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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
washinoton Mourns Death.

Washington. July 1.-All official life In Washington Is mourning the death of Secretary of State John Hay IS loss irrepairabe to the nation. His asso- ciates have had placed at half mast the flags of the various department build ings.
 The following personal tributes were made by members of the cabinet:
 Secretary of the Treasury Shaw:
 'fn the death of John Hay the nation has lost one of it's grandest citizens and ablest public servants"
 Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock:
 "The death of Secretary Hay is an in- ternational as well as a national loss and to his country and countrymen al- most irrepairable, in view of his master ly achievements in statesmanship, bril- liant ability and the charming person. ality which endeared him to all who had the privilege of his acquaintance"
 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson:
 Secretary Hay was thoroughly trained and we'll balanced man. He made his country a power for righteous ness among nations.
 "A prince and great man has fallen"
 Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte.
 His abilities and services as a states man and his virtues as citizen and man are so universally recognized that any reference to them now would be superfiuous"
 Postmaster General Cortelyou:
 John Hay lived to see the successful result of many of the great policies with which he had so much to do. History will place his name among the great Ameri- cans who have contributed in large de- gree to their country's glory and pros perity."
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor Met calf:
 "In the death of John Hay the nation has suffered an almost irrepairabe loss. No secretary of state has ever contriub- uted so much the nations greatness as he He loved his country; he lived for his country; he worked for his country and gave up his life in his countrys ser ln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
EIGHTEEN DROWN
 IN MEXICAN FLOOD
UNPRECEDENTED RAINS FOL- LOWED RY cLoUDBuRsT ON MEXICAN SIDE OF LINE CAUSES GREAT SUFFERING.

Del Rio. Tex, July 1.-Unprecedented rains, supplemented by cloudburst near the head of Las Vacas creek, small stream on the Mexican side, have re- suited in the known death by drowning. of eighteen persons, sixteen of whom were Mexicans and the probable death of many more
 Great property damage resulted, the town of Las yacas being largely sub merged and many buildings and contents washed away Hundreds of people are homeless and Del Rio is doing it's ut most to aid the sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Report Through st. Petersburg.

Odessa via St. Petersburg. July 1.-The prefect has informed deputation from the municipal council that the crew of the battleship kniaz Potemklne has surrendered.
 The Kniaz Potemkine is flying the St. Andrews flag. A steamer has conveyed provisions to the battleship.
 The panic is unabated and the exodus from the city continues.
 The confagrations in the port lasted until Friday evening. The most infiam- able liquids were poured on all of the decks of the harbor and these were de- stroyed The town Is still in darkness, the gas works having suspended.
 The Russian society of navigation and commerce has telegraphed instructions to vessels not to come to Odessa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Big Seizure of Liquor.

Asheyille, N. C., July 1.-What is said to be the largest seizure of liquor ever made in this internal revenue district was made here this morning, when the revenue officers took posses sion of distillery operated by w. P. Black and confiscated 5000 gallons of whisky. The tax, it is charged, he'd not been paid on a large quantity of the whisky, which is said to have been made without the knowledge of the government inspector and to have been stored in the proprietor's house. A formal investigation will be begun Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Neaotiations Win Be Resumed.

Pittsburg, July 1.-President T. J Snaf- fer of the Amagamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers stated today that there had been no break between the association and the American Sheet and Tin Plate company. There Is mis- conception of the attitude taken by the American officials in adjournsng the wage conference yesterday, he said, and nego- tiations will be resumed next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
New Scale Takes Effect.

j. Cleveland. O., July 1.-The scale fixed upon at the recent convention at De- troit of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Tin Plate Workers was signed here today by, five independent mills. The men have been out of work for some lime as the furnaces have been shut down pending the signing of the agreement Two thousand men are affected. and win return to work on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Senator cullom Deeply Affected.

