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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Compromise Verdict Arrived
at in Heresy Trial in
Chicago.
HIS RESIGNATION is ACCEPTED
Charges Not Sustained, Book
Views Not Being Con-
sidered in Finding.

Chicago, May S.-What is regarded
as compromise verdict was reached
by the directors of the Chicago Theo-
logical seminary today in the case of
DR.. George q. Gilbert, professor of
new testament literature.
The directors voted to accept Gil
bert's resignation, but that the actio
based on the charge that his
teachings advanced in his two books
contained heretical paragraphs was
not clear, and it was said the
directors would not consider his
teachings in books as bearing on the
charge of heresy. but concluded in a
general way it was best that the pro-
fessor's connection with the seminary
cease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
RoUsING WELCOME AT PHOENIX.
Governor and other Territorial oficers
Act An Escort.

Act ~ An Escort.
About twenty miles outside of Phoe-
nix the party saw from the car Win
dows the government agricultural eX-
pertinent station. to which Secretary
Wilson a year ago sent forty date
palms. which had been brought out of
the Tripoli desert on the backs of cam
els. The palms are doing well. and
much is expected of them i'll the fu-
ture in the southwest. The accident
to the locomotive tender delayed the
arrival of the train at Phoenix two
hours. and somewhat diSarranged the
programme there. Nevertheless, the
party received a rouSing welcome.
Governor Murphy and the territorial
officers had met the party at the Con-
Eress mine and accompanied them
back to Phoenix. At the station the
territorial militia, n company of cow
boys on bronchOS. and some of the
friendly Pima and Maricopa Indians
Joined in the wildly enthusiastic re-
ceptiOn. The party was driven to the
Adams hotel for luncheon. and after
wards was escorted to the territorial
capitol. where the formal exercises
took place. Governor Murphy deliv-
cred an address of welcome. to which
the president responded.
4 drive afterwards gave the preSi-
dent an opportunity to see the inter-
esthing ruins of the ancient Aztec ir-
rigation system. At the Indian indus
trial school. four miles from Phoenix
the party had a glimpse of what is be-
ing done in the way of education for
the wards of the nation. \ pretty lit
tie ceremony was enacted here for the
benefit of the president. While an In
dian band played Hail. Columbia" a
beautiful Indian maiden in pantomime
pleaded with man dressed to repre-
sent Uncle Sam for statehood for. the
territory.
At : p. M. the presidential party re-
sumed its journey. The departure
was so timed that the Colorado desert
and old basin of the Gulf of Califor-
mia below sea level and barren of all
vegetation. would he travcrSed during
the night. The Colorado river. which
is the boundary of Arizona. will he
crossed at Yuma, and the party will
awake today in California. Red
lands. the first stop, will be reached at
q n. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
WILL YouNoERs Go FREE?
Prospect That the Two Living Members of
the Gang May BE Paroled.

st. Paul. Mimi, May S.-Coleman
and James Younger, the most noted
convicts In the state prison at Still
water yesterday won the first step to-
ward freedom from that institution.
to which they were sent for life over
TWENTY-FIVE wears ago. For over twen-
ty years their friends have been work
ing I'm their behalf. each governor be-
Ing importuned frequently for par
don. The third brother. Bob. died in
the Saltwater prison a few years ago.
Ten years ago pardon board com
posed of the governor, attorney gen
eral and chief Justice was created.
Since then the board has been asked
repeatedly to act favorably Oh appli-
cations for pardon OF the HOungers.
but the required unanimous vote could
never be secured. Two years ago a
bill was presented to the legislature
providing for the parole of life prison
ers, and passed by the senate, but
killed In the house.
This wear Il similar bill, after sew
eral hard encounters OH the floor OF
the two houses, got through and Sc
cured the approval of Governor Van
SAINT, but an amendment to it required
the unanimous approval of the board
of pardons before paroles of life pris-
Oners could become effective. Under
the provisions of this law the board
of prison managers yesterday unani
mOusly recommended the parole of the
HOungers. This recommendation will
he at once presented to the board of
pardonS. but none of the members of
the board would say whether spe-
cial meeting would be called TO con
slider the matter. The next regular
meeting will be held in July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
KILLING OF IRA LuGER.
One Accused Man Discharged-He Then
Gives Some Testimony.

