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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
welded AT LAST
AFTER FORTY YEARS
End of the Romance of Joseph
Kelley and Mary
Cole.

New York, April 11.-.Ioseph Keeley,
well-to-do livery stable keeper, of
Cleveland. O., was married in st. Jo-
sephs church here to Mary Ann Cole,
of this city. They were children to-
gether half century ago in Kildare,
Ireland. Kelley in 1864 came to this
country to seek his fortune. Before
leaving Ireland he promised Miss Cole
that as soon as he was settled he
would send for her TO come over and
marry him.
Kelley went to Cleveland and pros
pered. He wrote to his sweetheart
to come. but received no reply. He
then wrote to a friend, and was told
that Miss Cole had come TO America.
where she had died. So keeley in
1868 married Cleveland woman.
They had nine children, now all
grown up.
Keeleys wife died three years ago
last January Before her death he
had learned that his old sweetheart,
Miss Cole, was still alive. a few
months ago he advertised in the news
papers for information about her. Feb.
II he received word that she was liv-
ing with relatives here. He wrote
and asked her if she still felt the same
regard for him. Miss Cole wrote back
that she was still waiting for him.
Kelley came to this city Monday. The
couple will remain in this city a few
days and then go TO Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
FLOW Is REDUCED
FROM LAKE TO RIVER

Chicago, April 1.-THE Post Today
says the federal authorities have or
dered the flow in the Chicago river
reduced from 800, 900 to 200, 900 cubic
feet minute. Word to this effect
came from Washington to the sani-
tary board today. The board will act
Immediately upon receipt of the Off
cial order and the current will not be
increased before the channel has been
widened and opeGed ard lbe existing
distractions to navigation removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
MITCHELL TO REMAIN
WITH MINE WORKERS
Denial of Report That He is to
Become Head of lnsur-
ance Company

Indianapolis. April l1.-Tne report
from Hazleton, Pa. that John Mitchell,
president of the United Mine Workers
of America. was about to resign to
accept position with Il Pennsylvania
life insurance company, with head
quarters at Philadelphia. was denied
ut the miners ma aional headquarters
here yesterday.
Secretary Wilson. speaking for
Mitchell. said that the report was
merely the revival of an Old story that
was published after the settlepent of
the strike in the anthracite fields last
fall. when Mitchell was rendered the
position referred to III the dispatch
from HaZletOn yesterday. After CON
Sultation with his friends then Mitch
ell refused To accept the position, and
since then it has not been rendered
him. Mitchell has no idea of resigning
as president of the miners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
SAMPSON FINALLY
LANDS IN JOLIET
Former Auditor of Water Assess.
ment Bureau Begins
His Term.

Chicago, April 11.-Michael ]. Samp-
son, formerly auditor of the water
assessment bureau, who was brought
back from Europe and convicted on n
charge of forgery. and who was saved
from Imprisonment last week by a writ
OF habeas corpus served at the very
doors of the Joliet penitentiary. was
taken to Joliet yesterday in charge of
n deputy sheriff and began serving his
sentence.
1t was reported to Jailer Whitman
that Simpsons attorneys were about
TO make another effort TO secure his re-
lease, pending an appeal to the United
States supreme court, and Sampson
was forthwith started for Joliet This
probably ends one of the most remark
able fights for liberty ever made in
Illinois courts by convicted man.
Every recourse of law. with the one
exception of an appeal to the highest
tribunal of the land, has been exhaust
ed bV SamDsOn'S ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
DAMAGING EVIDENCE
AGAINST G. D. RIPLEY.

Frankfort, KY, April 11.-When
the trial of Garrett D. Ripley was re-
sumed today j. w. Ferguson, a Ia
borer, who worked for Ripley last
year, said he had been in meetings at
Frankfort and heard Ripley say while
Goebel might be declared governor he
would never serve. Ripley also said,
according to witness. that Goebel
should have been killed when he killed
Sanford, and applied vile epithets
in referring TO Goebel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Marconi Calls on Long.

