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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
GENERAL is BUSY
Criminal Prosecutions Lead to Confer
ence at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 3.-AttOrney Gen
eral Moody returned here today. The
attorney general said he desired fur
ther conference with District Attorney
Beach regarding the cotton leak inves-
t!gation- There are several other mat
ters Of considerable importance 70
claim Moods attention while in Wash
ington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
SHOULD HAVE STAYED HOME
Chicago Man Shoots His Sweetheart
on Way from Theater.

Chicago. Aug. early this morning
William Demlow shot and fatally
wounded his sweetheart. Amelia Wal
der, and then killed himself. They had
been TO the theatre and quarTeled on
the way home DemloW became furl-
Gus over some remarks addressed 70
him by the woman. and shot her down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Southern End of State in
Fear of Yellow
Fever.
SPREAD CONTINUES
Governor Vardaman Denies
There is Danger of Clash
Between States.

notwithstanding the Increase in the
number of deaths and new cases and
the admitted spread of the disease the
past "A hours. the yellow fever situa
tion compared with yesterday is view
ed with some assurance. The ameliora
tion of conditions between the author.
tiles of Mississippi and Louisiana has
done much to improve the peaceful
feeling and the imbroglio is now a
closed incident.
Gov. Vardaman forwarded definite in
struCtiOns to the gulf coast for a bet
ter observance of instructions with,
however, a strict maintenance of the
original quarantine there, and the
gradual tightening of quarantine lines
everywhere
Quarantine in Illinois.
Cairo, Ill, Aug. 3.--The portion of
Illinois lying south Of the Baltimore
and Southwestern railroad. which ex-
tends from St. Louis TO Vincennes.
Ind, yesterday afternoon was declared
quarantined against all fever infected
points.
The quarantine was the result of a
conference held between DR.. J. A. Egan
secretary of the Illinois state board of
health. DR.. J. c. Sullivan. a member of
the board, and acting Mayor w. H.
Wood. Tonight a letter was addressed
TO the officials of the railroads entering
this city. notifying them of the fact.
inspectors for Trains.
DR. Egan has returned from Mem
phis, where he investigated the meth
,..1 go RI aeyafnCf
epidemic DR.. Egan has sent to Spring
field for four inspectors, and they Will
begin their work of inspecting all
trains and steamboats,. All trains will
be met at East Cairo and inspected be-
fore they cross the bridge An inspect
or will be placed at Thebes TO inspect
all trains crossing the bridge at that
point.
Says There Is No Trouble.
Cincinnati Aug. 3.-The Times-Star
has received the following from Gov.
Vardaman. of Mississippi, concerning
the clash between his state and Lou
isiana
The much talked of conflict be-
tween the states of mississippi and
Louisiana is. SO far as | know. without
III ldtl- II
guards of Mississippi have been guilty
of indiscretion. it has not been reported
to the officers in charge.
No Armed Conflict.
The intimation of an armed conflict
between Mississippi and Louisiana,
whose friendship has been so cordial,
is absolutely ridiculous 10 me. | shall
not permit quarantine guards or other
Mississippians to violate the rights of
Louisiana or her people. l am sure the
governor of Louisiana reciprocates this
sentiment"
Blanchard's Position.
Cincinnati. Aug 3-The Times-Star
has received the following from Gov.
Blanchard of Louisiana. regarding the
controversy between Louisiana and
Mississippi
MY position is that. while the COVER
nor of Mississippi may prevent Lou
isiana vessels from landing on Missis-l
sippi shores. he may not interfere with
Louisiana vessels navigating federal
waters"
COnceaIment Blamed.
New Orleans, Aug. 3.-Concealment|
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
STOCKHOLDERS LOSE
ALL IN TOPEKA BANK

Topeka, Aug 3.-Stockholders of the
First National bank will be assessed
the full amount of their holdings aug.
u, through instructions Of the control
Ter Of the currency al Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
GEN. CARNAHAN DIES
AT INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis, Aug. 3--Gen. James K
Carnahan, major general Of the Uni
form Rank, knights of Pythias, died
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
CREDITORS GET 7
MILLS ON DOLLAR
Little Tangible Property in the Estate
of Cassie 1. Chad
wick.

