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Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

and that the president would be bettar
in the morning.
Complains of fatigue.
The fatigue continued during the
evening and several times the prssi-
dent murmured: 4 am so tired. /
am SO tired" The spirits of the lit
tie eoterie in the drawing room of the
Milburn house were visibly depressed.
although the assurances OF DR.. Mann
did something toward otfsetting the
apprehension they could not conceal.
The presidents food did not es-
peciaEy agree with him." said DIR.
Mynter. ''The president is feeling
the strain of the long siege without
food, no nourishment having been
administered during the first few
days. and lying day and night prac-
tically in the same position is
fatiguiDg and hard for even the most
exemplary patient
The manifold responsibilities of
the chief magistracy do not exactly
tit man for such an ordeal as this"
said one of those closest to him to-
night. The doctors are directing their
energies toward building up strength.
The interior wounds have been pro-
nounced healed. and as long as no
complications arise the outer wound
will gradually heal. The bringing
up of the general condition of the
patient is of prime Importance
Grew Worse DurinE the Might.
During the night the presidents
condition grew more alarming and
cabs were hurried for physicians.
mem bers Of the cabinet and relatives
in the city. Shortly after 2 o'clock
the president experienced a sinking
spell, and it was with difficulty that
the physicians succeeded with the
strongest restoratives in reviving
him. The main trouble was that to
be most fezred-heart failing.
As the morning approached the
cause for apprehension increased
rather than diminished. The sinking
spells continued and each time the
physicians experienced more difficulty
in reviving him.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
STRIKE RUMORs ARE PLENTY
But shaf1er Says the RumOrs Are Not Cor
rect-Ohcers Pull Guns.


Pittsburg. Sept. 13.-The air was
again full of rumorS yesterday that the
strike had been settled. The absence
of President Shaffer from Amalgamat-
ed headquarters all day up TO 4 p. m.
gave the report chance. Shaffer was
said to be at New York in conference
with President Schwab. and also that
he was in conference with American
Tinplate officials discussing a PROPOSE
tion TO call the strike off. so far as
that company was concerned. When
President Shaffer finally appeared at
headquarters he dispelled all hopes by
saying there was no change in the
situation. and that the 'rumOrS We're
entirely false.
With drawn revolverS. two officers
one a coal and iron policeman. the 9TH
er said to be a regular officer on the
south side police forecast on the top
of cab aGd guarded six pon-union
workmen into the Monongahela tin
plate plant on the south side yeSter-
day A great crowd of strikers and
SympathiZers pursued the cab to and
from the mill, and when the return
trip was begun tried TO seize the horses
when cne of the officers fired a shot
whether at the rioters or into the air
is not known. The streets in' the vi
cinity of the MOnOngahela plant are
now virtually in n state of siege.
Nine men We're taken into the Star
tin mill yesterday without any inter
ference. The situation at all of the
other plants remains unchanged.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
HowIsoN MAKES A REJoINDER
Insists That He Is Competent to Hold the
Balance True in the Case.

Balance True in the Case.
Both these witnesses said that How
ison made other remarAs showing an
unfriendly spirit toward Schley. The
admiral met the issue by turning at
orce to Admiral Dewey and annOunc-
ing that he would make writ of re-
jOinder to the statements of the three
witnesses. This rejoinder he prepared
very speedily. While conceding the
accuracy of some points i'm the evil
dence it threw considerable doubt on
other points and disclaimed any recol-
lection of the talks said by SDon to
have taken place on the transatlantic
steamer. saying he was not in the habit
OF breaking in on conversations of
strangers He said he could not IA
ther SpOn's statement, and that he
positively did not remember Spon at
all.
Then he said he was present to obey
orders: that they had not been sought,
nor were they agreeable: that he would
not enter into his private discussions.
He concluded: II sincerely hope that
during the examination of my eligibil-
ity for membership. should there be
any doubtful points in the minds OF
the unobjected-tO members of th'S
court, all such points be decided IN
favor of Admiral Schley, who is the
one most particularly concerned in the
investigation TO follow. / will accept
my detachment as l have my orders
for this duty. an as officer should"
Before submitting the challenge to
the determination of the court Rayner
cross-exs mined Admiral Howison very
minutely as to his personal sentiments
Admiral Sampson and Admiral
Schley. and .developed that Admiral
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
VITIATED BY SUICIDE
Beneficiaries of IA Life Insurance Cannot
Get the Money.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 13.-In an
opinion handed down in the Third dis
tr1ct of the appellate court Wednes-
day it is held that an insurance bene-
ficiary cannot recover on a policy. pro-
vided the policy stipulateS that it be-
comes void If the person insured dies
by his own hand. whether sane or in
sane. The decision is given in the case
of Fannie Schwartz versus the su-
preme Court of Honor. appealed from
the circuit court of Sangamon county.
Abe Wineberger held a policy for
$1,000. payable to his wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Schwartz. A corOner's jury
held that he committed suicide, and the
Court Of Honor refused to pay the
claim. A Judgment for the full
amount was rendered in the circuit
court, and the Court of Honor prose
cuted the appeal.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
rhe rrouhIe camaLatar.

