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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

William Gritzman. IS years old. ran
away from home, 446 West Chicago
avenue. Chicago, a month ago, and his
parents found him with a fractured
skull at the county hospital.
J. \. Kaiser and George Bloomquist
Chicago, were arrested and property
valued at $1,000. said to have been
stolen from various homes, was re-
covered.
P. S. Abbott and J. L. Long, Chica-
go, policemen. were arrested. money
lender charges them with defrauding
him through bankruptcy proceedings.
Rev. William Laurence Meese, of
Auburn. Ind, united his grandson in
marriage, the 1.500th wedding at
which he has officiated-
An agreement was reached between
the Illinois Brick company and the En-
gineers' Progressive association and a
strike averted.
Mrs. Lyman J. Gage is quite i'll at
her residence in Washington.
Tom l.. Johnson, elected mayor of
Cleveland, is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for president.
Austrian manufacturers demand a
combine against American goods, or a
reciprocity treaty.
Sir Felix Semon has examined King
Edward and declares he has no dis
ease of the throat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Aguinaldo Is sincere
MAKES ITS FIRST REPORT.
Philippine Civil Service Boards Annual
Received ut Washington.

Philippine Civil Service Boards Annual
Received Mt Washington.
Washington. April 5.-The first an
nual report of the Philippine civil Serv-
ice board was received here yesterday.
1t says the civil service act passed be-
fore the organization of the board is
so explicit that many important ques-
tons which otherwise would have
arisen in the preparation of the rules
We're solved by the passage of the act.
The act makes diSlOyalty to the Unit
ed States as the supreme authority of
the islands a complete disqualification
for holding office. Every one exam
ined must first take the oath of 10y
atty. An amendment to the act. made
Jan. % last TO take effect April ],
declares all persons in arms against
the United States in the Philippines
and all persons aiding or abetting
them ineligible to hold office. A mini
mum age limit of Is years and max
imum of 40 years is fixed for the lower
grades. The act provides for the ultl-'
mate classification of all positions i'll
the service. from laborerS to heads of
bureaus and officers and the board is
empowered to determine the efficiency
of present and future government en-
pioyes.
The classification of policemen, fire
men and guards at penitentiarieS and
prisons has been postponed until there
are fewer disturbing elements in the
islands. The selection of skilled and
unskilled laborerS has been left to the
heads of the several departments or
officers with certain conditions as to
certifying the facts on which any re-
movals may be based. While it is be
Iieved that the board will in time find
it advisable to accept applications for
employment as laborerS, and to sub
iect applicants to tests of fitness. it
is not seen how, under existing condi-
tionS this can be done.
The question of ascertaining the fit
ness of employees now in the service
will be considered by the board at the
earliest practical date. At the begin
ming of tie civil administration. says
the report, it is essential that the
service should not be embarrassed by
the presence of incompetent employees.
The act while giving preference to ma
tives and soldiers still safeguarding
the service by requiring that they shall
pass their examinations sufficiently
high to have their names certified for
appointment. The says that natives
tions now held by the Americans
should be advanced as rapidly as
practicable. The FilipinOs, the report
says, have aptitude and n desire for
knowledge. The report described the
civil service act as "A method to pre-
vent unworthy persons from securing
admission to the service and to pro-
mote economy, efficiency and honesty
in the transaction of public business
which is desired in the future govern
ment of these islands. so that the peo-
pie may have the fullest measure of
good government at the least expense
to themselves"
The board invites suggestions at any
time from persons in the public service
as well as from unofficial sources.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
WANTS CORRoBoRATIoN
Jones Testimony Alone Not Enough t
Hold Patrick.

New York, April 5.-There We're at
least two incidents during yesterdays
crosS-eXaminatiOn of Charles +. Jones,
the valet-secretary of Millionaire Will
liam Marsh Rice, which rose above the
ordinary. One was u remark made
by Justice Jerome who presides at the
hearing, and which probably shows
why Lawyer Patrick, accused with
Jones of the murder of the former
Texan, has all along taken the accu-
sations of Jones against himself with
a demeanor almost bordering on con-
tempt.
Attorney Moore for the defense had
asked that when the hearing closed
for the day it should not be resumed
until Tuesday. Justice Jerome seemed
willing and then added: 1T is neces-
sary that Jones testimony as to this
murder should be corrobOrated. He
being Il self-confessed accomplice his
testimony alone is not enough upon
which to hold Patrick" Attorney
Moore tersely added to this: I'VE un-
derstand that, and we suppose the dis
trict attorney does too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Communication of Unusual
Importance Received
in Washington.
is ACTING FAIR IN CHINA
Th reatened Crisis in Man
churia Believed to be
Averted.

