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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
UNRAVEL|NG THEPLOT
All the Assassins Now in Europe
on Business Went from
This Country. -
BIG sLAUaHTERoF oRoWNEDHEADs
as They Went in Companies
Malatesta the Leader.

New York, Aug. 4.-The Herald this
morning publishes the following: In
the possession of the police and of the
Italian authorities is evidence which
the Investigators regard as indisputa-
BILE proof of the formation here and
in Paterson, y. J., of a gigantic plot
against the lives of the crowned heads
of the world Various shreds and
patches of proof were gathered yes
terday which indicate that the original
fabric woven by the master weaver
was intricate and subtle. The anarch-
lists suspected of having gone to slay
the king of Italy, his queen. and 9TH
ers, went by various routes as the
books of the various Steamship compa-
MES show.
Woman Was In the Deyiltry.
1.-The Italian government, through its
consul general, yesterday obtained pos
session of the books of the French line.
1t is said that the documents reveal
the exact time that Quentavalli sailed
from this country. Bresci, it was sup
posed, obtained passage on a White
Star liner. a note received yesterday
from CheYalier Louis V. Fugazy, of
this city, says that he did not sell the
tickt 10 BreSci, as an examination of
his books will show. The woman La
Belle Teresa, believed to have been the
accomplice of Bresci. sailed last May
with him. The Italian secret agents
are said to have found out the exact
day on which these two left these
shores.
Went Forth in Companies to KILL
''Malatesta. the alleged arch plotter,
is quoted from London as saying that
he left this country six weeks ago on
an American liner. Those who went
forth to kill were formed in companies,
so that one might follow up the other
in case any assassin failed TO do his
work or fiinched when the final test
came. Those who went later to the
scene of the crime were believed to be
Antonio Lana. the baker, and Sassi,
the student. 1t was learned yester
day that Matteo Sassi sailed for Naples
on July from HobokCn, on the North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
II. His ticket was purchased from
Cesare Cont, n well-known agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
HAS AN ADVANCE BEGUN?
Late News Makes the Reported Move on
:the Chinese Capital Doubtful.

London, Aug. 4.-According to a spe
cIal dispatch from Shanghai dated
Aug. 3 the advancing column of the
allies was reported there yesterday to
have reached IA point thirty-five miles
beyond Tien-Tsin. Nothing from ans
pther point corroboratcS this statement.
In fact The Standard goes so far as
TO say that Il fears the real ad-
vance apart from preliminary meas
urcs has not yet begun.
Washington. Aug. Another move
was made yesterday in the diplomatic
situation by the return of an evasive
answer 10y Ii Hung Chang to Secre-
tary Hays percmptory demand of Aug.
TO Ice put in communication with the
foreign ministers at Pekiug. LIS an
swer is not fiual. and leaves the mat
ter open To diplomacy. But Lis actions,
rs reported 10y Consul General Good
now. are unqueStionably sinister and
will amount To final rejection of the
American proposition IL persisted in.
Goodnow's dispatch contains some fur
fher information bearing on the queS-
ton OF responsibility for Pekiug condi-
tons I'm the statement that the COM
mander Of the Chinese troops. by infer
ence answerable TO the Chinese gov
ernment. ordered the PaotinE maSSa-
ere. 1t is learned here that Ii Ping
Hong. the commander referred TO. * a
civil official. and well known 10 all the
Chinese officials abroad as one OF the
most rabid anti-foreign leaders in
China
Threat Made by the Chinese
simultaneously with Goodnow's dis
patch came n characteristically diplo-
matte message from Yuan Shih kai.
governor OF Sha htung. repeating the
story OF two days ago that the Chinese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
YELLOW JACK AT TAMPA.
One Death Beported-POs.ibIe source o
the Infection.

Tampa. Fla. Aug. 4.-Yesterday DIR.
l.. W. Weedon, agent of the state
board Of health. issued a public state
ment 10 yhe effect that there has been
one death 1T Tampa from yellow fever
and that there are two cases known
at present The death was that of
George Sonnenberg. a German. who
succumbed Thursday morning He was
tailor and not been outside OF the
city for years The only theory pos
sihle is that he contracted the death
from cleaning clothes from some in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
GUT INTO THE WRONG HOUSE.
Ex-Wisconsin judge Arrested for At
tempted Burglary at Frisco.

