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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
CADETS STRIKE FOR
MORE SHORE LEAVE
Mutiny on Training Snip Enterprise at
New London, Conn.,, is Also
for Better Food.

New London, Conn, July Claim
ing food given them had been unsatIs-
factory and that shore leave had been
too short, 55 of the 20 cadets of the
training ship Enterprise now in the
narbOr refused to return to the ship
when their shore leave ended early
yesterday, but instead sent a note tO
Captain Lowe outlining their position
and demanding more favorable condt
tions. The cadets spent the night on
shore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
DaOWNS D0DGING "CRACKER"
Dayton, Ohio, Woman Falls From Ca.
noe and Loses Life.

Dayton, Ohio. July "a giant fire
cracker thrown by a boy at canoe
party in an amusement park here last
night was the primary cause of tho
drowning of Mrs. Florence Watts, one
of quartet in the craft. In the at
tempt to dodge the explosive the occu
pants upset the boat, and Mrs. Watts
was drowned within the sight of huh.
dreds who lined the banks of the
miniature lake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
New Trottinu Star,

Chicago, July 5.-Highball, a Mem
phis. Tenn, trotter yesterday at Lib
ertyville, H.. broke the worlds mile
record for green trotters. Highball's $
time for the mile in the first heat was
2:06H. He also won the second heat
and race in 2:0S. Highball is entered
in the NJ. and NJ stakes at Detroit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Puts Export Duty on Bananas.

San Jose. Costa Rica, July 5.-Con-
gress has passed the law imposing an
export duty on bananas at the rate of
10 cents, local currency, per bunch
when purchased. The proceeds of these
duties will be applied exclusively to
the foreign debt of Costa Rica and con-
sequently the measure is popular with
the people. but it has been opposed by
the banana growers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
WINS BACK LOST LAURELS
May Sutton Defeats Mrs. Chambers for
All England Title.

London, July On the aIl-England
tennis championship ladies singles at
Wimbledon this afternoon May Sutton
of California defeated Mrs. Chambers
in the championship round. Miss Sui
ton thus won back the title of British
champion which she lost last year to
Mrs Chambers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
ENGLAND COMES TO RESCUE
Demands That Sultan Secure Release
of Sir Henry MacLean.

London, July 5.-The British govern.
ment has communicated with the Mo-
roccan government, demanding that
prompt steps be taken to insure the
release of Caid Sir Harry MacLean
commander of the sutan's bodygaurd
who was captured by Raisuli, the ban.
dit chief and is being held as a pris-
oner pending the granting of Raisuli' 5
terms for his surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Crowds at Carnival,

The Cosmopolitan shows at Twenty
fifth street and Fifth avenue entertain
ed large crowds yesterday and gave
satisfaction. Tomorrow is the last day
of the stay here under the auspices Of
the Firemen's Relief Fund association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Closed by Controller.

Washington, July 5.-The Fort Dal-
las national bank of Miami. Florida
was closed today by direction of the
controller of currency upon informa-
ton from Bank Examiner Mcdonald
that the bank is insolvent. The lii
bilities are $S0S,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Guests of President at Luncheon.

Oyster Bay. July 5.-Rear Admire!
Brownson. chief of the bureau of navi-
CATION of the navy department., OF
ficials of the postoffice and interior de-
partments and officers of the army
were guests of President Roosevelt at
luncheon TODAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Believed 10 are Dead.

Milwaukee, July 5.-At least 10 per-
sons are believed to have lost their
lives in the tornado that swept the
western part of the state Wednesday
and great damage. to buildings and
crops are reported from all sections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
GaIesburq Woodmen Win.

Quincy, H., July "a parade and
drill were the feature of yesterdays
meeting of the Modern Woodmen. The
parade took place in the morning. The
afternoon was given up to drills by uni
formed teams. The prize was won by
Galesburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
BELGIANS WIN FROM OXFORD
Fer Second Time Capture Honors AT
Henley by Length.

Henley England, July 5.-The water
carnival closed today The Belgians
won the great challenge cup for the
second time in succession defeating
Christ church of Oxford by bare
length.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
DISAFFECTION is SPREADING
Hindoos Being Trained to Fight-Re-
volt Preached to Them.

London, July 5.-Dispatches from
India report the disaffection among ma
being preached in many provinces and
natives are being trained to fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Earthquake Shakes Missouri.

