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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
LID is ON TIGHT
Gov. Folk Wins Fight and SUM-
day Closing Goes in
Missouri.
SALOONKEEPERS GIVE UP
For First Time Since Crusade Was on
They Do No Business ION
the Side"

St. Louis. Mo. June 12.-At last Gov.
Folk has won his fight the saloons
have surrendered, and the lid is on
tight.
Yesterday for the first time since
the governor began his crusade for the
enforcement of the state laws compell-
ing resorts and barber shops 10 close
on Sundays, il was impossible to buy
drink or shave anywhere in St
Louis or in St. Louis county.
Not u Nip 10 he Had.
Heretofore. while a great majority
of saloons of the city have obeyed the
law. there have always been a few
places where the initiated could slake
their thirst by employing some subter-
fuge. such as giving a password or
presenting Il card showing member
ship in a CLUB" etc. But yesterday
the lid was on securely. The saloon
men have given up the fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
WILL REFUSE TO RECOGNIZE
Sweden Confident Rest of Europe viii
Ignore Norway.

Stockholm, June 12.-PTemier Ram
stedt, in an interview says the Swed-
ish government viii refuse to recog-
nize the revolution in Norway and will
submit 10 the riksdag motions con
formable to this standpoint. The pre-
mier thinks that the riksdag will
adopt this view and is convinced that
no foreign power will recognize Nor
way as an Independent country against
the will of Sweden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Editors Eat Buffalo.

Bliss. Okla, June FIFTY thous-
and people were entertained by Miller
Brothers at the 101 ranch yesterday.
the visit of the National Editorial as
sociation to the ranch being made the
occasion for buffalo dinner and an
Indian celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Iewis Institute Wins.

Marshall Field, Chicago, June IL
The fourth annual interscholastic meet,
held here Saturday, was won by Lewis
institute. of Chicago. by u points. Oak
Park. Detroit university and Chicago
tied for second place with 10 points
each. Englewood was third with 3
points
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
face lines were taxed as they have not
been in months.
Was 24-Inch Main.

face lines were taxed as they have not
been in months
Was 24-Inch Main.
New York, June 12.-Train service
in the subway was suspended through
out the night as Il result of a food
from a 4S-inCh water main Sunday af-
teTnoon.
The flow OF water continued uninter-
rupted four and one-half hours. 1t is
estimated the loss to the subway alone
will be 100000. Hundreds of persons
were caught in blockaded trains and
almost smothered before they We're
able to reach fresh air. wading through
13 inches of water TO the nearest sta
ton Many women had their clothing
practically ruined by the water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Train Ditched.

Kansas City, June l2.-The Chicago
limited passenger train on the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific. which left here
at 6:30 O'Clock Friday night. ran into
a washOut at Floris. Iowa, and was
wrecked According 10 official reports.
no one was hurt. The tender, mail car
and baggage car turned over and four
other cars were derailed, but remained
upright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
ARMY PRAYS FOR PEACE
Orders from Commander Booth Sets
Aside Week of June 1917.

Commissioner Kilbey. commander OF
the Salvation Army forces OF the
western states, has received a cable
gram from BramweH Booth. chief Of
the staff TO the general, William Booth,
London. England. calling upon the Sal
walton army throughout the world 10
observe the week from the 10th 10 the
nth Of June as a week Of special pray
er and intercession that the present
war bewteen Russia and Japan may
cease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
PRINCETON GIVEN S1.75o,OOO
Heirs of Mrs. Mary J. Winthrop Agree
to Double Endowment.

Princeton, y. j.. June 12.-The heirs
Of Mrs. Mary J. Winlhrop's estate have
reached an agreement by which Prince
ton Theological seminary will receive
Sl,750. 900 This more than doubles
the present endowment OF S1525, ,3S7.
A committee of the trustees. directors
and faculty has been appointed to dis
cuss methods of spending the money
for the seminary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
ST. PAUL FREIGHT
TRAIN WRECKED

Mason City. Iowa June IA St
Paul freight train collided with an Illi-
nois Central passenger train at Lyle
today. The combination car and sleep
er were badly shattered. but none of
the passengers was killed.
The passengers injured were: r. NJ
Markham. of Usage, Iowa; Frank Gaul.
of Lyle, Mimi, and child of NJ, J.
Blake, of Clear Lakes, Wash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
New Potatoes at All Seasons.