SanFrancisco, Aug. 4.-COnrad Mos
er, a lawyer of this CIT, Who was at
one time a judge. in that state, was
arrested early yesterday in the resi-
dence of a. Bernard, on the charge OF
attempting to commit a burglary. Mos
er claimed that he was looking for a
friend and had entered the wrong
house. As there was no evidence of an
attempt at burglary the charge was
dismissed and complaint was sworn
out charging him with disturbing the
peace
Moser formerly lived in Alma, Wis.
He was for five years judge of the
circuit court for the Eighth district
of Wisconsin, from 1865 to 1869, aft
erward he was judge of the probate
court and later member of the Wis
consin legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Canadian N Boat Wins Easily.

Montreal. Que, Aug. 4.-The first
days international race for Seawan-
haka cup between the American chal-
lenger Minnesota. orf the White Bear
club. st. Paul, and the Canadian de-
fender Red Coat came off on Lake st.
Louis yesterday and resulted in an
easy win for the Canadian boat by
six minutes and twenty seconds. There
was one inch difference in the length
of the boats. the Red Coat measuring
% feet Z inches and the Minnesota %
faat a. incbaS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
ATTACK AMERICAN CONSUL.
Beers Reported to Have Disregarded Flag
and Burned Train

and Burned Train
Bloemfontein, Aug. A train on
board of which was United States
Consul Stowe and flying the stars and
stripes. has been derailed and burned
at Honigspruit by patrol of Beers
No prisoners were taken.
London. Aug. 4-Roberts tele-
graphs the war office that Gen. Hunter
reports 3,S4S men have surrendered to
hi m altogether.
London. Aug. A Pretoria dis
patch says 1.-THE report that Gen. Chris
tian Dewet was killed here is uncon-
firmed."
Pretoria. Aug. 4.-President Kruger
and COmmandant General Botha have
issued a proclamation promising to
payy all damage done to the farms by
the British provided the burghers re-
main with the commandos.
London, Aug 4.-General Hunter re-
ports the surrender of 80 more Beers
Lord Roberts reports that the Boer
commander, Libelberg, demanded the
surrenderOf Smith-Dorien at Frederick
stad. The British commander refusing
to comply with the demand, the Beers
attacked him. but were easily repulsed
The British losses were two killed and
seven wounded.
General Ian Hamilton, proceeding to
the relief of Baden-Powell at RuSten-
burg, was slightly opposed. having one
killed and five wounded. General Lord
Kitchener has gone TO RhenOster. with
the object of capturing Christian De
Wet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Bill for Divorce.

Florence X. Bleuer today filed bill
in Circuit Clerk CANDLES Office for a
divorce from Robert P. Bleuer, of this
city. The couple were married in
1898 and Mrs. Bleuer alleges that her
hus band deserted her July Il, 1898.
She asks alimony and the custody of
their one child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
HIS TROUBLE FOR NOTHING.
Poor Mail Robber Won't Get Much for
His Work ON This job.

HIS Work ON This Job.
New York, Aug. 4.-The Journal and
Advertiser says: One of three leather
mail pouches in transit from the gen.
eral postotfice to sub-station o, atFifth
avenue and Thirteenth street, was
robbed on Thursday last of more than
S2S, 900 in CSCaftS, checks and cash.
When the bags We're taken to the
sub-station it was found that 4 slit
eight inches long had been cut in one
of the bags, and through the cut nearly
all of the mail i'll the bag had been eX-
tracted. The matter was kept secret
and the postoffice inspectors set to
work to find the robbers. So far moth
ing has been discovered. The robbers
will profit little by their daring act,
since payment Oh the drafts and checks
has been stopped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Drsdge Boat Blows Up.

Tampa. Fla, Aug. A dredge
boat belonging to Rittenhouse IL
Moore blew up at Tampa bay this
morning. There were 20 people
aboard and it is feared that all or
many of them perished as a result of
the explosion. The boat was valued
at $50, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
THE BURIAL OF THE DUKE

Solemn Services at CoburK and Lon
don.
London. Aug. 4.-Simultaneousl
with the funeral of the duke of Sake
Coburg and Gotha at Coburg today.
memorial service was held in the
chapel of Royal at St. James palace,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
The Kings ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Washington. Aug. 4.-King Victor
Emmanuel has telegraphed the presi-
dent, heartily thanking the American
people for the sympathy extended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Two Rulers Exchange Com pIim.u,..

