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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Amelie Riyes is mentioned in
libel suit brought by her former hus
band. Is it possible that Amelie is
contemplating a new book?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Count Boni De Castellane is sick.
TO see a great fortune get away be.
yond all possibility of recovery would
make stronger man than Boni ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

The Pennsylvania woman who com.
mitted suicide because she found one
gray hair in her head would have been
more sensible if she had dyed instead
of dying.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Manchuria will be wholly evacuated
by the Japanese in few days. The
natural presumption is that the Rus
slams have already gone.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Jerome K. Jerome says that Ameri-
ca is oversupplied with humor. But
is 1t really possible to have too much
OF so good a thing?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

President Quintana of the Argen-
tine republic is dead, and Vice Presi-
dent Alcorta takes his place. Correct
your almanacs
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

just to show that it is not wholly
lost to good impulse the New York
assembly has passed a bill prohibit
ing the docking of horses tails.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

often happen than not. At breakfast
party the social time is prolonged after
the meal till 10 o'clock, or even later,
by talk and smoking. Then every
body is supposed to do his duty by
books and lectures until luncheon time
about / o'clock
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

The advantages of wealth are
trifiing," says Mr.. Carnegie. But
think OF the disadvantages of power
ty, Andrew.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15
A Tilt at His FaiIinus.

Maude-"Is he one of the sort that
tips the waiter?"
Belle-"No, he's one of the sort that
lips the soup plate
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Consul Wood at Ceiba, Honduras,
writes that there is a great demand
for talking machines there. Now
then, married men, all keep quiet.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Castro seems to be in tough luck.
Every time he gets frst-cass power
buttonholed somebody of Importance
steps up and claims its attention.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

George Bernard Shaw is an advo
cate of spelling reform He says he
wants his English naked. Have the
Boston reformers ever thought OF II
; in this light?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

Now that somebody has called Mr..
Edgar Saltus the Bernard Shaw Of
OF America. Mr. Saltus seems to have
a case.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

From the action of the Russian
voters who elected pet dog to the
douma 1t can only be inferred that
the douma is not popular hit in
Russia.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15
At the Pier

Softly the shadow's are falling
over the disc of the sun.
Trembles the sea as II feeling
Remorse for the deed 1t has done.
Slowly the wind is abating,
Here in the spray and the foam
Fondly you're watching and waiting,
Your wanderer will not come home.
Follow the sea gulls over,
Crossing, recrossing their track
Never a tale of rover
Brings news Of the good ship back
Sad were the kisses at parting,
Mournful the things that were said,
Unless the tear that was starting
Your prayer was prayer for the dead.
Memory, seeking forever,
Comes to the edge of the deep
Weeps for its dead. but will never
Discover the place of their sleep.
-Lue r. Vernon, in Seattle Pest Intel
lGencer.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

In Mississippi man is accused of
killing his wife with sardines. This
sounds fishy.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

This is surely the age of miracles.
Fifty doctors called In one day on .
Philadelphia girl and she still lives.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

You may be good and still not be
happy, but you will have more peace
of mind.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-05-15

A German subject has expressed the
wish that the kaiser might have
corns. Three months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
UPPER ALTON BOY SAVED
PASSENGER FROM WRECK
FIagged Limited With Coat When He
Discovered Telephone Pole
Blown Across Track.

st. Louis. June G.-The heroic act of
little Earl Baker aged II, in tagging
the ALTON Limited" at Upper Alton.
saved the lives of more than 100 people
who were on the train enroute to st.
Louis. at 6:15 o'clock.
The boy is now the hero of Upper
Alton. and his future probably will be
frightened by the acts of the manage
ment of the Chicago & Alton road and
the passengers of the train which so
narrowly escaped an awful crash into
"a telephone pole which had blown
across the track
A heavy gale passed over the section
of Illinois near Alton.
The pole was discovered upon the
track by Earl as he was walking along
the roadbed to his home. The little
fellow Immediately realized the danger
of the approaching train that he had
heard whistle, and ran at the top of
his speed toward the train, then prob
ably one-fourth of a mile away. Upon
arriving near the train he pulled off
his coat and began waving above his
head and shouting at the top of his
voice in an effort TO warn the train of
the approaching danger His efforts
proved successful. The engineer dis
covered the little boy in time TO stop
his train just before il struck the pole
across the track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
MUSIC AS AID TO THE
BUILDING OF CANAL
West Indian Laborers Sing at Work,
and Bosses Who Can Lead Chorus
Are Most Successful.

