for ceaseless rattle of undertakers' wagons.
 At an early hour this morning. Co., vner O'Gorman estimated that the number of dead would reach 800.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-23

Back From Sonora-Wm. Jenson. a constructing engineer, who has been in Sonora some time. returned to Bisbee last evening. He is interested in the San Jose mine, near the Transvaa1. A good strike was made on this proper ty recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
Parker and Bryan.

indianapolis Sentinel: In a Chicago
interview Mr.. Bryan declared uure-
servedly and with enthusiasm not only
that he would give hearty support 10
Parker and Davis. hut he expressed
a firm belief that they would be choS-
en- by the people in November. Mr.
Br!a an made il clear that he has high
admiration for the courage DISPLAYED
by Judge Parker in making his views
known Il Is clear that since he has
come TO know what character OF man
the democratic nominee really is the
great Nehraskan recognizes him as
one who can he depended on for the
earnestness OF his purposes and the
courage oi his convictions. NIr. BRYAN
is that kind of man himself and mar
urally admires the same qualities in
others. even though there NAV be
some minor disaSreoments.
In the campaign upon which the mar
~ has entered these differences. of
Whatever character. are sunk IN the in
terest of common cause. The demo
cratic party : united in magnificent
determination 70 save the counrr,,
from threatened dangers. In the oIo~-
ioGs and victorious effort that is TO he
made every man who followed Mr.
Bryan ws;7 sincerity can Join in -5e
full belief that he is performing his
duty as a citizen. The battle is 10 be
fought with great earnestness and the
able and eloquent leader in the last
two campaigns will be the forefront
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
End of Bitter FIGHT,

Two physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an abcess on my
right lung" writes J. F. Hughes of
Du Pont, Ga. and gave me up. Ey.
erybody thought my time had come
As a last resort | tried DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumption. The
benefit l received was striking and /
was on my feet in a few days Now
I've entirely regained my health" II
conQUers all coughs. colds and throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Hartz K UHemeyer's drug store. Price
soc, and $1O0. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

Henry Mari. a farmer who lives
near Columbus. Bartholomew county.
Ind. is the center man of the popu-
lation of the whole United States. The
census bureau has found that the ex-
act center of population AT the census
OF 1900 was in latitude 80 degrees .
minutes and So seconds north. Iongi-
tude 50 degrees. IS minutes and - sec
onds west If 4 person is DESTROYS
of visiting the spot a better idea of its
location can be got by asking most anv
resident of Columbus Almost inyar-
iably the answer TO such question
VIII be Five miles southwest of Co
lumbus. IN Hen Harris barn lot" The
center was recently marked by mon
ument
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

Decidedly Judge Parker as prcsi-
Dental figure occupies the center of
the stage. Mr. Roosevelt is envcIopcd
in uncertainty and stands in the back
ground. He was great hero so long
as he appeared himself, but the strong
contrast is too much for him. Strenu-
osity. rashness and seusationalism en-
tertained for time. but the deep
interest OF the nation is for sanity
and constitutionalism.- Louis Re
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
A Sweet Breath

is a never failing sign OF a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out Of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal 10 Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indiges-
ton. dyspepsia and all stomach dis
orders. Mrs. Mary ). Crick. OF White
Plains. Ky. writes: 4 have been a
dyspeptic for years; tried ali kinds of
remedies. but continued 10 grow worse
BY the use Of Kodol began 10 i'm
prove at once. and after taking 4 few
bottles am fully restored in weight,
health and strength. and can eat
whatever / like" Kodol digests what
you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by all druggists.
All the news all the time - THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

At the rate Japan spent money on
the war the first six months. she is
paying on, s2oO.Oo0,0O0 a year in the
effort to drive Russia out of Man
churia. Russia is spending MUCH
more. undoubtedly. for substantially
the whole Russian army is in the
field and the supplies have TO be trans
ported 1000 miles TO reach the enemy:
1t is costly business. but they think
it pays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

Packing house men who are on the
strike and feeling the need Of a little
income viii be pleased TO learn that
Minnesota and the Dakotas Will re
quire some 10000 men in the harvest
fields during the next week or two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

y West Virginia mountaineer vino
had never taken drink went to Read
ing recently, took one glass Of whisky
and began shooting up the town As
the proyerb 50 aptIy says. Reading
makcth full man"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

Anyway. Russia won't be bothered
by having to read magazine articles
written by naval officers. There won't
be any naval officers left 10 write
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Becond avenue. Rock Island, Ill I'm
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance.
All communications OF argumenta-
tive character, political or religious,
must have real name attached for pub
LEGATION. No such articles will be print
ed over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

After Uncle Charley GrosvenOr fin
ishes his chautauqud engagements he
will present those lOng-expected fig
urcs showing just how the election
will come out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
Friday, August 10, 1904.

