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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
THE TRAIN THUG AGAIN
SHOOTS 4 MESSENGER TO DEATH
Then Robs the Express Safe. Obtaining, It
Is Said, the Fortunes
$4,000.

Columbus, O., Aug. II. A daring
murder and robbery was committed
on the Pennsylvania passenger train
which arrived here from St. Louis at
40 last night. Charles Lane. the
Adams express messenger of Colum-
bus, formerly of st. Louis, was shot
and killed shortly before the train
reached this city.
The local safe was robbed of all
money and valuables. The robbers
escaped. No clew. The officials OF
the express company insist the sum
secured was not large. Two tramps
were arrested early this morning on
suspicion.
Columbus, O.. Aug. 11.-When the
Panhandle train No. from the west
pulled into the Union station here
shortly after 10 o'clock last night Chas.
Lane, the express messenger was
found dead in the car with eight bull
let's in his body and legs. The safe
had been opened and all the valuabIes
taken, said to have been of the value
of $4,000. The murder and robbery
is supposed TO have taken place be-
tween Milford Center and Columbus,
as no harm had befalleu the express
messenger when the train stopped
there. The messenger was alone. No
one heard the shots.
From appearances Lane was wash
ing his face and hands, preparatory
OF leaving his car, and was about to
open the side door to throw out the
bucket of water when the first shot
was fired. or when he was struck from
behind, his aSSailant or asSailanY be-
ing concealed in the car. His own
revolver was found i'll the safe with
two empty shells. indicating that he
had probably fired twice at his aSSail-
ants. He was shot to death in Il few
minutes. The dead mans keys were
taken out of his pocket, together with
his knife and what valuableS he may
have had. The keys were used to
open the strong box, and the contents
We're taken. The keys and knife We're
then laid on the body and the revolver
placed in the safe. The car was de
serted at one of two pointS-cither at
Marble Cliff or at the yiaduct at the
entrance TO Union station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
The Two in Which Anne ricans
Were Engaged in
China.
OFFICIAL REPORTS SENT OUT
Americans Lose Sixty-More
Alarm About Pc
kin.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE follow
ing was received by the navy depart
ment from Remey at, Chefoo, Aug
10: ITO the Bureau of Navigation,
Washington. Taku. Aug. 7.-Chaffee
tele graphs from the front the 9th that
Yang Tsun is occupied. The casual
ties include about 90 of my com mand.
Two marines were wounded. Many
Prostrations by heat and fatigue. The
next move is yet unknown. The
general commanding the English at
the front telegraphs that he marched
from Peitsang nine miles toward Yang
Tsun when he formed for an attack
with Americans on the right and
Russians on the left. After repeated
advance of three miles under hot rifle
and shell fire. our troops carried the
first line of defense. The casualties
were so killed or died from sunstroke.
REMEY.;'
Paris, Aug. 1.-The minister OF
marine, Delanassal. received from Ad-
miral Courrejelles two dispatches con-
firming the news of the battles of
Peitsang and Yang Tsun. one of them
dated Taku, the 9th, and forwarded
via Chefoo. the 9TH, mentions a rumor
that the legations at Pekin suffered
renewed attack.
IL Hung to America.
Washington. Aug. 11.-The vice
roys of China. including Ii Hung
Chang, addressed a request to the
United States government to use its
good offices with the powers to stop
the landing of foreign troops at
Shanghai. The viceroys urge that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
1nan Cney were met Dy a voIIey or
shots from inside.
SIEGE BEGINS IN DEAD EARNEST.
Posse Opens and Robbers Return the Fire
-Firit Man Killed.