Bismarck, Mo-, July 1.-Two distinct
vibrations of the earth were felt here
yesterday at 3:05 p. NJ. The earthquake
was very distinct and lasted several
seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Secretary MetcaIf at Last
Confirms Rum0r For
mer|y Denied.
PLANS A LONG CRUISE
Insists, However, That There Is
No Particular Significance
Attached to Move.

Oakland, Cal. July 5.-Secretary Of
the Navy Metcalf, in an interview has
confirmed the report that large part
of the United States navy will be seeu
in Pacific waters next winter. Eign.
teen or twenty of the largest battl =
ships will come around Cape Horn On
a practice cruise and will be seen il
San Francisco harbor.
Denies Significance.
Il have said all along that there
was practically on significance to this
movement from a military standpoint.
might have stated before leaving
Washington exactly what | am saying
now. | thought as the news concerned
the people of the Pacific coast today
would be an appropriate time to an
Eounce the exact plans.
1T is the policy Of the navy depart
ment at present to keep the fleet III
American waters much as possible. =
is also our policy, as has been stated.
to keep as large a number of battle
ships together as possible. We might
as well spend the money devoted u
our navy in American ports as abroad
In the past we have seen squadrons -
various European nations with less al
vantage than by keeping them AT
home.
May Not Stay There.
Il have planned this cruise around
Cape Horn for the practice of the
squadron. How long they. will spend
in these waters | cannot say at pres
ent.
Il hope the talk of Japanese troubles
and of international differences may
| be dropped by all the newspapers OF
! the country. There is nothing TO pro-
! duce any feeling except this talk Jf
! the newspapers. 1t is without founda-
ton. The story that Ambassador Aoki
| is in disfavor with his own govern.
ment. l believe purely an invention.
know of no reason at the present time
why Japan and the United States
should not be on the friendliest o'
! terms"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05

Chicago, July 5.-The Fourth sweep
the country like scourge and long be
fore its noisy retreat the reports Of
dead, dying and wounded came pour
ing i'll in such numbers that July /,
1907, bid fair to make Il record among
all preceding independence days 70"
death and destruction.
Thirty victims through out the Coun,
try. martyrs to misguided patriotism
is the death roster to date, with pros
poets that when the lockjaw microbc
completes its work the list may be
swelled three or four fold.
Injured in Danger.
The injured number 1,fGS in various
stages of ACKNOWLEDGMENT, with the
outlook that when the last bClated re-
turns come struggling in the number
will perhaps reach 3,000-such is the
meaning of the day of days expressed
in its effect on life and limb.
In addition to the victims of fire
works. the water claimed eight Fourth
of July celebrants in various parts oi
the country.
Six deaths is the harvest of the in
sane Fourth in Chicago so far.
Decrease in Number Injured.
The total number of injured show,
a decrease over the figures of la
year. The total was 1,iGS, as againa
2,7S9 year ago.
The causes contributing to the las
accidents this year as compared will
the 2,7S9 year ago are shown i'll tn,
following comparative table:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Election to Commons,

Jarrow, Eng, July 5.-Peter Curray,
socialist and trades union official, was
elected yesterday to represent Jarrow
in the house of commons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
JOHN d. ROCKEFELI
.Lcaves Pittsficld.

Pittsfeld. Mass. July 5.-John D.
Rockefeller left Pittsfield last night for
Chicago, where on Saturday ne will
be interrogated in the federal cour.
regarding affairs of the Standard Oil
company. Rockefeller will reach Chi,
cago late today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
ALuayoIla.-

Havana. July 5.-The Fourth WIS
celebrated here by a review of 1000
troops stationed at Camp Columbia.
The review was Witnessed by Il gre It
gathering of Americans and Cubans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
John D. Rockefeller Ex.
pected to Arrive in Chi
cago This Evening.
IS PERFECTLY WILLING
Assured Judge Lands No Sub
p0ena Necessary---CroWd
Expected in Court.

