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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28

Shanghai. Dec. 2s.-All is ou,s,
4 force Of ESQ men has beer ,..s'
= ne British cruiser Andromeda and
niuejacket guards are m~aintairsd III
sssoush the foreign concession. ~
Caanese odic!als have tardilv ,..,,.S
fof The arrest OF promotsrs
We ~ VIC have ESCAPED
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28

Wisconsin Roads Obey Provisions Of
New Law.

Madison. Wis, Dec. 26.-Under =
law passed It the special session re-
curing railroad companies to pay up
hack taxes before contrasting assess-
meats In courts the Northwestern dur.
ing the day paid 3225.Se4 taxes for
1906 and the st. Paul paid t464.25s
taxes and interest for 1904 and 1905.
~ u expected that al the smaller
roads viii follow. The tax o. 1904 Tor
The Northwestsrn n n litioation - 1
toot caoe BY agreement betWeen the
stnte m ne railroads. II The state
tcoes the dlhoFence between he pree-
oot aoooesod tax and tie I'D llconse
~ nOnroo W. ~ ro(unde1.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
U S WILD ALARM.
Destructive Fire in Crowded Tenement
District of New York City.

New York, Dec. 26.-Hundreds of
tenement house babies and their toy
laden Christmas trees were carried
into the street before daylight during
q fire which threatened to obliterate
several blocks of the city In the vicin-
ity OF F~ifty-eighth street and Eleventh
avenue A six-story factory building
was completely destroyed with a loss
of 500. 900.
The hre caused a panic among the
residents of the crowded tenements,
but nobody was hurt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
AN ARMED RESURRECTION.
Nov Threatened by the Revolution
aries at Warsaw.

Warsaw. Russian Poland, Dec. 81
The street railway employees struck at
night and the employees OF the steam
railroads are expected to follow suit
The revolntionists are threatening
an armed insurrection similar to that
at Moscow.
The military authorities are making
every preparation and have ordered
the entire garrison to be ready for any
emergency. ~Detachments of infantry
occupy the railroad stations.
The authorities have arrested many
members OF the trades unions and a
number of revolutionaries.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING.
Box Of Candy Sent by Mail Found to
Contain Poison.

Albany, N. ~, Dec. 26--Miss Elsie
Smith. who was Queen Titania" IN
the Albany Halloween carnival OF
1904. has reported to the police that
she received through the mail a box of
candy containing poison. The choco-
late drops in the box had been opened
and the poison spread within. A drug
gist who analysed the contents de-
clares that the candy contained
enough Paris green and other poisons
to kill the whole family. Miss Smith
processes entire ignorance Of any one
who would desire to injure her. but
believes the poison vas sent by a
girl. The police and postofice authori
ties are investigating.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
SLAUGHTER ISAWFUL
MoRTuARlEs AT MOSCOW FILLED
WITH DEAD AND WOUNDED
OVERFLOW HOSPITALS.

Rebels Abandon the Principal Streets
and Concentrate Their Forces in
Localities Where Il Is Difficult for
the Troops to Use ArtiIiery-Rein-
forcements Hurryinc to Scene From
All Directions.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 26.-The days
fighting al Moscow occurred mostly al
some distance from. the center OF the
city. The re~volutionists abandoned
the Tverska.a thoroughfare, as il is
too easily swept by artillery, and con-
centrated their forces in the narrow
winding streets of the commercial
quarter, where the shops were closed
and occupied by the military.
The m~ortuaries at Moscow are filled
with the dead, the hospitals are un-
able to find room for the wounded and
many private houses are filled with
persons.
The militia organized by Governor
General Doubassoff has commenced
its duties under the direction OF the
police. Many houses and other build
ings from which the revolutionists
threw bombs were demolished by the
artillery.
The numerous fires Which occurred
at different points throughout Moscow
lit up the whole sky at night.
The governor general has ordered
that all doors be kept closed. Amy in
fraction of this order will be followed
10y a fine of $1,000 or three months
Imprisonment in the fortress. The
same penalty was imposed on all occu.
pants of houses in which arms are
found.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
Not Interfere at Present.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Advices re.
ceived by cable at the state and navy
departments from Santo Domingo in
dictate that a serious condition of al.
fairs exists there. The captain OF the
port of Puerto Plata has been shot and
killed during an discretionary move.
ment and the governor of that prov
ince has detied the general govern
ment and barricadcd the toGn. The
Dominican government has issued a
decree removing the governor. The
state department has determined that
this is an internal difficulty and will
not intervene at this stage. The sec
rotary of wal has received the follow.
ing c~ablegram from Acting Comptrol.
Ter and Receiver of the Dominican
Customs Edwards, dated at San DO
mingo:
president Morales, dissatisfied
with cabinet support, has left capital
with few followers. His intention is
said to be to join the followers of Jim.
inez in opposition to the followers
of H~oracio. Conflict between the two
forces is imminent, probably vicinity
of San Juan or vicinity OF Puerto
Plata. Morales may make attempt TO
establish new capital and create a
new cabinet"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Dec. z6.-E. e.
Snyder, former banker II Olin, whose
failure cost ~depositors 100000 and
who ned and was later arrested It ST.
Louis, has been sentenced 1t Anamosa
70 pay : nne of 900 and costa. shy.
Or pleaded guilty to fraudulent bank-
~, but crsditors signed : plea for
olomency.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
TO SUCCEED WRIGHT.

