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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
DREAMED OF THE DISASTER.
Saw the Tragedy OF the City OF GoIeonda
Seven Xears Ago.

Springfield. Ills. Aug. 26.-Secre-
tary OF State James y. Rose tells
strange story of dream that he had
seven years ago. in which he saw the
wreck of the steamer City of GOlcOnda
at Paducah. At tnat time the steamer
had not eyel been built. and there was
no craft on the river Of that style.
The residence of the secretary Of state
at Golconda stands on a high bluff
overlooking the Ohio river.
He dreamed he was standing at the
window when he saw the strange boat
approaching. and saw her suddenly
turn turtle and go down. a few days
before the recent accident the secre-
tary was at his home on a visit. ana
was startled to see the boat that an
swered the description OF the one seen
In his dream. He called his wife's at
tentiOn to IL. Soon atferward the Col
conda went down, with twenty per-
sons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
WOULDN'T THIS JAR THEM?
Thugs Who Blow Open a Safe and Then
Miss $4,000.

Washington. Ind, Aug. 26.-Three
cracksmen blew open the vault in the
Citizens State bank at Petersburg
Saturday. secured $240 from the safe.
but overlooked in their haste n box
containing $1,000. several citizens
watched them as they ran away.
Charles Kiefer heard an explosion in
the bank building. and ran in the di-
rection whence the noise came. a
stranger covered him with a revolver
and ordered him TO throw up his
hands. Instead of obeying Kiefer
turned and ran. One shot was fired
at him, but went wild.
Kiefer ran into a restaurant and
telephOned the town marshal and also
Cashier Byron Brenton. The restau-
rant keeper rang the fire bell to arouse
the citizens. a few seconds later sew
eral men reached the scene in time TO
see two men come out, join third
who was standing guard, and run
down a dark side street. The COM
bination of the safe had been knocked
off and the vault door blown open.
Upon the floor were sledge hammers.
drills, and can of nitro-glycerine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
NOT AMENABLE TO SUCH APPEAL
Too Much Indignation to Listen to Appeals
for Loves Vengeance.

No sooner had their appeals been
made than several hundred citizens
from the neighbOrhood where the crime
was committed came UP and augment
ed the crowd to thousands. They
swept forward upon the jail. over
powered the sheriff and his deputies,
took the prisoner and started for the
scene of the crime, twelve miles dis
tant. 1t seemed mat the whole pOpu-
lation for miles around had turned out
to see the fate of the wretch. \ pro-
cessicn three miles in length followed
the mob to the Williams home. Arriv-
ing at n point in sight of the scene of
the crime the negro was placed upon n
stump and given n chance to make a
statement.
He mounted the stump stolidly and
laughed as he began his statement.
He said: Tell all my sisters and
brothers to meet me i'm glory. / am
going to make that my home. Tell
my mother TO meet me where parting
will be no more" He was then asked
as TO whether any one else was impli-
Gated i'm the crime. Noles stated en-
IlIatically there was no one implicat-
ed but himself.
''Why did you kill Mrs. WilliamsF
was asked. Il just done that because
I had nothing else to do
He finished his statement at 1:35 y.
m. he was taken from the stump to
n tree nearby. bound TO the tree by
chains and his body saturated with
oil. At 1:40 p. m. match was ap-
piled, and instantly the quivering body
was enveloped i'm flames. Fence rails
were pitched abount the burning body.
and soon life was extinct. The negro
made no outcry at any time. and dice
as stolidly as a stole At least 6.Otss
people witnessed the horrible fate o.
the negro. Many remained until night
fall augmentiug the blaze until ths
body was entirely consumed. TheK
they departed for their homes quietly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
WAS NOT A CHALLENGE.
SchIey's Request Regarding Howison 10
Explained by the Former.

Washington. Aug. 26.-Acting Sec
retary of the Navay Hackett Saturday
received the reply of Admiral Schley to
the letter recently submitted to him
by the department declining TO ques-
ton Rear Admiral Howison as TO the
authenticity of the alleged interview
with him rehecing upon Admiral
Schley. The reply was sent to Cap
tain Lemly. Judge advocate of the
court of INQUIRY. This means that so
far as the department is concerned
further action on the HowiSon Incl
dent will not be taken, that being left
to the court.
Admiral Schley sets forth that his
request that HOwison be questioned
was made to give the latter IN oppor-
tunity to take such action as his sense
OF propriety prompted. and that thelet-
ter should not be construed as a pre-
liminary challenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
SCHOOLS IN OUR NEW COLONY.
Extracts from Reports on Education in
the Philippine Islands.

