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The Washington times., 1907-04-23
NTERCITY GOLF MATCH
AT CHEVY CHASE COURSE

Philadelphia Cricket Club; W. c. Hous-
ton, Philadelphia Cricket Club; D.
Fleming, Mt Airy Country Club; c.
Dixon, Springhaven Country Club; q.
Crump, Philadelphia Country Club; a
Service, Philadelphia Country Club; r.
i. Hanson, Philadelphia Country Club;
=. A Cashier, Philadelphia Country
Club. R ". Harvey, Philadelphia COun-
try Club: i. ". Harrison, Philadelphia
Country Club; r. +. Griscom, Merton
Cricket Club; II. L Wilson, Merton
Cricket Club; c. Farnum, Huntingdon
Valley Country Club; J. S. Mather.
Huntington Valley Country Club: f c.
Febiger, Frankfort Country Club; J. I.
LineaweaveT. Philadelphia Cricket Club:
Il. Nackie, Philadelphia Country Club:
and r, c. James, Springhaven Country
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Invitation 70 Dine.

Alexander Britton. who is member Of
both the Chevy Chase and Columbia
Clubs. has extended an invitation 70
those taking part in the match 10 dine
with BIN at the clubhouse at the con-
clusion of the days play.
Washington has never won an inter
city match with Philadelphia, but hopes
10 make a better showing this spring
than ever before. The course at Chevy
Chase is in excellent condition and IS
several weeks ahead of any of the
courses around Philadelphia. In view
Of the fact that the local golfers are
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
oCTAGONs DOWN UTOPIANs.

In the Temple League yesterday the
Octagons defeated the Utopians by Il to
Z. The Utopians played an execrable
game in the field. accommodating eleven
errors.
The score by innings; e
RHE.
Octagons .451 O1O 3 IA Is 8
Utopians 1 0 II 3 Il
Batteries-S. Fisher and NJ. Fisher;
Stern and II. Cohen.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
ST. IoHNs MINORS WIZ.

St Johns Juniors defeated the Wash
ington School for Boys yesterday by
j to ..
5. J. c. Juniors. S21 I-1T-14-S
W. School for Boys. 1 0 0 2 0 0 p o SIS
Batteries Darlington and Ryan;
FlOwerra and Lehman.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Chevy Chase Schedule.

The schedule Of matches at Chevy
Chase have Soen arranged for the re-
mainder Of the season as follows:
April 27-InterCity match, Washing
ton VS.. Philadelphia.
April q to 29-Final round, Tucker
man cup.
May +Kickers' handicap and wom-
ems medal handicap.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
AbandOns FAN Tournament.

Whereas the Chevy Chase Club has
held two open tournaments heretofore
ono in the spring and the other in the
fall-a radical departure from this Gus
tom viii be taken this year, and the
club viii hold bit one tournament open
10 nOn-members Of the club. To replace
the fall tournament, a match for the
club championship will be held The
spring tournament will be played on
May 9. 10, and II.
Sam Dalzoll and Frank Ellis will play
of the final in the match for the Tue
herman Cup before next Saturday. This
match should prove interesting as both
Of them are on their game and playing
good golf
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

more familiar with the links this should
be a decided advantage in their favor
". Smith, who has been champion OF
the Philadelphia Golf Association sew
eTll times, has been in washington try
ing the course, and will no doubt i'm
part much valuable information 20 his
fellow golfers from the Quaker City.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

pliable all the parts, and
assists nature in its sublime
work. By its aid thousands
of women have passed this
great crisis in perfect safety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
ENGINEER MAY DIE
AS RESULT OF CRASH
William CahiIl Badly Injured in Col.
lison on D. r. |. & NJ. w.
at leClaire.

William Cahill, an engineer on the
d. r. l. & n. w. is confined at ST.
Luke's hospital. Davenport. seriously
injured as a result of an accident at
LeClaire yesterday afternoon in which
his engine was struck by an extra Mil
waukee freight Mr.. Cahill was thrown
from the cab window by the force of
the impact and in falling struck his
head on some hard object. His skull
was badly fractured and he may not
recover
Mr.. Cahill and Fireman Lamir oa
the switch engine that does the wor,u
between Davenport and Clinton on the
ID. r. |. & n. w. were just pulling
out of LeClaire when the freight was
seen approaching. There was not time
to stop before the crash came. The
fireman jumped and escaped No one
on the freight was injured. Both en-.
gines were considerably damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
SHOCK OF INJURIES
RESULTS IN DEATH
Charles M. Parker, Thrown Under
Train Wheels, Dies "a Hours
Later at Moline Hospital.

