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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
LATEST DEVILTRY.
Attempts to Force a Man. to Rob the Bank
He Runs.

Milwaukee. Oct. 1I.-C. Il. Carpen-
ter, president of the Commercial and
Savings bank of Racine. received a
mysterious letter Monday afternoon. in
which injury was threatened to his
son or wife in case he refused to par
ticipate in the robbery OF his own in
StitutiOn. If willing TO act with the
robbers he was to walk down the main
street of Racine al a specified time
with a red carnatiOn in his buttonhOle
Failing to appear, the kidnapping OF
his son Russell was threatened. or If
foiled in this. injury to his wife. The
matter was reported TO the police. who
have thus far been unable to find Il
Clew TO the miScreantS Carpenter.
who iS a delegate to the American
Bankers convention. now In session in
Milwaukee confirms the story in every
detail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
RernbIicnn. Carry the DIstrict.

Bay City. Mich. Oct. 1T.-GeorGe d.
Jackson. of this city. the Democratic
candidate for representative from the
Tenth congressional district. 10 succeed
the late Representative Crump. admits
his defeat in Tuesdays special election
by from 200 to 500 majority. At Re
publican headquarters the majority OF
II ii. Alpin. the Republican candidate
j. estimated at over 500. based on the
latest returns. The vote was very
light. The normal Republican major
ity in the district IS 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
REPUDIATED BY SEARS
Alleged Remark Made in Irritation
at the Delay in the Re-
connaissance.
HOW soHLEY ENCOURAGED HIS MEN
AS Told by His Signal Ohcer-Mora
About the Loop and the
Blockade.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE officers
Of Admiral Schley's flagship. the
Brooklyn. occupied the attention of tile
Schley court of inquiry all of yester-
day. The proceedings began with the
recall of Captain Cook and Lieutenant
Commander Sears. and they were fol-
lowed i'm succession by Commander y.
i. Mason. executive officer of the
Brooklyn: Lieutenant Edward Me
Cauley. Jr.. signal officer. and Lieuten-
ant Charles Webster. who had charge
of the forward gun-deck battery OF the
Brooklyn during the battle off Santi-
ago. Captain Cooks new. testimony
related 10 the voyage of the flying
squadron from CienfuegoS TO Santiago,
explaining in some detail the causes
of the slow progress made on that oc-
casion. which were bad weather and
the inability OF the smaller ships to
keep up.
Was Irritatsd a. HigRIDson.
Commander Sears spoke OF a con-
versation reported as having taken
place between himself and officers OF
the Massachusetts I'm the ward room of
that vessel OH May 81. in which he
was alleged to have said that IT had
been difficult to get Commodore Schley
Up TO the point of undertaking the
vi lut ' OiOH ne Sdli.
81 do not recOllect il at all. 1t could
not be possible | said such n thing
They have misunderstood what | said
] was irritated at the delay -
at not going Immediately to work.
As / recall. | was irritated at
Captain HigginsOn's request to delay
the reconnaissance until after the
mems dinner. l remember that very
WE'LL Hanna called attention to the
fact that the conversation was heard
by several officers. but Sears declared
he couldn't have said what was al
legged. HigGinson commanded the
Massachusetts. which Schley used as
his flagship during the bombardment
of the Colon May 81. He told Schley
II would be better to postpone firing
until after dinner. and the latter adopt
ed the suggestion.
Certifies to schley's Bravery.
When Mason was called Rayner
asked the witness how many times he
had seen Commodore Schley under fire.
to which he replied:
During all the engagements"
What was his general conduct.
manner. and bearing on these -occas-
ioDSg"-Rayner asked.
Excellent in every particular. He
was calm. collected and brave"
Then the commander told the story
of the loop and the Battle as he saw
Il, without adding anything material
to the evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
GANGS CAREER Is RUN.
Last of a Tough onintetts Put Behind the
Bars for Awhile.

