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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
ROCK ISLAND ENGINE
CUTS OFF MANS HEAD
Fireman lawless Witness of Suicid
of Peoria Man Who Was Tired
of Life.

Fireman Ed Lawless, of this city.
was the only eye witness to a tragedy
at Peoria last evening. Engineer Fred
DalZell was at the throttle and the To-
comotive was being run out of the
roundhouse for the trip to this CITY
when CleVe Morton. a middle aged
Peorian. who had tired of life, knelI
beside the track with his head across
the rail and allowed himself to be
struck b. the wheels. His head was
severed from his body. L-awless. who
saw the act, shouted to the engineer
10 stop. but it was too late. Morton
had told friends that he intended end
ng his life, though the reason for the
act is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
TEN THOUSAND AT TOWER
Roller Coaster Carries About 1000
People During Day.

II is estimated that 10000 people
visited the Watch Tower yesterday. OF
these many were the eXcursionists
who came in during the day The one
Inconvenience in the trip TO the Tower
and TO the base ball park was the
length of time il took to get there. But
the street car company was running all
of the cars it could and accommodating
the people as fast as ii could. AS
it was. there were so many loaded
cars on that line that they were too
much for the power.
The roller coaster carried nearly
1000 people during the day and even
ing which indicates the popularity of
the new attraction. The Light Guard
Marine band of Moline provided con
cert both afternoon and evening. and
Ogden's orchestra furnished music for
the dancing Many people visited
Campbelfs island and Suburban island
also during the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
License to Wed.
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism.

My mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism. >" says ".
II. Howard. OF Husband, Pa. AT times
she was unable to move at all. while
at all times walking was painful ]
presented her with a bottle of Cham
oerlain's Pain Balm and after a few
applications she decided it was the
most wonderful pain reliever she had
ever tried. in fact, she is never without
it now and is at all times able to walk
An occasional application Of Pain
Balm keeps away the pain that she
was formerly troubled with" For sale
~ all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin, 5. c.. News: Earl!
in the spring my wife and | were takeI
with diarrhOea and so severe were th'
pains that We called a physician whC
prescribed for Us. but his medicine.
failed 10 give any relief. 4 friend wht
had a bottle Of Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Or
hand gave each of US a dose and We
at once felt the effects. l procured 3
bottle and before using the entire con
tents Ne were entirely cured. Ii is s
wonderful remedy and should be found
in every household. II. c. Bailey, edi
tor This remedy is for sale by al
leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
MILLER RETIRES
Chief of Police Serving Last Day
in the Depart
ment.
RESIGNATION TAKES EFFECT
First Served in That Office 25 Years
Ago-Always Advocated Spoils
System.

Phil Miller is serving his last day as
head of the police department of the
city of Rock Island. the resignation he
handed TO the mayor taking effect June
/. II was more than % years ago that
Mayor Carse appointed him TO the of
fee he has held much of the time in
the intervening period. and while the
exigencies of politics have demanded
that some one else take his place for
two years now and then. he has served
Is years at the head of the police de
partment
To the VIctOFs.
Not being an advocate of civil service
in the police department, the chief might
be heard. almost any time one would
drop into the police station, proclaim
ing the principle that to the victors be
long the spoils. Chief Miller was not
supporter of the present mayor. so
he hands in his resignation and retires
to private life after service for a month
under the new administration.
Entered In 1879.
Phil Miller first entered the force
March %. 1876 having been appointed
deputy marshal. He served as marsh
al one year and was a patrolman for
two years. Added to this public serv-
ice are six years he was deputy sheriff
In retiring Chief Miller makes no
announcement as TO what he will turn
his attention TO. but indicates that he
will take life easy for a time. His sue
cessor has not yet been appointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
SPECIAL SESSION TONIGHT
Council Will Inspect Grounds on Firsl
Avenue for Western Union.

The city council will meet in special
session this evening at $50 to inspect
the situation on First avenue. where
the Western Union Telegraph com
pany desires to put its wires pending
the action of the council in ordering
them under ground.
There may be other matters before
the session. but what they will be +
not known at present II is probable
however. that there will be an ad
journment until 7:30 for further bust
ness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Don't Use Poor OIL.