Washington. Aug. 26.-The division
of insular affairs. war department. has
received a copy of the annual report
of Professor Fred W. Atkinson. the
general superintendent of public in
struction for the Philippines, which
covers the time from the enactment Of
the Philippine school law to the close
Of the last fiscal year. June 80. 1901.
The school law mentioned authorized
the appointment from the United
States OF 1850 school teachers, Of
whom Professor Atkinson says TS1 had
been appointed. either absolutely or
professionally. That there was no scare
ity of material from which TO make
the selection OF those appointed direct
from Manila is shown by his testi-
monials appended. showing that more
than 5000 personal written applica-
tionS had been filed.
The next step in the organization OF
the educational system was the dis
tricting Of the archipelago into eight
cen divisions. the school work of each
being placed in charge of II division
superintendent. In speaking of the
general conditions Professor Atkinson
said: The great present need is that
OF adequate and suitable school build
ings. The education of girls
has not been Thought as important as
that of boys. Wherever n school for
boys is established it will be the policy
to establish one for girls, either in
building near the boys or under the
h:me roof as the boys school. but
completely separate, with its own en-
frances and playground
DIR. David Barrows, city superin-
tendent OF schools for Manila, reports
upon the question of local support of
schools. He cites one pueblo where
the local revenues are so small that
the policeman gets only five pesos per
month. the native man teacher ten
pesos and woman teacher eight pesos.
DIR. Barrows reported under date or
May last for the first six months of
his work: The most significant
change is that which has taken place
in the attitude Of the Filipino teachers.
Owing TO the uncertainty that has at
tended American occupation of these
islands six months ago scarcely any
changes had been introduced into the
public schools of Manila.
lin December the plan was adopted
OF having the teachers of English de-
vote at least the last half hour of the
forenoon to the instruction of the Fill
pino teachers. and at the same time
the announcement was made that very
shortly Spanish. as a medium of in
would he abandoned. With
a very few exceptions the teachers ac-
ceDted the proposed cnapge of Ian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
KITCHENER TELLS
OF LOSS IN A BATTLE

London, Aug. 26.-Kitchener tele-
graphs that three officers and 65 men
who were sent to north Lady brand
were surrounded on unfavorable
ground and captured by a superior
force Thursday. One man was killed
and four wounded. The prisoners
were released.
Kitchener adds that he received
letters from Steyn. Botha and DE Wet
protesting against his proclamation.
saying the Beers intend to continue
fighting The Boer surrenders, Kitch-
ener, says, have lately increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
HELEN WILMANs POST.
Mental Healer OF Florida Easily Gives a
Bond of $1,000.

Daytona, Fla. Aug. 26.-COlonel and
Mrs. c. c. Post OHeIen Wilmansl and
Charles T. Burgman. mental scien-
fists. arrested at Sea Breeze l. .Iday
charged with using the mails for fraud
ulent purposes. returned Saturday
from Jacksonville. where they had
been taken for preliminary trial before
United States Commissioner w. NJ.
Archibald. They waived examination.
Bond OF 5000 each was required
and promptly given. the sureties being
DR. +. VI. SandersOn and ]. NJ. Schu-
maker. president of the First National
bank. OF Jacksonville: Senator Frank
Sans. Of New Smyrna. Fla. and II. L.
Kochersperger. of Chicago. The case
viii come up in December before
Judge Locke. of the United States dis
trict court at Jacksonville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
TERMS OF SETTLEMENT
WITH FOXY SULTAN.