South Bend. Ind. Oct. 17.-The ar
rest of John Schultz puts behind the
bars the last OF a quintette of three
men and two women. all related. who
for many months robbed and terror
lied people in this vicinity. The no
torious Anna Schultz and her mother.
who are now in the wOmen's prison.
were leaders OF the gang. Anna
would frighten farmers from pursuit
by presenting a loaded shotgun. while
she threatened to burn others out. As
a result of this intimidation the gang
stole produce by the Wholesale.
They robbed stores. residences
freight cars and barns and when their
cache was at last discovered there
were found hundreds of dollars worth
of groceries, provisions. harness. hard
ware. watches. clothing. etc Anna
and her husband gave the authorities
n long and fruitless chase. They were
finally located in Michigan and as a
rcsrlt Anna and her husband. together
with her brother and mother. are al
ready under sentence. and there will he
short work made of the last capture
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
BOYCOTT RECORD.
Transport Workers Propose to- Make tn,
Scheme International.


London. Oct. IA meeting of the
council OF the International Transport
Workers Federation was held in Lon
don. Delegates from various parts of
Europe We're present. \ letter was
read from the International Allied Me
chanics' Association Of the United
States asking European dock and
transport workers to refuse to handle
the goods of the Davis Sewing Md
chine company and the Computing
Scales company because of their refus-
AZ TO employ union men.
l. was resolved TO comply with this
request. if necessary. 10y strike. 1t
was also arranged that Benjamin TIL
htt. secretary of the Dock. Wharf
Riverside and General Workers Union
OF Great Britain and Ireland. should he
fully empowered at the American labor
convention 10 negotiate working
arrangement to unite the transport
unions of the United States with the
International Federation OF Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
HAYES HELD FOR PART
OF UNIVERSITY LOSS

Des Moines, Oct. 1.-THE supreme
court of Iowa has reversed the hold
ing of the Montgomery county court
in the suit OF the University of Illi-
nois-to hold John Hayes, of Red Oak.
as surety ON the bond of Charles
Spaulding, the defaulting cashier,
who was convicted of disposing of
funds belonging to the university.
By virtue of the opinion Hayes will
have to reimburse the university for
a proportionate amount of the loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Deedof Chicago Thnr,.

tersOn was put on u Santa Fe tra in
here Tuesday in a demented condition.
Letters identified him as a member of
the firm of Patterson & Albert. Kan
sas City. Telegraphic communication
resulted in finding his wife there. and
until her arrival he is being cared for
by the local lodge OF Elks. he carrying
a travelling card from the Grand Rap
ids lodge. He IS supposed TO have
been drugged in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Eat Live Fish.

The Japanese practice refined cruelty
to delight their palates. They believe
that the fish called the dai is most de-
licious when eaten alive. An expert
Japanese carver can dexterously re-
move five-sixths Of the edible matter
from its bones without touching a vital
part. During this cruel operation the
fish'is kept alive by wet seaweed which.
being placed over its gills. enables it to
hrea the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Device to Switch rroIIev,.

Rockford. HIS. Oct. 1T.-C. f. Jack
son and Charles Bunker. of this city.
have invented device to switch a
trolley car without stopping the ear
and prying over the switch with car
hook. The switching machinery is at
tached 10 the car and the motorman
with his foot moves the switch rail
into position One of the ears of the
Rockford Street Railway company is
being equipped with the invention.
and il proves successful all the cars
will be Thus PnuipDed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
BOTHERED UNCLE SAM.
Demanded Money from the Treasury At
the National Capital.

Denver. Colo. Oct. 1T.-MiSs Min
ME Z. Knox. daughter of Il former
wealthy business man of Denver. was
declared insane in the county court
Tuseday and ordered confined at the
county hospital
The investigation as 10 her sanity
was made at the request of the treas
ury department at Washington, on ac-
count of many letters received from
Miss Knox demanding money and sug-
gesting changes in the methods OF the
department. Miss Knox imagines her
self fhe owner of vast wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
FAREWELL TO ToWNE.
Political Enemies Unite In Saying Good
Rye to the Ex-Reptesentative.

