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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
strike of Girl. at .IanesviIIe. Wis.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. S0.-Twenty-
three girls employed as sorters in the
Robert ErIer leaf tobacco warehouse
are out on a strike for higher wages.
They have been paid 60 cents per 100
pounds, but want 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Indictment for a Fratricide.

Carlinville, Ills. Jan. 30.-The Ma
coupin county grand jury has returned
an Indictment for murder against VIM.
Kent, who shot and killed his brother
Noble Dec. 5. 1898. on a Chicago and
Alton train while the latter was hand
cuffed and in the custody of an officer.
Kent is still at large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Co-Employe Liabiliry Bin Attacked.

Madison, Wis, jan 30.-In the senate
Saturday Mills introduced a bill which
in effect repeats the present co-em-
pIoye law making employers liable for
accidents to employees except where due
to their own neglect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Mrs. Grant Thanks Her Sons Friends.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. 30.-Just before
the vote was taken Saturday for sena-
tor the majority Of if not all, the MEM
bers who were voting for L. S. Grant,
Jr.. received the following telegram
from his mother. Julia D. Grant, in
Washington: II thank you for your
loyal support of my son, Ulysses s.
Grant"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Pension for John NJ. Palmer.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The bin grant
ing a pension of S1G0 per month to Gen.
John NJ Palmer, of Illinois. which
passed the senate Friday, will now go
to the house, where it will be referred
to the committee on pensions. If the
committee makes a favorable report the
bill will probably pass the house with
out opposition and become law at this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Motor .Busses for Peoria.

Peoria. Ills, Jan. 3O.-A company has
been organized here to run a line of
motor 'busses in opposition to the street
car line. The BUSES are rubber-tired
vehicles carrying twenty passengers
They are not confined to certain street,.
The lines will run from the center of
the CITY to all the suburbs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Died of a Foot Ball Game.

Springfield. o., jan 30--Charles Ort,
son of President Ort, of Wittenberg coll
lege, died yesterday of spinal meningi-
tbs, resulting from injuries received in
last Thanksgiving. foot ball game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Ex-Mayor Lambe Sentenced.

Carlyle. Ills, Jan. 30.-The motion for
a new trial of ex-Mayor Lambe, of this
city, convicted of forgery and uttering
forged paper. was overruled by Judge
Farmer and Lambe was sentenced to
the penitentiary, where he will be taken
fOTnOrrOV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
y wsy.Tickets can be purchased or baggage
checked at r / d Twentieth street depot, or
O r I d depot, corner Fifth avenue and Th;rty.
frst street, Frank d Plummer, AGENT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
Busy Week for Nebraska soIons.

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 30.-The present
week promises to be exciting in the Ne
braska legislature. Aside from the SEN
atorial contest which shows little
change. but which may reach a china X
any day. there are the charges looking
toward the Impeachment of District
Judge Scott, of Omaha. to be dealt
with. as well as two contest cases from
Fillmore county and the possible i'm
prisonnert of County Judge Skipton for
refusing to bring in ballots bearing on
the contest. The Impeachment proceed
ings against Judge Scott for the time
being excite more interest even than
the senatorial struggle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30

dec.ares tie money question to be TIE
paramount issue, and 1 fully indors :
that declaration. So believing 1 could
not directly or indirectly encourage any
state TO abandon the national platform.
While the Democrats of the west and
south have no right 10 force the nation
al PLATFORM upon the people of New
York, yet the Democracy of the nation
does have right to expect the Demo-
Gratis of New York to stand by the plat
form or announce their hostility. We
ought TO know whether the New York
Democracy means peace or war. To
ignore the national platform in a state
convention will be notice that the Demo-
Gratis of New York are hostile to that
platform. but lack the courage to de-
clare it openly. = We were
embarrassed in the last campaign by
the fact that the Democrats of your
state went to Chicago to oppose the
platform which was adopted. Unless
the party in New York expects to re-
peat this experiment in 1900 it should
lose no time in taking a firm stand
upon the Chicago platform.
In urging this course upon Tam
many and the Democracy of New York I
ought to suggest that the party in New
York has something at stake as well as
the party in the nation. Tammany needs
the Democracy of iteration as much as
the national party needs Tammany, and
Tammany should recognize this fact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30