Washington. April 11.-Secretary
Long received a call yesterday from
Signor MarcOni. the Italian inventor
whose name is identified with wireless
teiegraphy. The call was of a social
character and not with any purpose
of presenting a business proposition
in connection with the system. Secre-
tary Long inquired of Signor AIarconi
how. during times of war an army
could be prevented from intercepting
MESA ges while in course of transmits
sion by statiOning an apparatus at
some intermediate point. SignOr Mar
conf explained that this would he i'm
possible. as the transmission is ac-
complished by sound waves. and it is
only by an understanding between the
sender and receiver of Il message as
to what the sound waves shall repre-
sent that communication can be car
ried on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Say. Potter. Field Is Good Enough.

Indianapolis. April 11.-W. B. Car
row, a travelling representative for
Bell * Co, manufacturing chemists of
New York city. committed suicide at
the StubbnS hotel, in South Illinois
street. His body was found lying
on bed yesterday. and everything
Indicated that he died from the eff
fects of poison and bullets. A note
on the dresser read: Il go to seek the
hereafter. Tell Carrie Nation that
rum and cigarettes are damnation.
Wire T. l.. Carrow, 114J South Broad
street. New York, and if he refuses.
the Potter's field is good enough for
mo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
HAMMOND ACCUSED
OF SOLICITING A BRlBE
Business Men Say the Legisla-
tor Made Propo-
sition.

Lansing. Mich. April 1.-THE trial
of eX-Representative ID. J. Hammond,
of Oakland, for soliciting a bribe of
$500 to Kill the Sayre antitrust bill
in the legislature in 1899 is proceed
ing. Grand Rapids business men tes-
tilted that Hammond informed them it
would take about 5000 to kill the bill
\ telegram was sent to Hammond.
it was testified. asking if he could not
do better than that, aud a reply was
received that the offer was the very
best that could be done Several per-
sons testified to having seen this tele-
gram. The defense offered half a
dozen witnesses as TO the good char.
acter of the RESPONDENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
ALTON TRAIN Is
WRECKED AT CAYUGA
[ United Meets With Accident and
Passengers Are In
iured.

Pontiac. Ills, April 1.-THE south
bound Alton limited was wrecked at
Cayuga. flag station five miles north
of this place. at II :5S a. IN. yesterday.
Those injured We're: Mrs. Collins. of
st. Louis. face lacerated, and bruises
on body: DR.. Fitzpatrick, of Pontiac.
head bruised.
The train was running at high
rate of speed over some new track
when Il spreading rail let the cars
down on the roadbed. throwing sew
eral of the coaches from the trucks
and turning them in all directions.
The cars remained upright. however.
and resulted in severely bruising sev-
Cral of the passengers and thoroughly
frightening all. The financial loss 70
the road will he heavy. as this was
one of their priced trains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
STRIKE is STARTED
BUT MAY BE SETTLED

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 1.-THE
employees of the Central Railroad in
the Ashley car shops struck at noon
today because Supt. Thomas refused
to reinstate so discharged men.
New York, April 1.-THE employees
and officials of the Central Railway
of New Jersey go into conference at
Jersey City this afternoon, and on the
eve OF the meeting both sides incline
to the belief that there viii be a COM
plete and inal adjustment of wage
differences
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
chiIh snes fnr a1h.nnn.

Frankfort; Ind, April IL. - Emma
RAIDER aged years, has brought suit
for $1,000 damages against the Lake
Erie and Western railroad for loss of n
leg, due to an accident few months
ago whereby she was hurled from a
depot platform under the train by be-
ing struck by mail pouch thrown
from the train. A feature of the COM
plaint is that. regardless of her ex-
treme youth she claims the principal
part of the damages because the injury
and loss of limb will be a permanent
damage and obstacle to any matrimoni-
al expectations and prospects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
TEN THOUSAND DEATHS
FROM PLAGUE IN CANTON

Pekin, April 11.-United States
Consul McWade, at Canton. reports
that 10000 deaths from the plague
occurred there during the past six
weeks and there are Is cases of small
pox on board the United States moni-
tor Monterey. One death resulted on
the Monterey. The other cases are
progressing favorably.
The meetings of foreign ministers
at Pekio have been postponed at the
request of III. De Giers, on account of
the Easter holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
French A ambassador Gives BAH.

