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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Disapueared at CHICAGO.

a diIgent search is being carried on
in Chicago 10 locate Roy Eldridge, the
sen OF T. F. Eldridge Of this Ct =. who
has disappeared there They boy was
reported missing last Wednesday but
as yet has not been found. The case
is q complete mystery The young
man has done nothing wrong and his
employers are among the most dillgent
searchers. He has no known enemies
and was Of a disposition adverse TO
making them. He was in perfect
health and happy in all his relations
Roy Eldridge is about &c years old and
was employed in the map department
Of the Firemen's Fund Insurance com
pany in Chicago. His home is in this
city bur ne has been employed in Chi
cago for some time past His relations
with his employers. Marshall & McEl-
hone. were of the best and a great
friendship existed between them and
their young employe. VINO was often
invited TO accompany them 10 lunch or
dinner. Last Wednesday noon. his
father. T. F. Eldridge. received a mes
sage from the firm notifying him that
his son had not come 10 work and
could not be found. They asked that
either he or his wife come 10 Chicago.
Owing to Mr.. Eldridge's i'll health, Mrs.
Eldridge went TO Chicago on the next
train and was later joined by Lee Ell
bridge The young mans brother. who
is special agent III Iowa for the Home
Insurance company of New York.
Since they have been in the city, they
have cooperated with the employers in
a desperate attempt 10 locate the miss
ing young man. All the hospitals and
morgues have been visited but 10 no
effect. The life guards on the lake
coast have been notified to look for his
body. but even this has been so far
futile. Absolutely no clue can be
found
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Weds at Il.

Justice Henry Ditzen was nearly
taken OF his feet yesterday when a
youthful looking couple appeared be
fore him and timidly expressed their
desire TO be married. The girl gave
her name as Vera Gaskay and her age
at IA years. or. as she stated, - years
on her next birthday The would-be
groom gave his name as Charles Hoop
ner and his age as - years but he
looked much younger and had all the
appearances OF himself being d mere
boy The girl was accompanied by
her father, Thomas Kaskay. and the
boy by his mother. as witnesses to the
marriage. The bride and groom and
their parents are residents of CITY
island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
kinderfest Sunday.

Next Sunday and Monday at Schuet
zen park will occur the annual kinder
fest of the Davenport Turner society
At s O'Clock the children will gather
az the Tuner hall and under the lead
ership OF George Dougherty. king. and
Miss Meta Hansen. queen, OF last
years fest. will parade the down town
streets and thence take cars for the
park. Bird shooting and pot breaking
exercises viii be held al the park until
6 O'Clock in the evening. after which
there will be dancing. Bowling will be
INDUCED in during the afternoon and
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Masons' Meeting.

A ceremonial session of Kaaba tenn
pie. Ancient Arabic Order of Noble
Mystic Shriners. convened last night
at the Masonic temple and was an i'm
portant gathering III Masonic circles.
large number Of visiting AasOns
were brought TO the city TO attend the
meeting. At the session a large class
of candidates. including members from
all parts of the state. as well as from
Illinois and other outside points. was
initiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Sermons on "The Home"

Beginning next Sunday evening, Rev.
w. NJ. Story, of the United Presbyter-
ian church, will deliver a series of ev-
ening sermons whose general subject
will be The Home. The topic of the
first sermon will be %Courtship and
Marriage" and the others will follow
the theme of making a happy home af-
ter having secured the wherewithal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

court, and arraigned and pleads not
guilty.
People of the state of Illinois VS..
Marie Ehlers. Burglary and larceny.
Defendant in court and arraigned and
pleads not guilty.
People of the state of Illinois VS..
Henry Ehlers. Burglary and larceny
Defendant I'm court and served with
copy of indictment and list of witness
ses and jurors. Arraigned, and pleads
not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Peoria Here to Play Ball.

The Peoria White Rocks. a semi
professional baseball club Of that city.
arrived in this city today 10 engage in
a game of baseball at Suburban park
with the Grand Isle team this after
noon Frank Dunno is shortstOp for
the nine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
A Disastrous Calamity.

