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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
STILL OBSTINATE.
William Nelson Cromwell Again
Refuses to Answer SEN
ator Morgan.
ASKED ABOUT TAFT LETTER
Discusses Use of Word Negotiated"
But Drops Subject at That
Point.

Washington, May 29.-William Mel
son Cromwell was before the senate
committee ON interoceanic canals today
and was examined by Senator Morgan
under his motion to compel the wit
ness to answer certain questions rela-
tive to The United States. The exam
ination was begun by Morgan by call
ing attention to the letter written by
Secretary Taft to Cromwell in which
the former referred to the witness as
having negotiated a sale
Il believe you admitted you negotia-
ted a sale,' said Morgan.
Denies Correctness.
THAT is not correct" replied Crom-
we'll Cromwell said he thought Taft
had used the word negotiated" in a
broad and liberal sense, and that while
protesting he assisted in the compile
ton of the offer of sale, he had done
so as counsel for the new Panama
Canal company, and at no time as n
representative of the United States.
He declined to enter further into the
subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
TAGGART CALLS A MEETING
Democratic Committee to Consider Con.
gressionaI Situation.

French Lick, Ind, May 29.-Chair-
man Thomas Taggart of the democrat
ic national committee has issued a call
for meeting of the subcommittee, to
be held at Washington on Thursday
May 81, for conference with Chair
man J. M. Griggs and members of the
democratic congressional committee.
Matters relating to the democratic con-
gressional situation will be discussed
and arrangements made to give assist
ance in the coming congressional cam
paign. A bureau likely will be estab-
lished for disseminating literature and
providing speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL is
LARGEST EVER REPORTED


er which was heretofore conferred
upon him.
Hung Upon "Jim Crow" Snag.
Washington, May 29.-At a two
hours session of the conferees on the
railroad rate bill' today, number of
undisputed amendments were agreed
to tentatively, and all the disputed
points passed over. Considerable time
was devoted to the discussion of the
so-called Jim Crow" car provision.
This amendment has given the repub-
lican confereeS some concern because
of opposition made by northern ne
groes against the alleged principle in
vOlved in the separation of the races.
Tillman announced he would not con-
sent to any change in the senate pro-
vision.
Favor S-HOur Bill.
Washington, May 29.-The house
committee on labor today authorized
favorable report on the S-hour bill.
Naval Appropriation fn Senate.
Washington, May 29.-The naval ap-
preparation bill was reported to the
senate today. The total increases made
by the senate was $2,461 900. making
grand total of $103,071,000.
Wiring Big Tribute.
Washington, May 29.-"It is stated
that $500,00O,00O will be expended in
the construction of the Panama canal
and its equipment. The effect of this
resolution will be that perhaps $780,
100000 will be wrung as a tribute from
the people to increase the profits of
our protected industries" declared Sen
ator Rayner, in opposing on the floor
of the senate yesterday the joint reso-
luton for the purchase of all articles
for the Panama canal in the United
States unless the prices are ''extortion-
ate and unreasonable in the opinion
of the president. Mr. Rayner took the
occasion not only to oppose the resOlu-
tion strongly, but TO make a bitter at
tack upon the whole system of protect
i've tariff
Explanation Due.
The joint resolution was called up in
the senate by Mr.. Hale. Mr.. Rayner
said he felt that he should explain his
opposition to the measure because the
Maryland Steel company, in his state,
was one of the benefciaries of the
being the lowest bidder for
two steel dredgeS.
Mr.. Rayner said, however, that he
could not allow the consideration of
the benefit which would accrue to indi-
vidual enterprises to change the prin-
ciples for which he had contended dur
Inp his whole DlIhlic career He ScOr-
ed the great corporations which. he
said. were plundering the homes of the
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
POLICE CALLED TO
QUIET CONVENTION
Tennessee Demo ocrats in Turmoil Over
Naming of Temporary
Chairman.

