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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
YALE IS WINNING
Old Ellis Oarsmen Triumph Over
Those of Harvard Uni.
versity
IN ANNUAL ROWING RACES
Ideal Conditions and Big Crowds for
Yearly Events on the Thames
River.

New London, Conn, June 2S.-The
weather conditions for the Yale-Harv-
ard boat races ON the Thames today
were splendid, cool, refreshing breeze
blowing down river and the water al
most without ripple. The crowd in
attendance at the two morning races
was very large and was greatly aug
mented throughout the day. Every
train, steam and electric, reaching the
city brought in rowing devotees by the
hundreds. The event of the day. the
varsity eight. was scheduled for in
the afternoon.
Columbia Man Referee.
Guy Richards of Columbia was ref
cree. The first race was between the
Yale and Harvard freshmen eight over
a course two miles in length, begin
ming at the bridge at New London and
ending up at the navy yard.
Was Nip and Tuck.
The start was made at 1885, Yale
having a slight advantage. At the half
mile the boats were on even terms and
Harvard slowly showed its bow ahead
of Yale. 1t was nip and tuck to the
mile anu Il ndlI mark, edCH crew AFTER
gaining a slight lead over it's
opponent. Leaving the mile and half
post, Harvard led, but Yale overcame
this advantage and won the race.
Yale Won First.
New London, June 2S.-Yale won
the freshmen eight. Time-10:35;
10:41.
Yale Has Easy Time.
The varsity four, distance two miles
up stream. started at 11:13. Harvard
caught the water, but Yale spurted into
the lead Harvard was leading by a
quarter of length at the quarter mile,
but Yale spurted and brought both on
even terms, Harvard rowing 3S and
Yale 26 strokes to the minute.
Increased Lead.
Yale led at the half by a half length,
and steadily drew away from Harvard.
and at the mile mx was leading by
two lengths and a half At the mile
and half station Yale led by four
lengths. Yale hugged shore and in
creased the lead on her way to the fin
sh, winning by over eight lengths.
Yale's time, 11:46 3-5; Harvard, 12:14.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
DIRECT VOTE ON SENATORS
More Governors Accept invitation to
Iowa Conference.

Des Moines, June Ex-Governor
Cummins has received answers from
three governors accepting his invita-
ton to a conference relative to the
election of United States senators by
the people. Governors Beckham of
Kentucky, Deneen of Illinois, and Pri-
vate Secretary Perley of the governor
of New York will send legeates. Gov
ernor Terrill of Georgia said the mat
ter would be referred to the Legislature.
which meets next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
JAIL FOR RICH NEW YORKER
Elliott F. Shepard Escapes Part of Sen
tence for Auto Death.

Paris, June 2S.-The ministry of JUS
tice has rendered a decision on the ap-
plication of Elliott F. Shepard of New
York. grandson of the late w. II. Van
derbilt. TO remit the three months i'm
prisonment imposed upon him, with
fines of $120 and $4,000. for running
over and killing a girl while driving an
automobile at ST. Ouen in April, 1905.
The ministry will advise Il reduction of
the sentence to six weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

Harrisburg. Pa, June 2S.-The demo
Gratis of Pennsylvania decided to cast
their lot with the Lincoln party. COM
posed of reformers who have broken
away from the republican party, in the
fight to rout the diScredited republican
machine at the polls once more, as was
done last fall The movement for fu-
sion won, after having been fought bit
terly by the old leaders of the demo-
cratic state organization. Lewis En-
cry, Jr., the nominee of the Lincoln
party for governor, and the other can
didates in the above ticket were NOM
mated.
Emery was nominated on the first
ballot by a vote of 261 TO 60 for Arthur
G. Dewalt.
Comes of Good Family.
Mr.. Black, the nominee for second
place. is a grandson of the late Judge
Jere S. Black, attorney general in pres
ident Buchanan's cabinet, and son of
the late Chauncey F. Black. lieutenant
governor of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Greasy is the democratic leader
of the house of representatives and
WdS SSHSIoi Dy
the recent prohibition convention.
Platform E'avors Bryan.
Milwaukee. June 2S.-The democrat
ic platform as prepared by the COM
mittee on resolutions after an all night
session and presented to the conven-
ton as a whole today for ratification.
strongly endorses Bryan as the demo
cratic candidate for president in 1908.
Among other things the platform de-
mands the enforcement of the statutes
against all trusts; combinations and
monopolies. favors a revision of the
present tariff election of United
States senators by direct vote; and
control and regulation of
all public service corporations.
Touches State Issues.
On state matters the report favors
a law comforting upon municipalities
the power to regulate public service
favors two cents per mile
as the maximum passenger railroad
rate, taxation on an adj valorem basis
and amendments 10 the primary cleo
ton law.
The convention at 12;40 took a re-
cess until 2:30 The platform as pre-
sented by the committee on resolutions
had been acted upon only partially.
When the resolution referring to Bryan
was read there was a tumult of ap
plause lasting minutes.
Two Conventions in Vermont.
Burlington, VT. June 2S.-This city
today was the scene of two. state con-
ventions. One was the convention
Of the democratic party and the other
a gathering of independent voters inl
to a call issued by percival
Clement. who some time ago announced
himself as independent candidate for
governor. Many delegates to the dem
)cratic convention were in favor of n i
fusion with the Clement forces, with
Clement as the gubernatorial. nominee. |
Others, however, were decidedly op-I
posed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
REWARD FOR WAR ON QUACKs
DR.. Wahrer of Fort Madison Made
President of Tri-State Society.

