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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
CANNOT IDENTIFY THE BODY
Dead Man Found in School House Near
Cambridge.

Cambridge. ILL.,, Aug.2.-The body of
an unknown man was found late Tues
day afternoon in the Pleasant Hill
school house yard in Munson township,
short distance north of this city, and
all efforts to identify the body thus far
proved futile, owing TO the advanced
stage of decomposition which the re-
mains were in wheR found. The body
had been dead for at least week and
the features were unrecogniZable. The
school yard is passed by one of the
main Travelled thoroughfares of the
county and the strong odor from the
corpse is what led to the discovery.
The body is apparently that OF a man
sixty years of age. about FIVE feet.
eight inches in height, and wearing
rough clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
ACCUSED OF BLACKLISTING
Louisville and Nashville Train Dis.
patcher Held for Trial.

Louisville. KY. g.2.-United States
Commissioner Cassin has held ]. NJ.
Scott, chief train dispatcher of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, in
$500 bonds to answer at the October
term of the United States district
court for alleged violation of the Erd-
man arbitration law. Members of the
Order of Railroad Telegraphers testi-
fed that Scott had violated all the pro
visions of the act, which provides that
no employer or his agent shall require
any agreement from an employe engag-
ed in moving interstate commerce to
abstain from joining labor union:
that no employe shall be threatened
with discharge for Joining or remain
ing a member of a union, and that no
emplOye or applicant for employment
shall be blacklisted or Disseminated
against for affiliating with a union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
LAY PLANS To SPREAD THE FLAMES
OF REVOLUTION THROUGHOUT RUSSIA
LAST TESTIMONY
In HARTJE CASE
in Sensational Pittsburg Di.
vrce Suit to Be Begun
Monday.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 2.-The taking of
testimony in the Hartje divorce case
closed today, and the arguments will be
begun Monday.
Just before adjournment of the trial
yesterday Fred Long, newspaper
man, was called to the stand by coun-
sci for Mrs. Hartje. Long testified
that Attorney Marion, of Hartje's coun-
sci. told him in February of a number
of letters in possession of the Hartje
lawyers This was several months be-
fore Fisher, Hartje's brother in law
said he had told cou- 5el of their ex-
istance. This was also some months
before Madness trunk was broken open
and from which the letters were alleg-
ed to have been taken, which was in
June.
Attorney Marion became angry at
Longs testimony and threatened the
newspaper man with violence after the
court adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
MAYOR JOHNSON'S INTEREST
NOT OF A FINANCIAL SORT
Associated Press Corrects Erroneous
Impression Regarding Cleveland
Traction War.

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 2.-In dispatch
eS handed by the associated press July
% in describing the controversy now
proceeding over the street railway sit
uation in this city the statement was
made that the railway line of the
Cleveland electric railway company on
Fulton street, was torn up by men act
ing under orders of Mayor Tom L..
Johnson. and that this action was ow-
ing to a pending controversy in behalf
of the Forest City railway, a three cent
fare line and which under certain con-
ditiOns. can come under the ownership
and control of the municipality.
In addition to relating the facts as to
tearing up the rails of the Cleveland
Electric Railway company, the addi-
tional statement was made that Mayor
Johnson "was credited with being
traction company"
This statement was unwarranted
and is believed to be entirely untrue
if in its reading il is intended to create
the impression Johnson had any finan-
ciaI interest whatever in the Forest
City company, and is contrary to every
public statement made by that official,
he having specifically anticipated by
public announcement such possibility.
That he has been interested in the sue
cess of the company as an ultimate
municipal ownership proposition, but
TO secure lower fare he has
openly proclaimed.
The Associated Press therefore de-
sires to disclaim any knowledge or mot
i've other than this public interest and
to disavoy any other suggestion in
the statement telegraphed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Michigan and North Da-
kota Both Endorse
Nebraskan
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
Declared Greatest Living Friend
of WOrkingman and Sue
cess Predicted.