Chicago, July 5.-According to un-
United States District Attorney Sims,
John ID. Rockefeller will arrive in Chit
CagO at $50 tonight. Rockefeller will
go direct to the residence of his sOn-in-
law Harold f. Mccormick and will an.
pear before Judge Lands at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow.
United States marshals are taking
precautions to handle the large crowd
that is expected in the court room
when Rockefeller takes the stand.
Iandis Talks.
Greenbush. Wis, July ;. - Judge
Lands of the United States districr
court at Chicago, who is spending d
few days here, said yesterday that he
had received numerous requests for in
formation relative to the report that
John d. Rockefeller had requested per
mission to make a deposition i'll Mas
sachusetts instead of coming TO Chi
cago 10 give personal evidence in th7
Standard Oil inquiry now under way
before Lands.
The judge said that he had receiv
ed no such request from Rockefeller
| On the contrary he received the fol
lowing from Rockefeller:
Il understand subpoena ha>
been issued for my appearance a
Chicago Saturday. No subpoena i:
necessary. | will be there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
DENEEN IN RACE
He is Candidate
for a Second Nomination for
Governor of illinois.
GIVES SENATE The COPY
Will Follow CuIom's Campaign Meth
DDS and Have Petitions Circu-
lated in all Parts of State.

Governor Deneen will be a candidate
for reelection TO the office which he
now holds His plan of campaign has
been perfected and yesterday announ"-
ed at a conference held i'll Springfield
The governor slso s2nOunces that he
will follow the plan used by Senator
Cullom i'll his recent campaign for the
United States senatorship.
He will have petitions out in every
county of the state They will e
presented to the voters for their sig
nature. Iii this way the governor in
tends to place the issue before the peo-
pie and learn direct from them wheth-
er or not they indorse his administrI-
at once and one will be gotten out II
Peoria county for the signature of the
voters there.
Not Senatorial Candidate.
There has been much speculation in
state political circles in regard TO tn
action of Governor DCnccn. Many OF
the wise ones have placed him in the
column of candidates for United
States senator to succeed Senator \. ]
Hopkins. The governor action no y
ever. sets at rest all TumoTs 50 far Is
he is concerned in regard to the sen
atorship.
Governor Deneen has entered the
field early, and his petitions will be
circulated in every county in the state
He desires to get an early cXDressio.
from the people as to his can
didacy for reelection and it l.
believed that this will have the
effect of putting many who are now
gubenatorial aspirants out of the rur
ming
| steers Clear of Factions.
The governor has stcered clear O
all factional cliques, therefore he en-
ters this campaign in Sood Standil:
with the several wings of his party
While the fight for the senatOrsh'l
may have conSideraAI e bearing on tn,
gubernatorial fight, it is believed tha
| the governor will keep out of this
leaving the aspirants for the senator
ial toga to fight it out themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
At The Hague.

The Hague, July David Jayne
Rin American minister to the Ncthe'-
lands. and Mrs Hill, gave Fourth of
July dinner last night TO members y
the American and British delegations
to the peace conference and to other
guests. The dinner was followed by Il
reception and ball
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
IN OTHER LANDS.
Americans Unite in Observing
Anniversary of lndepen-
dence the World Over.
ENGLISH HELP AT LONDON
Great Reception Held by Ambassador
Reid-American and British
Delegates at Hague Feted.

London, July $50 many Americans
attended Ambassador Whitelaw Reds
Fourth of July reception yesterday al
ternoon that traffic through several
squares about Dorchester house was
blocked for two hours. Reid and th9
ladies of the embassy received the
guests, who included most of the Am
ercan residents and hundreds OF Wis
itors. Although admittance was by in
vitation and only Americans were
asked to cali the crush was as great
as at White house reception. Th2
customary Fourth of July banquet WIS
held at night at Hotel Cecil The a
tendance was large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05

danger of fire to wooden buildings, anI
it was strictly enforced.
There was no parade and the great
er part of the residents went to Oak
land or the country. The city was
quiet as on Sunday.
Restrictions at Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 5.-Few acct
dents occurred here because of man,
restrictions placed on the use of ex-
piOsives. Last year there were 81 ac-
cidents and this year only Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
DELAY DECISION
Subcommittee at Hague Stun
bIes at Rule Requiring Dec
laration of War.
UNITED STATES NOT SURE
NeIidoff Received American Woman
with Petition Signed by 100000
Asking Arbitration Rule.