Duluth. Mimi. Oct. 11.-Eight hun
dred men OF. all shades of political
opinion sat down at the farewell ban
quet rendered by Duluth citizens to
Charles \. Towne at the armOry last
Eight. while fully 800 ladies were pres
ent in the galleries to hear the speeches
by William J. Bryan. TOwne and 9th
ers after the discussion of the menu.
The affair was nOn-partiSan and car
ried out the intention of the promoters
TO make II a testimonial TO ToSxne'S 5
personal popularity among his friends
and neighbOrs. Bryan'S speech9was a
eulogy OF the moral courage shown. by
Sowne when he Withdrew from the Re
publican party in 1896 to espouse free
SilyaF r-r-.r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17

Chewing tobacco is a filthy habit.
Smoking makes you so foul that you
can smell yourself. Tobacco is very
injurious to health. Every user of to-
bacco tries 10 quit it and finds it very
difficult. Boys see their elders trying
10 quit. yet boys make themselves sick
in acquiring the tobacco habit.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
SAW susPIcIous MovEMENrs
Lieut.. Webster Tells of Smoke Seen I'm San
tiago Harbor j u1y p

Lieutenant Webster. watch officer
on the Brooklyn. said of the trip from
Cienfuegos to Santiago that the wealth
er was bad for the smaller vessels and
that the custom on blockade at Santi-
ago was to lie off from the port four
OF five miles during the day. The YES
sells steamed back and forth at night
about the same distance out. Asked
If he had seen any suspicious move
ments on shore at Santiago during the
evening of July > the witness replied:
Il remember being on deck on July
- and seeing columns of smoke rising
aud apparently moving, as though ves-
sells were steaming in the harbor
Also fn my watch ! remember the
burning of block houses to the west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Cam. Go On the Ballot.

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct. 1T.-Sccretary OF
State Marsh has rendered his decision
on the application of the Socialist La
hOr party of Nebraska TO have the
Tames Of it's state candidates printed
on the official ballot. He denies the
application OH the grounds that the
party held no regular nominating con
ventiOn and had no ticket i'm the field
last year. This doesn't mean the so
rialist" party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
A simple DIainfectant.

A simple disinfectant to use in sick
room or in any room where a close,
nusty or sewer smell is noticed is to
put some ground coffee on n shovel. a
bit OF camphor gum in the middle of it..
Light the gum, which is nonexplosive
and easily ignited, with a match and
allow the coffee to burn with the gum.
A refreshing and sanitary perfume is
The result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Estate Depend. on the Judgment.

Chicago. Oct 1T-There is novel
case of survivorship in the probate
court which is puzzling Assistant
Judge Casey and several lawyers.
Here it is: Did Willie NJ. Sweeney.
who was murdered by her husband.
Charles III. Sweeney. die before her
murderer who committed suicide
after numbering her." The estate de
pends on the judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
SIX Year-OId Girl Lost.

Ladysmith, Wis. Oct. 1.-THE lit
tie Hohmen girl. who became lost i'll
the woods near here Saturday, is still
missing, and it is believed that she
must be dead. as the last. few nights
have been cold. One hundred and
fifty men are securing the woods thor
oughly. The only trace found was a
red fascinator caught on bush.
Many think that the little one. who is
only g years old. has been carried
AWAY by a bear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
sub-rreasury = Menace.
MOST HAS COMPANY:
MAURER GOES TO PRISON

Berlin, Oct. 17.-Herr Maurer. edi :
tor OF Neues Leben. an anarchist pa
per, was sentenced today to four
months Imprisonment. owing to the
publication of an article approving of
the assassination of President Nc
Kinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Paid for His FafiI re ETrnr.

South Bend. Ind. Oct. 1T.-Through
the failure OF his father to secure citi-
zenship papers when. he came to this
country from Germany many years
ago. Adolph Kamm. the widely known
and wealthy brewer of Aiishawaka.
had much trouble while in Germany
recently. having no citizenship papers.
In The circuit court OF this county he
has just been made citizen. although
for all these years he has voted and
had considered himseIa a full-1edged
American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
GIs.. worker. Re,ums Operations.

Marion. Ind, Oct. 17.-All the Indi-
ana plants of the Federation of Co
Operative Window Glass Companies re-
sumed operations Tuesday in accord
ance with the contract between that
organization and the American and In
dependent Window Glass companies.
In this county ten large industries
gfarfpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
See A.Ide the JurY,. verdIct.

KenOsha. Wis, Oct 11.-Attorney ].
G.. slater of this city. has received
word that the supreme court has grant
ed new trial for Frank Lonergan
sentenced for the murder of n police
man. The decision. which was writ
ten by Judge Winslow. is the first of
the kind on record in this state where
the findings of a jury were set aside
Icy the supreme court. The grounds
are the insufficiency of evidence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
METHODIST CONSTITUTION
So Far . Heard from Is Elected with n
Little to Spare.

