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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
SORROW CHECKS BUSINESS.
But Normal Conditions Are Expected to
Return with Improyement

New York, Sept. 2.-R c. Dun *
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Universal sorrow placed calming
hand ON the rush and turmoil of the
market place. Everything that could
be conveniently postponed was put
aside out of respect for the man whose
life was devoted to developing the
wonderful activity in all branches of
trade and industry. Mercantile pay
ments continue prompt; but it was to
be expected that bank exchanges would
would not show the customary heavy
gains over previous years. At leading
cities outside New York there was Il
gain of s. per cent. over 1900 and a loss
of 30 from 1899. Yet prices were
stronger and there We're many indica-
be expected TO appear as normal con-
ditionS return.
After two months of controversy at
the steel mills a settlement has been
reached. although the terms are not en-
tirely satisfactory to the Amalgamated
Association and there is much COM
plaint among the men regarding the
conduct of the strike. Managers are
confident that the outcome means nc
further interruption 10 work for a long
period and there is hope of making up
for much of the delay by operating
overtime. Corn has met with another
setback. How much injury was done
by frost cannot vet be determined. but
il forced prices to an extremely high
price Tuesday. 1t was possible to re-
tain all the advance and there was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
SOUTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
Colombian Minister Calls on Hay to Dis
the Same.

Washington. Sept. 21.-Dr. Martinez
Silva. the Colombian minister. called
at the state department yesterday and
had short talk with Secretary Hay
iu regard TO affairs in South America.
IT is understood to be the earnest
hope of the Colombian, as well as the
United States. government to have the
troubles between Colombia and her
neighbors satisfactorily adjusted with
out the intervention of the United
States. From the latest advfces re-
ceived at the Colombian legation Off
cials there are confident that the dis
turbance in their country is fast
dwindling away and will come to an
abrupt end soon.
No further alarm need be felt. they
say. in regard TO conditions on the
isthmus. As to the border troubles. 1t
is claimed that the attempt to estab-
lish Venezuelan base at Rio Hacha
having failed there is Lo other point
where a Venezuelan attack could pros
per. Colombian officials say that the
failure of the Rio Hacha expedition is
the final blow to the hopes of the
VeneZuelap president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
SCHLEY CASE
CONTINUES
Further Evidence in Famous
Naval Inquiry at
Washington.
POSITION OF THE FLEET
Higginson Tells Its Distance
at Sea Before Santiago
Day and Night.
POSITION OF THE FLEET

Washington, Sept. 81. = At the
forenoon session of the Schley inquiry
Capt. Harber continued his testimony
which was begun yesterday. He adj
hered to the statement made yester-
day concerning the coaling at sea aud
objected when RAynes. counsel for
Schley, sought to refresh his memory
by quoting from the logbook of the
Massachusetts,.
Admiral Higginson was recalled and
modified the statement of yesterday
concerning the distance which the
fleet before Santiago stood out at sea.
He said that during the first portion
of the time it was out about five miles
during the day and four at night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Washington, Sept 21.-The Schley
court OF inquiry recOnvened yesterday,
and before adjournment examined four
witnesses. The most important incl
dent of the day was the decision of
the court Withdrawing n question but
by the court itself, asking a witness to
give his opinion concerning a point un-
der controversy. The witness was
Rear Admiral Higginson, who partic-
ipated in the Santiago campaign as
captain of the battleship Aassachu-
sets. This vessel at one time was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
DOMESTIC UNHAPPINEss.
Results in q Triple shooting-Two VII
Probably Die.

probably Die.
Carlinville. Ills. Sept. 2l.-Daniel j.
Brown shot his wife. his father-in-law,
James c. Fitzgerald, of JerseyVille
Ills, and then himself, ut his former
home in this city Thursday. For sew
eral years Brown and his wife have
quarreled and have been OH the verge
of separation. His father-in-law. t1tz-
gerald. is quite wealthy, and had con.
tributed to his support for several
years. But Brown became so quarrel
some that Fitzgerald refused 70 con-
tribute anything more. and advised his
daughter to sell her property here ana
return with her children to JerSeyVllle.
Brown was quarreling with his wife
Thursday over the ownership of certain
property at her home, when Fitzger-
aid interfered. Brown thereupon shot
his wife, the bullet striking corset
stay. She was not hurt. He then
fired Mt his father-inIaw, and turned
the pistol on himself. the ball entering
above the heart. Brown and Fitzger-
aid are still alive and the wife IS dong
all she can TO relieve their sufferings,
but neither will live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
BETTER THAN TEN DEAD MEN
GOree, the Man Supposed To Be Killed
Can smoke n Cigar.