1t is a disastrous calamity. when you
lose your health. because Indigestion
and constipation have Slapped it away.
Prompt relief can be had in DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They build up your
digestive organs. and cure headache,
dizziness. collie. constipation. etc. Guar.
anteed Gt Hartz e UlIemeyer's drug
store; % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
School Election,

F. Sible received 80 votes in the
school election held Saturday at East
Moline. TO fill a vacancy caused by the
resignation of one of the directors.
Five votes were cast for DR.. Judson
Long, although he was not a candidate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
GUY Mckinnie to Wed.

The wedding of Miss Constance Wells,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William l..
Wells. AIS Greenleaf street. Evanston
TO Guy Leonard McKinnie. 721 Sheri-
dan road. Evanston. will take place
June 6 in the evening at the home of
the brides parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Former Newspaner Man on Visit.

George Games, of Denver. Col, was
in the city Saturday and spent the day
with his friend, Myron Jordan. They
became well acquainted while they
were in business in Denver Mr..
Eames left at night for Aledo, where
he was formerly editor of the Aledo
Democrat He has prospered in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
RuN Meat Market.

c. F. Nelson and John P. Johnson
of Moline. have purchased Robert
Froeter's meat market at 1901 Sixth
avenue. Rock Island. and took posses
sion yesterday morning. Mr. Nelson
has been proprietor of the Star Tea
company in Moline for the past II
months, and Mr.. Johnson has been in
the retail business of tea throughout
the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
Obituary Record.

Yesterday morning a the home of
her daughter. Mrs. f. L. Cyphers. 2141
Bridge avenue. occurred the death OF
Mrs. Julia McNern The survivors are
one sister, Mrs. Mary Conway and one
daughter and one son. these being Mrs
+. J.. Cyphers and II. J. McNern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
MOLINE MENTION,
Cow Gives Birth to Twin Calves.

Walter Peterson, of Candies Grove,
is the owner of a bessie" that gave
birth 10 twin heifer calves. The calves
are we'll formed little animals and they
are both of Jersey stock. DR.. A. H.
Arp has made arrangements to secure
possession of both animals, and when
they are a little older viii have them
removed to his farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
COUNTY COURT.

Rock Island county court, Judge f.
Z. Parmenter presiding.
Probate Record.
Estate of Sarah Annie Kirkpatrick
Inventory filed and approved.
Estate of Ferdinand Davis. Sr. An
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night. itching piles.
Doan's Ointment cures quickly and
permanently AT any drug store 50
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

$50 FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD /
Harness.
This is very private.

ms Us very private
Being just little knocked" thought I would do
business the square for 80 days only. Now listen
Don't this forget it, for this is
proposition. have $1,000 cash for the express purpose
buying hand goods of every description. viii
allow living to undersel oVerbuy All
three cities will be promptly attended to.
Call, write telephone your order. When you go to
clean house, exchange store or sell on
commission, always always, think of what you
reading right now, for you certainly all you
get for your goods. Give a chance and will
vince you.
Goods for boarding roomlng houses right par
ties easy payments. Here few of my special
bargains for this spring;
express team, harness and wagon; q. q. cart and
harness; Fox and Williams typewriter; I National
register; iron Safes so BICYCLES; complete
Rdpath's History Of the World; 25 show cases; 16-
gauge doublebarreIed Ithaca shot gun, high grade;
Singer sewing machines; rs second hand Violins; so
cases. all guaranteed, for $3.50 sach $1,000 worth of
jenery bought at sacrifice Am in position to
sell for the wholesale price. Have 81 600
worth diamonds. Almost all Of these goods
redeemed sale. My store is the cheapest and
the fairest. II is the close buyer.
Open every evening until g.: 80. Saturdays and Wed
nesdays until 10 m.
Now them once more. want your household goods.
m (the SECONDHAND fend) a crack at them will
somebody pay you decent price. After years
o. experience have concluded to write q
secondhand business, just to you that { sell
more goods to the rich people any class.
the reason they getting richer. Find and
{ will please you
will pay $50 in cash to any person who will prove
that my prices not less on diamonds ie.seIry
hardware, musical instruments household goods pianos
any security than the prices any bro
ker in the three cities
also buy or money on notes, mortgages, or Sc
cUrities Of any kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

west. and has only good things TO say
for that part of the country He was
on his way from the Presbyterian as
sembly ar Winona Lake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30
License to Wed.

