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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
BROADWAY CHILDREN's DAY
Pupils Graduated from Primary to Jun,
ior Department Sunday.

An audience that filled the church
auditorium enjoyed the childrens' day
exercises of Broadway Presbyterian
church yesterday morning. An inter
esting program of songs and recita-
tiOns was carried out, one of the fea-
lures being the baptism of 10 children.
The class of "a from the primary de
partment received their diplomas and
were graduated to the junior depart
ment of the Sunday school.
At Bethel chapel in the evening the
members of the school held ehildrens'
day exercises. the program having
been published in Saturdays Argus.
Rev. w. S. Marquis, pastor of Broad
way church made a brief address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
Ask LONGER Eranehlse.

The Rock Island Southern Railway
company, which is completing the Mon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
PERSONAL POINTS.

Charles Rosenfeld is home from
Williamstown for the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sundeen left Satur-
day night for Milwaukee for a week S
visit
Abe Kahlke is in the city from Den
yer to spend the vacation with his par
ents
Mrs John Fisher departed Saturday
afternoon on the steamer Sidney for a
visit to St Paul.
Mrs. r. Grady and daughter, Mrs
Edwin Bernard. of Chicago, are visit
ing friends in Rock Island.
c. H. Writ, of Fairbury, Neb.. form
erly resident of Rock Island is visit
ing his relatives and friends here.
l. L. Rice has returned from a visit
of two weeks to Richmond. Va, where
he attended the wedding of his sister.
G. H McKown, the only delegate Rock
Island Woodmen will have at the head
camp, departed this morning for Mil
waukee
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Harris, formerly
of this city. now of Dallas, Tex. are
visiting friends and relatives in Rock
Island and vicinity.
Mrs. Joseph Yeager is here from
Cincinnati to attend the Jacquinet-
Yeager nuptials which will be solemn
led Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Hulsbrink, Jr
left this morning for a weeks visit in
Milwaukee. On their return they will
stop in Chicago a few days and visit
old friends.
Mrs. Margaret Smith has just return
ed from a weeks visit with friends in
Chicago Where there she attended
of the commencement exercises of the
Rush Medical college.
Robert c. Mitchell has returned
from LawTenceville, Pa, where he had
been attending the Hill school. He
leaves Immediately for the state of
Maine, where he will enter a summer
school.
Rev r. B. Williams, pastor of the
First NJ +. church of this city, yester
day delivered the sermon at the open
ing of the Methodist church at Chilli
Gothic Ill, which has been extensively
repaired and remodeled
Fred Clark son of Richard C. Clark.
deputy county clerk. who has been Wis
iting at home for a few days, leaves
tomorrow for Chicago where he has ac-
copied a position with the Lake View
Exchange Telephone company. as
night manager.
Z. c. Earl. physical director of the
Y NJ. c. A. left Saturday for the Y. NJ.
c. A. Indians camp at Sunny Beach,
on Rock river. He will remain until
camp breaks up Wednesday Reports
from the camp are TO the effect that
the boys are finding many Indian relics,
two tomahawks being picked up before
the tents we're pitched.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
STORM.
Worst Part Misses Rock Island
But Does Damage in Near
Neighborhood.
PORT BYRON is HIT HARD
Lightning Causes Panic in Crowd at
Mississippi Park-SeVeral Places
Were Struck.