Washington, June 6.-Music is play
ing an important part in the digging of
the isthmian canal Laborers from
the West Indies are all accustomed to
sing as they work. and bosses who are
capable of leading a chorus have much
greater success than men who do not
have that faculty. One boss has devel-
oped songs which have inspired con-
tentment and energy among his men.
with the result that he has outdistanc-
ed all rivals in the amount accomplish
ed. Down, men, down." are the words
for which he has provided music that
delights the Jamaican heart. Other
bosses are using the traditional "Yo,
heaVe no"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
M'KINNEY TRIAL
REOPENED FRIDAY
Judge Green OverruIes Motion of De-
fense for Postponement Of
Case.

Peoria, June 6.-Mrs. Mary McKin-
ney of Aledo will be brought to trial in
Peoria county Friday. June 8. before a
special venire of jurymen summoned
by Judge T. n. Green yesterday after
noon after he had overruled the mo-
ton of the state for new trial. From
9 o'clock in the morning until 2:30 in
the afternoon the lawyers conferred
and disagreed and there were evidenc-
es of a deadlock. No agreement being
reached. they went into court where
Judge Green held that the stipulation
of the defense was full enough TO cover
all essential points in the states affi-
davit and overruled the motion for a
continuance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
New York Central Clerk
in Coal Companies
Pay.
HAS STOCK AND CASH
Received Over S43, 600 In Less
Than Three Years.
Gives Reason.

Philadelphia, June 6.-At the inter
today Joseph Boyer, chief clerk in the
office of A. w. Gibbs, superintendent
of motive power of the New York Cen
tral. gave some very startling testi
mony. He testified he owns 235 shares
of stock in various coal companies
which had been presented to him by
the various coal companies. All these
stocks paid dividends.
Actually Bought Land.
Boyer said he also holds $4,000 in
undeveloped coal lands. He paid for
this stock. His stock holdings were
only small portion of the gifts he
admitted receiving from coal mining
companies. In his capacity as pur-
chaser of fuel coal he testified he had
received from five companies an al
lowance of from to cents a ton on
the coal used by the railroad for fuel
purposes.
$4,000 i'm Three Years.
During the period from the latter
part of 1903 to date he has received a
total of more than $4,000. The money
was first sent to him in cash, but later
cashiers checks were sent TO the cash
ier of the Second National bank of AL
toona and placed on deposit for Boyer.
The companies which made him an al
lowance were the Graft Coal company,
Clearfield & Granton Coal company,
Dunkirk Coal company, and Thomas
Blythe I& Co
Custom of the Department.
without solicitation or any effort on his
part. He believed the money had been
paid in the same manner to his prede-
cessor in the Office and believed he
was only following the custom of the
department"
"Did What He Could"
Answering a question by Glasgow,
Boyer said that for the money he re-
ceived from the coal companies he did
what he could for them" Asked to ex-
plain this he said he distributed orders
for fuel coal among those companies.
TO the best advantage.
Did you ever refuse any money!"
Yes
"Why?"
We'll. l did not know the people
who offered it"
Salary $225 Per Month.
Boyer said his salary is 1925 per
month His stock holdings are worth
at par something more than SILL 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
EPITOME OF DOlNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, ID. c., June 6.-Follow-
ing is brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress.
SENATE-The senate passed the ma :,
val appropriation bill, carrying a total
of $103,117,670. The conference report
on the rate bill was staken up and the
discussion showed that the measure Will
be sent back to conference A resolu-
tion providing for an amendment to the
constitution which would permit con-
gresS to enact uniform laws for mar
riage and divorce was indefinitely post
poned Adjournment until today was
taken.
HOUSE-In the house the naturaliza l.
tion bill was pa ssed Under suspension
of the rules and by unanimous consent
. large number of measures were put
through before the house adjourned un-
til TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
TEMPER THE WIND.
illinois Railway Commission
Makes Freight Reduction
Easy on Roads.
NOT 20PER CENT; 1OPER CENT
Less Than That On Some Glasses of
Freisht-Final Decision Reach
ed at Springfield.