New York, Aug. 4.-Th" low line
between the Azores and this country.
just completed by the COmmerciaR
Cable company, puts us In direct con-
nection with Portugal, and yesterday
1t was opened by the exchange of COM
pliments between President Mckinley
and the king Of Portugal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Heavy JewalrY HanI

Nevada, Mo-. Aug. Twenty five
hundred dollars worth of jewelry
was stolen from j. w. Talbot's jew
elry store today while the proprietor
and clerks were witnessing . circus
parade. A sneak thief entered the
store from the rear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
which was attended by the leading
court notables and diplomats.
TRUE BILL AGAINST SMITH.

Former Manager OF Chicago Elevator
Company Indicted for FRAUD.
Chicago. Aug. 1.-The grand jury
today voted a true bill against Lloyd
j. Smith, former manager of the Chi
cago Elevator company and member
of the board of trade. charging him
with fraudulent methods in managing
alevators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Must Pay Higher for Canned Salmon.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 4.-Prices of
canned salmon will be advanced at
least % per cent. when the SCHEDULED
are fixed on Aug. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Chicago Man Bests Young Peter.

Denver, Aug. 4.-Otto SeilOff got the
decision from Young Peter Jackson at
the end of the tenth round in their
go" at the Olympic club last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
Cane da Bars Paupsrs,

Ottawa, Aug. Am order In the
council has been passed prohibiting
the landing OF pauper or destitute
emigrants In any part of Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04

Prc8ident Returns to Canton.
Washington, Aug. 4.-President Nc
Einley left the city last evening cn
his return to Canton, ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04

Shanghai. Aug. Ali Hung Chang
is preparing Il proclamation granting
virtual amnesty 10 Boxers on condition
that they cease creating disturbances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04

Every time man sees the cloth
from which his new suit is 20 be made
IL looks uglier.-Atchison Globe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-04
PreaIdent BACK In Onntor

Canton. Aug. 4.-The president re-
turned this morning. a.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
zen Builds n Railroad.
AMERICA. GERMANS RIVAL
London Spectator Points Out Our lint,
in the Matter

LONDON, January 6.-The Spectator to-
day publishes an article entitled ..C;erman,.
ana the Monroe Doctrine" in which il
says: America and not England Is the
rival IN German opinion. II is with America
and not England that Germany realizes
she must struggle for supremacy. We do
n"t say for moment that Germany re-
saFos America as an enemy, but Germany
realizes II is America that at the nornent
Hes across Germany's path. and that rn-
less she IS able TO reckon with America on
egdaI terms she will not become the world
power OF the future that she desires to he -
ne spectator then goes on to decls re.
that Germanys objective is South America
Dut ths1t the Monroe doctrine bars her
way How to get around this is puzzline
put the paper declares, Emperor Villa m
counts upon the German vote in the Tinted
states 10 heip him when his new navy Is
READY TO carry out his South American ex-
pansion idea especially in Brazil
Ihe Spectator then warns the T-nfted
States that If it intends to uphold the Mon
roe doctrine in the future it must NOT po
70 sleep over ii now, but prepare to sun
port navy and army equal to the strain
OF maintaining policy so tremendous. If
not, she Is certain to suffer great humilia-
ton at the hands of the patient. efficient
ana persistent Germany" adding:
w hen the hour comes Germany won't
De DiuHed into respect Of Monroisn She
VIII call the Americans fleet, and II the
meet Is no higher than hers Germany will
''---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
Changes on the Asiatfc Station.

The following changes of officers on the
Asiatic station were announced at the Navy
Department today:
Col. R. L. Meade, Z. S. NJ c., to the ma
val station at Cavite.
Lieut.. ]. H. Oliver and Assistant Pay
master c. ]. Cleborne, from the Solace to
the Nashville.
Lieut.. J. D. Mcdonald, from the Balti-
more to the Castine.
Lieut.. A. P. Niblack, from the Oregon to
the Castine.
Lieut.. C. NJ. knepper, from the Solace to
the Cuba
Lieut.. ]. G. Quinby, from the Nashville to
the Solace.
Passed Assistant Paymaster T S. O'Lea-
ry, from the Nashville to the Yokohama
Ensign H. E. Yarnell, from Albay to the
Yorktown.
Assistant Surgeon r. w. Plummer, from
the New Orleans to the Petrol, and also at
the naval station at Cavite.
Assistant Surgeon D. G. Beebe, from the
Bennington to the Petrol.
Naval Cadet F. p. Helm, from the Brook
lyn to the Callao
Naval Cadet W. r. Sayles, from the
Brooklyn the Samar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.
Otis and Watson Corroborate Report
of Gifimore's Rescue

