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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
plain TALK
FOR CHINA
American Government Is
sues Threat On
Boycott
WITH A WARNING
Celestial Kingdom Tells What
Will and What Will
Not be Done.
WITH A WARNING

upon good authority that the American
government has notified China that all
negotiations for the new convention to
discuss the Chinese exclusion act will
be discontinued until the anti-American
boycott is stopped and that China will
be held responsible for the loss sustain
ed by reason of the boycott.
Cannot stop Boycott.
The Chinese authorities state they
will take energetic steps to stop every
thing of an illegal or 1isorderly char
acter, but cannot stop the boycott.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
SAD ENDING OF ELOPEMENT
Girl in Trying to Escape Falls from
Window, Injuring Spine.

New Brunswick, y. J., Aug. 19--Wil-
liam Braun. a farm hand employed by
Frank p. Seguine of Metuchen, ana
Louise GessIer. a pretty housemald IN
the family Of Mrs William Hahn plan
ned TO elope last night. In escaping
from the house the girl leaped or zen
from the second-stoTy windo" ana IN
jured her spine so badly tnat She nlay
he a cripple for life. A technical
charge of assault has been made
aqainst Braun and he is in the county
iaiI AT New Brunswick. The giri Is
oulv Is years of age. Braun made heI
acouaintance while delivering milk ano
farm products at the Hahn household-
sbr was found on the ground suffering
agonIes from an injured spine. When
Braun was told Of the accident ne tooh
il as a joke and said some things "nicn
led TO the making Of the compliant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
BOY KILLS GIRL
John Goodson, Aged II, Murders
Hannah McQuade,
Aged 7.
HE USES A BIRD RIFLE
In Pure Spite for Being Ordered from
Wagon in Which Victim
Was Riding.

Detroit, Aug. 19.-John GOodson.
aged Il, is under arrest charged with
the murder of Hannah McQuade. aged
T. just outside the west city limits of
Detroit, last night.
The girl was driving from work to
the McQuade home in company with
her two sisters. Goodson and three
companions, who had been shooting
sparrows attempted to climb upon the
rear of the wagon.
shoots In Pure spite.
The girls ordered them off and
whipped up the horses. GOOdsOn, it is
charged. became enraged at the girls
and shot at them with a Flobert rife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
FRANCE WANTS
A NAVAL SHOW

Paris. Aug 19.-The arrest Of an Al
gerian by Moroccan authorities occa~
sions sharp newspaper comment ac-
companied By reports that France is
about 10 organize a naval demonstra-
ton at Tangier. The foreign Office to
tally denies any such determination,
but II Is the firm intention Of the gov
ernment to demand satisfaction from
Morocco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
WAR SPIRIT RAMPANT
AMONG THE JAPANESE;
URGE MORE SEIZURES

Toxic. Aug. l9.-The weight of popu-
lar belief seems to anticipate and be
reconciled to failure of the peace ne
gotiations. The press and others are
urging that the Manchurian and Vladi-
yostok campaigns be vigorously press
ed, also the seizure of Russia's posses
sions on the Pacific coast.
The rains have ceased. and fighting
on ManchHria soil viii be possible.
RassiaaS withdraw.
Seoul. Aug. 19.-The Russians in the
northern part of Korea are withdraw
ing. The local food supply that has
been affected by the rains is meagre foI
the population, the sea route being in
the hands Of the Japanese and bridges
over the Tumen river are broken. II
is expected there will be a battle south
OF Tumen- The Japanese army is con
hdent, and the weather is improving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
NARROW ESCAPE
FOR 800 GIRLS

Monticello, y. Y, Aug. 19.-The Ar
iington. large summer boarding house
at White Lake. Sullivan county. burn
ed with its contents today. The house
contained nearly 500 girls. but all es-
capped. The losses 10 the guests viii
amount 10 many thousands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
KIDNAP CONVERTED PRINCESS
Sooboonagum, Hindoo Mission Worker,
Taken Near Madras.