Great Falls. Mont. June 12.-New
potatoes every day in the year, raised
without any vines or outward visible
sign of their growth. is the accomplish
ment of a local inventor. He has been
in correspondence with Chicago man.
who states that if the experimenter
makes good his claim he will give
800 900 for the controlling interest in
the invention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
WOMAN SENTENCED TO HANG
Mrs. Agnes Myers OF Kansas City
Guilty of Killing Husband.

Liberty, Mo, June 12.-The jury sit
ting for the last week in the case of
Agnes Myers of Kansas City, charged
with the murder of her husband. ClaT-
ence Myers, has returned d verdict of
guilty in the first degree. This verdict
means that the death penalty by hang
ing is to be inflicted Frank Hoffman,
who confessed TO being an accOmplice
with Mrs. Myers. was convicted last
February, and he is now awaiting the
death penalty. He confessed that they
first drugged Myers and then killed
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
SMALLPOX CAUSE OF
CLOSING SCHOOLS

Grand Rapids, Mich. June 12.-By
order of the board of health today ali
public schools and churches have been
closed on account OF the alarming
spread of smallpox. There are 75 cases
now in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
KENTUCKIAN DIES AT AGE III
Ben Holt, Oldest Man in the State,
Passes Away.

Middleburg, Ky. June 12.-Ben Holt,
aged III. born in North Carolina. and
the oldest man in Kentucky. is dead at
webb's Cross Roads. Russell county.
His progeny numbered over 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Banker CHARGED With Theft.

Trinidad. Colo. June Thames l..
Bridge. vice president and manager
Of the defunct American Savings bank.
was arrested yesterday, charged with
embezzIing 500 from the bank. His
preliminary hearing was set for June
2l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
MOORISH BAND KILLS CONSUL
Austrian and British Authorities Make
Vigorous Protests to Morocco.

Tangier. June 12.-MOOrish robbers
entered the Austrian consulate al Ma
zagan on June and murdered Vice
Consul Madden, a British subject, who
also represented Denmark. and who
had been established there for many
years. They also fired at and wounded
his wife. The assassins escaped. The
Austrian and British authorities have
sent energetic protests TO the sultan ;
foreign minister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
jap at Annapolis.

Annapolis. Md. June 12.-Asapi Xiii
gadi. a midshipman in the imperial
navy OF Japan. has reported at the
naval academy as a member OF the
new fourth class now forming. He
was granted the privilege of entering
the academy by the United States
government and will be the only ma
tive of Japan in the institution during
the coming term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Navy LOSES IN ATTEMPT
To TAKE BALTIMORE FORTS
RUSSIAN LAWMAKERS
MEET IN SEPTEMBER

st. Petersburg, June 12.-The Rus
sian experiment in parliamentarism
will begin in September. The AssOciat-
ed Press is now in position to make
this positive announcement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Team Owners Convene.

Chicago, June 1z.-The third annual
convention Of the Team Owners Of
America, began here today. Mayor
Dunno gave an address of welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
Marvellous Time Between
Chicago and New
York.
MILE In 35 SECONDS
Each New 18-HOur Train is
Three Minutes Ahead
of Schedule.

Fort Wayne, Ind, June 12.-AII the
worlds railway speed records were
broken this morning by the Pennsyl-
vana special in the run from Crestline
to Fort Wayne. Three miles in IS
seconds, or a speed rate of 1878 miles
per hour. was shown in the vicinity of
Elida, Ohio.
Arrives at Jersey city.
New York. June 12.-The first east
bound train of the PENNSYLVANIA on
the new 1S-hour run between New York
and Chicago arrived in Jersey City
three minutes ahead of schedule time.
The engineer Of the train said. on ar
irving, that a short distance above Ho-
bart. Ind, the train covered mile in
50 seconds.
Made Exactly Same Time.
Chicago. June 12.-The Pennsylvania
1S-hour train arrived here three min
utes ahead of time.
Between PittSburg and Crestline 26
minutes were lost through delay caused
by a hot box on the engine. The run
from Crestline to Fort Wayne. 131
miles. was made in 1l4l2 minutes, and
1G1a minutes made up.
Average Mile IA Minute.
The remainder of the journey was
made at an average of Il mile min
ule. although miles We're frequently ne.
gotiated in from Al to 30 seconds. The
train entered the station three minutes
ahead of the schedule time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-12
PENNSYL VANIA BREAKS ALL
RAILWAY SPEED RECORDS
FARMERS FORM A
PACKING COMPAN