Nashville, May 29.-Soon after the
state democratic gubernatorial convep-
ton was called TO order here today a
wrangle arose over the selection of a
temporary chairman, Pandemonium
reigned in the hall with little prospect
of abatement. There were many heat
ed arguments among the delegates and
several participants came near reach
ing blows. After half an hour of disor-
der, the police were called in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
ACTUAL FIGHTING
HAS ALREADY BEGUN
GuatemaIan insurgents Retreat Across
Mexican Border for
Safety.

Washington, May 29.-Guatemalan
revolutionists, who attacked OcOs have
been driven back across the. Mexican
border. but small parties of revolution
lists are appearing at various other
points along the Mexican boundary and
the Guatemalan govern
ment This information is contained
in dispatch received at the state de-
partment today from American Min
lister Combs at Guatemala.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
FIVE MEN DROWNED
WHEN DAM BREAKS
Sheep Shearing Corral in Nevada
Flooded BY Rushing
Waters.

Reno. New. May 29.-Three MeXi-
cans. an Indian, and a Chinaman, were
drowned yesterday at Golconda, q,
small town 200 miles from here, by the
breaking of the dam in Pole Greek
canyon, near large sheep shearing
corral. The released water flooded the
canyon. carrying the men and build
ings with it. Several men were in
jured severely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
TELL WHAT THEY SAW
AT THE PACKING PLANTS

thousand feet, after declaring that the
company never had franchise from
the city, passed an ordinance granting
it a 25-year franchise and fixing the
rate at 80 cents The ordinance also
provides that the gas must be 22 can
die power and that the company must
furnish meters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
PRESIDENT TO PORTSMOUTH
Speaks Tomorrow Before the Army and
.t- Navy Union.

Washington, May 29.-President
Roosevelt will leave this afternoon for
Portsmouth. Va, where tomorrow he
will deliver an address before the
Army and Navy union. The trip to
Portsmouth will be made on the cruis
er Mayfiower The president will be
accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt. his
sister-in-law. Miss Carow. and his chill
dren. Ethel and Quentin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
Indicted Banker to Return.

Los Angeles, May 29.-Jacob Wool
ner, the Peoria banker, who is i'll at
the Hotel Pepper. has been informed
that grand jury has returned a true
bill against him at Peoria. Although
Woolner is in bad health now, he will
return TO his home when wanted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH
United Presbyterian Church Growing
Fast in New TeUitory

Richmond. Ind. May 29.-The com
mittee on church extension submitted
its report to the United Presbyterian
general assembly today. n shows an
Increasing demand for help and de-
ciares there is an open door for great
or work. a decided advance was shown
in strictly new territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
WORST BLIZZARD REPORTED
Most Severe Storm Of Year Raging at
Baker City. Ore.

Baker City, Ore, May 29.-The worst
blizzard of the year occurred in the
mountains at Baker City yesterday.
At Elkhorn nine inches of snow has
fallen, and ii is still showing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
YAWLS MAKE A LATE START
Two Resume Bermuda Race After a
Breakdown.

New York, May 29-The two racing
yawls. Lila and Tamerline. which with
drew from the race to Bermuda for
the $500 cup offered by Sir Thomas
Upton, after the Lila's mast was brok-
en- on Saturday. made a fresh start for
Bermuda today The Gauntlet. the
third boat entered. ought now to be
half way to Bermuda if no mishaps
have befallen her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
BILL FOR OMAHA CITY CLERK
Former Official Charged With Tsmper.
mo With Ballots.

Omaha. May 29.-An Indictment
against William II. Elbourn. former city
clerk of Omaha. charging him with
tampering with me ballots, in the re-
cent republican primary election, was
returned by the grand jury yesterday.
Ten indictments were also returned
against election officers for alleged mis-.
conduct in the operation OF voting ma
chimes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
CORA GOES BACK
Out of Jail Few Days and
Starts on War Path With
Razor.
"LOIDY" STEALS HER MAN
Bound Over to Grand Jury-Grl Gets
on Wrong Dress and Trouble
Follows.

