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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Resume Court Gases
JOSEPH LETTER SUED
FOR MINE DISASTER
Attorney for Foreign Consuls Will En-
deaVor to Recover $t5O,Ooo
Damages.

Chicago. May 3I.-Joseph Letter is
to be the object of damage suits in
connection with the explosion at his
mine at Zeigler. ILL.,. on April ,. Suits
for an amount aggregating probably
Sl50.O0O are to be brought against him
at the instance of three foreign con
suls. Attorney Frank Rockhold. act
ing in the interests OF the three CON
suls. has completed his investigation
of the mine disaster
Under the state mining law" said
Mr.. Rockhold. the company is liable
to fine Of $4,000 for every life lost
by accident Fiftythree lives were
lost in all In the list of dead. how
ever there were % Americans. I shall
attempt Ia collect the full indemnity
only for the lives OF the thirty foreign
ers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
ROJESTVENSKY IN JAPANESE HOSPITAL:
BEING TREATED FOR A BROKEN SKULL
JAPANESE REPORT GIVES DETAILS OF
CAPTURE OF THE RUSSIAN COMMANDER

Washington. May 31.-The Japanese
legation last night gave out the follow
ing cablegram from Toxic:
The fifth report from Togo receiv-
ed the afternoon of May go. says:
The main force of our combined fleet,
upon accepting the surrender of the
remaining Russian main force near
Liancourt Rocks in the afternoon of
May 2S. as already reported. stopped
the pursuit and while engaged in the
disposition of the surrendered ships
found in a southwestern direction the
Admiral UshakOff. a coast defense
ship. Thereupon the Iwate and Yaku-
mo were Immediately dispatched and
invited her to surrender but she refus-
ed and was sunk at p. m Her crew
and over 300 men were rescued.
The cruiser Demitri DonskOi was
also found in a northwestern direction
at 5 p. m. and was Immediately over
taken and fired upon vigorously by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
ATTEMPT MADE ON
LIFE OF ALPHONSO
Anarchist With Dagger Gets Near to
Carriage Containing President Lou
bet and Spain's King.

Paris, May 31.-While King Alfonso
of Spain and President Loubet were
driving along the Avenue Bois de Bou-
lOgne en- route from the railway sta
ton TO the palace a spectator burst
through the line of police. lodged the
horses of the escort, and brandished a
dagger, shouting Down with the in
quisitOrs. Long live the workers.
The police succeeded in seizing him,
and at the police station he said his
name is Auguste Garnery. He is 3S
years old, a jewelers. workman, and
secretary of the jewel workers fedora
ton. Garnery previously had had trou-
BILE with the police on account of his
revolutionary opinions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

fourth division and second destroyer
flotilla.
She was attacked that night by
the second destroyer flotilla and next
morning was found aground on the
southeastern shore of UTleung island
OF the Korean cost. Our destroyer.
Sazanami. captured toward the even
ing of May q. south of Urleung island
the Russian destroyer Biedovy. where
in were found ROjestvensky and anoth-
er admiral. both severely wounded to-
gether with 50 Russians. including
staff officers from the flagship Prince
Souvaroff. which was sunk at 5:29 p.
m, May 81. They were all taken pris-
oners. Our cruiser Chitose. while cruis-
ing to the northward on the morning
of May Is, found and sunk another
Russian destroyer Our cruiser, Nil
TAXA, and destroyer, Murakumo attack
ed also at noon May 2S, a Russian de-
stroyer which finally went aground 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
COAL DRIVERS OUT
Discharged for Refusing TO De-
liver to Express Compa-
nies at Chicago.
MORE DRIVERS SLUGGED
Police Fear Incendiarism and Increase
Guard - Court Grind Re
sumed.

Chicago. May 81 Three more coal
yards were affected by the spread of
the strike today when drivers for the
Weaver Coal company refused to deliv.
er fuel to the American Express com
pany and were discharged. Their plac-
es were filled by men from the EN-
ployers' Teaming company.
Fear Fires.
Fear of incendiarism has caused the
police to reinforce the guard at the
lumber yards of several large con.
Germs
Slugging of strike breakers is con
tinued. James Spencer. a Kansas City
non-uniOn driver. was reported to the
police today as having been attacked
by three men and left unconscious on
the prairie.
Resume Court Cases.
Court proceedings and legal steps in
connection with the teamsters' strike
were resumed today Sixty men were
cited by Judge Kohlsaat to appear to
answer To charges of violation of in
functions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
BAPTIST DECLARES ROCKEFELLER HAS
BEEN GROSSLY MALIGNED BY CRITICS
ARTHUR. PUBLISHED
FOUND METHODS