st. Petersburg, April 5.-The Rus
sian government concludes lengthy
statement respecting the Manchurian
agreement in these words: while
the Russian government maintains
its present organization in Manchuria,
to preserve order in the vicinity of the
broad frontiers of Russia, and remains
faithful to its original and oft-repeat-
ed political program, it will quietly
await the further course of events. F"
Warrington Hears From Russia,
Washington, April 5.-The govern
ment has received a communication
from Russia of unusual Importance,
bearing on the Chinese situation.
Although the terms of the communi-
cation are withheld, it is known that
Russia takes occasion to give strong
assurances of her disinterested pur-
poses throughout her dealings with
China. Russian troops are to be re-
tired from Manchuris as rapidly as
safety permits, and the belief is held
in official quarters that the assurances
given by Russia are so sweeping as
to completely avert the threatened
crisis in Manchuria.
Circular to Powers.
Paris, April 5.--It is understood
here that as consequence of China's
refusal to sign the Manchurian agree
ment, Russia is about to send circu-
lar to the powers. explaining that.
wing to the unsettled conditions in
Manchuria, her troops must continue
to occupy that territory until order is
established.
Fleet Sails.
Toulou, April 5.-The Russian
fleet sailed from here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
CRIME OF MEXICAN WOMAN
Wealthy Merchant Killed by Mistress
Parts of Body Kept Souvenirs.

Austin, Tex, April "a dispatch
from Guadalajara, Mex, says: Fur
ther investigation by the authorities
show that the murder of Gonzales
Michel, one of the wealthiest mer-
chants of the state of Jalisco. who was
killed by his mistress at Tiapa, this
state. was one of the most diabOlicaI
crimes ever conceived and carried into
execution.
"A search of the residence of La
beata, the self-cOnfessed murderer of
Michel, has brought to light parts OF
the mans body. In her trunk was
found the victims eyes, tongue and
right hand. On being asked her mo-
tive in guarding the CHASTITY relics, she
said that on account of her fondness
for her victim, she wished to preserve
them as souvenirs. The fact that she
admits having mutilated the body and
her coolness in discussing it. is lead
ing to the belief that she may be in
sane. She will be examined as to her
mental affiictiOn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
WAS GIRARD MURDERED?
A Problem for the Delphi Authorities Z
Solve.

Delphi, Ind, April 5.-On the morn
ing of Aug. 10, last, the body of James
Girard, who was 90 years old. was
found along the Wabash railroad
tracks in this city, horribly mutilated
1t was supposed at the time that
Girard had met death by falling un-
der train. No one had witnessed the
accident. A day or two ago Abin
Leslie, of West Delphi, found bottle
in the Wabash river, in which was
slip of paper. on which was written:
Il am dying in Logansport; my last
confession" On the other side was
the following: Jim Girard, who was
supposed to have been killed by the
Wabash railroad, was not. He was
foully murdered by myself. Don't wor-
ry about me; l can never be caught
l got from him $40. .73.''
Girard was employed at the Dodge
paper mill. and was n close friend of
n machinist named Partington. who
left the city shortly after Girard's 5
death. They were seen together the
night Girard was killed. Inquiry at
Logansport yesterday failed to bring
any information concerning Parting
ton or his death. or the mysterious
bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
PROMISED
IN SHORT TIME
Aguinaldo Preparing a Manifesto
in Which He Will Say the
War Is Over.
INSURGENTS TO QUIT FIGHTING
Rebel Leader May Visit the United
States in Order to Study Amer
ican Institutions.