Having had her liberty for several
days, Cora Tate became impatient and
is now in the tolls again, Magistrate
Elliott having bound her over TO the
grand jury last night on a charge of
assault with a deadly weapon, fixing
her bond at $500, which meant Jail for
Cora.
Cora is colored woman who is not
a stranger to cell No. 1 in the police
station. Last night while Magistrate
Elliott was disposing of other cases,
that she was threatening to do some
carving with a razor in her neighbor-
hood The wagon was sent down and
her case was soon disposed of
1t seems that Cora was entertaining
a gentleman who was claimed by an
other woman. The other woman inter
fered and induced him 10 leave with
the result that Cora started on the trail
with the razor.
Gets Wrong Dress.
Gussie Grams was assessed So and
costs on charge of disorderly con-
duct. she having been guilty of donning
the dress of her roommate, Maggie
and wearing it away. The two
were employed at the Hotel Harms.
Fred Anderson, who was charged
with stealing a lubricator from the
Harper house. was arraigned and
bound over to the grand jury by Mag
istrate Elliott, the bond being fixed at
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
MOB OF LYNCHERS
Who Had Secured Retriai for
Murder.

Monroe. La, May pa mob en-
gagged a special train here last night
and went to Tallulah, where they fore
ed the Jail and hanged r. T. Rogers,
white man, and alleged murderer of
Jesse Brown, prominent merchant at
Girrard. Rogers was tried and found
guilty. He got change of venue and
a retrial was ordered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
Russian Government Deaf
to Demands of
DOuma.
TREATS AS HARMLESS
No Change of Ministry But Con-
ciIiatory Policy is
Continued.

ST. Petersburg. May 29.-As fore
Shadowed in the Associated Press dis
patch last night, the government has
decided on its course of action with
reference to the vote of lack of con-
fidence of the lower house and its de-
mand for the resignation of the min
istry. 1t will swallow parliament's af-
front and treat its resolution simply as
a declaration beyond its competency
and consequently as not binding upon
the monarch.
Ignores Demands.
In other words, the government has
decided to ignore the demand of the
lower house. and the ministry will not
resign. but neither will parliament be
dissolved. Moreover. instead of treat
ing the action of the lower house as a
cause for offense, the ministry will
continue its conciliatory attitude in the
hope the storm will subside. and unless
parliament takes some revolutionary
action, the original plan of prolonga-
ton of the session until it is time for
the summer vacation at the end of
June will be carried out.
Offer own Projects.
In the meantime the government will
offer its own projects for the solution
of the agrarian question. etc, and if
they are rejected the lower house will
be allowed to elaborate its own pro-
jects. No amnesty will be granted. but
political prisoners will be released as
rapidly as possible. The ministry is
evidently strongly convinced its agra
rian program will win the support of
the conservative interests of the coun-
try which naturally are frightened at
the universal scheme for the eXpropria-
tion of land proposed by the lower
house Both the ministry and court
camarilla are understood to have join
ed in the decision to adopt the above
tactics.
Calmcr in Spirit.
The spirit of the lower house is much
calmer today. At the opening session
a communication from the premier was
read announcing the Interpolation re-
garding the death sentence imposed by
court martial at Riga of eight work
men accused of political murder and
robbery had been transmitted to War
Minister Rudiger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
PENNSYLVANIA HAS
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE

Reading, Pa, May 29.-Reports from
southern counties this afternoon tell of
earth tremors and vibrations which
created great alarm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
JAMES E. SCRIPTS PASSES
Founder and Publisher of Detroit
EVENING News.

Detroit. Mich, May 29.-James e.
Scripps, founder and for many years
publisher of the Evening News of this
city. died today. after long Illness,
aged IL Inflammation of the spinal
cord was the cause of death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
FIXES GAS PRICE AT 80 CENTS
Gaiesburg City Council Cuts 20 Cents
From Offer of Company.

Galesburg. H.. May 29.-The city
council. last night, instead of accept
ing the gas company's proposition to
furnish gas at flat rate of $1.10 per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
BRITISH BEAT ZULUS OFF
Defeat Large Force Killing 20 in Battle
in Natal.