Charles NJ. Parker, who was injured
yesterday afternoon in attemptinp n
BOARD the eastbound Rock Island mer-
chandise train at East Moline. died
this afternoon at 1:45 at the Moline
city hospital, where he was taken i'm.
mediately after the accident. In
boarding the train. Parker lost his
mold, and was thrown under the
wheels. as stated in The Argus last
evening. He was crushed about the
abdomen. and suffered a shock from
which he did not recover conscious.
ness not returning after the accident
An inquest is being held this afternoon.
The young mans father, who resides
in Ohio, has been notified. and will ar.
rive in Moline tomorrow to take
charge of the remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
MANY GOING TO
SEE MACOMB MEET
Local High School to be Well Repre-
sented in Military Tract Events
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow at Gas a company of the
Rock Island high school students viii
leave over the Burlington for Macomh.
where they are to represent the
school in the Military tract contest to
be held there tomorrow. Rock Island
high school has the honor of being the
only school that is represented in botn
essay and oratory contests as well as
athletics. Stewart Marquis will repre-
sent the school in OratOry and Miss
Laurt Edith Whitemore in the essay
contest. 1t is probable that a large
delegation OF pupils will attend the
meet Mr.. Wallace will have supervis-
ion over the track team. to consist cf
SteenberS, E. Fraser, A. Angel. Lift.
Shinstrom. and Hubbard Mrs. East
man of the high school faculty will
also accompany the students on the
trip. The train is scheduled to arrive
in Macomb at 1925 tomorrow mora
ing. Principal l.. c. Daugherty of the
Hawthorne school of this city will be
one of the judges in the girls declan.-
atory contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
HOLD A MOONLIGHT PARTY
many Participate in Pretty Event at
the Roller Skating Rink.

About 200 spectators and skaters AZ
sembled at the big skating rink last
evening 10 either witness or take nat
IN the event of the season. the moon.
light skating party. The rink was dec.
GRATED with flags, bunting. and Jana
nese lanterns. The large arc lamps
were covered with green globes to give
moon light effect. The grand march
led by MIR. Tremann and his daughter.
was probably the largest that has ever
Deen held at the rink, about 800 skat-
ers taking part. The rink will co;se
saturday evening of next week. George
Il. work. manager of the rink. has
special features planned for nearly
every evening from now until the clos.
ing OF the rink May II. For the last
night, he has planned to have a Dayen-
port professional bicycle racer. race
with trio of the fastest skaters in the
three cities. the race to be a three
mile relay. The skaters have been
given little the best of the race bv
allotting them the inside track. while
the rider will ride close to the railing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
The Warmth OF Snow House.

Usually our snow i&loos allowed each
man from eighteen to twenty inches
space III which to lie down and just
room enough TO stretch his legs we'll
With our sleeping bags they were en-
tirely comfortable, no matter what the
weather outside. The snow is porous
enough TO admit of air circulation. but
even gale of wind without would not
affect the temperature within. II is
claimed by the natives that when the
wind blows snow house is warmer
than in period of still cold. l could
see no difference \ new snow igloo
is. however, more comfortable than one
that has been used. for newly cut
snow blocks are more porous. In one
that has been used there is always Il
crust of ice on the interior which pre-
vents Il proper circulation of air.-Dil'
Ion Wallace in Outing Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
CALLS ATTENTION
TO LOCAL ADVANTAGES
Rock Island Roads Circular Shows
Industrial Opportunities of
This City.

large circular entitled "OppOrtuni-
ties has been issued by the Rock Is
land road. 1t deals with the ADVANTAGES
OF towns and cities on the lines of the
company. and will be largely referred
To by those seeking locations for in
dustrial enterprises. The city of Rock
Island is given a prominent position.
ana Is summed up as follows. under
the head of Valuable Information:
County seat of Rock Island county:
on Mississippi river; has large num-
Der of manufacturing plants embrac-
ing almost all lines. particularly agri-
cultural implements, vehicle factories.
and woodworking plants. United
States government has a large arsenal
at this point employing 1,50O people.
Augustana college of the Swedish
Lutheran church located here.
Rock Island has all the public utili.
ties. Three hotels. 81 and up
Under the head of Business Oppor.
tunities' the circular says of this CITY:
Excellent location for almost any
kind of manufacturing industry. par
ticularly on account of nearness to
principal markets; abundance of labor
and cheap fuel. Implement. vehicle
and machinery factories. especially,
will do well Automobile factory. Corn
products plant. Cereal mill. Rock Is.
land industrial commission offers vain.
able inducements to secure first class
factories
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
0NCOODW|NSANDS
Unknown Vessel Goes Ashore
Off Deal, England, but
Is RefIoated.

