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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
TURK YIELDS ON
SCHOOL QUESTION
sador Leshman at Last Get
Results.

Constantinople, May 3.-As a result
of energetic representations by the
state department. through Ambassador
Leishman, an imperial Trade was is
sued today in regard to American
schools and other questions long peni-
ing between the United States AMI
Turkey authorizing the ministers to
take action in the matter This is ex-
pected to lead to satisfactory settle
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
HINDUS DESTROY
MUCH PROPERTY
Mob Burns and Leots in Fierce Dem
onstration Against Euro
-2'-~s'-~--S4e'p peans. .--'-1--7'- -'--

Allahabad, British India. May 8
Serious anti-European riots have Oc-
Cured at Raval. Pindi-Punjab. \
Hindu mob burned two bungaloos. pill
laged mission church. looted the post
office burned a garage and all the mo-
tor cars in it. destroyed the plant of
the power house and smashed the viii
dows of residences of many Europeans.
Armed police eventually obtained the
upper hand and dispersed the rioters.
The town is now patrolled by a squad
ron of the 10th Hussars. The OUT
break is attributed to the incendiary
influence of well known agitators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
THREATEN TO TIE UP
ST. LOUIS PAPERS.
Pressmen Return to Work in Time to
Get Out City Editions OF
Morning Papers.

st. Louis, May 3.-The striking web
pressmen returned to work early to-
day. The Republic and Globe-Democrat
came out with their city edition on
time. The questions involved will be
settled by arbitration.
The Times was the only afternoon
paper issued yesterday. and its press
men were ordered out last night The
pressmen are demanding an increase
in pay which. if granted, will nearly
double their wages. They have been
getting $3.67 a day, and demand Sc
while their helpers. who have been
getting S2.75, demand 81 daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
REDUCESDAMACES
Judge Ramsay Cuts Verdict in
Case of Peter Eidem From
$25, 900 to $4,000.
JUDGEMENT Is ENTERED
Appeal Is Taken BY the Railway Cen
pany-Ovorce Suit Brought in
the Wrong County.

Judge Ramsay this morning adjourn
ed the circuit court for the January
term which has crowded up to within
Il few days of the opening of the May
term Judge Ramsay yesterday and
today was occupied with arguments on
motions and like matters. Today he
gave ruling on the motion for Il new
trial of the case of Peter Eidem against
the Rock Island. in which the record
verdict of $4,000 damages was return.
ed in favor of the plaintiff. The court
reduced the judgment $4,000. and
entered Il Judgment against the rail
way company for $4,000 An appeal
was taken by the company, and the ap-
peal bond fixed at $4,000
\, motion for new trial of the case
of John Martinson against Peter Peter
son for $4,000 damages. in which the
verdict was for the defendant, was de
MED. and the case will be appealed.
The court, in the suit of the Metro
politan Fashion company against John
Lind and others, proprietors sbfsthn
Union News depot OF Moline. ruled
that the company has a right to begin
suit in this state.
In the Wrong County
In the divorce suit of Mrs. Minnie
Saunders against her husband Walter
Saunders, Judge Ramsay dismissed the
Till. on the ground that Mrs. Saunders
is resident of New Boston. in Mer-
Ger county. and should have brought
the suit in that county. At the time
the suit was filed she was employed in
Moline.
a divorce was granted to Mrs. Fran
ces Grace Quick from her husband.
George W. Quick, on the ground of
desertion. c. e. Dietz represented the
complainant
Sues for Damages.
A suit was filed today by May Mil
Ter against the Tri-City Railway COM
pany. for $4,000 damages. The plain
tiff alleges that while riding in car
riage a car struck her in Davenport.
and that she was thrown out and. Sc
verely injured The accident occurred
May l. II. NJ McCaskrin is the attor-
ney for the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
LESLIE M. shaw AS PROPHET SEES
BLOODY WAR SOON ON The PACIFIC

Worchester, Mass, May 3.-In 4
speech at banquet of the Worcester
Board of Trade last night, former Sec-
retary of the Treasury Shaw declared
war for the control of the Pacific ocean
is inevitable. 81 do not wish to pose
as a prophet" he said, but do you
suppose the Pacific will always be a
peaceful ocean? Grant that it may.
We have not collier, transport. pow
der or supplies to last forty-eg 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
OTTO KELSEY SUSTAINED
New York Senate Raps Hughes Re-
quest for Removal.