Constantinople, Aug. 26.-The sui
tan agrees to pay Quay's company for
interference with rights 100000
francs and 600, 900 to the Frenchmen
on account of seizing lands in
Albinia.
Constantinople, Aug. 26.-The
French ambassador, Constans. left
here today.
London, Aug. 26.-The departure
of the French AMBASSADOR from Con-
stantinople is not understood here or
in Paris. The supposition is he is
taking a vacation and it is not be-
lieved there are further differences
between France and Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Four Workmen Lose Their
Lives in an Illinois
Coal Mine.
CABLE HOLDING CAR BREAKS
And They are Precipitated
247 Feet-Their Necks
Broken.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. 26 -Four
miners lost their lives in an accident
at the Chenoa coal mine today.
~ Several miners were about to de-
scend in a car. when a man and boy
took fright and stepped off.
They were just in time, for the Ca
BILE holding the car broke, precipitat-
ing four others to the bottom of the
shaft, 247 feet below.
All Instantly Killed.
All were instantly killed, their
necks being broken. The dead:
Betto Biuseppi.
Biaretti Brio.
Bonio Balletti.
Thomas Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
INTO A CANNING FACTORY.
A Locomotive and Box Car Crush and DO
100000 Damages.


Janesville. Wis. Aug. 26.-A North
western road engine and box car
plunged through the Janesville canning
factory plant Saturday evening The
building was of brick, just finished
at a cost CT S1JO,OOO. Ii is now in
ruins. The engine struck the big wat
CT tank and il fell lengthwiSe of the
building. and crushed il. Thirty mil
lion tin cans were smashed. and all
the costly special machinery. the en-
gine and the boilers were crushed.
The loss will reach over S1O0.OGO. The
plant was just finished ready to go to
work.
The engineer and firemen left the
engine and car on a grade leo yards
from the building. and went TO see
where to put the car. The engine
started down the grade. jumped the
track, and went through one end of
the building. There can be no can
ming this season. The company has
other factories at CassYiIIc. Mis-. and
1T points in Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
SURRENDERED TAGALS
Goes on Without Check in Our
Colonial Possessions in
the Orient.
SOME APPREHENSION AT MANILA
Military Force To Be Strengthened
Interesting Facts in Reports on
the School Question

Manila, Aug. 2G.-Word is received
that the insurgent Colonel Loreel, with
seventeen officers and thirteen men,
surrendered Saturday to Captain
Brown. of the Fourth infantry, at Tall
say. The surrender of numerous 9TH
er smaller contingents last week brings
the total to more than 100. In the city
OF Manila there are now less than LOCO
effective soldiers. and il has been de-
cided to increase this number by four
companies of infantry. The official
reason for the increase is that the
guard duty is too heavy for the pres
ent. AS a matter of fact. however.
there is a feeling that although there
is no apparent prospect Of trouble,
nevertheless. in the event of an upriS-
ing in the future. such as is always
possible among the Malays, il would be
better to have a sufficient body of
troops available for such an emer-
gency.
City Is Perfectly Orderly.
General Chaffee says he considers
the city Of Manila to be perfectly or
derly. and he can see no prospect OF
an uprising. Commissioner Wright
thinks the people extremely peace
able" He is satisfied that. although
among "A certain class there is some
discomfort on account OF the land tax.
which is not vet understood. this class
is not likely TO foment trouble. Many
army officers express themselves as
gratified at the increase in the military
force. They think that, with the mill |
tary guard withdrawn from the prison |
another uprising there might result in !
the release of some 1.SOO prisoners. |
This possibility is regarded as a men, |
ace to the city by those who take that |
view OF the ease. as they regard the !
white guard rs insufficient.
Belgian sent Up for Fifteen Years.
Washington. Aug. 2G-The war de- |
partment has received Il number of or
derS from the division of the Philip /
pines containing facts regarding the /
trials of different persons charged with |
various crimes. from murder 10 aiding |
aud abetting the enemy of the United
States. The most important is the
trial of Brix Haelterman. IA Belgian.
who was charged with relieving the
enemy with money. i'm violation of the
laws of war In the specifications }
brought before the military commits
sion il is pointed out that Haelterman
'njoyed certain privileges as Il neutral.
He was found guilty on nearly every
,harge. and was sentenced to death.
Thc case was reviewed by General
who says that "the sen
cnce il wholly warranted by the evil
lence. hut the rapidly passing away
# the condition OF war moves the de-
lartment commander to recommend
hat the sentence he cOmmuted." and
his is done by fixing the sentence mt
for fifteen years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Centralia Visited by Some
thing on the Order
of a Cyclone.
MUCH DAMAGE is DONE
Peach Orchards Destroyed
and $1,000 Bushels on
the Ground.