Deal, England, May "A large Ger.
man steamer is ashore on Goodwin
Sands. Tugs and lifeboats have gone
to the vessels assistance.
The steamer has not been identified
and is still fast. A heavy gale is
blowing and the vessel is rolling hea IL
iy- it Is doubtful if the tugs and life
Doats viii be able to get alongside it.
The German ship. Wilhelmina. also
went ashore on Goodwin's today bu.
was subsequently refloated and pro.
ceeded.
This led to report that the first
steamer was ref1oated and that her
name was the Wilhelmina.
The steamer is now afioat and rid.
ing at anchor outside the sands. Her
name is not ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
OPEN OLD LADIES'
HOME NEXT WEEK
Repairs in Building Cause chanae-
Only One Lady Admitted,
Though Number Applied.

Owing to repairs being made on tho
house, 1907 Fourteenth street. to be
used for the Old Ladies home the for
NAL opening which was to have taken
place yesterday has been delayed until
some time probably next week. How
ever the association has taken posses.
sion and has placed Mrs. Moffatt in
charge as matron. Numerous
applications for admission 10
the home have been made but
so far only one lady has been adj
mitted. Arrangements for the formal
opening have not been completed bnt
the ladies in charge hope to be able to
open the home to the public next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
Mine Explosion at Hin.
ton, Va, Results
in II Deaths
AND POSSIBLY MORE
Mine Boss Pilots Many to
Safety, but is Believed
to Have PeriShed.

Charleston, w. Va. May 2.-The
bodies of II dead men have been re-
covered from the Whtpple mine. where
an explosion occurred late yesterday
This is thought to be the full extent of
the fatalities. The number injured is
five.
Many EntonBed.
Hinton, Va, May 2.-Forty-One min
ers We're entombed by an explosion
yesterday afternoon in the Whipple
mine at Scarboro, and there is little
hope that any of them are alive.
Fory-one miners crawled to safety
after the blast, up an emergency ladder
in an air shaft. Many of them were
seriously injured, and one died soon af-
ter reaching the surface.
BOSS IL Hero.
Isaac Pelter, the mine boss. piloted
the fugitives to the air shaft. but when
they came to the surface he remained
in the mine, closing the air courses in
an effort to force fresh air to those
caught by the blast and prevent the
noXious gases from reaching them. He
expected to follow the fleeing men out
in few minutes, but nothing has been
heard of him since, and it is thought
he gave his life in an effort to save
others.
The Whipple mine is within two
miles of the Stuart mine. which explod-
ed on Jan. %, killing so men. Both
mines are owned by the White Oak
Fuel company. The mine is one of the
best equipped in this field and has al
ways been considered safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
To co ON BALLOT
United Christian Party Decides
to Nominate if Others Do Not
Adopt its Platform.
WIN GOLDEN RULE AS BASE
Will Place Candidates for President
and Vice President of United
States-ReeIect Benkert.

AT the afternoon session of the an
nual conference of the united Christian
party at the Watch Tower yesterday.
1t was decided TO make nomination for
president and vice president of the
United States for the election next
year, if the old parties do not endorse
the decalogue and the golden rule as
the standard of government. The NOM
mating of candidates was deferred un-
I'll next year in the hope that the plat
form of the Christian party may be ac.
cepted by the older parties. 1t was
decided 10 send out missionaries to
preach the doctrine of the party.
Benkert Reelected Chairman.
w. R. Benkert of Davenport was re.
elected national chairman, and Mrs. s.
c. Priddle of Chicago was elected vice
chairman to succeed Mrs. Grinnell. now
in Florida. Mrs. Kitty May Benkert
was reelected secretary. and Mrs. f.
Ballinger OF this city was chosen as
siStant secretary. Chairman Benkert
was authorized to appoint an execu-
tive committee of seven members. and
to select "a elders to act as an ad-
visOry committee.
Closes With Evening Session.
The convention closed with a ses-
sion last evening, at which addresses
were made by l.. c. Coffin of Fort
Dodge. Iowa: Rev. F. H. BurreII of Mo
line; J. II. Buckley. national organizer
OF the Sunday School association of
Philadelphia; H. B. Hayden. superin-
tendent of the Rock Island schools. and
Mrs. Priddle of Chicago. John Stead of
Davenport, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Frey of this city.
At the business session a vote of
thanks was extended to the press for
the attention given TO the meeting and
to the calls issued by Chairman Ben
kert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02

Is ATTRACTIVE YEAR BOOK
One Issued by the Endowment Fund
Society of Aueustana Coleqe.