Madison. Wis, Sept. 13.-Two mem-
bers of party of Chfcagoans who
went into northern Wisconsin to hunt
ducks and prairie chickens without
troubling themselves to spend the $40
necessary for a state hunting license,
have come to grief through their omis-
sion. State Game Warden Overlook
heard of this party through an anony-
nous letter. MeSsrs. Dareorff and
Green were arrested. and each paid
fine of $50. Their new Winchester
guns were eonfiseafod
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

the last bulletin. Pulse. 100: tempera-
ture. 1902"
Buffalo. Sept. 13.-For the first time
since the president was shot the bulle-
tin issued by the physicians has told
q story not quite satisfactory. At $50
y. IN. yesterday the following was is
sued:
THE presidents condition this even
ing is not quite so good. His food has
not agreed with him. and has been
stopped. Excretion has not yet been
properly established. The kidneys are
acting well. His pulse is not satisfac-
tory. but has improved in the last two
hours. The wound is doing WELL
The bulletin was personally deliv-
cred to the members of tie press by
Secretary Cortelyou. and the frank
ness with which the physicians an
nounced that the presidents condition
was not good, disquieting as 1t was,
was a relief. 1t was felt to be addi-
fiOnal proof that nothing was being
concealed.
Too Fast About the Food.
1t was explained semi-officially to the
Associated Press that the trouble
which eNlSIeu was uut 10 lHe ldCi that
the food taken yesterday morning had
not agreed with the president. 1t had
not been disposed of. and the rise in
his pulse was attributed to that fact.
1t was stated quite positively that the
consulting physicians did not believe
that the failure to digest the food was
due to the condition of the wounds In
the sides OF the stomach, which were
believed to be practically healed. and
so pronounced by DIR. McBurney and
his assistants The fact that the food
would not agree with the patient could
not have been anticipated, so 1t was
stated. but as soon as it was found
that it did not the administration of
food by the mouth was discontinued.
Problem for the PhysIcIans.
The problem which confronted the
physicians was to dispose Of the un-
digested food in the stomach. Dr.
Mann. who is considered the chief
surgeon in the absence of DIR. McBur-
ney, was confident tat the undigested
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
CAGED REDS ARE IN DANGER
Place of Hearing of Proceedings
Changed From South to
North Side.

Chicago, Sept I3-Judge Cheain has concluded take
habeas of the alleged anarchists in the
criminal building the side adjacent to the
Jail, instead of the regular on the south side
Threats of Lynchng.
The change is made the request of the sheriff who
that there had been reported to him threats of ynch
ing owing the character Of the Buffalo bulletins.
After the argument by the counsel the anarchists habeas
corpus postponed until tomorrow decision be-
ing given any of the points raised.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Scores on the Diamond.

Chicago. Sept. 13.-Following are
League base ball scores yesterday: At
Philadelphia-St. Louis 10. Philadel-
phia @: at New YOrk-Cincinnati ),
New York 3: at BroOklyn-Rain.
American league: At Baltimore
Philadelphia 3. Baltimore 4: (second
game) Philadelphia ,. Baltimore 4; at
Milwaukee-Chicago 1. Milwaukee .;
(second game) Chicago 4, Milwaukee O.:
mt Cleveland-Detroit ;. Cleveland 4:
(secOnd game) Detroit 4. Cleveland ;:
At Observation-Disclosures 6. Washington
ten innings. darkness.
Western Association: At Dayton
Marion l. Dayton 4: at Grand Rapids
Wheeling 3. Grand Rapids ;: at Co
lumbus-TOledo 4. Columbus o; second
game) Toledo 1, Columbus 3.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
KILLED AT A GRADE CROSSING
Three Adults and a Baby Run Down by u
Passenger Train.