Cleveland. Aug. 3.-The creditors of
Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick will receive
total dividends of about seven mills on
the dollar when finally settled with, ac-
cording to Referee in Bankruptcy Rem
ingtOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
sodv in Milwaukee River.

Milwaukee, Aug. 3.-The body OF
August Waldschmidt, a retired drug
gist. OF Chicago. was found in the Mil
waukee river last night IL is thought
he accidentally fell from the boat on
which he came from Chicago and was
drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
WAS NO COACHING ACCIDENT
Denial of Report Of Serious Accident
in Yellowstone Park.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 3.-The Asso-
ciated Press last night received a mes
sage from Mammoth Hot Springs, WyO..
declaring there is absolutely no truth
in the current report of serious coach
ing accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
WEST is AROUSED
Insurance Men Meet at Chicago
and Plan War on Eastern
Companies.
CENTERS ON "BIG THREE"
Expect to Force Explanation of Scan.
dals Not Yet Uncovered to
the Public.

Chicago. Aug. "a western raid on
eastern life insurance companies was
framed up at meeting held yesterday
in the Great Northern hotel Represen-
tatives of seven states who have grown
impatient at the failure of the manag.
ers of the great concerns to cease their
reckless methods. attended the con
ference.
Big Three First.
They will begin their inquiry with
the big three" of the life insurance
firmament-the Mutual, the Equitable,
and the New York Life Other COM
panies which have been dra WI into the
insurance scandals also will be called
on to do much explaining. The Metro
politan. the Prudential, and the Penn
sylvania Mutual are mentioned in this
connection.
Begins Aug. 10.
Four of the commissioners at the
conference will begin their task Aug.
10, when they will assist at joint ex-
animation in connection with the New
York legislative board. The represen-
tatives of other states may enter the
later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Fix Convention Date.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 3.-The demo-
cratic state committee has fixed We'd
nesday. Sept 20, at Lincoln. as the time
and place for the state convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
TOUCHES SCANDAL
Opening Statement of Plaintiff in
Taggart Divorce
Case.
ARMY OFFICERS INVOLVED
Names of Several Mentioned in Con
nection With Charges Against
Defendant.

Wooster, Ohio. Aug. 3.-Scandals in
army life. with woman formerly
prominent in Chicago society as cen
trail figure, were disclosed here during
the first hearing of the Taggart divorce
case. Maj. Elmore F. Taggart of the
Sixth infantry. L. S. A. a well known
army officer and protege of the late
President Mckinley. is suing for legal
separation, and his wife-before her
marriage Miss Grace Viola Culver.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cul-
yer of Chicago-is replying with a SEN
sational cross bill. The two principals
have lived apart for more than one
year. and the custody of their two little
boys is the point at issue.
Sensational Statement.
The session opened with the state
ment of Maj. Taggart's attorney. Ed
ward S. Wortz. He claimed that Mrs.
Taggart was in reality the adopted
daughter of her alleged parents. and
that in the course of her married life
she had frequently been guilty of inf
deity.
The men named as correspondents
were William Taggart. cousin of her
husband; Clinton Spencer of Chicago.
Lieut.. Granville Fortesque. Col.
Charles w. Miner and Capt PoOre.
Mrs. Taggart was also alleged to be
addicted to the use of liquor and cigar
cites. Conspiracy was limited at in the
charge that Capt. Poore had brought
about Maj. Taggart's confinement in
nricnr oil
The Other Side.
Then Judge NJ. L. Smyser took up
the defense of Mrs. Taggart He de-
clared that evidence and dispositions
would be brought forward to show that
Mrs. Taggart's conduct was at all times
exemplary. and that Taggart had fire.
quently been guilty of cruelty toward
his wife. He closed by stating that
the husbands charges were the Vapor-
ings of a drink-crazed brain.
Several witnesses We're examined by
the prosecution They were ali resi-
dents of Orrville, Wayne county, Ohio.
Maj. Taggart's home. and their testi-
mOny was introduced to prove wrong
relations between Mrs. Taggart and
Taggart. Their statements.
however, contained nothing sensa-
-iOnal.
Wedding Was Brilliant.
Major and Mrs Taggart were mar
ried in Chicago. Dec. 80. 1890, the wed |
ding being one of the most brilliant
social events of the winter. The brides |
parents. both of whom are now dead. |
were very wealthy. and her personal in
come is estimated at $50 900 a year |
Two children were born from the |
union. Charles c.. aged II years and |
ElmOre F., aged years.
Husband Good Soldier.
Maj. Taggart was appointed to West |
Point by President Mckinley when a |
representing the 18th |
Ohio district. His military record is |
excellent. He served in the Philippines
Is major of volunteers, and during the |
asst two years has been quartermaster |
IN the transport Sherman, plying be-
ween San Francisco and Manila
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Now rs COZ. herrick.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug 3--Goy. Her
rick today came out fiatfoOted against
pool selling on Ohio race tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Chicann Yacht Mon.