Galesburg, H., June 2S.-In recogni-
ton of his warfare against quackery
and in approval of his paper against
food adulteration and medicinal nos
trums, DR.. C. F. Wahrer of Fort Madi-
son was elected president of the Tri-
State Medical society, comprising Illi-
nois, Iowa and Missouri. Other officers
elect are:
First Vice President-Dr. Bertha Van
hoosen, Chicago.
Second Vice President - DR.. T. c..
Witherspoon, st. Louis.
Secretary-Dr. Paxton, Chicago.
Treasurer-Dr. Emory Lanpher, St
Louis.
The next annual meeting will be held
in Moberly, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

NdSullSJOU, IL. -, J uUe Eo--r OllOW-
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress:
SENATE - Announcement of a dead
lock in the conference on the meat in
bill was made in the sen
ate. Senator Bailey made long reply
To the recent attack upon him in tho
Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Senator
warren smoke in support of his resolu-
tion relative to the live stock industry.
Ihc naturalization bin was passed. but
Senator La Toilette was unable to Sc
cure n vote on his bill limiting the
hours of service on railroad trains An
almost complete report on the Sundry
civil bill was accepted. In executive
treaty. in relation to Moroccan affairs
shall be brought to vote Dee. II, at
the next session of congress. the latest
date on which action could be had if
the convention. Senator Bacon also
moved that the senate agree to vote ON
the Santo Domingo treaty Dec Ia; At
the request of the republicans, how
ever he allowed the question To go over
HOUSE-The general deficiency bill.
the last of the big money measures
was passed in the house. about $60O.OOo
being added 10 the measure as report
cd from committee The amendment
lcgaliZing the collection of duties in
peace treaty and March. 1902, which
was cut out OF the bill on a point of
special rule. The senate bill providing
for lock canal at Panama was passed
The conference sought by the senate on
the bill creating United States dis
trict court for China was agreed TO, and
MeSSrS. Perkins. DENLY. and Howard
We're named as conferees. At 6 r. m.
was followed by night session devoted
to the discussion of political affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
NOUROMTSEFF TO
BE NEW PREMIER?
Called at ST. Petersburg Re-
wives Rumor.

St Petersburg, June 2S.-Constitu-
tional democrats were hurriedly sum
moned to caucus this afternoon and
it was again rumored negotiations are
proceeding with them for the formation
of a ministry headed by Nouromtseff.
president of the lower house of parlia-
metn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
GO TO THE PRESIDENT BUT
ALL EFFORTS PROVE Vain
DOWIE USED CASH
FOR OWN EXPENSES
Teller in Zion City Bank Says His Ac'
count is Overdrawn
$481 1897.

Chicago, June 28.-In the hearing OF
the Dowie case today, +. f. Harwood,
teller of the Zion City bank testified
the books of the. bank show Dowie's
account in the bank is overdrawn in
the amount of $4S1 .337. From the ma
ture of the checks. Harwood said. it
appeared to have been used by Dowie
for personal expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Shriners in Burlinoton.

