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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Gas Stoves-Bargains.

Large 4-tube Radiators. .................s2S 80
Large 6-tube Radiators. 800
Special Yale Gas Stoves, only 12o
Choice of all of sizes fine Refec-
tor Gas Heater, Observation-Disclosures. $40
Small Room Stoves, to go on any
gas bracket; no ubing................. Soc.
Miller Oil Stoves, 81, Observation-Disclosures. 3.S9
1904 G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

George Raymond. colored. twenty-nfne
years old. was bitten by a horse at Little
field < AlvordS stable this morning. His
lip was badly lacerated and he went to the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Large Sale of Household Furniture

Wednesday, 10 am. High and medium
grade goods new mahogany and oak rock
ers and tables, brass and enameled beds,
grandfather's clock and household effects
generally. Look at these goods, whether
you wish TO buy or not. Courteous atten-
ton. Wilson & Mayors, AuctiCneers, 1927
and 1929 G st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Good Whisky-Our ''Private Stock
j. d. DONNELLY, 14th and l SITS. 1t

Richard Howard fourteen years Old liv-
ing at IA Anacostia avenue, Anacostia, fell
from his sled last night while coastng neal
his home, and injured his face and hands
He went to Providence Hospital and had
his injuries dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
To Select the Minnesota,s Sponsor.

The Secretary of the Navy has invited the
governor OF Minnesota to select sponsor
for the battle ship Minnesota, building at
the Newport News ship yard which vessel
is to be launched April next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
The Boyajian Sale at Sloan,s

A wonderful collection of Persian car
pets and rugs, in all sizes, colors and de-
slsnS, ana OF the highest quality, viii be
sold at Sloan's, 1907 street tomorrnxy ma
following days, at IL am. and 3 p.m.-Adt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
GEORGETOWN Branches Star Office

The Evening Star has branch offices at
O'Donnell's drug stores, 1900 sd street and
corner sd and o streets, where advertise
ments received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Situations cost l cent a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Kernan's Lyceu,n Theater.

The Moonlight Maid Burlesquers is this
weeks attraction at Kernans Theater,
opening to two large audiences yesterday
afternoon and last night Ford and Dot
West the features of both burlesques
and also of the olo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Your Opportunity for a New Piano.

Mahogany case. mandolin attachment, 3
pedals; very fine instrument. VIII be sold
tomorrow at II noon. See it. Wilson &
Mayors, Auctioneers, 1927 and 1929 G st. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Smallest Republic Snubs Uncle San

The little republic of San Marino in Italy
has turned down the extradition treaty sub
mitted by the United States. No one who
enjoys fine dark beer ever declines Nat.
Cap. Brewing Co.'S Munich" Brewed of
finest materials. Always pure and delicious.
For case write, or phone ODD. doZ., 81 %. Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

One bottle of Burnett's Vanilla Extract
is better than three of the doubtful kind.
Its purity and great strength make it the
most economical brand. Ask for Burnetts.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Great Bear Pure Spring Water.
gallons for soc. Office: 7O4 18th.

\ young woman named Pearl McGraw
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
this morning about o'clock for an injury
to her shoulder received by accidentally
falling the floor at her home near 18th
and G streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Will Go Into Commission.

Orders have been given at the Navy De-
partment to put the battle ship West
Virginia in commission at the New York
navy yard on the sd instant. with Captain
Conway H. Arnold in command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Goo. Candies Only 35c. LIB.
II varieties. GEO. B. SHEETZ, 10th & F.

A fve-year-old colored girl. named Mary
Smith. living at I'LL Sth street northwest,
fell on the ice near Sth and streets north
west about o'clock last night and sprained
her ankle. Friends took her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Even Experts on Typewriting

admit the perfection of Byron s. Adams pat
ent process typewriter letters. Office, 512 18th.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
A Beverage and Tonic Combined.

Winter or summer. a bottle of AbnerDrury
Il ewing Co.'S "OLD GLORY" is always
welcome. Delicious. pure, satisfying. An ex-
&C llent tonic. Drop postal, or phone w. 4oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
N. Y. Apples, Baldwin or Spy,

81. 80 bbl., SOC. pix; choice Potatoes, soc. bu
Navy Beans, 71ac Of; Catsup, 715c.; Mus
tard, he; Raisins, re; Currants, 71Rc
Oats 512c.; cans Tomatoes, 25c.; Corn.
25c.; Matches. 10c doz.; J. I. d. Pyles' I
stores, including 94S La. ave- fe14-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Just a Nip of "old Braddock, Nd.