Guthrie, o. T.. Sept. 20.-R. ID. Go
rec, the man supposed to have been
killed by Colonel III. r. Howell and
his son at Mcknight, o. T, last Sat
urday. is still alive. Goree'S father
and brother took him to Fort Worth
for the purpose of having the ball re-
moved from his head. Goree's friends
were so satisfied that he was dead
that they went to Lawton and secured
the services of an undertaken. who
lost no time in going to Mcknight,
taking with him embalming fluids.
The body had been prepared for
him, but Goree began to show signs
of life and rapidly recovered. The un-
dertaker decided that he was not
needed and left his man sitting up in
bed smoking cigar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

NEW GUSSHOP WHERE SCHLEY COUET OF
INQUIRY MEETS.
part of the flying squadron" COM
manded. by Commodore Schley. and
the court asked him to state whether
all possible measures were taken to
capture or destroy the Spanish vessel
ChristObaI Colon as it lay in Santiago
7larbOr from May 30 to June 1. 1898.
Will shorten the Proceedings.
Counsel for Admiral Schley objected
to the question, on the ground that n
reply wOuIu involve an opinion and not
a statement of facts. Judge Advocate
LemIy admitted that the precedents
were against questions of this charac-
ter. and the court withdrew this in
terrogatory. 1t is generally admitted
that this decision will have the effect
of materially shortening the term of
the court. as will also the courts man
ifest intention to cut out irrelevant
questions and all hearsay testimony. In
several cases the witnesses were ad-
monished to relate only events coming
within their observation.
Dewey n Good Presiding Ohicer.
admiral Dewey showed hlmselI q
prompt presiding officer. He called
the court to order exactly at the desig-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
MISS coNoER is MARRIED.
Becomes the Wife of Lieut.. Fred e. Blu
chan, U. S. A, at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-The marriage of
Miss Laura Conger, daughter of Unit
ed States Minister Edwin II. Conger,
to Lieutenant Fred f. Buchan, [. $.
A. was celebrated last evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Nc
ConneIl. 1853 Lake avenue. Miss Con-
ger was with her parents in Peking
during the siege, and Lieutenant Bu-
chan was with the American forces
in the relief column.
After the relief of the legations Lieu
tenant Buchan's regiment. was sta
tened in Peking for some time. and il
was there he met and courted his
bride. The wedding was a small one,
owing to the fact that the brides ia
ther was unable to leave Peking, and
only about twenty-five relatives were
nrpSeuf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

The plaintiffs I'm the suits are Miss
F'loSSie Fife and DIR. Campbell, OF
Flora.
Miss Fife is II years old, and for
several months made her hOnYe With
Miss Knettle. DIR. Campbell was
called 10 the farm to attend disabled
live stock Miss knettle is charged
with circulating damaging stories
about Miss Fife and DIR. Campbell.
Both sides have retained eminent coun
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

mated hour. and adjOurned II just as
promptly at p. IN. The witnesses yes
terday were Rear Admiral Higginson,
who commanded the battleship Massa-
chusetts during the Spanish war; Cap
tain G. NJ. Chester. who commanded
the cruiser Cincinnati; Major Thomas
y. Wood, OF the marine corps, who
commanded the marines on the Mas
sachusetts. and Commander Giles Il.
Tarber, who was executive officer of
the Texas. the latter being on thes stand
when the court adjourned. The attend
ance OF the public was small.
Summary of the Testimony.
With reference to the disputed points
Of the controversy Admiral Higginson
said he knew Of nothing done TO secure
communication with the Cuban forces
on shore when the squadron was at
CienfuegOs. that coaling at sea was
possible when Schley started for Key
West TO coal: that the batteries at the
entrance to Santiago bay were of no
Importance; that the Colon could have
been destroyed as she lay at anchor
May 81. Captain Chester's testimony
was Of no particular value either way.
Ma iOr Woods, OF the marines. said he
thought he heard Schley say while the
firing was going on May 81. star
board your helm and let's get out of
this" Captain Barber said that though
h. would have commanded the Texas
in case of Captain Philips disability
he knew of no plan of battle or instruc-
tiOns to guide him in case the enemy
should appear. This was while Schley
was in command before Sampson ar
rived. Barber also said that cOaling
ship at sea was not impossible when
Schlev started for Key West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Ex-rax Uonector sent Up.