A company of about forty members
of Kaaba temple of the Mystic Shrine
yesterday afternoon went to Burling-
ton, where tonight the degrees of the
order will be conferred on a large
class. The Shriners took passage on
the steamer Helen Blair. Included in
the party was a number of members
from Rock Island. They return Satur-
day morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
IN SAND PIT FOR % HOURS
New York Plumber Fights for Life in
Trench.

New York June 2S.-After fighting
against death for more than % hours.
Jeremiah Fisher, a plumber. was res
cued alive today from a sand pit at
Tompkinsville. Staten Island. in which
he had been imprisoned since yester-
day afternoon. The rescued man was
in pitiable condition from exhaustion
and may not survive the effects OF the
frightful ordeal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
COR0NER'S VERDICT HOLDS
THAW FOR KILLING WHITE
COURT DECLARES
ELECTION ILLEGAL
Peoria School Board HoIdovers Un
seated in Action Growing Out
of Dougherty Case.

Peoria, ILL.,, June 2S.-(SpeciaD =
board were declared Illegally elected
today in quo warranto proceedings
brought by tax payers following the
Dougherty scandal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Priests House Blown Up.

Wausau. Wis. June 2S.-An attempt
was made last night to wreck the home
of Father Miller, the Roman Catholic
priest at Poniatowski. near here. Dy-
Mantle, it is said. was placed under a
corner of the house and exploded. dam
aging the building badly. Father Mil
Ter was asleep at the time but escaped
uninjured. The motive is mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

Thaw. MY nerves are unstrung; the
tension is great. | will not be exam
ined today" Pressed for a clearer ex-
planation of his refusal, he said:
Call 1t Obstinacy.
Il haven't any; | have none at all.
Put it down to obstinacy, if you wish
He had promised Olcott before the ex-
aminers met TO submit to the examina-
tion.
This refusal will hurt you" Olcott
is said to have pleaded.
Il don't care. Nothing but absolute
force will get me to allow myself to be
examined or to say anything today.
think | first ought to talk to Dr. Ham
ilton and then have talk with Mr.
Delafield. Later 1 will tell you whether
| will talk with the committee or not
He was then taken back to his cell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Saloon Cash Divides Church.

Nokomis. H., June 2S.-Rev. e. S.
Refs, pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal church at Coffeen, has resigned his
pastorate after a church trial which
was held because he accepted contri-
button for the church from saloon
keeper A portion of his congregation
violently opposed the acceptance of the
so-called tainted money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Is HOTTEST DAY OF
SUMMER AT CHICAGO

Chicago. June 2S.--This is the hot
test day in the year, the mercury reach
ing 81 in the weather Office at o'clock.
Two deaths attributable TO the heat,
and several prostrstions were re-
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Troops of First Arrested.

Springfield Ill.,. June 2S.-Numbers
of soldiers of the lst regiment We're ar
rested and placed in the guardhouse
yesterday for smoking cigarets before
the guards discovered that the order
prohibiting them only applied to the
stables
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
WIND BLOWS OVER
TRAIN OF II CARS

Cheyenne, wyo., June 2S.-The high
wind early today blew over train of
IL cars at Weir, small station east of
Cheyenne. The cars were used as
quarters for Japanese laborers. Twen-
ty laborers were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