Posse Opens and Robbers Return the Fire
-Firit Man Killed.
The remaining members of the posse
quickly lined up around the house, and
for ten minutes bullets whirred at q
dvely rate, the Wincbesters of the pun
suerS pouring a deadly load in the d.
rection of the robbers. The robbers re-
turned the fire strongly and Riggs soon
fell, hit in the breast and back. Final
ly one of the robbers jumped through
4 window and made off in the smoke.
Before he had gone half dozen steps
he fell in his tracks. shot TO death.
Sheriff Walker in the meantime had
forced his way toward the house and
was intent on getting inside. In the
smoke and confusion CullinS got in the
way of Walkers gun and was shot in
the back and seriously wounded.
While the posse was removing Gull
lins the lone robber made his way TO
4 sod kitchen near by and barricaded
the door The dead robber lay where
he fell, his body in range of the house.
Riggs and Cullins are still alive. but
there is little hope of their recovery.
The sod house is on the open plain and
there is no cover under which the Off
GERS can approach 1t without coming
under the fire of the robber. They
have begun a siege and there is little
chance for the robber to get away.
Later-Both the thugs are now dead.
The posse kept up its fire on the re-
naming robbers retreat until it was
set on fire, which was destroyed with
its occupant. who was not seen after
he went in. Neither has yet been iden-
tilted. The men on the sheriff'S posse
who were wounded will recover.
There is no doubt about the men
being the train robbers. On the body
of the one shot in the morning was
found Il watch. two black calico face
masks, a lady's watch chain and
charm, and an opened envelop ad-
dressed to some illegible name at
Hugo, Colo. He was tall. with black
mustache and commonly dressed. The
second body was brought to town last
night. The man in the house had
large roll of bills, but these, with the
robbers two valises, were burned. Each
was about 30 years of age and of the
desperate style.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
ARTILLERY FORATHUG
Western Sheriff Makes a Hurry
Call on a Railway Com.
I pany for Cannon.
TWO TRAIN ROBBERS ARE TRAILED
One a "Good" Robber Now, and the
Other Fortified = Two of the
Posse Hard Hit.

Denver, Col, Aug. 1.-THE follow
ing telegram was received by Superin-
tendent Deuel.. of the Union Pacific,
yesterday afternoon, dated Goodland,
Kan, Aug. 10: Have killed one of
the train robbers. Want cannon to
blow down south wall to secure the
other. Can you send it? Answer.
men. William Walker, Jr.. Sheriff" !"
Superintendent Deuel. says he will get
q cannon from some point in Kansas.
Goodland. Kan, Aug. 1O.-Three
miles east of here yesterday morning
the two men who Sunday last robbed
Union Pacific train in Colorado and
killed 4 passenger We're surrounded
by local officers. 4 fierce exchange
of shots ensued, during which one of
the robbers was killed, J. Briggs, own
er of the Commercial Hotel, of Good
land, ard George Cullins, members of
the posse, were severely and perhaps
fatally Wounded, and another of the
pursuing party. name unknown, was
wounded slightly. The second robber
is barricaded within the house, with
a posse numbering fifty men, all armed
with Winchesters. surrounding it.
Trail of the Train Thugs.
The Union PacificKansas City-Den-
yer train was robbed between Limon
Junction and Hugo, Col, ninety miles
east of Denver, last Sunday morning;
many We're relieved of their money and
valuables. and w. j. Fay, an aged man
who resisted, was killed by one of the
robbers. The robbers dropped off the
train at Hugo and escaped. Wednes-
day, it is learned. they went to the
ranch of d. Z. Bartholomew, three
\miles out from GoOdland and 100 miles
overland from Hugo, and asked for
food and lodging for n few days. They
said they did not want TO go to town
as their clothes were ragged.
Given Away by n Boy.
Thursday night n boy whom they
sent to GoOdland to get the Denver
papers reported the circumstances.
From the boys description the men
We're believed to be the Hugo robbers.
Yesterday morning pOss consisting of
Sheriff Walker, !. r. Riggs, George
Cullins, E. c. BiddisOn and several
others, all heavily armed with rifles
and revOlverS, went over to the Bar
tholomew place from here. Walker
and Riggs were the first to diSmOunt
and proceeded to the house where the
robbers We're. One of the robbers
caught sight of them and gave the
alarm No sooner had Walker-a mo-
ment Iater-began kicking ON the door
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
EMINENT BRITIsHRR DEAD.
Baron Russell. Lord Chief Justice of the
Three Kingdoms.

Three Kingdoms.
london, Aug. II. - Most of the
courts in the British isles were closed
yesterday. The reason was the death
of the eminent British jurist, Baron
Russell. of KillOwen. lord chief jus
tice. He had been i'll with catarrh of
the stomach for some time, and the
physicians decided that only an opera
ton could save him, if that could. The
operation killed him, Notwithstanding
he stood it well.
The courts generally suspended busi-
ness yesterday. and the judges and
other distinguished IRt-yers eulogized
the deceased chief justice. The pre-
mier, Lord Salisbury. will select the
successor of Lord Russell. with the
Queens approval. Lord Alverstone
(Sir Richard Webster), the attorney
general. and now master of the rolls,
will, it is generally thought, be ap-
pointed lord chief justice of England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Anti-ImperiaIist Delegates.