Mackinaw Island. Mich. Aug. 3
The Chicago Yacht club Mackinac race
was won by the schooner Mistral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Leaves Copenhauen.

Copenhagen, Aug. 3.-The German
imperial yacht with Emperor William
on board. sailed today for Pomeranca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Denies There Was n Wreck.
May Race With Germany.

New York. Aug. 3.-Negotiations are
pending. it is announced. for interna-
tional yacht races between the United
States and Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
Widely Varying State
ments Concerning Tel
egraphers' Strike.
MEN ARE CONFIDENT
Companies Deny Serious TrOu-
BILE, but Refuse Perish
able Freight.

St Paul, Ang. 3.-Diminishing diff
.culies were reported today on both the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
railroads by officers of the railroads
The telegrapheTs. on the other hand,
declare the two roads are almost with
out operators. and that passenger
trains are delayed and freight traffic
paralized.
Embargo Partially Raised.
The Northern Pacific announced the
embargo on perishable freight has been
partially raised The Great Northern
announced it would take all shipments
at the owners risk" if the charges
were prepaid.
Refuse TerIshabIc Freight.
ST. Paul. Aug. 3.-The immediate ev-
idence of the losses the public must
suffer as a result of the telegrapheTS'
strike appears in the accumulation of
periShable freight at commission
houses here. Fruit, vegetables, eggs,
poultry. fish and perishable shipments
of all sorts destined for towns between
St. Paul and the state of Washington
are refused with few exceptions by
the Great Northern and Northern Pa
cific roads and by the express com
panies of both roads The Northern
Pacific refuses perishable freight in
any quantity regardless of destination.
some Return to Work.
Minot, Aug. 3.--During the past Is
hours there has been a big improve
ment in the telegraphers' strike on the
Minot division Of the Great Northern.
Twelve operators returned to work
Forty-eight per cent of the stations be.
tween here and Williston are in opera.
ton.
Denies There Was n Wreck.
ST. Paul. Aug. 3.-Reports of a COLI
sion on the Northern Pacific sent out
last night on account of the telegraph
ers' strike, on that system, are untrue,
according to General Manager Horn.
Horn denies there has been a tieup of
trains.
In a day or two" he said. I'VE won't
know there is a strike on our lines"
May Race With Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-03
FAIRBANKS is ILL
But Not Prevented From Speak
ing at Celebration at
Sault Ste. Marie.
RECURRENCE OF OLD TROUBLE
Closing Day of Exercises Marked BY
Addresses by Other Famous
Americans.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. Aug. 3
Commemoration exercises in the gov
eminent park adjoining the ship canal
made up the second days program of
the semi-centennial celebration. of the
opening of st. Mary's ship canal
Fairbanks speaks.
The exercises took the form of a
program of addresses the feature of
which was an address by Vice Presi-
dent c. W. Fairbanks. Other address
seS We're made by Senator Burrows of
Michigan, Gov. Warner, of Michigan,
and Hon. William Livingstone. presi-
dent of the Lake Carriers association.
Fairbanks Ill.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. "a Tribune
special from Sault. Ste. Marie. Mich,
says Vice President Fairbanks was
seized with an acute attack of indiges-
ton at the reception last night and had
to be assisted from the stand in the
park. He walked to the IroQuois hotel
and repaired TO his room Immediately
To all callers he sent woru he would
be unable to see anyone until morning.
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CATARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on pre- scriptions from reputable physi- clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufact- ured by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,, To- ledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in To- ledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
 Read the Daily and Weekly
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10