night. His eyes were bulging and di-
lated" said he, 'and his face was very
white. After the shooting heard him
say. He ruined my wife and did it. -
Said He Saved wife's Life.
Warner Paxton, an engineer testified
he accompanied the prisoner and Mrs.
Thaw down in the elevator and when
asked as to what conversation passed
between Thaw and his wife he said:
"The woman said, Look at the fix you
have pushed yourself into now Thaw
said, It's all right, dearie. | have prob
ably saved your life. The witness
said the prisoner was not excited, but
appeared cool and calm.
Visits Grand Jury Room.
Soon after the close of the inquest
proceedings against Thaw began be-
fore the grand jury. At noon Mrs.
Thaw entered the grand jury room
accompanied by her counsel.
Mrs. Thaw remained about Is min
utes. She then left in company with
her husbands counsel and went to the
time, it is understood, the indictment
against Thaw was being drawn up.
Indicted for Murder.
The grand jury returned an indict-
ment against Thaw charging murder in
the first degree. Thaw will plead TO
the indictment before Justice Cowen
tomorrow.
Mrs. Thnw VIII Not Testify.
New York. June 2S.-A decision was
reached today that Mrs. Harry Thaw
will refuse TO testify before the grand
jury and that she will plead she should
not be made to give any evidence that
might be damaging to her husband.
Mrs Thaw asked permission of ner
husbands counsel to attend the cor
oner's inquest today and sit by her
husbands side, but the request was
denied.
Find Thaw Sane.
New York, June 2S.-That Harry X.
Thaw. slayer of Stanford White, is per-
fectly sane was the report made by
alienists retained by the district at
office to examine into the
prisoners mental condition. This re-
DOrt was mdue dtteI Jue puS olCIdh
had spent an hour with Thaw, who, in
defiance of the advice of his counsel,
former Judge Olcott, refused to answer
any questions and declared nothing
short of actual force would compel him
to submit to a physical examination.
When the physicians called upon the
prisoner, Thaw said firmly as the first
member was introduced to him by DR..
Allan McLane Hamilton, retained for
the defense:
81 beg your pardon, 1 will answer no
questions whatever"
Parties Questions.
Then began general conversation
On trivial subjects with DIR. Austine |
Flint and Dr. Hamilton, Thaw deftly
parrying any questions that had any
bearing on his mental or physical con-
1ition. Finding him obdurate, the doc
tors summoned Olcott, but to him
Thaw vehemently reiterated his deter
nination to answer no questions.
''You can put it down to the condi-
ion of my feelings, # you WILL said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Girls Escape from Fire.

Knoxville, Tenn, June Is The
girls of the dormitory of Knox county
industrial school was destroyed by fire
today. Fifty-eight girls sleeping in
the building escaped without injury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
Pennsylvania Democrats
Prepare to Wipe Out
G. O. P. Machine.
FOR BRYAN
Advanced Stand on Issues of
Day Taken In the
Platform.

PENNSYLVANIA TICKET.
For Governor .'..... Lewis Emery, Jr.
For Lieutenant Governor. Jere S. Black
For Auditor General William T. Greasy
For Secretary of Internal Affairs :.
...-.............. John J. Green
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
CLAIMS OF SAC AND FOX INDIANS
ARE HELD UP BY THE PRESIDENT

the money. Their claim is contested
by the Kansas branch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
say Tax Unconstitutional.

The third conference of the day
had been concluded a short time before
Proctor made his statement. At that
conference he offered the compromise
proposition. which was met by the
house conferees with the argument that
it would be unconstitutional on the
ground that congress has no authority
to levy a direct tax upon chattels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28
EPlTOME OF DOlNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, ID. c., June 2S.-Follow
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

Washington. June 2S.-The confer
ees on the agricultural bill at 2:10 re-
ported a disagreement in regard TO the
meat inspection amendment. Senator
Proctor reported to the senate an
agreement was reached as TO the other
provisions of the bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-28

There was much speculation today
as to just what position Mrs. Thaw
would take, when she appeared before
the grand jury. 1t was asserted the
wife had told her friends she would go
to prison rather than testify in the
grand jury room where proceedings
are secret and where only the counsel
is a representative of the district at
torney's Office.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-12-13
CAMDEN's CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL

The new Congregational chapel, recently
completed, is very pretty structure, one
story in height and modern in STYLE A
veranda runs along the front.
Entrance at the northeast corner is into
reception hall, 19x17, and this opens into the
main vestry, an attractive room, 45x2S feet.
The reception hall and vestry both connect
with the ladies' room on the front, which is
22x17, and very cosy room. 1t has fire.
place and lavatOry opens off one side.
Back of the main vestry is the cOmmOdl-
Gus dining room connecting with double
doors and other doorways at each end. The
dining room is 22x42 and connects with a
convenient pantry, 12x7, and kitchen, 11x12
A side entrance connects with back hall
which opens into the dining room and kitch-
Ell and also to the cellar way.
The rooms have hard wood floors and
simple but pretty finish. 1t is heated by
two furnaces.
The Congregational people ought to take
great pleasure in their new building The
building has been finely built by Contractor
S. G. Ritterbush, who was also the architect
T he building committee are Chas. Atkins,
E. c. Fletcher and J. ii. Hodgman.
Two granite blocks, one on each side, set
in the UNDERMINING, bear the dates of the
building of the present building, 1906, and
the former building, 1852 These blocks
were gift. The building cost between
$1,000 and ,OOO-Camden Herald
The chapel was dedicated Dec. 9Th and
the exercises were of very interesting
order. An informal reception was held
from to p. m. and the pastor, Rev. L. d.
Evans, was assisted in receiving by mem
bers of the society. Late in the afternoon
light refreshments were served and the
dedicatory exercises were held at O'clock
The following was the program for the
evening exercises:
Anthem, Break Forth Into Joy, by the
choir.
Presentation of chapel keys to church
and parish by s. G. Ritterbush, the archi-
tect of the handsome edfice. The keys
were accepted by Reuel Robinson, presi-
dent Of the board of directors, in behalf the
church and parish. The dedication prayer
was made by Rev. J. H. Quimby of Rock
land. Then followed the dedication act,
led by the pastor, Rev. L. D. Evans.
Anthem by the choir, Praise Ye the
Father.
Then short and appropriate addresses
were made by Rev. L. D. Evans, Rev. l. A.
Flint of Warren, Rev. E. NJ. Cousins of
Th0maston, Rev. j. II. Quint of Rockland,
Rev. Henry Jones, and Rev. E. Fl. Boynton
of Camden.
The benedicti0n was pronounced by the
pastor, Rev. L. ID. Evans.
Mrs. Reuel Robinson acted as accompa-
MIST
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-12-13
POST CARD COLLECTIONS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. A
sspost card crank" myself am always in
terested in them, and Liberty boasts some
energetic collectors and consequently some
fine collections, though perhaps none better
than that owned by Miss Lillian Brown,
who has between four and five hundred in
all. Miss Brown has nearly one hundred
views of Maine, among them Madison
Bridge, the Blaine Mansion, Old Fort West
ern, Fort Halifax, several of Friendship,
several of Camden, including the famous
Maiden Cliff, immortalized by the indian
girls tragic and sorrowful death; that
gigantic boulder known as Balance Rock,
Bar Harbor the Camden Turnpike "a storm
on the Maine coast; beautiful Casco Castle
"from the sea-" that curiosity called "Ihe
Ovens" at York, Me. !: Longfellow Mansion
at Portland, Grindle Point Light, Islesboro !;
some fine views of Belfast; the beautiful
Poland Spring House and the Mansion
House at Poland, and one of Beauchamp
Point, which Francis has made famous.
She also has the court houses of vari-
GUS States; post offices in many noted
places, Cleveland, o., Rochester, n. T.,
etc. the Catholic University, Washington,
D. C. and The White House; Washday in
Japan, wonderland" Mass. y Landing OF
the Pilgrims; Priscilla and John Alden :;
the historic tea tax tempest; boyhood
home of ''Stonewall' Jackson; Wall street,
n. Y; Confederate Monument in Mary
| land the Old Slave Mart in St. Augustine,
Fla. the Masonic Temples in Danville, Va,
and Trenton, N. j.; Castle Craig, Conn. ;
the famous Betsy Ross House birthplace
of Old Glory y State House, Boston, Mass. ;
home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, MASS. y
home of Longfellow, Mass y views OF the
| ssCatskills ;" Grand Canyon in Arizona :;
Theodore Roosevelt and family; Roosevelt's
home at Oyster Bay, L. l.; State, War and
Navy Department building in Washington,
ID. G.; Ethan Allen monument; picking
cotton, hauling it with mules, and the old
cotton press and some other views OF ante
belum days. There are several fine views
of Florida, goodly number of California,
both before and since the "quake;;' White
Mountain scenes; the famous "Old Oaken
Bucket" n. ii. number of foreign views
including Paris, Stockholm, Nice, etc. !;
historic old Dryburgh Abbey; Columbus at
the Spanish court; Bancroft Tower, Mass.
and number from Palm Beach, Fla
Some of the finest buildings, the best bat
tie ships, handsomest scenes and loftiest
structures to be seen in America are pic
tured in Miss Browns collection. lime
and space forbid detailed account; but it
is beautiful and instructive as well as in
teresting sight Some beautifully illum-
mated and some very handsome frosted
ones lend beauty as well as interest. Near
ly every State is represented. This is a
delightful fad with me and l am always
glad to hear of the success of other col
ectors and so have described Miss Browns
collection at length, thinking others may be
interested, and hope we may hear of other
collections Miss Brown is very modest in
regard to her collection, which is indeed
fine one.
Liberty, Me.