Rye is All You Need
to promptly get the best of a cold. An eX-
cellent home remedy. Procure bottle. Best
dealers. Jas. Clark Distilling Co, D. p. Nc
Carthy, Mgr, 6l0 Pa ave. Phone 1896. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
he Eagle at Port Royal.

The Navy Department has been informed
that the Eagle arrived at Port Royal yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Inauguration

brings with it many needs. 1t will pay
you TO phone for quotations on Bedding,
Furniture. Carpets, Rugs, Upholsteries, ETC.,
to ClarkDavenport Co., 12th~d f SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

No. engine company responded to a To-
cal alarm early last evening for fire in
the chimney at the house of Mrs. Joseph
Daniels. 1862 Georgia avenue southeast.
The property was not damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Order Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread

for your table, and get your share of the
good things of life. Delicious, appetizing,
satisfying. Made of purest materials. At
your grocers. Bakery, 716 18th st. Sc 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

Central Storage Rooms, 400 H ST.,
Brown & Tolson, proprietors. Phone Main
2520. Clean and light. Lowest rates in the
city. fe13-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

Welsbach, Also Lindsay Air Lights.
GIG 18th. c. A Muddiman 81 Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Floral Work of High Order of Merit.
Ladies' Tailors' Association.

GUIDES floral work for receptions wins un
qualified approval. 1914 F-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Has won success far beyond the ef-
feet of advertising only.
Its wonderful popularity is ex-
planned by its unequaled Merit.
Based upon prescription which
cured people considered incurable,
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Unites the best-known vegetable
remedies in such a way as to have
curative power peculiar to itself.
Its cures of scrofula, eczema.
psoriasis, and other humors, as well
as catarrh and rheumatism, prove
Hoods Sarsaparilla
the best blood purifier, while its
cures of dyspepsia, loss of appetite
and that tired feeling make it the
greatest stomach tonic and strength
restorer ever known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

Money to LEND at 4, 3 and so on real es-
tate, Frank I. Rawlings Co, 1906 Pa. ave.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Interesting Information Gratis.

A handy little booklet, Some Facts About
Wills Simply Told" may be had for the
asking at Union Trust Co., 1414 F st. NV.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

Decorative Art, Ladies Exchange, So7 vt. av
1t%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
"Unswerving honesty beats cut price"
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

There's a big demand for Elk Grove Butter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
SIS Large Dangler Oil Heater, SO. 90.

So Large Gas Heater, l50.
A. Eberly's Sons, IT'S 18th st. nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

CO, Delicious Eating CONNECTION
of Castor Oil. For all ages For all bowel
and liver disorders. Ask for cos. Toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Charges Bankruptcy.

Butter lovers love Elk Grove Butter
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

John Lauer. forty years old, was taken
suddenly i'll this morning about 30 o'clock
at his home. 49, y street southwest, ana
was taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
CITY ITEMS.

There is Only One Medicine
for Grip. and that's go No cure, no pay
&c. Atkinson's, 18th and G. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Ashburn Milk is the Standard of

quality and purity. Ashburn Farm Dairy
1898 14th. Phone North 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

So Ladies' Golf Vests & Sweaters, e8c
81 Boys & Girls, 49c. Auerbach's, & H.
feS-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Academy Of Music.

to Paris" was the subject of the motion
pictures. with which the program concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
J. II. Small & Sons, Florists,
Proceedings for Maintenance

18th and G. SITS. Washington; Waldorf-As
toria and 1153 Broadway, New York.-Advt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
STEEL CARS, IN SMASH.
STICK TO THE RAILS
Three Hundred Railway Men See Col.
lision Without Injury-New
Coupling Device.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 17.-Three hun
dred delegates to the International
Railway congress, the guests of George
Westinghouse, yesterday Witnessed a
railway collision without disastrous re
suits. A train composed of so new
steel cars was divided into three parts.
Two of these parts were left standing
on the track. space of about so yards
dividing them. The third section was
drawn down the tracks a distance of
two miles. The engineer pulled the
throttle wide open and the section of
the train crashed into the stationary
cars while running at a speed of 40
miles an hour. There was a quiver,
the three sections united automatically
and then settled down on the tracks
without any damage being done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
COMPERS' PRESENCE MAY
MEAN END OF THE STRIKE
NO RECOLLECTION
OF WHAT OCCURRED
New York Murderer Pleads Deed Was
Done While Under
Spell.