Jasper, IA. Sept. 21.-W. j. Davis,
ex-tax collector of Walker county. en-
tered a plea of guilty to a charge of
embezzIement in the circuit court. and
was given two and a half years i'm the
Isenitentiary Davis was elected tax
collector in 1896 and served three
years of his term when he defauIted in
the sum of $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

The services were presided over by
Bishop Tuttle. of Missouri. and he was
assisted by Bishops EdSall Mills.
paugh. Morrison tof Duluth. Morrison
Cof Iowa.. Hare and Grafton. and a
large delegation of clergy. At the
close of the service the body of the
deceased was lowered into the crypt
beneath the chancel of the cathedral
where it will be walled up with solid
masonry. y feature of the funeral
was the numerous attendance Of Indi-
ans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
POOR LITTLE FELLOW
DIED IN THE WOODS

MenOmOnie. Wis. Sept. 21.-The
lifeleSS body OF the 3-year-old son of
Andrew KraGness, of this city. was
found Thursday i'm swamp three
miles from home. where he had wan
dered and periShed from exposure. IA
tigue and fright. His tear-stained face
and bruised body showed signs of
great suffering from fright and pain.
The terrible revelation has almost
paralyZed the grief-strickeG parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
MEN LOSE POSITIONS
Because They Quit Work Out of
Respect to the Dead
President.
OTHERS THREATEN TO STRIKE
Unless Fifty Discharged En-
pIoyes Are Re-
instated.

Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 2l.-All
employees of the Girard plant of the
American Steel Hoop company
threaten to strike unless 80 puddlers
who were discharged because they re-
fused 20 work Thursday night out of
respect to the memory of Mckinley
are reinstated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
CHARGED WITH SANDER.

And Want - 900 Apiece for the Alleged
Statements
Delphi. Ind. Sept. 21.-TwO dam
age suits for 5000 each have been
filed in the circuit court against Miss
Margaret Knettle. of Jackson town
ship. Miss Knettle is n daughter of
the late Jacob Knettle. and at the
death of the last-named she came into
DossessiOn of considerable property
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Grade crossing lhe Death OF Two.

Hamilton. o.. Sept. PA Cincin-
natl. Hamilton and Dayton train
struck a carriage containing James
Everett and wife and Miss Ode Cot
ter. of this city. at a grade crossing.
Everett and Miss Cutter were killed.
and Mrs. Everett had her right leg
broken in two places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
sideration at the first meeting Of the
council.
COUNSEL READY
In CZOLGOSZ CASE.

Buffalo, Sept. 21.-Justices Lewis
and Titus, who were assigned to de-
fend Czolgosz, have announced that
they will accept and be ready to pro-
ceed with the case Monday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
PHILLIPS COMPANY
DULY INCORPORATED

Chicago, Sept. 21.-The George Il.
Phillips company, with $500, 900 capi-
tai stock, was formed here tod y
with the former ''corn king" as presi-
dent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
New CredcntiaI. for Ambassadors.

Washington, Sept. 21.-While it has
rot decided the question definitely. the
state department is inclined to believe
that all of the United States ambassa-
dors abroad must be supplied with new
mredentials. This may be true also OF
the ambassadors from foreign poten.
tates and republics to Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
JUST A LITTLE COLLISION
But 1t Played the Mischief With the Ex-
pertinent OF NJ. santos-DumOnt.

Its cover brushed the branches
slightly, but enough to cause mischief.
In an instant it was in ribbons and
WAS empiied of its G22 cubic meters
of hydrogen. The frame bearing the
weight OF the motor broke as il touched
the ground. but the aeronaut remained
standing in the car. uninjured in the
midst Of .splinters of wood and strips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

evidence of much manipulation during
the movement.
Failures for the week numbered 1oI
in the United States. against 2ll last
year, and 26 in Canada. against So last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
TREE WAS IN THE WAY
And Santos-Dumont's Balloon Has
Another Experience That Is
Very Aggravatine.
WAS GOING TO THE QUEENS TASTE
When a Tree Wouldn't Remove
Itself and a Collapse oc-
curs-.Nobody Hurt.

