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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Hir Hnir Stood on End. =

''Up to 1--WE years ago." said a pros
pector to st. Louis Republic reporter,
"I didn't believe in such n thing as a
mans hair standing on end" And
then the old gentleman told the story
of the fright that led him to change
his mind:
'I was in the mountains of Idaho
with a friend, and we ran short of
fresh meat. so one day L took my gun
and started off alone. L went into a
ravine and was making my way along
little brook when l came suddenly
upon n queer sight. Not four feet in
front of me, in the full blaze of the
sun, lay four mountain lions asleep.
"For half a minute 1 thought them
dead, but as 1 stood staring at them,
with my heart in my mouth, every one
of them sprank up with growl. And
they faced around at me, looking ugly,
shifting the air, with their whiSkers
drawn back, showing the white line
of their teeth, switching their tails
and looking like demons.
"As for me. 1 stood rooted to the
spot. couldn't move from sheer fright.
A queer, numb sensation began in my
ankles anu crepl up HlS Douy, anu !
literally felt my hair rise.
81 stood there motionless for several
minutes. Then one of the beasts drop
ped his tail and whined. The others
followed his example. My presence
mystihed them. A few seconds later
they turned about and crept away
down the ravine, looking back STEALTH
ly two or three times to see me.
"When they were out of sight, 1 be-
gan to breathe again. didn't care to
hunt any more that day and made for
the camp at top speed. That was the
time my hair stood on end, and my
scalp was sore to the touch for a week
afterward."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
NEW HOTEL AT FRENCH LICK
Mayor Taggart Is To BE Manager and hnn
for Mayor No More.


Indianapolis, June 22-Mayor Tag
CART and his associates have come into
possession the hotel property and
grounds at French Lick, and will at
once erect u new hotel building to cost
100000. The mayor. who. with the
other members of the syndicate, are
at French Lick, said over the long dis
tance telephone Thursday that the deal
for the hotel and grounds will be
closed next Tuesday, and that the syn
dictate will take possession next
Wednesday. The price paid for the
hotel and grounds is i'll the neighbOr-
hood of S300,000. The hotel has ac-
commodationS for 800 guests
A dispatch from Bedford Ind. saws:
''The new management will proceed
Immediately to rebuild the Baden-Lick
hotel and operate the two in connection.
When asked about the effect of the
purchase on Tom Taggart's race for
mayor of Indianapolis Colonel Il. +.
Dickason. of Chicago. one of the pur-
chaserS of the hotel property at French
Lick Springs, said: Mr.. Taggart will
be manager. This will occupy most of
his time How about his candidacy? 2
was asked. He told us positively that
if the deal was made he would not be
4 candidate for mayor again."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
WIDESPREAD PROSPERITY.
And Confidence Is what the Trade Feat
urss New Toll About.

urss New Tell About.
New York, uJne Or. G.. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade today
says: Increasing distribution of mer-
"handise. particularly in the territory
beyond the Ohio river. including the
far northwest, is a feature of the gen
eral business situation. and tells OF
widespread prosperity and confidence.
The railroads are carrying more goods
that may he classed as luXuries than
before, and in spite of Wall streets
slightly higher money market there is
no fear on this score in any line Of
legitimate trade. Crop news continues
good. there is less trouble from dis
agreements with labor. and the long
laggard cotton goods market has re-
covered slightly with the reduction OF
unsold stocks of print cloths.
No alteration is recorded in prices
of iron aud iron manufactures aside
from n moderate reduction in gray
forge. Quotations on boots and shoes
at Boston are shaded about 21a cents
on Il few grades. particularly as TO
boots. and seasOnable goods as well as
fall deliveries are more quiet. No
change is perceived in wool. and prices
remain barely steady at the lowest
figure in nearly four years. As the
season advances crop conditions stead
lily improve. and in some states the
winter wheat Is being harvested No
severe drop in quotations Is antici-
pated. however. for the crop Is by no
means beyond danger.
Failures for the week numbered 1913
I'm the United States. against 10 last
year. and Ii in Canada, against - last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
LIKE THAWINo DYNAMITE.
Woman SOftens Furniture Polish andfrwo
Deaths VIII ResnIt,

PittSburg. June 22.-A peculiar ac-
cidcnt at Turtle Greek. suburb. will
result in two deaths. Mrs. William
Ferguson undertook to soften can of
furniture polish on the kitchen stove.
To facilitate matters she added half Il
pint of turpentine. In n second the can
was ablaZe and Mrs. Ferguson in her
efforts TO save the house. caught up
the flaming can. threw il out of the
window and struck the 3-ycar-old son
of William McWilllams, who was
playing OH the porch.
Seeing the result. the woman rushed
to the aid of the child. who was then
ablaZe, and i'm the fight for life both
were so badly burned that they cannot
1.-Two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Th. vorue In Bridal Gifts.

