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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Three Irninmsmk ktIIea.

fIaTriSbur. Pa. Sept. 2G. - Two
freight trains collided last evening on
the Philadelphia. Harrisburg and Fits
burg branch of the Philadelphia anC
Reading railroad at Grantham, ten
miles from Harrisburg. killing three
trainmen and inturing two others. The
killed are: Conductor John kellar. or
IIagerStown: Brakeman Charles St0-
ber. OF Shippensburg, and Fireman
Frederick Clifford. of IIaverSton. The
njured-Engineer Benjamin Stehman,
of Harrisburg. and his fireman, Ed
ward jeremiah. of Harrisburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Neither of the c.. p. and St L. engine
crew was injured.
RULED AGAINST THE DEFENDANT.
Which May Be the Basis of an Appeal
When Smiths Trial Is Over.


When Smiths Trial Is Over.
Chicago, Sept. 26-Lloyd J. Smith
testified in his own behalf before
Judge Holdom yesterday. While he
was on the stand the court relaxed
somewhat the rigor with which it has
been ruling on the materiality of evil
dence and allowed him to answer sew
eral questions which had been re-
garded as irrelevant. Through Attor-
ney Wings persistence in asking what
Judge Holdom ruled to be improper
queries the defense was enabled to get
before the jury 4 small portion of it's
case.
After James p. Smith. the defend
ants father, and James Barren, n for
mer warehouSeman, had been on the
stand longer than an hour and the
court had allowed them to tell only
their names. ages and addresses. Law
yer Wing said: II have a dozen or
more witnesses in the courtroom. I'll
just read their names and let it be put
into the record that l asked them the
same questions. that the state object
ed, that the court sustained the objec-
tion, and that the defense feXceptS to
the courts ruling
1t was the desire of the defense to
prove by its witnesses that the law
under which Smith was indicted has
been n dead letter ever since its en-
actment in 1871. Judge Holdom ruled
uniformly that questions along that
line We're immaterial and irrelevant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS POLITICS.
Hanna at New York, Bryan Mt Home
Roosevelt at Denver.

New York, Sept. 26.-COOper Union
was entirely filed last night when the
Republican club meeting began. The
great crowd was drawn by the an
nOuncemCnt that Senator Hanna WAS
20 speak. He came last on the pro-
Sramme and as he appeared on the
speakers platform the greeting eX-
tended him was most hearty.
Denver. Sept. 2G.-The heavy special
train OF the Governor Roosevelt party
tn which was added the private car of
senator WoIcott, accompanied by Sen
ator Lodge and Mrs. Lodge, of Mas
sachuSetts. arrived mt Denver at p.
III. Yesterday. At the station the New
York governor was met by about 100
veterans of the Spanish American war,
in uniform and mounted. and was eS-
corted TO the Brown Palace hotel,
where supper was served. The govern
or spoke at three large meetings last
evening, which made the total of
speeches for the day eleven.
Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 26.-Hon.- W. j.
Bryan returned yesterday to Lincoln,
after his trip to Chicago. to consult
with the Democratic national commit
tee. He was accompanied by Hon.
Eugene Smith, of the Populist national
committee. and Hon. J. c. Dahlaan,
who will have charge of the special
car 10 be occupied by Bryan on his
forthcoming tour. Bryan said he mad
no announcement to make as to the
result Of his visit to Chicago.
Chicago. Sept. Ex-senator Beve-
ridge. of Indiana. arrived in Chicago
Monday from Maine. where he has
Been resting at the Rangeley lakes for
Two months. He made his first cam
paign speech of the campaign at the
Auditorium last night. He now goes
10 Minneapolis for. a speech on Sept
-, and from there swings round 4
circle ending at Peoria, Ills. Oct. ,.
At the gathering OF Democratic lead
ers here Monday il was, so it IS said.
decided that Bryan will make his final
tight for the presidency in Ohio. Illinois
and Indiana. There are 100 electoral
votes in New York, Ohio. Indiana and
Illinois. Bryan will be in New York
Oct. Is, II. IS. 10 and 20. and then turn
to the west and for the last two weeks
concentrate all his efforts on Ohio, In
diana and Illinois.
Fargo, y. D., Sept 26-The Prohibit
ton special train reached here at 4:3O
D. N. yesterday. The Prohibition lead
ers were at once driven to the armory.
where they made addresses. Mayor
Johnson welcomed the speakers TO
North Dakota, a state which has never
licensed the sale Of intoXicants during
its existence. Gushing addressed an
other large meeting at night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

