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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
KILLS A MIDNIGHT VISITOR
Kewanee and Vicinity Excited Over MUIR
der CaEe.

Kewanee and Vicinity Excited Over a Muir
der Case.
Osceola and all the country south
east. of Kewanee is excited over the
shooting of Richard Ray by Edward
Van Dyke. Ray died few minutes
after the shooting from the effects
of his wounds. one charge having
entered his face while a second tore
open his neck. w
Stories as to the causes leading im-
mediatelyto the tragedy differ. but il
seems certain that Ray went to Van
Dykes home four miles southeast of
Osceola-- about IL o'clock Monday
night and sought admittance. Van
Dyke discovered the identity of the
man and Immediately took double
barrcled shot gun and went out in the
yard to drive him away.
Whether n quarrel followed or not.
il is not known, as Van Dyke h;Es not
told the details of the affair. but at
any rate Ray was driven out to the
road. Then he either insisted upon
going back or attacked Van Dyke
for the latter discharged his gun at
him, the contents of both barrels TAX
ing effect.
Ray lived for about fifteen minutes
after the shooting, but did not tell
his side of the story. Van Dyke at
once went to the Lackey home,
short distance from his own house.
and told the occupants he had shot
Ray. Returning to the scene of the
tragedy. he saw Ray was dead and
then hitched up and took the body to
the Ray home. six miles east and
southeast of Osceola There the
coroner of Stark county held an in
quest.
Bad blood had existed between Van
Dyke and Ray for many months.
There was woman in the case, too
great friendliness being said to exist
between Ray and Mrs. Van Dyke.
The two men had been i'm previous
quarrels, and once nearly came to
blows. Ray sometimes drank intoNi-
eating liquors. but whether or not
the night he was killed has not yet
been established.
Van Dyke did ont leave home after
the shooting, but waited the coming
of the sheriff of Stark county and
frankly admitted he had killed Ray,
but to casual inquiries from neigh
bors as to details he had nothing to
say. He is a man probably between
35 and 40 years of age. and is the
father of six children. He has been
living upon a rented farm. Ray, the
man who was killed, lived with his
wife on rented farm and worked |
for men in the vicinity. q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
DISCOVERED IN TIME.
Fire in City Ticket once of the Rock
Island Road Early This
Morning.

About o'clock this morning fire
was discovered in the city ticket of
flee of the Rock Island road at 1913
Second avenue. The department was
called out and after breaking in the
front door quickly put the flames to
route with chemical. The only
damage done was the burning of a
hole in the floor. The blaze beyond
question was caused by an explosion
of gas in the stove, after it had been
coaled up for the night. throwing
live Goals upon the floor. The alb
sence of a draft prevented rapid
spread of the flames.
Another fire broke out late yester-
day afternoon in pile of old fur
niture belonging to David Gellerman.
who lives near the Rock Island Iron
works on Ninth street. The blaze
originated from sparks from the
furnace. The department put out
the flames with little damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
OPENING OF THEATRE
DIR. Johnston Says it VIII Occur
Between Dec. 10
and 20.

| At the meeting of the general the
atre committee with Promoter G. ii
Johnston at the Rock Island Club
last night the opening night subscrip-
ton list was gone over. showing that
while n large number had paid up
there were some delaying the meet
ing of their obligations. As the com
mittee feels in measure response
BILE for the pledges of all subscribers
ii was decided to prepare circular
letter TO all who had failed to make
payment.
Mr.. Johnston stated he would have
the theatre opened from all present
indications between the 10th and
goth of neSt month, and that he was
now negotiating with one of the best
ATTRACTIONS ON the road for the first
night. He had the scenery and cur
tain painted, the chairs were ready
for shipment and the work of inter
Tor finishing was going rapidly ahead
under his personal direction
The plan of selecting reserved
seats was discussed at some length
and finally the one suggested by MIR.
Johnston himself that had been sue
cessful in other places was adopted.
The conducting of the reservation
was turned over to- the general com
mittee and out of it a subcommittee
was designated to have charge of all
details. This committee is com
posed of II. j. Medill, G. II. Kings
bury. DIR. X. NJ. Pearce. Charles Nc
Hugh, +. c. Berry and j. Silas Leas.
The drawing will be carried ON in the
corridor of the Harper house on
three successive days. box will
be provided and ticket for each
paid subscriber numbered from one
up viii be placed in the box. Each
subscriber will be permitted to draw
one ticket, the number of which will
Indicate the order in which he is to
have the selection of reserved seats
from the plat. Each subscriber will
be privileged to- reserve at once as
many seats as he has tickets for.
The name of the subscriber will be
registered as he draws his ticket and
none but subscribers so registered
will be allowed to make a selection
from the plat for the first perform
ance.
The seat reservation proper will
open few days after the drawing. |
the dates for which will be announc
ed later. Those who have bought |
tickets from subscribers must have |
the subscriber from whom they pur-
chased the seats make the reserva-
tons for them. The entire plan is
deemed the best and most desirable |
in order to serve all fairly and avoid
confusion and delay. Mr.. Johnston
gave evidence that he is carrying out
to the letter the provisions of the
contract and the committee was
much pleased with the progress of
the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
INTAKE WELL REPAIRS
ARE ABOUT COMPLETED