Detroit, Mich, Aug, 2-Three pos
sible candidates for governor were be-
ing discussed by delegates to the dem
ocratic state convention, when chair
man Winship called them to order to-
day. They were Charles II. KimmerIe
of Cassopolis, Stanley E. ParkhiIl of
OwOsso. and James Helme of Adrian.
There was little discussion of candi-
dates for the lesser offices on the state
ticket Prominent delegates said the
resolutions would enthusiastically in
dorse Bryan for the nomination for
president
At the conclusion of Chairman Hen
rvs address reports was heard from the
district caucuses and the convention
adjourned until afternoon.
North Dakota In Line.
MinOt. n. ID. Aug, 2-3ryan was unan-
imously endorsed for president by the
democratic state convention today. The
Nebraskan was called the greatest
friend of the working man and his cleo
ton predicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
DEMANDS RAILROAD
RECORDS BE SHOWN
Minnesota Commission Proposes to Put
Companies to Much
Trouble.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 2.-The state
railroad and warehouse commission to-
day entered order compelling railroads
the officials of which have given tes-
timony in the merchandise rate hearing
to produce at the office of the commits
sion all records on which their statis-
tics have been based.
The commission enforced the order
in detail and it will mean the bringing
of the records of all railroads doing
business in Minnesota to the state capi-
tai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
ohin Town Wined out.

Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Aug. 2.-The en-
tire business section of the town OF
Howard was wiped out by an incen
diary fire today. The loss exceeds $25.
O00 The destruction is so complete
that supplies of food have to be sent
from here for the relief of the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Horse AlIerton is III.

Galesburg, H., Aug 2.-Allerton, the
famous horse owned by c. w. Williams,
which has sired more race horses than
any other stallion in this section OF the
country, is i'll and Mr.. Williams, to-
gether with other horsemen are con
siderably alarmed over his welfare.
Allerton while still in service. is sire
Of Redlac. 2:07 IL. and Laconda. 2:e2,
besides two hundred other racers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
CAMPAIGN EXPENSE S41.8O
Cost of BaiIey's denomination Shows
Poor Man Can Still Run.

Fort Worth, Ind, Aug.2.-In keeping
with the provisions of the new Terrill
election law, under which the state pri-
maries were held last Saturday. Sen
ator Joseph w. Bailey has filed at
Gainesville an itemized statement of
the expenses incurred by him in secur-
ing his denomination. The items foot
up a total of $41.S0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 2.-Albert B.
publican candidate for governor yes
terday.
Not only that happened, but more.
The governor absolutely controlled the
convention He named the other can
didates and especially Garst for lieu
tenant governor, framed the platform
and secured majority on the state
committee, which gives him what he
never has had before, control of the
party machinery. 1t was Cummins'
day
Proposed for President.
Out of it all has arisen the cry in
Des Moines that Cummins is the logi-
cal candidate for the next republican
nomination for the presidency. 1t is
entirely a local boom, but Iowa is al
ways ambitious, and the boom of Sec
retary of the Treasury Shaw, an avow-
ed candidate for the presidential nom
ination, got, if not black eye at least
slap in the face. The secretary was
Kissed loudly in the state convention
of his own party and the Kissing was
begun by delegates from his own home.
1t was the Tenth congressional district
that started the trouble and it is in this
district Secretary Shaw lives.
Cummins' Vote 933-
Governor Cu-nmins was rendeninated
by a vote of 933 against COS for Per
kins and 104 for Rathbun. Then Garst
was named for lieutenant governor by
917 1-3 to 722 2-3. The latter vote was
perhaps more significant, as there had
been no doubt since Tuesday night that
Cummins would be renominated, but
his opponent made a last stand on
Garst.
1t was when Cummins was called be-
fore the convention that his admirers
thought they had in his brief speech
material for a presidential boom. The
governor made the point that it was
not his personal qualifications which
had produced the result, but the eco
nomic ideas ne represented He spoke
for what he described as the progress
sive spirit of the republican party. "All
/ can say he began, lis that l will do
all in my power to exemplify the spirit
which moves this magnificent conven-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Root Sees Impressive Parade.

Rio De Janeiro, Aug. 2.-Secretary
Root, from the palace steps, yesterday
reviewed 1000 of the garrison of Rio
De Janeiro. followed by 5000 police,
cavalry and marines. who defiled down
Central avenue. 1t WAS the most i'm
pressive scene of the festivities here
in honor of the International American
cOngreSS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Indicates Murder.