CaIfrornla Man 20 Re Governor Gen
sral Of the Philippines.
Washington. Dec. 27.-Luke Wright
viii not return to the Philippines as
governor general, II having been de-
eided by the administration to appoint
James F. Smith, formerly Of San Fran
cisco but now . member Of the CON-
mission. as the Of Governor
Wright.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
READY TO FIGHT TROOPS

Armed Uprising Of Coal Miners Threa,.
b ened At Lodx.
Lodz. Russian Poland. Dec. 27.-Tbe
workmen here threaten to beetb !
st!l.e ana a armed rising In the coal
mining districts also Is threatened. =
. declared that 10000 men are ready
70 night the troops. '
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28
SANTO DOMINGO WAR
NEWS OF SERIOUS OUTBREAK IN
THAT COUNTRY REACHES
WASHINGTON.

Uprisings Are Reported in severa.
Sections and a Battle Is Said t.
Have Occurred Mar Can EomingG
City-Disturbances Are Purely In
ter1al and This Government VIII
Not interfere at Present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07
Calling II Square

copyright. 1905. by r. q. Mcclure
The widow Green, living next west
Of the deacon's, had been widow for
three years, and II was common tax
that she ana the widower would make
. match
Ia early spring the widow had bought
cow, and that COW had jumped every
fence on the deacon's land within two
weeks. but he had always driven her
back home without word Of com
plant On this occasion. however, the
deacon was vexed.
"rve stood 1t and stood it aud stood
it, he said 10 himself as he surveyed
the damages, but can stand Il no
longer. The widder Green must be
made to understand that her cow
can't 70 about like A roarln' lion,
knockin down fences and tramplin'
down corn. estimate that she has
damaged me $40 worth, and that wild
der has got to be sharply talked TO-"
He drove the COW to the home Of her
owner, giving her Il vigorous whack on
the way Whenever be could get near
enough. and when he had reached the
house and been saluted by Mrs Green
he said
"Widdcr ! told You two months ago
that your new cow was 4 jumper"
Yes. you did
"And that you must put poke on
her"
Yes
Well. You didn't do it. and She:
damaged me $40 When found hen
in my corEfeld just now. almost
wanted to Kill her"
am sorry, deacon. was the humble
reply
But bein sorry won't DO. SAID thi
deacon, who felt that lie had the al
vantage and should press Il. ~IumpIp
cows should be pok al. | told you tia
long ago, bit you don't seem to car
two cents.
II was g3in' to poke her
"But goln to poke d COW ana poSiu
AltF dlE lMt NAtANA NAAb AitA4Af AANA W.
the way with AItrandy. She's dead
and don't want 10 say anything agi
her, but she was always goln to do an
never dom. You're a wilder woman
and I'm sorter sorry for you, but 70
must obey the law same as other folk;
The law says that jumpin COW
Never mind what the law sayi
Deacon Albright interrupted the wit
ow "You are maxim great fuss owe
a few stalks Of corn, and If you'll te
me what the damage is I'll pay tt
never thought you was such man.
"But you've got a jumpin COW"
"Then let er jump. | stand ready
pay all damages"
"But you are mighty sassy about It
"T've a right to be I've got no maj
thank heaven, to boss me Around"
at would be better II you had. The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07
The Times Daily Short Story.