Passenger trains leave G X q Moline
avenue) depot hve (5) minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, ali other trains
daily except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
DENTISTS.
G. l.. SILVIS,
Dentist
DIR. C.. w. GRAFTON,

Over Krell & Maths. ZIG Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30

ONCE hours to 70 a. m, 100 TO 40 D. m
2I9 Eighteenth street. Opposite Union once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-30
j. Il. TAYLOR,

Rooms IL and IL. Mitchell & Lynde building
once hours from to ~ n. N. and to 8 p. N
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
IDENTITY OF DYNAMITER SMITH.
The Dynamite Was Really Louis James, Cousin OF Frank and
Jesse James, the Famous Missouri Bandits
Identity by Mr.. Cramler.

The identity OF John Y. Smith, the
tylamlter who closed his cheekered
areer early last Sunday morning with
dose Of morphine, seems to have
heea established at last. The man OF
many aliases and more crimes, stated
he day before he took the poison, as
VII be remembered. that his true name
vas Louis James, and that he was a
cousin Of Jesse and Frank James, the
piorous Missouri outlaws and train
NoSers. Most people who read the
statement paid little attention to that
,Nftlon Of ii, at least, but 1t proved
:ssply interesting TO one gentleman,
~. Cramer, who Is connected with the
Dstver and Rio Grande railway.
III. Cramer formerly resided in the
aHe town In Missouri that the James
@s called their home, and grew UP
Nh Louis James, a cousin Of the des-
eEsdoes, whom he had not seen since
was a young man. He was so
ENhgly impressed with the circum-
EaAees related that he determined 10
~ne on 10 Salt Lake and view the
l2Iures OF the dead man. feeling sure
nAl he could easily Identify him II he
vas really the cousin he pretended to
NJ. cramer arrived Just In time and
Nv The remains. One good look was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

enough. The features were those Of
Louis James. whom he had known in
Missouri.
He related the circumstance a day or
two ago 10 friends and ex-Jailor Hill,
who served under Sheriff Mcqueen.
gave the full details.
"Dynamlter Smith," said Mr.. Cramer,
was unquestionably Louis James.
| knew him we'll all through his youth
and up TO early manhood. in Missouri.
He was a cousin OF Frank and Jesse
James. as he claimed, and the names
Smith Mcdonald, etc, were aliases.
His features were peculiar and had no
difficulty whatever In recognizing them
at once.
Louis james was a queer sort or
boy. as might be inferred from the
fact that his nick name in the neighbor-
hood was Looney' by which he was
always called. never knew OF Ms
being associated with the James boys
in any OF their crimes, and In fact,
| had lost track Of him entirely.
IF there has been any doubt as TO
Smiths identity, II need exist no longer.
over the suicides grave may be placed
the inscription, Louis James, born in
Missouri died In Utah. and II Will be
correct"
This clearing up Of the mystery sur
rounding this singular man may ex-
plain some phases OF his strong but
wayward nature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
METHUEN WILL
HOLD HIS GROUND

New York. Dec. ga dispatch TO
the Tribune from London says:
The Paris correspondent Of the Mall
says that DR., Leyds waited on NJ. Del
casse and asked his services In the
cause Of peace. The French minister
1t is understood, gave an equiyocal re-
ply, asking In fact, for time for con-
sideration.
A fact which may be safely inferred
from the admiralty reports Of the
movements Of transports is that the
battallons OF the fifth division as they
arrive in South Africa are divided be-
tween Natal and the western border,
some gong TO Durham and others to
De Aar. This seems clear indication
that General Metheun will hold his
ground at Modder River and not re-
treat to Orange River. as many timor-
GUS military writers for the press have
been clamoring TO have him do, leav-
Ing Kimberley to its fate. The moral
effect OF such retreat would be ex-
ceedingly bad, since II would be a con-
fession Of failure Of one OF the first
objects Of Buffers campaign with the
army corps.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE TEMPLE
Children Of the Primary Associations Of Salt Lake Stake Save
Their Nckels for the Benefit Of the Salt
Lake Temple Fund

To this President Snow sent the fol-
lowing acknowledgment to the little
donors:
Salt Lake City. Utah. Dec. 2s. 1899.
Boys and Girls.
My dear little Friends:-Your gener-
Gus Chriatmas offering to the Salt Lake
Temple IL hereby gratefully acknowl-
edged This Is very kind and thought
full and Is doubtless the result OF what
your teachers have taught you. Not
only does this offering appear 10 your
credit upon the records Of our sacred
Temple, but angels TOO have record
borne.
The Temple presidency thank you and
your kind teachers. and earnestly say.
God bless you, and may the Splnt
prompting such kind actions draw YOU
nearer and nearer 10 God as you grow
in years. and prepare you 20 dwell
eternally In His presence.
Heartily wishing you all a merry
Christmas, LORENZO SNOW.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
BARON OF BEEF
FOR CHRISTMAS.

