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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
RojestVensky Said to Pay
No Attention to In
struCtiOnS.
ACTS ON JUDGMENT
Togo is Reported Preparing to
Attack South of For
mOSa.

| Saigon, May 17.-Admiral De JON
quires, French naval commander at
| Saigon, who has been cruising along
the AMMAN coast returned here today.
According to reports gathered concern
ing the Russian fleet Rojestvensky
showed absolute disregard of direc-
tions of the subject of neutrality.
The Russian commander proceeded
as if his portion gave him complete in
dependence He declared he acted on
his own judgment and said criticism
did not change his opinions.
Iron discipline. it is added. is main
tanned on the Russian warships.
Correspondent captured.
A correspondent of a newspaper, who
was said To have been lost off Port
Dayet, 40 miles north of Kamranh bay.
was rescued by a junk and brought
here. While on the junk the CORE
spondent saw 80 Russian warships an
chored in the bay. The junk later was
stopped by the Russian repair ship
Kamtchaka.
Taken ON Board.
The boarding officer .blindfolded the
correspondent and took him on board
NebOgatoff's flagship, where he was
closely interrOgated. Explanations of
the correspondent were found to be
satisfactory and he was well treated.
The Russian officers said they had not
been ashore since February They ex-
pected an engagement to take place
soon. The United Russian fleet was
then about to start for VladiVostok.
hnffnT,nc Of 20 90
gatoff's division, the correspondent as
serted. appeared to be foul and the
ships were weatherbeaten
The entire Russian fleet comprised
60 vessels with a number of auxiliaries.
Admiral Ill.
st. Petersburg. May 17.-Very dis
quieting reports are in circulation this
evening about Vice Admiral Roiest-
vensky's health. 1t is said he teIe-
graphed the emperor il is impossible
for him to proceed. An evening pa
per prints a report that the admiral
suffers from nervous breakdown. No
official confirmation of the report is OBJ
tainable.
VIII Leave by June L.
St. Petersburg. May lit is an
miral Biriloff. commander-in-chief of
the Baltic ports, has notified the com
manders in the fourth division of RO-
jestvensky's fleet to hold the ships in
readiness to leave for the east by June
IA without fail
VIII Fight south of FOrmOsa.
Annoy, May lit is believed part
of the Japanese fleet is.taking up a po-
sition below Formosa and that Togo
has planned to fight the Russians south
of Formosa.
The japanese get orders from this
vicinity at night time
Russian Losses at MukdeB.
Gunshu Pass, Manchuria. April IL
The Russian losses at the battle of
Mukden for the whole period OF the
fighting. from Feb. 19 to March IA.
consisted of killed wounded, and
missing, as follows, not including two
generals both severely wounded and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Eva Booth Better.

Kansas City. Mo., May 1.-THE CON
dition Of Commander Eva Booth. Of
the Salvation Army, was 50 much inn
proved today she is able to continue
the trip west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
varnish Works Burned.

Chicago, May l7.-Fire yesterday af-
ternoon in the Armstrong Varnish com
pany plant on Ohio street destroyed
the main structure, a six story brick
building and annex. Loss. Sl5O,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Ms. Pannelee Dead.

K.nosha. Wis. May 17.-Mrs ROx-
ana Willard Parmelee, aged -. widow
Of the late Frank Parmelee. founder
OF the Parmelee Transfer company of
Chicago. is dead here Of heart disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
ROYAL ARCANUM MEETS
Society Has $2,5oo.ooo in Treasury
$4,000 Members.

Atlantic City, y. J., May IL The
supreme council of the Royal Arcanum
began its annual sessions here today
The financial secretary's report said
the organization assets are in excess
of $2.500.00O. The present strength of
the order is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
COmpany's Manager Says the
Fruit Trade is Con-
trOlIed.