tinue paying them monthly rate. 1t
is agreed to provide a powder car, If
for black powder and not dynamite
4 tool car to bring tools to and from
the mine will also he provided when
the men fix upon a feasible plan that
will end complaints as to losing tools.
1t is also agreed TO erect n powder
house. In conclusion the company asks
for an early reply to the result of the
mems deliberations on the answers in
order that there will be no delay in ar
filtration and final decision, and
agrees that failing the agreement by
the two arbitrators on third the
company will accept Archbishop Ryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
COMPROMISED THE MkTTER.
Gold Miners VIII Parade Each Day I'm
Their Under Clothes.

Victor, Colo, Sept. 2G.-The threat
ened strike of the miners employed in
six of the leading gold mines OF this
district because of orders recently is
sued by the English management of
Stratton's Independence. requiring all
miners to strip naked and pass before
the superintendent for inspection to
prevent their purloining valuable ore.
has been prevented by an agreement
entered into between the miners com
urittee and the mana gers.
The superintendent modified his or
der to the extent of allowing them to
keep on their under clothing. This ar
rangement is satisfactory To the union
miners. who are in favor of Il close in
spection Of the union men who may be
suspected OF stealing ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Canton. o.. Sept. 2G.-President Me
Kinley last night sent n message Of
sympathy on the death OF General
Palmer to Senator Culloni at Spring
field. Ills. as follows: Il am deeply
panied TO learn of the death of General
Palmer. His noble and patriotic Serv-
ice to his country in war as well as
in peace will long be remembered by
the American people. Please convey
To the members of th@ family my
sincere SVmDathv"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Favorable for Farm Work.

Springfield. ILL.,, Sept. 26.-The week
ly climate ana crop report for Illi-
noiS has the following:
THE past week has been favorable
for fall farm work. Good rains have
fallen throughout Il large part of the
state. putting the ground in excellent
condition for preparation for fall seed
ing but the rain has generally not been
sufficient to delay farming operations.
Over part of the southern district
the ground is still too dry for plow-
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Illinois State Fair Races.

Springfield, Ills. Sept. 26.-Fair
sized crowds witnessed the state fair
races yesterday. The track was in
good condition. The 2:20 trot was won
by Miss Dell in three straight heats;
best time, 2:14%. The 2:2o pace was
won by No Mamie; best time, 2:16H
The running race, one mile. was won by
CouSin Lefty: time :i2h
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Paducah. Ky. Sept. 2G.-The First
district congressional convention of Re-
publ!canS. POpuliSts and Brown Dem
ocrats yesterday nominated Ben G.
Keys 10 oppose Wheeler, the Democrat
ic incumbent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Denver. Sept. 2G.-Di>patche> from
various points in the Rocky Mountains
show that here hats been heavy snow
fall At Red Mountain. near Ouray.
snow is reported three feet deeep. At
Leadville there are about two inches OF
snow on tie level. The snow was ac-
Compapied by high wind. which
made the weather decidedly disagree
ahta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Chicago. Sept. 2G.-Fifteen dollars in
money and a choice lot of newly
canned iellieS. preserves, and other
household deiicacieS were the net gains
of two burglars who invaded Haywood:
early Yesterday. The thieves entered
two houses and were frightened away
from each before they had finished
their search. Both escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
WOODFORD WEDS
FORMER SECRETARY.

New York, Sept. 26.-Gen. Stewart
Woodford, former minister to Spain,
was married to Miss Isabel Hanson
today. The bride was private secre
tary to Woodruff at Madrid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
No Great Disn.ter on the Colorado.