Contractor Olof Atkinson has prac-
ticalIy finished the lining of the in
take we'll at the waterworks and
there will be no further danger of
seepage at that point. a course of
brick has been laid all around and a
coat of cement placed over the in
side of it. Work on the repairing of
the intake pipe has been progressing
slowly of late, but all leaks have now
been repaired so far as discovered
with the exception of the cracked
section of the pipe. and this will be
attended to at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
Rare chance for Investment.

To be sold at auction at the court
house door in Davenport, Iowa, on
Monday, Nov. 25th, at o'clock p. m,
one of the finest centrally located
business properties, being $50 feet
on the east side of Perry and Second
street. and 12s feet on the north side
of Second and Perry streets, in the
city of Davenport. Iowa, one block
from Union depot. postoffice and ho-
tells. two blocks from all banks Its
central location is an opportunity
for one of the best investments to be
had in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22

Why is it that gloves worn by pail
bearers are always too long in the I'm
gers?-Atchlson Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
NURSES GRADUATE
Five Young Women Finish Stud
les at ST. Anthony's Train
ing School.
EXERCISES TO BE HELD TUESDAY
At the ". Nj. C. A. Auditorium.
Bishop spaIding to
Speak.

Invitations have been issued for
the graduating exercises of the train
ing school for nurses of ST. An
thongs hospital, to be held at the Y.
Nj. c. A. auditorium next Tuesday
evening. The graduates are:
MISS FRIDA NELSON.
MISS ROSE WEINBERGER.
MISS EMMA LINDQUIST.
MISS BERTHA HODGES.
MISS ELLA LA BELLE.
Program of Exercises
The program will be as follows:
Invocation 1900. Bishop Spalding
Report of st. Anthony's Hospital.
.................D DIR. c. C. Carter
Presentation of Diplomas and
Charge to the Graduating Class.
DR.. G.. l.. Eyster
Vocal Selection Observation-Disclosures.
49,. Mrs. May Richards Casey
Reply on behalf of Graduates. -.
...............Mi Miss V. NJ. Brandon
Music -..-..-.. .--.-...-....-
Address. Bishop Spalding
Vocal solo. Mrs. T. b. Reidy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
Cisterns FILLED.

The Tri-City Electric Sprinkler
company will fill your cistern. Leave
orders at C. N. Danielsen, No. 1714
Third avenue, or telephone No. 1855,
office of Sprinkler company with E.
IN. Guyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
saloon Notices

Turkey lunch at the Commercial
house bar tomorrow night.
Chicken and rabbit lunch at Peter
Ghy'ss Twenty-fourth street.
w. II. Healy, of the Diamond sa-
loon, serves oysters on the half shell,
blue points. at al hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
Modern surgery surpassed.

s'While suffering from piles" says
G. f. Carter Atlanta, Ga, Il got De
Nuts Witch Hazel Salve and was
entirely cured" Cuts, burns, bruises
quickly cured. Beware of counter
feits. B. II. Bieber and Hartz & Tile
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
SUES FOR WIGGIN
Reede Piano Company Asked
to Pay a $3.50
Note.
AWAIT GOVERNORS REoU1s1T1oN
Accused Salesman Refuses to Go
Across the River Into
Iowa.