Little to Spare.
Chicago. Oct. 1.-THE Northwest
Prn Christian Advocate, the Methodist
organ of the west. in yesterdays is
sue states that of the 119 conferences
of the church 103 have voted on the
new constitution adopted at the general
conference held i'll Chicago last May
The votes cast number $3.50. and of
these 7.3SS are in favor of the new
basic law.
This number is just nine more than
the three-fourthS necessary to adopt
As there remain sixteen conferences to
be heard from The Advocate says that
leading churchmen realize shift of
sentiment in any one conference may
change the history of the OrganiZa ton.
IL the constitution is defeated it will
be owing 10 the woman question, The
Advocate says.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Would sCatch 1t Comm or GoIn'.' .

London. Oct. 1.-THE Chronicle
learns that a syndicate Of tradesmen
and others who would lose largely in
the event Of the coronation not occur
ring have effected insurance upon the
life of King Edward for year for a
very large sum. at the high rate OF ten
guineaS per centum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
The De. Moline. Army Po.t.

Omaha. Oct. 1T.@Orders have been
issued from army headquarters here
detailing board of army officers to
invest igate and report plans for new
post to be built at Des Moines. The
new post. when completed. will ac-
cOmmodate full cavalry regiment of
twelve troops and the buildings will
be of brick and stone and thoroughly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
MAJ. FLYNN IS DEAD
AT HOME IN ROCKFORD,

Rockford, Oct. 17.-Maj Patrick
FIJ mn, deputy United States revenue
collector, died here today. agei g..
Flynn, at the outbreak of the civil
war, enlisted 800 men in northern Ill
inois. forming part Of the famous
''Mulligan Guards"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
She Ys.lhsa a Priest.

ST. Paul. Mimi. Oct 17.-AIisS MIL
lie PottSieser, to marry whom the Rev.
Father William A. Dolan, formerly as
sistant at the cathedral. fOrsoOk the
church. has lost her priest husband.
The church never recognized the mar
riage. and the Rev. Father Dolan is
now doing penance IN a monastery in
Pennsylvania. while his wife is pre-
narinC TO 90 on the kfncP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Saws sItGaUp 20 Pat.

Omaha. Ncb.. Oct. 1T.-Chief OF Po-
Ice Donahue says: The next move on
the board is up to Pat Grove" i'm the
case in which the alleged kidnaper had
attracted so much attention. Prac-
tically all of the conditions laid down
for his surrender have been complied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Dry Dock rhat Carrie. the Belt.

Baltimore. Oct. 1.-THE immense
floating dry dock built by the Mary
land Steel company for the United
States government started Tuesday on
its journey to Algiers, La. 1t is ex-
pected the trip will occupy about n
month. The dock. said to he the larc
est of its kind in the world. is 90 feet
long and 125 feet wide. Its sides rise
fifty foot nhOvp fhp Jyafer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
That Mooted Coat Mine Trust.

Terrc Haute. Ind. Oct. 1.-THE re-
vived story that the Indiana coal oper-
atorS have been drawn into gigantic
coal trust of several states. and that
the amalgamation of the interests OF
the several states had been effected. is
denied by operators here. who speak
for four-ffths of the output Of the
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
SHOOT AND ROB
Pete T. Colgan Waylaid and
Relieved of $4,000 in
Kentucky.
MONEY TO PAY HANDS
Victim Had Drawn Funds
From Bank and Was on
Way to Office.

Middleboro, KY, Oct. 17.-Pete L.
Colgan, paymaster at the Virginia
iron furnaces, was waylaid, shot and
robbed of $4,000 about midway be-
tween town and the furnaces this
morning.
To Pay Hands.
Colgan had drawn the money from
the bank and was taking it to the
Office to pay the hands.
Colgan will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
lanes II. Eckels so Charac-
terizes Sub-Treasury Be-
fore B B4nkers.
WANTS NO LEGAL TENDER
Memorial to President Nc
Kinley is Adopted by
Rising Vote.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE
American Bankers association con-
vention adjourned sine die this
afternoon.
A memorial to the memory Of Pres
ident Mckinley was adopted by ris-
ing vote. James II Eckels made an
address to the convention on Assets
Currency" He says he would like to
zee legal tenders retired, as there is
always a possibility of their reissue
in a form that will be detrimental to
the country.
sub-rreasuTy . Menace.
He also would like to see the abol-
ishment OF the sub-treasury, which he
said stands as a menace to the trade
and commerce of the country because
it locks up money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
rniursdin.Footbalf Game.