Washington. July 1.-Senator Cullom. chairman of the Senate committee on foreign relations. feels peculiar sadness in the death of Secretary Hay. As a boy Secretary Hay was student in the law office of Cullom Hay. the lat ter his uncle. To an Associated Press representative Senator Cullom said:
 "I do not know when l have been so shocked as I was this morning on being awakened and told Secretary Hay was dead I have long regarded MT. Hay as one of the greatest men in our country, especially in all diplomatic directions He was, I think. the foremost diplomat of the times.
 "I have known MT. Hay from his boy hood. When MT. Lincoln left Illinois for Washington to assume the responsibilities of President he took John Hay and J J. Nicolay with him from Springfield. H.
 When President Mckinley was seek ing secretary of state 1t was my pleas ure without solicition or knowledge on the part of Mir. Hay to write to the 
 (Contlnued on Fourth Paqe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
READY FOR REGATTA.
Event at Henley Expected to Eclipse Previous Meets.

Henley, Eng, July 1.-Everythng is in readiness for the great international re- gatta on the Thames next week, and should the present weather hold as it is expected to do the Henley regatta of 1905 with a record for entries will be the most brilliant of recent years.
 Tonight Henley is crowded with river men and wet bobs' of world wide repu- tation who are looking forward to a splendid contest in the race for the grand challenge cup. in which the Americans are expected to play an important part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Secretary Hays Death Reen|y FeIt in Europe
FUNERAL ID BE IN CLEVELAND.
President Roosevelt Is Deeply Moved and Signifies His Intention of Attending Obsequies Over Dis
 tinguished Statesman.

Newbury, N. H., July 1.-The body of Secretary of State John Hay, whose un- expected death early today has caused sorrow throughout the land and evoked expressions of sympathy and regret the world over, lies tonight in a room of "rhe Fells." the quiet gambrel-roofed mansion which for fourteen years has been the summer homo of the Hay fam fly.
 Just one week ago tonight the Sec retary arrived at this village from Wash ington, wearied with the cares of state and anticipating a long summers rest Tonight the same launch in which MT. Hay made the short trip from Newbury conveyed relatives of Mrs. Hay to the cottage where they brought sympathy and help to the stricken woman and her only son.
 Deep Grief in Newbury.
 At "The Fells'' there is deep grief where there was welcome; at Newbury there is silence and sorrow where there was pride that the distinguished summer resident had again come among the plain townspeople and throughout the nation there is sadness and regret at the loss of one of her greatest statesmen.
 The only members of the Secretary's family at "The Fells'' were Mrs. Hay and Clarence. Mrs. James A. Wadsworth of Genesee, N T., a daughter has been il, recently and had not been at Lake Sunapee this season. Mrs. Hay Whit ney, another daughter is on her way to the home.
 Until late tonight the arrival of mes sages was almost continuous. They in- cluded messages from President Roose- welt, President Loubet of France, Secre- tary of the Interior Hitchock, Former Ambassador cfoate, Governor Lane Of New Hampshire and Lieutenant Cover nor Guild, Jr., of Massachusetts.
 The funeral arrangements provide that the body should be taken to Newbury by special train at 11:30 a. m. tomorrow and proceed to Springfield, Mass. where the funeral car will be attached to the regular Boston-c Chicago through train for Cleveland, MT. Hays former home.
 Private Services in Chapel.
 Private services will be held in the chapel at Lake View cemetery, Cleve- land on Wednesday forenoon. Mrs Hay received word today that President Roosevelt would attend the services. It is expected that the members of the cabinet will act as honorary pail bearers.
 There Is no outward evidence of mourn ing at '.The Fells." The shutters re- main open and there is no crepe about the door. In the village some flags have been placed at half mart and some houses and cottages on the lake shore have been draped but "The Fels" Is with out outward symbol of death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
condemned Workmen to Death,

Lodz, July LA courtmartial today condemned to death. three workmen convicted of participation in the riots of last week Sixty-nine persons who were wounded in these disturbances have died in the hospitals here during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
TWELVE MORE KILLED.
Infantry Fires on Workmen Carrying
 Red Flags at Brezny.

Warsaw, July 1.-Twelve workmen were killed and thirteen wounded by troops at Breziny, in the government of Petrokoff, Friday night. The work men were marching in procession and carrying red flags, when they were stopped by a force of infantry, who fired volleys into the crowd and dis persed it. The wounded were taken to hospitals.
 Eight thousand cotton mill employees at Zawiercie, in the government of Petrokoff, have gone on strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
CNATS ON THE DOME
 CAUSES FIRE ALARM
Peculiar Incident Causes Whole Fire Department in Montgomery to
 Turn Out.