For use. on sewing machines, blcyc-
les and all purposes requiring a fine
lubricant the best is the cheapest In
the end Genuine Singer oil can only
be obtained at Singer stores. Look
for the red s.
$40 Twentieth street, Rock Island IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
The children's FaVorite.

For coughs. Group. whooping cough
etc. One Minute Cough Cure is th'
chIldren's favorite This is because 1
contains no opiate. is perfectly harm
less. tastes good and cures. Sold b.
sll druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

Sick headache results from a disor-
dered stomach and is quickly cured by
Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. For sale by all leading druggists.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Ladi s Guild to Met

CNe Ladies Guild of St Sayiour's church win meet tomorrow afternoon at 2.3O o'clock at the clergy house.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
FLOOR FALLS DANE WINS
Battling Nelson Whips
 Young COrbett Easily

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 San Francisco, March l.-Battling Nelson whipped Young Corbett in the ninth round last night. The ending was all but a knockout, only the action of the Denver boys seconds in throw in up the sponge saved their man from being put to sleep from the strong right arm blows Of the Dane.
 Nelson was cool and confident throughout the battle. Corbett seemed over anxious, and his blows lacked speed and accuracy. He had no show for victory at any time in the fight, and showed that he understood that he he was up against ahard proposition.
 Five thousand people saw the fight. The receipts were S25 900.
 Jimmy Britt went in the ring before the fight and challenged the winner of the contest. Nelson will probably fight him at an early date.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
TURKISH PROVINCE TURNS
 AGAINST SULTAN
Country Bordering on Red Sea Up In Arms Beseige Many Towns-The Porte's
 Troops Deserting His Standard
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan )

Constantinople, March 1-Yeman province, Arabia, has revoted against Turkey The rebels surround the towns of Sanae Aab and Hgieh All them are beseged Many of the sutan's troops deserting him. -.ss
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
MRS, STANFORD KILLED
Widow of the late Leland Stanford dies from poison, administered, apparently
 with murderous intent. End came at Honolulu after fleeing San Francisco.
Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan )

Lathrop Stanford widow the late iean t
  heartily She apparently good health At 10 m she
  Her las wOds NIve his S horrible death to de through fear or d Detectives have doing all they can locate the guilty
 ATTEMPT MADE AT SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco made to poison Mrr Stanford at her deathy The analysed at that time to kill published lo denied
 MrsS ford went o Honolulu two weeks imagine at work since the last
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Church COlIapses and Many
 Killed and Hurt

Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan ]
 Brooklyn, N. r., March 1.-The floor of the Fleet street African Methodist Episcopal church collapsed last eve- ming while 300 colored people were at tending a funeral service, Eight wo' men, one man and one child were killed and 50 persons were painfully injured.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Goes DiI ect'y to Seward

J. W. Allen, of Kelly & Co.,, drug gists, will leave on the Jefferson direct ly for Seward, where he will open up a stock of drugs for the Owl Drug Con- pauy, of Seattle. MT. Allen will have an interest in tue business. MT. Allen expects to catch the Bertha at Juneau,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01

G. D. "Justrite" corset sale contin. ued through this week at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Totem Op ms Tonight

The Totem saloon, which has been closed for some time because of the i'll. ness of Jack Phelps, the manager, will be opened tonight. Theplace has been improved and will be better than ever
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
ON FIRE
Steamship Oregon Has to
 Discharge Passengers

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 San Francisco, March 1-The Steam ship Oregon, which left here Sunday, put into Crescent City with her cargo on fire yesterday. The big ship landed her passengers at Crescent City and was beached at Eureka.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
POL LANDnCOMPLETfLY UNDER
 MARTIAL LAW
Troops of the Czar Are Maintaining Quiet In Polish Cities and Towns ByssForce
 of Arms. Few Minor Uprisings
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]

Warsaw March All Poland has been placed under martial law and comparative quiet regns There are some minor disturbances among the people. It evident that order the result of the display of force and the dete tion to use it wherever necessary.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Piano for Sale

LQcaviSh has another fine piano for sale cheap for cash or on installments of Sl5 per month.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
GOES CHEAP
Special Sale of Glassware
 Saturday