Springfield, H.. June 6.-Members of
the railroad and warehouse commiss-
ion met in this city yesterday and
agreed on final reduction TO be made
in the rate case which has been pend
| ing before the body for some time The
| order of the commission makes a 10
per cent reduction on the sixth class
and an per cent reduction on the
seventh class. No material reduction
is made on the eighth, ninth, and tenth
classes. Ten per cent reduction is
made on wheat, grain, lumber, salt.
coal, and hogs.
The matter of freight reduction was
brought before the commission several
years ago by the Quincy freight bu-
reau and other shippers throughout
the state. After several hearings and
large mass of evidence had been TAX
en- the case was taken under advise
ment by the commission.
AEItated by Merchants.
Later the matter again was taken up
on the motion of II. J. Hamlin, repre-
senting the Retail Merchants associ-
alton. Soon after this hearing it was
given out by the commission that
general reduction of 20 per cent on the
present schedule of maximum rates
would be the order of the commission.
The railroads objected to this order
insofar as it affected the last five class
es. the contention of the railroads be-
ing that such a sweeping reduction
would be disastrous to the companies
and would place the rates in Illinois
lower than in the adjoining states.
A large force of expert accountants
then was employed under the direction
of the commission TO ascertain. if pos
sible, what the exact average rate was
in Indiana and Iowa. the two states
used in comparisons with the Illinois
rates.
Railroads. Pleased.
This work was done in a careful and
paiTistaking manner, and at the conclu-
sion was pronounced by the freight
experts to be the best set of compara-
tive figures ever gotten together. 1t
is said che railroad officials-themselyes
were surprised al some of the figures
shown. Taking these figures for a
basis. the Illinois commission has
adopted a schedule of maximum rates
which it believes is fair to the shippers
and railroads alike.
The commission spent great deal
of time in considering the long and
short haul rate and in it's opinion these
rates in Illinois, compared with the
long and short haul rate in other
states, has been of great benefit TO all
shippers in the state by allowing the
railroads to make joint through rates,
something which the other states have
not been able to enjoy. In view of this
fact. all shippers in Illinois have access
to almost any part of the state on a
low rate basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
House Committee on Ag-
ricuIture Yields to
Their Wish.
DENIAL is PROMISED
Chicago Inspector Examining
BuiIdings---GeneraI Miles
Opinion.

Washington. June G.-The house
ed to comply with the request of the
Chicago packers TO be heard on the
Neill-Reynolds report, regarding condi-
tions in the Chicago packing houses.
The request was made by f. Wilson,
authorized to speak for all the Chicago
packers. Wilson made a general de-
nial of the existence of conditions in
the packing houses as set forth in the
Neill-Reynolds report.
Must Improve Buildings.
Chicago, June 6.-Building Commis-
sioner BartZen and IL deputy building
inspectors went TO the stock yards to-
day TO make an inspection of every
building in the place. The commits
sioner declared he would compel the
packers TO correct every violation Of
the building ordinances that might be
found.
Packers Are Scored by Miles.
Denver, June Gan the beef pack
ers who are responsible for putting up
and sending out impure meat should
be in the penitentiary. | investigated
the packers eight years ago, and the
conditions | found then were appalling.
President Roosevelt testified at that
time that the meat that was being fur
nished the soldiers in the Spanish
American war was not fit to eat
Sent Soldiers To Graves.
The foregoing statement was made
by Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles
on his arrival in Denver. Continuing.
he said:
MANY soldiers who were in the war
with Spain are in their graves as the
result of eating the rotten meat that
was shipped TO the army by the pack
ers. This meat was both refrigerator
meat and canned meat. The refriger-
ator meat was embalmed and contain
ed poisonous liquids. The canned
meat was nothing but beef pulp. which
was canned after the substance was
extracted from it and put out as beef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
RICH PITTSBURGER SUICIDES
Thomas O'Connor Jones Was Leader in
Iron and Steel Industry.

