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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
BRYAN ENTERS OHIO.
Enthusiastically Received In the Presi- I,
dents State.

! Kenton, Ohio, Oct. 12.-W. j.
Bryan addressed his first meeting 10.
day at Toledo. The next stoppipg 2
place was Bowling Green. At Find
lay he made 5-minute speech to a
fine audience At Kenton there was a
stop of an hour. The crowd was large
and attentive. Bryan was enthusi-
astically received.
Saginaw, Mich, Oct. 12.-With the
two meetings at Saginaw last night
Bryan made eighteen speeches during
the day, as follows: Hastings, Nash
vile, Charlotte, Bellevue, Battle
Greek, Marshall, Albion, Jackson, Ann
Arbor, Howell, Lansing, Laingsburg,
Owosso, Chesaning, st. Charles, Bay
City and Saginaw. During the after
noon Bryan received through a mes
senger 4 notification i'll writing of his
nomination to the presidency by he
Silver Republicans at Kansas City last
June. He will not give it out until he
replies.
Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 12.-There
was a mildly wild time yesterday aft
ernoOn when Bryan came to Ann Az
Dor. The students of the State univer-
sity were at the meeting in large nunl-
bers and each one made his presence
felt A platform had been erected on
the south side of the court house build
ing, and the entire south side of the
square as we'll as the adjoining street
was covered with Il solid mass of hu-
manfty, majority of those nearest the
stand being students. Bryan had no
sooner shown his face than the boys
began Il clamor which did not cease for
ten or fifteen minutes. Even after Bry
an advanced to the front of the stand
the din continued, but it ultimately
subsided sufficiently to allow him TO
begin.
During his speech they questioned
him and he was rapid in reply. At one
time the students grew so demonstra-
tive that several arrests were made,
upon hearing of which Colonel Bryan
wrote to the officials requesting that
the boys be discharged. as their inter !
ruption was more ethOughtlessnesS sthan |
malice. He got through his speech |
without serious disturbance at any |
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Mattoon's Carnival Begins.

Mattoon, Ills. Oct. 12-The fourth
annual street fair began Wednesday
with the coronation of the Queen.N Miss;
Elizabeth Blackburn Elliott. of North
.Okaw. The coronation ceremony was
followed by a parade through the city.
The queens maids of honor were
Misses Elizabeth Kinsel, Mattoon;
Martha Moody. Odin: Blanche Lennon,
Tuscola; Beulah Brewster. Toledo:
Leah Roberts, Neoga; Maud Regin.
Shelbyville. In the evening a reception
was rendered the queen, who was pre-
sented with diamond-Studded watch.
The reception was followed by a prom
enade and ball
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
OUR METHODS WE'RE THE BEST.
Ambassador whites Comments on the
Trouble with All Sin.

Washington. oct. 12-Andrew D.
White, the American ambassador to
Germany, had conferences with the
president and with Secretary Hay yes
terday preparatory 10 returning to his
post in Berlin next week. White in an
interview said that when ne left Ber-
lin it was felt by some of the brightest
people he met there that the course
pursued by the United States relative
to China was wiser than that adopted
by the European powers.
One of the longest-headed men i'll the
diplomatic corps had congratulated him
on the fact that while the other pow
and We're ready TO proceed at once to
the most extreme measures on the
supposition that the diplomatic CORPS
in PekinS-and, indeed, the whole for
eign population there-had been muir
dered. the American government had
been patient and wise; and it was due
70 this attitude that the United States
had been the first to communicate with
Peking. and was really the power
which saved the foreigners there.
Events since then. White pointed out,
have justified completely this view. To
the quotations from Il hostile element
f. the German press in the papers
White attributed no great Importance.
saying that the papers quoted had been
the most Virulent enemies of the Unit
Sd States throughout the Spanish war
and at all times since.
The ambassador expressed the opinr
ion that in spite of some friction be-
tween the various powers an ultimate
fair understanding concerning China
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
POWELL HAS BEEN EXPELLED
Sequel of the Trouble in the Convention Il
Union Photographers.