The legal atmosphere is growing
somewhat murky in the case con
corning c. ii. V. Wiggin, of this city,
and the Reede Piano company, of
Davenport. Wiggin, as has been
previously stated. is. under arrest
here as fugitive from justice, hav-
ing been indicted by the grand jury
in Scott county for embezzlement in
connection with his dealings as agent
of the piano firm. He refuses to go
across the river till the governors of
two states act in the matter.
This morning. for the second time.
he was brought before Magistrate
johnson for hearing and upon mo-
ton OF States's Attorneys Weld, of
this city. andLischer, of Davenport, the
case was again continued one week
while Gov. Yates has the question of
yielding up Wiggin under considera-
ton.
Suit Against Company.
Today George w. McCaskrin. at
torney for. the prisoner. began a civil
suit in the circuit court against the
Reede Piano company on a note for
$3.50 made out to Wiggin which the
latter has assigned to McCaskrin.
This note was used in evidence at the
time when Wiggin was arrested here
on the same charges that are now
preferred against him and had some
weight in securing his release by
Johnson on the failure of
the prosecution to show up at the
time set for a hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-22
Turkey
Talk

Will soon be the order of the day.
Those who are on the lookout for good
things to grace their Thanksgiving Ia
bic will find some bargains in the fol-
lowing list
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
SWEPT BY A
CLOUDBURST
Two Mining Camps in Montana
Were Overwhelmed by a Wild
Torrent Of Water.
MUCH DAMAGE WAS DONE
The Northern Pacific Tracks and Bridges
in That Section We're Demolished-A
Landslide Descends Upon an In-
habited House.

Helena, Mont, July 11.-Debris Is
piled everywhere in the gulch in which
are located the towns Of Wickes and
Corbin. Great damage to property
was done by the torrent OF water
which poured down the narrow valley
after the cloudburst on Tuesday night.
The concentrator of the Peck Montana
company at Corbin will have to be
closed down because of damage tosthe
machinery. A wave six feet high and
200 feet wide swept down the gulch.
Within half mile Of Wickes, toward
Corbin, the fill in on the Great North
ern formed a dam. The water was
backed up quarter of mile before
the embankment gave way. Mrs. G.
Turner and six children were in their
home in Twin Gulch. The torrent
started a landslide and before the oc-
cupants suspected their danger the en-
tire side of the house nearest the
mountain was crushed in like an egg
by an enormous boulder. That no one
was struck by the rocks and earth
seems almost miraculous. AS the great
wall of water tore down the gulch 1t
practically demolished the Northern
Pacific tracks and bridges. At several
points great sections of rails and ties
were picked from the road bad and
bent and twisted into mass o: tlcbris.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
THE ROBBERS
SURROUNDED
Two Possess Of Deputy Sheriffs Ar
After Them in the Wilds Of
Montana.
OUTLAWS MAKE GOOD TIME
They Secured Fresh Horses and While Rid
ing Over the Level Country Keep Near
Enough the Little Rockies to Hide
When Necessary.

Helena, Mont, July 11.-Reports
reached here that the Great Northern
Express robbers have been surrounded
on Peoples Creek, south of the Little
Rockies, with seven men guarding
them awaiting the arrival of Sheriff
Griffith who will leave Malta with Il
posse of 40 men this afternoon. The
secured either from relays providedNI
robbers crossed the Missouri river not
far from the Peck agency, Montana,
on Monday evening, riding fresh hors-
es secured either from relays provid
ed in advance, or by theft from the
ranges which they passed From the
vicinity of Belknap agency, they hea-
ded south and are in a section of coun-
try, where they can make good time,
but still will not be far from the Sc
curity of the mountains. Sheriff Ben
ner of Great Falls, organized a posse
to assist Sheriff Griffith. They left
Great Falls this morning.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
A FATAL EXPLOSION At DENVER.
The Terrific Heat Prevailing in Colorado
Was the Cause.

Denver, Colo, July ia magazine
of dynamite located near the Grant
smelter exploded this morning, killing
two men and injuring several others.
The dead are: Domenico Muto, and
Tony West. These two men were in
the magazine getting a supply of dy-
Mantle to use for blasting when the
explosion occurred. They were blown
to pieces, and the fragments of their
bodies strewn over the prairies a hum
dred yards. Other men working in the
vicinity were thrown to the ground
and stunned. The shock was felt a
mile away. All windows in the neigh
borhood were smashed and the win
dows Of the Union Stock Yards bank,
fully quarter a mile away were
shattered. The damage is estimated
at 5000. The killed and injured were
employed preparing Stag from the
smelter to be used for ballasting the
Burlington and Missouri railroad. The
explosion is believed to have been
caused by the terrific heat.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
A CONFERENCE TO
DISCUSS A STRIKE
Representatives Of the Steel Trust and Of
the Amalgamated Association Of Iron
Workers Hold Meeting.
SETTLEMENT SEEMS In SIGHT