New York. May 3l.-Recent criti
cisms of John D. Rockefeller growing
out of his gift of 100000 TO the Ameri-
can board of commissioners for the
foreign missionaries are declared in an
article by Rev. DR.. Robert Stuart Mac
Arthur. pastor of Calvary Baptist
church of this city, TO be published to-
morrow in the Examiner. Baptist pub
lication, Ito be coarse. cruel and per-
haps criminal, and to have maligned
the entire Baptist denomination"
"COwnrdIy and Unjust"
He protests against the condemna,
tion of our churches by these cowardly
and unjust attacks" and declares no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
MAYOR WEAVER'S
NEW MEN TO STICK
Injunction Withdrawn by Officers De-
posed in the Philadelphia
Fight.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 31.-Counsel
for David Smyth, former director OF
public safety and Peter L. Costello.
former director of public works, de
posed by Mayor Weaver. today with
drew all papers in the injunction pro
ceedings brought against their success
sOrs This means that the "Organiza-
tion" forces have decided to discOn-
tinue for the present. at least. their
fight on Mayor Weaver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
TWENTY-FIVE men IMPRISONED BY
THE GAZING OF COLORADO TUNNEL
Force Engaged in Timbering Passage Underground
Imprisoned at Montrose---Rescuers
Save a Score.

imprisoned men can be reached. II is
believed the imprisoned workmen will
be suffocated before relief can reach
them.
The accident took place while the
men were timbering the tunnel. A strip
of ground, considered absolutely safe.
but which had not been timbered. gave
way without warning and fell upon
those beneath. crushing them to death.
Those who were behind the timbers
are imprisoned. and. because of the
lack of air. their condition is perilous
if not hopeless.
Rescue - Men.
Twenty-one workers. uninjured. and
three injured have been recovered.
There are two dead under the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

egraph, necessarily are 1rdgmentary-
Reporting on the afternoon of May 80.
he says:
First EAtImateS of Battle.
According TO various reports hith-
erto received and statements of pris-
oners, the result of the battle from May
27 TO MAY 29 is as follows:
"Sunk-Kniaz Souvaroff. Alexander
III. Borodino. Dmitri Donskoi, Admiral
Nakhimoff, Monomakh. Jemtchug. Ad-
miral Oushakoff. one converted cruiser,
and two destroyers.
Captured-Nicolai L.. Orel, Gen. Ad-
miral Apraxine. Admiral Seniavin and
destroyer Bedovi.
According 10 the prisoners. the Os-
lyabya sunk about D. m. and the Ma
varin also was sunk.
The cruiser Almaz on May - was
observed in disabled and sinking con
dition. but its final fate is yet unknown.
Japanese Losses slight
The full particulars regarding the
| injury To our ships are not yet in hand
| but so far as / could ascertain none
was seriously injured. all being still
engaged in operations.
| Inc WnOie casualties are NOT ttt
ascertained The casualties of the
! first division are a little over 400
Prince Yorhito is in excellent health
Admiral Misu was, slightly wounded on
May 27."
Later Report Mere Complete.
| In his sixth report. received the af
ternoon of May 80. Admiral Togo gives
| further details of the Russian losses
| He says;
Loss OF battleships Oslyabya and Ma
varin confirmed. The Sissoi Veliky is
definitely reported to have sunk on the
morning Of May 2S.
The official statement OF Russian
losses so far as ascertained Is:
The following six battleShips Wers
/ Continued on Eighth PAge.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

one knows better than Rockefeller that
he cannot buy the approval of the Bap-
lists by his millions; that Baptists
would advocate his expulsion from the
church if il were proved ne acquired
his money dishonesty or by means
morally or socially destructive.
He adds he has Investigated certain
business transactions which have been
fiercely denounced by Rockefeller's :
critics, and has found them in accord
ance with the highest standards of
commercial morality. Rockefeller. he
asserts. is worthy of confidence. admir-
alton and affection and appeals for fair
ness of judgment for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
JAPANESE LOST ONLY
THREE TORPEDO BOATS;
PRISONERS ARE PAR0LED

Washington. May 3l.-The Japanese
legation today received the following
from Toxic:
1t is officially announced in the naval
battle that the damages sustained by
our fleet were very slight None of
our baJtleships. cruisers, destroyers or
other ships were lost except three tor
pedo boats.
Allowed Reports to he sent.
Under imperial command. Togo was
authorized TO permit Nebogatoff TO
submit to the czar reports on the last
battle and the list OF Russian killed
wounded and prisoners. The admiral
also authorized the release ON parole
OF the surrendered officers of the Nico-
lai l.. Orel. ApraNine and Seniayin.
RoIeztVensky I'm Hospital.
Rojestvensky was taken to the Sas
ebo naval hospital No other admiral
was captured from the BiedoVy. the
last report in this respect being due 10
a clerical error.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Receive Frick Report.