Manila, April "a proclamation of
peace is expected in June, but the
matter is being kept a secret by the
authorities, who are waiting for the
developments expected to follow
Aguinaldos action in taking the oath
of allegiance. Aguinaldo is preparing
a manifesto in which lie will declare
that the war is over and call upon all
insurgents still remaining in the field
to lay down their arms and accept the
sovereignty of the United States.
AguinaldO Is Sincere.
There is every Indication that Aguin-
aldo is quite sincere in the course he
has adopted. although hitherto he has
shown himself to be misguided and
INSCRIPTIONS. He may visit the Unit
ed States TO study American institu-
tions. Aguinaldo is ignorant of Amer
lean institutions and American history,
but he seems TO be reasonably open to
conviction. He is desirOus that the in
surgents' funds in possession of the
United States be devoted to the edu-
cation of the native youth, as has
been suggested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
WILL BUILD HOSPITAL
Z. G. Simmons Decides TO Make Anothee
Magnificent Gift to Kenosha.

Magnificent Gift to kenosha.
KenOsha, Wis, April 81. G. Sim
mons announced yesterday afternoons
that he had decided to present the city
of kenoSha with a hospital Plans
for the new hOsnital arc row being
drawn and it is the Intention of Sim
mons to have it completed by the lat
ter part of the present summer. The
site for the hospital has not as vet
been selected. but two sites are being
considered. One is on the lake shore.
and if this site is selected, it will in
clude the building of fine park about
the hospital building. The cost of the
proposed building has not been taken
into consideration, but Simmons stated
that it would be in the neighborhoOd
of $4,000 and it may far exceed that
amount. The building will be three
stories in height 1t will be mades
one of the best hospital buildings i'm
Wisconsin with every equipment that
modern art and science can afford for
the care of the sick The operating
room will be one of the features and
it will be constructed according to the
plans outlined by noted hospital ex-
perts. The building will be heated b0
the municipal heating plant and light
ed throughout with gas and electric
ity.a
This will be the third gift of Sim
mons to Kenosha within year, as he
was the donor of the Simmons me-
mortal library, which cost more than
$500, 900. and to which the donor add
ed another gift of $4,000 for books.
The other gift was the monument cost
ing $4,000, erected to commemorate
the deeds of Knosha county soldiers
in the war of the rebellion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
BLEW OPEN THE SAFE
Failed to Reach Apartment Where s5o,-
900 Was Stored.


Chardon, o., April Six men blew
open the safe of the Citizens Savings
bank early yesterday and after a des-
perate fight with Night Watchman
Pomeroy and n citizen. whom they ov-
empowered, succeeded in making their
escape. 1t is believed the robbers Sc
cured less than $500. Tn night watch
man discovered the men at work in
the bank. He was seized, bound and
gagged, but not until he had shot one
of the burglars. DIR. Madison, who
lives near the park, was aroused by
the noise and came to the scene. He
also was seized and tied hand and foot.
IL required three big charges of dyna-
mite to blow the safe door off. After
completing their work the robbers left
town on a handcar.
Two men have been arrested at
Willoughby ON suspicion. The robbers
only succeeded in gaining entrance to
the one compartment of the big safe.
In another part. which was not
reached. it is said. nearly $4,000 was
stored. Pomeroy, the night watchman,
was badly injured. After he shot one
CT the burglars he was numerically
dubbed over the head. After being
bound and gagged the watchman was
dragged into the bank where he wit
messed all the operations. At each
explosion the robbers retired to place
of safety. POmeroy lay in an ex-
posed place and no attention was paid
to him, except that one of the robbers
whose arm evidently had been broken
by the shot occasionally gave him 4
kick. The robbers We're long time
getting into the vault. They gath
cred up the loose coins lying about
and then went at the strong box.
against which they exploded several
charges without result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY
Joseph Cordes Fires at Woman, but
Hits Three Sailors.


San francisco, April 1.-Two men
were fatally shot and one seriously
wounded in Joseph Anderson's saloon
on Pacific street early yesterday morn
ing. Joseph III. Cordes, of Elmhurst,
did the shooting. He fred at Il
woman acquaintance. but missed her
each time and struck three innocent
bystanders, all of whom We're sailors.
John Carlson was the first of the vic
tins to succumb.
He died almost Immediately after
arriving at the harbor receiving hos
pital. Peter Sjorgren. of the trans
port Indiana, was shot through the
head. He was hurried to the city hos
pital. A casual inspection convinced
the surgeons that Sjorgren would soon
die. A. J. Stanley, of the bark Har-
vester, was shot in the back. At the
city receiving hospital the bullet could
not be located. His chances of re-
covery are fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
WINS
BIG HANDICAP
Rhode Island Man Ahead in
Great American Tour
nament.
GETS CUP AND CASH PRIZE
Morrison, of St. Paul, Has
Second Honors-Twen-
ty-two Were Tied.