Washington. ID. G.. Nav 17.-Before
the senate committee on interstate
commerce President Robbins. Of the
Armour Car Lines company. yesterday
admitted the company has 20 or 30 ex-
elusive contracts with railroads for
fruit transportation business and ac
knowledged a monopoly Of that traffic
in parts Of the west and south.
Had Ia Accept Hntes.
Wherever these exclusive contracts
applied. he admitted the producers and
shippers Of fruit had 10 accept the
rates laid down by the ArmouTs. He
claimed his company was a private one
and therefore not subject TO the inter
state commerce laws.
No Interest In Fruit Companies.
During hi stestimony Robbins denied
the Armours were Interested in Cali
fornia fruit companies. but acknowledg
I'd that his company had a monopoly
Of fruit transportation in the Pere Mar
qaette region and in Georgia and Flor
ida
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
Recommendation Made by Baptist
Committee at ST. Louis.

ST. Louis, May 1.-THE presentation
vention of the Baptists north and
south. OF a report of a committee of
nine. appointed at the New York con
ference last January recommending
permanent organization followed by a
general discussion.
The report of the committee recon-
mending q permanent organization
was adopted. The name Of the organ
ization is designated as the General
Convention OF Baptists of North
America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
President Mitchell Bereaved.

Spring Valley, Ill. May 17-Marie.
the G-year-old daughter Of John Mitch
ell. president Of the United Mine Work
ers. died today of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Gen. SOkOIOvsky Severely
Wounded at Enter
tainment.
.ASSAILANT ESCAPES
Almost State of Civil War Pre-
walls in Part of PO-
land.

Ufa. Russia. May l7.-Maj. Gen. So
kolovsky, governor general of the
province of Ufa. was fired at several
times and seriously wounded yester-
day in the public garden during an en-
tertainment. His aSSailant disappear
ed. Gen. SOkolOvsky's life is despaired
of. though he retains complete con
sciOusness. Vice Governor Bogdano
witch has taken over the administra.
ton of the province.
The shooting of Maj. Gen. Sokolov.
sky is the second crime of this nature
which has occurred at Ufa within two
years. his predecessor, Gen. Bogdano
witch. having been assassinated in the
streets of Ufa on May ~, 1903.
Almost Revolution.
Moscow. May 17.-Discord amount
ing to revolution has become perma
nent in Poland, South Russia, the eau
casus and the Ural districts Encoun-
ters between the police and the people
take place daily. Statistics of these
clashes during the past three months
have been carefully collected. one
hundred and eighty have been killed
and 700 wounded in Poland. Thirty
six have been killed and 2lS wounded
in Riga. Reval and the Baltic prov
nces.
Long List of Killed.
Forty-six were killed and many hun
dreds wounded i'm Simferopol. Theo-
dosia, Melitopol and other places in the
Crimea. Eight hundred and fifty were
killed and wounded in the anti-Semitic
riots at Zhitomir. Two hundred were
killed and many hundreds wounded In
the Caucasus. where fighting in the
towns and villages between the troops
and the workers and peasants is al
most incessant. RevOlutionists in all
the disturbed districts systematically
attack the police and their agents. The
nobility unable to agree on the details
of reforms. will unite in memorial
to the czar urging the convocation or
a national assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
FINALLY STARTED
Race of Yachts for Kaiser's Cup
Begun at 1915
p. m.
ONCE POSTPONED BY THE FOG
Conditions Narrowly Missed Being Re.
peated-Good Wind Blow
inc.

Sandy Hook. May 1.-THE ocean
race for the cup offered by the Ger
man emperor started at 12:15
The boats crossed the starting line
in this order: Ailesau. Hildegarde. AT.
lantic. Endymion. Hamburg, Thistle
F1euer De Lis. Sunbeam, Apache. ITO
wana. Valhalla. The Ailesau crossed
at 12:14:35 and the Valhalla at 1:25.
Weather Better.
New York, May l7.-Weather condi-
tions this morning were more favor
able for the start of the yachts in the
race than yesterday.
The wind was blowing eight knots an
hour from the northeast. The sky
was cloudy and the air clear.
Fog Blows Up Agnin.
New York, May l7.-By 1910 the
entire fleet was on the way to the
starting line at Sandy Hook lightship.
At ~: Is the time arranged for send
ing the yachts across the line. the
wind on shore had hauled to about the
same quarter as yesterday and had
brought back with it the great masse1
of fog which had caused yesterdays
pOstpOnement.
Fog Prevents Start.
New York, May flowing 10 the
thick fog that hung over the bay yes
terday afternoon the start of the ocean
yacht race was postponed. This was
after the starting commit
tee had consulted with each yacht own
er at Sandy Hook shortly after 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The weather off Sandy Hook remind
ed one of the days when efforts were
made TO sail the races for the America
cup A thick fog was blown in from
the ocean by a brisk easterly wind,
and at times it was so thick that those
on the boats could see scarcely 50 feet
away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
Federation Leader is in
Chicago by Invita-
ton.
HOLDS CONFERENCES
No Intention of Interfering Un.
less Shea Requests
Him 10.