Sterling, IT, June I---A IarmtTs
packing company has been organized
here with a capital of Sl.5oe.no the
intention being to compete with the
Chicago packers industry. The corpo-
ration is composed of farmers. stock
raiserS and retail dealers in meats.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
MAN AND WOMAN
DIE IN FIGHT
Mystery Surrounds Tragedy
in New York
MAN SHOT THROUGH HEART
Brother Says He Was Murdered and
His Assailant Committed
Suicide.
MAN SHOT THROUGH HEART

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-After a desper-
aroused all the tenants in the house. a
woman was shot and killed and a man
ceerSally wounded on the fourth floor of
the apartment house at lbs West Sixty
third street this afternoon. The trag-
edy was enacted before tine eyes of a
brother of the man. Tho utmost mys-
terry surrounds the case and the police
are baffied.
The woman. who was found with n
bullet in her brain, was Emily Hughes.
housekeeper for Alfred Davey, a dele
gate of the Plasterers' Union. Davey
was shot below the heart
He died short time after being taken
TO the hospital He recovered con-
sciousness for few moments, and made
an antemortem statement, in which he
said the woman shot him and then killed
herself. He said she was angry because
he was going to leave her
Arthur w. Davey, a builder. of No. &c
West 140th street. brother of Alfred.
was a witness to the shooting He de-
clared TO Captain HaGny. of the West
Sixry-eighth street station. that the
woman shot his brother and then her
self. The police theory. however. is
that the man killed the woman. shot
himself. and that the body of the
woman was arranged IN such a way as
10 make the surroundings bear out the
story told by the brother.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
CONTINUED from First Page.) }

looked Harbich over He was the mar
he wanted. and he thought he could use
him.
Il don't want YOU to testify" said
Hummei you so down to the office.
l VIII be there when you arrive. / want
you take a seat beside me- l want to
sec II man have in mind can identify
you. 1t is one chance in a thousand.
But | viii take the chance"
Harbich said he got S25 for his serv-
ices. The chance was a good one.
Sweetser walked into the office. 1t had
been i've years since he had served the
papers on Dodge. There was Harbich
sitting beside Hummel, just where
Dodge would have been most likely TO
sit
How do you do. M Dodge?" said
Sweetser.
All these things. however. were merely
Incidental to the main surprise that
Rand had In store. The appearance OF
Charles W. Morse on the stand In to-
days session was the last thing that
was expected.
There was only a small crowd, the dry
reading of the records in the divorce
case having driven away most of the
regulars the day before.
over in one corner of the space within
the rail Uncle Jim sat. looking rather
disconsolate. and il was thought that he
would be the chief witness of the day.
Accordingly, everybody was taken by
surprise. when Mr.. Morse was called.
The only parallel to Mr.. Morse's ex-
animation is the strenuous ordeal
through which certain other eminent
financiers have been put in the insur-
ance Investigation His examination was
tame enough. He was Mr.. Rard's wit
ress. and therefore entitled to protec-
iion. Ely the way. Rand used to repre-
sent Air. Morse. He was counsel for the
ice uiaGnate during the Ice trust inves-
tigation.
1t was when Mr.. Morse passed from
the protecting care OF Rand and faced
John b Stanchheld that his grueline
began. and for more than an hour the
millionaire turned and twisted under the
sharp questions of the cross-examiner.
Hummel passed out of notice In the face
OF the ordeal through which Stanch-
field put Morse. and IL is an even chance
that the little lawyer would not have
changed places with the millionaire, II
such "A thing could have been possible.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
SHE IS MY WIFE," SAYS C. w. MORSE

, his residence in New York in 1896: that
these children have been for some time
and still are with his sister in Maine
and that Uncle jim Morse, common
ly referred to IN this case as Uncle
jim" is one of his uncles who lives in
Boston. he was turned over to the coun-
sci for the defense. and Mr.. Stanchfield
began his cross-examination. After
questioning the witness about his wife's
complications with Judge Fursman soon
after her divorce from Dodge was de-
clared to be invalid when she sought
legal aid regarding her marriage with
Morse. Mr. Stanchfield suddenly asked:
Where is Mrs. Morse now?"
II think she is in New Jersey"
DO you know whether she is to be
called here as a witness7''
''I do not
Now, in that conference in Judge
Fursman's Office. was the subject of the
validity of her divorce brought up?"
II think it was"
did Judge Fursman on that occasion
urge upon Mrs. Morse the propriety OF
allowing him to institute certain pro-
ceedings to validate your marriage to
herr"
Yes, sir
Did your wife not use the word
tainted when she spoke OF her mar
riage TO your
Not to my knowledge She simply
said she preferred new divorce"
You have stated that you married
Mrs. Dodge in 1901 How long had
you known her when you married her?,
About three years.
Had your children and your sister
objected TO your contemplated mar
riage?"
Not that know Of"
Then you kept 1t a secret?''
II did not tell them of my marriage -
IS it not true that your children.
your sister and your uncle took the
position that this woman had weaned
you away from your famlly?"
Il do not know
DO you mean by that you would not
tolerate any discussion on the subject?"
That is true
Have you not heard of it since then2''
II have since learned of their epposl-
ton in the columns Of the newspapers"
In no other way?"
II have judged from their conduct
and actions"
MIR. StanchfieId asked Morse If 'Un-
that Mrs. Morse was an unsafe woman
for him TO marry The witness admit
ted that his uncle had made such a
remark in the spring of this year and
that he had also been told his Uncle
had tried to prove that the divorce
was invalid.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
POPULAR POLICEMAN
RESIGNS FROM FORCE