Flint. Mich. Aug. 2.-Williara II.
Davis aged 29 and member of one of
the best known families in Flint was
drowned in a mill race here early to-
day. The police believe he was MUIR
dered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Get More Pay.

Calumet, Mich, Aug. 2.-An increase
of 81 a month in the wages of every
man employed in the underground mine
controlled by the Copper Range Con
solidated company was announced to-
day. Fifteen hundred men are af-
fected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Ban is Placed on Politics.

Kankakee. ILL.,. Aug. 2.--An order has
been posted at the Illinois Eastern In
sane hospital forbidding employees to
ask to be reli we'd to participate in any
political convention or meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Whites Sail for Europe.

New York Aug. 2.-It is reported
that Mrs. Stanford White and daugh-
ter and Whites former partner. Charles
F. McKim, sailed for EHrope yesterday
on the steamer Baltic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Blackjack SOLD;
TAKEN OFF TRACK
Promising Horse Will Train to Try to
Lower Worlds Record Next
Season.

Decatur, H., Aug. 2.-W. NJ. Stubble-
field, of Oran, Mo-, last night sold the
stallion, Blackjack, 2;07 IA. to c. X.
G. Billings of Chicago, for $4,000. The
horse will race no more till next seas
on, and will then go for the worlds
racing record. He is said to have made
a mile in :01 in try-out work at Dav-
enport this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Wilson to Surprise Packers.

Washington. Aug. 2-Secretary Viii
son left here YESTERDAY 30 pay sur
prise visit of inspection to several
slaughtering and packing houses in the
east. At the department of agriculture
it was not disclosed which cities he
would visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
AGAIN Lowers Crude Oil,

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 2.-For the sec
ond time within a week the Standard
Oil company today reduced prices OF
crude oil petroleum, three cents on the
higher and two cents on the lower
grader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
DROPS LAW FIRM
Mrs. Thaw, Mother of Harry,
Dismisses Attorneys for
Sons Defense.
KNOCKS OUT INSANITY PLEA
Means Defense Will Be Made On the
Ground that Killing of White
Was Justified.

New York, Aug. Mrs. William
Thaw has dismissed Black. Olcott, Cru
Der & Bonynge, whom she employed TO
get every bit of evidence they could to
prepare for the defense of her son, Har-
ry K. Thaw, after he himself had dis
missed the firm about three weeks ago.
Mrs. Thaw has been won over by her
sOn--or was it by his wife Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw?-and hereafter she will
accept the advice of Clifford f. Hart.
ridge, who was employed by her son
after he had got rid of the services OF
the Olcott firm.
To Plead justification.
This means Thaw will go to trial
pleading that he was justified in kill
ing Stanford White and that if he was
insane at all it was only a temporary
alteration brought on by Whites treat
ment of his wife. 1t also means that
the differences between Thaw and his
wife, on one side, and his mother and
other relatives. on the other, as to the
nature of his defense, have been
smothered over.
No FriIIS at Trial.
After it became known that the o.
colt firm was out of the case it was
stated that Thaw's trial is to be "a
clear cut one" That meant, it was
explained, there would be no frills
about insanity with much expert tes-
but that the entire case will
be laid before the jury. which will be
after hearing the evidence, to
turn Thaw free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

of troops arriving here, but the rail
road men have succeeded in effecting
temporary repairs. Telegraph commu.
nication between Helsingfors and st.
Petersburg was cut, but the railroad
wire is now working. Railroad officials
declare the railroad men have no desire
to go out on strike.
Communication stopped.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The CORE
spondent of the Associated Press who
attempted to reach Cronstadt this
morning from Orienbaum, Gulf of Fin
land, opposite Cronstadt, found the
place almost in state of panic. All
communication with the island of Cron-
stadt was interdicted. People arriving
there were searched and arrested.
General Killed.
Warsaw, Aug. General Markgraf
Sky chief of the Warsaw gendarmerie
was shot and killed this afternoon.
Seize Fort But Are Captured.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-During the
night mutinous sailors, soldiers sap
pers and miners seized Fort Con,tan-
tino at Cronstadt but were subsequent
ly dislodged and compelled TO surren-
der. after heavy fighting with loyal
regiments. One hundred men were
killed and many wounded, including
Admiral Boaklwisneff Some of the
mutineers succeeded in boarding
steamer and escaping to Finland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
FOREST FIRES CONTROLLED
Part of Several Michigan Towns De-
= stroyed Before Danger is Averted.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Alg. 2-For-
est fires around outlying towns are now
under control Wellsburg is about half
destroyed and the business portion of
Eckerman burned for about two blocks
with many residences. Fires are still
burning but not dangerous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
LITHOGRAPHERS
OUT ON A STRIKE
Quit Work in Larger Cities to Enforce
Demand for Shorter Working
Day.