New York. May 31.-The directors of
the Equitable Assurance society met
today to receive the report of the
Frick investigation committee
AT l:45 p. m. the reading of the
report of the Frick committee was con
cluded and the directors meeting adj
journed until 3. IL is understood the
report is not to be made public until
il closes the DAYS meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
RUSSIAN PEOPLE RENEW
DEMANDS FOR ASSEMBLY
TAKES MANAGEMENT
NEW YORK SUBWAY
SECRETARY MORTON ANNOUNCES
HE WILL LEAVE THE CAB
MET JULY !.

Washington. May 21.-Afrer a con
ference with the president today. Sec
cretary Morton announced he expected
to retire from the cabinet July l. He
has determined his future plans. but
at the moment did not care 10 say
what they were.
Morton intimated his successor had
been determined upon.
Secretary Morton will go To New
York TO make his home.
1t is learned authoritatively Morton
will assume the general management
of the New York subway system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
BOYCOTTING OUR PRODUCTS
Chinese Chamber of Commerce Retail
ates for American Exclusion.

Manila, May 31.-The Chinese cham
Der of commerce. by unanimous vote
has decided 10 stand in line with the
treaty ports of China in boycott7ng
American merchandise in retaliation
for the new American exclusion treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
0LDHAMIA VESSEL
REPORTED Am MERICAN
Part of Crew of British Ship Taken by
the Russians Recaptured
by the Japanese.

Nagaska, May 3l-The captain.
chief engineer. and two seamen of the
British steamer Oldhamia have arrived
at Sasebo. The Oldhamia was cap
tured by the Russians May 19 and at
first it was reported the vessel was an
American. The men who arrived in
SasebO were retaken by the Japanese
from the Russian steamer Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
B;GELOW WANTS INSURANCE
Oefauiting Bank President Maintains
Right to Policy Value.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 31.-Frank c.
Bigelow. bankrupt and defaulting bank
president, has put in a claim with the
trustee of his estate 10 all the insur-
ance policies. aggregating 100000, on
$4,000 is made payable TO Mrs. Bige-
low. the balance being payable to the
estate. The claim was contained in a
report filed by the trustee with the
referee in bankruptcy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Took His whisky
LAST OF MAY CORN BOOM
Advances Cents While Shorts Are
Trying to Buy.

Chicago, May 31.-An advance of 9
cents a bushel today marked the close
Of the bun campaigning in May corn.
Shorts were anxious bidders for May.
but offerings were hard to find. The
close was at the highest point of the
day 60
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
NO DEMAND FOR DAMAGES
France Denies That Japan Has Asked
for $1oo, 100000

Paris. May 31.-The foreign office
denies the rumor cabled from Paris
and circulated in the United States
that DR. Monoto, the Japanese minis
ter. on behalf of his government has
demanded from France 800. 100000 as
damages for French breaches of neu-
trality in connection with the voyage
of Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
OTHER YACHTS COME
TRAILING UP TO LINE

Sicily Islands. May 31--The Eng
lIsh yacht Vaihalla, one of the contest
ants in the transatlantic race. was
sighted this morning 20 miles south
west Of here.
Sicily Islands. May 31-The yacht
Endymion was sighted 10 miles south
AT this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
KING ALPHONSO IN PARIS
Visits Historical Places in Company
With Loubet

Paris, May 31.-King Alfonso, ac-
cOmpanied by President Loubet, and
with a brilliant military escort, visited
the Invalids. Pantheon. Notre Dame,
and other historic monuments. Along
the route the king met with an enthusi-
astic reception from vast crows of
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
BABES BODY IN THE RIVER
Floats in Valse - Supposed to Have
Been Thrown from Steamer.

Burlington. Iowa. May 31.-The body
of a week-old infant. healthy and well
formed, was found in a valise floating
in the river just below the city yester-
day by some people in a skiff. 1t was
wrapped in a mans striped shirt. 1t
is believed the valise was dropped from
a passing steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
A CLOUDBURsT KILLS FOUR
Woman and Children Caught BY Rush
Of Water IN oregon.

Heppncr. Ore. May 3l-A cloud
burst Il miles south OF here has caus-
I'd the death Of Mrs. J. =. Nuncmaker
and her young child. aud Two children
of 4. r. Cox, who were caught by the
wafer and drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
This Church Lacks Ministers.