you'd know that any one who owned q
iuinpin' COW was obleeged"-
Deacon Albright, how much do ]
owe youg exclaimed the woman.
IF twas any one else I'd say $40,
but beIn its YOU
Il won't pay 10 cents"
"Then I'll sue you for dalaagesw
eYou can sue till the chickens become
ducks. You could boss Mirandy around
and make her feel III humble as q cat,
but you cant boss me. Go ahead with
your old lawsuit"
The deacon said be would and turned
away Before he had gone forty rods
he changed his mind, and there would
have been no legal trouble but for the
COW
Not satisfied with what she had
done, she took advantage Of the occa-
sion to die. It was from oyerfeeding
on the Juicy stalks and young ears, and
a witness was found to come forward
and swear to certain whacks the dea-
con had bestowed upon her anatomy as
he drove her along the road
"Hes SO powerful quick to talk about
lawsuits that I'll give him oneT said
the widow when she heard that the
Jumping COW had passed away. And
within four hours she was in the vii
Iage consulting a lawyer
When Deacon Albright received no
tice that he had been sued be Of course.
started a countersuit Then some one
told the widow that he was talking
about her. and she started a SANDER
suit.
He heard that she was talking
about him,A and he instituted another
suit. Then the deaeons sister Clipped
/ HI and had her say, and the widow be-
gan third suit The deacon had once
saved her barn after it had been strucl,
by lightning and nov he instituted q
claim for salvage
Tie law works slowly in a country
4 town. A lawsuit IS thing to be hung
4 on 10 as long as possible and made The
most Of. The first two suits were tried
ana appealed aud the two others were
called and adjourned several times, and
4 finally two years had passed away and
\ Ia one was better oft and no point hae
been settled
one morning almost as soon as thu
II deacon was out Of bed he received no
tlce that his spotted OK was lying dead
IN the widow Green's cornfsn. The
animal had broken down the fence ant
oyerfed. The deacon was met at thu
gate by the widow, who said:
Il could say that you had jumpin
OK and that he should have been poket
and that you had damaged me $40, bu
/ shant do anything Of the sort ! los
COW, aud you've lost an OK. ! sued
and you sued. | was fool, and yo1
were ditto. Shan't we shake hands ans
call 1t square,
I'll guess we'd better the deacon
replied after taking a moment to thinl
It over ethat is, provided you'll hay
me aud we both wear the same pok
after this"
eWelI, / don't mind. But, dear me
what ounces we were to 90 ana los
two whole years over it'
M, Quad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

The subject Of this sketch las been
connected with the labor movement in
Vermont for the past twenty years. lt
Is not saying too much when w sayfhat
Fred" has been in 1T the death on most
all past and present agreements between
employers and employees IN connection
with the Granite industry For the past
five years Fred has been Organizer for
the Granite Cutters IN Vermont, and in
that capacity las done more 10 solidify
the interests Of his craft than any other
of his predecessors As chairman of the
Barre Legislative Committee Fred nude
a record wl = win be hard to beat His
appeal on behalf Of a legal weekly pay
bin placed him in the front rank Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

most fourishiug in the United States
today, and hardly week elapses but
new additions are made. Much Of this
progress is due TO the tact and ability
Of Hustler Mac as the boys love to
call him. That he has the good will
and esteem Of every union man in Barre
is shown by the fact that in the short
residence Of Is months among us he
has been elected to the presidency of
the Central Labor Union. A hustler
from the word 70, he has done much
to bring about that fraternal feeling
which solidifys the ever growing, ever
uplifting cause Of the workers the
labor union Let us sincerely hope in
concluding this brief sketch Of our fell
low townsman that the aims and aspira-
tions which have guided him in the
past viii be only stepping stone to the
ever increasing duties of the future.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

