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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
THE WEATHER.
Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer
Tuesday.

Areas OF low pressure that are CEN
trail over Lake Michigan and Alberta
are attended by rains on the north Pa
per Mississippi valleys md Tennessee
90 the middle Atlantic coast. Showers
fell yesterday in the Missouri valley.
Relatively high barometers that are
observed along the eastern Rocky
mountain slope are accompanied by
cool weather In the Missouri valley and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

by clear skies eastward to central
Iowa, Missouri and central Illinois. An
other high pressure Overlies the Pacific
coast. The further advance eastward
OF the storm will he followed by
higher barometcrs and fair weather I'm
this vicinity tonight and Tuesday. with
risinE; temperatures Tuesday, due to
the influence of the Alberta storm.
J. II. sHERIER. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
DISTRIBUTION OF HOT AIR
Vacuum Vapor Company is Organized
by Moline People.

The certificate Of incorporation Of
the Vacuum Vapor company. in which
Moline people are stockholders, was
filed with the county recorder today.
The purposes of the corporation is TO
handle heating and plumbing appara-
tus and the capital stock is $4,000.
The directors are Florence Sleight, G..
A. Shallberg, Wilfred Shurtlef, c. S.
Kcrns, and c. L. DietZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Concerts by Wennerbere Chorus.

The Wennerberg chorus of Angus
tana college has returned from Cam
bridge and Andover, where concerts
were given. After Easter the organiZa-
ton enters upon its tour through Ne
braska and Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Burns Out Gable

The electrical storm last night re
suited in burning out box for the
Western Union Telegraph company
and affecting the cables of the Central
Union Telephone company on the Rock
Island bridge. This has caused consid-
cradle trouble in the service today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Germany Seconds Move.

Berlin, April 9.-The Associated
Press is officially informed the German
government has suggested the adjourn
ment of the second peace conference
at The Hague in order not to interfere
with the Berne (Red Crosse conference
and the pan-American congress at Rio
Janeiro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Beqin Case Over.

The contest in the Mackin VIII case
has been begun again in the circuit
court. The bill filed is similar to the
one previously on record there, alleg-
ing unsound mind on the part of the
testator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

Temperature mt IA. M. b; at 3;30
u. M, 80. Maximum temperature in "a
hours, 81. Velocity of wind at = n. M,
ri miles. Maximum wind In RI hours.
- miles. Rainfall in "a hours, "a
inches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Acquitted CT Wife Murder.

New Albany, Ind, April 9-The jury
in the case of Rev. L. G. Sutherlin,
charged with the murder of his wife
today returned a verdict of not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
oyama Gives Up His Place.

Toxic, April 9.-Field Marshal Oya-
ma, chief of the general staff, is retir-
ing at his own request and General
Baron Kodama, governor general OF
the island of Formosa, will succeed
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
call for Banks' Condition.

Washington, April g. rhe controller
of the currency today issued a call for
the condition of national banks at the
close of business April 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Easter Hats IN Profusion

What we said last
week about our Millinery
Opening was true to the
letter. The opening days
were unequalled even by
stores In larger cities, and
the people certainly have
shown their appreciation.
We have spared no pains
to make this a banner
year by giving the best
values for the least posi-
bic living price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
CHURCH men MEET
Presbytery Ct United Pre.byter
ians Convenes Here Tues
day afternoon.
SERMON BY IHE MODERATOR
Public Meeting in the EVenins-Rock
River Presbytery Mos*s in Nor
r:son This Week.

The presbyterial convention of TIE
United Presbyterian church OF the
Rock Island district will be held to-
morrow afternoon, the session opening
at O'Clock. The opening sermon viii
be delivered by the moderator, Rev
William Donaldson. formerly of Little
York, now of Monmouth. Tomorrow
afternoon and Wednesday morning will
be devoted TO the bus ness session Of
the convention, the public meeting be-
ing held tomorrow evening At tae
evening service, addresses will be Civ
en- by Rev. J. a. Kennedy, ID. D., of
Little York. on the subject, SOME
Scriptural characteristics of True Re
viyal," and Rev. Hugh b. Specr OF
Sunbeam on the subject, Impressions
OF the Sunday Revival Meetings a
Aledo" The convention adjourns Wed
nesday noon.
Rock River P-csbytery.
The Rock river presbytery will con-
vene at Morrison Tuesday even rs.
Rev. w. S. Marquis and Professor II.
b. Hayden will attend, representing
Broadway church. The Wonan's Home
and Foreign Missionary society will be
represented By Mrs Hayden, Mrs. Lit
ten. Miss Cleland. and Mrs. Marquis.
From the Central Presbyterian
church, Rev. Marion Humphreys. Miss
Mary Kelly, Mrs. Florence Luse. anil
Joseph Fox Will attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

$4,000 of the partners private funds
will be required 10 liquidate the claims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
TOWN BOARD COMMITTEEvOTE
Result of Recent Election of the Town
Officers.