New York, April 5. 5.-Shooting in
the grand American Handicap Inter-
state association tournament was fin
ished today. Twenty-Five men with
straight scores of 25 kills divide the
first % moneys and shoot off for the
cup.
Grinith Wins Cup.
E. G. Griffith, of Pascoag, r. l.,
won the grand American handicap by
killing Is straight in the shoot off,
miss and out, and 5000 in cash and a
silver cup. j. L. d. Morrison, of st.
Paul, was second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Anti-Ciparette ain KilIed.

st. Paul. April "a dispatch from
Madison, Wis. says: The anti-cigar-
cite bill was killed in the senate yes
terday by vote of 10 to II. 1t came
from the Judiciary committee with n
majority In its favor of to 4, and a
flood of oratOry was expended on it.
but it was slaughtered without a word
Of 1nhafn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
AWFUL TRAGEDY
ATTENDS A FIGHT

Washington, Ind, April Dur
ing fight last night at Odon, II
miles north of here, Harley Lamb, II,
killed Walter Corren, %. cutting his
throat from ear to ear. Both are of
prominent and wealthy parents.
Lamb was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
POSSE OF FARMERS
SEARCHING FOR ROBBERS

Little Mountain, Ohio, April 5.-A
large posse of farmers, with arms
and dogs, were today searching the
surrounding country for three men,
supposed to be members of gang
that robbed the Chardon bank We'd
nesday, who last night robbed and
riddled the house of John Lemon with
bullets, compelling the inmates to
seek shelter with neighbors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Corners Peanut Market.

New York, April 5.-It was an
nounced yesterday that firm in Ho-
boken. y. J., had cornered the peanut
market. having purchased all the nuts
in the Chicago. Boston, and New York
markets, as well as having secured
this week 125 carloads from Nor
folk. Va. There has been an advance
in price from 30 to 30 cents a bushel
lately and a member of the firm says
this has been due to the corner and cx-
presses his opinion that it will go still
higher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
QUARRELED OVER BOUNDARY.
b. p. Caldwell and L. n. Swartwood En-
gage in Deadly FisticuR Encounter.


Springfield, Ills, April 5.-As a Sc
quel to the controversy over some
trivial land boundary, B. p. Caldwell,
prominent land owner near Manches-
ter. was struck on the head Wednes-
day afternoon by 1. n. Swartwood, a
neighbor in a fistic encounter. dying Of
his injuries u few hours afterward. No
definite details of the affair can be
learned. as there were no witnesses.
and Swartwoods version is all that
can be obtained, as Caldwell died
without regaining consciousness.
Swartwood decamped and is now
being pursued by the sheriff of Scott
county with bloodhounds Caldwell is
survived by a widow and one son. He
was wealthy land owner, known
throughout the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Much DnmaeeDnne.

Uniontown. Pa. April 5.-RepOrts
from over Fayette county indicate that
the snow storm which has been rag
ing for forty hours and is still snow
ing, has done great damage. The tele-
phone and telegraph wires. electric
light wires and poles suffered every
where, and communication with most
points in this section has been lost.
No communication for two days either
by telephone or telegraph has been
had with PittSburg. In the mount
aims east of here snow has been fall
ing since . a. m. Wednesday and Is
still falling. The snow has melted a
great deal and yet lies three feet deep.
The trees are covered with the wet
snow which froze as it fell and the
limbs of trees touch the ground all
around from the mass of snow piled
OH them. The streams are all high
and when the mass of snow lying In
the mountains melts. they will be
swollen beyond their banks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Two More seaIers In.

st. Johns, n F., April 5.-The seal
ing steamer Neptune and Vanguard,
with 10000 and $4,000 seals respect
lively, returned from the ice fields.
They report stormy weather and ardu-
Gus work Only four steamers now
remain cruising along the Labrador
coast. There are four others in the
Gulf of ST Lawrence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05

Marion. Ind. April ). The car
penters here declared their strike off
yesterday and building will be re
sumed today. A scale of 80 cents an
hour and eight hours day was agreed
upon. About 100 men are involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Ruthven Gets Beprieve.