Somerville, y. J.. May 17-George
Wood, the young New York man on
trial here charged with the murder of
George Williams. of Watching, today
told his story 10 the jury. He said he
knew nothing of what occurred after
"a little black man began to drill the
lesson into my mind" when he was on
his way TO Searsdale, until several
days later, when he found himself in
the Tombs prison, New York, charged
with murder Wood stated he started
for Searsdale with a man named Mack
for the purpose of getting 81 900 from
Mack father They left the train at
the railway junction. where they had
dinner and drank a glass of beer Ac-
cording To Woods attorney, Wolf has
no existence except in Woods imagin-
alton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
ADMITS ARMOURS HAVE A MONOPOLY Y
MEMPHIS GETS CONVENTION
Order of Railway Conductors Will
Meet in That City in 1907.

Portland, Ore, May 17.-Memphis,
Tenn, was selected as the convention
city for the Order of Railway COnduc-
tors two years hence. The conductors
also decided that when a member with
draws from the order his benefit in
surance ceases. The convention con
cluded its choosing OF officers which
was begun yesterday, by electing J. w.
Crocker, Of Portland. Ore. inside sen
tinel; O. l.. Rofie, of Monclav, Mex,
outside sentinel: J. r. Archer. of Hous-
ton. Texas, member OF the executive
committee, and W. ]. Dearbin Of Mil
waukee and W. n. Burd Of Cleveland,
members OF the insurance committee.
The convention adjourned sine die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
RUSSIAN GOVERNOR IS
SHOT BY AN ASSASSIN
REALIZE SANITARY
STATE AT PANAMA
North American Health Boards Adopt
Resolutions and Elect
Officers.

Washington. May 1.-THE 2Oth an
nual conference of the state and pro
vincial boards of health of North Amer
lea concluded the sessions today after
adopting a resolution expressing a re-
aliZation of the sanitary condition of
Panama and addressing to President
Roosevelt and Secretary Taft an eX-
preston of confidence in the Ameri-
can health officials on the isthmus and
asking for them the greatest liberty of
action.
Officers elected:
President-Dr. Richard H. Lewis.
North Carolina
Vice President-Dr. J. F. Kennedy.
Iowa.
Treasurer-Dr J. a. Eaden. Illinois.
Secretary-Dr J. s. Fulton. Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
MONOPOLY is HIT
Rock island Road Will Run Its
Own Refrigerator
Cars.
ORDER PLACED FOR LOO
Result of Disclosures Made During
the Commerce Commission
Inquiry.

Chicago. May 1.-THE Rock Island
railroad is the latest line 10 prepare
to be Independent of the private car
combine. The company has contract.
ed for 100 refrigerator cars. Over
200 of them have been received az
ready. and the remainder of the order
will be filled within a few weeks.
Inquiry Responsible.
The recent inquiry into the private
refrigerator car lines by the interstate
commerce commission and the condi-
tions revealed is said to be response
BILE for the action of the Rock Island
company. Some of the eastern lines
also have broken away from the pri-
vate concerns.
The Rock Island system will inaug-
urate its own refrigerator car service
in the fruit and produce trade of the
west and south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
BANK Is CLOSED;
SHORT OF MONEY
Brainerd, Mimi, Institution With
$165, 600 Deposits Seriously
Embarrassed.

Brainerd. Mimi, May 17-Public Ex-
aminer p. NJ. Kerst has closed the
Northern Pacific bank. state institu-
tiOn, for the purpose. as stated in
notice posted on the door, ''of making a
thorough examination OF its affairs.
The immediate cause for closing the in
stitution. Mr.. Kerst stated. was lack
of sufficient cash on hand The bank
is capitalized at $25 900, and has a sur
plus of $4,000 Its deposits amount
ed to $I65.000. and its total liabilities
TO 100000 Il is believed that the
closing is only temporary An investi
cation by the governor started run
on the bank yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
NAN PATTERSON GETS JOB
AT A GOOD FAT SALARY
HaII-Expresses Surprise Over
Justices Remarks.