Chicago. MAY l7.-Samuel GOmpers,
of Labor, was the central figure in the
teamsters' strike situation today. His
presence in Chicago is regarded as Of
fering hope Of peace. but the cry of
the strikers was still for arbitration.
which the employers had resOlutely re-
fused as To the garment workers in
whose behalf the teamsters quit work
six weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
VIII Not Interfere.

Just before going into conference
with the labor leaders. Gompers said:
i am not in a position 10 say what
will or will not be done | viii say.
however. | have no intention of inter
fering. unless | am commissioned by
President Shea and his colleagues 10
do 50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-17
GomPers Brings Hope.

II is the belief in local labor circles
that Mr. Gompers will offer some ad
vice 90 President Shea and the rest OF
the strike leaders. Unless plans 20
awry. il is probable that the teamsters
officials will acquiesce in his opinions
shortly afterward. the teamsterS
strike. il is said. will be a thing OF the
past. Barring unforeseen bitches. il is
thought the trouble will be ended by
the lasi of the present week
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Teachers institute AdiOurns.

After the most successful meeting
ever held, the Teachers Institute of
Anne Arundel County, which has
been holding sessions at the local pub
lie school building on Green street,
adjourned today. There was a mum.
Der of interesting topics discussed at
the several meetings and the teachers
derived much benefit of learning from
the addresses made and the different
subjects which we're discussed with a
thoroughness. The principal address
of the closing address today was made
by Miss Richmond. of the State Nor.
NAL School, Baltimore. Miss Rich
mond spoke of educational work IN
general, aud while these te..cnersi in.
stitutes were undou., redly OF much
help to the teachers. she said the meth
DDS OF ins.t.ruoting pupil depends a
great Zeal upon the individual teach
g, that is TO say, keeping in closer
touch with the scholar or scholars.
Miss Richmond's address was an in
teresting one. Following it Mr.. Il.
Eugene Wathen, school superinten
dent for Anne Arundel county, closed
the meeting with few remarks to
the teachers,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
PERSONAL Z SOCIAL EVENTS.
HAPPENINGSIN THE SOCIAL
CIRCLES.
Brief Items of General Interest To
Yourself And To Your
Friends.

Mrs. Eugene Worthington and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Worthing-
ton, OF Gloucester street, spent today
ia Baltimore.
Mrs. Neyett Steele. of Murray Hill,
was in Baltimore today.
Messrs. James r. Brashears and
Mr.. William + Feldmeyer were among
those who went 10 Baltimore today on
business.
Mrs. Carl Hardy was in the Monus
mental City today
Col. Oswald Tilghman, Secretary of
State, left Annapolis this morning
forsBaltimore.to spend .thesweek- ends
Medical Inspector Howard e. Ames,
U. s. N, is spending n few days in
Annapolis with his family at their
residence on Maryland avenue.
Attorney General William s. Bryan,
Jr., spent last night In Annapolis as
the guest OF Governor and Mrs. War
field at tho Mansion.
Governor Warfeld, after busy day
at the Executive Department, left this
morning for Baltimore on business
connected with the Fidelity and De-
posit Company of that city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Cruisers Race Up The Coast.

President Roosevelt boarded the ar
mored cruiser West Virginia early to.
day at Sand Key light, at the mouth
of the Mississippi river preparatory to
sailing on his homeward trip to Hamp-
ton Roads, Va. The West Virginia,
the flagship of Rear Admiral Willard
ii. Brownson, accompanied by her sis
ter ships, the Colorado and PennsyI-
vania, probably will race all the way
from Key West, Fla, to Hampton
Roads, distance of more than 1000
miles.
When the President boarded the
cruiser he assumed for the first time
his constitutional right as Commander
in-Chief of the Navy of the United
States. During the voyage he prob
ably will occupy the magnificent quar-
tiers of Rear Admiral Brownson, who
will. doubtless, share the quarters of
Captain Conway II. Arnold, command
ing the West Virginia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Maryland In hampton Roads.