a peculiar storm swept over this dis
trict last evening. its features being a
deluge of rain, sharp lightning. and
wind that seemed to blow alternately
from all directions. The storm did not
break over Rock Island until nearly 10
O'Clock last evening. though there were
heavy rain storms south, east and
north of this city.
The cloud came from the northwest
and divided west of the city. part pass
ing south and the remainder north. The
part that went south appears to have
been harmless. but that which passed
over Davenport and went on up the
river left considerable damage in its
wake.
Hail I'm Davenport.
In the north part of Davenport and
the surrounding country there was a
heavy wind and ii was accompanied by
hail that covered the ground with icy
pellets the size of hickory nuts and did
much damage to growing vegetation
In the vicinity of lie Claire and Port
| Byron the storm reached its height and
particularly in the latter place. which
was the more exposed, several build
ings were damaged by wind.
About LeClaire and Port Byron the
lightning played havoc also. 1t struck
trolley pole on the |. & |. at Missis-
sippi park just above LeClaire and
there was a binding flash as the bolt
was communicated to wires about the
grounds. small panic started in the
ND hot ,4 hn
and several women tainted. The |. &
|. suffered damages that tied up the
line for a time and a portion of the
crowd was unable to leave the park
| till early this morning.
Bridge COIIapses.
A county bridge crossing a creek a
short distance above Mississippi park.
collapsed yesterday afternoon during
the height of the storm and was wash
ed away.
Crossing the bridge at the time it
gave way was a single horse and bug
gy containing Miss Clara HOLMAN.
Miss HOLMAN, the horse and buggy
were all thrown into the raging creek.
The water was up to the young lady
neck and she had a difficult struggle in
| reaching shore. She finally caught
hold of a barb wire fence which had
been swept into the stream and by this
means pulled herself ashore.
Lightning at Port Byron.
Three houses were struck at Port
Byron, but there were no serious fires.
At the farm of Charles Ashdown east
of town a corn crib in which flock of
swine had taken refuge was struck
and a number of the. animals were
killed
There was also lightning play closer
to Rock Island At the dairy of F. G.
Meyer, in the eastern part of South
Rock Island, barn was struck and
four cattle killed.
The rain was not unusually heavy.
the fall at the local weather station be
ing but 1.I3 inches, but it varied wide
ly in different places, some getting
even less and some much more.
The Milwaukee suffered some delay
today owing to severe washing of the
tracks at Port Byron and at LeClaire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
FILLED ALL OF THE SEATS
Hagenbeck's Trained Animal Show Ap-
preciated by Many People.

Another large attendance was accord
ed the Carl Hagenbeck trained animal
show in Rock Island Saturday night,
the tent being filled to the extent of its
seating capacity. Many features are
included in the performance besides
the trained animals. although the lat
ter is the main attraction. While many
of the features may be seen at all the
large shows, nothing has ever been ex-
hibited here before that compared with
the work with the wild animals. Wild
beasts of various kinds are placed in a
cage and do tricks that are unusual for
the domesticated animals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Kramer & Co, engaged in doing bus
mess at 1903 Second avenue. has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent.
William E. Miller retiring from said
firm, and Henry Kramer and Charles
Kramer will continue the business as
heretofore under the firm name Of Kra
mer & Co. and will pay all outstand
ing liabilities and collect all debts ow-
ing said firm.
HENRY KRAMER,
CHARLES KRAMER.
WILLIAM E. MILLER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
LAST OF JUNE MEETINGS
City Council Holds Regular Session
This evening.

The city council meets this evening
in regular session, the last of the
month. The mayor has indicated that
the question of more room and better
accommodation for the steamboats, at the
landing in Rock Island will be raised.
The sand boats are occupying consider
able space between the ferry dock and
the place where the Diamond 10 boats
land, which is said to be some incon-
venience to the latter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
Observatory Commencement.

Miss Nellie Freeman of this city and
Miss Lydia Shallberg of Moline. will
graduate next Friday evening. June
%, from the Bodfors' school of music
in Moline, the exercises to take place
at the First Congregational church of
that city Both of these young ladies
have been heard in recitals recently
displaying marked knowledge of tech
nique and rendering the most difficult
selections with expression and feeling
ARGIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
Electrical Workers Meet.

The electrical workers of Rock ISL
and held meeting yesterday. which
was attended by one of the vice presi-
dents of the International union. Inc
purpose of this meeting was the reach,
If possible. some conclusion as TO the
wage scale. The linemen are working
today. but a strike is not un Epected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19

All the news all the time THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19

mouth-GalesbUrg line. will this evening
ask for an extension Of the franchise
at Galesburg. The route into that city
has not been secured as ysk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-19
If in a sind of biIious mood.

You wish an aid to digest food,
No other pill is half so good
A. DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The famous Little Pills Early Risers
cure constipation, sick headache. bill
iousness. etc. They never grippe or
sicken. but impart early rising energy.
Good for children or adults. Sold by
all druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
DENY MORGAN NET SHEA.
Statement at Formers Ofice-Sir
Hundred Ready IN Case of Strike.