Chicago, H., Aug. 2.-Strikes were in
augurated in New York, Chicago, Gin.
cinnati. and other cities to enforce the
demand for reduction of working
hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
List of Defendants.

The defendants named in the COM
plant are William II. Hunt, former
governor. now federal judge of Mon
tana; Willis Sweet, attorney general; ;
James Harlan son of Justice Harlan
of the supreme court, former attornew
general; Regis H. Post of New York,
secretary of the colonial office; John
ID. H. Luce of Boston, head of the Span
ish bank of San Juan; James H. Nc
Leary, associate justice of the supreme
court of Porto Rico; Jesus NJ. Rosy,
prosecuting attorney of the district of
San Juan. and Beekman Winthrop of
New York, present governor of the is
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Peculiar Practices in
Porto Rico Alleged
in Suit
BY NEW YORK LAWYER
Asks 100000 Damages for
Alleged Plot to Ruin His
Newspaper.

New York, Aug. 2.-Hobart S. Bird
who once ran a newspaper in San
Juan, P. r., has sued eight of the high
est American officials of the island, IN
Guiding the present governor and his
predecessor, for 100000 damages in
the supreme. court in Brooklyn. Bird
charges them with having wrecked his
paper, ruined his reputation, and forced
him out of the island Bird is practic-
ing law in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Had Upper Hand.

The mutinous artillerymen were well
fortified, not only being able to hold
their positions. but seemingly having
the upper hand and the large 11-inch
guns in the hands of the government
forces did not appear to have the
slightest effect ON the earthworks held
by the mutineers, though the stone and
brick Notifications suffered consider
zbly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
direct News From Scene

Helsingfors. Aug. 1. GAO p. m.-
When the correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press arrived here this after
noon from st. Petersburg the situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Corruption Charges Made.

Birds complaint sets forth that the
defendants were "actuated by desire
to prevent exposure of their own cor
ruption and misconduct and the cor
ruption and misconduct of their asso-
GATES"
In the case of Luce it is charged that
a chance to recover $4,000 from the
treasury of Porto Rico was offered him
as a further inducement TO join in the
plot against Bird
Efforts to injure Bird, the complaint
relates commenced with a number of
criminal actions for libel and con-
tempt. Bird edited and published the
San Juan News. If policy was opposed
to mach that took place in the Porto
Rico government. 1t charged many of
ficiaIs with imprOprieties in Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Fortihcations Damaged.

The permanent Notifications on Svea
borg island were badly damaged by
the shell fire exchanged between the
combatants. 1t is claimed troops on
Harakka island, nearest to this place,
could silence the guns of the mutineeEs
but the soldiers refused to fire on their
comrades, although they remained
faithful TO the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Appeals to Firms.

Great excitement prevails here. The
Red Guard, an armed socialist legion.
under the command of Johan Koch.
has appealed to the Firms to strike in
support of the brave heroes of the
Russian revolution" but general
strike is regarded as impossible at
present. The railroad was torn up for
several miles to prevent reinforcements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

Tiflis, Aug. Upon the arrival of
a detachment of cossacks the compan-
les of the Samur regiment at Desplagar
commanding the famous iron gate at
Derbent. which had muntinied surrend-
cred and handed over their ringleaders
to the cossack commander
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-19
Worth Knowing.