On next Saturday I will offer for sale all the fine cut glassware in my store at prices never before offered in this city. The sale will be for Saturday only and it is likely that you will never get an. other opportunity to select from as large stock of goods at prices so low. Remember SATURDAY IS THE DAY OF THE CUT PRICE,
 H. D. Kirmse,
 Pioneer Jeweler.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
For the Next Census

A charming little daughter arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Peter Mad sen yesterday morning. The young mother and child are doing niceiy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
GIT MONEY
Senate Offers Amendment to
 Sundry Civil Bill

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan J
 Washington, March l-The following amendments have been presented to the suudry civil bill in the senate;
 To pay the North American Trading & Transportation Company for barges and supplies lost at St. Michael in 1900, s5l5O.
 For maintenance of reindeer stations in Alaska, s25OO.
 For support and education of Alaskan natives, slOO,OOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
SkagwRy Laundry

For irst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years experi- ence. Telephone S9. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01
Pass sugsr for Fairb ,nks

Passengers and baggage wanted for Fairbanks men preferred. Will leave Whitehorse, March 4. Apply to F. M. Lucavish, l6 u {,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01

Oyster Cocktails served at the Vienna Bakery, and wholesale at reasonable prices Free delivery. Phone 8
The daily Alaskan., 1905-03-01

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-16
New Gas Company
Perfects Organization

The new gas company COM
pleted it's reorganization yester-
day. The meeting was held IN the
Offices of the company. Geo. c.
Priestly was elected president,
Frank Barnes as vice president,
John E. Mcclure as secretary and
treasurer. These gentlemen with
J. A. Veasey, A. w. Shulthis and
J. A. Glenn constitute the board
of directors. All Of the directors
with the exception of Shulthis,
are Bartlesville men. Pres. Priest
lv seems somewhat reluctant to
call himself a Bartlesvillian, too,
but making a long guess as to the
final outcome in the battle he IS
having with his conscience in re-
gard to the matter, we include
him in the Bartlesville crowd.
While the company has author
lied no statement of it's intentions
it may be stated as fact that
many improvements in the system
will be made during the coming
summer. The company will move
into it's new office about the mid
die of July. And by the way
what little has leaked out in re-
gard to this new office goes to in
dictate that it will be a very
handsome affair. 1t is understood
that it will be equipped with reg
ular banking house furniture and
fixtures, and will have hand
some directors roOm.-BartIesvllle
Enterprise.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-16
nidn,t Have to Pay Rent.

This Is said to be how William wal
dorf Astor gave the order for the me
offices built for the Pail Mall Gazette;
Mr.. Astor was signing checks one
morning and was informed that one OF
them was for Office rent. He laid
down his pen and remarked: "Well, 1
must pay taxes and other expenses
but l need not pay rent. If it pays an
other man to erect building and rent
It to me, then it will pay me. Now"
turning to his right hand man, make
ARRANGEMENTS for new offices. l don't
want to hear anything more about 1t
for year." And so the offices were
built. -
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-16

NuptidIS

A marriage license was issued
Saturday by Clerk Duty to w.
f. Hess of Sistersville, aged q,
and Miss Mamie E. Hadley of
Wick, aged II. After procuring
the license they quietly wendell
their way out to the residence OF
Rev. f. H. Waters, at Gravel
Hill, where he pronounced the
words that joined their lives for
better or worse, after which the
happy couple went on their way
rejoicing.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-16
Little Brains.

Blggs-To think that a man should
put an enemy IN his mouth to steal
away his brains! arSSs-Yes, and
think what hunt it must be for the
enemy sometimes!
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-16