At the meeting of the town board
held Saturday the canvass of the vote
of the recent election of town officers
resulted as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

Our Easter display of
Millinery this season has
surpassed anything that
we have ever attempted
In this particular line.
We have heard 1T said
that our Hats for Spring
and Summer are the pref
tiest designs shown In the
tri-city. 1t is not diff
cult to make your selec-
ton here. Large stock, d.
latest styles, lowest price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
COUNTY MEDiC0S
I'm ANNUAL MEET
To Gather at Hotel Harms Tomorrow
Afternoon When Election Will
Take Place.

The annual meeting of the Rock Is
land County Medical society will be
held at the Hotel Harms at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. \ number of in
teresting papers will be read and the
annual election of officers will occur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
90, Sl7 so. $4,000, $500, $500
LACE DEPARTMENT

dad we not certainly judged the tendency months
ago, today we would be unable make the splendid
offerings in Laces now shown here. Probably more
faces in our collection than any display in the
tr-cities We have never more beautiful laces
than We offering today prices decidedly favor
able.
White embroidery robes. hardly ever more than one
OF kind; when one is bought here it will be unlike
anything else in town Women who appreciate ef-
fective gowns will not miss showing Prices
ranging from e. ....... $500 to $3.50
22inch all-over embroidery for waists from per yard
The popularity of our vcinss is largely due 10 the
fact that it is the only store that cen show every
fad fancy that IS brough; ont in vellings
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
Hloh Hone Of the Canadians.

II is probably tsuc that from our
revolutionary war until after Papin
eau's rebellion a large. II no The ma
jor. Part OF the Canadian people de-
sired annexation 10 the United states
Even as late as fifteen OF twenty Years
ago Canadian liberals were inclined to-
bring about commercial union
with the United States. which. il We
may Judge from the German prccc
dent. would have led ultimately 70 20.
ltlcal nniGeation. Since that time the
Canadian liberal party has undergone
a drastic change IN respect Of aims
and views Sir Wiifrd Iaurier Is as
firmly opposed "a annexation ~ ever
was Sir John A. Macdonald. Liberals
no less than conservatives now look
forward TO an immense dcve opment
OF the Canadians nationality not out
side but inside the British empire
New York Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
Mecarren EnrIebed bv Politics.

pat McCarren, the rammany man.
Is going TO quit politics and devote
himself 10 the turf Two years ago he
was ambitions 10 become the really
preat American plungcr Then his
Sl5.cC0 bets were quite common lie
had hard luck streak and lost an I'm.
monse sum Of money lie was so hard
hit that he was unable for a time to
take up his markers" but he made
good all his obligations TO the book.
makers. sold his race horses and re-.
tired from the race track for time.
This year he Is on the turf apparently
as well fixed financially as he ever
was Some oyil.mindcd persons say
McCarrcn bets John ID Rockcfcllcr's
money They do not mean Mr. Rookie.
Teller has taken 10 gambling. but use
this method OF insnuating that the
senator. as Legislative agent" OF the
Standard OF gas trust has been paid
literally by Mr. Rockefeller for his
influence with the rural legislators
Chicago Chronicle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
CHAPTER *.
A raIk eefore nreakfast.

Looking al my watch, ! found u
was a little after three, which meant
six In Washington. allowing FOR
transmission. telegram would reach
there in time 10 be on hand with the
opening OF the Departments There
fore wired at once to the following
effect:
Postmaster General. washington
u. {. 4 peremptory mandamus has
been issued by Territorial Judge TO
compel me 20 deliver to addressed The
three registered letters which by your
directions. issued October sixteenth, !
was TO hold pending arrival Of special
agent Jackson. Service Of writ will
be made AZ three forty.hye today IN
less prevented. Telegraph me instruc
lions how to act"
That done | had 4 good tub. took n
brisk walR down the track, and felt so
freshoned up as TO be none tho worse
for my slcepless night. ! returned to
the station little after six, and. 20
my surprise. found Miss Cullen walk
Ing up and down the platform.
You are up early!" we both said
together
Eyes" she sighed. Il couldn't sleep
last night"
You're not unwen. ! hopper"
No except mentally"
Ito be con,nued)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
10. the Rich Indian.