L'art nouveau jewelry is having a
distinct vogue for bridal gifts. There
is a really sumptuous array Of orna-
ments in gold, enamel and precious
stones designed in accordance with this
new school of art exploited at the Par
is exposition TO choose from, every
thing from lovely lorgnettes embellish-
ed in rich but refined colorings with BIZ
zarre Egyptian moths to pendants in
strikingly original designs, some of the
most captivating of which are studies
of flowers against pastoral landscapes
treated with the sentiment and grace
an artist gives to them when he trans
lates their beauties with brush upon
canvas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM
Dane Mt somers Thinks He Has Perpetu-
al Motion. Sure.

Kenosha. Wis. June 22.-.Iames
Haller, Dane residing in the town OF
Somers. claims that he has solved the
problem of perpetual motion. Thirty
years ago he began work on Il machine
to solve the question. and today he
sent Il model TO the patent office seek
ing patent. Haller claims for his
machine that il is impossible for it TO
stop. Eight months ago the machine
was started and the people who have
watched il closely claim that il has
never lost n second.
Up to the present time the motion of
the machine has been from east TO
west and not circular. but Haller
claims that the new model solves the
question OF circular motion. Haller
is n man Of education. and his ma
chine has met with many failures.
The little machine is a wonder so far
aS workmanship is concerned. all the
intricate parts having been Whitfield
out of wood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
SUIT OVER A SUGAR MILL.
Company Sues the Contrac tor Who Built
the Structure

the structure
Port Huron. Mich. June 22.-Marinc
City Sugar company has filed bill in
circuit court against Augustus w. Col
well. of New York. as principal de-
fcndant. charging conspiracy and in
tent to defraUd the company. and ask
ing for judicial determination of the
amount, if any. due To COlwell. 1t also
asks to he relieved from payment of
the Judgment of $3l 30 entered in
favor of Alexander L. Fisher. Of De
troitT against Colwell. I'm which the
sugar company WAS made the gar
Dishee defendant. setting up the claim
that the Judgment was the result of u
cOllusion and that it was obtained
without their knowledge.
COlwell was the contractor who built
the Marine City factory and was to
have received $3.50. 600 cash and $780,
600 in stock of the concern. The COM
pany now charges that COlwell never
properly constructed or completed the
factory. and that II did not operate
with proper skill during the time he
was in charge. aS result of all of
which the company was at n consider
BILE loss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Dr. Pearson T. stinGtvins.

Chicago. June 22.-Dr. ID. X. Pear
son has a little list" of colleges be
proposes to make happy before Jan. l,
1892. 1t is as follows. with the
amount each is to get: Illinois college.
Jacksonville, $4,000: Fargo college.
Fargo. y. D.. $4,000; Whitman col
leGe. Walla Walla, Wash. SJO.OOO;
McKendree college, Lebanon, Ills,
$4,000: Bethany college. Lindsborg.
Kan. $4,000; Fairmount college,
Wichita. Kan. $4,000; Drury college,
Springfield. Mo-. Sd. 900: total. $27j.-
OOO. In addition there are one or two
other promises. which will make the
total $3.50. 900 In round numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
TRYING TO PROMOTE
A BETTER FEELING

Washington. June 22.-The state
department has addressed to the Rus
sian government IS represented by
Count Cassini, it's ambassador, such
representations in the sugar and Petro-
leum tariff controversy as are deemed
necessary to meet the Russian actiou.
The purpose of the letter is to smooth
away, if possible, the friction that
has been eDgendered between the two
governments in handling these sub
Jects. and in particular to divest ex-
changes of any personal character.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
JAILED FOR A sWlNoLE.
Man of 20 Years Tries 10 Cheat a Mich
igan City Clergyman.