Hartford. Conn. oct. 1T.-Fred c.
Meridith. left end on the Trinity col
lege football team. lies in a critical
condition as n result of an injury re-
ceived on the gridiron. He has con-
cussion of the brain, and at a consulta-
tion of physicians held it was decided
that his recovery was doubtful. al.
though not wholly despaired Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Shaw Opens Hi. Campaign.

New London, Ia. Oct. 17.-Gover-
nor Shaw addressed Il meeting Tues
day night 4 tOrchligbt procession
made the city glare of light. Rep
resentative Thomas Hedge. of Bur
lington. presided The governor spoke
on state and national issues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
EARL RUSSELL RELEASED
FROM LONDON PRISON

London, Oct. 17.-Ea-l Russell,
who was sentenced in July last by
the house of lords to three months
imprisonment for bigamy.-was re-
lease, from Jail today. He is in good
health. 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17

In medieval times the best perfumes
were made in France and Italy, the
perfumers of those countries acquiring
q dexterity unknown elsewhere and
possessing many secret methods of
manufaeture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17

One day as the Elephant was passing
through the forest he came upon n
Hare who had fallen into a pool and
was shivering with cold. and in his
good heartedness he stopped and called
out:
How. now. Mrs. Hare, but what is
the trouble hereE'
''Alas. but 1 fell into the pond and
am almost dying with chilli walled
the Hare.
Say you so. Ali, but we can easily
remedy that. 1 will lie down beside
you. and the hcas of my body will soon
make YOU warm and bIithc again"
And the Elephant tumbled down with
q grunt and groan and observed that
he was always cheerfulIy willing to put
himself out for the sake of others, es-
pecially for the weak and helpless.
After a quarter of an hour, and not
hearing from the Hare, he rose up TO
inquire if she felt better, and to his sor-
row and CONSERVATION he discovered
that he had crushed the life out of her
as he laid down.
Moral: Our friends injure us more
than our enemies.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
FaIrbnnkn Opens I'm Nebrnska.

Geneva, Neb.. Oct. I7.-Senator Fair
banks, of Indiana. and Senator Diet
rIchs. of Nebraska. formally opened the
state campaign for the Republicans at
= largely attended mass meeting here
last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Hull Doing Well.

Des Moines, Ost. 17.-Congressman
Hull is much improved 1t has been
settled he is not suffering with appen-
diciti3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17

The Janitor-The people OH the
'steenth floor say the rent is higher
than the fat.
The Agent-And between you and
me they are slower in their payment
than the Observation-Disclosures News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17

The most disastrous times have pro-
dUced the greatest minds. The purest
metal comes OF the most ardent fur
mace. the most brilliant lightning from
the darkest clouds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
YOUNG soonndreI, Cnnrht.

Columbus O.. Oct. 1I.-Dow and
John Parsons and Edward Mitchell
have been arrested on the charge
of attempting to extort 81 900 black
mail from Joseph ]. Tanian. They
were caugbt ssredhanded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Ininois Central stock Increased !.

Chicago. Oct. 1T.TAt the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the IL
linois Central railroad, which was held
here yesterday. an iTicrease Sc in the capi-
tai stock from S66 dOo.0G0 to S79.200.-
600 was authorized The additional
capital will be used lin physical better
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
rextiI. workers threaten Strike.

Berlin. Oct. 1.-THE textile workers
at VOgtland have made a demand for
higher wages. declaring that unless
these are granted they will go on strike
nof O0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Iowa burglar Arrested.

Washington. Oct. t1T.-A dispatch to
the postofficez rtlepaf-fment announces
the arrest of George NunslelL alias
Wilson. for burglafiziBE the Albert
City and other Iowa pestoffices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
NoncommittnI About His Health.

Robert-Oh, / suppose Tom is all
right. but he is so close L,outhed. For
instance, when 1 saw him today ask
ed him, How are you?" and he gave
me an evasive answer.
Richard-And what was that?
Robert-He said, How are your
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-17
Emrre.. Augu.t. Not wen.

Berlin. Oct. 1T.-Empress Augusta
Victoria is still confined to her sick
room.