In 1903 the area devoted to hay in
the United States was 39.993.759 acres.
which produced 61.305.940 tons of hay
valued at S55G.366,990.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

with the other great democratic mar
shals of the republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
ST. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame, Ind.
One Mile West of SOtre Dame University.

Most beautifully and health
w fully located school in the west
Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy
Cross. Chartered 1855. Enjoying a
national patronage. Thorough
English, Classical, Scientific, and
Commercial Courses, advanced
Chemistry and Pharmacy. Regu-
lar Collegiate Degrees. Prepare
tory Department trains pupils for
regular, special, or collegiate
courses. Physical Laboratory we'll
equipped.
THE CONSERVATORY OF MU-
SIC is conducted on plans of the
best Classical Conservatories. THE
ART DEPARTMENT IS modelled
after leading Art Schools. Also,
MINIM DEPARTMENT for chill
dren under twelve years. Physical
Culture under direction Of graduate
Of DIR. Sar@eut's Normal School
of Physical Training, Cambridge,
Mass.
The best modeC- educational advan-
.tages for fitting Young women for lives Of
usefulness. TIE constant growth OF the
Academy has again necessltated the erec-
ttIou Of additIoua. 2 ne d.Ii.G iugs with latest
tHvgienic equipme Cts- [.
! Moderate cost. New school year begins
,Ssptem Der 18th, 1904
- Far estsi.ggs as5 sesciz' i7fa--ahaa sssy 70 {
iJhs DIrectrsss Of ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
!zBox SO, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19
John VO1k & Co,
CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS

Dealers in single and double
strength Blinds and Mouldings, We
ueered and Hardwood Flooring OF al
nnds.
Dealer in single and double strength
Window Glass. Polished Plate, BeYeIed
Plate and Art Glass.
81 and 32o
Eighteenth Street,
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-19

All the news all the time THE
ARGUS.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
HARMONY IN IOWA.
Expected Clash Between the Factions
Does Not Occur.

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 19.-Har-
mony was the keynote of the Iowa
State Democratic Convention to-day.
The prospective bitter fight to a finish
between the anti-Hearst and Hearst
Democrats did not develop and the
two factions We'd with each other in
nominating and seconding the nomina-
tion of candidates of opposite political
affiliations.
The effort to humiliate National
Committeeman c. A. Walsh, who is
also a member of the State commit
tee, by limiting his vote in the lat
ter body to matters not subject to con-
test was not successful; it was de-
feated in the resolutions committee
by vote of to 5.
Apart from the defeat of the Walsh
matter the anit-Hearsts were in abso-
lutte control and they now govern the
machinery of the party in Iowa.
The following ticket was named and
is cleverly made UP of men of all
shades of party belief: Electors at
large-W. o. Schmidt. J. B. Romans;
Secretary of State. Charles a. Dick
son; Auditor. Edgar A. Modary; Treas
uIei, 1eiIN II. bnSielldh, Attorney
General. Maurice O'Connor; Railway
Commissioner, J. p. Monatey; Su-
preme Judge, J. w. Sullivan.
The platform adopted is exceedingly
brief. 1t declares:
''The Democrats of Iowa, in con-
vention assembled, hereby ratify the
declaration of principles of the Demo-
cratic National Convention adopted at
the recent convention at st. Louis, and
indorse the candidacy of A. r. Parker
and H. G. Davis, our nominees for
President and Vice President. and
pledge them our hearty and loyal sup
port
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20

NEW YORK. July Ex-senator Ar
thur P. German informed Judge Par
ker's friends in this city to-day that
1t would be impossible for him to ac-
cept the chairmanship of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. They re-
fused to accept his answer as final.
Il ought not to be asked TO assume
the burdens of the craftsmanship,
Senator German said. Il have done
my share for the Democratic party
and you ought to find some one else to
take the place 1 know what the de-
mands of the position are and 1 do not
think that I ought to be called upon to
assume them, although 1 am willing
to do everything in my power to bring
about the election of Parker and Da-
Wis"
Senator German. as a result of the
conferences of the Democrats who
have been meeting here last night and
to-day, was asked to become chair
man of the National Committee.
William f. Sheehan is second choice,
but he also NAV decline, chiefly be-
cause he regards his health as unequal
TO the strain. Should Sheehan not ac-
cept the craftsmanship. opinion is quite
uncertain as TO who may be chosen.
Judge Parker has declined to say who
should be the chairman, preferring to
leave the decision entirely to his ad-
visers and the National Democratic
Committee
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
YAQUI RAIDERS
ARE CAPTURED
Mexican Regulars Surprise
Them in the Act of Hold
ing Up a Big Pack Train
LIVELY FIGHT FOLLOWS
Five of the Indians Are Shot
and Killed, Many Others
Receiving Serious Wounds
Special Dispatch to IN. Call.