Jackson. Mich. May S.-JOhn O'Day.
one OF the men under arrest charged
with being concerned in the killing of
Ira Luger has been discharged. The
prosecutor stated that no evidence
against him had been secured. O'Day
then took the stand and testified in
the examination of Daniels and Filley.
the other men who are accused Of the
murder. O'Day testified that Daniels
had come into the Lehman House
Sunday evening with blood on his face
and said that Luger had struck him.
He picked up stove-shaker and went
out.
Witness followed Daniels. Luger and
Douglas. his companion. had gone. He
saw Daniels walk west and saw Filley
join him and the two go west together.
DR. +. Il. Pratt testified as to the aU-
topsy. showing two blows on the head.
each or which cracked the skull. and
either OF which would have caused
death. One appeared TO have been
caused by a blunt instrument and the
other by fall on the sidewalk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
MINISTER WAS A HERO.
According to the Opinion of Our Minister
to China, Conger.

Chicago, May S.-"MiniSter WI is 4
hero, and is entitled to the lasting
gratitude of every American citizen.
The statement now being circulated
that l ever challenged his truthfulneSS
or his honesty of intention is absolute
~ false In these words Major f..
IL Conger. United States minister to
China. disposes of the charge that he
is at enmity with Wu-TingF Fang.
Minister Conger arrived here from
his home Monday night on his way to
Washington. where he is going to re-
port to the state department. Conger
VIII remain in Washington two weeks.
and will then return To Iowa to spend
the remainder of his two months va
cation.
Conger said: IF receive the NOM
ination for governor | shall. of course,
Immediately resign my post in China
and come home for the campaign"
Benton Harbor. Mich, May S.-Hon.
E H. COnger. minister to China, has
accepted an invitation to visit this
city in the near future. While here
he will be the guest of his brother, +.
ID COn0er
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
GERMANY TO INVESTIGATE
Wants To now the Facts Regarding the
Denth of Theodore Horkes.

Milwaukee, My S.-A special to The
Sentinel from Kenosha. Wis. says:
The German government will inves-
tigate the death Of Lieutenant Theo-
dore Borkes, an old German army Of
ficer who was killed in this city on
April II while an inmate of the city
poor house. The superintendent of city
poor has received letter from DIR.
oliver. imperial German consul at
Chicago. saying that he had been or
dercd TO investigate the death of the
old man to make some settlement Of
his estate.
II is said that before Borkes came
to this country he stood high in the
ranks of the German army. \ partial
Investigation shows that the old man
possessed notes for several hundred
dollars. which he had loaned. and on
which interest had been regularly paid.
John Johnson. charged with RorkeS'
death. is in the state insane asylum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
JACKSONVILLE RELIEF.
All the Destitute Provided iur 1emPora
riIy-NO More Dead Found.

Jacksonville, Fla. May S.-rhe al
most superhuman work of the differ
ent committees has somewhat relieved
the situation. and it is now believed
that in every instance those without
proper food and clothing were in a
measure provided for yesterday. and
shat last night there was vasti fewer
people who We're compelled To sleep
upon the streets Thousands of peo-
pie have left the city.
All the relief committees are now
located near the center of the city in
large tents. and the relief association
has at last reached n basis of work
that is both rapid and suitable for the
emergency. The city and county gov
eTnment officers are all at work again
il: temporary offices. and great many
of the county papers have been saved.
Twelve carloads of provisions an
rived last night from New York. No
more dead bodies have been found.
though systematic search has not
vet begun. Food. clothing and money
are needed in quick supply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
BITTER AND EXCITING.
Character of the Contest Between Illinois
high scIIools-DeeIsIon Disputed.