The Wild Indian Of the plains Was In
n sense starved into submission With
the extinction OF the buffalo the store
house Of the Sioux Apache and all IN
termedlatc tribes was depleted There
was nothing 10 do but so hack TO the
reservation and make rcace with the
government AZ present there * not
an Indian IN arms against Uncle Sam
and probably there never viii be. The
Indian. however. - FAR from poor. He
has the richest lnnds IN the country
agricultural. forest and mineral. and
his potential wealth Is above The aver
age for the whole country The Eve
civilized tribes own the largest known
deposits Of bimminous coal, Their
value Is estimated az over 100000.
600 and the nation Is trustee OF this
land Philadelphia Inquirer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

Df 1000 persons on bis arrival at the
Polk street station at Sal o'clock. and
was driven 70 the Auditorium Annex.
lie appeared weak and Ill.
II am a man OF peace" Dowle de-
clared, affirming that he would not 60
TO Zion City az once
Deacon III. L. Burnett told Dowie's
plans. lie said that action would be
brought against Voliva. Granger and
their followers, In both criminal and
civil courts. on conspiracy charges.
Mysterious and beautiful woman
took flowers 10 Dowie.
Lawyers were summoned 10 the ho-
tel 10 consult with Dowie and prepare
for the legal battle for Zion.
Zion City, obeylng Noliya's orders,
prepared TO give Dowle cold recep-
tion on his arrival.
Unable to Reach Zion.
John Alexander Dowie, first apostle
Of Zion. who hurled from far away
Mexico to stamp out revolution In the
Holy City" all Tuesday night lay
prone on his back at the Auditorium
Annex in Chicago. surrounded by a
little group Of faithful adherents.
Rough handling accorded the proph-
ct upon his arrival when he was an
but mobbed, coupled with the physical
exertion OF his meteoric flight from the
southland. seemed to leave the venera-
Bile founder OF Zion almost helpless.
All In vain was n gorgeous special
car prepared 10 whirl Dowie 10 Zion.
After the coach had been attached to
the train the prophets lIeutenants
sorrowfully ordered Il cut on because
Of the inability OF their aged leader To
make the trip.
Louis Gourdain Dowie's Backer.
On the verge OF absolute collapse.
Dowie lay stretched on a lounge In
sumptuous quarters in the Auditorium
Annex close TO the suite OF Louis A.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
DISPENSE WEALTH IN foLllEs
Lavish Waste OF Money Chief Evil Of
the Day.

To the fact that all the fools are not
dead yet, especially the rich fools, the.
newspapers OF the day furnish album
dant evidence. II was one OF this
class living In Philadelphia who spent
500 600 the other evening on the com
ing out" OF his eldest daughter-a sum
OF money expended In mere vain dis
play larger than the total income for
year OF score of many hard-work-
ing and worthy men. More OF fool
by several degrees was the wealthy
woman In a New Hampshire town who
had pet dog buried the other day In
a costly caskct trimmed with white
satin and adorned with cut flowers.
Upon such pabulum as this does an
archism feed and grow The worst
and most dangerous elements OF so
ciety to-day are not 10 be found In tho
slums nor In the haunts of vice, but IN
the mansions 81 men and women who
make no better use OF the opportuni-
ties which large wealth has afforded
them to feed their follios and yanlties.
Leslie's Weekly
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
seme Advance Made il Ru.sla.

The pessimists who claim that no
good Will come 10 Russia from the
now assembly on the ground that II
viii be dominated by the reactionaries
take too much for granted In the FIRST
place and forget that vast good has
already come Of II, for national as
scmbly. even though exercising strict
ly limited powers, means the end of
irresponsible absomtism and even "
the powers OF the new body are as
limited MS IS lately reported " viii pro
vide n medium for the expression Of
popular opinion and the machinery
which may vet be used 10 make that
opinion cffectlvc-czar or no czpr. No
body, SO far as is recalled, forcsaw the
French convention OF '93 IN the states.
general OF So Cleveland Plain Deal
or.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