New York, Aug. 19.-Sooboonagum
Animal, the HindOO princess who be
came a convert to Christianity, and
who visited in America in 1901. was
kidnapped near Madras, in south India
July IS. So far as known here, she
has not yet been recovered by her
Christian friends, and, as she has been
an object of hatred to her Brahmin
relatives since her conversion, she may
have been done away with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
THREE-YEAR STRIKE
BROUGHT TO CLOSE
BY Action of international 5ricklayers'
and Stonemasons' Associa-
ton.

Pittsburg. Aug. 19.-The local Off
GERS OF the Bricklayers' and Stonema-
sons International association have re-
ceived notice from the national officials
giving the local union permission to re-
sumo work, for the United States steel
corporation. throwing open every plant
operated by the company. The action
ends a strike of three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
Tightening Illinois Quarantine.
STABS HIMSELF;
CHEATS GALLOWS
Lambert Niehaus, to Have Been Hang
ed Next Monday, Sui
cides.

St Louis, Aug 19.-In the presence
of his death watch, Lambert Niehaus,
under sentence 10 be hanged next Mon
day for killing his brother-in-law, today
committed suicide by stabbing himself
in his cell at the city Jail. He used an
ordinary penknife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
ARCANUM MEMBERS LOYAL
Illinois Lodges Decide to Abide by Acts
of Supreme Council.

Sterling, ILL.,. Aug. 19-Representa.
tives of all the Royal Arcanum lodges
of Whiteside and Lee counties at a
meeting yesterday decided to accept
the decision of the supreme council
They state that the members of the va
riOus lodges represented will remain
loyal to the order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
HAS A sWELTERING NIGHT
Illinois Quarantine Line is Strength
ened at City at Lower End
of State.

-NSN OllSdllS, AUS IL quay = AN-
port developed no material change in
the yellow fever conditions.
SweIterIng Night.
The night was a sweltering one, but
early reports of the physicians and in
spectors showed little varying in the
usual number of cases and deaths.
The federal authorities say every
day sees their system of work nearer
to perfection, and the opportunities for
controlling the sickness are enhancing
DR.. Leach and his arsenic theory
have stirred up trouble for the marine
hospital corps. people who have been
taking the treatment claiming to be
immune and refusing to take precau-
tiOns. Surgeon White says the yellow
fever conditions in the city are i'm
proved, but are much worse in the
state
Tightening Illinois Quarantine.
Cairo, Ill, Aug 19.-The city yes
terday took action to cooperate with
the state health officers in tightening
the quarantine by placing guards along
the entire river front
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
Calls Japanese and Rus
sian ENJOYS to His
Home
taszNs
TO AVERT BREACH
Responses Indicate That Some
thing May Be Accom-
pIished.
LATE BULLETINS ON THE OUTLOOK.

Portsmouth. Aug. IS.-As an indIca-
tiOR of the intervention by President
ambassador, departed early today for
Oyster Bay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
Standard Oil After Gas Companies.

San Francisco. Cal. Aug. 19.-It is
said that the Standard Oil company is
about to absorb the San Francisco
Gas and Electric company and the San
Francisco Coke and Gas company. The
work of listing the assets of both COM
panies is now in progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19