Peru. Ind. Sept. 13.-Nathan Fouts,
his sister. Mrs. Frank Niccum: her hus-
band and their 1S-mOnths old daugh-
ter were killed Wednesday by Lake
Erie and Western passenger train No.
23. at crossing six and One-half miles
north of Peru. The four persons We're
ia a spring wagon. returning from the
burial of the late Andrew FOutS. uncle
TO Nathan Fouts and Mrs. Niccum.
Nathan FOuts was driving.
According TO the engineers story.
Fouts stopped before reaching the
track, then started again, hoping to
get across before the engine came.
The horse got over and the wagon was
in the middle of the track when the
engine struck it. Nathan FOuts and
the little girl were ground to pieces
and died Instantly.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

Buffalo, sept. Ex-senator Hanna
said this afternoon: 1--WE can only
say there is a fighting chance" y"
Roosevelt and absent members of the
cabinet have been telegraphed for aud
are now on the way as fast as steam
can carry them.
Mrs Mckinley has not been ad-
vised o. the critical condition of her
husband, but she turmises that he is
worse, as she was not allowed to see
him this morning.
The president seems to realize that
his life hangs by a thread, although
he has not yet been told how slim his
chances are.
Drs. w. w. johnson, of Washing
ton. and Janeway. of New York, en-
inent heart specialists. have been
summoned. De. McBurney, who
left yesterday, has ben recalled. The
presidents condition, generally speak
ing. is satisfactory and if the heart
action can be controlled and strength
ened the crisis now existing will be
passed, but everything is being pre-
pared for the worst.
The Reaction.
Buffalo. Sept. 1S.-The reaction 10
the presidents condition began
slight in the evening following the
buoyancy of the day. During the af-
ternoon the president had complained
of being tired, and while the physi-
to- 44.afA4rofs,r
they considered the restlessness in the
condition of the patient only natural
and expected.
When the physicians assem- bled for
the evening consultation an hour
eallier than usual the cheeriness of
the morning was succf sded by appre-
hension. The bulletin was person
ally delivered to the members of the
press by Secretary CorLelyou, and the
frankness with which the physicians
announced that the presidents condi-
tIon was not good was disquietipg.
1t was explained semi-officialIy to the
Associated Press that the trouble
which existed was due to the fact that
the food taken in the morning had not
agreed with the president and the rise
in his pulse was attributed to that
fact. 1t was stated positively that
the consulting physicians did not be-
lieve that the failure to digest the
food was due to the condition Of the
wound in tn stomach. which was be-
lieved to bePracticalIy healed By DIR.
McBurney and his assistants DR..
Mann was confident that the digested
10od would pass away during the nigh''
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
strike Expected to End at Joliet.

Joliet, Ills, Sept. 13.-The confer
ence of steel strikers called yesterday
TO take action on the proposition to end
the sqtike adjourned action until today
when committee sent to Pittsburg is
expected to reach here with a mes
sage from headquarters that may end
the T. hle amicably. Superintendent
Sheldon had given the strikers until
p. IN. yesterday to decide, and made
all preparations to start the mills at 6
a. IN. today. but he consented to post
pone tine start until p. m. today.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
The Developments of the
Day Told by the Bull
letins.

Buffalo. Sept. IS. $50 a. NJ
Secretary Wilson says the presi-
dent has rallied and has a fight
ing chance.
Buffalo, S:46 q. m.-Mr. Mil
burn has told a Buffalo busi-
ness man that they are encour-
aged by the developments of
the last half hour, and it is
thought the president has a
fighting chance.
Buffalo. $40 q. m.-Dr. Mann
announced that the president
was better than he was in the
early hours. 1--WE are anxious"
he said, "but have not given mp
hope by any means"
Buffalo, 9:45 g.. m.-Secre-
tary Cortelyou has informed the
newspaper reporters that the
worst is feared. The sinking
spell has evidently not abated.
Buffalo, 10 a. m.-The physi-
clans official bulletin says:
The presidents condition has
somewhat improved during the
past few hours. There is bet
ter response to stimulation.
He is conscious and free from
pain. Pulse 122, temperature
80 g."
Buffalo, 10:45 q. m. - The
president is now sleeping. Drs.
Park and Rixey are in attend
ance.
Buffalo. noon. DIR. Wasdin
left the house at II and said:
"a bulletin will be issued at 2
o'clock. Further than that 1
decline to talk"
Buffalo. p. m.-The presi-
dents physicians report his con-
dition practically unchanged
since the 9 O'Clock bulletin. He
is sleeping quietly.
GEORGE b. CoRTELYoU.
Sec'y. to President.
Buffalo. 2:SO p. m.-The
presidents physicians report
his condition practically un-
changed since 9 q. M. He is
still sleeping.
Buffalo, $50 p. m.-The pres
ident said he felt better than he
was at this time yesterday after
noon, and the bulletin about 10
be issued has prospects of being
favorable.
Buffalo, 5 p m.-The presi-
DENTS physicians official bulle-
tin says: The president has
more than held his own since
morning. His condition justi-
fies the expectation of further
Improvement. He is better
than yesterday at this time.
Pulse 123. temperature 80 A."
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Club to Go to st. Louis.