of Gifimore's Rescue
Official confirma ton has come from both
Cen Otis and Admiral Watson of the first
reports from Manila of the release of the
American prisoners who have been held in
the hands of the Filipinos for many months.
and there Is no longer any doubt that Lieut..
Gilmore of the Yorktown is among the
number. Gen. Otis dispatch reads as fol-
lows:
MANILA, January 8.
secretary of War, Washington:
The prisoners now en- route from Vfgan
arrive tonight, and list of them will he
teleRraphed tomorrow. Capt. Gilmore is
among the number. OTIS"
Admiral Watson's report is as follows:
MANILA, January ).
Secretary Navy, Washington:
Coils. Hare and Howe have recaptured
all OF the American prisoners, including
Gilmore, now at Vigan. WATSON"
Inc sweeping statements made in the dis
patches to the effect that all of the Amer
lean prisoners have been released has
aroused hope that in the list will appear
the names of some of the officers and pri-
Yates of the army who are set down upon
the army rolls as missing. Prominent
among the missing officers was Mai Chas
NJ Rockefeller of the 9th Infantry. That
officer advanced beyond the lines during
the fierce fighting early last summer that
took place near the water works He dis
appeared completely, and no trace of his
body was ever found.
1t Is gathered from Gen. Otis report that
the released men have been sent by boat
across Lingayen gulf to Dagupan at the
northern extremity of the railroad and
about days journey from Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
RAILWAY, n. j., BANK FAILS.
Caused by n Run on Institution by
DepoSitors.
Railway. y. j., Bank Suspends.


NEW YORK, January 6.-The Union
County Bank of Railway. n. j., las sus-
pended The following notice was placed
on the front door of the bank building to-
day.
RAILWAY. n. j.. January O. 1900.
The Union County Bank has been COM
PEELED to suspend, owing to the unusual de-
mand made upon it by depostors. So far
as the official examination has progressed
there does not seem to be any sufficient
reason to doubt that depositors will be paid
in full as soon as the bank can realize on
its investments.
THOMAS X. JOHNSTON.
Deputy Commissioner Of Banking and In
Surance.
1t was known for several days that the
bank accounts were under investigation,
and this led to a run on the bank during
Thursday and Friday, and it is said that
about $4,000 was paid out yesterday. and
there We're still many depositors awaiting
to draw out money when the bank closed
for the day. After this the directors held a
meeting and discussed the situation. and as
an outcome ii was decided not to open the
bank this morning for the reason given in
the notice issued by Deputy CommIAiuner
Johnson.
To all inquiries today the officers of the
Railway Bank stated that the notice issued
by Deputy Commissioner johnson contained
about all the information that at present
could be made public regarding the sus-
pension of the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06

The previous orders of Capt. Henry B.
Moon, Goth United States Infantry, have
been amended and upon his relief from
duty at Macon, Ga, he Is to repair to this
city and report to Maj. E. c. Carter, sur
geon. L. S. A, for examination as to his
physical condition.
Capt. John K Warnings orders of August
10 have been revoked, and he has been or
dered to report at New York city for ex-
animation for promotion.
Acting Assistant Surgeon L. ]. Steuber
L. S. A, has been ordered from Lima
Ohio, to San Francisco for duty.
The following named officers of the med
ical department have been ordered to Fort
Slocum, n. Y, to accompany recruits on
the transport Sumner to the Philippines:
Capt. F. P. Reynolds, Lieut.. Thomas NJ
Anderson, jr.. Assistant Surgeon P. H. Nc
Andrew, in Puerto Rico; Assistant Surgeon
A. ]. Black, at East Radford, Va, and As
sistant Surgeon L. L. Gilman, at Rochester
\. H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
Provided For in Text of the Anglo
German Agreement,
DECLINED BY THE BENEFICIARY
Peculiar Statement Sent Out From
Lisbon Regarding Matter
THE MONEY NOT NEEDED