The Hague, July 5.-The sub-cOm-
rights and duties of neutral powers in
times of war, etc, met today. The
French proposition providing there
shall be a declaration of war before the
opening of hOstilitics and an amend
ment by the Netherlands establishing
delay of II hours between the declar-
alton of war and the opening were dis
cussed at length. The Russian military
degrees delegate supported the French
proposition and Baron Marschall Won
Bieberstein (German) said: "Gei'-
many accepts, in its entirety the
els conforms with modern progress i'll
warfare
Reseryrd Opinions.
Joseph II. Choate Omitted States,
Lord Reay Great Britain), and NJ. Tsu-
Zud Oapan), said they reserved their
opinion on the propositions, and con-
|sequentiy d vote on the subject was
postponed until the next meeting of the
subcommittee.
Receives Big Petition.
The Hague. July 5.-President Nell
doif of the peace conference yesterday
received Miss Anna Eckstein of BOs-
ton. Mass, who presented a petition
signed by over 2.000,000 Americans, III
favor of a general arbitration treaty.
NJ. Nelidoff congratulated her on the
number Of signatures and said the pc
tition was in the right direction, for i
any limitation of armamsnts was pos
sible it would be through arbitration
Russia, he continued, had not renOunc
ed her original program, but to carry
| it out il was necessary to have r.
course to arbitration. The develop
ment Of international law and inCernd
tional courts must be dictated by ;
better understanding between tn
states and peoples. the furtherance o
mutual good viii and love of Christ.
Expects No Decision.
The e~t4eEenc M Aelidoff - added
would discuss whether ii should NEE
periodically. but he did not believ'
Ildl llG IltSNit NohititiiN' "S''Au "a
rive at definite decision on the sub
ject
Robert Treat Paine, president of tn,
American Peace. Society, who wa
lpresent at the interview between J!
Nelidoff and Miss Eckstein. said tha
it assumed greater Importance owin
to the fact that it occurred on tn
Fourth of July. which he considered I
be good omen.
| Would Limit Mine Laying.
The subcommittee on the bombar,
ment of harbors, laying of mines, etc
met in the afternoon, DR.. Hagerup {
Norway presiding. He summarized tn
propositions presented and propose
that the committee take up the BIRTHS
proposition prohibiting the laying {
, floating mines as basis for discu
sion.
After statements from several of tn
delegates Captain Ottley of the BIRTHS
navy declared that his gOvernmel
would accept the Italian and Japanes
amendments permitting the laying
h floating mines on condition that tho
are provided with some apparatl
/. which would render them inoffensiN
after the expiration of a certain perio
e Italy proposes that the same rule
Iapplied to fixed mines, so as 10 rend
-. | ,h L al,.;f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Mine Explosion at COL
IinsyiIIe Caused by In
fernal Machine.
TWO DEATHS RESULT
Loaded Revolver Placed In Box
of Giant Powder to Cause
Wholesale Destruction.

Collinsvilc, ILL.,, July 5.-An investi-
cation by State Mine Inspector Rut-
ledge has revealed. according to his
statement today, that an internal ma
chine made by placing Il loaded re-
volvGr i'll tool box containing %
pounds of Siant powder and connecting
the trigger by copper wire TO the lid
of the box, caused the explosion in con-
solidated mine No. Il last Monday,
costing the lives of Louis Colonia and
August Genet.
No Cause for Act.
Superintendent Houck of the mine
said today he had not been able to find
a vendetta or any labor trouble existed
among the miners and could not aC
count for the evident attempt at whole
sale killing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05

Guayaquil. Ecuador, July 5.-FlaS'
over the government buildings and
residences of the foreign cunsuls wee
hosted III cOmmemoratiOn of th2
American national holiday. American
Minister Fox celebrated the day a.
Quito with reception at the legr-
ton. and in the afternoon Consul Dict-
rich held reception here. The gov
ernment ordered military bands tJ
play last night in front Of the Amer
ate in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Frisco Has No Accidents.

San Francisco, Cal, July 5.-For the
first time in its history San Francisco
had a Fourth of July without any re-
ports of accidents. An ordinance was
passed recently forbidding all fire
crackers or fireworks, because of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Reserved Opinions.

Joseph II. Choate Omitted States,
Lord Reay Great Britain), and NJ. Tsu-
zud Japan). said they reserved their
opinion on the propositions, and con-
sequentiy a vote on the subject was
postponed until the next meeting of the
subcommittee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
CarcIessness Claims Toll.

