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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
MANY ARE SEEING
EXHIBIT OF ART
Teachers, Pupils and Visitors Inspect
Work of Various Grades and
Schools.

Nearly all of the teachers and pupils
in the city schools. and several hun
dred outsiders have visited the man
ual training and industrial art exhibit
on the first floor of the high school
building. The exhibit will be open this
evening from 7:3O to 9 O'Clock. and all
day Saturday. This is the first general
exhibit of the work in this department
of the school course. and as the sub
ject is comparatively new, the parents
and general public is taking quite an
interest in the exhibition.
Two rooms of the high school are
filled with the specimens of the work.
gathered from all grades of the city
schools. The industrial art exhibition
consists of several hundred specimens
of card board construction, mechanical
drawings in elementary work, and col
ored sketches. Samples of weaving,
such as is taught in the industrial art
course, are also on exhibition. This
branch of the work comes under the
direction of Miss Abbie Dean, super
visor of drawing in the schools.
In the four upper grades of the
grammar schools, and in the high
school tire work is manual training and
mechanical drawing of the more ad-
vanced class. Specimens of this work
are exhibited from the elementary
card board construction up through
the various stages of work, to the full
sized canoe which was built by the
senior pupils in the high school.
Around the rooms are hung the me-
chanical drawing plates from the ele-
mentary geometrical designs, to the
elaborate machine designs worked out
by the advanced class of the high
school. Every piece of work construct
ed in the high school work shop, un-
der direction of J. c. Miller. is made
from accurate drawings of the stud
ents The mechanical drawing work
is made the fundamental for the con
struction work of the woodshOp. The
pupils make jardinier stands. cup
boards, music racks, stools, tables. and
other small useful articles for the
home Many of these are exhibited at
the school. The canoe is the largest
and most elaborate piece of work
which has been constructed in the
school work. 1t was made during the
students spare time. and at his own
expense.
The idea of the supervisor of man
ual training c. w. Kent, and the other
authorities in arranging the exhibit
was TO give the citizens an opportunity
to learn the scope of the work of the
course. and 10 give the pupils and
teachers an opportunity to compare
the work in their grade with work in
the same grade of other buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
ARRANGE FOR HICKORY
GROVE CAMP MEETING
Swedish Methodists Will Hold Ses
sons in the Woods August
1926.

April 1926 was fixed as the date of
the camp meeting at Hickory Grove
this year by the Swedish MethOdists at
a meeting at Galva Tuesday. Presid-
ing Elder A n. Sorlin, of Galva. was
appointed to have charge of the meet
ings with Rev. Martin Hess. of Bishop
Hill. and Rev. A. G. Peterson, of Galva
his assistants a building committee
was named TO have charge of the erec
ton Of a tabernacle which will be
ready for the meetings.
The music of the meeting will be un
der the direction of Rev. +. NJ. Alvin
of Rock Island and Andrew Salin OF
Kewanee. The Epworth league meet
ings will be in charge of Rev. =. Miller
of Moline and Rev. a. J. Stranded OF
New Windsor
It was recommended at the meeting
that as many as possible erect cottages
or tents at the meeting grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
PAYNE HEADS OLD 18Th
Rock Island Man Honored at Reunion
Held at Dixon.

Hon William Payne of this city,
was elected president of the 18th regt-
ment at the reunion held in Dixon
Wednesday. John Byers. of Sterling,
was chosen vice president and II. NJ.
Havenor. of DowneT's Grove. secretary
treasurer II was the 44th anniversary
of the mastering in the 18th, which
was the first volunteer regiment to be
sworn into service under the first call
for troops by President Lincoln. Out
Of about LOO men mustered into the
regiment there were but sos mustered
out at the end of the war. the remain
der being either killed or wounded and
sent home. OF the survivors there are
not over 100 living now and but 25 at
tended the reunion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
NATURALIZATION STAYED BY COURT
PRESS ASSOCIATION ELECTS
John q. Castle, of Sandwich, Heads
Illinois Organization.

Chicago, May 26.-Among yesterday
afternoons speakers at the meeting of
the Illinois Press association were
Miss Bessie Turner of the Telegram
Cairo; Owen Scott. Decatur; and G. ID.
Tufts. Democrat, Centralia The fol
lowing officers were elected:
President-John B. Castle, Sand.
wich.
First vice president-Clarence F
Buck, Monmouth.
Second vice president-Edwin by
son. Rushville.
Third vice president-Mary David
son, Carthage.
Secretary. NJ. Page. Jerseyville.
TreasuTeT-V. II. Haven. Greenfield
The association adjourned after
leaving TO the executive committee the
selection OF the next meeting place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
RUSSIAN FLEET SEEMS
TO HAVE BEEN DIVIDED
YOUNG MEN FOR THE
COMMAND OF NAVY
Policy of President and Secretary
Morton Will Retire Many
Old Officers.