igan City Clergyman.
Michigan City. Ind. June 22.-A. NJ.
Hendricks. 40 years old. is in Jail on
the charge of attempting to swindle
Rev. Father John Bleckman. Hen
bricks pleaded guilty to the charge.
The priest received letter u few days
ago that Il woman had died at Cincin-
natl, leaving 81 600 TO st. Mary $
church. of this city. Father Bleck-
man wrote to Bishop Chatard, and
learned that Hendricks, who had
signed the letter from Cincinnati, had
swindled number of priests at CO.
lumbus, o., and other places by a
similar game.
Father BIeckman began correspond
ing with Hendricks, who came here to
turn over the alleged be1uest. He
asked Father Bleckman for S5.23, with
which to pay court costs. The priest
engaged the man in conversation un-
til officers could he called, when Hen
bricks was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE,
Explosion in n Rock Cut That Does Most
Erightful Execution.

Kalama. Wash. June pa prema-
ture explosion occurred yesterday in n
rock cut half a mile south of Kalama.
on the new Washington and Oregon
railroad. killing two men and injuring
seven others. The dead are Thomas
Graham and hugh Jameson. of Port
land, ore. The injured-Scotty Hee-
ney, OF Vancouver. Il. G.. fatally
James YOrke. of CarolltOn. Wash. skull
fractured and back injured: John
Bard. of Seattle. right arm and right
leg broken; Lee Montgomery. of Seat
tie. injured about the head and body;
Arthur Hockert, of Kalama. right leg
badly bruised: Charles Reilly. head and
left leg injured; - Burkey, scalp
wound.
From the survivors il is learned that
Thomas Graham and Hugh Jameson
were loading a twelve-foot drill hole
with No. = giant powder. and had put
In about 100 sticks. 1t * supposed
that they had begun tamping the pow
der with n trowbar when the explosion
occurred. Jameson's head was blown
of and Graham was blown almost into
jelly. ''Scotty' Heeney was thrown
up on top of the cut, distance of fif-
teen feet. His injuries are fatal.
Though he was still alive at last report.
His chin was blown off, skull frnc-
tured. arms and legs broken and holes
blown through his body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
One That Carried Military
Rescue Party to Hous-
ton, Texas.
TROOPS RETURN THE FIRE
Reported That Many of Mob
Were Injured, But Ex-
tent Not Known.

Houston, Tex, June ga special
train bearing troops from Trinity ar
rived here this morning riddled with
bullets. Cavalry arrived at Trinity
at 2 this morning and at once re-
lieved the siege of the light guard
who were kept in the school house by
an armed mob.
Forming a Gordon around it, the
beleagured soldiers marched back to
the train with the negro, Levi Spen-
GER. in their midst and boarded it
without molestation, but as the train
pulled out the mob fired several vol
leys at the train.
Soldiers Return Fire.
The soldiers returned the fire and
it is reported that at least three mem
bers of the mob were hit.
The negro was taken to the peni-
tentiary at Huntsville for safe keep
ing and the soldiers returned home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
NOBODY WAS SURPRISED.
Lynching of a Few People. Black oI
white, Has Quit surprlsiug.

white, HaB quit surprlAlug.
Chicago, June 22.-"I was not sur
prised to hear of the lynching of
Prophet Smith," said i. c. Foster. of
Shreveport, La, at the Palmer House.
"The temper of the people in my sec
tion of the country is not TO be trified
with, and the present situation is the
result of almost numberleSs little
causes that had their origin in the far
past" Foster is n cousin and business
partner of John Gray Foster. who was
killed by negro emplOye on his plan
tation near Shreveport last week.
The lynching of Prophet Smith
and another negro Wednesday night is
an outcome of the crime. and there is
danger of further trouble. The kill
ing of my cousin came about as the
direct result OF a controversy in the
field between him and the murderer's
wife," said J. C. Foster MY cousins
foreman spoke to the woman about the
lax manner in which she was doing
her work. and she became impudent.
Foster was passing, and when she be-
came violent he slapped her lightly on
the face \ companion of the woman
knocked Foster down with n hoe cut
ting q cash in his head.
Foster went directly to the house.
had his wound dressed. put pistol in
his pocket and started for the negro
quarters. All the negroes dominated
by Smith had left the field and were in
the prophets cabin when Foster rode
up. Without warning Edwards, the
murderer. stepped from the door and
emptied two barrels OF buckShOt into
his employer. Smith was lynched be-
cause every one felt certain that he
could have prevented the crime had he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Loui, ,Joouith Fonn1 guilty.