Manhattan shirt sale tomor- row at the Star.
 Earl Mcdonald and David Hare left Tuesday morning for Vann- dale on visit to the latter's mother. They doubtless pro- pose to make the life of quail a burden and their number less in Cross county.
 Passengers on one of the southbound Iron Mountain trains, Saturday, say that white man, just recovering from a case of smallpox, got on at Austin and was soon riding in a private coach. The outcast enjoys a few luxu- ries.
 The Magnet orchestra of New York, composed of Italians, blew in Tuesday and are registered at the Hazel, where a dance will be given by the young men of Newport Wednesday evening, for which this excellent band will furnish music.
 George Robinson, after lobby ing for John H. Keel in Little Rock for several days, returned Monday night. He brings the information that the Jackson county representative has been slated for chairman of the com- mittee on railroads.
 The name of the Singer Manu- featuring Company has been changed to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. The change was made the first of the year and the local office has been noti- fled. So says E. D. Loper, state agent, who spent Monday here.
 The Dora Thorne" company, which has been playing in this section and which Manager Do- herty may have booked, but he might as well cancel that date, has disbanded. Their troubles were not financial, so they say, but arising from sickness and the outlook being blue for holding the aggregation of stars together when every member felt his in dividual success was being ham, pered, led to the dissolution.
 Newport feels the loss of Dr. J. w. Coffman and wife after many years of their residence here. when ties of love and es- teem were allowed to grow strong After a course of treatment in a Philadelphia sanitarium, which we hope. may be beneficial to Mrs. Cofman's health, the doc tor will take his wife to Black Rock, their future home. Dr.. Coffman has considerable prop erty interests in the Black river town.
 Col. V. Y. Cook came, over from his Oil Trough home Mon- day and spent Tuesday here be- fore leaving for Louisville, Ky., where he meets with the other members of the national eXecu- tive board of the ex-Confederate veterans to decide upon the date and make other arrangements for the annual reunion, which is to be held this year in Louisville. Col. Cook favors an early date, some time during the month of April, but what the majority will agree upon he had no idea.
 Manhattan shirt sale tomor- row at the Star.
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10
e~N%N~NNAN%%%%%%%S { HERE AND THERE. : ! NS

HERE AND lF1ERE. IANNNNN~NNNANN%%%S :
 Trainmaster Stallcup is re- ported better.
 Manhattan shirt sale tomor- row at the Star.
 Jno. w. Ferrill was registered at the Hazel Monday.
 $t dress goods at Wolff Goldman Mere. Go. for 5Sc.
 M. H. Patterson of Augusta came up Monday night on busi- ness.
 Wo1ff-G Goldman Clearing Sale, which is now going on, is a stunner. 15btf
 The Joe Wheeler was expected in Tuesday from a trip to the mouth of White river.
 Overcoats and clothing mast go, so hurry. Wolff Goldman Mere. Go. 13btf
 Frank Dunn, George Yelver- ton and T. J. Graham represent .7ed Tuckerman here Tuesday.
 Just think, $3 shoes dur- ing our Clearing Sale $1.98. Wolff Goldman Mere. Go.
 Clark Talley of Batesville, now travelling for Little Rock hard ware house, spent Tuesday here.
 Nathan Graham of the firm of Graham Bros., was a business visitor from Tuckerman Tuesday.
 Services every evening this week at 7::15 o'clock at the Presbyterian church by Rev. R. B. Willis.
 Mrs. Louis Lorch visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Holston, in Searcy recently. Searcy Citizen.
 Misses Ethel Johnson, Willie and Dulcie Moore were passen- gers to Batesville, their home, Tuesday morning.
 Wanted A position as amanu- ensis, or both office boy and aman- uensis. Gan furnish best of ref erences. E. l.. Welch, Newport, Ark. 18d6t
 c. s. Choinski, the popular Western Tie & Timber Company representative in North Arkan- sas, was here Tuesday on busi- ness.
 Mrs. John w. Wallace will en- certain the members of the Round Dozen club Wednesday afternoon, their regular meet ing day.
 Wood 6 Ward, together with their company of comedians, ar rived Tuesday afternoon over the Choctaw to fill their engagement here tonight.
 Miss Beulah Wilson, who as- sisted the clerical force at Heinemann's during the holiday season, has returned to her home at Black Rock.
 Chas. Pfeiffer of Batesville, the uuarryman, and Judge McCaleb, capitol commissioner, were regis tered at the Hazel Monday night returning home.
 A. J. Pettey left Monday after noon for Fair View, expecting to reach home Tuesday afternoon with the remains of the late Thomas J. Sconyers.
 Rev. J. F. Jernigan, the new
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10