St Louis, Oct. 12.-W. V. Powell.
who for seven years has been grand
president of the Order of Railway Tele-
grapherS. was expelled from the or
ganiZation yesterday by large major
ity of the votes of the delegates pres
emf. The vote for expulsion came after
4 trial lasting nearly two days, at
which both the prosecution and de-
fendant were represented by counsel
and careful investigation of the charges
made. The trial was strictly executive,
and news as 20 what transpired was
not obtainable.
The charge against Powell was CON
duct unbecominG a member and officer
of the order. They were originally
preferred by Secretary Perham. At the
same time counter-charGes were pre-
ferred by Powell against Perham.
The Perham investigation is still pend
iEG. Last night Powell made every
effort to avoid reporters. At his office
in the Fullerton building three or four
men kept watch throughout the night.
Some of PowellS friends stated that
they had no doubt he would seek re-
dress through the courts. as that WAS
the only course left by which he could
Nini1catp himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
THE CUP CHALLENGE COMES.
LIPTON RECEIVED IN NEW
e.sa,z.- YORK

New York, Oct. IL The challenge
of Thomas Upton for another series of
races for the American cup, which
arrived here today on board the
Secretary Oddie, of the New York
Yacht club at IL this morning. Oddie
said the challenge would be consid-
cred at a special meeting of the club
Wednesday of next week, and tn"
text would not be made public until
after the meeting. 1t also brought
the Upton cup for 20 footers, which
was won by Rainbow, owned by Cor
nclius Vanderbilt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Was Too Slow Step ping Aside.

Marion. Ills. Oct. IA. 7. Duncan.
the Johnston City merchant who was
struck by the Bryan special as it came
through that place Monday. died Tues
day afternoon from the effects of his
injuries and was buried Wednesday
by the Masonic fraternity. The un-
fortunate man and friend We're re
turning from a short trip in the cOun-
try and We're walking on the railroad
track, meeting the approaching train.
His companion stepped aside soon
enough to escape injury, but the old
gentleman was not quick enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
ROOSEVELT IN INDIANA,
&c TeBuor Has Great Reception at the
HCosier State Capital.

| Ge ysSuor Has n Great Reception at the
HCOsier State Capital.
Terre Haute, Oct. 12.-Leaving In
dianapolis at $40 this morning
| Roosevelt made stops at Placinheld
Grcencastle and Brazil. At each place
large crowds greeted the governor.
indianapolis, Oct. 12-Indianapoiis,
which is now holding its first fall fes-
| tival, gave Governor Roosevelt last
| night one of the greatest receptions
ever extended in this city to a candi-
date for political honors.T From the
crossing at Southeastern5 avenue up
East Washington street, three-quarters
of a mile distant, to the court house.
where he spoke TO an immense audi
eEce, he was lauded as one who had
performed great deeds and valiant.
The sidewalks and thoroughfares were
crowded with n serried mass of en-
thuSiastic humanity through which the
triumphal procession moved with diff
ficulty. Seated in n carriage with Ma
tional Committeeman Harry :. New,
Governor Mount and Captain w. T..
English. the candidate for vice presi-
dent, was continually bowling to the
multitude and shaking hands with men
and women who clustered around his
carriage.
The court house square and grounds
and streets surrounding it were con-
gested with a thrOng which greeted
the governors arrival with Il storm
of cheers, and as he alighted at the
court house entrance, cannon doomed
saluteS. At the close of the governors
speech he was driven 20 the residence
of Committeeman New, where he was
the guest of honor at dinner. The
evening was devoted to a parade
which was more than two hours passing
the reviewing stand. At the conclusion
of the parade the governor was es
corted TO the Dennison hotel where he
remained till 6. a. N. today, when the
special started out on the third days
itinerary of the Indiana tour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
NUMEROUS DEMANDS.
In the BDl to lie Presented to the Opera
tors by the Anthra cite Miners.

