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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
MUST TAKE PHONES
OUT OF THEIR HOMES

Flora. Ind. June 1.-THE national
conference of Old German Baptist
Brethren at its session here decided
that members should not permit the
use of the telephone in their homes
and many members now using the tele-
phone should have il removed from
the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
SEVEN SHIPS ARE SUNK
Forts Defending Washington Hold
Own Against Fleet.

Fort Hunt, Va. June Several
ships of 'the enemy" wer' INK" yes
terday and last night in Virginia coast
waters in their attack upon the forts
defending Washington. The success
of the forts part in the war game was
due largely to the efficiency of the
sixty inch searchlights. The forts
were not damaged" by the return
FIRE of the warships
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
OUSTED IN TRIBE TAX WAR
Hitchcock Dismisses Acting Agent
Who Refused to Enforce Law.

Washington, June H.-SecTetary
Hitchcock has dismissed from the pub
lie service Chief Clerk Wisdom of the
Muskogee Indian agency on the
charge that while acting as agent he
refused to obey the instructions of In
dian Inspector Wright in the matter of
the enforcement of the Creek tribal
tax law Mr.. Wisdom made the defense
that as acting agent he was not under
the same requirements as a regular
agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
A BATTLE
Germans in China Believe Japan
Desires to Strike An
other Blow.
EASIER TO MAKE TERMS
Oyama Closing in Takes New Posi-
tions-Lone Russian Cruiser
Seen.

Pekin, June 14.-In German and 9th
er circles here the prospects of peace
between Japan and Russia are consid-
cred remote. II is supposed Japan in
tends to iniict a final and crushing
blow upon the Russian army in Man
churia before considering any propo-
sition for peace.
Japs Push Ahead.
Gunshu Pass. June 1.-THE Japan
ese have forced the advance posts Of
the Russian left beyond KaOche river
and are occupying the heights north Of
the river A heavy force seems to be
behind this movement. Oyama is
ready for a general offensive move.
says VIIIaEeS Are Taken.
st. Petersburg. June 14.-In a dis
patch 10 the emperor Gen. Linevitch
says the Russians after the fight Of
June IL occupied the villages of Sy-
fongtOy. ChilipOu and Chakhedzi.
No Place tO stop.
Saigon, June 1.-THE Russian aux
iliary cruiser Kuban anchored on Cape
ST. James, near here, this morning.
The governor ordered her to depart
Immediately and dispatched a French
warship TO enforce neutrality.
Hospital ship Released.
Nagasaki. June 1.-THE Russian
hospital ship KOstromo which was cap
tured during the battle Of the sea Of
Japan, was released today and sailed
for Shanghai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
CAN FIND NO CROP
REPORT LEAKAGE
Secretary Wilson Tells Cabinet He
Has No Evidence of Wrong
doing.

Washington, June 14.-Secretary Viii
son informed the cabinet at the usual
Tuesday session yesterday that al
though he had made a strict and i'm
partial investigation into the charges
of leakage of advance information con-
cerning crop reports he had been un-
able TO find any evidence sustaining
them. The investigation is by no
means concluded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Japanese Will Insist on
Negotiating Near
Home.
WITTE IS GLOOMY
Report Peace Plans Are Threat
ened With Snag De-
MED.

Toxic, June "A report of the Jap
anese minister at Washington telling
OF his interviews with President
Roosevelt and announcing the propos-
al that peace plenipotentiaries of Rus
STA and Japan meet in Paris and the
appointment of NJ. Nelidoff. Russian
ambassador 10 France is the Russian
chief plenipotentiary, was received to-
day.
VIII Refuse Meet at Paris.
Japan will refuse TO have the meet
ing take place in Paris because il is
the capital of Russias ally and also on
account of the great distance from
Japan and the delay involved Ii is
expected Japan will propose that the
plenipotentiaries meet at some point
close TO the theater of war The Jap
anese plenipotentiary has not yet been
selected.
Reply Awaited.
Washington. June 14.-Russia' for
NAL response TO Roosevelt's appeal
was communicated to the Japanese
government and a reply is hourly ex-
pected.
No Fear of Hitch.
Although there is no suggestion of
a serious hitch in negotiations made at
this moment, doubt is expressed in i'm
portant quarters whether the Russian
response is satisfactory TO Japan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Swedish MOrkingmen in
Sympathy With
Norway.
PRESSURE ON RIKSDAG
Letter From King Oscar Con-
tains IntimatiOn of Favor
able Action.