London. Dec. 22--(speclal London
cable letter, Copyright, 1899, by the AS
ISOLATED Press. lE"A baron Of beef for
the queens Christmas will be roasted
nsxt Saturday Dec. %, at the great
kitchen fire, Windsor. in readiness for
the royal dinner party ON Monday. The
great joint, when cold, viii be garnished
with the royal and imperial monogram
In shredded horse radish and. with a
boar's head and game pie, will assist In
adjoining her majestys sideboard on
Christmas day"
This quaint announcement In the
court circular with the spirit Of royal
plenty breathed In every line, sounds
almost like a hollow mockery OF the sor-
row and shadow Of death which have
turned the season Of rejoicing into one
Of mourning.
bad news from the Cape" writes one
society authority, has made London
the dreariest city In the world at this
season when II ought TO be the most
CAV"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
Capt. Mills Enters His Plea Of Not
Guilty Before Judge NorreIl.
TRIAL SET FOR JANUARY 8.
Proceedings In His Case This Morn
ing Were Quite Formal and
Very Brief

Capt. Fred j. Mills pleaded not
guilty before Judge Norrell today to
the charge Of killing John C. oMelyen-
ey. The defendant will be placed on
trial Monday, January 8, 1900.
The proceedings incidental to the
taking OF Mills plea were formal and
brief. Assistant County Attorney Ray
Van Colt called the courts attention
to the fact that today was the date set
for the taking OF the defendants plea
Judge Norrell requested Mills to stand
UP. The prisoner advanced TO the
clerks desk and stood erect, with his
hands behind him. while Judge Nor
rell recited the charge he was arraign-
ed on Thursday morning.
What is your plea?" the court en-
quired.
Il desire TO plead not guilty, your
honor" said the prisoner in q tone OF
voice that was plainly heard In all
parts OF the court room.
Very well, let a plea Of not guilty
be entered, Mr.. Clerk" said Judge Nor
rell. Mills bowed and then resumed
his seat
Later he was conveyed back to the
county jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Although It will be several days yet
A.,ore Mayor-elect Ezra Thompson is
,-,peted into office, the policy that he
mi pursue is clearly defined In his
mind and bis views upon the needs OF
NJ city will be Of interest to all class
e Of citizens,
M. Thompson this morning consented
\. rive the News" a brief outline Of
,hsse matters for the Christmas issue,
,si he presented his views with a clear
,ns Indicating that he had given the
matters careful attention.
THE MAYORS POLICY.
IN going into Office" said Mr.
Thonpson, '1et me say that the iinan-
sa condition OF the municipality Is
Understood and appreciated. We are
,oOfropted with an almost empty treas
rry and the present taxes are consid-
ma 10 be pretty heavy, and are OF
course, a burden TO many. Let me say
nat shall, as mayor, advocate all the
ublle improvements possible, with
hcse conditions fully considered. Not
outstanding the handicaps, It Is my
bile. that much can still be done In
Nu direction, II the finances are ham
lsi with the greatest possible care, and
10 that pledge myself.
THE PARAMOUNT NEED.
There is one matter that. In my
Judgment, takes precedence over every
AIng else. That Is the need for an In
rsased water supply. AS now situated,
should We have an open winter. a water
famine in the summer must Inevitably
follow. Plans Tor meeting this contin-
gsncy have been considered and have
taken some definite form. My opinion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
OFF FOR THE WAR,
lord Roberts Given an Almost Maddsning
Farewell.