Geo. A. Smith, secretary Of the state
branch, has been member of the Typo
graphical union since completing his APP
premiership nearly 80 years ago, and
has been connected with locals il one
half Of the states east OF the Mississippi
While member Of Durham n. Cy
union, Mr. Smith made q special report
on child labor ia cotton mills. n Mid
dleboro, Kentucky, he assisted to organ
ize three building trade crafts, WIS spec
ial correspondent at Coal Creek and
Queen City, Tenn, during the coal min
ers' strike. Bir. Smith has been dele
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

gate to the national convention d typo
graphical unions, for four consecutive
years a delegate to the New York state
branch, on special committee Of gar
ment workers strike, New York, 1856;
editor Of Saturday Critic, owned by
Oneita Trades and Labor Council, New
York. Has been president Of St. All
bans Typographical Union, is at present
president If Rutland Typographical I'm
ion, and is representative from Rutland
city IN the Vermont legislature Of 1905
3; truly in George the union men Of
Vermont have a hustler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07
P. F. MCCARTHY

Int. Sec. Treas. Quarry Workers Inter
national Union, Barre, VT
The subject Of this sketch is probably
one OF the youngest and ablest labor
leaders in the country. He was born
in Florida 81 years ago and he has fol
lowed the quarrying industry since able
to handle a hammer, He has worked
at all branches Of this particular line
81 work, from drilling a plug hole to
engineer. Az trades unionist he has
done remarkable work in short time.
Before filing his present position he or
ganized 90 different locals, holding var.
ious honorable official positions therein
Since coming to Barre AZ official head OF
his organization, secretary MeCarthy's
rise has been Of the meteoric order;
his union is perhaps the Youngest and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

was fined S. and costs, total Of s12.-
81, for running an automobile without
license, the first case Of the kind here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

list Vice President Vermont State
John Lynch, Bellows FANS, lst vice
president Vermont state branch. Is
member Of the Pulp. Sulphite and Paper
Mill Workers Union, and also one Of
the charter members. He is at present
secretary of his organization and a del
egate to the Central Labor Union, also
treasurer Of that body. OF q modest,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

Did Not Have Auto License.
Bennington, Aug. Gin court today
John H. Burgess Of the Burgess house
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-07

D. A. Bruben OF the Federal Labor
Union and a charter member of his
organization. He vas also a member
Of the Railway Mail Clerks assoeia-
ton, while he was in the service. He
is also an old member Of the knights Of
Labor. He is delegate to the Rutland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
AdmInIstrator,s Notice.

Marion f. Sweeney. attorney. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

The little steamer Mary Bell, which
has been running between Clinton and
Albany. making several trips each day
is 10 be superseded By another and a
larger packet. which it is understood,
will be put in commission at once The
new boat is 4 sidewheeler, and bears
the name of the Maine She came
down the river from Dubuque
The steamer Eclipse, lying at the
Davenport Ievee, Yesterday afternoon
was struck by the J. s. and considera-
bly, damaged. The pilot on the latter
boat evidently underestimate his
speed in making a landing alongside
the smaller craft, and came in with
such force as TO drive the Eclipse hard
ashore and smash the guards and
portion of the railing on the upper
deck. The J. S. sustained no damage.
The Ruth. Scotia, Kit Carson. James
p. Pearson and Eclipse were down and
the James +. Pearson, Rutn and Du-
buque went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06

State of Illinois. Rock Island COun-
In the County Court, June Term, A.
ID. 1905.
In re Petition for Sale of Real Es-
tate to Pay Debts.
Martha J. Thornton. administrative of
the estate of John II. Thornton, de
ceased, vs.. the unknown heirs OF
John II. Thornton, deceased.
Affidavit of the unknown residence
of the above named defendants, the I'M
ceased, having been filed in the etfice
of the clerk of the county court of said
county. notice is therefore hereby given
to the said nonresident defendants
that the said adm nistratriX filed her
petition in said court on the Goth day
of June. A. -. 1905, and thereupOn a
summons issued out Of said court
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the
month of August next, as is by law re-
CURED.
defendants above named, the unknown
heirs of said John II. Thornton, de-
ceased, shall personally be and appear
before the said county court the
first day of the next term thereof. to
be holden in the court house in the city
Of Rock Island lin and for said county,
on the first Monday in the month of
August next, and plead. answer or de-
muir to the said complainant's bin of
complaint. the same and the matters
and things therein charged. and said
will be taken as confessed. and a de-
cree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill
Rock Island. III. June 81. A. u. 1905.
II. =. HUBBARD, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06

s 1920 pm 7:15 pm
= 200 pm . 6:35 pm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
SnIe of RenI Entnfe.