New York, Aug. 11.-A Boston spe-
cial to The Evening Post says: Creden-
tials have been issued by the executive
committee of the American Anti i'm
perialist League to more than 800 dele
gates to the convention which is to be
held in Indianapolis beginning next
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
New Bank In Illinois.

Lexington, Ills. Aug. IA new
bank was organized here Wednesday
with a full board Of directors and a
capital stock of $50. 600. The officers
are: President. Arthur p. Scrogin: !:
cashier. Charles P Scrogin: assistant
cashier Alfred b Scrocin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Base baII RECORD for the Day.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-League base bail
clubs yesterday played no games.
American league: At Detroit-Buffa-
10 3, Detroit 4; at Milwaukee-Kan-
saS City 3, Milwaukee, I (ten innings) !;
at neapOlis-Chicago IL, Minneap-
oils I; at dianapolis-Cleveland g,
Indianapolis >, (second gamel Indian
apolis 10, Cleveland f.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Bf- sum of Money Stolen.

Harrisburg. Ills. Aug. IA pack
age containing 81 600 in currency was
stolen in broad daylight from the ex-
press Office at Galatia. ten miles south
west of this city. Wednesday evening.
Three packages. one containing 500 in
silver. another $4,000 in gold. and an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11

other SI.gUU In DIIIS, were shipped by
the Continental bank of st. Louis TO
the bank at Galatia- The express
agent at Galatla upon receiving the
packages placed them on a table in his
office and stepped into an adjoining
room. and upon returning found the
packape of, currency missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Roberts Tells of operation,.

London. Aug. 11.-Roberts to war
office: Pretoria, Aug. 1O.-Johan-
nesburg reports Patriot from water
works attacked the 9TH. Hunter re-
ports 130 burg hers with upwards of a
million rounds of ammunition sur
rendered Aug. s. Cloet, a mem Der of
the Volksraad. was taken prisoner by
Hunter Aug g."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Victims DIE Quickly.
BURROUGHS HAS RETURNED
Is Back From Kumassi-Fort Was Re-
rationed.

Bakwai, Aug. IA column of 700
men under Col. Burroughs returned
from Kumassi, having reinforced
and rerationed the fort for two
months. The forces attacked and
destroyed three old stocksdes after a
disappointed bayonet charge in which
four officers and "a native soldiers
were wounded and three killed. On
the night of the seventh, Burroughs
attacked the Ashanti war camp near
Kumassi, surprising the camp and
bayonetting the enemy. A great
number were slain without firing a
gun. One lieutenant was killed and
ten men wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Binion.. Birthday Celebration.

Pana. Ills. Aug. 11.-Uncle Frank
Binion celebrated his 95th birthday at
his home, seven miles southeast of
city. Thursday. Three hundred peo-
pie were IN attendance. and 4 beef and
two sheep were barbecued Four gen
erations were In attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Found Her Asleep in the Woods.
Miners Insist on the Scale.

Springfield. Ills. Aug. IA con-
ference was held in this city last night
between the coal operators at Peters
burg and delegates of the Springfield
sub-district. The operators asked for
a reduction of the scale which went in
to effect April l. claiming that It was
higher than they could afford to pay.
After considerable debate the miners
refused to grant 4 reduction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Ex-senator Cali, on mckinley.

Canton, o., Aug. 11.-Ex-Senator
Blair. Of New Hampshire, called on
President Mckinley last evening. He
came on a mission for one of his con-
stituents the nature in which he did
not make public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Glass Plants to Resume.

PittSburg, Aug. 1.-THE officials Of
the American Window Glass company
announce that all the factories in the
country controlled by that combine
will be started up Sept. 1. with the ex-
ception of the Ihmsen plant in this
city. which will be closed down indef-
l..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
All SINS LATE MOVE.
Said to Have Authorized Ii Hung Chang
to Treat for Peace.

Brussels, Aug. 11.-The foreign of
flee has received the following mes
sage, signed DE Cartier (E. DeCartier
de Marchienne, first secretary OF the
Belgian legation at Peking):
shanghai, Aug. 1O.-An imperial
decree names Ii Hun Chang as min
lister plenipOtentiary to negotiate
peace"
st. Petersburg, Aug. lit is re-
psrted that 1900 Chinese troops are
marching from the provinces of H.
Continued on Third page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
THEY ARE CATCHING IT EAST
Hot Wave Hovering Over New York with
Deadly Effect.