Trainmaster Stallcup is ,re- ported better.
 Manhattan shirt sale tomor- row at the Star.
 Jno. w. Ferrill was registered at the Hazel Monday.
Newport daily independent., 1905-01-10

noon for Fair View, expecting to reach home Tuesday afternoon with the remains of the late Thomas J. Sconyers.
 Rev. J. F. Jernigan, the new presiding elder of the Batesville district, was a visitor among the Methodist denomination Monday, on his official rounds.
 Sheriff H. s. Simmons went to Tupelo Tuesday to serve attach ment papers of the American Grocer Company against the Tu- pelo Mercantile Company.
 M. D. Campbell of Tupelo and Dr. G. D. Clements of Auvergne were here Tuesday to attend the annual stockholders meeting of the Arkansas Bank & Trust Com pany.
 Wanted Hickory logs and poles delivered f. o. b. tracks Choctaw Railway. Write for prices and particulars.
 JAMES COLBERT & Co.,,
 92btf Tupelo, Ark.
 E. c. Waterman, the versatile editor of our most esteemed con temporary, left Tuesday noon for Little Rock, where he will min- gle with other pencil pushers of the Arkansas Press Association.
 Manhattan shirt sale tomor- row at th9 Star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-06
JIM BLEDSOE'S SON.

Denver.-H. P. Bledsoe, son of Jim Bled-
soc, whose life suggested the poem Jim
Bludsoe of the Prairie Bell to John Hay,
is living in Denver.
ALTHOUGH John Hays poem is not ex-
actly taken from my fathers life," said
Mr.. Bledsoe. 1T was undoubtedly sug-
gested by it. My father lived nearly all
of his years in Warsaw, ILL.,, and was a
femous character among the river men.
1t was his knowledge of my fathers life
and character that suggested the poem
Jim Bludso' to Mr.. Hay. so have always
been told.
MY father died ust three months ago.
and up to the time of his death he al
ways kept up his old friendship for John
Hay and his father. Back east we always
were known as the Bludsoes. although
our name is spelled entirely different. But
I was so young that I cannot remember
much about the time when the poem
was written. My father lived in Warsaw
from 1888 to 1886. and celebrated his golden
wedding there. He led hard life on the
river and l guess what John Hay sai1 Is
pretty near true
Bledsoe Is proprietor of the Atlas bar
at 100 Blake street, and Ii well known In
Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-06
Cotton in Alabama.

The New Orleans Times-Democrat
gathered in on July l reports from all
parts of Alabama. While 1t says that
in the cotton belt as a whole perfect
meteorological conditions and late
frost will be needed to avert disaster"
yet it comedies that the crop In Ala
bama stood better at the end of June
than it did at the end of May.
Athens says the crop shows won
derful improvement. The crop is i'm
proved 10 per cent, says Union Springs.
The Mobile correspondent puts the i'm
provement at per cent, especially in
the Black Belt. Cotton at Greenville
is fruiting well. Dadeville reports a
decided improvement. Selma says the
crop is 10 per cent better than it was
month ago, and Tuscaloosa reports
an Improvement of 25 per cent.
The Times-Democrat prints three or
four reports that present discouraging
conditions, consisting chiefly of rain
falls and lack of labor, but it is plain
the state crop as a whole is in promis-
ing condition. The Black Belt is espe-
cially promising. Alabama did not get
the excessive rains of Texas or even
of the Delta country, nor has it suf-
fered from a want of moisture, as have
the South Atlantic states. We lie be-
tween the wet and the dry states, and
our supply of moisture has been about
what we needed
The crop as a whole is not promis-
ing, but the Alabama crop looked well
at the end of June. The two crucial
months are, however, at hand, and
upon the weather conditions of those
months the crop, even in Alabama, de-
ponds. But even the Department of
Agriculture put the June condition of
the Alabama crop at 83, or IL points
higher than the crops of either Texas
or Mississippi, and it must be assumed
therefore that the Alabama crop stands
today exceptionally well.