Philadelphia, May 17.-Nan Patter.
son ran over to Philadelphia yesterday,
and within 10 minutes had affixed her
signature to a contract with Hurtig &
Seamon, proprietors of Harlem music
hall. at "A salary of $4,000 per week.
She is to lead six girls. Replying TO
questions she said: Il was sadly sur
prised about Justice Davis saying that
over in New York every one must
thing | shot Caesar Young. | can only
repIy that / never. never killed him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
FILIPINO STUDENT is GONE
Taft Pnotege is Sought by Creditors
With Claims of $500.

New Haven, Conn, May 1i-Using
the name of his patron, Secretary of
War Taft, and claiming TO be of direct
descent from a Filipino family, Juan
Baptiste Allegro ran up bills of $500
among New Haven and New York
tradesmen and then disappeared. Sec
retary Taft brought him TO the Yale
law school and installed him there
a year ago. A sheriff has been looking
for him for three days. He is said to
have gone to Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Gar in Rescript ReVerses
Russian Policies in Seven
Provinces.

St Petersburg, May l7.-There is lit
tie room for skepticism as to the gen
uineness of the broad policy of imper-
ial reform after the remarkable steps
sanctioned by Emperor Nicholas in an
imperial rescript issued yesterday mod
flying the dest rictiye DEGREES in nine
of the western governments of Russia
and giving the Poles greater freedom
for acquiring farming lands and pur
chasing landed properties and indus
trial premises and giving permission
TO introduce Polish and Lithuanian
languages in primary and secondary
schools where the majority Of the in
habitants are non Russian.
Restrictions Swept Away.
Almost at one sweep the whole bur
den of vexatious restrictive laws in
Poland and the Baltic provinces have
been removed and privileges for which
the natives have been fighting foI
years are restored. assemblies of Pol
ish mobiles are reestablished and al
harsh administrative measures intro
duced at one time
The policy of reaction and Russiiiea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
MORTON WILL LEAVE
CABINET IN SIX WEEKS
Successor Will Be Victor II. MetcaIf,
of Commerce and Labor
Department.

Washington. D. C, May IA def
mite decision has been reached in the
case of the secretary of the navy, Paul
Morton. fixing the date of his retire
ment from public life II is intended
he shall leave the cabinet within six
weeks. This meets the approval both
of Secretary Morton and President
Roosevelt How near Morton is
TO leaving the cabinet is indicat-
ed by the fact that his successor al
ready has been determined upon. The
portfolio will be offered 10 Victor II.
Metcalf. secretary of commerce and
labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
SWEEPING REFORMS ARE GRANTED

tion are abolished unless later for pur-
poses of state after a recommendation
of the council of state they receive
the imperial sanction.
May Own Land.
AS a natural consequence of free
dom of religion the oppressive pro
hibition of the purchase of land by
Catholic peasants is abolished In eff
feet the measures sanctioned amount
TO an entire reversal of the Russian
policy in ancient Poland and the Baltic
provinces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
OLD KING MAY AGAIN RULE
Oscar Of Sweden Likely to Assume
Reins Of Government.

Christiana. Norway May 1.-THE
Dagblatt expresses the belief that King
Oscar will resume the Teins OF govern
mcnt on June l. This is regarded as
semi-official intimation, and means.
probably, that King Oscar intends TO
sanction the Norwegian consular bill.
thus assuming direct responsibility
for an act calculated to iTritate his
Swedish subjects rather than leave
the responsibility on the shoulders OF
the crown prince regent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
WARNER FILLS VACANCIES
Commissioner of Pensions Transfers 13
from Other Parts of Office.