New York. Sept. 21.-The Paris edi-
tion of The Herald publishes addition
al details concerning the latest smash
of the airship of VI. SantOs-Dumont
The Herald says: M. SantOsDu-
mont's balloon had bad smash. NJ.
SantOs-Dumont's destiny appears to he
success followed by accidents. After
catastrophes OF July 13, Aug. s and
Sept. it might be thought that i'll
luck had lasted long enough and that
thenceforth good luck in his expert.
ments would be unmixed. In the lat
est attempt the chances seemed en-
tirely i'm his favor. There was no wind
and the steerable balloon was in per-
feet shape. All the conditions so long
and patiently waited for appeared to
be combined.
Everything Was Going Well.
The aeronaut passed the night at the
Pavilion de Longchamps. close to the
balloOn-hOuSe, to take advantage of
the early morning hours and the IA
vorably condition so rare at this period
OF the year. Starting from the Pare
d'AerO station he crossed the Seine
without difficulty and maneuvered for
an hour with perfect success over the
race course at Longchamps. Every
thing went as well as could be desired
and NJ. Santos DumOnt decided - de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
RlDGELEY Is NAMED
FOR DAWES PLACE.

Washington, Sept. 2l.-The Presi
dent today appointed William B.
Ridgeley comptroller of the currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
WORDS SEEM
SIGNIFICANT
President Loubet on the Alli-
ance of His Country
With Russia.
IN HONOR OF THE GAR.
Taken to Infer That There
May Be Doings as to
South Africa.

Bethany. France, Sept. 21.-At a
luncheon following the review of
140, 900 troops by the czar and czarina
and President Loubet, the latter in his
speech created q sensation by saying
1.-The Franco-Russian alliance has
pledged settlements inspired by JUS
tice and humanity"
Some of the hearers took the remark
to refer to affairs in South Africa.
encouragement for Beers Here, Too.
The Hague, Sept. 21.-Minister of
Foreign Affairs Van Lynden for
warded to the legations and members
of the council the court arbitration
copy of the Boer appeal for arbitra-
tion with the notification that he in
tends to bring up the appeal for con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
MENDISGRUNTLED
AmaIgamated Association Looks
Like It Would Loose a Large
Membership.
NEW ORGANIZATION Is PROBABLE
Many of the Late Strikers at
Work Again-.Shaffer Busy
on His Statement.

Pittsburg, Sept. 21.-With few ex-
ceptions work was resumed, at least in
2 measure, at the combine steel mills
yesterday, and if the disgruntled tin
workers can be cOnciliated by next
Monday all the plants will be in full
operation. The Pennsylvania and Con
tinental tube mills and the Elba Iron
works in this city started up Thursday
night and are running in full. Prep
aratiOns were made yesterday for the
starting on Monday of the Newcastle
plant of the National Steel company.
employing 1000 men. 1t is also ex-
pected that the Riverside Iron works
at Wheeling will start Monday. and
that the Wood sheet plant al McKees-
port will receive its 1000 workmen on
that morning.
Tin Workers Are the Problem.
Among the tin workers the feeling
against returning TO work unless the
union is recognized is still strong, but
influences are at work which. it is
hoped. Will induce the strikers to re-
consider their determination before
any rash move is made. Within ten
days national convention will be held
in Pittsburg, when the tin workers
will withdraw from the Amalgamated
Association and form u new organiza-
tion. One plan is to join the Tin
Workers International Protective as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