Chicago. Following are the striking
Incidents that accompanied Dowie's re-
turn Tuesday:
Dowie's bodyguard. with blackjacks,
repulsed an attack on the prophet"
as he entered Chicago.
The Zionites and Dowie followers
mobbed a process server, who escaped
only after being beaten and knocked
down by Dowie's giant negro body
guard.
Dowie retains Emil b. Wetten OF the
nrm OF Eddy. Haley & Wetten as his
attorney.
General Oyerseer Voliva. AZ Zion
City. called Dowie a coward, saying
that he was afraid to enter Zion In
the daytime and face humiliation in
broad daylight.
Police OF Melbourne, Australia.
Dowie's former home. have been in
communication with Zion City au-
thorities for several days for an un-
known reason.
Rumor spread that Dowie had sent
for Voliva, and would seek n compro-
mise for a cash consideration. Voliva
denied that he had received word
L. A. Gourdain, president OF the Inn
perial Banking association. is revealed
10 have been the banker who offered
to supply Dowie with unlimited
funds"
Elijah III" was greeted by a crowd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

on for several years. IS leading a golly
life. and has been entirely forgiven by
his family"
The Voliyas are Indiana people and
Arthur Voliya was admitted to the bar
at indianapolis lie was sentenced TO
prison at Coyington, Ky.
Dowie's Charge Astounds.
The greatest sensation Of Dowie's
trip from Mexico 10 Chicago was his
declaration, made in St Louis before
his departure for Chicago. accusing his
wife and his son Gladstone of bestial
sin.
Think Dowie Is Insane.
To the crowd that listened to the
charges OF Dowie there was no other
the charges made by Voliva and fam
lily are true that the first apostle"
is mentally unbalanced and not In his
right mind
Not only in Zion and among the
ZionIsts, but everywhere Il IS known
that no sweeter puror. or more WON.
anly woman lives than the wife OF
llbNlt -ONflfttT JAM ltNWits
May Mean New Sensation.
II is positively stated that the chief
OF police OF Melbourne. Australia, has
been In constant communication with
two Zion City leaders since the Dowie
charges were first brought TO the no
tice Of the public by Vollva.
Why the police OF Australia should
evlnce interest in the Dowie revela-
tons Is a matter for deep conjecture
among those who know that dispatches
were actually exchanged.
Threats 70 Kill Prophet"
Threats were made TO Nil Dowie on
his arrival ~ Zion. and Il was neces-
sary 10 call out the police 10 quell dis
turbances at the railroad depot. where
a small but belllgerent group gathered
In anticipation OF his coming.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
DOWIE JEERED BY MOB
AT DEPOT IN CHICAGO
Unfriendly Demonstration Almost Causes the
Prophet to Collapse-PostPoned De-
parture for Zion---Voliva Admits
His Brother Was Forger.

Gourdaln. lottery promoter and bank
err"
The extent 20 which communication
was carried on between Dowie and
Gourdain Tuesday while supporters.
opponents and representatives OF the
press besieged Dowie's quarters is not
known.
Sufficient It Is, however, that Gour-
daln IS the banker" who threw his all
al Dowies feet several days ago in a
telegram that brought great comfort TO
the first apostle.
Gourdain is known to have sent
emissarics To meet Bowie while the
latter was speeding 10 Chicago. but
they failed to make connections. H.
also hurried men 20 ST. Louis for the
same purpose. but was unsuccessful.
Voliva Admits Brothers Sin.
Overseer yoliva issued statement
al Zion City Tuesday regarding
Dowie's reference TO his brother. Ar.
thur voliva. who served a term in the
penitentiary at Michigan City. over.
seer Voliya said:
MY brother was young lawyer
who took FIRST honors al his law school.
Unpleasant marriage relations made
him respondent and he fell into sin.
Finally he forged his fathers name 10
a check for $3.50. The family decided
he should stand the consequences OF
his misdeed lie has been out OF pris
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

telligible. but II the Phoenix opera.o-
had been talking over the phone To
me he couldn't have said any palmer:
sheriff yayarai county ash forks
arizona be at rail road station three
forty FIVE today TO meet train arriving
from phoenix prepared 20 Immediately
serve peremptory mandamus issued 10
night by Judge wilson sig theodore e
camp"
My question being pretty thorough
ly answered. went back and con
tlnued my walk; but before five min.
utes had passed. the operator came
out. and handed me a message. IL
was from Fred. and read thus:
Camp. Baldwin. and lawyer went
az once 20 house OF Judge Wilson,
where they stayed an hour. They
then returned with judge 10 station,
and after dispatching a telegram have
taken seats in train for Ash Forks,
leaving here at three twenty-five.
shall return with them"
A bigger idiot than could have
understood the move, ! was TO be
hauled before Judge Wilson by means
OF mandamus proceedings. and. as he
was VIGOROUSLY a @. s. Judge. and
was coming 10 Ash Forks solely 70
obllee Mr. Camp. he would unques.
tionably declare the letters the prop
erty OF Mr.. Camp and order their de-
livery
Apparenfly I had my choice OF be
ing a traitor 10 Madge. OF going to
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