Centralia. H., Aug. ga cy-
clonic wind storm and cloudburst did
thousands of dollars damage last
night. The colored Baptist church
was wrecked and the telephone and
electric light systems were seri-
ously damaged, and many residences
wrecked by falling trees.
Peach Orchards Destroyed.
The peach orchards are destroyed
1t is estimated 10000 bushels of
peaches are lying on the ground near
the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Had the Wrong 1Inn's Corpse.

Evansville. Ind, Aug. 26-When
Mrs. George William Schmitt arrived
from st. Louis Saturday she brought
with her coffin supposed to contain
the remains OF her husband. When
the casket was opened the woman was
surprised to find the remains of a
strange man. Telegrams were sent to
the hospital at 81. Louis where the
wOman's husband died asking for an
explanation. but no answer has been
received up to late hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Columbia Wins on a F1uke.

Oyster Bay. L. l., Aug. 26.-Fhe Co
IlImbia glided aSross the finish line at
4:OS Saturday afternoon. for the eighth
time n winner over the Conetktution.
And the most cordial salute that
greeted the old champion came from
the steam yacht Erin, having on board
Sir Thomas Upton. 1t was another
fuke. however. for a rain seuRA spoiled
the race after the boats had sailed once
around the course, the Columbia hav-
ing gained Al seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Happy Day for Cen. MacArthur.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-MaJor General
Macarthur arrived here Saturday
night and was greeted by his wife and
son for the first time in three gears
Mrs. Macarthur came from her Anxne
in Milwaukee to meet heF hnShen0-
The general was slightly ibi ana gEaEs
driven immediately to bis hotel. He
will rest here until Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Epidemic Among the Finny Tribe.

Worthwhile. Mich. Aug. 2G.-W. G.
Marsh. Of Washington, an expert Of
the United States fish commission. is
here investigating Il disease which is
playing havoc with the fish in the
hatchery. About G.OOO or 1000 of the
breeding brook trout have died from
some unknown cause. other stations
have Hpen similarly afflicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
MORE COMPLICATIONS
OVER THE PROTOCOL

Rome, Aug. 20 According to
Basel. Switzerland. dispatch, the ILL
ness of Prince Chun, brother of the
emperor Of China. who arrived there
on Ihe way to Berlin to apologize for
the asassination of Baron Won Kett-
Ter, is the pretsxt for delay, ChUn
having received orders from Pekin
not to proceed, as fresh complications
had arisen with reference to the set
tlement of the protocol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
LIQUOR AND ACID MIX:
IRA GODFREY is DEAD.

Russey, Iowa, Aug. 26.-Ira God
frey, a farmer aged 90. died yester-
day from the effects OF carbolic acid
poisoning. While under the influence
of liquor bottle of acid broke in his
pocket and the liquid became mixed
with the liquor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
sWIFTWATER BILLS BREAK.
Last One II EIopement with His Own Sis
ter's I4-Year-old Girl.

Tacoma. Wash. Aug. 2G.-"Swift-
water BiII'' Gates has capped the eli
max of his matrimonial career by elop-
ing with and marrying Lydia Boyle.
his 14-year-old niece The mother OF
the girl, who is Gates sister. has
sworn out a warrant charging her
brother with kidnapping This is Bills
fourth matrimonial adventure I'm four
years. His first two wives were ac-
tresses and sisters, one of whom Sc
cured a divorce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Chicago Has /. Police scandal.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-"EVho are the
Central station detectives, and what
do they do for their Hvingf Do they
really levy tribute on dtsreputable
characters as they are said tos These
are the questions repeatedly asked
nowadays of men who are supposed to
know the ins and outs Of city han 1ifs
by the newspapers here. which are
printing stories of "graft' that, if
true. indicate a rotten state Of things
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
BrutaI nu.Dana snor Deau.

Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 26.-Dr J.
W. Herrod, of Callatin, was shot and
instantly killed by Homer Richly at
Dixon Springs Friday. The killing
was the result of an assault made upon
Richly. who was attempting to protect
the wife of Herrod from violence at
the hands of her enraged husband
Richly was justified by the coroner :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
why an Iowa Bank quits.

Des Moines, Ia. Aug 26.-TAs
Home Savings and Trust COMPANY
with head offices in this city, has eHs-
pended BY almost unanimous vete OF
the shareholders il was decided 70 go
into voluntary liquidation. All dbisga-
tions will be fully paid. The action is
taken as result Of an act of the last
legislature which rigidly restricts cem-
pounding of interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Tive Men D.capttated Lya Train.