sOciation and the other to form a sep
arate organization.
VIII Probably Leave the Amalgamated.
n committee which included dele
gates from IrOndale, Canal Dover,
Cambridge, Demmler and the Star and
Monongahela plants of this city has
formulated plans for a new organiza-
tiOn. and will recommend their adop-
tion- ut a general meeting today. This
Newcastle, but later it was decided to
hold il in this city. District Manager
Phillips, of the American Tinplate
company. was in New York yesterday
and could not be communicated with.
The committee. believing that he would
not recede from his position of Thurs
day, completed its plans for a seces-
sion from the Amalgamated Associa-
tion, which it is expected will be rati
fled today.
Shaffer at Work on n Statement
President Shaffer was not at his of
fee yesterday morning. 1t was said
that he was working on n statement,
and that it would probably be issued
today. The Amalgamated Journal,
commenting upon the New York set
tlement. says: The causes that led
up to this unsatisfactory settlement
were the overwhelming odds that the
association had to battle against-the
daily press. public opinion. the advice
of prominent labor leaders and the
withdrawal of credit by merchants"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-18
$4,000 OR $4,000 MISSING.
Patrick Muihern OF East Sullivan Robbed OF
Savings Of Long Years.

Ellsworth Me. NOV. 17.-Patrick
Nulhern. an aged man who lives alone
at East Sullivan. reported TO the po-
lice here Saturday, that he was robbed
of between $4,000 and $4,000 between
Friday evening and daylight Saturday
morning He could give the officers
only little information beyond the
fact that the money was missing, and
they have not much to work on.
Several years ago Mr.. Mulhern with
drew his money from the savings bank
where it had been on deposit. He be-
lieved savings banks were unsafe. he
said. Since that time the money has
been kept in small safe in the old
mans house. The combination lock on
the safe never was used, the door be
ing secured by paddock and chain. as
Mr.. Mulhern feared he Nigh not re-
member the combination letters.
Ha reported to Sheriff Whitcomb
that the money was in the safe all
right. Friday night. but that when he
awoke. Saturday morning. the paddock
had been removed and the money was
gone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-18
MENTALLY UNBALANCED.
Defence to Be Put Up by 0. B. Wheeler. Ir.
An Alleged Forger.

New York Nov. 10. 3. Wheeler. Jr.
who was arrested, yesterday, on charges
of forging the names Of Chicago business
men to notes aggregati1g S103.001. was ar
raigned in police court. today. AT attOr-
ney who appeared for him told the mag
istrate that his client was. in his opin-
ion, suffering from the excessive use Of
some drug and that he was now mentally n
unbalanced.
Wheeler was respectfully dressed and
had an air of a prosperous business man.
He is small Of stature. quite bald and
wears a beard While waiting to be ar
court room. His hands ana head shook
perceptibly and when before the bar he
had to hold onto the railing to steady
himself. The attorney called the atten-
tion Of the court to Wheeler's condition
and requested that he he sent to Belle
Vile hospital where he could be under the
care of his privat" physician. He further
said that for month past Wheeler had
been constantly attended by a private
nurse who knew much about the alleged
attempts on his part to raise money on
the forged notes.
Magistrate Cornell said that he felt
very sorry for the prisoner and thought
he was in need of medical care. and upon
the statement Of the detective that ~
could be attended to by his doctor at DO
lice headquarters. he sent him back there
Sergeant price said that Mr.. Purlngton
is on his way East and would be on hand
in the court. Tuesday, to tell what ne
knows Of the case. DR.. Ward will also
be on hand according to counsel. ana
state to the court that in his opinion
Wheeler is mentally unbalanced and no.
responsible for his actions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-18
THE CHANGERS
Visit Poland Springs and Are Entertained by
the Kicker Brothers.

Lewiston, NOV. IA party of 132
members and officers of the National
Grange. which has been in session in
this city since Tuesday, was enter
tained at Poland Spring, Saturday, by
the proprietors of that resort.
The party left Lewiston in special
cars attached to the regular train Of
the Portland &, Rumford Falls Rail-
road for Elmwood station, where car
riages took them to Elmwood farm, the
famous establishment of James S. san
born of Boston. where an hour was
srent in inspection of Mr.. Sanborn $
famous stud of French coach horses.
They We're then taken to Poland
Sprin. where the big house was opened
for their inspection. Dinner was served
at the Mansion house, after which eX-
ercises were held with State Senator
=. NJ. Fernald of Poland. presiding.
Speeches were made by State Master
Obadiah Gardner of Maine. Master
Aaron Jones Of the National Grange OF
South Bend. Ind, w. j. Batchelder OF
New Hampshire. and DR. George a.
Bower of Connecticut. high priest OF
Demeter The party returned TO Lew
iston by special train.