Washington. ID. c., May 17.-Com-
missiones of Pensions Warner has TAX
en- final action in connection with the
board of review of that Office, from
which 10 members were asked to re
sign for alleged incompetency, by fill
ing the vacancies thus created as well
as three others caused by death or
resignation. Transfers were made from
other divisions of the Office. The ap-
pointments become effective July l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
ANTI-MOB BILL MADE
LAW RY THE GOVERNOR
Deneen Signs Measure Aimed at
Lynching and Thirty-nine
Others.

Springfield, May 17.-Gev. Deneen
last night signed 40 bills. One of the
most important was the anti-mob law
bill. Ii provides for the vacation by
proclamation by sheriff's office when
that official allows a prisoner To be
taken from him and lynched. and pro-
vides a fine of 81 900 for participation
in a lynching mob.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
LINER STILL FAST AGROUND
Tugs Will Make Another Attempt to
Float the Caroma.

New York. May 17.-At 8 o'clock
this morning the Cunard line steamer
Caronia was still aground opposite the
Sandy Hook beacon No damage to the
ship is feared. Tugs will make anoth-
er attempt to pull the lines of at the
next high tide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Teacher Weds Under Guard.

Des Moines. Iowa, May 17.-Lest the
pupils OF the bride. who was a teacher
in the Highland Park college here.
should interrupt her marriage cere-
mony by a demonstration, dozen po-
licemen formed picket lines about the
house while Miss Helen Longwell Was
married to E. w. Weldy last night \
band Of several hundred students was
kept back by the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
DOUGLAS DECIDES
FALL RIVER ISSUE
Declares Partial Restoration of Wages
to Textile Workers Was
Not Warranted.

Boston, Mass. May 17.-In a state
ment issued today Gov Douglas. as
referee in the settlement of the Fan
River textile strike of 1904. finds a par
tial restoration of wages is not war
ranted. When the strike was settled
in January, Douglas was empowered
10 fix the margin of profit at which
operatives would receive an increase
of wages. The strike affected 25.O0O
persons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
LEGISLATOR GOES TO JAIL
M Montana Lawmaker Found Guilty OF
Violating Injunction.

Helena, Mont. May l7.-CharleS
Geyman. a member of The Legislature
from Silver Bow county. was adjudged
guilty of violating an Injunction. by
restraining operations in the mining
property of the Boston & Montana
property in Butte. and was sentenced
by Judge Hunt. Of the federal court.
TO 40 days in jail. Geyman's company
will have to pay the cost Of the legal
proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
HONORs FOR HIRAM CRONK
Remains Taken to New York Where
They Will Lie in State.

New York, May 1.-THE body of
Hiram Cronk, last survivor of the war
of 1912 was brought here today from
Bonneville, y. Y, and will be buried
tomorrow with fun military honors.
Meantime the body will lie in state in
the city hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
THE PENNSYLVANIA
NOT RESPONSIBLE
Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict in
The South Harrisburg
Disaster.

Harrisburg. May 1.-THE cOroner's
jury this afternoon returned a verdict
generating the Pennsylvania railroad
company from any blame for the South
Harrisburg disaster last Thursday i'm
which 22 lives were lost and over 100
persons injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
PREPARING FOR THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Justice and Mrs. Harlan and Bryan
at Big Presbyterian
Conference.

WinOna Lake. Ind. May 1.-Two
meetings were held today preliminary
TO the opening of the general assembly
of the Presbyterian church which will
hold its first session tomorrow. The
foreign mission conference began its
work. Nearly 300 persons were pres
ent. In the audience were seated SUI
preme Justice and Mrs. Harlan and
William Jennings Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
NEW YORK CENTRAL
CONTROLS NEW ROAD

Kansas City, Mo. May 1.-THE New
York Central gained control of the
Kansas City Southern railway at the
annual meeting of the stockholders
hero today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Japanese-Panaman Treaty.

Panama, May 1.-THE treaty of
commerce agreed upon at Washington
between NJ. Takahira. the japanese
minister. and Senor o. Baldia, the
Panaman minister. will be approved by
the president with slight notifications.
Ii is similar 10 the treaty between
Japan and Argentina.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
SUICIDES;
BOOKS ARE AWRY

Milwaukee, Wis, May IL George
d. Richardson. aged 46. cashier of the
internal revenue office of this city.
committed suicide today by shooting.
The special examiner now making an
examination of Richardson's books, il
is said, has discovered discrepancies.