Pittsburg, June 6.-ThOmas O'Con-
nor Jones, aged 3S. prominent as a
leader in the iron and steel industry,
and especially noted as a leader of
cotillons, blew out his brains yesterday
morning in his apartments in the Hotel
Schenley. Jones. who was a wealthy
bachelor, enjoyed life to its fullest eX-
tent, and this, coupled with his duties
as assistant general manager of Jones
& Mclaughlin, limited, the great in
dependent steel producing concern in
the country. led TO a breakdown of the
nervous system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
TO NAVIGATE THE MISSOURI
Kansas City Decides to Start Line and
Fight Railroads.

Kansas City, June 6.-The Kansas
City Commercial club last night de-
cided upon the establishment of boat
service on the Missouri river with
three boats carrying 5000 tons of
freight each. Twenty committees were
appointed to solicit stock subscriptions
for company to carry out this pro-
ject at a cost of 100000. The boats
will carry freight only. This action
was brought about by a dispute with
the railroads on rates to Missouri river
points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
IN SESSION FOUR WEEKS
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Adjourn Memphis Meeting.

Memphis, Tenn, June 6.-After four
weeks session the seventh biennial
convention of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers adjourned sine die
yesterday afternoon to meet in Column
bus. Ohio, two years hence. The con-
vention just closed has transacted
much important business. The dele
gates are leaving for their homes to-
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
SHOCK OVER BANK
STEALING FATAL
Theodore Bruer, President of St.
Charles Savings, Victim of Heart
Failure.

st. Louis, June 6.-Heart disease
caused the death today of Theodore
Bruer. president of the st. Charles
Savings bank, but his friends declare
the shock suffered by Bruer when he
discovered the banks funds had been
embezzled by Cashier Anton Mispagel
was indirectly the cause of death. Mis-
pagel was recently convicted and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for two
wears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
EMPER0RS KISS THREE TIMES
Extreme CordiaIity Marks Meeting Of
William and Francis Joseph.

Vienna, June G.-Emperor William
arrived here this morning and was
greeted at the station by Emperor
Francis Joseph in person. The meet
ing was marked by extreme heartiness
and cordiality, the monarchs kissing
each other three times. After intro
ducing their suites, the emperors pro
ceeded to Schoen brunn castle. They
were heartily cheered along the route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
AMERICAN IN BIG RACE
Entered in Auto Run from Frankfort
on-the-Man to Vienna.

Frankfort-On-the-M Main, June 6.-The
Herkomer automobile competition
from this city to Vienna began at sos
this morning. The racers were sent
away at two minutes intervals with
ont incident. Prince Henry, of Prus-
sia, has Goth place. Percy P. Pierce
of Buffalo, ~ Y. was the only Amer
lean who started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
BAD STORM IN OKLAHOMA
Two Killed and Many Farm Houses
Blown Down.

Oklahoma City, Okla, June 1.-TWO
persons were killed and 60 farm houses
destroyed by a heavy wind and hail
storm which swept over the southern
portion of Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory last night. More than 60 families
have been rendered destitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Acquitted of Killing Husband.

Monrovia Cal, June 6.-Mrs. Alber-
ia Dabrner Storrs, daughter of the late
Commander Storrs, U. S. N, and cou-
sin of Mrs. Mamie Langborne Shaw
Astor. was acquitted of the charge of
numbering her husband, Roland S.
Storrs, who died on April ~ MIS-
Storrs said her husband killed himself
while suffering from alcoholic mania.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
PROTECTS WRITER
New Copyright Law Under Con.
sideration by United States
Senate.
NEED OF REVISION SHOWN
Address Delivered by Librarian-House
Takes Up the Sundry Civil
Bill.