Washington, Iowa. May 31.-At yes
terday's session Of the United Presby-
terian general assembly the concensus
Of opinion expressed vas that the
church is suffering from q lack OF min
listers and that steps must be taken 10
secure recruits from colleges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Indiana Private Bank Quits.

Shelbyyille. Ind. May 31.-The Mad
ing bank. a private concern. az Flat
rock. has closed its doors. and the
chief sufferers are Harry Nading. Wal
ter Nading and their mother. Mrs So
nora Nading. residents Of Shelby coun-
ty. II is understood their losses will
exceed 1920. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
DUCHESS ROBBED OF
VALUABLE JEWELS

London. May Sl.-According To q
news agency report the Duchess OF
Westminster was robbed few days
ago of jewels. estimated worth $50.
O00. No clue 10 the thief has been o0-
tanned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Russian Reports of. His
Escape Shown to Have
Been at Fault.
GRlSCOM HEARD FROM
Only Three Vessels of Fleet at
vladiv0Stok---T0g0 Lost
Three Torpedo Boats.

Washington, May 31.-The state de-
partment received the following from
Toxic today:
"RojestVensky's skull was fractured,
requiring an operation. His condition
is serious, but not dangerous. The to-
tai Japanese losses to date are three
torpedo boats sunk, three officers kill
ed and about 200 men killed or dis
abled."
GRISCOM CONFIRMS.
Washington, May 31-The follow
ing cablesram was received by the
state department from Minister Girls
com. at Toxic:
"RojestVensky. seriously wounded. is
in the hospital at sasebo. Two Rus
sian hospital ships, captured and sus-
pected Of taking part stratesicaiiy,
were brought to Sasebo. The Russian
officers will be released on parole"
ANOTHER AT VLADIVOSTOK.
ViadivOstok, May, 31.-The torpedo
boat destroyer 5raVi arrived here to-
day and brought four officers and 1877
men of the crew Of the battleship Os-
iyabya.
COnErRtulateE Togo.
Toxic. May 31.-Minister of the
Navy Yamamoto today telegraphed To
go congrat ulating him and his men up
ON destroying or capturing nearly all
the Russian second and third squad
rons The minister added the cap
ture of ROjestvensky IS especially gra-
tifying
GromObOI Not SINK.
ST Petersburg. May 3l.-The admi-
rally denies the report that the cruiser.
Gromoboi has been sunk with nearly
500 men ON board. A message was re-
ceived from Capt BToussikoff, her com
mander. last night which il was believ-
ed was sent by wireless telegraphy to
NladiyostOk.
SkrydIoH sim Free:
Vice Admiral Skrydloff is reported to
be- on board the Gromoboi. The Gro
moboi sailed out of VIadivostok Satur-
day as soon as Rojestvensky was re-
ported to have arrived in the Straits
of Korea. but the admiralty declines
to say whether the Gromoboi was dam
aged.
Has Report of Battle.
The admiralty had no further news
to communicate this morning a re
port OF the battle. however. has been
received from the captured Russian
transport. Korea. now at Woosung and
II is understood the emperor has re-
ceived communication from Japan.
possibly from Nebogatoff or Ro1est-
vensky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
LAKE MOHONK CONFERENCE
Opens with Addresses by Judge Gray
and Or. Trueblood.

Lake Mohonk. \. Y. May 3l.-The
annual Lake Mohonk conference on ar
bitration was begun here today. The
opening address was made by the pres
ident Judge George Gray, who was fol-
lowed by DR.. Benjamin F. TruebloOd
in an address. About IS delegates
are present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
TOGO REPORTS THE
JAPANESE LOSS WAS
APPROXIMATELY 400

Toxic. May 31.-Later reports of the
progress OF the naval engagement are
supplied by Admiral Togo. His re-
ports. which were sent by wireless tel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
WOULD HANG FOR FATHER
Son 5egs to Be Executed in Place Of
Alabama Murderer.

Cullman. Ala. May 31.-John VIII
liams was today sentenced 20 death for
the murder Of State Senator Robert l..
Hipp Williams son Frank. aged 20.
begged the court TO permit him TO be
hanged in his fathers stead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

Montrose. Col. May 31.-Word was
received by telephone this morning
that rescuers are at work trying TO
reach the score or more of workmen
imprisoned by yesterdays cave-in at
the Gunnison reclamation tunnel. II
is feared many are dead. Two are
known TO be alive.
25 Reported Dead.
MOntrose. Col, May 31.-By the cav
ing in of a large section of the Gunni-
son tunnel near the Cedar creek end
yesterday % men were killed and 35
were imprisoned.
a large force of rescuers was sent
TO the scene. The men are now digging
away the debris. but there is a large
pile of earth TO be removed before the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Es-chaplain Of Legislature Dead.