New York, Aug. I1.-There Is ne
sign of a let-up in the hot weather
that has been lowering over this city
and vicinity for/the last few days.
The deaths reported at noon were six.
and many prostrations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Late Corn Burning in the Field.

Pana. Ills. Aug. 11.-Yesterday was
the hottest day of the year. the ther-
mometer registering o.. Several pros
trations have been reported, and it is
feared that one of these. John Spell.
may die. Late corn is burning in the
field. and stock suffering from lack OF
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
KING EMMANUEL SWORN IN
Italy's New Sovereign Takes the Oath
Today.

Today.
Rome, Aug. liking Victor EN-
manuel III. took the formal constitu-
tional oath today before parliament.
The senate chamber was dlaped in
mourning. The cham Der was filled
with senator's. deputies, royal mis-
sions, high officials. and state diplo-
matte corps. All along the route to
the parliament buildings large crowds
assembled and the new king wa;
given an ovation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
THREE KILLED EXPLOSION

Blows Up.
Portland, Me-, Aug. 11.-Three
men were killed and two injured by
the explosion of the boiler house at
the plant of the Portland Gas Light
company here today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
SIX BOYS
POISONED
Partook Tco Freely of Wa
termellon Patch in
Texas.
THE OWNER Is ACCUSED
Claimed Farmer Injected
Strychnine With Vicious
Intent.
THE OWNER IS ACCUSED

Cleburn, Texas. Aug. 11.-At Bluff
dale. an isolated place west >of here.
the people are excited over the whole
sale poisoning of a number of white
boys. The boys went into farmers
watermelon patch, and ate and de-
stroyed many melons.
Victims DIE Quickly.
The boys visited the patch the Sec
ond time. ate the melons and two
died in the patch, two on their way
home, and two after reaching their
homes.
1t is claimed the farmer poisoned
the melons with strychnine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
sti1l Another Gorernor for minor.

Springfield. Ills, Aug. I1.-WalteI
Warder. president pro tenn of the
senate, will arrive today to assume the
duties Of the executive Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
fellow Fever at Havana.

Havana, Aug. u.-Fifty-two cases
Of yellow fever are now under treat
ment in Havana. OF the victims eight
cen arc Auericaus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
THEY HAD TO HUSTLE
Peoria People, Or They Might
Have Had a Blaze to
Remember.
DIsT1LLERY WAREHOUSE IN ASHES
While Three Distilleries Develop Blazes
That Keep the Firemen Busy
Act of aLunatic or Thug.

Peoria, Ills, Aug. 11.-Yesterday
four of Peoria's big distilleries were
on fire. and last night the dry house
of the Manhattan was totally destroy
ed, with loss OF about So, 900. In the
afternoon the Manhattan building
caught fire. but was put out by the en-
ployes. Later in the afternoon there
was Il slight blaze at the Barker dis
tillery and another at the Atlas. About
10 p. IN. the alarm was again sounded
from the Manhattan, and little later
a general alarm was turned in. For 2
time it oked as if the CATTLE sheds with
the cattle il them would be destroyed.
but the cattle were turned loose and
the fire was afterward put out. 1t was
found impossible to save the dry house,
and only great pluck on the part of the
firemen saved the distillery and ware
house containing 10000 barrels of
whisky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
YOUNG BASTARD SHOOTS A GIRL.

| One of Those Alleged Lovers" Commits
CowardIy Crime.
| Nashville, Ills. Aug. 11.-Albert Fer
| riSS. the son of a farmer living south
of this city, was arrested and is now
in Jail on Il charge of attempted mur-
| der, and as n result of the attempt
Miss Margaret Lewis, 20 years old, is
suffering from a flesh wound made by
a bullet. FcrriSs was the ardent WOO
er of Miss Lewis for more than year
and pressed his suir with much earnest
ness. The girl refused 10 consider Fer
riSs seriously.
After sever al refusa,s Fe;Iiss became
despondent, and IT times seemed men
| tally deranged. Thursday night he met
Miss Lewis after church and threat
ened to shoot her if she did not con-
| sent to marry him. The girl ran, and
| during her flight the pistol was dis
charged. the bullet striking her in the
back. Ferriss now claims that he was
only joking. and that the pistol was
| accidentally discharged.
Memorial to Abraham Lincoln.
Petersburg. Ills. Aug. 1.-THE ded-
icatiOn of a memorial hall erected in
honor of Abraham Lincoln drew Il
crowd Of 10000 or 1900 people to the
Cid Salem Chautauqua grounds. The
occasion marked the opening of the reg
ular summer assembly. The hall was
erected with funds raised at the assem-
bly, last year and with contributions
since received from people in all parts
of the country. 1t cost about $1,000.
Found Her Asleep in the Woods
Pekin. Ills. Aug. 11.-Mrs. Mary
Beck, wife of Leonard Beck. Il wealthy
farmer residing five miles south of Pc
kin. wandered away from home un-
noticed. Searching parties were sent
out. but no trail of her could be found.
Finally bloodhounds We're secured. but
shortly after they We're put to work a
searching party found her asleep in Il
wood n half mile from home. She re-
Gently returned from the state asylum.
Miners Insist on the Scale.
Springfield. Ills. Aug. IA con-
ference was held in this city last night
between the coal operators at Peters
Ill, ,f N1,A rfrafrf fo1 Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
ROYAL
Baking Powder