Oyster Bay. Aug. 19-On direct invi-
tation of President Roosevelt the Rus.
sian peace ENJOYS will arrive here late
today or tomorrow TO confer with the
president with view TO bringing about
an agreement between the Russian and
japanese ENJOYS that will prevent a
final rupture between the plenipotenti-
aries
The invitation was transmitted to
Witte last night after the president had
conference with Baron Kaneko. who
came here late yesterday afternoon as
the representative of the japanese gov
ernment
Responding to the presidents invita-
ton, Baron Kaneko called on the presi-
dent early this morning. Neither the
president nor Kaneko would disclose
any of the details of their conference.
but after the baron left at S O'Clock, an
important message was sent to Assist
ant Secretary of State Pierce at Ports
mouth. which he communicated to the
Russian ENJOYS.
Later an exchange of messages took
place between Oyster Bay and Ports
mouth. Secretary Pierce acting as in
the Russian plenipotentiaries
Earnest Effort Put Forth.
While the details of those communi-
cations are lacking ii is known they
represented an earnest effort on the
part of the president TO bring the en-
voys into an agreement that would be
satisfactory to both belligerent govern
ments.
Whether the president urged that
concessions be made by either side OF
suggested any other means by which
an agreement might be reached it is
not known. At any rate, the communi
cations from the president contained
an invitation for the representatives oi
the Russians to visit his as soon as
convenient in order that the subject
might be considered fully.
Ii was announced this afternoon by
the president that Rosen would arrive
at Oyster Bay about 6 this evening tC
discuss with him means whereby the
rupture in the peace conference may
be averted. The president declines tC
say wnat proposition he may have Il
submit TO Rosen.
President Steps Into Breach.
Portsmouth. Aug. 19.-Presiden
Roosevelt has stepped into the breacl
and is making a last desperate eftor
to save the peace conference from ship
wreck. That in substance is believed Il
be the situation this morning, but jus
what the president is doing has no
transpired. AT midnight Assistant Sec
retary Peirce was huTriedly called e
the Hotel Wentworth. where message
was awaiting him from the president
He Immediately wrote long reply
Later he was called TO the telegraph IN
strument. and for half an hour carries
on conversation by telegraph witt
the president. who was at the othe
end Of the wire at Oyster Bay.
Il Is regarded as certain the presi
dent has appealed TO both Toxic AM
ST Petersburg TO induce the warrint
countries TO show 4 special concession
aud not allow the conference to go o
the rocks next Tuesday. Minister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
ASSAULTS Chief
Postal Inspector J. E. Stuart At
tackled by Negro Let.
ter Stamper.
UNDER CHARGE OF THEFT
Overcome After Desperate Struggle
-Maddened by Dis
coVery.

Chicago. Aug. 19.-Col James +.
Stuart, pOstoffice inspector, was at
tackled yesterday I'm his office by VIII
liam w. Jefferson. d negro letter
stamper, who made Il desperate at
tempt 10 escape after being arrested
for stealing letters. II required the
combined strength of four men who re-
sponded to Col. Stuart's cries TO over
come the negro. He was taken To the
central police station and will be ar
raigned before United States com
missioner. Two special delivery let
ters and Sl23 was found in jefferson 5
possession. He was seen to steal -
cents from a decoy letter sent through
the mails by Col. Stuart. who was con
cealed in the lookout above the stamp
er's head.
Col. Stuart'S Injuries.
As a result of the struggle Col. Stu
arts left arm is temporarily useless
and his clothing was disaTranged. John
Rooney and Capt. Larson. who partici-
pated in the struggle. were also some
what bruised before Jefferson was
overpOwered. The arrest of Jefferson
clears up the strange disappearance
of hundreds of special delivery letters,
which have been traced as far as the
main postoffice. Inspector Stuart de-
clares that he has received hundreds
of complaints, but was not able for
long time to detect the thief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19

Berlin, Aug. IS.-The conviction con-
tinues to exist nt the foreign office that
the negotiations Ht Portsmouth will re-
suit I'm peace. The whole Influence of
the emperor IL being exePted Us tact
fully Rs possible toward pence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
More Battalions Against Rebels.

COnstantinople, Aug. 19.-Three ad
tional battaliOns of Rediffs have been
called out for service in Macedonia in
consequence of activity of the revolu
tiOnary bands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19

Toxic, Aug. I0.-It II confidently be-
heved here that the pence conference Mt
Portsmouth, Will result In "a rupture.
but the news IL calmly received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19

Griscom and Meyer may have been in
structed TO make direct appeals TO the
emperors of the two countries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
Cooperation of Powers.

If so, and the cooperation of France
and England, and all the respective bel
ligerents is secured, something may
be accomplished. In the last resort the
main obstacle TO success of the peace
negotiations is certain TO prove to be
the question of indemnity Russia will
not pay a "kopeck of tribute" in the
language of Witte. That is believed TO
be Russia's last words on that ques-
ton. The cession of Sakhalin may be
arranged, but unless the Japanese re-
linquish their claims for the cost of
the war, hope is gone. 1t is at Toxic,
consequently, the issue will probably
be decided. France. it is certain will
support the presidents effort. If Eng
land will now bring pressure TO bear
as it is definitely known she is now
prepared to do, the situation may be
saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19
Issues Are Plain.