Stockholm, June 1.-THE attitude
of the laboring classes is likely TO
prove a potent factor i'll overcoming
any possible disposition on the part
of the section of the riksdag to suggest
the adoption of coercive measures to-
wards Norway and in influencing the
chamber in favor of accepting the dis
solution of the union of Norway and
sweden
Talk Of Strike.
Swedish labor unions are daily tele-
graphing to Norwegian unions saying
they will refuse TO take up arms and
the social democratic party has issued
proclamation to the working classes
stating il is the firm decision of the
workingman not TO respond To call tn
arms. Ii asserts they intend to go out
on strike over the whole country if the
riksdag should make such a call.
Christiania. June liking Oscars
long letter to the president of the Nor
wegian Storthing. NJ. Berner. defining
his position. as cabled To the Associat-
ed Press. was yesterday read in the
Storthing which was crowded at its
opening this morning. after the Whit
suntide recess. The document was re-
ferTed to the special committee. with
out comment and the StOrthing ad-
jOurned to await the committees re
port. There was no demonstration
whatever.
Reply VIII be short.
The Associated Press understands a
short reply will be sent re-affirming
the constitutional rights of the Storth-
ing. The government OF Norway and
members of the Storthing welcomed
the message, seeing in the last para
graph an indication that the king and
riksdag will probably confirm the dis
solution of the union after a re-aftirm-
alton of the contention that the union
could not be dissolved without the con
sent of Sweden and King Oscar.
Did Not OverHtep.
Stockholm. Sweden. June liking
Oscar in a long and vigorously worded
letter TO the president of the Norweg-
ian storthing. NJ. Berner declares that
the accession of the oath of Norway's
king makes it the kings duty not Ia
pass over in silence the pronounce
ment of the Norwegian council of
state on the occasion of his maiesty's
veto of the consular bill. The king
maintains that he did not overstep his
perogatives under the constitution and
says that consideration for the union
imposes on the king the duty of ex-
ercising his constitutional rights.
NOrweEIans Here Active.
Washington, June 14.-Norwegian
residents OF the United States have APP
pealed to the president formally TO rec
ognize the new government of their
country. Senator DOlliver called on
the president today and presented to-
him a memorial adopted by delegates
to the Norwegian musical festival re-
Gently held at Fort Dodge. la, urging
him to recognize diplomatic and con
sular officers appointed by Norway.
Need Not settle 10 Now.
IL the president should assent To
this request II would mean the recogni-
tion OF the new government by the
United States. II may be several
weeks before a determination of the
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Arlzona LawYer > suleide.

Tucson. Ariz.. June l4.-Thomas Sat
terwhits. a former attorney general Of
Arizona. committed suicide in his Of
fee yesterday by shooting. He had
been suffering with nervous prostra-
ton. and lost money in mining opera
tions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Is AGROUND WITH
RESERVES ABOARD
All Efforts to Float Monitor Puritan in
Potomac Unsuccessful for
Two Days.

Washington. June 1.-THE monitor
Puritan is reported to the navy depart
ment to be hard aground of point
Lookout in the Potomac. She has on
board the Naval Reserves of the Dis
trict of Columbia. All efforts for two
days to float the ship so far have prov
en- unsuccessful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
JAMES PARR is DEFEATED
Worlds Light Heavyweight Cham
pionship Won by Cuban.

Cleveland, June 14.-Clarence Boul-
din, THE Cuban" won the worlds
light heavyweight wrestling champion
ship here last night, by defeating
James Parr. of Buffalo, THE English
man." in two well contested pin falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
ALL DANGER FROM
FLOOD HAS PASSED

Hannibal, Mo. June 14.-All danger
from the flood is past. and the Missis-
sippi river is falling The levees have
held. but damage resulting from the
inundation Of loWlands through levee
assures has been heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
OVERCAPITALIzED.
Is Charge Made at Springfield
Rate Hearing Regard
ing Railroads.
AUDITOR OFFERS EVIDENCE
Denied That Reduction of 25 Per Cent
Was Offered in State in
1902.