Columbus, O., April 5.-Governor
Nash has reprieved Edwin Ruthven,
the Cleveland murderer, who was to
have been executed on April Il. TO
Nav 5. in order that the full tran
SCRIPT of the evidence in the case might
he laid before him. 1t was found
that the copy submitted to him was
defective. Many friends of Ruthven
called on Governor Nash during the
afternoon and urged him to commute
tho SOpfaOce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Miners Are Incensed.

Brazil. Ind. April 5.-The miners Of
the block coal fields are incensed be
cause of the manner in which the an
nual scale in the bituminous fields
was settled at Terre Haute Wednes-
day afternoon, and say they will de-
mand the resignation of President Van
Horn. The miners contend that the
terms of agreement means great vic
tory for the ODeratOrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05

are TO be CHOSEN ON the same date at
the primaries, electors voting with
such party as they may desire and NOT
being compelled to vote for that
party's candidates at the regular cleo
tion. A few amendments by the SEN
ate will probably be accepted by the
hOuSa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
BattIeship Iowa I'm Dock.

Bremerton. Wash, April 5.-The
battleship Iowa has arrived at the
navy yard with Admiral Casey, COM
mander-in-chief of the Pacific squad
ron. on board. The vessel has been
dOc<pd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
CONFEsSES TO FORGERIEs
Edward Sharick Gets into More Trouble
Leaves Money to Husband.

LenNe8 AIOney ubDdIlus
Menominee, Mich, April 5.-The ex-
animation of Edward Sharick, who
was arrested in Genesee county, N
Y, on the charge of seduction, will be
held Friday Officers have secured
an admittal from Sharick of several
forgerieS.. Amounts aggregating $50
We're secured by him on bogus orders
sent to the Fence River Logging COM
pany and the Ludington, Wells & Van
Schaick company.
Captain Maglorie Gotta, of this city,
formerly of Green Bay and Sturgeon
Bay. has received word from the au-
tlorities of AndrOscoggin county, Me-,
that by the last will and testament
of his wife, deceased, from whom he
had been separated for twenty-siX
Years he is the heir TO $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
IsnrpInrn Rob jail.

Coffeyville, Kan, April 5.-Unknown
persons broke into the city jail and
stole several gallons of whisky and
other liquors that had been captured
in n Joint Monday. 1t was to have
been used as evidence against the
iointist and now that it is gone, his
conviction is doubtful. The liquor was
in an inner cell and two locks had to-
be broken to get to il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05

two engines. STRUCK IanusIiue anu
fell into the river. Engineer Hether-
ington of the foremost engine, and
Fireman William Shelton. of the push
eI, were instantly killed, being caught
under the wreck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
General Fitzhueh Lee HI.

Denver. April 5.-General F'itzhugh
Lee is i'll at the home of General III.
c. Merriam in this city, having con-
tracted a cold while on a trip around
the Georgetown loop in the mountains.
He had planned to go to Colorado
Springs yesterday on his way to Cali
fornia. but he was suffering from 4
severe sore throat and symptoms OF
tho grin in the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
KNOX ACCEPTANCE
FORMALLY STATED

Washington, April 5.-When the
cabinet met this afternoon the presi-
dent announced that P. G.. Knox, of
Pittsburg, had accepted the !attorney
generaIship. which was offered him
last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
JUDGE HORTON LEAVES
APPELLATE BENCH,

Chicago. April 5.-Judge Oliver Il.
Horton, of the appellate court bench,
has resigned, and will serve the re-
mainder of his term as circuit court
Judge. The announcement was made
by the Illinois supreme court at
springfield today. No reason is given
for the resignation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Big sum Paid for stamps.

New York, April 5.-The largest or
der ever given for documentary stamps
has just been received by Charles H.
Treat. collector of internal revenue. for
the Second district of New York. The
sum of $5S7, ,413.S4 was realized by
the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
Prof.. Huff1rt DecIine. oner.

Ithaca, n. Y, April 5.-Professor F.
w. Huffurt, of the College of Law at
Cornell university, has declined the
position of the deanship of the law
department in Iowa State university
which was recently offered him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-05
MERRIMAC HERO HAS
RECEIVED HIS REWARD

Washington. April 5.-Tbe presi-
dent today appointed Osborn Dieg-
nan, one of the sailors who accom-
panied Hobson on his famous Merri-
mac expedition into Santiago bay, to
be boatsWain.