The issues are now plain. The en-
voys have disagreed on four points.
The japanese have demanded the ces-
sion of Sakhalin island. the payment of
an indemnity, the limitation of the ma
val power of Russia in the FAR east and
the taking over by Japan of the intern
ed ships belonging to the Russian navy.
The obvious demands made by Japan
like the control of Korea and the eva
cuation of Manchuria have been grant
ed. The split is over the four demands
enumerated above.
The Chance for IA Compromise.
In the meantime the governments of
Japan and Russia must make the deci-
sion. 1t all rests with them If Russia
will recede and grant an indemnity
and the cession of Sakhalin island it
is thought that Japan will be willing to
forget the demands for the limitation
of the naval power of Russia and the
taking over of the interned ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-19

Tue autocratic emperors. our ances-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23
JAMESB.WELLS
= attorney
at Law.

Successor TO Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks, Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Staytou & Xl-he-s.
buy and sell Real Estate and
investigate land titles. A complete
abstract of all titles of record in
Cameron County, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land Litigation and corporation
practice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23
Spain's BIithe Young King.

There is a grave crisis in the
history of SDanish etiquette. King
Alfonso Kill, who is described
by a French journal as very i'm
pulsive, and at the same time very
sports, wishes to make a royal
progress through his kingdom in
an automobile. Horror 'of the
prime minister! Such a vehicle,
says he, is beneath the dignity of
a monarch TO whom the o0nstitu-
tion has intrusted the sumptuous
car of the state" The sumptuous
car must not be driven by patrol.
Horses are still harneSsed 10 the
chariot Of the sun. But Spanish
etiquette does not prevent the
monarch from travelling by rail-
way. Lady Currie tells a story of
a young man who jumped into a
compartment one day on an English
train and started a conversation
with an old lady who greatly
admired his pleasant manners.
When he was alighting she asked
his name, and he answered, blithe-
ly, Alfonso. He was Alfonso
XII. then a cadet at Sandhurst.
The aneodote will probably be
read at Madrid with pain and in
credulity.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the postofice OF Brownsville
for the week ending January p
1905, are as follows:
LADIES LIST.
Brown, Mrs. j "A.
Flores, Miss Lupe
Garcia, Sra. Adelina
Garcia, Srita. Maria
Lewis, Mrs. Dudley
Mardueno, Srita. Enedina
MARTINEZ. Sra. Gabriela
Perea, Sra. Rafeala II. dc
Reyna, Sra. Apelonia
Zimmoman, Mrs. Dora
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Alvarez, Pedro
Basalduva, Celestino
Castillo Pablo
Edmiston, William II.
Edmiston, w. II.
Fernandez, Margarito
Cara, Francisco
Garcia, Marin
Hernandez, Eutimio
Helms, ]. A. l..
Isaquirre, Florencio
Kirby Lum. Co.
Lopez, Brijido
Levrier, Fulgencio
Martinez, Erasmo
Martinez, Hipolito
Molina, Pedro
Nuhez, Eduardo
Pesina, Felipe
Reina, Simon
Van Ripper, Mr..
TAYLOR, ID. O.
Persons calling for the above let
tiers please say advertised.
J.B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23
Donkeys TO Replace DogA

The Vienna Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals is
selling donkeys at remarkably low
prices to replace the dogs general
ly used for drawing the tradesmen' S
carts.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

/ am now ready TO receive ren-
ditions of property for taxes for
the year 1905. Call at my Office in
the court house and render your
property. +. CAvAzos,
Tax Assessor Cameron Co.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

Father calling from head Of
stairs at 1880 p. m.)-Jennie,
don't you think It's about time to
so TO bedl Jennie--Yes, papa,
dear. What on earth keeps you
up so latel
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