Dallas. Tex. Sept. 26.-Report> from
Austin are that no disaster has hap
ppned at Marble Fails or San Saba.
The Colorado river j. very high. but all
the towns seem to be- safe 81 far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Chicago. Sept. 2j.-League scores on
the diamond Yesterday We're: At Brook
>. Brooklyn !; AT
BOston-Ncw York %, Boston 5: (sec-
oud gamcD New York l. Boston 8; at
ST LoniS@C ChicagO l ST. LnniS g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
knights of Honor of Illinois.

Springfield. Ills, Sept. 2G.-The grand
lodge of Illinois Knights of Honor con-
vened yesterday in annual session with
100 delegates present. Henry T. Day,
OF Aioawequa, grand recorder, made
his annual report. showing the order to
bs in a prosperous condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Counor Breaka Iowa Deadlock.

Omaha, Sept. 26.-The republican
convention in the Tenth Iowa district
broke the deadlock over the nomina-
tion of candidate to succeed Dollivcr,
naming Judge Connor today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Ashland. Wis. Sept. 26. - F. \.
Smith. an employe in the Spider Lake
Lumber company's mill. felson Il NOV.
in, circnlar saM and was nearlY Killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Second Conviction

This makes the second conviction
for the assassination of Gov. Goebel,
former Secretary of State Powers. a
leading republican politician and Office
holder, having been convicted as an
accessory, while the usurping COVER
nor, w. S. Taylor, also indicted as an
accessory is II fugitive from the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Principal in Goebel Murder
Case in Kentucky is
Convicted.
LAWS EXTREME PUNISHMENT
Jury is Not Long in Deter
mining the Guilt of
the Accused.
SECOND OF ASSASSINS FIXED.

Frankfort, Ky, Sept. 26.-The jury
in the case of Jim Howard, charged
with being the principal in the as
sassination of Gov. Goebel, returned
a verdict this morning of guilty and
fixing the penalty at death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
BLOWN TO ETERNITY
Engineer and Fireman Killed by
s. the Explosion of a Loco
motive Boiler.
COLLISION ON STATE FAIR LINES.
Long Sleep - ChicaGo's Grain
Elevator Scandal

Marion, Ills. Sept. 2G.-Yesterday
| morning at 7:30 there occurred at
johnson City, five miles north of this
city on the c. and f. l. railroad, one of
the most fearful explosions ever known
in this county. a freight train pulled
| by engine No. 223, one of the c. and F..
| l. heavy engines on the southern di-
| vision, with A. l.. Padgett, OF Chicago.
| engineer, and Hardin Rains, OF West
| Frankfort, fireman. left this place at
| $50 and after switching at Johnson
| City for short time pulled out on its
| It's intended run. but proceeded only a
| few hundred yards when the explosion
| took place killing the engineer and fire
man. The boiler was blown seventy or
eighty feet forward and above the tele-
graph wire TO the edge of the right-of-
way.
Blown Eighty Feat in the Air.
Engineer Padgett was blown about
eighty feet up. passing above the tele
graph poles. falling several feet beyond
the right-Of- way. His neck and arms
were broken. Fireman RaineS was
was blown back into the tender and
covered up with coal. where he was
found with both arms and legs broken.
From his chin down the body was so
badly scalded that the skin slipped in
handling him. Notwithstanding his
fearful condition he survived about an
hour, the last half of that time con-
sciouS. His wife. few miles away.
was sent for, reaching him II short time
before death. lie recognized her and
passed away.
sBurned the Vegetation Black.
The force of the explosion threw
scraps of iron in every direction. One
piece was picked up in Il street quar-
ter of n mile away. The weeds were
burned into Il crisp on both side OF the
road, and the leaves in an apple orchard
near by were burned black. The cause
of the accident will probably never be
known. Padgett was an engineer of
thirty years experience and recognized
n 'Sa. very careful man, and the com
pany felt safe I'm placing him anywhere.
Two More Men vi eet Death.
Springfield, Ills. Sept. 2G.-YCster-
day afternoon at 4:l5 o'clock Chicago,
Peoria and st. Louis and Chicago and
Alton fair ground trains were running
to the fair grounds on parallel tracks
and at high rate of speed when Chi
cagO. Peoria and st. Louis locomotive
No. IS left the tracks, reared up and
struck Chicago and Alton locomotive
No. 119. John EttinGer, engineer and
fell over a most complete wreck. En-
gineer John Ryan, of the c.. Z. and st.
L.. and his fireman, Jerry Hall, were
killed. Both men lived at Spring gfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Aged wi.con.in bridegroom.