Albany, n. Y. May 3.-One year tC
a day from the time of his original ap-
pointment by Governor Higgins, the
senate last night reconfirmed Otio
Kelsey in the Office of state superiil-
tendent of insurance. giving only "a Of
the 26 votes necessary to sustain Coz
ernor Hughes recommendation of his
removal from Office. Twenty-seveI
votes were cast against the removal.
The result was received by applause
and cheers from the crowded floors
and gallery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Famous Jap General Ar
rives for James,
town Fair.
LANDED AT SEATTLE
Enthusiastic Reception Given by
Fellow Countrymen and
Americans.

Seattle, Wash, May General XII
roki and staff. the representatives of
Japan to the jamestown exposition,
yesterday afternoon received a royal
and picturesque welcome by both the
local Japanese and Americans. who
crowded every dock on the water front
and lined the streets as the party pass
ed through in automobiles.
Last night and today the general is
the guest Of the city, and is being feted
and dined. Yesterday afternoon the
party was taken for a trip around the
city in automobiles, visiting the var
ious points of interest. In the even
ing a brilliant reception was given. at
which Governor Mead and prominent
business men were present.
Jnps Wildly Enthused.
The local Japanese are wildly enthus-
lasuc over the coming of their general.
All the japanese stores in the CITY
were closed, and there were MANY hun
dreds of Japanese to greet the general
when he arrived.
Daylight fireworks were set off over
Elliott bay, and as the party landed
native cheers of "banzais' were almost
incessant. A hundred japanese girls
sang the national anthem, and the gen.
erals automobile was almost covered
with flowers presented by the school
children.
IL Much Fermality.
The reception of General Kurok at
the wharf upon the arrival of the
steamer Cartwright was in charge of
the Chamber of Commerce. the Asi.
alic society ant the japanese associa-
ton Of Seattle.
The government was represented by
General Arthur Macarthur. Colonel
John l.. Chamberlain, Colonel frank
Winn, and Major w. w. Hart. who
with two enlisted men. will act as es-
cort of the distinguished party from
Seattle to Washington, D. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Maple Falls, WASH, is
Surrounded by Burn
ing Forests.
FIRE CONNECTION LOST
Last Call a Frantic One for
Aid---Place Has PopuIa-
tl0n of 800.

Bellingham. wasl, May s.-rne
town of Maple Falls, population 500,
situated in the northwestern part of
WhatcOm county. is. surrounded %y
forest fires and is burning.
Calls for Help.
Before the wires went down a frau
tic call for help was made. A special
train with fire fighting apparatus LEFT
here today, for the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
RETURNS TO STUDY; SOLDIER
Omaha Musician Visits Germany and
is Arrested.

Omaha, Neb.. May 3.-Because he
neglected to take out naturalization
papers in this country before returning
to Germany to study music, Herr Jo-
seph Calm. one of the best known mu-
sicians in this part of the country, has
been compelled TO change his plans,
and now is drilling as private in the
kaisers' army, with every prospect of
so continuing for period of two years.
He was arrested on a charge of At
tempting to evade army service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
urs. Other nations have.

hours. Other nations have.
There are many ships in the mer-
chant service of foreign countries.
which are under contract to leave the
path of commerce at a moments notice
to enter that of war We have not
one such as these.
Come day, as sure as Anglo-Saxon
blood runs red, there is TO be an awfal
war. There are two nations that can
contest for the Pacific and this wal
will be settled at an awful cost"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
WATER READY TO
IRRiGATE TRACT
First Public Land so Situated to be
Thrown Open to Settle
ment Soon.

Omaha, Neb.. May 3.-The govern
ment has definitely decided to proceed
with the Huntley project of opening
10000 acres of government land fo:
lottery or a drawing system. The ex-
act date has not been fixed but it will
be about June SO. This will be the
first government land ever thrown
open for settlement where water for
irrigation is Immediately available.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
TARIFF FORCED ON ENGLAND
ex-Premier 5alfour Says Change of
Policy is Inevitable.

London, May 3.-Presiding today at
the annual demonstration of the Pri,n-
rose league, a great organization of
the unionist party. ex-Premier Balfou:
abandoned his previous attitude of ap-
parent indecision on the subject and
came out squarely in favor of protec-
ton under the name of preference. He
said he was satisfied preference pol
icy would ultimately be adopted by
this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Longshoremen Grow Vicious.