BY virtue of an order and decree of
the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty. Illinois, made ON the petition of the
undersigned, r. =. Dart administrator
or the estate of Samuel II. YOhe, deceas-
ed. for leave to sell the real estate of
said deceased. at the June term. a. ID.
1905, of said court. to-wit: On the first
day of July, 1905, shall. on the fourth
day of August. \. u. 1905, next, at the
hour of o'clock in the afternoon OF
said day. sell at public sale. at the east
entrance of the court house. in the city
Of Rock Island. in said county the real
estate described as follows, to-wit.
All the right title and interest Of
Samuel II. Yohe deceased. in and to
lot number twenty-nine C29p. in South
Rock Island, as shown by the recorded
plat OF said South Rock Island. filed in
the office of the recorder of deeds Of
said Rock Island county. Aug. ,. A. u.
1882. including the estate of dover Of
Ida Yohe the widow of said Samuel II.
Yohe. deceased therein, in Rock Island
county. Illinois. ON the following terms.
tO-Mit: Cash in hand.
Dated this 3rd day of July, 4. -. 1905.
r. =. DART.
Administrator of the Estate OF Samuel
~. YOhe, deceased.
Jackson. Hurst & Stafford. solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
specInI Tnx NotIce.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
Interested. that the city council OF the
city of Rock Island, having ordered
that Twcnty-fiTst street. from the north
line of Tenth avenue 10 point seven
feet south of he north line OF Twelfth
avenue. he improved by grading. curb
ing. draining, and paving with asphalt
pavement. the ordinance for the same
hsing file in the Office Of the city
clerk of said city, and the said city hav-
ing applied to the county court Of Rock
Island county. i'm the state of Illinois.
for an assessment OF the costs of said
Improvement according to the benefits.
pro rated according to frontage upon
the lots and parcels Of land front
ing on said Improvement; and. an
assessment thereof having been made
and returned To said court docket num-
her LED. the final hearing thereon will
be had on the 25th day Of July, A. -
1905, or soon thereafter as the bust
ness OF the court Will permit. All per-
sons desiring may file objections ia said
court before said day, and may appear
on the hearing and make their defense.
The assessment 10 payable In ten in
stallments.
All instaIlments except the first shall
bear interest at the rate Of five per
centum per aunum. from and after date
OF first voucher issued on account OF
work done. until paid.
Dated at Rock Island, H.. this Sth
day of July, a. u. 1905.
ROTI.IN s. STURGEON.
Commissioner Appointed TO Make the
Assessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06

FOR SALE-Acre and town lots 5ust
outside of city limits on blum near
street car line, cheap on monthly pay
ments. Inquire of John t. Campbell,
1929 Seventeenth street Phone 322
West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
LEGAL.
Notice Of PinnI settlement.

Estate OF John Hutchings, deceased.
Public notice IS hereby given that
the undersigned, James HutchinRs has
this day filed his final report and set
Element such ira the county court OF
Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set for July Is.
1905. at O'CLOCK a. M, at which time
persons interested may appear aIll
make objections thereto, and ~ no OBJ
jections are nled. said report will be
approved At that time. and the UNDER
signed will ask for an order OF dis
trfbution. and will also ask to bc dis
charged JAMES IITTCHINGS.
George c. Wenger. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-06
Legal.
Notice Of Final settlement.

Estate of Carl HinTichsen, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned. Emma q. TIinrichsen. adj
miuistratriN de bonis non of the estate
OF Carl HinriChSen, deceased. has this
dav filed her final report and settle
ment as such in the county court of
Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for July %,
1905. at o'clock a. m, at which time
persons Interested may appear and
make objections thereto. and If no oh
jcctionS are filed. said report will be
approved at that time. and the under
signed will ask for an order of diStri-
charged.
Rock Island. Ill. June %. 1905.
EMMA c. HINRICHSEN.
Administrative of Said Estate.