Bara7DoO. Wis. Sept. 26.-Frederick
Mockler bears the distinction OF being
the oldest BRIDEGROOM IN Sauk county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Two Killed Outright and
Others Fatally. Iojured in
an Iowa Town.
BUILDINGS ARE DEMOLISHED.
Including the Principal Hotel,
the Proprietor of Which
is Sorely Afflicted.
FINANCIAL LOSS is GREAT.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Sept. ga
cyclone last night at Ferguson, nine
miles southeast OF this city, destroyed
nearly the entire village, containing
400 people. Details are meagre. but
reliable reports say four persons were
killed outright and a large numbe in
jured.
John Lovelady. hotel proprietor.
and his child arc reported among the
killed.
Two Killed, IL Injured.
Marshalltown. Iowa. Sept. 26.-rwo
were killed outright and 13 injured
by the Ferguson tornado.
The dead are: George. aged 3, and
Elmo, aged 1, children Of John Love
lady, proprietor of the Houston
house. The latter's wife was danger
ously hurt and a domestic named
Mamie Houlbea will die.
Thomas PeliDg, section hand. was
fatally injured. Half a dozen houses,
including the hotel and depot, were
demolished. The property loss is
$40 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Two Killed, IL Injured.


Des NOincs. Ia. Sept. 26.-Fom per-
sons were killed ana several others
severely injured in a tornado at Fer
TusOn Monday evening. The Milwau-
kce agent and the telegraph opratOrs
We're badly hurt. The railway station
was badly wrecked. several cars were
blown from the tracks ana more or less
damaged, and many houses We're de-
strOved. Wire connections with Fer
gusOn are interrupted, but partial list
of casualties is As follows: Killed
Child OF John Lovelady. hotel proprIe-
tor. njured-WillIam Robinson. Mil
waukee agent: James Mullen. Western
Union telegraph operator; John Love
lady, Hotel proprietor.
Severe wind and rain are reported
from the vicinity of Rcdtield and Ma
drid, where the tracks are washed out
in many places. Towns along the Great
Western road also report hard wind
and rain this side of MaTShalltown.
From MI sections of this quarter Of the
state it is reported that the properly
loss il heavy. but no loss or life is
known. except at Ferguson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Gen Palmer. Fuher.I.

Springfield. Sept 2b The funeral
of Gen. John III Palmer. occurs
Thursday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

Premier OF quebec Dead.
Montreal, Sept. 26.-Felix Mar
chand, premier of Quebec, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

He Is over 81 years old and married
Sunday Mrs. Anna II. Delcourt. The
bride is over 40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26
Letting In sunshine.

To the world-the thouShtTess, mis-
Judging world-he appeared a man
without one humane impulse.
Nevertheless said he to himself II
have this day done my share toward
letting in the sunshine on the life OF
the poor
For had not his agent by his direc-
tion taken the roof from the humble
home OF Mrs McHooSgarity on account
Of her inability 10 pay the rent and her
disinclinatioO TO move?-Indianapo
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-26

No matter how bright and sensible a
man Is. IL the eossips discover he is
going crazy. the world remarks that he
viii not have far to go.-Atchison
Globe
The age-herald., 1900-12-03

significance one way or the other. They simply show the laziness Of the unspurred voter. In not one Of the twelve States was there real contest not even in Missouri, and the voters let the election go by de- fault to the extent named by the Record. erately doubtful in any one of the twelve states-if any one of them had been In In diana's eondition-the vote would have been orc votes. Apathy and the want of oppo- sition did it, and it is mere moonshine to ascribe the loss to any other cause or causes whatever
The age-herald., 1900-12-03
TOO ExTRAGANT BY HALF.