Help thy brothers boat across, and,
10, thine own has reached the shore!-
HindoO PrOverb.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
CITY WATER BILLS.PASSED
-Four Measures for Local Relief Go
Through assembly.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. J

tDi TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBTNE.l
AloaI1y' April 1.-THE Assembly to-day passed
me Agnew bill. providing for a State Water
commission: the Tompkins measure generally
known as the Mcclellan bill providing for a
local water commission: the Apgar Water meas
ure' excluding New-York City from Westchester
ana Putnam counties except far as the
cross River Reservoir the Croton Falls Reser-
Noir and the contemplated acquisition near Rye
Lake are concerned, and the Yale bill. making
a similar protection for certain specific water
ways IN Putnam County.
The Mayors bill was passed under an emer-
gency message from Governor Higgins. as it
was amended in conformity with certain of his
suggestions this morning. These amendments
were not Of material Importance. and were ac-
cepted by Assistant Corporation Counsel Guy on
behalf Of the Mcclellan administration.
The sole opposition to the local measure came
from the two Assemblymen from Ulster County.
VINO handed up q series of futile amendments.
IN llne With all the other attempts they have
mace TO stultify all water legislation by a
policy of shutting out New-York City from
Ulster County. These were swept aside with
little consideration, as the legislative leaders
have lost al patience with the Ulster attitude.
ana the bills were all passed by a crushing ma
Jorlty. This ends the long set of conferences
and delays, and the bills that have passed rep
resent concessions on the part Of all interests
concerned.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
ACT ON ROCKEFELLER GIFT
american Board Prudential Com
mittee to Announce Decision To-day.

Boston. April 1.-THE prudential committee Of
the American Board of Commissioners for For
eign Missions met to-day and took action on the
report of a subcommittee recommending the
acceptance Of gift OF 100000 from John d.
Rockefeller.
vote was taken just prior TO adjournment
late this afternoon The result of the vote WILL
il was stated. be made public at noon tomorrow
In the mean time the committee is bound TO
secrecy. and its members refuse to give an
inkling of the decision reached There is good
reason. however, to believe that the report Of
the subcommittee was accepted.
The Congre ga tionalist" the denominationa
organ, will discuss the ethics of the acceptance
OF the Rockefeller sift at length in It's issue to-
morrow, asking its readers 10 consider what sit
uation would have been created if the pruden-
tial committee had rejected Mr.. RockefeIlar's
gift. either when it was first rendered or more
recently at the demand of the protestants.' =
The decision of the committee is expected to
appear simultaneously with this article in The
Congregati
1t is understood that the prudential committee
also discussed the feasibility of recommending
the institution of judicial tribunal to pass On
voluntary contributions to the board.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
PRESIDENTS SPECIAL.
Scheduled to Leove Colorado
Springs Friday Night.

Colorado Springs. Col. April 11-President
Roosevelt's special train is scheduled to start
from this city it's run into the Rocky Noun
tains over the Colorado Midland Railroad at
$50 o'clock Friday night. Owing to heavy
SHOWS in the vicinity Of Redstone, the destina-
ton has been changed to Newcastle, twelve
miles west of Glenwood. from which point the
party will start for camp
The pilot train, which will be run five min
utes ahead of the special, will carry the news
paper representatives and several railway Off
cials.
One of the biggest engines on the Midland
will pull the special On the pilot will be an
enormous shield made of American flags. with
red. white and blue streamers reaching from
the shield TO the boiler head. In each window
Of the engine cab will be a picture of President
Roosevelt while the words Our President.
printed in large letters viii be placed on ed ach
side Of the tender
BY special request the Presidents car will be
at the end Of the train. The only official of the
Midland to travel in the Presidents car will
be NJ. L. Phelps, assistant superintendent. who
Will have general supervision.
No attempt viii be made at fast time, but the
special will have the right of way over the
road. Every train TO be passed will be side
tracked AT least twenty minutes before the spe-
cial is due
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
SECRETS IN THE TRUNKS?
Scope of Beef Trust inquiry May
Be Much BrOadened.

Chicago. April 11-An investigation by the
federal grand jury. which is inquiring into the
working methods Of the Beef Trust, of much
deeper nature and wider scope than the pres
ent one, il is asserted, is to result from the
examination of the contents Of the eight trunks
taken yesterday from the safety vaults in the
First National Bank Building. When these
trunks were opened. it is said. the entire trans
actions OF the A1tna Trading Company cor
poration through which the alleged secret busi-
ness Of the packers was transacted. were re-
vealed TO the jurors. and as a consequence many
new witnesses will be subp9naed.
The trunks and contents have been impounded
on an order by Judge Sanborn. so that no ore
by legal process can obtain possession of them
Among the names of the new witnesses
subpoenaed to-day are said TO be those Of G. H
Godfrey. alleged secretary and treasurer of the
Etna Trading Company, and r. II. Cowan.
another official Of the company. The initials
R II. c. appear on each Of the trunks Godfrey
and Cowan II is asserted. left Chicago the DAY
the investigation by the jury began They re
Gently were in Toronto. Canada, Where IL IS SAID
all trace OF them was lost
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
FAMILY WAS WORRIED.
Nan Hit by Train on April Did
Not Come Home.