Barber-Shall take a little OF
the ends of your hair of. sirl
Customer-Yes; / think you had
better take il of at the ends unless
you can get it out of the middle.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

Impecunious Lover-Be mine,
Amanda. and you will be treated
like an angel. Wealthy Maiden
Yes, ! suppose so. Nothing TO eat
and less to wear. No, thank you.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

Old papers are useful. We have
them at 15c per 100, or you can
get 200 for the small SIN Of 25c.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-23

There are three lots in Browns
vile and ninety house blocks I
want TO sell DO you want them
Apply TO A. II. Weller. ll-25-tf
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
DISCUSS SCHOOLS TOPICS
A 1EETlS0 CALLED FOR THAT
PURPOSE
Light On The Compulsory Educa-
tionaI Law VIII BE Given By The
County superintendent.

County Superintendent Luther Hard
away, sent out po-tais to the directors
a1d tnorhnrs ot the county yesterday,
calling .1ae'ag ~ Carthage next Sat
urIay AZ u"'I d.,
ono .le thin. o lie brought up is
the new compulsory school law. This
will boz discussed SO that all may under.
siacd thDir duty Iu the matters pertain
ing to IT, BY the now hv, every parent
OrgutI4iau must have all children un-
der their cou,f.. between the ages Of 5
and year. attend school at least half
the time, And al! children between IA
aud l6yoai- Of age must go, unless they
work 49, something. This keeps the
iuirr Ga the streets.
There are hpttHo ways by which the
child may escape the law. Either the
parent mu-t i'.or ia court that he is
destitute, or Else must prove that the
ch,!a 5u"nlal, iLcapaciuted.
lttha parents di,obeys the law, then
they arc nouhyd boy the clerk of the
board, 4f ,ae tursut olicer, ald il they
stin continue 90 disobcy it for 10 days,
they may ue Hoad from slu to az p
given on o. 10 days in prison or
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The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
Golden City K. f. d. No. ,

X, v Sheets has been quite sick for
the past week, DR.. Hendricks was
called out to see him.
Mrs. Lamey ana daughter came very
near having quite an accident one day
last week. They hitchcd up horse to
the buggy to go to IA neighbors house
and the animal started to kicking and
kicked clear over the dash board and
almost ruined tue buggy. They got the
children ont safe and no one was hurt.
Miss Alice Corder has been visiting
her sister Mrs. Lamey the past week.
Mrs. l.. +. browns mother and sis.
ter have been visiting her for last few
days from Reeds Station.
Emmett Self has returned from the
war lie has been gone for three years.
he looks hale and hearty and is the
same old boy.
Mrs. Hough of Jasper called on her
daughter Mrs. Ed King this week.
Adam Malone was seen on the road
quite early Monday morning. He SAYS
he got home in time to start fire.
Mrs, Hickcock and daughter May is
up from Carthage visiting the past
week.
Mrs. Sniff called on Mrs. Sheets
Thursday afternoon.
Quite an eoioyable time was had at
Mr.. Awick's Monday. Ice cream and
cake were served, The number OF those
present were Al. 1t was in honor Of
Mr. Awick's birthday, lie was Al years
Old. All had anico time and went home
wishing him many moro happy birth
days.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
Farmers Union.

Well as it has not rained for day
or two We will try and write again.
W. {. Kyle is building new addi-
tion to bis house for a summer kitchen.
Mr.. York who had his house burned
down some two months ago is building
him a new one.
There was n grand entertainment at
Farmers onion last Friday night, The
weather was nice overhead so they
bad grand time,
VIM. French happened to some bad
luck rs he was driving in to hitch his
horse ut Farmers Union last Friday
night. His horse dropped dead while
hitched to a vehicle. 1t was a fine
driving horse.
Josh Killcy worked for ", c. Kyle
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. SeyboId were seen TAX
ing home new sewing machine from
Webb Brothers last Saturday.
Mrs. Anna Carmeau and her son
Jimmie Of Kansa Clty are visiting her
aged parents aud other relatives this
month
Josh Kill-y who has been working
for Wm. kaderIy for the past two
months was seen in Boston last Monday
on business