GUAYMAS, Mexico. July ia de-
tachment Of Mexican regulars reached
here Monday night with twenty five
Yaqui prisoners captured after a hard
fight by Captain Celso Aguilar and two
companies Of regulars, returning after
a twenty days campaign in the Yaqui
country, northwest Of Guaymas.
Aguilar was on his way back to San
Jose de Guaymas, believing that he
had rid the country of all the raiding
Indians, when he came upon a band of
fifty-six savages who were in the act
Of holding up a big pack train bound
for the San Jose ranch. Aguilar came
upon the Indians without notice and
both parties were taken completely by
surprise. Although the Mexicans out
numbered them, the Indians gave bat
tie, but five Of their number were shot
down and many wounded They at
tempted TO fee. but only those who got
off on the pack horses escaped, the
balance being taken prisoners. Aguilar
and his men withdrew to San Jose de
Guaymas after the fight and an escort
was detailed 10 take the prisoners to
Guaymas for deportation. The Mexi-
can detachment reports that none of
their number were killed in the fight,
although some received slight wounds.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
POPE SEEKING
ANCIENT COPE
His Holiness Will Try to
Recover Old Relic in the
Possession of j. p. Morgan

LONDON. July 19.-It is stated in
special dispatch from Rome that the
Pope has commissioned Cardinal Van
nutelli, who is about to visit Ireland.
to try to obtain from ]. Pierpont Nor
gan the priceless ancient cope which
was stolen in 1902 from the cathedral
of Ascoli. The cope mysteriously dis
appeared while repairs were being
made to the cathedral and though the
Government took measures for its re-
covery they were unsuccessful.
1t now transpires that the cope was
sold to Morgan. who has loaned II to
the South Kensington Museum, where
it is at present on view. The cope is
a beautifully embroidered piece of
work, done in France in the thirteenth
century. 1t was presented to the AS
coli Cathedral by Nicholas ". The
entire ground is of gold thread on
which are worked fifteen exquisite
panels of religious subjects. The mu-
scum authorities believe that the cope
is Of English, not of French, work
manship.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20

to registration, the distribution of cam
paign literature and the best methods
OF addressing the voters will be con-
sidered.
George H. Sturtevant, First Deputy
Attorney General, is taking an active
interest in the selection of the Repub-
lican candidate for the Assembly in
Mendocino County. and Judge ]. C.
DAILY Third Deputy Attorney General.
is in Ventura County giving the peo-
pie the benefit of his Judgment in the
matter of selecting a representative
in the Legislature. 1t is suggest
ed that Governor Pardee come home
now and look after affairs here. There
is no use Of going to Oyster Bay to
notify the President. as Nose Gunst
has already been there and told what
happened in the Chicago convention.
The Republican County Committee
will meet tomorrow evening and listen
TO a report on the subject of Assembly
district organization.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
CITY CHEMIST FINDS
NO ARSENIC IN SOUP
Ah Sow, Arrested on Charge of At
tempting to Poison Her Hus-
band. Is Released

All Sow. wife of Fong Ling, who
was arrested last Thursday night by
Detective RYAN on complaint that
she had attempted to poison her hus-
band by putting arsenic in a bowl of
soup which she took to him at the
headquarters of the Chinese Educa-
tional Society, was released from Gus
tody by order of Chief Whitman yes
terday afternoon. The Chiefs action
was caused by a report from DR.. A. c.
Bottle, City Chemist, that he had
made an analysis of the soup and had
been unable to find any trace of ar
senic in it.
Just before the woman's arrest the
police had been informed that two
physicians had examined the SOUP and
had discovered enough arsenic in it
TO kill 100 men. The woman has
steadfastly denied putting any arsenic
in the soup. A suspicious circum-
stance was the fact that no one would
come forward and swear to a COM
plant. Fong Ling was one of the
tong presidents indicted for conspiring
to kill Tom Yick of the Chinese Edu-
cational Society and he turned States
evidence against two of the other
presidents at their trials in Judge
Lawlor's court. Since then he has
been living at the headquarters of the
educational society.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
MINERS MEET PRESIDENT.
Delegation Makes Appeal I'm Behalf
of Colorado Labor.