London, Dec. 23.-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts. who Is 10 assume command Of
the British forces In South Africa. left
Waterloo railroad station at noon today
amidst scenes Of enthusiasm wildly
demonstrating the national interest In
the event and the belief that the de-
parture Of the general can be accepted
as a guarantee that whatever can be
done in South Africa VIII be carried
out by thoroughly competent hands and
on carefully matured lines Although
only privileged persons were permitted
10 enter the station this did not pre-
vent the gathering Of immense throngs
at all the approaches and other points
OF vantage, who cheered repeatedly as
Bob" accompanied by his wife and two
daughters drove up. Seldom has the
terminus witnessed such an inspiring
send-of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
WORRYING OVER TROOPS.
Fears for q Regiment OF Mexlcans Sent
out to Fight Ysquis.

Chicago. Dec. PA special to the
Record from Austin, Texas, says;
A dispatch from Ortiz, State Of So
nora, Mexico. says that Gen. Torres
force OF troops has retired to Potan 10
await the arrival OF the Twentieth
infantry regiment. and other reinforce
ments. The large force Of Yaquis
who resisted the advance OF the gov
eminent troops so strongly and sue
cessfully, followed the retiring command
all the way to Potan. and picked OF
number OF the men. The Yaquis have
again withdrawn TO the mountains, and
the only fighting that has taken place
during the last few days Is between
marauaing bands OF Indians and scout
ing parties OF government soldiers.
The telegraph wires have again been
cut and official dispatches which have
reached Ortiz from the war depart.
ment for Gen. Torres have TO be for.
warded TO Potan by mounted courier.
Nothing has yet been heard from the
Twentieth infantry, but military men
who are acquainted with the make up
Of the regiment and Its fighting quail.
ties scout the idea that II has been
attacked and vanquished by the Yaquis
II Is claimed that the regiment has
hardly had time to reach Gen. Torres
rendezvous, as the march from the
mouth Of the YaQui river u long and
difficult
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

President Lorenzo Snow OF the
Church OF Jesus Christ Of Latter-day
Saints is In receipt OF the following
communication, which Is self explana-
tory: ,ooo
December 22nd, 1899.
Preslden, Lorenzo Snow
Dear Brother;-We the children OF the
Primary Associations OF the Salt Lake
stake OF Zion. desiring 70 put In prac-
lice some OF the valuable Instructions
received from our dear teachers. have
saved UP some Of our nickels, ana ten
der you herewith the sum OF $50 as
Christmas donation 10 be used In help
ing along, II but In small way, the
great work being done In the Temple
Hoping this viii meet your approval
and blessing. and praying for you al
ways, we are your little flock OF the
Primary Associations Of salt Lake
Stake Of Zion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
CHAs. II. COLE ARRESTED.
Former President OF Globe Bank OF Bos.
ton In Duranoe.

ton IN Durante.
Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 23.--Charles
II. Cole. formerly president Of the
Globe National Bank OF Boston, which
failed on Thursday last, was arrested
at Redondo by United States Marshal
Osborne today. and brought 10 this
city. The arrest was made on war;
rant charging him with misapproprat-
ing government funds. The information
was sent from Boston TO United States
Attorney Flint and arrived last night.
Mr.. Cole, accompanied by his wife
and son, arrived in this city last Sun
day and registered at the vannuys
Hotel. Yesterday they went 10 Redon-
do. He made no attempt to conceal
his Identity. though evidently aware
that his arrest was probable.
Mr.. Coles son stated his farther
knows absolutely nothing about the
banks affairs. He resigned from the
presidency about two months ago.
The family went from Boston TO Salt
Lake City where Mr.. Cole has mining
Interests and came later 10 Los Angeles
on account Of Mrs. Coles health. Mr.
Cole has been connected with the Globe
bank for thirty years. and his reslgna-
ton caused a sensation In Boston. The
prisoner will be held here await
ing advices from Boston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