Washington. April 1.-THE ball
given last night by the French ambaS-
sadoF i'm honor of the French naval
officers and cadets of the training ship
Duguay Trouin. now lying at Balti-
more. was one Of the most brilliant Sc
cal events Washington has seen in a
long time. Something of an interna-
tiOnal significance was given to the af-
fair by the entwining of the French
tricolor and the American stars and
stripes. the presence of nearly the en-
tire membership OF the presidents
cabinet and their wives. and the fra
ternizing of officers of all branches of
the United States military and naval
service with their companions in arms
from the sister republic of France
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Kaiser Toast. Edward VII.

Berlin. April II. - At banquet
given in honor of the Duke of Aher-
corn, and the other members of the
special British mission. appointed to
formally announce to Emperor Will
liam the death of Queen Victoria and
the accession of King Edward VII,
the German emperor proposed King
Edwards health in English. After din
ner the emperor invited his guests to
stay for a glass of beer, and animated
ly conversed with the company until
nearly midnight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
NInyor Gives Up KEYS.

Columbus. O.. April 11.-Retiring
Mayor Swartz has surrendered posses
sion of the seal. documents and keys
of the office to his successor. John y.
Hinkle. Mr. Swartz acted upon the
advice of the retiring director of law,
Mr.. Crum. The latter held that Mr..
Swartz had legal right to retain pos
session of the office until the two years
of his term had expired. but that he
could surrender the office without rem
dering his bondsmen liable for any
OF the acts of his successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Grent Chnnce for MORGAN.

London. April 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette. discussinga cabled suggestion
that J. Pierpont MOrgan's visit to Eu-
rope concerns not only the steel trust
but the Panama canal project. consid-
ers it probable that the strong feel
ing of British shipowners in favor of
the Panama route has had some infiu-
cnce with Mr.. Morgan. and says: ''Mr.
Morgan now has the chance of bring
ing the great moneyed people and
shipowners of Great Britain and those
of the United States together on this
question of an inter-canal. His pres
ence in this country may consolidate
the ideas on this question and bring
about working arrangement suitable
TO the maritime nations of the world" !"
Kaiser Wilhelm has decreed that
English shall take the place of French
In the German high schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Good Roads Excursion.

Chicago, April 1.-The Illinois Cen
trail on April u will run a special
train of ten ears, under the auspices
of the National Good Roads associa-
ton. OF New Orleans. arriving there
about the 22d inst. The train will re-
turn through the states of Louisiana.
Mississippi. Tennessee and Kentucky.
and back through Illinois. \ stop of
three or four days will be made at
each of the principal cities i'm those
states. and the engineers in charge
will attend good roads" conventions,
and at each place will construct from
one-quarter of mile to one mile of
road as an object lesson to the people
OF each community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
MINISTER LOOMS
ARRIVES AT SAN JUAN

San Juan de Porto Rico, April IL
The cruiser Scorpion arrived here this
morning from Laguira, Venezuela,
having on board United States Minis
ter Loomis, who sails for New York
tomorrow on the steamer Caracas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
MANY Jobs
PROVIDED
President Makes a Number
of First Class APP
pointmentS.
INCLUDE ILLINOIS COLLECTOR
Isaac R. Mills Gets Eighth
Revenue District
Place.
INCLUDE ILLINOIS COLLECTOR

Washington, April LITTLE presi-
dent today made the following ap-
pointments: Robert P. Skinner, Ohio,
eonsul-general at Marseilles. France;
Oliver j. d. Hughes, Connecticut,
onsul-general at Coburg. Germany;
Francis B. Gessner, Ohio, consul at
Zittau. Germany; Isaac R. Mills,
collector of internal revenue for the
Eighth district of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Mrs. Armour. brother Dead.

Cincinnati. April 11.-Frank Magee
Ogden. last surviving brother of Mrs.
z. ID. Armour, widow of the late mill
lionaire pork packer. is dead from
Catarrh of the bowels, from which he
had suffered for some time He was n
prominent real estate dealer and we'll
known in secret society circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
seeks Gilman Millions.

Hartford. Conn, April 11.-Action
was begun in the United States cir
cult court here yesterday by Mrs. H.
Potts Hall. of New York. for the recov-
cry Of her alleged share in the millions
of the late George +. Gilman, of
Bridgeport. Mrs. Hall declares that
she is the adopted daughter of Gilman
and brings her action through her next
friend. her brother, Frank G.. Potts.
gaainst the Bridgeport Trust compa-
ny. as administrator of the Gilman es-
tate. and against George w. Smith,
Of Bridgeport. as receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Mail Destroved in wreck.