OYSTER BAY, July 19.-President
Roosevelt to-day received the commit
tee appointed last Sunday by the con-
vention of the coal miners and allied
crafts of Wilkesbarre. Pa. The mis-
siCn of the committee was to present
personally to the President a petition
reciting the conditions in which organ
ized labor has been placed by the ac-
tion of the authorities of Colorado and
requesting him to institute an inves-
tigation of the labor troubles in that
State with a view of remedying the
conditions now existing If possible.
The committee spent half hour with
the President in his library. The petit
ton, which was the expression of 220,-
900 men of the union labor organiza-
tions of Northeastern Pennsylvania,
was laid before the President. He read
it carefully and then informed the
committee he would be glad to do any
thing he properly and legally could to
ameliorate the condition existing in the
State of Colorado He indicated that
an investigation of the labor troubles
in that State was now being made by
agents of the Department of Com
merce and Labor. Thus far the situa-
tion had not been such as would war
rant interference by the Federal Gov
ernment
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
FOLK IN FULL CONTROL.
His Candidate Becomes Temporary
Chairman of Missouri Convention.

Chairman OF Missouri Convention.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, July 10
When State Chairman Rothwen called
the Democratic convention to order to-
day he pleaded for harmony. The mem
tion of the name of w. d. Vandiver.
a Folk man, for temporary chairman.
brought the delegates to their feet with
cheers. A demonstration that lasted
several minutes followed. In the con-
test for temporary secretary the Folk
element won its first victory, the vote
being 401 TO 290.
When Chairman Vandiver, in his
speech, spoke of Bryan as the great
est living statesman" there was cheer
ing for nearly three minutes, followed
by cries of "Hurrah for Parker"
IT want to say continued Congress
man Vandiver, that If William ].
Bryan and David Bennett Hill can both
vote for Alton B. Parker they may feel
assured once more that the white
winged angel of peace hovers over the
Democratic council chamber"
There were frequent cheers at the
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-20
CALIFORNIANs AT THE FAIR.

ST. LOUIS, July 19.-The following
Californians are registered at the Cali
fornia building:
San Francisco-Anss NJ Brice, W. P De-
larry. ]. Tart. Mrs W. H. Byren. c. r Cor
rigan. Miss G. Kellogg. W. A Norris and
daughter. Miss o. Pierce. e schmidt. ". l.
Meuser Jr.. A. W. Stowe, H. c. Palmer, T. J..
o Dea.
Los Angelss-w H Strong and wife. ".
S. Hurlbut- A. H Evans. R. G. Kiesling. Mrs.
NJ Durant. ". A. Burrts. o. Rowlett. Es
1em znd W1.ssr = "a f.;,, lac, McGon-
ander, J. Cleveland, A NJ Fosdick Miss R.
Mohan, Miss H. HaBe, Mrs. ". H. Jamison,
Z. NJ Durant ". H Smith. H z. Durant
San Diego-Mrs G. Freyeleben. z. Wine
burgh. J. Benesch. A E Ward. q. Loomis.
osklandNJ. N ouian. ]. T. Benson and
wife. c. J. Heeseman. H. c. Capweii e y
Gilmore. r H. Butler,
Fresno-Miss NJ. L. Storer. J. N Swift. c.
r Beall. ". NJ. Sims, d. Ash and family
Sacramento-Mrs. ]. Storch, c. 81. Burns
and wife. c. Irwin. W. F. Quinn.
Miscsilaneo1s-A- G Gabriel. Mrs. W c.
Miss E A Rich. Santa Barbara; L. H. Al
bertson. I. NJ. Beam. Santa Clara; G. A Sex
Bardin. Salinas. ]. NJ. Bell. Colfax; c. and L.
Maeauleys Auburn; G. Weniger. Vallejo: Mrs
a. G. Bell Colfax: N. Walton. Ventura; H.
c. HogE and wife. Saratoga: A. Poison. San
Jose; J. spolman. Berkeley: r. r. Butler
Hanford; r. r Parr. Arcata: ". 3. Murphy
reynolds Mrs. z. E. small. stockton: q. G.
Flinch and wife Needles; l. Rice. II. Boal
]. A. Rice, National City: r W. DodsOn. Al
ameda; g. Newsler, Highlands G. A. Hellach.
Santa Monica: z. NJ Willis. Hollywood: W
Fl. Davis and wife. FL Cajon; A. Whitman.
Santa Cruz: J. n cavanah. Redondo Beach;
J. G. Larrtck. RandsburK; ]. L. Kerchard
Modesto; J. d. Payne and wtre. Escondido: T.
H Gray. Petaluma: z kenyun. ]. ". Kyle.
]. l. Whitney. J. NJ Wilson. E. Macdonald
NJ Ward, K. Goodhart. H. Ermentrout F.
Robinson, l. C. Todd. Riverside.