High schools-Decision Disputed.
Lewiston, Ills, May S.-The Fulton
County Athletic and Declamatory as
sociation. composed OF nine high
schools of the county. held its annual
contest at Ipava, but difficulty over
the decisions changed the customary
tfiendliness of the event into bitter
and highly exciting encounter.
Miss Mary Lee. OF Lewiston. was
given first place in the declamatory
contest by the judges, but one of the
executive committee raised the point
that Miss Lee had spoken three see
onds over time, and therefore was not
entitled to the medal. This loss. to-
eether with others alleged to he due to
unjust decisions on the part of the
executive committee. lost Lewiston the
banner championship of Fulton coun-
ty.
When the banner was awarded TO
Avon some Lewiston football players
snatched IL and passed II down the
lirc. where two boys put the banner
i'to carriage and drove for home.
The executive committee was so in
censed by the action Of the Lewis
ton boys that about thirty special
conStables were sworn in to search
the train. None of the culprits was
found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
PANAMA CANAL FOR SALE.
So Much of 1t the French Compnn,
owns offered to Us.

owns Offered to Us.
Washington, May Sin order to re-
move the objection raised by the 18TH
mian canal commission, the Panama
Canal company, with the approval of
| the Columbian government. has an
| nounced the terms upon which IL will
| sell the Panama canal to the United
| States. The letter containing it's prop
| oSitiOn was submitted To Rear Admiral
Walker. chairman OF the commission.
by DIR. Martinez Silva. Columbian min
lister.
No price is set by the company for
its. property and franchise. 1t suggests
the appointment OF appraisers-one by
the United States and one by the COM
pany. these two appraisers TO select a
third-thc estimate of the board thus
formed to be final. No conditions what
ever are attached to the proposal. IL
is clean offer. Ii is expected by ad-
vocatcs of the Panama canal route to
have an important effect upon the final
recommendations of the commission
The concession Of the company con-
tains a provision" Senior silva said.
under which it becomes forfeit the
moment the company enters into ne
SOtiations with a foreign government
for the transfer of its rights. Before
the submission of the preliminary re-
port OF the commission the company
did not have the permission OF the Co
lumbian government to enter into ne
SotiatiOns with the United States. and
VI. Hutin. president Of the company.
was therefore unable TO announce the
terms upon which the concession
might he sold. In its preliminary re-
port the commission referred to his
inability to make n proposition. and
placed stress upon IL as an important
objection in the way OF the acquisition
by the United States of the canal
The Columbian government. desir-
Gus of removing all obstacles i'm the
way of American construction of the
waterway. has given permission to the
company to state the terms upon which
il is willing to sell" The Walker COM
mission estimated the value Of the
work done and the property of the
Panama company at about $4,000. 900.
Something. IL is believed by the com
pany. should be paid for its franchise
and for the work done solving the va
riOus problems i'm connection with the
construction OF the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
JOHN MITCHELL Is FOR PEACE
If 1t Is Honorable Walking Delegate OF
the Rubber Company.

John Mitchell said he was for peace
because he had known the bruises OF
| war. The relations of labor and capt
| tai" he said, ARE purely n business
proposition. There is no sentiment i'm
II. Peace is better for both. and / am
| for peace If we can have an hOnora bic
peace. / believe there never would he
strikes If the employers and employees
could meet in fair conference. If we
could have got a hearing last year the
great coal strike would have been
avoided" He said the public was n
party to every strike. and should he
consulted. He hoped that the cham
Der of commerce of New York would
lend its mighty add the Cancellation
plan.
Charles r. Flint.-the capitalist. was
humorously introduced as the walk
ing delegate of the American Rubber
company" who worked fourteen hours
n day. He expressed his confidence in
the good that would come of closer re-
lationship between labor and capital.
He exhaustively reviewed the export
trade of the country and the accom-
plishments of the skilled American la
borer. and said that in this, the great
est industrial evolution the world had
ever known, there WAS no room for
strife between American labor and
American capital.
William III. Sayward supported
Mitchell's contention that the relation
of the two great industrial forces was
purely of business nature. He said
the laborer did not want sympathy.
but good. square treatment. and when
he got il he generally returned good,
square treatment. He believed that
the employers should meet their men
in greater spirit of frankness.
Herman Justi said i'm commencing:
Under the old dispensation. employer
and toiler sought for differences: under
the new dispensation they seek points
of agreement" He related the eX-
perience i'm Illinois with policy of
conciliation. and said that IT had
worked eXccllently. Il hope this is
the beginning of a great movement.
Our national prosperity depends upon
the steady employment of every wage
Garner at n decent wage. and l believe
every employer in the country with a
heart I'm his breast or n brain in his
head knows IT,"
Samuel GomperA in closing said
that the thorough organization of labor
presaged complete protection for the
honest employer against his dishonest
competitor who 'nibbled" at prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Records of the Bali Aggresations.