Minonk III. May 3l-Albert q.
.Goodspeed. former chaplain of the IL
linois house and senate died today.
aged 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Want Immediate RecOg-
milton in Making
Laws.
PRESS SPEAKS BOLDLY
Holds Bureaucracy Responsible
But Has Little to Say
of Peace.

st. Petersburg, May 31.-A series Of
conferences are proceeding at Tsars-
koe Selo to determine not only the
question Of peace but whether il Is ad
visabIe to yield to the popular demand
for the immediate conVoc alton Of a ma
tional assembly.
Make Cause With People.
Practically all the imperial family
are with the emperor. several members
of which are understood To be urging
the emperor To retrieve the situation
by making common cause with the peo-
pie against the bureaucracy.
The emperor has decided To send
his brother. Grand Duke Michael, To
attend the marriage of Crown Prince
Frederick William of Germany. instead
of his uncle. GraIbi Duke Vladimir.
whose mature judgment and advice the
emperor regards as very important in
the present crisis.
Ministers Favor Peace.
This afternoon the emperor sum
moned Admiral Alexieff and all the
ministers To an extraordinary council
The Associated Press is informed all
ministers. with the exception of the
ministers of war and marine. unani-
mously favor the conclusion of peace.
Indemnity Ready.
No trouble is anticipated i'm meet
ing the payment of the indemnity. as
financiers who were now willing to
lend money for a continuation of the
war are ready to accommodate Russia
if money is needed for the purpose of
concluding peace.
st. Petersburg, May 31-The catas-
trophe which has overtaken the Russian
fleet has given a tremendous impetus
to the demand upon the emperor for
the immediate convocation of ua-
uonal assembly awaiting action upon
the report of the Bouligan rescript
commission
bureaucracy Held ResponsIbIe.
With the single exception of the re-
dictionary Sviet the Press po-rs out
Indignation and wrath upon the bu-
reaucracy which is held responsible for
all the misfortunes Of the war. Only
the Novosti and Bourse Gazette. how
ever. declare peace should be con
cmded.
Vigorous Language Used.
The Russ. now the wiuest read pa
per in Russia says Those guilty of
Russia's disgrace should be over
whelmed with shame The death of
half a million and the loss of billions
in money is the price of the rejection
of progress and western civilization.
Sebastopol struck the shacklcs from
the serfs and Port Arthur. Mukden.
and Tsu Island should free Russia from
the slavery of the bureaucracy.
The Slovo another popular paper,
is even more bitter
Troops tO Quell Riots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
English Speaker QUITS Posi-.

London. May 3l.-The speaker Of the
house Of commons. Right Hon. William
Court Gully, has resigned He has
been III for some time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
LOYAL Leaion Meets.

Milwaukee. May 3l.-The 10th an
nual quadrennial congress of the mill
tary order of Loyal Legion Of the Unit
ed States met here today for a two
days session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Three Elsherrnen prowned.

Jacksonville. III. May 3l-John Nc
Means and his two sons were drowned
while fishing yesterday The father at
tempted 70 rescue the sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
WARROAD, MIMI, HAS
BIG LOSS BY FIRE

Warroad. MINI. May 31-The bust
ness portion of Warroad was practi-
cally destroyed by fire today. The loss
is 5000. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
EX-SENATOR SHOT
Killing at Marshall, Mo-, Result
Of Quarrel With an
Editor.
OLD SOLDIERS IN AFfRAY
Stealing of Whisky Leads to Double
Tragedy at Home at Dodge City,
Kans

Marshall. Mo. May 3l.-On the pub
lie square here Charles q. Patterson,
former editor of the Democrat News.
shot and probably fatally wounded E.
ID. Martin. ex-state senator. Patterson
fired two shots Bad blood had exist
ed between the men for some time.
Took His whisky.
Dodge City. Kans.. May 31.--At the
soldiers home. Daniel Truax shot and
killed Herman Lutz and John Lee, be
cause the latter had taken supply of
whisky belonging to TruaX. All three
are old soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31
Vigorous Language Used.
Troops to QueII RIots.

St. Petersburg. MAY 3I.-In view OF
possible demonst rations. three regi
ments which We're ar the summer camp
at Krasnoye-Selo. 1G miles southwest
Of St Petersburg. have been hurriedly
brought back 10 ST Petersburg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-31

egraph. necessarily are fragmentary.
Reporting on the afternoon of May 30.