Springfield, Ill, June 1.-THE Illi-
nOis shippers who are contesting for
lower freight rates before the railroad
and warehouse commission, yesterday
afternoon rested their case and the
railroads began Offering evidence this
morning
Has More Evidence.
Additional evidence to show over
capitalization of Illinois roads was in
troduced through Capt. Eubanks, chief
clerk in the office of the auditors Of
fee. 1t was shown that returns made
by railroads To the state board of equal
ization and railroad commission were
inconsistent. A tilt took place between
William Brown of the railroads and
Gen. Hamblin, when the former brought
up the matter Of the report circulated
that the railroads had offered a 25 per
cent reduction.
Not Offered in 1902.
General Freight Agent Handblen, of
the Burlington. testified that he was a
member of the committee and that a
20 per cent reduction was not offered
the shippers in 1902
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Vandearift Elected Captain.

Urbana, ILL.,, June I4.-Carl Vande-
grift OF Cantrill has been elected cap
tain of the Illinois baseball team for
1906. Taylor and Brooks were oppos-
ing candidates. Vandegrift played
third base and made an excellent rec
ord this season. He led the batters
most of the time. Rothgeb will be the
only player missing next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
TAKE A BAD GANG
Postoffice inspectors Run Three
Forgers Down After a
Long Chase.
CHANGED MONEY ORDERS
Work So cleVerIy Done 1t DeceiVes
Banks - Smoothest in the
Business.

Pittsburg. Pa. June 14.-Postoffice
inspectors last night arrested John NJ
Reed. John Whitney and James Stew
art. of New York City. The charge
against the men is altering. raising
and forging United States postal mon
ey orders. The officials say that the
prisoners have operated in every part
of the United States and that the de
partment has been trying to run them
down for over year.
Most Dangerous of Kind.
They are said to be the smoothest
and most dangerous of the their kind
in the country. Their method has
been TO secure a money order for 25
cents. and with the aid of chemicals
raise it to $75 or $100. Then taking
the raised order 10 a merchant would
purchase some article and get the
change The work on the orders was
so cleverly done that many of them
were put through local banks without
detection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
INSANE WOMAN
KILLS FAMILY
AND SUICIDES

Tucumcari, y. NJ. June IA Mrs.
George Campbell. wife of ranchman.
while insane today, with a rife chased
her husband from home She then
killed her five children and ended her
own life by shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Postoffice AGENT Indicted.

St. Louis. June 1.-THE federal
grand jury has indicted Charles l..
Blanton. special agent TO select post
office sites. and his brotheT-in-law for
bribery. Charges of illegal work in
selecting sites in Missouri and ATkan-
sas are made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Youno corbett Wins.

Butte. Mont. June 14.-YOung Cor
bett knocked out Maurice Thompson
in the 10th round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Eoresters in Session.

Springfield. H.. June 1.-THE state
convention OF the Catholic Order of
Foresters is in session here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-14
Gen, Baird Dead.

Washington, June 14.-Gen. Absa-
lom Baird, U. s. A, retired, died today
near Relay, Nd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14

An instance of this character
was related today by Mr.. G A.
Tdy lor, living at 1920 Finrey
Ave, who has been i'll for sew
eral years. Mr.. Taylor said
Il have been suffering from a
severe nervous disorder brought
Cd by Stomach Trouble. l was
unable to sleep, and not being
able to secure natural rest Or
the proper uourishment from
my food, my general condition
became so run down that l was
almost a confirmed invalid. |
had tried physicians and vari-
Gus remedies without relief. and
was growing weaker every day.
Two weeks ago l wrote to Mr.
Cooper aud described my condi.
ton. The remedies he told me
to use gave immediate relief.
My nervous trouble disappear
ed, and l can eat heartily. My
food digests. sleep as well as
ever, and l am gaining rapidly
in strength and flesh"
Mr. Jas Groves, living at 625
South Broadway, said: Il have
been suffering with Rheumatism
and Stomach Trouble for 35
years. and have been treated by
some of the hest physicians in
this city without any benefit.
Il heard so much about the
cures this man Cooper was eff.
fecting that ] wrote him a full
description of my case. securing
the medicine he advised me to
take, l began the treatment, In
tive days 1 felt like a different
man, l can now eat anything
without it distressing me My
bowels are regular and every
trace of my Rheumatism has
disappeared. During the recent
bad weather 1 did not have a
single rheumatic pain, greatly
to my surprise. My head feels
clear and am feeling better in
every way.
Il naturally feel very CRATE
full to Mr.. Cooper. 1 wanted to
pay him for what he had done
for me, but he refused to accept
anything-just SAID, My one
pleasure in life is to relieve dis,
tress. If you know of any suf.
fering friends, tell them to
write to me, care Wolf Wilson's
Drug Store, and the pleasure I
will receive from relieving hem
of their affection will be all l
ask"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14