Milwaukee. Sept. 13.-The Sentinel
SAYS that the Milwaukee American
League Base Ball club will move
"Iock. stock and barrel"-to St Louis
next season, and will appear there at
the beginning of the season in OPP
position to the National League team.
Tom LOTUS, of Chicago, at present
manager of the Chicago team, it is
said. will manage the Milwaukee team
In the MISSOURI CITY,
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
NAMES DO NOT COINCIDE
Matrimonial DihcuIty i'm Which There Ii
Little Mystery.

Llttle mybterys
Port Huron, Mich, Sept. ia dis
patch from New York says that JUS
tice Maddox, of the supreme court. has
granted an order for service by publi-
cation of the summons and complaint
In an action for an absolute divorce
brought by George L. Pichard against
louisa l.. Pichard. According to COM
plant Pichard alleges that on April
z. 1900. his wife. who had abandoned
him, was married at Port Huron, Mich,
to Allen c. Stopp.
The records here show that Miss
Douisia z. Kopp, not Plchard, and AL
len o. Stupp, the names given in the
marriage license. were married by
Judge Wagner in the county clerk s
office on the day stated. Supp gave
his home as Port Huron and that of
Miss Kopp at Detroit.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Chicago Limited Wrecked.

Syracuse. y. Y. Sept. 13.-The Chi
cago limited on the West Shore rail-
road. west bound, was wreck at East
wood, three miles east of this city,
at 2:3O i'm the morning. Several per-
sons were hurt. but none seriously.
The cause was a misplaced switch.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
STRIKE SETTLEMENT
AGAIN TALKED OF.

New York. Sept. IS 1t was learned
today from reliable quarters that pro-
posals for the settlement of the steel
strike are again under consideration in
this city.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

one of the kaiser's war ships, and Eu-
rope is all ears.
The widow of Theodore Stern. n Ber-
lin banker. has given Frankfort on
the-Main 100000 marks to promote
medical objects
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Dig Down 60 a Coal yein.

Grand Haven, Mich, Sept. 13-A
vein of fine bituminous coal has been
found In Robinson upon the farm Of
Fred Bethke, near the old Grandville
road. The discovery OF the coal was
made while digging for a well upon
the farm.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
SINKING SPELL DURING NIGHT
Vice President, Absent Cabinet
Ministers and Specialists
Hurrying to Buffalo.

Mburn House, Buffalo, ST pit 13.-The presidents ply
feel that if they pull the patient through tonight
will be hope Drs johnson and janeway heart
asts expected here tonight What little nourishment
president receives by The physicians
zled by and have been able de-
of the sudden weakness of that organ.
Grave News in Washington
Washington. Sept. 13-The message received in Wash
ington direct Miburn president
is believed to very critical condition though express
ing hope
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
DIGESTIVE rARo1HEss
Gives the Watchers at the Presldent's
Bedside = Turn of Apprehsnsion.

Buffalo. Sept. 13.-The apPrenen-
sion felt in the early part of the even
ing as to the presidents condition was
much aIlayed at midnight when the
following bulletin was issued "An
unfavorabIe symptoms in the presi-
dents condition have improved since
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

mously elected commander-in-chief of
the G. A. Z. Sickles withdrew.
Cleveland. O., Sept. 13.-The first
day of the national convention of the
Grand Army of the Republic was
taken up with the reading of the re-
ports by the cOmmander-in-chief, adju-
tant general. chaplain and the various
committees. The proceedings were
prefaced with the adoption OF a reso-
luton rendering to the president the
affectiOnate congratulations of the
Grand Army upon his rapid conval-
escence. The action of the convention
on the report of the committee on pen
sions is still a subject of all-absOfbing
interest with the veterans.
Commander of woman's Auxiliary.
Cleveland, Sept. 13.-Mrs. Calista
r. Jones, of Bradford, VT. was today
unanimously elected national COM
mander of the Woman's Relief corps,
auxiliary G. A. r.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Ramsay Succeeds Howison.