From the Louisville Times.
 The manner in winch one defauting cashier was detected was rather peculiar. It was all due to the cusiosity of the wom- en of his neighborhood He went to no ex- pense in the way of dressing, they never heard of his gambling or drinking to any extent, he was a model husband. but he loved good table. There was nothing un- usual in this but one day when the ladies of the vicinity were discussing the best method of cooking meats the wife of the cashier declared very innocently that her husband dotted on ham, but he would not eat it unless it had been boiled in cham pagne. Boiled in champagne'' exclaimed the listeners. Heavens, how expensive; we couldn't afford to have ham on our ta- ble often it we cooked it that way"
 It was soon noised all around the neigh borhood that Cashier Blank was a high liver, indeed and the men began telling of his uplifted ideas of cooking. This soon reached the ears of the directors of the bank, and they concluded it might be wise to investigate the accounts of such an epicure. Plain water was all they could afford for their hams, so the champagne lover was called up and subsequently, rele- gated to the pen, where he had to forego his pet dish for many, many weary days.
The age-herald., 1900-12-03
KINDRED STRENUOUS SOULS.

From the Boston Globe.
 It would appear that the strenuous life is practiced in many places. A news dis patch makes this declaration:
 The opposing parties engaged in free fight and wrecked the furniture and win dows. One member emptied a six-cham- Der revolver at the opposition benches, and his colleagues nearly lynched him. Many deputies were wounded.
 This little ebullition of animal spirits occurred neither in Oklahoma nor in Texas, nor, indeed, in any region of our country where presumably cowboys most do con- gregate. It was a trifling episode at Agram, where the Croatian diet is holding sessions an dructions.
 There is no more ardent eXpansionist than the gentleman who has just succeeded in the spectacular feat of rough-riding his way into the Vice-Presidency. If Theodore Roosevelt doesn't appreciate what an op- pertunity exists to raise the Stars and Stripes over Croatia, as we have done over Pcrto Rico and the Philippines, and act accordingly, he isn't the impulsive warrior and statesman that multitude took him to ha
The age-herald., 1900-12-03
Churchill interviewed.

Queenstown, December 2.-Wnston Spen- cer Churchill, who is a passenger or tho Cunard line steamship Lucana. which left yesterday for New York, said in the course of an interview here that his sojourn in tha United States would be short, as he must hurry back to his Parliamentary duties.
 When questioned with regard 10 the war in South Africa, he said he agreed with Lord Roberts that 20,G9 more regulars should be sent out. because any sla clcning would only revive the spirits of the Rocrs He estimated the Boer forces a. present at about 1000.
The age-herald., 1900-12-03

ment or hold a commission Tn the army or navy, and a rule that Is almost without ex- captions is that no club of standing win permit the name of bankrupt to remain on its list of members. But it Is within the power of the Chancery Court to lift the official ban from a bankrupt under cer- tain conditions rarely fulfilled; the bankrupt having lawfully 'purged himself of com mercial offenses."
 '"The renewed attack of illness from which the Rev. z. A. Parker suffered in the Methodist confernece meeting in De- catur today will be distressing to great many people in Birmingham and through out this district" said citizen last night sDr Parker is known to almost everybody in Birmingham, he having long dwelt here and for time filled the responsible posi- ton of president of the Methodist College in Owenton. He was subsequently, presi- dent of the Methodist College for Girls at Athens, believed to be the oldest chartered college for girls in the United States By Methodists especially is he held in highest esteem for he has been a powerful worker in the North Alabama Conference for a long time. Dr. Parker's health has been feeble for many months, and he has suf- fered domestic afflictions that were very painful. He will have the warm sympathy of the general public"
 Col. Dan Collier, the distinguished lawyer of Tuscaloosa, was in Birmingham last night on his way to Fayette his old home Colonel Collier had been spending several days in Montgomery and Decatur.
 
 W. B. Browne of Columbiana was in town last night.
 G. ". L. Smith of Brewton Is in Bir- mingham.
 ''There is constant complaint of the in accuracy of school histories, particularly those compiled in the North and referring to the war between the states; and now there is a warm dispute concerning the famous feat of Funston in swiming a river in Luzon," said public school man. Cap tain Hardy of the Twentieth Kansas Vol unteers in letter to the Kansas School Book Commission, challenges the state ment in the new Kansas history for schools that General Funston swam the Marilao river in the Philippines and captured pris- oners. He says Funston can't swim. The commission has ordered an investigation. If the statement in the book is found to be untrue it will be elimnated