Pittsburg, Pa July 11.-Surface in
strike in the mills of the American
| Sheet Steel company and the American
| Steel Hoop company at conference
| between the Amalgamated association
officials and the steel combine repre-
! sentatives which began today in this
city. President Shaffer said if the ad-
justment is not reached today he fav-
ored continuance of the conference
tomorrow and Saturday, but the pres
ent conference must be final.
! 1t was 1926 when the conference OPP
ened. The combine conferees present
were Warner Arms, vice president Of
the American Tin Plate company,
Veryl Preston of the American Steel
Hoop company, and William Leeds of
the American Sheet Steel company.
The workers organization was repre-
sented by the general executive cont
mittee, composed of the national off,
GERS and vice presidents Of the differ
e,1t districts
SHAFFER CHOSEN CHAIRMAN. \
Pittsburg, Pa, July 11.--At 12:15 p.
m. the conference adjourned for lunch
to meet again at o'clock. The con-
ferees refused to say anything except
that President Shaffer had been chos-
en- chairman of the joint conference.
The Amalgamated conferees expressed
themselves satisfied with the outlook.
1t was authoritatively statel that
the combine offered to sign the Anal
gamated scale for all plants aud me Ike
wages uniform, but declined to union
ize the plants operated as non-union
for years. Trustee Morgan of the
Amalgamated, said the proposition
would not be accepted.
1t is estimated that the mills having
agreements with the men previous to
last years wage settlements will be
allowed to work out their individual
agreements which expire on January
/. After that these mills, also will
come under the jurisdiction of the
Amalgamated association.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
FOUND GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
Strikers Who Disobeysd Court Order Are
Punished.

York, Pa, July 11.-In the county
court today, Judge Stewart rendered
his opinion in the contempt cases
growing out of the moulders' strike
here. George w. Test, corresponding
representative of the iron moulders
union of North America; John p. Frey,
fourth vice president of the union, and
Howard Wilmer, of the local union.
were adjudged guilty of contempt Of
court, in violating the courts injunc-
ton restraining them from picketing
and otherwise interfering with the
York Manufacturing Company. Tnst
and Frey were sentenced to fine of
$3.50 and costs, and Imprisonment for
80 days. Wilmer was fined $25 which
he paid and was released.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
PRICES or STOCK
BREAK BADLY
On Account Of the Drouth and Failure of
Crops in Kansas the Granger Railroads
Suffered the Most.
An EFFORT TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE

New York, July 1.-THE prices of
stocks broke badly today. The stocks
of railroads depending on CON traffic
for earnings were demoralized on fears
of the failure of the crop from ,1routh.
The est of the market was affeate by
sympathy, other stocks appAr emily be.
ing sold in large blocks to protect the
holdings of the corn grangers. Siren
uous efforts We're made to support the
market by buying Union Pacific, st.
bulls succeeded in causing pretty
general rally after opening. The pric-
es however crambled again by wide in
tervals under the flood of offerings
which came in blocks of many thous-
and shares.
The stocks steadily recovered during
the latter part of the day. The losses
for the day were reduced to unimpor-
tant figures.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
KARKET REPORT.
MONEY AND METAL.

New York, July 11.-Money on call
easier AZ a s per cent. Prime mercan-
tile paper, q Az. Silver, 5sa.
GRAIN.
Chicago, July 11.-Wheat, July, 644
q 64ss; September, 65%. Corn, Jaly,
49h; September, 513s q SIN. Oats,
July, 81; September, 3i&.
PORK, LARD. RIBS.
Pork, July, Sl4.25; September, s14.45.
Lard, July, $s.65; September, 8s.6711.
Ribs, July, $3.50; September, $7.971S.
STOCK.
Kansas City, Mo-, July 1l.-Cattle, re-
ceipts, $4,000; generally steady, common
grades 1Oc lower.
Native steers $3.50 q S5.75; Texas and
Indian steers, $S.75 @ @4.20; Texas
grass steers, $500 q 83.70; native cows
and heifers, $3.50 q 44.55; stockers and
feeders, $3.4O q A.40; bulls, $3.50 q
81 25; calves, $3.45 q $500.
Sheep. receipts, 1000; firm. Muttons,
$3.75 @ 84.5O; lambs, so q IS. 10; grass
Texans, 1925 q e3 80,
Chicago, July l1.--CattIc, receipts,
8, 900; generally slow.
Good to prime steers, $50 q 36.25;
poor to medium, $500 q $500; stockers
and feeders, 42.25 q 34.40tcows, %. As q
$3.50; heifers, $3.50 q $500; Gamers,
$2.OO q $40; bulls, $40 q e4,2s;
calves, $4.OO q $3.50; Texas fed steers,
50. .25 q Is. 20; Texas bulls, 2.50 q %. 10.
Sheep, 10000; 1Oc higher, lambs Is a
zoe higher. Good to choice weatherS,
S3.e5 a 4.50; fair TO choice mixed, ea.9S
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
ELECTION FRAUD At CAPTAIN.
Two Men Must Answer Serious Charge
Today.