Washington, d. C.. May 2G.-Presi
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Morton.
it is believed, are on the point of
achieving their purpose to place young
men in command Of the vessels of the
navy
Through an opinion rendered by At
torney General Moody at least 81 Off
GERS are TO be placed Immediately on
the retired list. and every year here
after 40 vacancies must be made in
the higher grades Practically a reor-
ganization of the commissioned force
is impending.
The full effect of the attorney gen
erals opinion is just becoming appar-
ent to the department. 1t may require
the issuance of new commissions prac-
tically 10 every officer of the service
and even raises the question of back
pay amounting to thousands of dollars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
NEW GOVERNMENT
BOAT is COMING
Elinor Will Reach Rock Island Satur-
day Afternoon-For Dubuque
Service.

The new government river boat, the
Elinor, named for Col. J. l. Lusk's S
daughter. rs expected to reach Rock
Island on it's first trip up the river
tomorrow afternoon. The new steam
er is a large craft, larger than the or
binary packet steamer of the short
lines of the upper Mississippi. 1t was
built by the NJ. A. Sweeney Ship Yard
e. Foundry company, at Jeffersonville,
Ind 1t will be put in service in the
engineering department on the river
near Dubuque. Capt. S. Edwards, of
the engineers, is bringing the steamer
up the river.
Word was received today that she
would put up at Keokuk today for a
while in order to have some slight
changes made in the engines. II was
expected that this work would be fin
ished and the steamer leave there this
afternoon. If this schedule was car
ried out. the boat should reach Rock
Island tomorrow afternoon about $50
O'Clock The new steamer is built on
the usual plan of those used on the
upper river in the engineering service
and has all the modern equipment for
this work.
The Juniata, Gypsy, Ruth, Isaac Sta
pies. George S. and Eclipse were
down. The r. d. Kendall, Z. Rutledge
Ruth and Eclipse went north. The
Helen Blair was here from Burlington
The stage of water was 9.65 at noon
and rising.
The Mississippi will continue to rise
slowly from below Dubuque to Daven.
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
AFTER SHERIFF'S SLAYER
Two Missourians Are Pursued With
BIoodhounds

Ironton, Mo, May 26.-A posse with
bloodhounds is chasing William and
Arthur Spaugh. brothers. who are ac-
cused of the murder of Sheriff Polk of
this county at O'Clock last evening.
William r. Edgar. Jr.. assistant cash
Ter of the IrontOn County bank was
assaulted by William Spaugh and Sher-
III Polk went to the Spaugh home.
Soon after he entered the house he fell
dead with pistol ball in his head
There was also a wound in his back
and his head was cut open with an AK
Arthur Spaugh left the house with
his brother William soon after the
shooting and disappeared in the direc-
ton of Sheppard noun ain. Both are
armed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE ELECTS
New Board of Directors Adopts a Con-
stitution.

Chicago. May 26.-Directors of the
Anti-Saloon league met yesterday at
153 La Sale street. and the old board
turned over the affairs of the organiza-
ton to the new board. composed of
representatives of the denominational
bodies of Illinois. A constitution was
adopted and officers were elected as fol
lows:
President-Samuel T. Brush. Car
bondale. Ill.
Vice preSidents-BishOp William r.
Mcdowell. Chicago; Robert II. Patton,
Springfield; f. ID. Reddington. Evans
ton.
Secretary-Carl J. Appel, Chicago.
Treasurer. V. Farwell, Lake For
est, Ill.
SUPPLEMENTARY William II. Ander-
son.
The board decided to carry on the
campaign for the passage of compre-
hensive local option law and assist in
the election of legislature favorable
to such a measure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
OF WORSHIP
Main Subject of Discussion at
Presbyterian General
Assembly.
SOME FAVOR A DEPARTURE
Report of Committee on Services Pre-
cipitates an Active
Debate.

Winona Lake, Ind. May 26.-Wheth-
er the Presbyterian general assembly
should depart from the laws and ira
ditions of the church in America and
adopt a form of worship, even to the
extent of saying churches might use
this form or not as they like was the
principal question which came before
the general assembly here today.
Committee Reports.
The report of the committee on
forms and service was read.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke. chairman of
the committee. led the forces in favor
of it on the floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Tension Growing.
POLITICAL STRIFE BEGINS
Peaceful Plans Spoiled by Persistency
of Anti-License Faction.