BY the resignation OF Policeman Tim
othy ]. Cullinane- of the Fourth pre-
cincI yesterday afternoon. the Police
Department lost one OF its most valu-
able members
Cullinane was permanently assigned to
patrol that section of the southwest
portion of the city known as Blood
field" and made hundreds of arrests. in
many cases the prisoners being motor
ioGs characters. Culiinaue has resigned
for the purpose of engaging in business
in this city.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Uncle inns Wealth.
Wife viii Not Appear.

Another sensational statement brought
brought out during the examination OF
Mr. Morse as witness was that Mrs
Dodge-Morsc Is at present out Of the
Jurisdiction OF the court. and will, there
fore. not likely appear as a witness IN
the present trial. Morse declared that
after he had been informed by Hum
mel that Mrs. Morse's divorce from
Dodge was Illegal. he, Hummel. and At
torney Sweeter, the latter the lawyer
who represented Mrs. Dodge-Morse in
his suit for divorce. held a conference
at which Sweeter declared erphaticaily
that all OF the proceedings in connec-
ton with the divorce had been per-
fectIy regular.
After stating that Ne had four children
living by his first wife. that he took up
The Washington times., 1905-12-17

formance at the BelaSco Theater for the
berefit of the womaa's Army and Navy
League.
The President has been emulated by
distinguished list OF patrons.
The plays 10 be presented are note
worthy. One Of them will be given in
Washington for the first time through
the special permission of the dramatist.
the Irish poet. William Butler Yeats
This play is entitled the Land of
Hearts Desire" a poetic fairy play.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Could Hardly Be Heard.

Mr.. Morse testified in the main In a
very low voice. scarcely above a whis-
per. and he had to be ordered frequently
to speak louder. He was pale and red
by turns. and when the crOss-examiner
forced home questions about his do
nestle relations, the opposition of his
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
DOES SEEM UNFAIR, DOESN'T FTP

Its real sing'lar t my mi:a,' said
Josh Wise this morning. carefully wip-
ing the frost OF iIis w1iskeTs. why SO
many wimmin buy their husbans new
brlc-a-brac fer Cn.is'mus an then git
mad when he buys 'em Il box of cigars
fer likewise. II do seem unfair to me.
somehow
The Washington times., 1905-12-17

An aIl-iron Scroll Saw would make
a sensible gift for the boy. Priced
from s3 up.
Thin hard woods for scroll saving.
Toy Garden Neutrality-suspicious. the
thing for the little one Il AC
oniy y------.-..-..-..-.-... skfS
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
SENSIBLE HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS

Union Ice Skates. all clamp. Goc.
Extension Roller Skates. 43c-
Extension Roller Skates. concrete
Wheels. 60c and 9pc.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17

I family to his marriage to Mrs. Dodge
| the fact that Morse's children have
never recognized Mrs. Morse. and that
| his relatives have frequently averred
that the divorce was improper and that
| Morse stultified himself when he married
Mrs. Dodge, the witness several times
seemed on the verge of an outbreak.
His acknowledgements OF Mrs. Morse
as his wife. came as a surprise TO the
spectators, who were not prepared for
the revelation. Another surprise was
the seeming coldness which exists be-
| tween Uncle Jim" and the millionaire.
Mr. Morse-entered the court room unob-
served. and though Uncle Jim" sat
just under the judges bench his
nephew remained in the room half an
hour before being called. without a sign
Of recognition passing between them.
During the time that Mr.. Morse was
testifying Uncle Jim" sat under the
spell OF most violent agitation. He
alternately twisted~his hands. and folded
his arms and his eyes were almost hid
den beneath the frown that distorted
his brow from the beginning to the end
OF Mr.. Morse's hearing.
Uncle Jim's Wealth.
At one stage OF the cross-examina-
ticn. the spectators craned forward in
expectation or q sensational disclosure.
air Stanchfield questioned Mr. Morse
about his financial affairs. and drew
from him an admission that he was a
man OF great wealth. Then he suddenly
veered around and asked:
lis your uncle also a man of means?"
Yes" replied Mr.. Morse.
II was thought that Mr.. Stanchfield
would at cnce plunge into the question
of Uncle Jim's" ability to make the
large disbursements that are said to have
! been made In connection with the. case
but the point was passed over The
millionaire heaved a sigh Of relief when
he was finally excused. and Immediately
left the court room.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
PRESIDENT TAKES BOX
At ARhY-NAVY BENEFIT
VIII See Yeats Fairy Play and Other
Features of Entertainment
by League.