In the little village OF Elliehauscn.
near Gottingen. Germany, there has
publication OF an order forbiddlng any
young unmarried man 90 escort a.
young woman home after dark. This
order was the work OF the deputy town
clerk. who Is not n ladies' man. and
had been made the butt for lima
tured jokes. lie thought he saw an
opportunity for revenge when the
rcigns OF power came temporarily into
his hands. But his action has cost
him his place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21


she asked anxiously.
the next car. and | was merely enjoy.
Ing cigar here"
"Ahi" said Mr.. Camp. Then I
won't interrupt your smoke, and will
only relieve you OF those letters OF
nine"
took n good pull az my cigar, and
blew the smoke out in cloud slowly
10 gain time. II don't think ! follow
you." said.
Il understand that you have In your
possession three letters addressed to
me"
II have" I assented.
"Then I will ask you TO deliver
them 90 me"
81 can't do that"
"why not9" he challenged They're
my property"
I produced the Postmastcr-Generals
telegram and read II TO him.
why. this Is infamousl" Mr. Camp
cried. what use viii those letters
he after the eighteenth IT'S a con-
spiracy."
Il can only obey instructions" ]
said.
"ft shall cost you your position TX
you DO" Mr.. Camp threatened.
A, rye already STA. haven't a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
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CHAPTER vlII-contInued.

NTAF en- Nlil-Contlnucd.
III they were worth so much TO you.
! suppose they can't be worth any less
10 the G. S." | replied.
Fortunately. there is no way that
he can learn where they are" said
Mr.. Cullen.
Don't let's stand still." cried Miss
Cullen. Mr.. Gordon. I'll run you
race 10 the end OF the platform" She
said this only after getting a big lead.
and she got there about eight inches
ahead OF me. which pleased her might
lily. 1T takes men so long 10 get
started" was the way she explained
her victory. Then she walked me be-
yond the end OF the boarding TO ex-
plain the workings OF switch 10 her
That II was only pretext she proved
10 me the moment had relocked the
bar, by saying:
MIR. Gordon. may ask you a Ques-
tion?"
Certainly" / assented.
1T is one | should ask papa or
Fred, but am afraid they might not
tell me the truth. You will, won't
your" she begged very earnestly.
II WILL" promised
"Supposing." she continued. that
II became known that you have those
letters? Would II do our side any
harm?"
thought for moment. and then
shook my head. mo new proxies
could arrive here IN time for the cleo
ton said. "and the ones have
viii not be voted"
She still looked doubtful. and asked,
Then why did papa say Just now,
'Fortunately?'
"He merely meant that It was safer
they shouldn't know"
Then 1t Is better 10 keep II Sc
cret?' she asked anxlously.
II suppose SO" | said. and then
added. Why should you be afraid
OF asking your father?"
Because he might--well, n he
knew, I'm sure he would sacrifice
himself; and couldn't run the risk"
Fl am afraid don't understands
! questioned.
Il would rather not explain" she
Shlus anu VI coNIhe mat thutu inc
subject
Our exercise taken. we went back
10 the Cullens' car, and Madge left us
10 write some letters A moment later
lord Rallies remembered he had not
written home recently. and he too
went forward 10 the diningroom. That
made me call myself something, for
not having offered Miss Cullen the
use Of my desk In %. Owing 70 this
the two missed part OF the big game
we were playing; for barely were they
gone when one Of the servants brought
card 10 MIR. Cullen. who looked at
II and exclaimed. MIR Campl' Then.
after speaking pause. In which we
all exchanged glances. he said, Bring
him in."
on Mr. Camps entrance he looked
as much surprised as we had all done
a moment before. II beg your par
don for intruding. Mr. Cullen" he
said. IL was told that this was Mr..
Gordon's car, and | wish TO see him"
II am Mr.. Gordon"
"You are travelling with Mr.. Gull
LEM" he inquired. with touch OF
suspicion In his manner.
NO" answered. MY special is