WilkcsbarTe. Pa. Oct. 12. - The
V'ilkeSbarre assemblies of the United
Mine Workers held meetings yesterday
and instructed the delegates to the
Scranton convention TO insist on the
following demands: Recognition of the
union, powder reduced TO $50, 10 per
cent. general advance, two weeks pay,
check docking boss, contract signed by
the companies agreeing to the above,
to hold good for one year.
The instruction of the delegates
comes in the nature of a surprise. as it
was expected that they would he al
lowed To Use their own judgment after
taking their seats in the convention
end learning the sentiments Of the 9th
or delegates. President MitchelTS
speech at Scranton Wednesday. in
which he stated that the 10 per cent.
increase i'll wages offered by the COM
panies was not enough no doubt in
fuencCd the strikers in the Wyoming
valley to some extent.
No Settlement. on That Rasis.
The representatives of the big coal
companies here when shown the list of
demands which the miners of the
Wyoming valley insist upon the con-
ventiOn enforcing. said there would he
no settlement of the strike on such Il
oasis. They say the demands are too
sweeping and that the companies could
not think Of granting them. The in
Cividual operators say that any further
concessions than those offered are ont
of the question. They claim that with
10 per cent. increase and no reduc-
tiOn in carrying tolls they will have
Il hard time making ends meet. One
individual operator said that President
Mitchell will make the mistake Of his
life if he does not use his influence
with the delegates and have them ac-
Cept the offer made by the operators
Demands from Other Districts.
Shamokin. Pa. Oct 12.-The Lykens
valley men in the miners convention
today viii demand the 10 per cent in
crease. semi-monthly pay and that the
price OF powder he reduced. the latter
not 10 come out of the advance in
wages. The Shamokin valley men also
want the same. together with the abOl-
iShmcnt of the Readings Sliding scale
and recognition of the union. The Cen
tralia and Schuylkill valley delegates
will make their greatest fight for ths
aboliShmcnt of the sliding scale. 1t is
general believed by miners here that
the convention will not end the strike.
the miners fearing that the operators
VIII not even guarantee the 10 per cent.
increase for one year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

| EdTe> 10 Jne convention. who fJ1ran ar.
| riVIng yesterday have all sorts of in
| structions from their local unions ON
| the proposition of the operators. Ii was
learned last night that most of them
mere then will vote to reject the 10 per
cent. increase unless the operators
make further concessions.
The belief is general that In the alb
sence of any uniform instructions
among the delegates the chances of y
settlement by this convention are rath-
er slight. 1t is the impression of sever
al labor leaders that at least q second
convention viii have to be held before
any dehnite action will be taken look
ing toward an early ending of the con-
test.
President Mitchelrs remarks at
Wednesdays mass meeting were taken.
by many persons as a hint to the min
ers 10 reject the mine owners offer.
Mitchell, however, denies this, and said
he had no intention of influencing tho
men one way o ranother. He said he
was merely voicing the sentiments of
himself, his colleagues and the many
strikers with whom he has come in
contact during the past week.
Inc convention. as near as the Unit
ed Mine Workers officials can fig1re
consists of about 700 delegates. Presi-
ueHt MltcHeIl spent Il busy day yeSter-
day at his headquarters in catching up
with his mail and in preparing for the
convention. In the afternoon he pre-
pared the address which he delivered
at the opening of the first session to-
day. In all likelihood the convention
VIII be secret one. but a press com
mittee will he appointed to give out in
formation to the public. President
Mitchell will probably preside as per-
manent chairman, and the secretaries
will be elected by the delegates. The
organizing of the convention will be
the only thing done at the first session.
w. II. Ryan. Secretary-treaSurer of
:he United Mine Workers. of Illinois.
arrived here yesterday. He said the
miners in his state have at least S4OO- |
300 in their treasury. and added that |
If the anthracite miners needed help
fully S25O,O0O would be sent in a few
hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
stevenson ct BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, oct. 12.-Adlai +. Steven
son and n party of distinguished polit-
ical orators spent the afternoon at the
Hartford county fair and returned TO
Baltimore early last evening. At night
n mass meeting was held-jn the Broad
way Institute at which. Stevenson: ::
General Springer, of Illinois: Represen-
tative Lewis. of Washington. and a
number of local Democratic leaders
spoke. The hall was crowded to its ut
most capacity early Nthe evening and
an overflow meeting was held on the
outside. Stevenson made the principal
address of the evening and was ell
+l,.sio Stirallv received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
SHE CONSIDERS HER HUS-
BANDS EXAMPLE.

Chicago. Oct. 12.-Mrs. Philip
Hardy, wife of the former London
business man, was found dead in her
apartments in Wabash avenue today
with bullet hole in her heart. Let
ters written by the dead woman seemed
to show that she committed suicide
under the belief that her husband,
Philip Hardy, had committed suicide
in New York city following recent
quarrel with his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
On Trial for Fraud.