New York, May 3-A strike of Long
shOremen at the docks of the Bush
company and along the water front in
Brooklyn which has been in progre IS
for several days, assumed serious pro
portions today when 5000 men went Oh
strike in Brooklyn alone Police re-
serves are on duty on the water trout
prepared to deal with any outbreak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
WAGE ADVANCE FOR PACKERS
Omaha Employees Raised From to -
Percent-9.C00 Benefited.

South Omaha. Neb.. May 3.-The en-
tire working force of all the packing
houses of South Omaha, about 5000
men, We're today granted an advance
in wages of ) to 10 percent. effective
Immediately. Two hundred men who
are out on strike at Armours and
Cudahy's plants have returned to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
BENZINE BLOWS UP AT SEA
Engineer and Four Firemen Killed on
Enqlish Tank Steamer.

Plymouth. England, May 3.-The
British steamer Westgate arrived here
today and landed the survivors of the
crew of the British tank steamer Sill
verlip which was destroyed by an ex-
plosion of benzine in its cargo while
passing through the Bay of Biscay.
The engineer and four firemen were
killed and four others of the crew seri-
ously burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
TWO DRUNKS CAUSE A PANIC
Fall Downstairs in Opera House at
Sterlinu,

Sterling, H., May 3.-A panic seized
the crowd at the opera house last night
in the midst of the second act of The
Fatal Wedding" Three women fain--
ed and it required the efforts of strong
minded men and policemen to stop
what threatened to be a dangerous
stampede. The panic was caused ny
two drunken men falling down the gal
lery steps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
DISPUTE OVER LAYING STONE
Three Unions in Pretty TangIe at
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 3.-FOur
thousand briclllayers. stonemasons arl
granite cutters are idle today as a re
suit of dispute between their unions
as to which craft shall lay stone after
being made ready By granite cutters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Observation-Disclosures DEAD
Silas N. Field Officiated at Ohio State
Republican Conventions.

Columbus. Ohio, May 3.-Silas y
Field. died today of acute Brights dis
ease. He has been either sergeant 1T
arms or assistant at every republican
state convention for the last quarter of
a century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Close With BANQUET.

Washington. May 3.-The 37th an.
nual reunion of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac will be brought
to a close tonight with banquet. The
old soldiers were received at the White
house this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
PART OF SYSTEM?
Thomas w. Lawson Said to
Have Fought Way Into
Oil Camp
IN MANNER H. H. ROGERS DID
Trip to Europe Said to Be in Interests
of United Metals Selling Com
pany.

New York. May 3.-Has Thomas
Lawson fought his way back into the
confidence of the system? Is he to be
come the stock market prophet and
leader for the Standard Oil people?
These questions were discussed in
Wall street yesterday with great ex-
citement because of a circumstantial
report that Mr.. Lawson has gone to
London as the paid agent of the Uni
ted Metals Selling company to squeeze
the life out of the gamblers in Lon
don, who have dared to sell copper
metal short.
Trip No Secret.
1t is no secret that he went there for
that purpose, but it now appears that
he went there as the accredited agent
of the copper trust, which he has fought
so long and so sensatiOnally for years
Mr.. Lawson announces that Amalga-
mated Copper is to be advanced sharp
ly and the Standard Oil people are
backing up his assertions.
There is high authority for the state
ment that Mr.. Lawson. after doing his
work in London. will return to Ameri-
ca and become the open ally of Stand
ard Oil.
Way Rogers Got In.
II. II. Rogers fought his way into the
Standard Oil offices just as Lawson
has done. The Rockefellers are said
to have no respect for anybody who
comes to them peacefully. Their re-
cent losses in the stock market have
been heart-breaking and they are said
to give Lawson the credit for causing
them. Finding themselves unable to
destroy him. they are now reported
anxious to have him for a friend.
This alliance is all the more impor.
tant because with the retirement of
John w. Gates there remains no prom
inent figure in the stock market capa-
bic of swinging it. James r. Keene
never trades in more than $4,000 shares
of stock at once and has refused re-
Gently to become an active and public
leader of the market Like John w.
Gates. Mr. Keene is satisfied to rest
on his laurels and run no further risk
of running himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Four Succumb to Gas.