License to Wed.
Otto A. Erickson .......... Moline
SOfie Johnson ..............M Moline
Swan A. Olson .......... Cambridge
Esther NJ. Peterson $500. Cambridge
Earl Nyman ................M Moline
Anna Karoline Svensk $1,000. Moline
Thomas Mittelberger Rock Island
Sadie SOlenberger $500. Rock Island
Norman Gilman ........ Rock Island
Mamie Mcdowell ........ Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

of the kind that has been prosecuted in
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-30

proved. Administrator discharged and
estate closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
RUM0R OF SETTLEM ENT.
Talk Here of Outside Influence IN
Chicago Strike.

To his disappointment yesterday Levy Mayer
the attorney for the Chicago employers who came
here to confer with the officers of the express COM
panes regarding the Chicago strike. was unable TO
arrange conference with Senator Patt. He VIII
start for Chicago this afternoon without seeing
Mr. Platt He had conferences however with the
heads of other express companies.
From time to time there have been rumors that
the Civic Federation had been asked by disinter-
ested parties try to settle the strike. The fact
that President John Mitchell Of the United Mine
Workers in this city yesterday apparently gave
color to the rumors. he IS member of the Civic
Federation He in Chicago for ten days, look
ing the situation Mr.. Mitchell declined to
discuss the Chicago strike yesterday
Mr.. Mayer said he had neither seen nor heard
from the Civic Federation or its officers.
The local officers of the International Brother
hood Of Transfers were in the dark, as they have
been since Saturday, 10 when Walking Delegate
Barry OF the Chicago Express Drivers Union Will
be here. Rumors that the strike might be settled
by outside influence were renewed last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
BIG SUGAR INVESTMENT.
americans Inuesting $4,000, 900
-.
In Cuba.

Fully S15,0o0,0O0 of United States capital is 10 be
expended in the development and extension of
operations in sugar plantations in Cuba. The most
important new proposition is that of the Nipe Bay
company, concern which has the backing OF In
teress identical with those In control the United
States Fruit Company. Andrew W. Preston is
president.
The company has acquired about hundred
and thirty thousand acres of land bordering Nipe
Bay. on the north coast Of Cuba. which 1t Is
proposed to install one of the largest sugar cane
factories in the world The equipments about to
be contracted for will represent expenditure
not far short Of S2.OoOOO while before the compile
ton OF the undertaking IS 10000 will have been
spent. The factory will be set up complete TO
cOmmOdate all the machinery for the maximum
output, 5000 tons of daily.
The factory is TO be about two miles from Nipe
Bay. where wharveS will be built, so as to permit
the loading of the directly from the cars into
steamers holds without the use of lighters. Some
fifty miles of railroad will be laid through the cane
fields.
The Colonial Sugars Company. a s6.O0O,oOO un-
Poor and Stuyvesaut Fish are interested, has de-
cided to extend largely its operations in Cuba The
company the old Constancia plantations in the
south side of the island. twelve miles from the
seaport of Cienfuegos. The land is about sixty
thousand acres in extent. The Chaparra sugar
Company, which Is largely controlled by r. II.
Howell, Son & Co. the Wall-st. sugar firm, Is also
making preparations to add considerably to Its
grinding facilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
REPORT OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Review of Staples of Imports and Exports
Given with Statistics.