8. T. Gray and J. H. Lightfoot of
Captain, have been arrested on the
charge of election fraud in conducting
the school election at Captain and re-
turning themselves as elected. They
returned only "a votes for the opposi-
tion and 55 witnesses have already
sworn that they voted for the opposi-
tion.. The election has been declared
void by County School Superintendent
L. H. Rudisille and Ira Sanger. G. w.
Cheatham and w. B. Puckett have
been appointed school directors Of the
town of Captain in their stead. The
case was set for trial today at White
Oaks.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
POLITICAL ECONOMY In SCHOOLS.
Tho National Educational Association Dis
cusses the Subject.

Detroit, Mich, July 1.-THE intense
interest among educators on the sub
ject of teaching economics in the pub
lie school system Of the country was
reflected in the attendance upon the
mornings session of the National. Edu-
cational association, which was devos
ted to it. There We're 5000 teachers
present. Talking extemporaneously,
Professor George e. Vincent, of the
University of Chicago, made a splend-
i'd and enthusiastically applauded ad-
dress on Social Science and the Curri-
culum." Using apt illustrations he
showed how all Of the present studies
can be socialized. Professor F. w.
Spiers, of Philadelphia spoke on the
ideal and methods of economic teach
ing"
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Detroit, Mich, July n.-Despite
strong opposition on part of those op-
posed to national university the
National Educational association to-
day accepted resolution reaffirming
it's former declaration in favor of such
university.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
General " ood's Condition.

Washington, July 11.-Reports were
current this morning that General Wood,
military governor Of Cuba, had suffered
relapse and was much worse. A cable
message received today by Acting Ad-
futant General Ward from Major Scott,
adjutant general at Havana, said: Seen
eral Woods condition is simproving.'
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
L NARROW ESCAPE.
"A wagonstts With Eight Girls Dashea
Into a River,

While =. M. Smiths wagonette re-
turning with about eight young girls
was returning from the races to the
town Of Roswell, the horses became
unmanageable and dashed down a
hill and over the railing Of bridge ov-
er the Spring river. The doors OF the
vehicle were all closed and as 1T lay In
four feet of water those who saw the
accident thought that every one Of the
girls was killed, but upon hurrying to
the rescue they found that Misses Grif-
fin and Edith Read were the only ones
seriously injured and they will proba-
bly, recover. .4a
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
The RATE WAR is OFF.
The Santa Fe Management Has Withdrawn
Its Reduced Rates.

New York, July 1.-THE Tribune
says: After a recent meeting of the di-
rectors of the Santa Fe railroad 1t was
announced that the Atchison manage
ment decided to withdraw it's reduced
rate for freight, which was listed to
take effect on July 15. One of the di-
rectors said: I'VE understood that the
question Of freight rates was to be
settled at meeting of the Western
Trunk Line Freight association at
Chicago on Friday"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
wife Of Justios Brown Il Dead.

Detroit, Mich, July u.-General H.
M. Duvfield received a cablegram to-
day from Justice H. B. Brown, of the
federal supreme court, announcing the
death of Mrs. Brown in Italy. Mrs.
Brown had been an invalid for some
years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11
4 RUN on 4 BANK.
A Cleveland Bank Kept Open All Night to
Paw DepOsitors,

Cleveland. Ohio, July II. The run on
the United Banking & Savings company
which began yesterday was continued
today. The bank kept its door open
nearly all night to permit nervous
depositors to withdraw their money. All
demands were promptly met. The run
was started by woman who called af-
ter banking hours to draw money. She
was told to wait. She spread the report
that the bank had no funds. The cap
ital of the bank is 500, 900. The deposits
amount nearly to S2,0O0,OOO.
When the depositors finally realized
that the bank had ample funds to meet
all the demands, the run came to an
end
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-07-11

New York, July 11.-Francis B. Thur
ber filed petition in bankruptcy with
total liabilities OF $315,06l, Of which
there Is secured on nominal security
$685. ,sl4; unsecured 81s8,Tl4. The no.
minal assets are 8S76, Ala.