The Endowment Fund society of Au-
Sustana college has just issued a very
neat and attractive year book. 1t con.
tains the names of the officers. mem
Ders and committees and list of the
dates of meetings, printed on good
quality of paper and neatly bound. The
various universities of the world will
be the topic for the year, and at each
meeting paper will be read by some
members on one of the famous univer.
sites. The society met yesterday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. John Mag
nuson, 615 Forty-third street. and Mrs
J. Hasselquist read a paper on the
university of Paris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
ASKED TO VISIT ALBANY
Rock Island Commandery Knights
Templar Receives Invitation,

ROCK Island Commandery, No. IS
knights Templar has just received al
invitation from the Chamber of Com
merce at Albany. n. Y, inviting the
commandery, or its delegates. to visit
Albany in connection with their trip to
the grand encampment of the knight :
Templar of the United States of Am
erica. which will be held at Saratoga
Springs, July 8 to IS.
The invitation is in itself unusually
attractive and voices the "old Dutch
hospitality" for which Albany is u.
nous
The Albany Chamber of Commere is
one of the most progressive organize
tions of its kind in the country and is
always ready TO greet strangers w1a
may visit that beautiful city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
TYPOS ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Annual Meeting of Tri-City Union is
Held at the Headquarters.

The Tri-City Typographical union
No. 107, at meeting at the headuuar
ters in this city last evening elected
the following officers:
President - o. w. LaRash, Daven
port.
Vice President-W. H. Carson, Dav
export.
Financial Secretary &C. S. Osborn
Davenport
Recording Secretary Robert M
Hackett. Rock Island.
Various committees were appointed
and reports for the year submitted.
The election of delegates TO the Ia
ternational Typographical union meet
ing at Hot Spring will be held on Ma,
Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
THEIR TRIP SHORT
Effort to Break Balloon Record
in America Dismal
Failure.
BALkED BY BAD WINDS
Aeronauts Descend at GaIconda, Ill.,
Only 1870 Miles from Start
ing Point.

Golconda, H.. May 2.-Captain G
De +. Chandler, United States Signal
Service. and J. c. Mccoy of New York
failed To break the long distance bal.
loon record ana tow in the Lahm cup.
Their balloon, which left St. Louis ut
1920 Tuesday evening. landed five
miles north of Golconda at 2:30 yester,
day afternoon. To have won the
Lahm cup the balloon would have had
to go more than 402 miles. Golcondl
is only 1870 miles from ST. Louis.
Changeable air currents demonstrate
ed 10 the aeronauts that they couil
not win the cup, and for that reason
they descended near here. The bal
loon made an easy landing and was
brought to Golconda in wagons. Nc
Coy goes with it from here to Nevt
York. while Captain Chandler returns
to Washington.
Hoped 40 Reach WaShington
Captain Chandler made the trip fD"
the purpose of taking observations fo
the United States army. He and Ne
Coy. upon leaving St Louis. hoped that
the winds would carry them toward
Washington. d. c.. but the balloon
took southerly course Immediate "
upon leaving the ground. Ii crossed
the Mississippi river and continued
southwark near the river some dia-
tance. when it was driven back into
Missouri. where it continued south un-
til near the Arkansas line. At nom
yesterday the balloon lowered over
Cape Girardeau. Mo. until west
wind took it across to Illinois.
Drag Strikes Tree.
Just before crossing the river the
drag rope struck a tree. impeding their
progress. Ballast was thrown out AMI
the balloon rose to an altitude of two
miles. Then the sun came out. and it
went still higher, continuing east in71
Indiana. Here an east wind was er.
countered, driving them into the
clouds. Emerging from the clouds the
aeronauts found themselves over tha
Ohio river near Golconda. where thev
descended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
SCORE PRESIDENTS
ACT AS "COWARDLY'
Comes to Defense of Meyer
and Haywood.

Milwaukee, Wis. May 2.-Resolu.
tiOns in which the words unfair, pre-
judicial and cowardly" are used %
describe the attitude of President
Roosevelt in regard to the charactar
of Meyer, Haywood and PettibOne. 0f
ficers of the Western Federation of
Miners, was passed by the Federated
Trades council last night and copies of
the resolution will be sent to the presi-
dent and each branch of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
CLIMBS PORCH TO MURDER
st. Louis Lineman Kills Woman With
Whom He QuarreIed.

st. Louis. May 2.-After climbing a
two-story porch and breaking open a
window. Albert Koenig, a lineman, Sc
cured entrance into the room of Nettie
Wood early today and shot her. He
then shot himself twice. Both will die.
The two quarreled recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
AN EXTRA FREIGHT
SAVES PASSENGER
Strikes Obstruction That Was Intend
ed to Cause Disastrous
Wreck on c. & N. w.