The fort5.-seventh annual report Of the Chamber
of Commerce which has just been Issued. is as
usual divided into two parts. the first containing
the proceedings Of the chamber for the year ended
April 30. 1905 and the second presenting trade re-
views ard statistical tables of trade and finance OF
the city State and nation The annual review dis
cusses the principal subjects which have engaged
the attention OF the chamber during the year, first
in the list coming Rapid Transit, and among other
topics being State and municipal taxation. inter
ma tional arbitration. the Interstate Commerce
Commission and State canals. In the review of
staples OF imports and exports statistics of in
as follows
The cotton crop of the United States for the year
bales weighing 5,141. Az SS8 pounds and for the
corresponding period in 1903 TO 10,T5S,326 bales,
in bales and S2s. 725 979 pounds in weight. The
ports TO foreign countries Of the crop of 1904
6Is4132 bales and in 1903 679s 572 bales The cot
ed to 4144s7S bales and in 1908 to 4151 091 bales.
The exports OF breadstuffs from the United States
$40 S7S in value and for the previous fiscal year
to 1921 24225 a falling of OF s72,l91 sO7. The ex-
ports from the port OF New-Yerk for the same
decrease Of SIS 2o7's57
The exports OF provisions from the United States
during the fiscal year 1901 amounted in value to
S76.027 $50; to this amount must be added beef
cattle sheep hogs, etc, the value OF 81 375S0i
making total OF 500 400 $50 The exports for the
The total value OF the foreign commerce of the
United States for the fiscal year ended June 80
1904. compared with the total value OF the previous
fiscal year, follows
Imports OF merchandise. 1891 ,0S7,3T1 imports Of
and foreign merchandise 81 400 S27.2T; exports and
reexports OF the precious metals. $3.50 9S2 SIS; total
foreign commerce. fiscal year of 1904 2IO9 6l.5l
total foreign commerce. fiscal year of 1903, $685.
347 2SS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
GRAND JURY PROBING STRIKE.
Investigating Charges of Bribery in Chicago
Little Rioting Reported.

Chicago. May 29-Renewed aggressiveness on the
part OF the employers whose teamsters are on
strike is expected on Wednesday. Taking ad-
vantage of the legal holiday which will come to-
morrow plans will be formed for extensively in
creasing the amount of deliveries to be made from
lumber yards. The downtown business houses
where strikes exist have 400 unemployed drivers.
These they cannot use account OF the inability
OF the police to furnish protection and on Wednes-
day these men will be sent TO the firms in the
lumber yards.
The lumber dealers had 200 teams in operation
to-day There was little disturbance. and none OF
the fights was sufficiently serious to call for the
interference Of many policemen. Nearly all the
hardwood lumber dealers are tied up, with the eX-
ception of firm. which continues TO do business
with union teamsters
The May Grand Jury to-day began an investiga-
ton into the strike directing its inquiry parucu-
larry to the alleged payment of money to union
leaders in an attempt to bring about settlement
of the difficulty. 1t also proposed to inquire
into the existence OF alleged blacklist against
the striking express wagon drivers.
Tho day failed to bring out any new evidence
and the jury adjourned until "Wednesday.
Students at the University Of Illinois have onered
70 the police force during their approach
ing vacation. and Chief Of Police ONeiH said he
would accept their services II needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
EVANGELISM INvADEs WALL STREET.
Sin Not to Get Rich if You Do So Honestly,
SAYS DR. Biting.