Peoria. Ills. Oct. 12.-John W. VIII
son, of Kinmundy, whom Governor
Tanner removed as trustees of the in
durable insane asylum n year ago for
Irregularities. and who was SubSe-
quently indicted by the grand jury.
was placed on trial Wednesday for
forging the name of John s. Readinow.
of Kinmundy, to Il receipt for lumber
never delivered, where he is alleged
to have defrauded the stateout of S15S
There are Ntogether fifteen indict-
ments against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
MILLIONAIRE WHO WORKS HARD.
Could Live in Idleness and Luxury. but
Prefers TO Earn n Living.

Could Live in Idleness and Luxury. but
Prefers TO Earn Living.
Lebanon, Ills, Oct. 12-In the survey
corps engaged in construction work for
the the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
EN- Railway company at this place.
working for S1.5O day. is Il reputed
millionaire or multi-milliOnaire. lie is
Bertram Bell, of New York city, the
son of Il wealthy capitalist of New
York Who recently died, leaving large
fortune. variouSly reported from ST.
OOD,0GO to $300O.O50. to his son, who
left the luXuries of his metropolitan
home and came out west 10 enter the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Tha. Kentucky Special session.

Frankfort. Ky. Oct. 12-The Demo-
cratic and Republican anti-Goebel fac
tions on the conference committee ap-
pointed by the Kentucky legislature
to adjust the disagreement over an
election bin TO take the place OF the
Goebel law failed to agree, and last
night the leaders on both sides ex-
pressed the opinion that new law
will not be passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
At HOME FROM NOME
Chicagoan Says the Sea Coast
Gold Mine Has Been Paint
ed Too Black.
MILLIONAIRE WHO IS ECCENTRIC,
As Shown by Curious Conduct-Ex.
Official on Trial for Fraud
Illinois Notes,

Chicago, Oct. 12.-W. L. Mcdonald
| of this city, has just returned from a
| two years, sOjOurn in Alaska. he spent
last summer at Nome, and says con-
cerning the conditions at that point
that they have all been considerably
overdrawn. At the time he left most
of the sO-called destitute had succeed
ed in leaving for the states, while the
United States government had sent
several transports to remove those who
were not able either to winter there or
pay their passage out. 1t is generally
estimated that from 5000 to 10000 peo-
pie will winter there for the purpose
of getting an early start in next years
operations.
No Suffering Is Looked For.
Little actual suffering during the
winter is apprehended. The food sup
plies are sufficient for twice the popu-
lation, and prices ought not to be un-
reasonably high. Large stocks of coal
had been brought in, and previous to
the September storms it was sold as
low as $50 Il ton; but as the heavy
storms in the early part of last month
washed away and buried Il large pOr-
ton of the stock. the result was that
the price jumped to $12J a ton. But
this is generally considered in the ma
ture of a blessing, as the beach, which
proved such 4 frost when mined for
gold. is already yielding much better
returns as coal proposition.
As to Health Conditions.
Health conditions have been good
during the whole summer. Reports to
the contrary were probably founded on
fears rs to what ought TO exist with
normal climatic conditions. says Nc
Donald. The summer has been an un-
usually dry one, and while it interfered
most disastrously with gulch mining
and prospecting, it was the salvation
of thousands of people WHO went to
went to Nome with no idea of cOndi-
tiOnS to be met other than that there
was a superabundance of gold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Illinois Anti-Horsethief Society.

Springfield, Ills, Oct. 12.-The an
nual convention of the Illinois Anti
ROrsethief association was held at this
city with 100 delegates present. Re
ports showed that the order was in Il
tiourishing condition. gaining many
new members and doing good work.
Following are the officers elected:
President, Henry LOwens, Versailles;
secretary, George c. Browning, Farm
ersville. The association adjourned to
meet at tlEs city on the second Wednes-
day of October, 1901
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Cold Water special IN Ohio.

Cleveland. oct. f2.-Over 1,5OO per-
sons greeted John g. WOOlley. Prohi-
hition candidate fOrpresident. 1t Gray's
armory here last night. \ torchlight
procession headed by band pre-
ceded the meeting. Stops were made
during the day at Adrian, Mich, and
Port Clinton, ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

was altogether probable AS 10 the SET
tlement of the difficulties finally he be-
lieved that the international arbitration
tribunal created by The Hague. confer
ence afforded exactly the means which
will be needed TO adjust all the sec
Ondary questions between China and
the other nations directly concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
WILL NEED TwO CONVENTIONS.
This One Not ut All Likely to Settle .he
Big Dispute.