Racine, Wis. May 2.-An attempt
was made last night to wreck a pas
senger train on the Chicago and North
western railway heavily loaded with
passengers bound from Milwaukee ana
Racine for Chicago, but fortunately al
extra freight train struck the obstruc-
tiOn placed on the track and only the
locomotive left the rails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
Society Of Army of the
Potomac Puts Self
on Record.
ROOSEVELT HONORED
Statue of General Mcclellan
Unveiled Before Noted
AssembIage.

Washington, May ,. - President
Roosevelt was made an honorary mem
Der of the Society of the Army of the
Potomac at its 37th annual reunion
here today. General n NJ. Curtis of
Ogdenburg, \. Y, was elected presi-
dent.
The other officers We're reelected
Several resolutions were adopted the
principal one being in favor of every
effort to supersede war by peaceful az
btratiOn."
Unyeil Monument.
Washington. May 2-President Roose-
welt, cabinet officers, and navy and
army officers, and men prominent in
civil life participated this afternoon in
the ceremonies attending the unveiling
OF statue to General George b. Nc
Clellan which has been erected in this
city by the Society of the Army of the
Potomac. Hundreds of old soldiers
attended the ceremonies, and addresses
were made by President Roosevelt. and
Major Generals Sickles, Howard. and
Dodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
COAL FREIGHT UP
Railroads of Pittsburg District
Give Rates Record Break
ing Boost.
HOLD EAST OF MISSISSIPPI
Companies Planning to Tack on Even
More-AlI Glasses of Goods
Affected.

Pittsburg, May 2.-Railroads in the
Pittsburg district have filed tariffs wi h
the interstate commerce commission for
a general advance in freight rates eff
fective June l. 1t is said the advance
this year is greater than was ever an
nounced i'll previous years. Practical
ly every freight rate will be advanced.
May Add Some More.
Ii is reported coal carrying roads are
now considering the question of max
ing a still further advance in coal
freight rates. The new rates will af-
iect all points east of the Mississippi
river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
CARRY CASE UP
Friends of Shumway, Seated as
Mayor of GaIesburo,
Raise a Fund.
LOSES OUT ON THE RECOUNT
Contends Knox College. Who Had No
Right to, Voted for Welsh, the
Contestant.

Galesburg, H., May 2.-The recount
in the mayoralty contest before Judge
Gray was concluded yesterday. The
returns gave George Shumway 2,445
and J. d. Welsh 2.439. The recoun,
gives Shumway 242S and Welsh 2.44G
Welsh thus having a majority of IS.
Shumway's attorneys were granted
until Saturday TO make a showing in
the motion for continuance in order to
procure evidence that number of CO..
lege students who voted for Welsh
were not entitled to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-02
CASE IS Reversed
April Colder Than March the
Figures of Observer
Sherier Show.
FORMER ALMOST SET A MARK
Average of 43 Was Lowest for 80
Years-March, on the Other Hand,
Warmest Since 1873.

April did not make a record for itself
right on the heels of a March that al
most broke the heat mark, April was
the coolest experienced here since 1874
Last month the average was 43, while
in 1874 it was Al. The latter was the
coldest since the establishing of the
local weather office 35 years ago.
March this year was warmer than
April. the average being "A, which was
the warmest since 1878, when the av.
erage was As.
ApriIs temperature was seven de.
Srees below the normal during the last
80 years. The highest temperature
was "A on the oath and the lowest "a
on the 14th. The greatest daily range
was 33 on the 34th and the least daily
range was on the Sth. The absolute
maximum temperature for the month
of April is 81 and the absolute mini
mum IA. Despite the coolness of last
month, there is now an accumulated
excess of 23S since Jan. l, an average
of = degrees a day.
Rainfall Was Light.
April was also below the average in
rainfall, the precipitation being but 10
inches, against an average of 2.G9
inches for 30 years. The accumulated
deficiency in precipitation since Jan. l
is now 20 inches.
There were II clear days last month
u partly cloudy, and II cloudy. Killing
frosts occurred on the 1st, 9th, 10th,
14th, 10th, 18th, Goth and 27th.