When gentleman gives a lady a
present which she cannot accept she
should return it with nice little note.
1t is not necessary for her to give
definite reasons for the return of the
gift. She might say: II appreciate
your goodness and thoughtfulness, but
circumstances makes acceptance i'm
possible I trust we shall be the same
good friends that we have ever been
and that you will understand" Books
and flowers are gifts that can always
be accepted.
After acetic acid is used for the
removal of mole white scar re-
mains in place of the brown blemish.
But in time this fades away. Applica-
lions of zinc ointment will help the
process. Make yourself charming,
pretty, good-natured and interesting;
you will never lack friends.
thin young man, like thin young
woman, can gain flesh by eating sim
pie, substantial, fatening foods, by not
exercising too violently, by drinking
plenty of water, by getting raw eggs
and milk and getting nine hours of
restful sleep every night. No trick at
all if you have the time and the pa
tience.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-19

so curious, by an infinite measure, as
is man himself. Women, it is true,
are persistently and assiduously cur
ious; but men also are not only per-
sistently and assiduously but patiently
and Systematically curious.
1t is the character of female curl
osity that makes it apparently con-
temptible. Scientific men of every
kind have no raison d'etre for their
infinitely patient research save pure
curiosity alone; and their curiosity has
no more purpose in it than has the
curiosity of the woman who cannot
rest until she finds out all discover
able facts about her neighbors or the
cause of mysterious sound by night.
These two forms of curiosity, the
male and the female, originated no
doubt in the early needs of the race
long before men appeared on the
earth The male animal is interested
in the causes of remote things-things
which, upon being run down, might
turn out useful for food purposes. The
female is interested in the quick in
vestigation of near and small things
of her young. The female watches
with intense and lively interest the
vicinity of the nest or liar; the male
is prompted to look abroad-away from
the liar, In Or toward fields where his
daily prey is found These two kinds
of curiosity were among the most
potent instruments in the struggle of
racial existence and in the ultimate
development of man.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-19
ABOUT NEW THINGS.

Trimmings are a strong factor.
The petticoat with the deep founce
is the thing.
There are good styles in flannel
waists to be found.
The pleated skirt still holds the ma
jor part of popular favor.
Light colors, such as blue, pink and
lavender, are popular shirtwaist col
ors.
Mousselines, nuns yelling and the
like are not left behind in choice for
waists.
Handwork in embroidery and eye
let work is seen on many very expens-
i've gowns.
Wooden fabrics are lighter in weight
than in former seasons but they are
also purer in quality.
Worsteds, in lighter weight variety,
silk warp eolinne, chiffon broadcloth
and serges are fashionable.
Grays, heightened with pompadour
designes in warp prints are popular
as petticoats to go with dress of
gray silk.
| Fancy silks, the illuminated or
J changeable taffetas and printed tat
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-19
HONE LIFE

the limbs of a piano, battle the limb
in solution of tepid water and tine
ture of sweet oil. Then apply a strip
of court plaster, and put the piano
out on the lawn for the children to
play horse with.
To soften water for household pur-
poses, put in an ounce of quicklime
in certain quantity of water. If it
Is not sufficient, use less water or more
quicklime Should the immediate lime
continue to remain deliberate, lay the
water down on stone and pound it
with baseball club.
To give relief to a burn, apply the
white of an egg. TIL yolk of the egg
may be eaten or placed on the shirt
bosom according to the taste of the
person. If the burn should occur on
a lady, she may omit the last instruc-
ton.
To wash black silk stockings, pre-
pare tub of lather, composed of tepid
rain water and white soap, with a
little ammonia. Then stand in the tub
till dinner is ready. Roll in cloth to
dry. Do not wiring, but press the water
out. This will necessitate the removal
of the stockings.
To clean ceilings that have been
smoked by kerosene lamps, or the fra
GRANGE from fried salt pork, remove
the ceiling, wash thoroughly with bor-
ak, turpentine and rain water, then
hang on the clothes line to dry. After
wards pulverize and spread over the
pie plant bed for spring weather
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-04-19
HOME HINTS BY BILL NYE

If your hands are badly chapped,
wet them in warm water, rub them all
over with Indian meal then put on a
coat of glycerien and keep them in
your pockets for ten days. If you have
no pockets convenient insert them In
the pockets of friend.
An excellent liniment for toothache
or neuralgia is made of sassafras oil
of organum and half ounce OF tine
ture of capiscum, with half pint of
alcohol Soak nine yards of red fan
mel in this mixture, wrap 1t around the
head and then insert the head in a
haystack till death comes to your re-
lief.
To remove scars or scatches from