LISBON, January GA semi-official note
to the press regarding the Anglo-German
agreement has just been issued. II is as
follows:
The British and German governments,
having previously reached an agreement
between themselves, informed Portugal
that in the event of her contracting a
large loan for the purpose of reorganzing
her finances, the two governments were
disposed TO guarantee the success OF the
operation"
AT the same time the governments of
Great Britain and Germany assured Por-
tugal that the basis Of the agreement be-
tween them was the recognition of the IN
tesrity of the Portuguese colonial domin-
ions and the Legitimacy of Portuguese SOW
ereignty over the Portuguese possessions.
They further suggested that in the event
of Por,>Sal accepting a proposal concern
ing loan the latter should be guaranteed
by the colonial and customs receipts.
The Portuguese government then de-
clared chat it had no need Of such loan,
and. according to our information. has n3
such need to the present day."
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congress. submit that no additional Quail
ihcations are required.
II It should be contended that an addi-
tional qualification was once required In
tne case OF the 'iron-clad OATH / submit
that such qualification was made by both
pranches of Congress. 1t was a law This
committee mas no right to invade the pure
~ judicial functions of the government and
investigate misdemeanor. Even If It
shouid De established that ] have committed
a misoemeanor it does not disqualify me as
a representative in Congress-
He held that the Edmunds act applied
only to territories and did not disqualify
hlm as representative from the state of
Utah.
In closing his case Mr. Roberts paid an
eloquent tribute to the patriotism of the
mormon Church and people.
The sorrows of the nation are our sor-
rows, he said: her battles are our battles,
and her institutions are our institutions"
He thanked the committee for the hear
ing given him and expressed his confidence
In the committees fairness.
Mr.. Schroeder Replies.
Mr.. Schroeder then took the stand to
reply to some of Mr.. Roberts statements
AT the outset" said Mr.. Schroeder, II
desire to say that 1 hope the committee
VIII not go into the question of Mr. Rob-
erts naturalization. If he cannot be ex-
cluded on the ground that he is a polyga-
mist hope he will be seated"
MT Schroeder then went into discussion
OF certain technical points raised by Mr.
Roberts.
1t was decided in executive session that
Mr. Carlisle should be given until next
W edneSday to make argument, and that
MI. Roberts Shouold be allowed to reply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06
WILL RAISE INSANITY PLEA.
Counsel for Julia Morrison Have
Evidence in That Line.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, January G.-Ac-
tress Julia Morrison, on trial for murder,
entered the court room this morning, sup
ported by. her husband and officers of the
court She was very pale and weak and
seemed to be suffering great mental an
guish.
1t was stated today that the attorneys for
the defense will rely on a plea of insanity
to save the life of their client, If the evil
dence does not sustain her plea of self-de-
Tense Twenty-Five physicians are said to
be ready to testify to Miss Morrisons mem
tai alteration.
Among the spectators today were large
number of ladies, some of them prominent
in Chattanooga society.
letter which Miss Morrison admitted
she wrote to Manager Harris of the Plaster
of Paris Company was read to the jury.
The letter was written in pencil and part
of it read: You telegraph Frank Lieden-
hamer to shut his mouth and leave me
alone or I'll quit. He leaves or L leave"
Miss Morrison said she wrote the letter
at the dictation of her husband against her
own will
The witness could not give the names of
her mother and father or tell anything of
them.
At noon the hearing was adjourned until
Monday morning. The defense has twenty
witnesses to examine. Arguments will
probably begin Wednesday.
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BoER PRISONERS SHOT.
Charged by the English With Firing
on Doctors.

From the New York World of Today.
LONDON, January 6.-William T. Stead
edltor OF the Review of Reviews, in a pub
hshed letter today says:
Police Constable Sharp. a private in
the LIST Shropshire Light Infantry. with
LORD Methuen's forces, reports that at
s4odder river seven Beers who had fired on
doctors and two lrishmen who had haan
captured at Belmont. We're placed in a row
with their hands tied TO stakes, and a
Company of the Cornwalls gave them their
last .beecham,' as our fellows call bul
lets. They made other Beers see them shot
and dig their holes
Another statement is made by a soldier
in the lst Battalion of the Royal Scots. who
writing from SterkstroOm on December g
says incidentally that two rebels, colonial
Dutch. are 10 be shot tomorrow
Both of these letters appeared in the
birmingham Daily Post of January 3.
Are we to suppose from these state
nents and others Of like nature which have
appeared OF late that the practice OF shoot
Ing prisoners in cold blood on accusaTion
that they were rebels is being carried out
In South African"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-06

Clan-Na-Gael. a man who has good record
as a fighter in the United States army, as
saying:
1T would be folly to send men into Can
ada at this time of the year. They would
have more to fear from the snow and in
tense cold than from any forces that the
Canadians could send against them. Inva-
sion of Canada just now is out Of the ques-
ton. but there will be preparations all
along the line to take advantage of the
breakup of the winter. 1 do not expect
that war will have ended by then in South
Africa"