Laporte, Ind. June 22.-Louis ia
quith was yesterday found guilty by n
Jury in the Laporte circuit court of
having murdered Policeman Samuel
Cooper at South Bend. Oct. 24, last,
and was sentenced to serve life term
I'm the state prison at Michigan City.
The jury was out just ten minutes.
Jaquith had robbed saloon. and be-
ing caught in the act 10y the policeman,
fired ON the officer. Jaquith had served
two terms i'm prison for larceny and
was we'll known to the police of this
section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
JaeksonvIIIe q. siiii In Need.

Washington. June 22-The state
regent of the ID. \. X. of Florida. Mrs.
Dennis Eagan, of Jacksonville. appeals
TO the chapters throughout the cOun-
try to send to that place iniher care as
many sewing machines. new or sec
Ond-hand. as can be gathered. Num-
bers of women who have been left
destitute by the fire could support
themselves and help others If these
machines We're obtained. Any furni-
ture or clothing also would be very
gladly received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
No Finer Aggregation of
Thoroughbreds Ever
Presented.
FIFTY THOUSAND ARE THERE
Weather Fine and Track is
Lightning Fast For
the Event.

Chicago, June 22.-No finer aggre-
cation of thoroughbreds ever came
to the post at Washington park track
than those which started this after
noon in the great American derby.
Few fields have been larger.
Big Crowd Present.
Fully so, 900 persons were in at
tendance. The weather was all that
could be desired and the track light
ming fast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Labor Headounr,--, TO love.

Denver. Colo. uJne 22-George Es-
ties. president of the Brotherhood of
hallway Employees. announces that the
headquarters of the brotherhood will
he removed from San Francisco TO
Denver in the near future. This or
ganization admits all railway employees
without reference to their particular
1fne Of labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Ann Arbor Graduates T34.

Ann Arbor. Mich. June 22.-There
were diplomas given to I34 graduates
at the fifty-seventh annual commence
ment of the University of Michigan.
which occurred Thursday. The most
prominent feature was the appearance
of the senior medical class i'm caps and
gowns. while the men in the senior
literary class refrained from adopting
the Oxford costume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
WHISKY CAUSES
FATAL EXPLOSION

Logansport, Ind, June 22.-While
repairing a freight car on the Van
dalia this morning, which was loaded
with whisky, Lawrence Beeson was
killed, William Eskins fatally, and
Calvin Ness and John Moore danger
ously injured. A spark ignited bar
rel of whisky and explosion and fire
followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
DYNAMITERS ATTEMPT
TO DESTROY CHURCH

Manhattan, Kas., June 22.-An at
tempt was made early this morning
10 blow up the First Method st church
with dynamite. 1t is believed to be
the work of jointists who are directed
by spite against Rev. j. nj. Miller,
pastor of the church. Tie damage
10 the church will amount TO several
huudTed dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Connected with Railway Extension.

Crystal Falls. Mich. June 22.-A
deed has been recorded here conveying
TO John X. Walsh. of Chicago. an in-
terest in a large tract of ore land in
this county. This conveyance is sup
posed TO have some connection with
the proposed extension of the WiscOn-
sin and Michigan railway from Faith
orn Junction northWard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
when Coronetr Are Worn.

The only occasion upon which q
British peer or peeress wears a coronet
is at the coronation OF a sovereign At
the moment when the archbishop OF
Canterbury places the crown on the
head of the new monarch every peer
present at the ceremony dons his own
coronet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
what Was brewing Ha. CuIminated.

GuntervilIe, Ala. June 22.-Trouble
that has been brewing between the ne
groes and whites for some time cul-
minated In the death of Clebe Mont
gomery. cOlored. who was riddled with
winchester bullets said TO have been
fired by lump Vaughan, white
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Free Methodist Camp meeting.