The United States cruiser Maryland.
in command Of Captain r. R. Inger-
soil, arrived in Hampton Roads yes
terday morning from New York and
Joined Rear Admiral Evans squad
ron, which is awaiting the arrival of
Prince Louis of Battenberg. command
ing the British North Atlantic squad
ron.
The Maryland viii in the next few
days proceed south TO meet the cruiser
West Virginia, bearing Preside Mt
Roosevelt from New Orleans TO Hamp-
ton Roads, and act as escort for the
West Virginia and the accompanying
cruisers. Pennsylvania aud Colorado,
TO the Virginia capes, where the Pres
ident will board the Dolphin and
proceed direct for Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Earthauake carpet cleaner.

We have secured the exclusive right
te>use and sell the genuine celebrated
Earthquake Carpet Cleaner. 1t re-
stores the colors like new. Oldest,
purest and only Cleaner with the
powers of absorption and evaporation
Years of experience have taught us to
use nothing but the best. We remove
that greasy, sticky substance as well
as the dirt, dust and SAND, restoring
the colors perfectly. A carpet or rug
is disinfected as well as renovated
when we get through with it. We
clean your Carpets and Rugs on your
floors without any Inconvenience to
you.
5. a. HATHAWAY,
General Manager,
o233t Maryland Hotel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Mr.. Moss To Speak.

At the first of the campaign meet
ings of the anti, Wells faction of tho
county democracy tomorrow one of the
speakers will be Mr.. Robert Moss, of
this city The meeting will be held
at Chestnut Grove, in the Third dis
triot, at 3 30 O'Clock in the afternoon.
In addition to Mr.. Moss there will be
other speakers. including Messrs. +.
Eugene Wathen, of Annapolis, and
Mr.. Edward S. Kline, of Baltimore.
Another meeting will be held on Mon
day afternoon at Mt Zion, followed
bv a second one on the same day at
Shadyside at O'Clock and a third one
at Churchton at O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
summer Diarrhoea in ChiIdrcn

During the hot weather of the summer
months the first unnatural looseness of a
child's bowels should have immediate atten-
ton, so as to check the disease before it be-
comes serious. All that is necessary is n few
doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiaRhoea Remedy followed bya dose OF
castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev. M. o.
stockland, Pastor of the first M. L. Church,
Little Falls, Mimi, writes: ave have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for several years and find it very
valuable remedy, especially for summer dis
orders in children" Sold by Fe'dmeyer
Bros drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
St. Johns cOtillOn Club.

At meeting of the Cotillon Club
of st. Johns College, the following
new members were admitted Hutch
inson, ]. CLARK. Lancy, Melvin,
Wriebtson, Crawford, High. Battle,
Beard, Shanahan, Schugarr, Warfield,
Magruder. Ruhl, Harding, j. b.
Thomas. Alder, Ruz, Peget, Bennett.
Phillips and Burwell Mr.. @. t.
Lloyd, of the Senior Glass, was elect
ed on the hop committee in place of
Mr.. Matthews, who will not return
to college.
The hop committee Ihad a meeting
the other night and selected the hop
ards for the coming season. The dates
have not yet been selected, but will
most likely be in day or so.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
/" Make Hay While the sun shines. $

There is a lesson in the work Of the thrifty
farmer. lie knows that the bright sunshine
may last but Il day and he prepares for the
showers which are so liable to follow So il
should be with every household. DSsentery,
diarrhoea and cholera morbus may attack
some member Of the home without warning.
Chambeflain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which is the best known medicine
for these diseases, should always be kept a,
hand, as immediate treatment is necessary,
and delay may prove fatal. To, sSie by
Feldmeyer Bros. drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
plans to Get Rich.

are often fru trated by sudden break
down, due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. King New
Life Pills They take out the materials
which are clogging your energies. and
give YOU a new start Cure headache
and dizziness too. AT Feldmeyer Bros.
City Drug Store. asc. guarant ed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Bishop Paret Confirms Glass.

parish, this county yesterday, and
were presented by the rectoro, Rev.
William Painter The altar was beau
tifully decorated with pink and white
chrysanthemums. In spite of the fact
that the service was held on a busy
week day, the church was crowded.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
New Cure For Cancer.