New York, May 3.-William Gross.
wife and two sons were found dead
from inhaling Illuminating gas in their
home in Jersey City today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Killed by Headache Tablets,

Carthage. H., May 3.-Mrs. Jerome
Jones died suddenly yesterday from. Al
overdose of headache tablets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Ice Handlers Out.

Detroit, Mich, May 3.-Five hun
dred ice handlers today struck for IN
increase of wages and the city is ice
less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Has Plenty of Ambition.

Lawson has lost his wife, and is still
young and ambitious to do things. He
has marvellous nerve, and is said to be
the best reader of the tape ever known
in Wall street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
UP TO ROOSEVELT?
Dispatch From LaPorte, Ind,
Says Mrs. John Allison Will
Appeal to President
FOR HELP FOR HER HUSBAND
In Effort to Secure His Release from
Michigan Penitentiary-Is Now
at Jackson

LaPorte, Ind. May 3.-Mrs. John Al
lison of Moline. H., whose husband
was convicted of robbing the Richland
Mich, bank, and who has appealed to
Governor Warner OF Michigan for Il
pardon will also ask clemency at the
hand of President Roosevelt. Allison
was convicted of completely in the
Richland- robbery and was sentenced
to the Jackson prison. He escaped.
going TO Moline. He married a highly
respected young woman and when ar
rested had been living an honorable
life for. several years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03

According to the above Associated
Press dispatch, the Allison case may
be taken before the president. 1t is
believed here. however, that the mat
ter has been confused at LaPorte. for
as far as can be learned Mrs. Allison
contemplates no appeal 10 the federal
executive. as the matter is one in
which the state authorities alone have
jurisdiction. It is certain. however.
that the action of President Roosevelt
in the January case in Missouri a few
days ago will be used as an argument
in the Allison case. for the two are
strikingiy parallel. as was shown in
Tho Arms III the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Is In Michigan.

Mrs. Allison is now in Michigan
gathering material to be presented TO
the governor and the board of par
dons. which has not yet considered the
case. The Moline Plow company has
offered Allison work in case
of his release, which is one of the re-
quirements for parole or pardon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-03
Aims at ScalpinR 2

The senate passed Glackin's bill pro.
viding that all owners of amusement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
News of Liyinaston.

Livingston, August 2.-(SpeciaL)-John A Norville and w. A. Williams of the Klondyke Lumber company entertained their friends at a barbecue yesterday at their lumber mill two and half miles from town. The meat was prepared by the old veteran, George Williams, and thoroughly enjoyed.
 A grand barbecue will be given at Coatopa Tuesday, August $, Twenty-four carcasses have been subscribed and it Is believed that 800 people will attend. Mrs. Pet Culpepper of Enterprise, Miss, is spending a month with her brother, MT. Hue Jones of near Gainesville.
 The Tuscaloosa baseball team was de- feated at Epes yesterday afternoon by the Epes team by score of to ?. They play today and tomorrow at Epes.
 Mr. Claude Allen, accompanied by his sister, Miss Elizabeth Allen, and cousin. Miss Emma Hall left for Gainesville this morning, where they will spend several days on visit.
 Miss Julia Swain of Ramsey is the guest of Miss Ida Bilbro.
 Rev. C. F. Blbro returned from Cuba, where he performed the marriage cere- mony uniting Miss Annie Lewis of Cuba and MT. Harry Cuge of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
JOHNSTON ENDORSED.
Governor Conner Commends Address
 of the Senator-to-Be.

Montgomery August 2.-(Special)-
 Speaking of the speech of former Governor Joseph F. Johnston when nominated to the Senate, Governor Conner today said:
 q think that Senator Joseph r. Johnston in his speech before the legis- lature accepting the nomination as United States senator, made very patriotic declaration and should have the endorsement of every citizen of the state. This declaration covered a com plete endorsement Of the democratic platform and the democratic legisla- ture, and covered the laws passed by this legislature, and that the laws should be carried to execution, and de- clared unalterable opposition to that as sumption of auth ority by a subsidiary federal court, in which legislative acts governing matters entirely within the state were enjoined before execution or trial.
 Judging from the applause accorded Senator Johnston the old Red Rooster from Jefferson acquitted himself well, and in his declaration of a determined lature and state control, made an eX- ceedingly opportune speech and fine impression. and l think his example in talking out on these great questions of the state control of it's internal af fairs is commendable 10 the whole state."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
FA|Rv|EW PEOPLE
 HOLD A MEETING Majority Seem to Favor the
 Incorporation MR. OBERDORFER SPEAKS Phillip Rouss Falls From Converter at Steel Mill and Receives h.
 juries That May Prove
 Fatal to Him.