At the office OF ]. p. Morgan & Co. yesterday
it was said that nothing was known regarding
any conference between Mr. Morgan and Vice
Grand Chief Timothy Shea of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen. which limited at in
q dispatch from New-Haven. to settle the trou=
BILE on the New-York, New-Haven and Hartford
road. No conference whatever had been held
or was I'm contemplation, il was stated.
There great falling off yesterday in the
number of applicants for places locomotive
firemen at the employment bureau established
by Conrad Schuze. at No. l29 Cedar-st. and
No IS Jehn-st The men applying for positions
at No. 129 Cedar-st. are sent to No. So John-st.
TO be examined to their eyesight. hearing
and other qualifications. Those who are ac-
cepted, according to Mr. Schulze. VIII receive 81
a day up to the time they are needed, or If not
needed. up 10 the time they told their ser
vices not required.
Mr.. SchulZes assistant said there had been
over 1000 applicants. of whom GOO had been
engaged. Only HOO were wanted altogether
There was a report yesterday that the Civic
Federation had taken up the dispute and was
trying to bring both sides together again.
Ralph Nj. Easley. chairman of the executive
board of the federation. said that there was
nothing in the report At the New-York offices
OF the New-Haven company all knowledge OF
any new conference was disclaimed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
PRAYERS At MOSCOW.
-Four of Imperial Family Attend
SerUice-KremHn Shut.

Moscow Feb 1S.-A memorial service to-day
at the A1exieff Church of the Tschu Monastery
was attended by Grand Duchesses Elizabeth and
Maria and Grand Dukes Constantine and Dmitrl
all the high civil and military officials, repre-
sentatives of the municipality and zemstvos and
the foreign consuls.
The body of Grand Duke Sersius lies in an
oak coffin with silver eagles at its head and
foot It stands on silver bier among mass
of palms There two wreaths on the coffin
one from Grand Duchess Eliza beth and the
other from the late grand dukes suite.
The coffin is half covered by a grand ducal
nall of gold embroidery with borders of ermine,
and the grand dukes decorations are arranged
on either side of the coffin. Prayers are to be
said thrice daily by the clergy, and there will
be day and night watches for the dead by gen.
erals and officials of the first, second, third and
fourth ranks and number Of personal friends,
while two officers of the MOSCOW garrison will
stand sentinel at the head and foot of the bier.
Detachments of soldiers will maintain guard
outside the monastery.
An extraordinary session Of the municipal
council has passed resolution requesting the
Minister of the Interior to present the condo
1ences of the city to the Emperor, and has also
cont a message Of sympathy to Grand Duchess
Elizabeth.
Troops are patrolFing inside the Kremlin. all
the entrances of which continue to be closed
to the public All the shops are shut, and the
newspapers have appeared with mourning Dor
ders. Some students have been roughly handled
in the streets.
The grand duke, when killed, was on his way
to the governor generals palace, in Tver-st.,
for the purpose of taking a bath. The grand
duke was a great lover of Russian baths, and
those in the palace were sumptuous Vice Gov
elnor Sabouroff who preceding the grand
duke from the Nicholas Palace, noticed crowd
in the Red Square and turned back to warn the
grand duke to go through a side street but 1t
was too late. The explosion occurred as he
reached the Kremlin gate.
The assassin was dressed as a peasant, but II
is evident that he belongs to a higher class.
His papers were all forged, and there is no clew
yet to his identity.
LeontieT, a policeman. who was near the
Nikolsky Gate and seized the assassin, says that
as soon as the grand dukes carriage drove
into Senate Square the murderer moved out and
hurled the bomb directly into the carriage win
dow A binding fash and terrible explosion
followed The vehicle was blown to splinters
The air was filed with red haze, blood being
spattered to a distance Of three hundred feet.
The maddened horses dashed forward dragging
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19