All surface cancers are now known to be
durable, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Mrs Walters, of Duffield, Va, wri es
/ had a cancer on my lip for years thatit
seemed incurable, till Bucklen's Arnica
Salve healed it, and now it is perfectly
well. Guaranteed cure for cuts and
burns. 25c. at Feldmeyer Bros City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
To Attend Concert.

Mrs. Charles G. Feldmeyer has gone
to Baltimore, where tomorrow night
she will attend the production of "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" by the
members of the Senior Glass at the
Woman S College. Her daughter, Miss
Ethel W. Feldmeyer, a member of the
class. will take part in the produc-
tion of Shakespeare IS piece
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
St. Simon And St. Iude.

Tomorrow, Saturday. is ST. Simon IS
and st. Jude's Day There will be
three services in st. Anne's Church =
Holy, Communion at a. M, Morn
ing Prayer and Holy Communion a.
10 a. m, Evening Prayer at O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
UnnecessarY Exnense-

Acute attacks of collie and diarrhoes come
on without warning and prompt relief must
he obtained. There is no necessity of incur
ring the expense of physicians service in
such cases il Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is at hand. A dose
of this remedy viii relieve the patient before
a doctor could arrive 1t has never been
known to fail, even in the most severe and
dangerous cases and no family should be
without it. For sale by Feldmeyer Bros.
drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Jennie J. Owens.

Mrs Jennie J. Owens, wife of Ru.
dolph Owens and a daughter of the
late James Owens, of this county, died
at her home, near West river, yester-
day morning after lingering illness.
The funeral and interment took place
this afternoon at Christ Church,
Owensville, the service being perform
ed by the rector, the Rev. Alexander
Calf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
To Continue Sunday Meetings.

At the meeting last night of the re-
ligious work comuittee of the Young
Mems Christian Association at their
hall, there was a full attendance.
The committee determined among
other things to continue the Sunday
afternoon religious meetings during
the month of November. The meet
iDgs will be held at 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
First Lady Improving

Mrs. Warfield, who for the past few
weeks has been quite unwell at her
Toward county home, Oakdale, is con-
siderably improved. One of the rea-
sons that the Mansion was not opened
sooner was Mrs Warfield's indispo-
sition, but it is now thought that she
will soon be completely recovered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Is Now Naturalized

Mr.. John j. Walton, for a number
of years resident of Annapolis. was
today naturalized in the Circuit
Court for Anne Arundel county be-
fore Judge James Reyell. Mr.. Wal
ton, who is now full-hedged citizen
of the United States, was formerly a
native of Canada.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
A CARD BY BUFFHAM & co.

We wish to announce that we have
engaged a First Glass Photographers,
who has had experiences in leading
New York and Chicago Studios.
Associated with the above we have
also engaged experienced Finishers,
and with this corps of efficient assis-
tants, are prepared to execute all
Photographic orders in the very best
finish and latest styles in mounting.
Very Respectfully,
BUFFHAM & CO.,
Photographers.
so Maryland Avenue. ola
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
Stomach Troubles and Constipatio.

No one can reasonably hope for good
digestion when the bowels are constipated.
Mr.. Chas. Baldwin, of Edwardsyille, Ill.
says: 81 suffered from chronic constipation
and stomach troubles for several years, but
thanks to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets am almost cured" Why not get a
package OF these tablets and get well and
stay well? Price % cents. For sale by
Feldmeyer Bros drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27

orb. b. BROWNE, JR., Oslo Park Avenue
= Baltimore, viii be in his Annapolis
ofhce. 90 Maryland Avenue, near State
Circle, on Wednesdays and SATURDAYS FOR
Professional Work on the Eye and Ear
Office Hours, 10 to o'clock o28w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-27
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