The people of Watertown intended
TO hold caucus last evening and nom.
mate a ticket of six men to serve as
the village board for a year while the
incorporation of the village is under
way. The caucus was held, but in
stead of making the caucus in effect
an election, two caucuses were held
and there are two tickets to be voted
on at the election, June II. The ticket
had been named at the general caucus
when the people who are in favor of
no license moved that the candidates
90 on record on the saloon question
This was voted down. and a motion 70
adjourn taken. The anti-salOon peO
pie at once gathered, and held a sec
ond caucus, and nominated another
ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Head of Great Financial Con-
Germ Passes Away. at Ad-
Vanced Age.

Paris. May 26.-Baron Alphonse de
Rothschild. head of the French branch
If the banking house bearing the name
of RothschiId and governor of the Bank
Of France. died this morning from acute
bronchitis aggravated by gout.
Gave Literally.
The announcement of the baron's
ieath caused widespread regret, for,
besides his position in the financial
world. the baron was known for his
lavish charities. one of the latest be
ing a gift of $4,000. 600 for the erection
II workingmen' homes. His death
caused a deep impression among the
9nanciers generally II was said his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
SACS AND FOXES IN COURT
Suit Involving Status of indians on Re
serVations Being Tried.

Judge Burnham of Vinton. Iowa has
pending before him case which il at
tracing wide attention and involves
the status of the Sac and Fox Indians
on what is called the Tama reserva-
ton. In view of the many treaties he
tween them and the federal govern
ment. and the relation of the state of
Iowa by reason of legislative acts, a
number of questions arise. Those in
volved in the issues now being tried
before Judge BuTnham are.
First-Whether or not a tribal In
dian has the legal capacity to sue in
his own right
Second-Has the district court of
Iowa jurisdiction in an action brought
by an Indian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Ohio Finn Fails.

Canton, Ohio. May 2G.-The Peoples
Deposit bank Of Mineral City. Ohio. has
closed its doors The president of the
institution says loans of about $50 900
have been made by the bank To w. l..
Davis Of Canton. whose heavy loans
are said to have caused the suspension
Of the Canton state bank yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
German Yactz. Seems Due
to Win inc Trans
Atlantic.
LEADS BY 12O MILES
Several Competitors Are Seen
by the ST. Louis
tuesday.

New York, May 26.-The German
racing yacht Hamburg led the Ailsa by
136 miles in the transatlantic race
for the Emperor Williams cup on May
%. All three yachts were sighted by
the steamer ST Louis on that day. The
Ailsa was leading the Endymon by
about two miles.
This information was sent the Asso-
ciated Press by "a Marconi wireless
telegraph from the st. Louis by a
roundabout route which resulted in
considerable delay in its transmission.
Four Are Nip and Tuck.
New York, May 26.-Four of the
yachts racing across the Atlantic are
having it nip and tuck. According to
reports of sightings made Monday
night and Tuesday morning the Fleur
de Lys. the Atlantic, the Valhalla. and
the Hildegarde are in a bunch with
only about 100 miles between the first
and last. The Minnehaha, which is
on its way to the other side, picked up
some of the boats, and by wireless
IeIeSid dph IOlu lhS OHlCeIS VI the leu
tonic, which boat arrived here yester.
day. what it had seen.
Sailed 1000 Miles.
At 1:40 O'Clock Monday afternoon
when in latitude 40, longitude 55, it
passed the ship rigged yacht Valhalla.
The Valhalla had sailed 1000 miles.
Hours after the Minnehaha sighted
Valhalla il saw the Atlantic 81 miles
ahead. The Minnehaha picked up
Fleur de Lys two miles ahead of the
Atlantic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
RiOting in ChicagO's
Streets Shows In
crease
IN LUMBER DISTRICT
Air Rifle New Weapon Used
Against Minions of the
Law.