Scranton. Pa, Oct. 12--The conven-
tion of the anthracite miners now on
strike throughout the entire hard coal
fields in Pennsylvania convened in this
city this morning for The purpose OF
considering the 10 per cent. netincrease
in wages proffered them by nearly all
the mine operators in the region. What
the outcome of the convention viii be
IS all n matter of speculation and tn.
opinions expressed last night by labor
leaders are widely divergent The dele
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Lived To BE IO3 Year. OH.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 12.-Mrs John
Lawless died here Wednesday at the
great age of 103 years. Up to her last
illness, which came ten days ago. she
retained all her mental faculties. could
read without glasses. and was able to
move about without assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Peculiar Accident on the AL
ton Road Near Mex
leo, Mo.
PORTER's HEAD BLOWN OFF
Others Are Injured While
Rails Are Torn up by
Explosion.
COLLISION ON BURLINGTON

Mexico, Mo-, Oct. 12.-Engine 700,
which was hauling the eastbound pas
senger on the Chicago & Alton at the
usual speed, exploded near Curryville
today and was blown to atoms.
Porter's Head Cut on.
John Mason, cOlored porter, of
Roodhouse, H., had his head cut off.
Engineer Markey and Fireman
Wheeler, OF Slater, Mo-, were badly
burned; Mrs. William Glarrcock, of
Hannibal, Mo-, w. +. Ecker, of Kan
sas City, DR.. j. j. Kincaid, of Bow
ling. Mo, and the colored porter,
Lindsey, were more or less hurt.
Track Torn Up.
Fifty yards of track were torn up
and trains delayed several hours. 1t
is not known what was the cause OF
explosion.
Fatal Collision on Burlington.
Platsmoutb, Neb., Oct. 12.-By u
collision of two Burlington trains at
this place this morning, F. Roberts,
engineer of the St. Louis Flyer. was
instantly killed, and Adams Express
Messenger Kennard and the fireman Of
the same train were seriously in ured.
All three live in St. Joseph, Mo.
Others were slightly injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Killed i,y n Hose Keel

Terre Haute. Ind. Oct. I2-Sam
Milligan, Il young man, was instantly
killed by hose reel. running TO n fire
The horses Knocked him down and the
wheels crushed out his life. He was
not identified until next morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Pioneer ouarryman Killed.

Quincy. Ills, Oct. 12.-Ignatz Zengel
one of the pioneer quarrymen of the
west and owner of large quarries in
this section. was killed by the cars
here yesterday. He was walking on the
track and stepping aside TO let train
go by was met by another going in the
opposite direction and instantly killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
one of the Oldest rvin. Dead.

Oshkosh. Wis. Oct. 12.-AIrs. W.
F. Dale. who with Mrs S NJ Traut-
man, of Auburn, \. Y. formed the old
est pair Of twins in the country. died
here Wednesday. Philinda and Amans.
da Sutton were born in Warwick, Or
ance county. y. Y. May IL 1876.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
An Additional es5 Lawyer,.

Springfield. Ills. Oct 12-The board
of law examiners yesterday reported
the successful candidates to the su-
preme court. Out of class of nearly
30 the successful numbered 225. Most
of the class WIS from Chicarn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

surveying corps just TO learn the busl-
ness.
Young Bell is highly educated. hav-
ing been graduated at Harvard last
year. He is quite eccentric personal
ly. one of his remarkable customs be-
ing to wear no hat save in weather OF
extreme heat or cold. He is about 2i
years OF age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
Fatal Collision on Burlington.
YOUTSEY'S CONDITION
CONTINUES UNCHANGED.

Georgetown, KY, Oct. 12.-Physi-
clans announced this morning that
Youtsey's condition was unchanged,
the stupor continuing and the pulse
weak. Court adjourned till tomor-
row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
SIays Ar.. Becominc Citizen.

Edwardsville, Ills, Oct. 12.-Sixty
miners. mostly Slavonians, came in
from Mount Olive and secured natural
iZAtiOn DanerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12

About $500. 600 worth of unredeemed
Porto Rican money is in circulation in
the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-12
First of Our Troops to Leave.

Washington. OcS 12-Colonel Hum
phrey. quartermaster in China. sent
cablegram under yesterdays date TO
the quartermaster general announcing
rhe first departure of United States
troops from China. They were COM
pany d. Sixth cavalry, which left
"Wednesday for Manila.