The fact that his brother-in-law had been hit
by a train on April was reported to the police
Of the Alexander-ave. station last night by
James Ross. Of No. ia East l39th-st.
why didn't you report it before?" asked
Sergeant Mclaughlin.
oh we thought Charlie would turn up all
right"
But Charlie" has not turned up since he went
over the side Of the Boston bridge Of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Charles Linthan is the missing man He was
q bridge tender When he was relieved on April
8 the man who went on duty saw him struck
bv a passing train. Boats put out from the shore
b,it no trace OF the man could be found.
Charlie held the job ten years ana got
through all right / don't see what's the matter
mis- time" commented the brother-in-law
probably he has a headacne.' said the ser
geant. n, -,
The officer said he would let the family know
Il he found any trace of the man.
wish YOU would said Ross HIS ola
,vonan's beginning 10 worry"
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
MANCHURI4 DRYING.
Kaycamura and Nogi Said To Be
UoJing Northeast.

Hua-Shu Pass. April 1.-THE thaw has been
followed by a force gale. which has dried cut
the mire and is now raising heavy dust The
change has relieved fears of an epidemic among
the troops.
A part of the 5th Rife Regiment. which was
cut of At Moukden. has just arrived Kirin.
having succeeded in penetrating the japanese
lines.
Chinese state with great positiveness thar
General Kawamura's army. supported by Cen
eral Nogi's army IS moving IN nOrtheasteriy
direction, aiming to cut Russian cOrnmunicat atoms
with VladtyOstOk.
According the same sources. 10000 Jap
anese landed at Dalny on March 2S, and II ts
reported that six additional divisions are form
ing in Japan, TO operate against Fladivostok and
Ss ghaHen-
The Manchur.an Chinese have adopted an at
titude of positive hostility 10 ths Russians. A
body OF I'VE hundred native horssmen drsd on
Russian troops az the village Of Chendi md
Slanchurian rniht!awen are said 20 be taking the
neld on the side OF the japanese along the Hun
River. The leader. FUlingo. has been appOinted
commander OF the militia at Kai-YUan. A force
Of Chinese regulars is stationed along the bor-
der of Mongolia with the object OF preserving
neutrality.
The Japanese now occupy the line OF sytzy-
New-York tribune., 1905-04-12
SLEEP, SHEET RESTORER!
Bang 90 Sofes-Bat Police Snore
On-.Such a Quiet Precinct

Patrolnen suffering from insomnia are all
asking to ha transferred TO the fremont sta
tion, for there is some mysterious soporihc in
fuence at work in that neighbovhcod so power
ful that even dynamite exploded almost in their
ears cannot wake uD the men For fear that
the station might prove too popular as a health
resort for the sleerless, the police of the Ire
Tont station refrained from reporting the blow
ing IN Of a safe on sunday night. The dyna-
hitting in the saop Of Michaels & Carody,
butchers az No. list Park-ave., less than two
blocks from the station. taEed 70 interrupt a
single dream.
On Monday morning the Proprietors found the
place had been looted over Sunday. The bur
glars had made an entrance by smashing the
door. once inside they drilled the safe and then
blew OUT the lock with so much dynamite that
the big safe was blown into half a dozen sec
lions. They then cleaned out the cash register
and everything in sight, getting away with about
$1,000
Less than month ago there was another safe
blown open in Bathgate-ave.. about block and
p half from the station. and Captain Ferris and
his men slept on in ignorance until the victims
reported the robbery the next day Meantime
The residents are complaining that the snOTes OF
the officers are keeping everybody else from
slce-ir6.