denee is also under consideration. The period
OF court mourning has been fixed at tnree
months.
A solemn state requiem mass for the repose
of the soul Of the murdered grand duke WAS
celebrated at ST Isaac's here this afternoon.
The Metropolitan OF St. Petersburg ornclateo'
and the representatives of the foreign powers
Ministers and other officials were present III run
uniform. Along the great square In which the
cathedral stands the sidewalks were packed
with people held back by solid walls OF police.
Inside the square row upon row OF gorgeous
carriages and sleighs faced the portal AT IN
tervals were posted mounted sentries' ana IN
each corner of the square wns a squadron OF
Red Cossacks of the Guard
IMPERIAL FAMILY IN HIDING.
Not a single member of the imperial family
attended the requiem.
Oppression like the shadow of doom seems to
be hanging over the Russian capital Bells are
tolling and the people in the streets are awe
struck at yesterdays bloody crime Every one
seems TO shrink before the contemplation Of
what may happen next. The tragedy struck
deep in the heart of the perplexed and tried
Emperor. and many who were unsparing in their
criticism yesterday to-day have only expressions
of sympathy for his unhappy lot
Although precautions have been doubled in
every direction for the preservation of the lives
of the members of the imperial family and the
Ministers, the secret police are seeking out
and arresting those known TO be associated with
the lighting organization. The authorities real
ize their inability to ward off the swift acts OF
terrorism, murder in the streets being possible
at any instant The only safety seems to lie
in seeking refuge behind palace walls, and all
the members of the imperial family have been
warned not to venture out
Although only the official papers and the
"Grashdanin" C"The Citizen" reactionary pa
per- owned by Prince Mestchersky) appear with
black borders the editorials of all of them are
strangely sober. Some papers which in the past
have been ready TO lay almost any charge at
the door of Grand Duke Sergius are drawing
back before the prospect of the beginning of a
reign of terror fearing that it may destroy the
bright prospects of reform and lead TO an era
of repression.
Among the revolutionaries, however, there is
sentiment of eation They openly glory in the
deed, proclamng that It removes the most re-
dictionary influence at court and also proclaim
ing the general theory that, in the absence of
armed resistance, only by terror can concessions
be wrung from the hands of the autocracy- Ac-
cording to their view, any weapon is justifiabe
1t is too early yet to say what the political eff
feet will be- For the moment everything is at
standstill
Expressions of coincidence have reached the
Emueror direct from practically all govern
ments the kilograms of President Loubet, En-
peror William and King Edward being espe-
cially warm and sympathetic in tone. 1t is
probable that several governments will send
representatives to the funeral of the Grand
Duke Sergius
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19

80. h.ar shed sad although foreigners predict
ali will end in revolution Russians know the
case is not hopeless. Once representatives OF the
people are allowed to share in the government
asnd the marion Is directed 10 the road of peace
ana prosress our sufferings must end we DO
not wa nt blood and terror, but peace and peace
<,,I condttions In this hope see our only
SAFETY from the tragic incidents that are hap
pening about us.
The "Novosti" says:
The victims of the war number tens of thou
sands: a hundred high officials are among the
victims. People losing their lives IN the
streets of Russian cities. We cannot live longer
under such conditions. The happiness of the
people should not be bought with blood. Com
promises of the bureaucracy cannot save me
Situation Enough of this blood and terror.
The Emperor must honestly and sincerely meet
the hopes of the people half way. The throne
must ioin hands with the people against the
bureaucracy This Is the only salvation from
the horrors that threaten TO darken the near
future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
PEOPLE PRESS DEMANDS.
THE 4GIT4TION SPREADS.
Russian Railroads IdIe-TzCO Mar
ders IN T'ranscauc0Sid.

St Petersburg Feb 1S-The strikes some
OF the railroads below Moscow are assuming a
serious phase Even the employees of the tele-
graph lines are joining in the movement. 1t is
significant however that in order to avoid gov
eminent pressure. the employees have decided not
to interfere with military sanitary trains
The professors who gave their services free
TO the university, by a vote of III TO to-day,
decided not TO resume their duties until the
fall unless the political demands are granted.
The first joint meeting. one of university pro-
fessors directors and students, has been called
for next week.
The decision not TO resume studies is being
followed throughout Russia, the students at the
Lyceum at Paroslaw and the University of Sar-
kof joining in the movement yesterday. AT
VIadikavkaz similar action has been taken by
the gymnasium boys. accompanied by smash
ing of the furniture in the classrooms.
The workmen here have issued proclamations
sumrnoning the railway men to strike Feb
ruary 20 and March 3. the ewes of days set fo-
rroposed popular demonstrations.
Moscow, Feb 1S.-The telegraph operators Of
the Moscow Riasan Railroad have struck. de-
manding a minimum wage of $50 and eight
hour instead of a twelve hour day.
The telegraph operators of the Moscow
windau road have also walked out, forcing
suspension of the train service.
At vorenezh the telegraph operators and other
employees of the Southwestern Railroad and
three thousand men employed in the railroad
workshops have struck for an increase of wages
and shorter hours.
Tifis. Feb. 1s.-A district official named
Gnoutoff has been assassinated at Igdyr by
Armenians. The motives for the crime were
political
At Vagarshapad, Transcaucasia, the Mayor
has been shot and killed near his residence. The
murderer escaped
Kishinef Feb 1S.-The Project of Police Of
Kishinef was attacked to-day by an unknown
man armed with a club. The assailant was
arrested.
LODI. Feb 1S.-The town continues quiet
There is no change in the strike situation, ex-
cept that the compositors struck on Friday
evening. and newspapers are not being printed.
Announcement of the death of Grand Duke
sergius was circulated by means of handbis.
Warsaw, Feb. 1S.-The employees in some Of
the banks here struck this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
EMPEROR WILLIAMS SYMPATHY.
Condolences Expressed TO Russian Envoy
Court to Go Into Mourning.