Washington, April 11.-The railway
mail service has received information
that a large amount of mail was de-
stroyed in the wreck of the Southern
Pacific train near Wells, Nev.. on the
evening OF April q. Nearly the entire
contents of two cars were burned. One
pouch of letters for San Francisco.
one pouch for the Philippines and one
half pouch of miscellaneous were re-
covered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
ruiIding rrnde.. Strike 1mpending.

Minneapolis. April IA building
trades strike is impending in this city.
Matters are expected to come to
head on Monday. The point at issue
is the use of nOn-union sash and door
material by contractors. The car
penters union has given the master
builders notice that on and after Mon
day no non-union material will be
sold. The builders returned an ultima
tum declaring that they will require
mechanics to place all material fur
nished regardless of its source.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
ID. c. Brown Killed by Engine.

Champaign. Ills, April lid. G..
Brown. for twenty years a passenger
conductor on the Big -Four railroad,
and for the last four years an EN-
ploye of the Illinois Central as IL
freight conductor. was struck by Il
backing engine ut the rOundhouse in
this city and instantly killed. He
was 30 years old and leaves a widow
and two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Passes Appropriation Bill.

st. Paul. April 1.-THE legislature
yesterday passed the general appro-
priation bill involving 81. 2.TOO.0O0 for
the maintenance and repairs of state
Institutions and the tax levy bill was
brought in and passed in both houses
under suspension OF the rules. 1t fixes
the tax levy at 1.3 mills as compared
with 10 two years ago. reduction
of twO-tenths of n mill in the levy
Only one more legislative day re-
mains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
SNOW STORM
RAGING IN THE WEST.

Denver, April 1.-THE snow storm
which began Tuesday and continued
intermittently developed into bliz-
zard during last night. Throughout
eastern Colorado and Wyoming the
ground is covered with wet snow to a
depth of two feet. No serious dam
age is yet reported. Railroad trains
are arriving several hours late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
BRITISH EXCLUDE
SOME OF OUR BEEF.

Washington, April 1.-THE de-
partment of agriculture has received
a dispatch from a prominent packing
house in Chicago announcing that they
have been advised that the English
government has excluded all beef
except home bred from British army
contract. This, it is stated, will be
effective June l next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
DIR. Ashley Resigns from Albion.

Albion. Mich, April 11.-President
John p. Ashley. of Albion college who
is at Hot Springs, Ark. for his
health, has sent word to Mrs. Ashley
that he will resign his position here
Inquiry at the college office shows
that his resignation is in the hands of
the secretary. but will not be acted
on until April "a. when the board of
trustees have a special meeting. Sam
uel Dickie is acting president of the
college at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
IOWA WOMAN
CONVICTED OF MURDER

Indianola, Iowa, April 11.--Mrs.
Margaret Hossack was today found
guilty of murder in the first degree.
and sentenced to life imprisonment
for the murder of her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Ru,e.in white Can Case.

Indianapolis. April IA ruling was
made 10y Judge Baker. of the United
States court on the motion to strike
out certain parts of the complaint of
David w. Jennings. who has brought
suit against Eli w. Menaugh and
twenty eight other residents of Salem.
Washington county, Ind. for $500, 900
damages Judge Baker overruled the
motion as it applied to the more i'm
portant pointS of the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Two Negroes Hanged.

Magnolia. Ark, April 11.-WIl
Black and Henry Wilson. negroes,
were hanged here at II Il. IN. yesterday
for the murder of Ivy Young. neat
Buckner. Columbia county. There
were 1000 people in the city. coming
from all parts of the country, but only
the statutory number of witnesses
We're permitted inside the stockade
where the gallows was erected. The
two negroes confessed the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
GenernI TnrchinIsInsane

Nashville. Ills. April 11.-Brigadier
General John b. Turchin. soldier,
scholar and author. is hopeIeSsIy in
sane and confined in the county jail
i'll this city, whence he will be trans
ferred to the Anna asylum. General
Turchin was born in Russia and re-
ceived a military training. He was
commissioned colonel of the Nine
teenth Illinois Infantry volunteers by
Governor Yates in 1861
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
WESTERN BANK
WRECKED BY ROBBERS.