Elgin, Ills. June 22-The annual
camp meeting of the Free Methodist
churches of the Fox and Rock river
districts convened at East Lawn, near
this city, Thursday. There are about
500 assembled on the grounds. They
live in tents and meetings are held dur
ing the day and evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
MULLAH Is ROUTED
BY BRITISH FORCES

ASen. June 22.-Msd Mollah. after
a recent repulse by Capt. Mcneil. ac-
cideuialIy enccu ntered the main Brit
ish force. which Immediately attacked
and routed him. One hundred the
enemy were killed.
Mullah and the sultan of Nur mar
rowly escaped capture. The British
lost seven killed and wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Identified by the widow.

HOughtOn, Mich, June 22-The
body found in Portage lake has been
identified by his wife and son as that
OF John BOdeau of Calumet. who has
been missing since last September.
He was an Industrious. sober man
who left comfortable home i'm
search of employment. with several
hundred dollars in his pockets. Only
n few dollars were found on the body.
and piece of rope tied about his an
kle indicates foul play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Her watch saved Her Life.

English. Ind, June 22.-Mrs. Ella
Carnohan shot and slightly wounded
Julia Rock Thursday afternoon. The
cause of the shooting is said To he ieaI-
ousy. A watch. shattered 10y the bul-
let. probably saved Miss Rocks life.
Both women are highly respected here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
MILITARY GOVERNOR
MAINTAINED, TOO.

Washington. June % Following
IN order issued yesterday making
Judge Taft civil governor of the
Philippines an order has been issued
naming Chaffee as military governor
of the archipelag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22

chihuahua. Mex, June 22.-There
is some truth in the report of an at
tempt to kill \. II. c'BOss'D Sheppard,
formerly of Washington. ID. c. w. w.
Mills, United States consul here, says
that an angry discharged employe
presented shotgun at Sheppard and
threatened to shoot. No one was hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Killed In a Fist Fight.

New Orleans, June -. - Walter
Selph. young drummer. son of Col
onel Dudley Selph. state inspector of
rifle practice and former rifle cham
pion. was killed in fist fight at Au-
dubOn Park. He and Jng man
named L. l.. Bailey had nrrel at
military ball and agreed flight ii out
with bare fists. They had no seconds
and pounded each other until Selph
fell from n blow which broke his neck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22

London. June 22.-Henry W. Mass
ingham. writing to The Daily News
saws that 5000 Cape COlonists hav
already Joined the Beers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22

Terre Haute. Ind. June 22-The
Indiana Liquor League elected the fol-
lowing officers: President. George
Reese. of Terre Haute: recording sec
retary and state organizer. J. L. Callen.
of indianapolis. Resolutions were
adopted to employ union men and pur-
chase uniOn-m made goods: also. in pO-
litical matters that the members shall
indOrse only such candidates as guar
antee support of liuuor interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
ohio I.in with voIunteer,.

San Francisco, June 22.-The trans
port Ohio has arrived from Manila
with twenty-nine officers and T5O men
of the Forty-Second infantry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Porto Ricans ThaiI5 Forslker.

Cincinnati. June 22.-DrS. Brioss
and Parbaso. members of the Porto
Rican executive council were here to
see Senator Foraker and to thank him
for his good offices in behalf of their
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
r.,,,nr 1.,. gurt About e5o. 900,

Chicago, June D. = Edwnrd D.
Morse. n horseman, has sued the
Washington Park club. its secretary
and two judges. for $4,000 damages
for alleged injuries received in being
ruled off the track June 4. William
a. Pinkerton is also made a defend
ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
New BankFxaminer AppoInted.

Washington. June 22.-The comp
troller of the currency today appoint.
ed ID. b. Miller, of Red Oak. Iowa,
national bank examiner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
He Has n Delusion.

Chicago. June 22.-Conrad Edels
ward, a member of an ancient Rus
sian family, has been sent TO the JET
ferson asylum He has u deluSioI
that he is the Messiah.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
VIII Meet at Milwaukee, Next.

Chattanooga, Tenn. June 22-The
convention of the Eclectic
Medical association adjourned Thurs
day to meet in Milwaukee in June,
1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-22
Lumber worth $3.50, 600 Burned

Duluth. Mimi. June 22-Fire at the
sawmill of the Tower Lumber COM
pany. near Bear Lake. in the northern
part of the county, destroyed about
S150.OOO worth of lumber. The bulk
of it belonged TO Poepke, Leicht & Co.,
of Chicago