The strongest, purest, most efficient and
wholesome Of leavening agents. Not lowest
in price, yet the most economical; indisPens-
able to all who appreciate the best and most
healthful food.
Our country is enjoying prosperity almost
unsurpassed in its history.
For every one there is money enough to
buy that to eat which is pure, sound, good,
wholesome.
Why should cheap, impure, un-
healthtul articles of food? There is no
economy in them; they endanger the health,
they may cost life There are reported
almost daily cases Of sickness caused by eat
ing cake, puddings or biscuit made with the
cheap, alum baking powders.
In all articles for food buy and use on.y
the best The good health of the family is
of first consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11
Spark Starts Another Blaze.

While the fire was raging at the
Manhattan a blaze was discovered at
the Great Western. and after consid-
cradle delay an engine was detached
from, the Manhattan. which soon put
out the f1re. 1t is believed that a spark
from the Manhattan started it. Peter
Casey, the local trust manager. started
Thursday for Atlantic City, and until
his return nothing will be given out re-
gardSng the insurance. 1t was at the
Manhattan distillery that the Japan
csc chemist JOkiciO Lakakimini had his
laboratory and made his famous eXper-
iments in yeast culture some years
ago.
Peoria Is Growing Greater
Peoria, Ills, Aug. 1.-THE city of
Peoria yesterday voted to annex the
village Of West Peoria. the village hav-
ing already voted for annexation some
time ago. This will add about 1000
people to the population of Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11

Alum used i'll many baking powders because it makes
them cheap. 1t costs less than two cents pound.
Alum is corrosive poison Think OF feeding 10 chill
dren, Yet the manufacturers OF well-known alum
POWDER actually denying that their goods contain il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-11

Continued on Third page,
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sorAl POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-04
BARD 10 BE SENATOR,
The DIRK Horse Who Seems to Have Won
the Fight in talifornia.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Feb 3--The withdrawal
OF Daniel NJ, Burns. which was announced after
midnight. leaves the Senatorial field practically
open TO Thomas Il, Bard, the dark horse from
Ventura county, VIII ''d no headquarters and no
regular managers. His friends telegraphed for
him TO come 10 Sacramento on Friday, and in The
afternoon a conference was held. at which forty
ere men peldged themselves 10 vote for him. In
the evening a regular caucus WAS held which
Burrs's thirty adherents did not attend, As they
asserted that the afternoon conference and the
pledge Of the men against Buns and for Bard
was "A violation Of the caucus eg reemen'. Despite
their absence, the caucus proceeded, and fifty one
men pledged their support 10 Bard. which will
secure his election In Joint session unless Bums's
thirty supporters refuse TO vote. Should they
adopt this plan, there will be a deadlock, As sixty.
three votes are necessary to a choice The gen
erai opinion Is that the thirty men pledged TO
burns will break up. and that Bard will he elected.
Thomas X. ItaTd has been connected with large
landed interests in Ventura county, southern
California, for thirty FIVE wears. lie seryed in The
Civil War IN a Maryland Union regiment, and
while In The ranks was noticed by Tom Scott fOr
his executive ability. He was placed In the Trans
pOrtati N Department, and did such good service
that hen the war ended Scott made him, though
he was then only "a wears old, manager II his
railroad lands in California. When Scott died
Dari closed OUT this property, lie remained in
Ventura county, and is largely interested IN lrriga
ton works. lemon orchards drd oil companies
Ie is a man Of large means lie has a wife and
seven shildren.