Chicago. May S.-League scores on
the diamond yesterday were: At New
EOrk-Philadelphia 1. New York ;: at
Chica s. Chicago o; at
BostOn-Brooklyn 1. Boston =: at St
LouiS-Cincinnati {, st. Louis ,.
American League: At Washington
Boston {. Washington 5: at Philadel-
phia-BaltimOre II. Philadelphia 10;
at MilwaukeP-Detroit 9. Milwaukee
-: at CleVeland-Wet grounds.
Western Association: At Toledo
Grand Rapids l. Toledo ,: at Dayton
Louisville 3. Dayton a: at indianapolis
and NariOn-Weather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
nnt nf Children,a Mouths.

The teacher of a Sabbath school class,
says The Christian Register, approach
ed one little fellow who was present
for the first time and inquired his
name, for the purpose OF placing it on
the roll. "We,l," said the youngster,
"they call me Jimmie for short but
my maiden name is James,
This is good mate for the naive and
somewhat boastful statement of a lit
tie girl in a Buffalo household who as
sured a playmate that she not only had
two maiden aunts, but maiden grand
mOtheri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
TALKED CANCELLATION
Leaders in Religion, Finance and
Labor Hold an Important
Symposium at Gotham.
HOW TO HAVE INDUSTRIAL PEACE
The Question That Is Discussed by
GOmpers, Bishop Potter, John
Mitchell and Others.

New York. May S.-ConciliatiOn rs
means of maintaining Industrial
peace between labor and capital was
discussed by leaders OF unionism and
finance ut the chamber of commerce
yesterday afternoon. The meeting was
arranged by the Industrial department
OF the National Civic Federation, and
all of the contributors To the Sympo-
SUM were leaders in their several
fields of activity. They met upon COM
mon ground. and We're a unit in the
hope that strife would be eliminated
from the relations OF employer and
toiler. and a perpetual truce declared.
The speakers were Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
OF Labor: Bishop Potter; John Mitch
ell. president OF the United Mine work
ers; Charles X. Flint, president of the
American Rubber company: Daniel j.
keefe. OF the Illinois Board of Build
ers; James O'Connell, president of the
international Association of Machin-
lists. and Herman JuSti. commissioner
of the Illinois Coal Operators Associa-
tiOn.
The Way Gompers Views It
Samuel Gompers presided and in
OpeniuS tue uletliuS eApieSSeu lHc
hope that new epoch had come i'm the
relations OF labor and capital. I'VE
want industrial peace. but not at the
sacrifice of any of the elements of
manhood" he said. The increased
growth in the organization of labor has
brought greater responsibility. The
work is going ahead actively, however.
and we are meeting our problems in
Il practical way. We are dealing with
living men and living women. and liv
ing children. in the hope of better
things for all. The ldboring people
insist that they be regarded as some
thing more than wage-earners. They
are men with rights. aud hopes. and
aspirations and love"
Bishop Sees a Rapprochement.
Bishop Potter expressed his gratifi-
cation at the growth of the spirit of
conciliatiOn. He noted n growth of
intelligence and open -mindedneSS
among workmen. and said that upon
IL could be built the highest hope for
the future. He added that at the same
time there was greater interest man
ifested on the part OF employers in the
lives and conditions of their men. He
praised the humanity OF American di-
plomacy in China. and said that ii Of
fered Il splendid example for emula-
tiOn. "If YOU rise To this opportunity"
he said. you will set the world an
other example that IL will he your
privilege to remember with pride all
of your lives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Valuable Literary Remains.

Kcnosiia. Wis. May S.-The Fred g.
Lowell post of til /city held an inter
esting meeting VI ,hday night. the fea-
ture being the reading of letters writ
ten 10y Mrs. COrdelia Perrin Harvey.
wife OF WiScOnsin's war governor. The
letters were all written during the
civil war. and I'm them Mrs. Harvey
made many statements of interviews
with President Lincoln and Secretary
Stanton. The letters were recently
discovered and will be given to the
world in the near future by one OF the
leading magazines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
storm Does Great Damage.