Montgomery, July 1.-(special)-A swarm of gnats on the dome of the state capitol looked like smoke this after noon and the entire fire department was turned out The mistake was not dis covered until the firemen got on top of the building with buckets.
 The same thing occurred once before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Crew Has Not Surrendered.

Paris. July 2.-The correspondent at Odessa of the Echo De Paris says that the crew of the kniaz Potemkine has not surrendered, and that the muineers have refused to listen to Admiral Chouknin, who has arrived at Odessa to capture the vessel. 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
Ria Strike Decided Upon.

St. Petersburg. July 1.-The union of associations has resolved in favor of the 'imminence of revolution to organize political strike in all professions begin ming Monday next"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02

mander of the district had promised the worknen and the strike is still on.
 The events at Odessa, Libau and Cron- stadt increse the difficulty of the general situation Unless the mutiny is checked by the most signal punishment 1t is apt to prove contagious It urges the neces- sity for national assembly as the sole remedy to bring the substantial men of the country back to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
King Oscar Relieves Norwegian.

Stockholm, July 1.-King Oscar has relieved c. HauCe. secretary of the le- gation of Sweden and Norway, at Washington. of his functions at tba legation. MT. Hauge is a Norwegian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02
CANAL COMMISSION HAS BUSY SESSION Hains and Harrod Are to Go to
 lSlhmuS
MIR. SHONIS MAY ALSO GO
Dauchy Is Appointed Temporary En- oineer on the Isthmus Until Ar rival of Mir. Stevens, the
 New Appointee.

Washington, July 1.-The Isthmian ca nal commission at a meeting which last ed practically all day reviewed and ap- proved the reports of the bi-weelxly meet ings of the executive committee of the commission held since the last meeting of the full commission in April. Mr. Wallace was a member of the executive committee. Messrs. Hains and Harrod of the commission were delegated to go at once to the Isthmus and make q careful review of the conditions of the work as they find 1t and it is probable that Chairman Shonts and MT. Stevens, the new chief engineer, will go to the Isthmus ar the same time, the sailing date being fixed at next Tuesdays meet ing.
 Cairman Shonts has cabed the tenn porary appointment of Engineer Dauchy as chief engineer on the Isthmus until the arrival of MT. Stevens. He also cabled authority to assistant superin- tendent of the Panama railroad to con duct the road until the arrival of MT. Stevens.
 Traffic Agreement Expires.
 The traffic agreement between the Panama railroad and the Pacific Mall Steamship Line, which expires June F, according to the notice given by the gov ernment, will not interfere with the through billing of freight over that line to Pacific ports, both in North and South America, heretofore. While no agree ment to this effect will be entered into between the government and the steam ship line, an oral understanding has been reached whereby the old arrange ment is to continue, to be interrupted only on ninety days notice from the steamship company. This arrangement was the outcome of an effort to have the United States agree to bill freight only to steamship lines having American register, there being no other American lines in the Pacific trade.
 The two steamships. Havana and Mex leo. purchased two days ago by Chair man Shonts from the Ward line for $650,000 each. will be put into commission between New York and the Isthmus at once. The boats are sixteen knot ves- sels and will establish a five days ser- vice.
 General Davis Attends.
 General Davis, appointed by the chair man of the board of engineers of the commission, attended the meeting today on the invitation of Chairman Shonts. With the visit of the engineering mem- bers of the commission to the Isthmus with a view particularly to getting to- gether all available data as to the engi- neering features of the work to be ac- complished, the opinion was expressed by commissioners that no delay because of the resignation of Mir. Wallace would be occasioned either in carrying on the work on the lsthmus or in preparing a plan to which the canal shall be con- structed The commission approved the recommendation of it's engineering com mittee that all bids relative to the dredg- ing of Colon harbor be rejected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-02

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
WILL REMAIN OUT
electrical Workers Decide to Con.
tinue the Strike for In.
definite Time.
CONTRACTORS CANNOT ACT
Some Have Withdrawn From Forme.
Position and Taken on
Union Men.