Ensley, August 2.-(Special.)-A meeting of the citizens of Fairvew was held to- night in the Methodist church for the pur- pose of discussing the proposed incorpor- aton to be voted upon August 5.
 The meeting was large and enthusiastic. Quite number of ladies were present.
 J. L. Clemo was elected chairman and introduced the principal speaker A. Leo Oberdorfer of Birmingham. MT. Ober- dorfer made an eloquent, forceful and logical address in favor of the incorpor- ation. He received close attention and at times was vigorously applauded. He advanced, among other reasons why the community should be incorporated, for the purpose of securing sanitation, buila- ing schools and for police and fire pro- tection. He explained the provisions of the King and Smyer Greater Birmingham bills and also quoted the new municipal code bill.
 He carefully explained the status of the unincorporated territory that will come in the confines of the Greater Birming ham bill.
 MT. Oberdorfer was loudly applauded at different points of his speech, but pos sibly no statement brought out more ap- plause than his tribute to the Hon. Jere King and his reference to Governor Co., Iner. In speaking of Representative King he said MT. King has achieved the greatest victory and accomplished more of a moral, economical and political value than any man in Alabama in a decade '
 Speaking of Governor Conner, he said: "There is tonight on the governors desk a Greater Birmingham bill, and l do not believe that Governor Conner is so indiffer- ent to the expressed will of the people of Jeffersn county and of Alabama IS to veto so meritorous and popular a meas ure" Each statement brought forth pro- longed applause At the close of his speech MT. Oberdorfer answered a num- Der of questions relating to the election to be held Monday. There were several short talks by various citizens in favor of the proposed measure and a straw vote was taken of the voters present, which resulted in an almost unanimous vote for incorporation, only one vote being regis tered against it.
 A vote of thanks was tendered MT. Oberdorfer for his able address. The meeting then closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
PLANS FOR BUILDING
 ARE COMPLETED
WORK WILL BEGIN ON Y. M. c. A. STRUCTURE AT TUSCALOOSA IN A SHORT TIME-NEGRO IS AR- RESTED AND FINED.

Tuscaloosa, August 2.-(special.)-E. F. Billie, the architect, whose plans have been accepted for the new Y. M. c. A. building, had final consultation with B. A. Small, the secretary, and the board of trustees of the Y. NJ. c. A. here, in which a few minor changes in the original plan of the building were made. The building was worked out at this meeting, however just as it will appear when com pleted. While there are several details to be attended to yet, it is expected that the actual work of construction will begin m a very short time.
 John Henry Nichols, an old negro about e9 years of age, was convicted in the Mayors court here yesterday, as the fC- suit of some bold conduct on his part Wednesday. He called at the residence of MT. Glen Foster and rang the door bell very vigorously. When Mrs. Foster came to the door he said he wanted a shirt. Mrs Foster kindly got him an old shirt and turned it over to him; he then de- manded more clothes, dime and a good meal. Becoming somewhat alarmed at his behaviour, Mrs. Foster demanded that he leave at once. He did this rather re- luctantly, and she called up the police sta ton and reported the case. John Henry was soon afterwards apprehended by some of the police and is now working on the city streets as a result of his attempt at mild highway robbery.
 The government works launched large barge in the river yesterday afternoon. which has just been completed at the shops at Lock 10. This is one of four such large barges that the government will construct.
 The engineering party that has been ea- gagged for the past few weeks in survey ing and locating the site for Lock No 16 has completed it's work and moved fur ther up the river. It will begin at once on the work of locating Lock No. IT, This latter lock will be just about in the neighborhood of Squaw Shoals, on the Black Warrior river.
 Sheriff E. F. Latham has gone to Mis- sissippi to bring back l.. Griffin, who IS wanted here to await the action Of the next grand jury. Griffin was arrested Tor carrying concealed weapon, and was un- der bond. After making his bond he skipped out and his whereabouts was not known until advice was received that he was being hold in Mississippi.
 Prof E. B. Kay of the engineering dc- partment of the university has returned after several weeks vacation.