DIR, Fonz Montgomery, stu
dent at Veterinary college,
Katsas City, came in Monday
for the holidays. He was one
week ahead of time, because
rabies developed in one of the
professors, who went to Chica-
go to take the Pastuer treat
ment,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14

Dan Patchen can pace a mile
in 1855. The Arkansas hog
can trot in 2:l4, but John Smith
has them all skinned. He ran
seven miles at the rlte of 1:01
fat to get to Node Green's
office to get some of that good
cheap money that he is loauiug
on farms, on such good terms.
After Mr.. Smith got out with
the boys he told them that Mr..
Green also made a speciality of
Real Estate, Fire, Life and Ac'
dent Insurance. See him.
Office over Yowelps harness
shop.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
Coin Some.

Up to date this fall and win
ter the popular and successful
auctioneer, Col. W. T. Youell
has cried forty-two public sales
and things under the hammer
when welded by him fetch
more than they would at pri-
vate safe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
Brutal Russia.

Dec. 4, at Kieff, Russia,
1900 Jewish students were bru-
tally murdered. That news
item alone, ought to forever
hush the fear of the yellow race
gaming the control of the
Christian people. A Maylay
pirate is no worse than an av-
erage Russian in power.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
Something New.

Wilson & Son. the ever up-to
date undertakers, have secure d
Bumgardner lowering devic e
that is a gem. 1t is a straigh t
piece of mechanism that lowers
a body and casket into the
grave uoiselessly, perfectly f,
safely. 1t Is great boone to
pail bearers, especially when
the body and the casket are
heavy. The gentlemen are to
be congratulated for securing
one of them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
Remarkable Demonstration Given by St
Louis Strange Philanthropist Before
Immense Throng.
Removes In Parasite from System Of Wel-Known
Woman With Few Doses Of Peculiar Medicine
Refuses Pay for Services


ial-Excitement over the mar
velous cures OF the Great Coop
er continue undated.
One of the largest crowds
that has vet called upon the
noted philanthropist visited
him yesterday, and remarka-
bic demonstration Of his power
was given before the entire au-
dience. Selecting an elderly
gentleman, whom he noticed
carrying N ear trumpet.
Cooper mJtioned for him to
come forward. He poured a
few drops of a peculiar liquid
into the mans ears, and then
rubbed roem softly for a mo-
ment. Stepping quickly back.
ward To distance of sixty feet,
he asked u an ordinary CONVEX
sational one, Can you hear
me?' A !ook of surprise and
6eligh: spread over the mans
face, as he answered, Yes, l
hear on perfectly"
The gentleman was Mr.. VIM.
H. Shearer, living at 2517
South 18th street, and is wide.
ly known in thus city. Mr..
Shearer stated that he had been
deaf for 25 years. He said: II
called at Wolf Wilson's to see
what Mr.. Cooper could do for
my hearing. was askel if l
cared to nave a demonstration.
IrepIied in the affirmative. In
a few moments l could hear
plainly every question that was
asked me. l did not believe it
was possible for any remedies
to have >uch immediate effect.
My hearing is so much i'm
proved already that l have
every confidence in its being
entirely restored, and shall
continue to use the remedies
Mr. Cooper told me to use."
Many of those who called
had come to thank Mr.. Cooper
tor what he had done for them,
they liza wing previously written
him s. statement of their condl-
ton nd having followed his
Instructions, had returned to
tell han OF their cures.
A lady by the name of Mrs.
W. B Emmer exhibited a glass
jar containing a parasite SO
feet long which she claimed
had passed from her system
after taking a few doses of
Cooper 5 medicine. The para.
site VS. alive and squirming,
IA A.ls. Gunner was anxious to
Lnow what it was.
When Cooper informed her
that the cause of her i'll ,health
had been removed, she was
greatly relieved, and was pro.
fuse in her THANKS to the phi.
lanthropist,
Thousands of people We've d
the parasite, and surprised that
such thing could exist in. the
h.man system.
Mrs. Emmer is well known in
this city, living at 1909 lDillor
street.
In speaking of her experience
she said: Il have been in poor
health for four years. was
in a general rundown condition
l attributed this to Stomach
Trouble, as l had a very irregu
lar appetite with a bloating
sensation after eating. l felt
tired all the time. Even in the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14