Washington, June 6.-The senate
and house committee on patents met
in joint session today and began hear
ings on the copyright BILL The bill is
the product of a series of conferences
in New York and Washington at which
all the creators of work protected by
copyright were represented.
Features Outlined.
A comprehensive statement as to the
principles and nature of the bill was
made to the committee by Herbert Put
nam, librarian of congress. He read
President Roosevelt's emphasis of the
pressing necessity for a general copy
right law to take the place of the frag-
mentary and inadequate provisions of
the present statute.
Takes Up Sundry Civil Bill.
Washington, June G.-The house
went into committee of the whole for
a consideration of the sundry civil bill
when it convened today. The general
debate was limited to two hours when
the bill is to be taken Up under the
5-minute rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Three Killed in Collision.

Cadillac. Mich, June 6.-Three men
were killed yesterday in head on col
lision between a freight and a work
train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad, four miles south of here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Two Arrested as Lynchers.

Springfield, Mo, June 6.-Doss Gal
braith and Hill Gooch, blacksmiths,
were arrested last night charged with
participation in the lynching of three
negroes in this city on the night of
April IA. 1t is believed that the arrests
were made upon the advice of Attorney
General Hadley. Murder is the charge
against them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Sunday Raises $4,000.

Freeport, Ill, June 6.-At a farewell
meeting held by Evangelist w. A. Sun
day last night cash and pledges were
given to wipe out debt of over $10,-
600 on the Y M. c. A. building here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Names a Receiver.

Lewis II. Marks of Chicago has been
named as receiver for the property OF
H. Sheran & Co.. in bankruptcy, by
Referee Adair Peasants. Mr.. Lewis
will Immediately take charge of the
stocks at Rock Island and Cedar Rap
ids,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Takes Up sundry Civil Bill.
DEMOCRATS TO MEET
AT PEORIA AUGUST |

Chicago, June 6.-The democratic
state central committee today decided
to hold the next democratic state con-
yention at Peoria, Aug. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
SEEK INDICTMENTS
Scandal in Eastern Hospitals for
insane Up to Grand
Jury.
SPECIAL ONE IS SUMMONED
Evidence of Brutality Toward Patients
Said to Have Been Un-
covered.

Kankakee, Il., June 6.-The search
light of the Kankakee county grand
jury will be turned on the Eastern
hospital for the insane. Sensational
charges of brutality toward patients of
both sexes, especially those involved
in the recent case of Miss Kittie Ward
of Champaign. who gave birth to a
male child on May 20. will be the sub
ject of a thorough and impartial in
vestigation.
Further startling charges of inhum-
anity 10 patients are made by the Rev.
Walter a. Evans. former Congregation
al minister at Plainfield, ILL.,, who was
a patient of the institution.
Calls Special Jury.
Judge Frank L. Hooper yesterday
called together for special session the
grand jury, which had been discharged
several weeks ago after indicting two
employees of the hospital for stealing
milk Judge Hooper charged the jury
to carefully investigate the Ward case
and use special efforts TO detect the
offender. who is supposed to be an en-
ploye. Previous Investigations by the
hospital trustees and the board of char
tiles have failed TO disclose his ident-
ity.
management Not Concerned.
"It is not necessary" said Jude Hoo
per, that. you concern yourself with
the management and control of the in
stitution, except insofar as it may be
material in determining whether or
nal law has occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
EGG INSPECTORS
ARE LOCKED OUT

Chicago, June C.-Chicago is using
uninspected eggs today for the first
time in many years. All members of
the egg inspectors union. who have
been demanding an increase in wages,
were locked out today by the employ
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
FIRE IN A DYE FACTORY
Kills Two and Injuries Score at New
York City.

New York. June 6.-Fire in the four
story factory of the New York and
Boston Steam Securing and Dyeing
works at sos West Fifty-fifth street
last night caused an explosion on the
first floor which killed two persons
and injured from twenty to thirty 9th
ers. The dead are S. Bernard, the pro-
prietor of the factory and wife, Sarah.