The figures show that this year. as
last, the most of the casualties we~e
due to Carelessness in handling fire
works. Gunpowder explosions stand
second on the list, as they did a year
age
Cannon casualties climb from
fourth place in 1906 to third place this
year passing firearms in the grim
race.
Toy pistols, which last year stood
four in the list, have been pushed
down to fifth this year, showing
possibly the effects of the viSorou.
crusade that has been waged by the
press and the medical fraternity
against that particular death dealing
device.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
At Berlin.

Berlin. July 5.-The Fourth of July
was celebrated patriotically by the
American colony in this city. Fully
400 members of the colony chartered
a steamer and sailed up the river
Spree to the suburb of Grunau. wher+
a picnic was held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05

Pittsburg, Pa, leads all the cities of
the country in the number slain on the
altar of misguided patriotism
New York comes second on the
death roll, six victims being recorded.
Springfield, H., supplied three, ami
Aberdeen, S. D., two.
No other town or city gave up more
than one of its own to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Increases Number.

BY 10 o'clock Is deaths were report
ed to the coroner's office. The num-
ber injured is three score. The list OF
dead included two alleged murders and
one suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-05
Pittsburg Breaks Record.

Pittsburg. July 5.-Pittsburg has
broken all records for Independence
day casualties Up to this mornin.,
five persons have died and two score
more are seriously hurt, many of them
fatally.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-06-26
THE LIFE PLANT.
Its Curious Leaves and How They Die
 and Bloom Again.

Its Curious Leaves and How They Die
 and Bloom Again.
 Visitors to Bermuda often bring bac. to this country as souvenir of their trip the leaves of an interesting plan; of the house leek family It is known as the life plant, and when the leaves begin to shrlvel and fade they send out little shoots which in turn bear leaves that continue to grow and re main fresh and green for months. The leaves are about four inches long, rich green in color and of a smooth waSen texture. If you take one of the leaves and pin it to the wall indoors, it will begin to sprout within three or four days, be 1t winter or summer At first the top portion of the leaf will begin to wither and shrivel up, and this Is likely ts continue until the upper half has lost its green color. Then tiny white roots will sprout from the edges, and in time diminutive green leaves will appear on these. These little off shoots will sometimes grow to be an inch long and contain several pairs of leaves. The limit of their existence seems to depend upon the amount Of heat and light they can obtain.-St Louis Globe-Democrat.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-06-26
ROYAL NIcKnAMEs.
They Tell Briefly the Story of Each
 Kings Career

They Tell Briefly the Story of Each
 Kings Career.
 How do kings come by the curious nicknames that have been bestowed upon them? would be an interesting subject for some one to write about. We know fairly well how England be got it's Lion Hearted. it's Great. its Con lessor and it's Conqueror kings. but how about those of other lands2 Thu France has had it's monarchs who were termed the Little, the Bold. the Stammerer. the simple, the Indolen and the Fair. in addition to the Long Handsome, Beloved, Affable. Fortunate Good, Wise. etc. German history telia us of one who was called the Fat and another the Blind; also the Child. thr Fowler, Blood. Red. Black. Superb sharp. Holy and Lame. Russia ha7 had wonderful list in which the title Of Terrible. Fierce, Lion, Grim. Rrou Impostor ard Lightfoot are prominen; Denmark shows a curious array. wit'l its Blue Tooth. Forked Beard Single. Hungry. Barefoot. Lamb. Pious ana Cruel. Hungary has had a Saint. Ger man Thunder. Venetian and a King Mary: Portugal, a Fat. Idle. African and Perfect; Spain. Monk and Gout- and an assortment of oddities. ineluG ing the Inirm. Bad. Noble Strong Valiant. Gracious. Sickly, Impoten Benefeent and CeremonIous. The names in a way tell briefly the story O. each kings career
Bisbee daily review., 1907-06-26
Properties of Gold.

Pure gold is unaffected by the at mosphere either at ordinary tempera- lures or when the metal Is heated. It is also proof against the action of com mon acids when used singIy More over. it confers it's properties more or less upon copper and silver when these metals are alloyed with 1t Thus. for example, twelve carat gold will with stand the action of nitric acid and the atmosphere at ordinary temperature. but some of the copper will be oxi- dized during annealing. Nine parts of gold may be alloyed with ten parts of platinum in any ordinary crucible and fire, but such an alloy will not be uni form; a larger proportion of platinum will free itself from the gold on solidi- fication. and homogeneous alloy of the two metals cannot be obtained Jewellers Circular-weekly.