Sioux City, Iowa, April 1.-The
Marion state bank at Marion juno
tion, South Dakota, was wrecked by
robbers early this morning. Owing
to an overcharge, the money chest
was wedged, and the robbers secured
nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
SEVERAL KILLED
IN RIO GRANDE WRECK.

Pueblo, Col f.. April 1.-THE train
on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
known as the Atlantic coast express,
which left here at 1880, was wrecked
at Eden, seven miles north of here.
Several persons are reported killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
RECEIVER ASKED
FOR LOAN ASSOCIATION.

Detroit, Mich, April 1l.-In the
United States court this afternoon ap-
plication was made for receiver for
The Michigan Savings and Loan asso-
citation of Detroit. in behalf of the
stockholders of other states. 1t is al
legged poor management and heavy
losses in the Galveston Hood have en-
barrassed the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
KuICbine.e Robber..

Berlin, April 11.-According 10 dis
patch received here from Count Won
Waldersee, dated Peking. April 8. Chi
nese robbers were surprised at Tang
Shan. I'm Fe-Chi-Li province. April >,
and pursued by Captain Meister, who
killed twenty of their number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
EMPEROR WILLIAM
UNVEILS STATUE.

Potsdam, April 11.-Emperor Will
liam today unveiled the equestrian
statue erected in honor of Emperor
William l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Delca,.s E.pected at St. Peter.burg.

st. Petersburg April I'm. Del
casse, the French minister of foreign
affairs. who was previously an
nouneed as due i'm st. Petersburg April
20, is now expected to arrive April
-. He will stay here six days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Throw. himself in Front OF Train.

Lorain, o., April IA young man
supposed to be William Ryan. of Erie,
Pa, yesterday threw himself on the
track in front of a Lake Shore freight
train one mile east of North Amherst
and his body was cut to pieces The
name and address. supposed to be that
of the suicide. were written on Il
memorandum book found on the body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Actor Dies from Dropsy.

Akron. O.. April 11.-NewtOn CHS
rell. an actor prominently connected
with HoytS attractions for many
years, died at his home in this city
yesterday. His last appearance was
as BraSSy GauI in "A Texas Steer"
He has been an invalid for several
years. Death was due 70 dropsy and
brain trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
More Provinces Pacified.

Washington, April 1.-THE war
department this morning received the
following: ''Manila-Col. Arce sur
rendered, at Castillejos yesterday,
with $50 soldiers, II officers and arms
This, and the surrender of Col. Alva at
Orangapo, April 6, with 13 officers.
and Seam bales provinces.
"(Signedl MacArthur.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
LAWYER BAKER
ON THE STAND
Executor of Rice Will Saws
Patrick Never Acted as Mil.
Iionaire's Attorney.
HAS CONFERENCE WITH LAWYER
Declares He Started for New York OH
Receipt of Urgent Message from
Valet Jones.

New York. April 1.-THE taking of
evidence in the commitment proceed
ings in the case of Albert L. Patrick,
the lawyer who is accused of having
caused the death of William March
Rice. was resumed yesterday before
Justice Jerome. The first witness was
Captain James \. Baker. Jr., Il law
yer, of Houston. Tex. who was named
as an executor in the Rice will of
1896. Captain Baker. in reply to ques-
tions by Assistant District Attorney
Osborne. said that Patrick had never
acted as attorney for Rice at any
time. The will of Mrs. Lizzie Rice,
wife of William NJ. Rice. he said,
was offered for probate in Galveston,
Toy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
NIonkn Fire ON Mob.

Madrid. April IA hostile demon
stration has taken place at the monas-
terry of Paramos. near OportO. Portu
gal. The monks replied with gun
shots, whereupon the mob stoned the
building. A number of persons were
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Gen. Martin Delgado, For
mer Filipino Leader,
Recognized.
TO BE GOVERNOR OF ILI0LO
Many More Surrenders Re-
ported By Gen. Mac
Arthur.

Iloilo, Panay Island, April II -
Gen. Martin Delgado, chief insurgent
in command in the Island of Panay
until his surrender in January, has
been appointed governor of the prov
ince of Iliolo created by the United
States Philippine commission.