Durham, Natal, May 29.-Six hundred
rebel Zulus surrounded and attacked
Colonel Leuchar's force yesterday near
Buffalo river After two hours fight
ing the Zulus fled, leaving 20 killed.
The British loss was one killed and
three wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
Government Investigators
Took No Testimony
Whatever.
REPORT DUE THURSDAY
Washington Officials Show
Much interest In the
Subject.

Washington. May 29.-The report Of
Messrs. Neil and Reynolds, special
commissioners of the president regard
ing their investigation into the sani
tary and other conditions existing in
the several packing houses is being
facilited. but ii was stated today prob
ably it would NOT be submitted before
Thursday.
No Testiniony Taken.
Neither Neil or Reynolds will dis
close the nature of their report but 1t
can be stated authoritatively il will
not contain affidavits or testimony of
any kind from anyone. but rather will
be a complete summary of what they
themselves saw.
Discussed In Cabinet.
Additional facts were developed at
the White house today regarding the
Beverdige meat inspection amendment
TO the agricultural bill. The matter
was discussed briefly at a meeting Of
the cabinet, but no definite action was
taken.
Stockmcn Bring Pressure.
Pressure is being brought on west
ern senators and representatives To
secure some notifications OF the
amendment i'm the interest OF stock
raisers. 1t is urged generally that II
is made To safeguard the interests Uf
stockmen and prevent them from an.
noyance and loss in business.
Meat inspection Up.
Washington. May % The agricul.
81
cial interest attaches because the meat
inspection amendment was placed In il
in the senate. is now before the house
committee on agriculture. The bin
would have been sent direct to confer
ence yesterday had not the minority
leader. Williams. indicated he would
object 10 unanimous consent for such
procedure. There will be a meeting
of the committee before the conference
is asked.
No Request for Hearing.
So far there has been no request
made for a hearing on the part of the
packers. Ii is understood this request
would be granted by the committee.
coupled with the understanding that II
the packers were heard the committee
WOulu ueSlTe also 10 near lue Oluel
side and this might necessitate making
public the special reports regarding
sanitary conditions. etc, now in Gus.
tody of the president
Three New Propositions.
As analyZed by members of the com.
mittee the inspection amendment con.
tains three new propositions. II ex-
tends inspection to the products con.
sumed in this country. provides for san.
itary inspection of packing plants and
places the cost of inspection ON the
packers.
Wants Beef Data.
Washington, May 29.-Representa-
tive Sulzer today introduced resolu-
ton calling upon the president IL not
incompatible with convenience for the
reports of Charles p. Mel and James
b. Reynolds lin connection with their
investigation of the meat trust, stock
yards and meat packing houses of Chi
cago and other places. and all data, ex-
hibits. and correspondence in any way
relating to the same" IL is under
stood Finley of South Carolina, will in
troduce a similar resolution at the sug-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
No Request for Hearing.
Three New Propositions.

As analyzed by members of the com.
mittee the inspection amendment con
tains three new propositions. II ex-
tends inspection TO the products con.
sumed in this country. provides for san.
itary inspection of packing plants and
places the cost of inspection on the
packers -- --
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29
Discussed In Cabinet.

Pressure is being brought on west
ern senators and representatives tc
secure some notifications Of the
amendment in the interest OF stoch
raisers. 1t is urged generally that II
is made To safeguard the interests Ui
stockmen and prevent them from an
noyance and loss in business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-29

The bill provides for the appoint
ment by the attorney general, if the
secretary of the treasury desires, of
solicitor of customs at salary of So
O0e and such assistant solicitors as are
necessary. at salaries of $4,000. The
bill will probably he called up for COIL
sideration in the house Thursday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
Items in Brief.