president and Mrs. Roosevelt have
taken box for the Monday evening per
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Present Flowers At Christmas.

delicate attention that will win ap-
probation. Specimen blooms TO be had
at GUIDES, 1214 F.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-19
LARCA CATALEPS|A
Una mujer que estuvo dur.
miendo en- Burgos treinta
y dos ahos.
INMOvIL Y EN- CANA
NO comic ell ese tempo.
Ahora Sc encuentra bien Y
con despejo mental.

El Diario de Burgos da cuenta d
un caso de cata.epsia verdaderament
curloso que merece iijen su aten
cion en- el los medicos.
Nuestro colega das las siguiente
notlclas, que cree fdedignas, y qu
debe d una hermana de la euferma. |,
cual tiene actualmente sesenta do,
amos.
he aqul 10 que dicho peri6dicc
consigna referente q este caso de cata
lepsis, estudiado va por reputados "a.
cuitatlvos, que aunq'e no han podido
encon4rar la explicaci6n cientiica, han.
convencldo de que no ha existido su
percheria, como algunos creyeron:
Gel ataque de catalepsia, que des.
de hace treinta dos amos venfa pade.
ciendo la vecina de Villacieuzo Beni- :
"a de la Fuente, ha cesado al psrecer
de una manera tan rspentina como
inesperada.
Todos nuestros lectores sabr6n.
seguramente, que dcha enferms Sc ha.
llaba postrada On cana, inm6vil sin
conocimiento, desds 1874, sin que du
rante tanto tempo haya hablado una
palabra, limitandose a exhalar de vez
en- cuando algin quejido inarticulado,
Su dnica alimentaci6n ha sido
aqua, alguna vez ha tornado peoue.
fisimas cantidades d, caldo 8 leche
Pues blen; hace POGO, la euferma
aorio los ojos, recobrando sdbita
mente el habla, expre,6 sus deseos de
abandonar ell lecho.
AL dfa siguients su familia SO le
wants, desde en1onces va recobran.
DO rapidamsnte la salud perdida sien.
do de esperar que mny en- breve recu
pere la normslidad de sus fuuciones
fsiol6gicss aunque todavfa no So le
ha dado alimentaci6n, por ell tenor
de que su est6mago no pueda sopor.
tarla.
Bonita de la Fuente conoce va A.
todas las personas de su familis, DO.
70 10 extraordinarlo del caso es Que
no SO recuerda NADIA de 10 que ha ocu.
rrido, se MEGA tenazmente q Greer
que haya estado dormida sin conner
mas de treiLta y dos amos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-08-19
ESPAnoLES EN- CUBA

Merece particular stenci6n Ia Gre
ciente importsrc'a del elemento e..
pafiol en- 10 grands Antllls, despue,
dc los tristes dias del desastrs de 1897
La immigration espafola ha au
mentado en- Cuba despues de 1900. ,
SO de- como c'erto que pronto las ca.
maras cubanas reformar6n el recla
mento de immigration impuesta en- |,
grande Antilla por los ysnkis en- 1898,
y 10 reformaran ests ciendo set1ala.
das ventsias para las familias inmi-
grantees que procedan de Ia Psnfnsula
y de Canarias.
La estadfstica de 1901, establecs
que el ndmero de espaf1cles residences
en- Cuba, es de 81. 900, ndmero redon.
do. Fl de los espsnolss de la Argen.
tina, lsS,7OO. El del Uruguay, Sc. 900.
FL de Mexico, 12,7OO. El de Chile,
$500. FL del Brasil, 5000. Ell do
Puerto Rico, t,10O. Eu America un
total de espsfioles 100000.
En- Europa hay 274,OOO. En- Afri.
Go $500. Y en- Asia 300