Washington. Sept. 1S.-Admiral
Ramsay was selected as Howison's
successor on the Sehley court. The
court meets Monday.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
PRESIDENTS CONDITION VERY GRAVE

Howison had expressed certain defi-
mite convictions as to Admiral Samp-
sons retention of authority and re-
sponsibility while he was absent tenn
pOrarily from the fleet at Santiago.
The challenge then was submitted to
the court. narrowed TO Admiral Dewey
and Rear Admiral Benham. to pass
upon. After hardly more than fifteen
minutes spent in retirement to the con-
SultatiOn room OF the court Admiral
Dewey briefly announced that the
court sustained the challenge. and that
Admiral HOwisOn would be excused
from further attendance Admiral
Dewey then at once closed the pro
ceedings of the day by announcing that
the court would adjourn indefinitely
until the navy department. had named
an officer TO succeed Admiral HOwison
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
TORRANCE THE MAN
Minneapolis Veteran Elected
Head of the Grand
Army.
THE VOTE is UNANIMOUS
Subject of Pensions the All.
Absorbing One in En-.
campment.
rHE VOTE is UNANIMOUS

Cleveland. Sept. 13.-Judge Eli
Torrance, of Minneapolis. was unani-
mously elected commander-in-chief of
the G. A. Z. Sickles withdrew.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13
Problem for the Physicians.

Continued on Page Six.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-09-13

the last bulletin. Pulse. 100: tempera-
ture. 1907
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-10
THE AGE ron MARRYING.

when q man marries, his troubles
begin Is a fact that was instllled into
our minds In the days when we de-
lighted in nursery rhymes and perhaps
that accounts for the comparatively
late marriages Of many men.
The "marriagcable age differs con-
sidarably In various countries. In Aus
tria a man" and woman" aged II are
supposed % be capable Of setting up
housekeeping for themselves. In Ger
many the man must be at least Is years
OF age. In Belgium and In France the
man must De l6 ana the woman u be-
fore they can enter into the bonds or
wedlock
The Turkish law allows any boy or
girl who can walk properly and who
can understand the necessary religious
service 10 be united for life.
In Switzerland, Spain and also In
Greece boys from the age OF II ana
girls from the age Of u are allowed TO
marry. In Russia and SaXony lads Of
Il may marp, but girls must not do 50
until two years later.
In Hungary the marriageable age va
ries. according 10 religion the law per-
mittng Roman Catholic boys OF II and
girls Of u 20 we'd whereas among
Protestants the age for men is ls ana
Tor women Is years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-10

tice that there is a marked tendency TO
Introduce fancy effects into short skirt
costumes.
Speaking OF the Martin hotel reminds
me Of ridiculous incident which hap
pened the other day, There Is nothing
left Of the old hotel except pile Of
stones and rickety wharf, which looks
much stronger than II Is. The other
day Muriel and were In the rowboat
passing by when we noticed a dandified
old sportsman standing upon this wharf
''rubbering" al us with all his might,
Remembering how old the planks were,
looked up at him with some anxiety,
but he mistook my glance utterly. and.
drawing himself up with fatuous
smirk, he advanced TO the edge OF the
wharf Suddenly there was a crash.
Muriel gave a scream Of alarm and ]
turned TO see our ancient beau founder
ing wildly, with one leg in a hole up to
the thigh With a very red face, he
managed to eXtricate himself. Then,
with a dignihed and reassuring bow In
our direction he stepped brayely for
ward, only to go crash! through again,
this time with the other leg. Muriel
buried her face in her handkerchief and
gave vent TO a series OF choking sounds.
seized the oars and pulled away from
the III omened spot As ] turned the
bend | ventured 10 look back. and l saw
the aged gallant painfully crawling
along a stout log on his hands and
knees until he reached a clump OF
bushes, where he disappeared
KATE CLYDE.
Saranac Lake, N. Y,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-10
S ODD LITTLE WAYS.
BY TABITHA SOURGRAPEs.

or something, | can't tell you what.
Men followed her with their eyes and
after she passed drew a long breath
and murmured, That's a stunner."
Women, too, followed the incom-
parable creation with their eyes and
mentally, after the fashion OF their
sex dissected II into its parts 10 un-
derstdnd how II was made. Not a
ribbon, not bias. not a shin escaped
them They could have told every
curl OF the floating pale blue plume
that lay lovingly around the brim Of
the ivory white hat
lvle Rose studied the details OF the
dress more closely than any OF the
others. but she alone made no audible
comment a mighty resolve welled
up IN her soul. She could not hope to
rival Girty Downs robes OF foamlng
blue but ono thing she could do. and
that she did What II was she I'm
parted 10 sadie Sweet who was nat
urally now her next friend because
Sadie had been somewhat at outs with
Girty when lyie and Girty were COM
radcs.
Sadie" said Iyie. you've seen the
blue rig that girl Girty Down has tog.
ged herself out in2"
Sadie said yes.
Wen" continued Ivie, Il Just had
q curiosity 10 see how much It cost