The financial quarter was invaded yesterday
by the advance agents Of the Evangelistic Com
mittee. Rallies were held at the noon hour in
front Of the Stock Exchange, in Broad st, and
On the steps of the Custom House, in Wall-st
The gatherings at both places were composed Of
clerks and messenger boys. The only well
known person of prominence noticed near the
meetings was ex Judge Alton B. Parker who
passed down Broad-st. as the Rev. Dr. Brad
ford Williams and his comrades on big four
horse truck were singing Throw Out the Life
Line"
The Rev James B. Ely, superintendent OF the
work conducted The services on the Custom
House steps The preachers with him 1, Mere me
same as those who spoke from DR.. NllllanS
truck-the Rev Dr.. Mottet, the Rev. DR., E D..
Bailey. the Rev DR.. Biting, the Rev: Dr. Nc
CulIogh the Rev. DR.. John Lewis Clark ana
the Rev DR.. c. /. GoOdeH.
Or Biting said it was a sin for man not
10 become rich If he was able 10 do so non
estly
Next Monday the evangelists say they are
going return TO the district IN auto wagons
containing a hundred clergymen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
TRADE IN CHICAGO.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Chicago May z9-Wheat was again weak to-
day and It was largely the result of the continued
receipt OF good crop news. B. w. Snow struck the
market a hard blow near the end by estimating
only points reduction IN condition OF winter wheat
since May l. and that still suggested a winter
wheat crop of 1852 10000 bushels. The visible
ply decreased $4,000 bushels. but there is still
left within 10000 bushels, much as last years
total at the corresponding time. At the close MAY
wheat down &c, July INC and September 1%c.
Corn strong in comparison with condi-
ton Saturday, and closed 1Ac higher or May
and %c higher for old July. Activity OF tha cash
demand overcame the effect OF the heaviness OF
the receipts. Sales 100000 bushels reported made
here Eastern consumers. Oats firm and
provisions only a shade easier.
Wheat opened lc decline for May and from
Ac 10 sc down for July Trade was much Ie-
duced the greater part of the forenoon. but at the
decline there were plenty OF buyers. Weather
still unsettled, with better prospects Cor to-
morrow. Foreign news and statistics were of a
somewhat bullish cast Receipts to-day were 10
cars. and IS more were transferred from private
houses May sold from s. OH down 10 CSC. closing
at s9e July closed at S7sc TO ss4c, after selling
high as $3.50, and as low SS14c to sSssc.
The market for corn opened hrmer and Ike high
for May, but July at the start was a shade
lower. Later May yielded some, and at the came
time July advanced. Business altogether was mod
crate. Receipts were l.l0S cars OF which $50 were
contract. and of the grade 1S4 Dol 900
bushels were transferred from private houses. The
estimate for tomorrow was 1,O1T cars The range
Of May from SOC TO 6l15c. closing at sic. July
closed at 4sssc. The highest was $3.50 and the
est 4Siso
Oats dull with only a light trade trans
acted and fluctuations were within a narrow range
The market held strong In spite OF heavy receipts
Wet weather gave the bulls great encoura cement
Receipts heavy. 3U cars being inspected In
OF which IS contract. Shipments we've
$4,000 bushels. The estimate for tomorrow was
20 cars. May closed at 511sc 31hc after selling
rs high as 31kc and low 3O&c. July closed
at the top. S1ec. The lowest was 3054c.
Provisions ruled extremely dull and steady. at a
fractional decline from the previous close The
opening was a shade easier the heavy run Of
hogs and decline in prices at the yards. but offer
ings were scarce holders are confident Of receiv
ing higher prices in the future. and buyers
had to pay whatever asked at once 10 MI
their orders A slight reaction from the low point
Of the day followed. July pork sold at 81 20; July
lard sold from 81 Z21s up to 81 3. and July ribs
sold from 81 Ia up to 20 Hog receipts were
5000 head and prices at the yards were &C to loc
lower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
DATE OF EXTRA SESSION.
WM Be after the Elections, Says
General GrOSUen0r.
TFnoM TIT: TRIBUNE puREAU.l


Washington May 29.-"The extra session Of
congress will not be called until after the State
elections. 1 believe the date will be November
10 instead of October 16." said Representative
GrosVenor of Ohio. after 4 chat with the Presi-
dent to-day.
what is to be gained by calling at all?
wen IL nothing else. the organization Of the
rouse can he perfected before the regular ses-
SION begins, and that is a good deal gained It
VIII clear the decks fcr action before December
J. and viii give us just that much more time 10
wrestlc with the important things just as soon
as the regular session conyenes. There are
good many new members TO come in and there
is always a good deal of confusion and delay
caused by the reforming of committees and the
preliminary work that has to be done The
scarcity Of Democrats will also complicate mat
ters Tor the Speaker in making his committee
assignments, but perhaps he will accept the
strenuous task with Christian fortitude."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
SUITS NOT TO CAUSE DELAY, HE SAYS.
R. E. Robinson Declares Work on Westches
ter Road VIII Begin Next Monday.

R. f. Robinson. of the New-York. Westchester and
Boston Railroad Company, yesterday denied that
work on the proposed road would be delayed by the
suit in equity begun by the Van Nest Land and
Improvement Company or by suits Of other cor
porations Speaking of the suits yesterday, Mr..
Robinson said:
We are entirely Indifferent 10 the property
suits that the Port Chester people have brought
against the New-York, Westchester and Boston.
There has never been railroad built in the United
States that mas been subjected to such attacks
Construction work will be started next Monday.
and the road win be nut in operation at early
date as possible Every property owner along the
line Of road Is interested in seeing construction
work started, and except in one or two instances,
where parties are interested IN the opposition
pany. every assistance is being extended TO the
Westchester company. The Astor estate brands as
a lie the statement that II proposes 10 bring an
action against the Westchester company.