Mcbride keeps full stock of school
books and supplies.
New Shirt Waists just arrived at
Manassas.
Prime corn-fe6 beef and pork at r.
j. Boddy's.
See the fine cut glass for sale by G.
A. Barrett & Co. s.
Your horses will get fat if you use
Deering mower.
The latest novels are to be found at
McBride's Palace drugstore.
Green Trading Stamps at the Mos
grove Mercantile Company.
Ask your neighbor what kind of a
mower he has. Its Deering.
For your laundry. call up Parker q
Lanes barber shop, phone 81.
The Deering rakes are just as good
as their mowers.
Try one of Boldly s. fine sugar cured
hams. They are delicious.
We still have the famous Coles air
tight heaters. Q. A. Barrett & Co.
"Autocrat" stationery, the best
kind at McBride's.
Can't we show you some of our
Rogers silverware? G. A. Barrett &
Co.
You should see the fine line of
buggies and hacks at G. A. Barrett &
Co. 8.
All who are indebted to Mrs. Lille
Miller are requested to call and settle
their accounts in full by July /. At.
You get the celebrated Green Trading
Stamps absolutely free at Mosgrove
Mercantile Co.
Over 500 ladies' neck arrangements,
a sample line, no two alike, at one-h half
price. Call at Manassas.
Farmers that are in need of ranch
hands, should call on Craghead &
Hays. Rural telephone connection
in office. At.
Three little rules we all should keep,
To make life happy and bright,
Smile in the morning, smile at noon,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
Pioneer drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
Following The Flag.

When our soldiers went to Cuba
and the philippines, health was the
most important consideration. Willis
I. Morgan, retired Commissary Ser
geant. U S. A. Rural Route /, Concord,
N. H., says: II was two years in Gu
ba and two years in the Philippines,
and being subject to colds, I took DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consnmp-
tion, which kept me in perfeot health
And now, in New Hampshire, we find
that it is the best medicine in the
world for coughs, colds, bronchial
troubles and all lung diseases. /" Guar
auteed by VIM. Mcbride, druggist.
Price SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
4TH At HOME AND ABROAD
Athena People Celebrate at Peudleton
and Helix.

Athena people for the most part
attended the Fourth of July celebra-
tions at Pendleton and Helix, both
of which places had splendid attrac-
tions, and especially was this true Of
Pendleton, where everything possible
was done for the comfort and con-
venience of the people.
The excursion train passed Athena
earlier than was anticipated and sew
eral who intended to spend the day in
Pendleton were left. A number went
down on the mixed train at noon, aud
several took the evening passenger,
returning on the excursion at mid
night. Everything was carried out
as advertised, with the one exception
of the balloon ascension1 The ascen-
sion did not take place, owing to a
rent in the canvas, which permitted
the gas to escape faster than it was
possible to generate it.
Out at Helix a rousing old time
celebration took place, and large
number of Athena people took part in
the exercises. In addition to a
large number of Athena citizens being
at the celebration, the "Colts" met
the Helix ball team on the diamond
and Fay Legrow had couple of his
running horses there. The Colts
lost to Helix by the score of to r.
Mr.. LeGrow took all the races they
would let him enter his horses I'D.
George Myrick won the saddle pony
race.
at home no sort of celebration wal
attempted, and all who remained
at home put in the time trying to keel
rooI
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
The Summer Season.

The 0. R. & N. will sell round trip
tickets to North Beach points, Ilwaoo
to Nahcatla. inclusive and to Seaside
and Clatsop Beach, from Athena for
$1,000. Dates of sale June 10, to
August %, inclusive. Final return
limit Septempber 80.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
Excursion Rates. ;

The o. R. & N. Co. will sell round
trip tickets to any station within 200
miles of Athena for occasion of 4th of
July at one and one-third rate. Tick
cts on sale July 2, 3 and T. Time limit
July 6.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06

If there is no Piano in the house,
one should be purchased or at least
hired. And it should be one Of the
BEST PIANOS
shown in our rooms. These instru-
ments are the perfection Of mechan-
cal workmanship and are unexcelled
ior sweetness and richness of tone.
STANLEY PIANO HOUSE,
Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-07-06
church of Christ.

Services every Lords day. Bible
SC hool at 10 a. m. preaching at ii;
Y. P. s. G. E. at p. m- I; preaching
at s. D. m. Prayer meeting on Wed
nesday evening at s. The public is
invited to attend all of these services.
V. L. Hoven, Minister.