my eyes, and after the least ex
ertion l was completely ex
hausted. 1t was an effort for m,
to attend to my household du
ties. aud even my mind seem ed
dull and sluggish My memory
was poor, and if l stood on my
feet for any length of time
would have a dull pain in the
lower part of my back. and: if
went up stairs quickly my heart
would beat very rapidly.
tried every thing l could hear
of without receiving any bene.
fit; in fact, l grew worse and
was losing hope OF ever being
cured.
Il heard so much about this
man Cooper that I decided to
write him about my case. He
told me what remediesrto take
and l began their use. l had
only taken a few doses when
this immense tape worm passed
from my system. Now l know
what has caused me all these
years of suffering, and I am sure
i shall soon be entirely we'll, as
l am feeling a great deal better
already. 1 am deeply thankful
to Mr.. Cooper for my remara BILE
cure"
A story with touch of
pathos was related by a gentle.
man couversant with the facts
that illustrates the kindly
nature of the philanthropist.
aud explains to great degree
his wonderful hold upon the
people.
A delicate woman whose face
pore traces Of care and suffer.
ing, whose frail body was dis
torted by the ravages OF disease
called az Wolf Wilson's Drug
Store and asked for the Great
Cooper, but he was out and the
little woman turned away, re-
signedly, hut sadly disappointed.
To her it was another stroke
misfortune, and she turned her
weary steps toward the little
home, where a sick husbau d
was awaiting her return. But
her disappointment was of a
short duration, for Cooper was
just then coming up the street
Noting the careworn look and
battling step. he came quickly
forward and assisted her care
fully over the crossing, BY a
few kindly, we'll directed ques
lions, he learned that she had
been to call upon the Great
Cooper to secure medicine for
the sick husband, who had been
i'll for a long time, unable to
provide even the barest necessi,
ties for his little family.
The poor woman was greatly
astonished when she found tina
she was talking to the "Grea
Cooper, as she termed him
He assisted her back to tn,
drug store, supplied her no
only with the required medi
cines, but also with a generou
handful of silver, and sent he,
home with a light heart AM
smiles shining through tears
That night a big basket of gro
cerles was left at the littl,
home, and it was not hard t,
guess who the donor was.
Another feature of Coopert
visit to this city, and one tina
has attracted a great deal O
attention. is the many cures O
Rheumatism. Stomach trouhI
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PROPOSALS.

US ENGINEER OFFICE, WASHINGTON BAR
racks, D. c., March Il, 1905.-Sealed proposals viii
be received here until noon, March -, 1905, for
Wooden Window Frames. Glazed Sash and Interior
Window Trim for building for Army War College.
Information furnished application. JOHN
STEPHEN SEWELL. Capt. Engrs.
mhl5. Is. II. 1S2I&2S
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS WASHING
ton March "A. I905.-Sealed proposals viii be re.
ceived at this office until u O'Clock m. March 25,
1905 for constructing eightroom school building
in the sixth division, lots to H. incl, block 20.
Rosedae and Isherwood, corner Benning road and
18th street northeast. Forms specifications and
necessary information may be obtained at this of
fee. HENRY II. I. MACFARLAND, HENRY l..
WEST, JOHN BIDDLE. Commissioners d. G.
mhl4-6t
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WANTED-APARTMENTS.

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April IL or May L; not $27. 80: state loca-
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OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR DISTRICT OF
Columbia. Washington March 49, 19O5.-Notice is
hereby given that on the 3lst day of March. 1906
will expire all licenses issued by the Of
the District of Columbia TO bucksters or produce
dealers large. peddlers, etc. Said licenses must
be promptly renewed by all persons desiring to
continue these branches Of business after that
date. H. II. DARNE1LLE, Assessor, d. G.
mhi4-6t
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE OF LOTS on HOT
Springs Reseryation.-Hot Springs, Arkansas
March II, 1905.-Pursuant TO instructions from
the Secretary Of the Interior, notice is hereby
given that the sale Of government lots on Hot
Springs Reservation, at Hot Springs Arkansas
advertised to take place March 2l 1905 is in.
definitely postponed. HARRY II. MEYERS Regis
ter; JOHN +. BUSH, Receiver. Approved: X. A.
HITCHCoCk, Secretary mhf35t
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