Chicago, May 26.-With the 5Oth day
of the teamsters' strike comes increas-
ingly serious apprehension of spread
of industrial disorder. The lumber dis
trict and its dependencies hold the key.
Carpenters are restive and some are
refusing To continue work where "un-
fair lumber is used. The carpenters
district council has not ordered action.
but $4,000 carpenters may be involved
if individuals persist in their attitude.
Meeting H. Important.
Tonight the associated building
trades. comprising craftsmen other
than carpenters, will send delegates To
a meeting the deliberations of which
may vitally affect the position of CO.
coo workmen.
The vigorous enforcement of the po-
lice order to clear out saloons in the
lumber district and the movement of
considerable lumber under guard to-
day brought out several riotous dis
turbances. Shots were fired and
many arrests made.
Shea IL III.
President Shea is in i'll health. On
reaching the court today he looked
tired, worried and jaded He asked
the master in chancery to be excused
from going on the witness stand. hut
this was not asSented to by the prose
cution He was subjected to a sharp
questioning for an hour or more.
Mayor Dunno, after a review of the
situation today. said the conditions did
not warrant call for soldiers.
RIOting Resumed.
Chicago, May 26.-Strike riots began
in the neighborhood of the lumber dis
trict at Thirty-fifth and Morgan streets.
Twenty lumber wagons guarded by 30.
lice were attacked by 400 strike sympa.
thizers with bricks and stones. The
police drew revolvers and charged the
crowd, which fed. No arrests.
Use Air Rifles.
At Thirty-fourth street. nearby. the
police on guard were forced To take
refuge inside buildings. Strike sympa-
thizers, armed with air rifles. from be-
hind lumber piles and buildings. fired
internationally at the officers. a mum
her of whom were struck.
Carpenters Quit.
Chicago. May 2G.- Carpenters and
other workmen quit work today on
several buildings because the con
tractors accepted lumber delivered by
nOn-uniOnistS.
shea Escapes Jail.
Chicago. May 26.-Two OF the lead
ing spirits in the teamsters' strike.
both members of the express drivers
union, were sentenced to jail yester-
day afternoon for contempt of the Unit
ed States court. Their leader. Corne-
lius p. Shea. escaped similar fate be-
cause he showed his evidence might
incriminate him inasmuch as he is un-
der indictment for conspiracy
The sentence OF the two men. John
II. Donahue and Bernard Mulligan.
runs until they shall have answered
the questions ordered by the federal
court They are in the custody of
deputy United States marshals at the
Briggs house and will so remain for
five days. during which time their at
torneys may perfect an application for
a writ Of habeas corpus. Judge c. C.
KOhlsaat took the action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
SWEDISH BAPTIST CLERGY
Illinois Association at Rockford Elects
Officers and Hears Address.

Rockford. Ill. May 2G.-The Minis
terial association of the Swedish Bap
tist churches of Illinois yesterday elect
ed the following officers:
President-The Rev. Gust HOlmberg
Joliet.
Secretary-The Rev. John H. Swan
son, Chicago.
Treasurer-The Rev. G. Wallendorff
Chicago.
Executive committee-The Revs. p
Swartz and A. F. Grain, Chicago.
The first session of the Illinois con
ference was held last night. The Rev
6. Arvid Hagstrom of Chicago deliver
ed the principal address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
Injunction Blocks Progress OF
Plan to Save Insurance
Society.

New York. May 2G-A motion Of
Franklin b Lord, which restrains the
directors of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society from mutuslizing the com
pany, was granted today by Justice
Maddox in the supreme court of Brook
lyn.
The injunction against the mutualiz-
alton of the society is % be in force
only pending the trial Of the action
which also involves the same question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
ON ARCTIC RELIEF TRIP
Engineer of Ship That Aided Franklin
Dies in Nebraska.

Omaha, MAY 26.-Capt d. F. Rey-
nolds is dead at his home in Florence.
aged 81. Reynolds was chief engineer
OF the steamship Pioneer. which in
1866 went To the relief OF the John
Franklin Arctic expedition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-26
REORGANIZATION
Is Plan of Equitable Committee
Making investigation
of Affairs.
DIRECTORS IN FULL CONTROL
Federal Action Asked in Belief Other
Societies Will Be Found in
Same Condition.

New York. May 26.-The Equitable
self-investigating committee. of which
H. c. Frick is chairman, in addition to
reporting on charges that have been
made against directors of the society.
will submit a plan to complete reor-
ganization for the society at next We'd
nesday's meeting of the directors
Plan Made Public.
There is reason to believe that this
scheme will be along the lines that
were advocated by Jacob H. Schiff and
made public in an anonymous state
ment a few days ago. 1t contemplates
putting control of affairs into the hands
of the actual directors or trustees, :
who should be held individually re-
sponsible for their trusteeship.
Vacancies in the board of trustees
would be filled by the board. The
chairman would have certain rights, -
and could direct the actions of the pres
ident and vice president.
Would Divert Publicity.
Some of the directors. according TO
the opinions of a good many persons
familiar with Equitable affairs, would
have a national investigation, relying
on the belief that it would disclose the
practice of other companies just as ir-
regular as those brought to light in
the Equitable.
With such probing. it is argued, pub
Iicity would be diverted. TO a large ex-
tent. from the Equitable as an individ-
ual company.