Santa Fe. \. NJ, Aug. 26.-EHrine
Chavez and Leon Mora were run ever
py a Santa Fe train near Hanove-
Both were decapitated and horFtb. Y
mangled. They were on the way O
the wedding of Mora and the step
daughter of Chavez
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Not OGered the Presidenoy.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-It is authorita-
lively denied by trustees of North
western university that Dr. james W.
Bashford. president of Ohio Wesley
an university. had been offered the
presidency of the Evanston institution.
His name has been considered, how
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Iu.,Ic. FI.Id,. yTidow Dad

Oakland. Cal. Aug. 26.-Mrs. Susan
Field. widow of the late stephen j.
Field. Of the United States supreme
court. died at the home of her sister,
Mrs. George +. Whitney. Saturday aft
ernoon. She was nearly 30 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Anita FaiI. to 4et tha Cnn.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 26.-The Anita,
of Neenah. was defeated here Satur-
day in the race for the possession of
the Green Lake trophy cup, by the
Minnezitka, Of White Bear lake. The
winner covered the course in Ives so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
wmTry Protection Them.eIves.

Washington. Aug. 2G.-The talk here
is that il is becoming apparent that
European countries, alarmed at in
crease in foreign trade of the United
States, are preparing for simultaneous
attack upon American commerce and
manufacturers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
wi.oo..in. Cariteli.t suicld..,

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 26.-Afthur
c. Mills. son Of the late General Sirn
con Mills. of Madison, Wis, commit
ted suicide Saturday in a room in the
Cameron House by asphyxiatierb. Mills
was prominent capitalist of Madi-
son. He was 30 years of age. PscF
health is given as the cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
was I'm th. charge at BaIakIava.

Santa Rosa, Cal. Aug. 26.-William
Humphrey. veteran of the Crimean
war, one of the mobile six hundred" of
Balaklava, died here Saturday, aged
a. years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Murder Done by Tramps.

Litchfield. Mimi. Aug. 26.-Tramps
held up John and Paul McGrath, of
Rush City. Mimi. on Il moving cattle
train Saturday. The men resisted and
John was shot dead. Paul escaped to
the top Of the train. but was over
taken, robbed and finally locked into
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26

married at high noon Saturday. The
affair was solemnized at the old Kenan
homestead in KenansviIle. a village of
800 inhabitants. about seven miles
from the Atlantic coast
The legislature of Florida passed a
law last spring allowing a man to Sc
cure a divorce from an insane wife.
1t is said Flagler was instrumental in
passing the law. Flagler's first wife
is in an insane asylum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Not the Corpse of George Parker.

Springfield. Ills. Aug. z6-The re-
naming unidentified man killed in the
Chicago and Alton wreck last week,
supposed to have been George Parker
OF Chicago. proves not to be him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
district Attorney Drops Dead.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Aug. 26.-Unit-
ed States District Attorney Evans
dropped dead at his home Saturday
morning from heart disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
How to Catch Jack the Huseer."

Alma. Mich, Aug. 26.-Jack, the
Hugger, was caught assaulting a decoy
woman. Several prominent citizens
were watching and gave chase, cap
turing him. He was nearly lynched.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
OIL MAoNATE's WEDDING.
After Making Gt Legal TO Get Rid OF His
InSane Wife by Divorce.

Wilmington. y. @. Aug. 26.-Henry
M. Flagler. Standard Oil magnate and
multi-milllOnaire. OF Florida, and Miss
Mary Lily Kenan. of this city, were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
PopnIation of China. sss. .e53. 600.

Frankfort, Aug. 26.-German papers
state that the total population of
China, according to Chinese journal,
is at present 3S3, ,253, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26
Gen. Booth 20 Visit Chicago.

Chicago. Aug 26.-General Booth,
founder and head of the Salvation
Army, will visit Chicago in November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26

Lachine. Que, Aug. 26.-A boat
carrying six persons swamped outside
the pier opposite Lachine wharf Sat
urday resulting in the. drowning of q
man named Ratterly. or Rutherford,
his wife and two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-26

guage, and their attitude has now be-
come one of real eagerness for the
adoption OF English"