The attendance Of pupils in the public
schools Is now at point never before
reached, or at least very close 20 such
a mark. The exact figures cannot be
had until this months totals from the
various schools are reported and tabu-
lated. The attendance, say some OF the
principals. would have been heavier
than It is but for the smallpox scare
which has had its effect in lettering
timid parents from permitting their
children TO go to school.
The lightest actual recorded enroll
rnent was during the school year OF
1852 when Il reached 1921. Last
month Il was slightly under 1000. or 10
be exact 1879. Since that there has
been an augmentation OF the enroll
ment which has swelled the total TO
something over 1900 with indications
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Brownsville, Pa, Dec, GAN ex-
ploslon occurred at the Braznell Coal
works, four miles from here today.
Seventy-fve men are reported en-
tombed. The tipple is wrecked. Mes
sengers have been sent here for doctors.
Word from Braznell by train says on
ly one man has come out OF the mine.
Men were heard talking at the bottom
OF the shaft. The mine boss went
down. but has not yet returned, and
II is supposed he and the men have
been overcome by after-damp as all
sound has ceased to come from the
the bottom. There Is great excite
ment. Miners are flocking from sur
rounding mines TO assist In the res
cue. The mine is owned by the Stock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
THE RUSH AT THE POST OFFICE
enormous Increase in the Number Of Registered Packages Sent
Out-Christmas Boxes Pouring In From All
Directions Today.

December there were $500 pieces regis
tered. So far this quarter, the num-
Der is 1000, with several days yet to
hear from, so II Is safe to say that the
increase will be at least 1000 packages"
The increasing mails on Friday night
and yesterday morning brought hun
dreds OF Christmas packages, and al
though the full flood Of these packages
will not strike the office until tonight
When the mail carriers started out on
their rounds this morning, they looked
like squad Of Santa Clauses, In gray
uniforms, each one staggering under
an immense load Of packages Of all
descriptions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
MARRIED BY TELEGRAPH.
Father Would Not Let Bride Leave Home
TIL Ceremony Was said.

Chicago, Dec, PA special 70 the Tri-
bune from Winchester, KY, says;
Miss Lizzie luminous, Of this city.
and Trooper Sam Wheeler OF Fort Win
gate, n. NJ, were married by telegraph.
A year ago both lived In Winchester.
Wheeler enlisted In the United States
regular army. II was transferred from
Kentucky TO New Mexico, was made q
trooper In the Ninth cavalry, and was
stationed at Fort Wlngate. He corre-
sponded with the girl, and she promised
10 go to him and be married. He sent
her sufficient money for railway fare.
but Joseph luminous, the father. re-
fused 70 let her go, Wheeler tried TO
secure a parole and failed.
The young soldier conflded In Chap
lain Forster OF the fort. Then the
scheme 0, subjecting electricity to love
was thought OF. The plan was tele-
grsphed to the sweetheart, and Mr..
luminous, the girls father. approved
II. A through circuit was established
over the telegraph company's wires be-
tween Fort Wingate and Winchester.
100 miles apart.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
A WIDOWS SAD CHRISTMAS GIFT
Her Home Destroyed by Fire Just Before Daybreak This Morning
Department Made Rapid Run-Loss Partly Gov.
cred by Insurance.

household goods into the streets, most
Of which were saved as the inmates took
refuge in an adjoining house. The fire
department made rapid run. but the
great distance to be covered-from
headquarters TO First and N streets
was so great that the frame part Of the
building was completely destroyed.
while the roof and interior Of the brick
portion were likewise consumed before
the brigades arrival.
Fortunately for the widow and her
family, their loss will be light after all,
inasmnch as both building and con-
tents were insured. the former for $500
and the latter for $500.
The policy was written by the Home
Fire OF Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

dale Coal company, and is not in the
combine.
As soon as It was learned that an ex-
plosion of such force had occurred the
relatives Of the entombed miners
crowded around the mouth OF the drift.
The scenes were heartrending. Wives
were crying in despair and children
were weeping for their fathers.
A rescuing party Immediately set to
work Volunteers were numerous ara
word was sent for the best mining en-
glneers In the district.
1t Is thought o road will be made into
the mines In few hours.
At present there Is no Idea as to what
caused the disaster.
Pittsburg Dec 2s.-The Stockdale
company, with offices in this city re-
celved a report from Brsznell that six
bodies had been recovered from the
mine ar,l that forty men were still In
the mine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

me big rush OF holiday business at
ls poSiofiice eliminated today when
pNyious records were simply lost
CHI Of.
=, me rush here Is simply phenome-
~ SAID Postmaster Thomas TO the
r ssSS and the amount Of holiday
80 sn sent out from Salt Lake has never
ssA approached before. For several
~ past the sale Of stamps alone has
ny ~ NOO a day larger than for the
',ss Period OF LIST year.
40. as 10 the number OF registered
q iases sent out. for the last quarter
'AS' year, October, November and