The tri-city organization of electrical
workers. Inside Wiremen's union No.
27S. at its regular meeting last even
ng at the headquarters reached de-
cision TO continue the present strike
with the contractors of the three cities.
The members gave considerable dis
cussion to the situation, looked into the
prospects. and a unity of opinion was
expressed, after looking over every
thing relative TO the strike, to continue
il TO bitter end.
Contractors Are Bound.
The contractors who are still holding
out are all members of the Contractors
Protective association. and are COM
PEELED, in accordance with the terms
binding them in the association, to
hold out against the terms demanded
by the union. Some of the contractors
have expressed themselves 10 the I'M
ion as thinking the Scale asked for and
the terms desired as being reasonable.
but that they cannot be met The I'M
ion has replied that if such is their
opinion. an agreement on the terms
should be made. as the electrical work
ers in many of the neighboring cities
are receiving the union wages. Many
of the former members of the local I'M
ion have left for Chicago and other
surrounding cities. at which places
wages are being paid that exceed those
asked for in Rock Island.
Some Withdraw.
A number of the firms which former
ly were with the contractors belonging
TO the protective association have with
drawn from their position and taken on
union men at the wages demanded, de-
claring that they cannot employ APP
prentices and incompetent workmen
for their work. The strike has con-
tinued for about eight weeks and a set
uement appears as far off as when il
was declared. The strikers. however.
intend TO. maintain their position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
PERSONAL POINTS.

Lothar Harms returned this morning
from Aledo.
Mrs. ]. c. Miller, 2O15 Sixth avenue
Is able to be out after an illness OF
two months.
Ebert Fulmer has returned from
Centralia, H., where he recently Sc
cured railroad position.
L. w. Moffett and F. o. Moffett lief.
this afternoon for Fort Madison, Iowa
on a couple OF weeks vacation
~ Nathan, ticket agent at the ST
Paul depot, returned yesterday from
Mason City, Iowa, where he visited a
week at his old home.
Earl Fraser, who has been visiting
with his parents in this city for the
past few days, has returned to Cen.
tralia, where he is employed.
Miss Blanche Joles has returned to
her home in Geneseo after spending 1C
days with her friend, Miss Ethel Rob.
inson, S22 Fourteenth-a nd-a-half street
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Simon and
daughter, Miss Elsa. returned last
evening from New York. where they
arrived last Monday after an extended
tour abroad.
Charles Hunter, switch foreman on
the d., r. l. & n. w. in the local
yards. left yesterday morning for Shan
non. ILL.,, where he was called by the
death of an uncle He was accompan,
led by Mrs. Hunter J. o. Logan will
act as temporary foreman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
ROCK ISLANDERS
ON THE PROGRAM
Take Part in Methodist Conference at
Peoria-Laymen Adopt Res
olutionS.

John T. Noftsker, of this city, ad-
dressed the lay conference of Central
illinois Methodists at Peoria yester-
day afternoon ON Lay Evangelism -
and Rev. R. B. Williams. pastor of the
First Methodist church, conducted the
devotional exercises at the ministers
conference
The lay meeting passed resolutions
derogatory TO church sociables as a
means of raising revenue. denouncing
Dissertation of the Sabbath and pledg-
ing the delegates to work for the over
throw of the saloon. The Anti-Saloon
league was not Endorsed. however. The
lay conference closes today. An
nouncement of the appointments of
ministers is not expected till Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
A Laxative Cough Syrup.

"A cold or cough nearly always pro-
duces eonstipation-the water all runs
to the eyes, nose and throat instead Of
passing out of the system through the
liver and the kidneys. For the want OF
moisture, the bowels become hard and
dry" Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar is the original Laxative Cough
Syrup. Its meets and corrects the
above conditions. by acting as a pleas
ant cathartic on the bowels-expels all
colds from the system and cures all
coughs, Group. whooping cough. Ia
grippe. bronchitis, etc. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
STOPPED BRICK WITH HEAD
George Mccarthy Victim Of Assault in
Passing Uptown Alley.