Burlington. Ia, May Specials
from all over Iowa and neighbOring Z
portions OF Illinois report great dam
age to property by the heavy rain
storms on Sunday and Monday. Horses
and COWS were killed by lightning:
barns and houses struck and damaged
and several bad fires caused. Bridges
were washed away and sewers torn
out. The rain was badly needed and
will do much good To the crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
DOWN IN A GOLD MINE
President Renews His Acquaint-
ance with Old Glory in the
Depths of the Earth.
PoLYGLoT WELCOME AT PHOENIX
Pleasant Trip Through Arizona. Where
the Cowboys Ask After Teddy"
In California Now.

Phoenix, ~ T., May S.-The presi-
dental party spent an interesting day
i'll Arizona. The beautiful torquOise
sky. bright sunshine, and invigorating
air afforded the party much relief aft
er the hot and dusty ride of Monday.
The two hours in the morning at the
Congress gold mine up in the clouds
of the Blue Tank mountains were re-
plete with incidents and We're thor
oughly enjoyed. 4 large United States
flag was draped across the tunnel
through which the president passed.
and after he emerged he told the little
group of miners who congregated
about the train that he had seen Old
Glory floating from tower and state
house and warShip in many different
places, but that never before during
his life had he seen the flag LOO feet
under ground.
Garden Spot of Arizona.
Leaving the rich mining section in
the mountains. 1000 feet above sea
level. the train dropped down into the
green Salt river valley, with its way
ing alfalfa meadows and big herds of
cattle. This valley is called the gar
den spot of Arizona and was reclaimed
by irrigation.
Cowpunchers Call for Teddy"
Monday. passing through New Mex
leo. and yesterday in Arizona, the COW
puuchers at the stops along the route
inquired vociferouSly where Teddy"
was Many Of the vice presidents
rough riders during the Spanish war
were recruited in this section, and
there was much disappointment that
he was not in the party. On the way
to Phoenix the tire of one of the
wheels of the engine tender became
loose and for the first time since the
long jOurny began the telegrapher with
the train was compelled to climb Il
telegraph pole to tap the wire.
Talks to the Children.
At Wickenburg, the scene of the re-
cent gold mine strike. the train was
halted long enough TO permit the presi-
dent to receive 4 visit from the school
children. The children presented Mrs.
Mckinley with cabinet of specimens.
The president thanked the children in
Mrs. McI[inley's behalf, and addressed
them briefly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
she Had waited For IL.

He (about TO ask for kiss)-I have
an important question to ask you.
She DIayfully)-I know what it is,
George. You want me to be your wife.
Well, take me.
He Crather taken aback) - This Ia
somewhat sudden. isn't IL?
She (tenderly)-I don't know. George.
whether IL is sudden for you or not. but
/ have waited for IL for three years.
London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
England. rinp1inE Act.

A queer English law, called the "tip-
pling act of 1751," provides that an
innkeeper cannot recover for debts for
liquor amounting to more than So. The
son of an eminent English throat spe-
cialist lately ran up bill OF $3.50 at an
English public house and based a re-
fusal to pay upon the validity of this
act. As the statute was still on the
books, the judge was obliged to &C.
knowledge its force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
General Rain Worth Thousands.

New Richmond. Ind. May S.-A gen
eral rain is in progress all over north
ern Wisconsin. 1t is the first of the
year and is worth many thousands of
dollars TO the farmers of this region.
SO far this spring has been charac-
terized by unprecedented drouth.
though the season began so early no
material damage has been done to the
CronS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Barber Fight. the Blue Law.

Racine. Wis May S.-A warrant
was issued yesterday for the arrest
of Charles VI. Riffey. the barber who
refuses to close his shop on Sunday.
The case will come up in the munich
pal court this afternoon. when
Rifrey will plead not guilty. En-
Mayor NJ. NJ. SecOr. who owns the
shop, says the case will be taken to the
EiUhpSt cOurf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Dewey AcquIre.7 Real Estate.

Omaha. Neb., May S.-Admiral
George Dewey figured Monday in the
office OF Sheriff Power. where the chief
clerk was busy making out sheriff $
deed, conveying to the admiral the
title to n piece of real estate at Thir-
teenth and Pierce streets The prop
erty consists of three-story brick
block. and falls to him i'm the nature
of n legacy from his brother Edward.