Berlin, Feb. 1S-An hour after the news of the
assassination of Grand Duke Sergius reached
Berlin Emperor William drove to the Russian
Embassy, expressed personally to Count Won
Osten-Sacken the Russian Ambassador his
horror, and requested him to convey his deep
sympathy to Emperor Nicholas.
A requiem service at the Russian Embassy at
noon to-day for the repose of the soul of the
grand duke was attended by many high per-
sonages and the officers of the Sd Regiment of
Uhlans, of which the grand duke was honorary
colonel.
Ambassador Tower was among the callers at
the embassy to express sympathy. The En-
peror has ordered eight days court mourning
The court of se-Darmstadt Will go into
mourning for four weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
A GRAND DUKE FORGIVEN.
Car Restores His Uncle Paul to His Place
in Imperial Family,

ST. Petersburg, Feb 1S.--The decision of the
Emperor In this period of his grief to restore
Grand Duke Paul, youngest brother of Grand
Sergius to rank and family, is felt to be most
gracious act. Grand Duke Paul was degraded
several years ago because he persisted in con-
tracing a morganetic marriage with Nine.
Olga Pistolkoos, despite the commands of the
Emperor and the wishes Of the imperial fam
lily. He deprived Of rank in the army and
his orders and decorations were withdrawn
The doors of Russia were closed to him. and
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Sersius extend
ed the shelter of their home to his two chill
dren by his first marriage and virtually adopted
them. OF late the decree against Grand Duke
Paul had been relaxed 20 the extent that he
was allowed to return to Russia. and the En-
peror's act now permits him to take his place
with the other imperial mourners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
THE COURT IN HIDING.
More Murders Expected Empress
DOzcager Reported Warned.

St Petersburg, Feb. 1S.-According to reports
in circulation, the Empress Dowager has re-
ceiVed a letter warning her that she will be the
next victim. This is only one of many rumors
Another says that at meeting of the grand
dukes, last night 1t unanimously decided
10 withdraw all opposition TO zemsky sober
and to recommend its immediate summons by
the Emperor.
1t appears improbable that Grand Duke Ser
gius's body viii be brought TO ST. Petersburg.
The Romanon mausoleum in the Cathedral of
ST Peter and st. Paul is undergoing alterations,
ana il is likely that the burial will be in the
Church OF the Ascension IN the Kremlin. where
the bones OF the Ruriks rest According to
traditions. the burial of a member Of the i'm
perial family does not take place until nine
days after death. The question of burial at
uyinskoie, the late grand dukes summer resi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19

the coachnan, Andrew, a man OF sisahtic
stature. but they soon fell In their tracks
An officer who witnessed the tragedy from
the barracks directed some soldiers to bring
stretcher Only a leg and a part of the grand
dukes body were intact.
Several orders and decorations with which
Grand Duke Sergiuss breast was covered at
the time of his assassination fell at the feet of
a sentry In the arsenal hundred yards away
The grand dukes sword shattered, but the
rings he were recovered from the spec
tators of the outrage, who picked them I'D. ~
gold cross which the grand duke. like all or
the Orthodox, wore around his neck next his
body was not recovered Grand Duchess Eliza
beth has issued a piteous appeal TO the public
to return this relic.