George Mccarthy. son of William Nc
Carthy. 551 Twenty-fourth street, and
one of The Argus carriers, was the vic
Tim of an assault at the hands of an
unknown party last night. While pas
sing an alley near his home about
o'clock a brick was thrown at him.
striking him on the head He was
stunned but not rendered unconscious
and was able TO make his way home
where a physician was called 10 dress
his injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

College Receptions.-The Phreno.
BOSNIAN society of Augustana college
held its semi-annual reception for the
students in the gymnasium last night
AS usual the occasion was one of the
enjoyable events of the college year
The room was beautifully decorated
with the colors of the society and
boughs of oak and willow trees On
the program was music consisting of
piano solo by Miss Edna Hare, a
violin solo by Marcus Skarstedt, and a
vocal solo by Miss Agnes Stephens
The address of welcome was given by
c. G. HBloomquist and the assembly al
so heard Dr. Z. F. Bartholomew and
Dr. Forsander. Miss Helga Skog rem
dered a defamation. The Adelphians
will give their reception next Saturday
evening and the faculty will give theirs
next Friday evening.
McCaII-McCall NuptiaIs.-Thursday
evening Rev. ID. l.. McNary officiated
at the marriage of Miss Mary Mccall
of this city and William Mccall, form
erly Of Port Byron. now of Greeley,
Colo. The wedding took place at $50
O'Clock at Kemper hall. Davenport, in
the presence of a small party of rela-
uves and friends. After partaking of
wedding repast, Mr.. and Mrs Mccall
departed for Greeley, Colo. where they
will make their future home, the groom
having farms and other interests at
| that place.
o. w. L. Club Dance.-The o. w. L.
a high school club entertained about
So tri-city couples at a dancing party
given at the Watch Tower last even
ing The hall was tastefully decorated
with the club colors, purple and white.
and three large owls were placed
around the hall. This is the first dance
| they have ever given and it opened the
social events of the season with credit
| TO the club. The chaperones were the
Misses Stena Volk, jeanette Martin
and Jennie Collins
IE
Entertains for Guest.-Miss Elsie
Klein of Davenport is this after
| noon entertaining number OF
| ladies from Rock Island and Day-
export at a card party in Schuetz-
en- park The affair has been arranged
| by Miss Klein for her guest. Miss Clara
Rich, of Washington, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
Notice to contrac, ors.

Sealed proposals will BIZ received in
the city clerks office. Rock Island
ILL.,, until Monday, Oct. 2, 1905, at 2
o'clock p. m, for a pumping engine for
the waterworks department.
Specifications on file at the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
OBITUARY RECORD.
Hull.

Hull.
Mrs. Mary A. Hull, 27331s Sixth av-
enue. died this morning after suffering
for period of two months from a
complication of diseases. She has been
belfast since last Tuesday. The de-
ceased was a member of Sacred Heart
church and the funeral will be held
from there Monday morning at 8
O'Clock, and the body will be inferred
in Calvary cemetery. Rev. J. F. Lock
ney will have charge at the services.
Mrs. Hull was born in New York
state on April 26, 1S43, and was GO
years of age. In early childhood she
removed with her parents to Ohio.
which place was her home till 1851
when the family came to Rock Island
county. Since that time this county
mas been her home and she was thus
one of its early settlers. She lived in
the rural districts for some time, TAX
ing up her residence with her husband.
Abner Hull. in this city. He died three
years ago.
Two sons are living to mourn her
death. Manning J. Hull who lives in
ST. Paul, and Frank w. Hull, a resi-
dent of this city. Three sisters, also
survive. one of whom, Mrs. William
Lafferty, resides in South Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
his injury.

You will need TO prepare your system
for the coming cold weather; get your
organs to work like clock work Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea taken this
month win do the business. IS cents
tea or tablets. T. H. Thomas phar
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
LEAGUERS MAKE A CANVASS
Take Up Question of Repeal of Mid:
night Closing Ordinance.

The third department of the EpwOrth
league of the Spencer Memorial church
met last evening at the home of Rev.
}. IL. Rutter and made plans for a
house 10 house canvass for signatures
on petition against the repeal of the
midnight closing ordinance regulating
saloons. The canvass will be made in
the territory east of Thirty-eighth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-23
Peaches! Peaches! Peaches!

Rachman's Is the place to buy your
fine peaches for canning a carload
received this morning, another We'd
nesday and yet another Friday. The
choicest Alberta free stone peaches Of
the season this week. at the very low
est prices. 700 Twelfth street.