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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05

WOULD LEGIsLATE 1T "OFF."
Peoples Alliance Has Plan for Ending
the Strike-Goy. stones View.


HaZleton, Pa. Sept. 5.-The conven-
tiOn of the Peoples Alliance. called
for the purpose of putting some plan
in operation for the settlement of the
anthracite miners strike, opened yes
terday with about seventy-five dele
gates III attendance. representing fif-
teen different coal region towns \
committee consisting of one member
from each Alliance represented was
appointed TO ncofer as TO the best
method to be adopted by the conven-
tion for bringing about. if possible,
termination of the struggle. The COM
mittee appointed to draw up a plan
reported unanimously in favor of
special session of the state legislature
to enact the following legislation as
proposed by the convention:
Compulsory arbitration; that pres
ent legislation be revised so that the
state may have more power over for
eign corporations doing business with
in its borders: passage of law max
ing it illegal for any person under 21
years of age TO be employed more than
eight hours Il day. and that those ar
ticles of the state constitution which
relate to the control vested in the leg
islature over the charters of corpora
tionS, etc. be made effective. \ mo-
ton that the weighing of coal be also
made compulsory was voted down.
The president of the HaZleton board
of trade has sent telegram to the
governor asking him not to recognize
the Alliance.
Harrisburg. Pa, Sept 5.-GOvernor
Stone was waited upon by a commit
tee from the state legislative board of
railroad employees of Pennsylvania
yesterday afternoon and requested to
take immediate steps to bring about
a settlement of the strike in the an
thracite coal regions. and if necessary
call an extra session of the legislature
for the enactment of compulsory ar
bitration law.
Governor Stone replied that if by
calling Il special session of the Iegis-
lature a law could be passed that
would be constitutional and would set
tie the strike and prevent others he
would not hesitate to call a special
session. He regarded the strike as of
sufficient public interest to justify an
extra session of the legislature if il
would solve the difficulty; but he
would not call special session if nc
satisfactory law could be passed or
good come out of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
sLUooED AND DRAGGED OUT
Fate of a Man Who Was stunning in a
TanEIefoot store.

OwoSsO, Mich, Sept. 5.-Since May
or Emery's failure in saloon reform Il
year ago the salOonkeepers have con-
Quoted business practically to suit
themselves, nearly all doing a Syste-
matte back-dOor business Sundays and
holidays. The condition of the liquor
traffic here is ROW worse than ever
before in the city's history. Labor day
front doors We're locked until $50
when they were opened and the sa-
looms did Il fourishing trade all day
long.
The ministers thought they would
go after Mayor White for allowing Il
wide-open policy, but state that they
will do nothing but create public sen
timent against the saloons. Things
have come to such 4 pass, they say,
that they realize the saloon men can
not he convicted. Monday evening
John Castle. an ardent PrOhibitiOnist.
while Summing" was asked what
he wanted in one place, and when he
replied Nothing" was knocked down
and dragged out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
HEAD WATERS ROMANCE
Involved His Suicide. and a Society yTOm-
an Caused 1t All.

an Caused 1t All.
Cincinnati, Sept. 5.-There are sen
satiOnal developments in connection
with the suicide last Tuesday night OF
George Conrad, head waiter of the
Gibson House. His wife, on finding
in his possession letters from the wife
of prominent business man. was SUI
ing him for divorce and Il wealthy
society woman for damages, on ac-
count of the alienation of affections.
The attorneys of Mrs. Conrad ap-
pealed to the postal authorities. and
among the letters from Conrad to the
woman of whom he was enamored
there was one in which Conrad outlined
his plan Ito convey his wife 10 the
middle of the Ohio river. upset the
skiff as though by accident. swim
ashore himself and leave Mrs. Conrad
to drown.
When Conrad was confronted by his
wife and attorneys with this letter
and knew he would be prosecuted
criminally, he had hurried interview
with the woman for whom he had de-
serted his wife. and then killed him
self. Mrs. Conrad says he repeated
ly invited her to take boat rides. but
she had been forewarned. The impli-
cation of well known woman here
in the damage suit of Mrs. Conrad has
caused a great sensation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
STATE TICKET COMPLETE
Wisconsin Democrats smash States and
DisappOint Fixers.


Milwaukee. Sept. 5.-The Wisconsin
Democratic state convention concluded
its labors at Il late hour yesterday.
Following is the complete list of NOM
nations: Governor. David $. Rose,
Milwaukee; lieutenant governor, John
w. Wattawa, of Kewaukee; secretary
of state, Louie y. Lange, of Fond du
Lac; state treasurer, Ed l.. Lucllow,
of BarabOo; attorney general. Olaf II.
Skaar, of Lacrosse; superintendent of
public instruction, Karl \. Mathie, of
Wausau; railroad commissioner. Will
liam y. Redner. of Ashland; insurance
commissioner, William Ferber, of New
London.
The convention smashed many of
the states which had been prepared
early in the day, and still later i'll con-
ference during noon hour. One of the
sensations of the day was an attempt
to induce Wattawa to withdraw from
the ticket because of certain rumorS
concerning him. He refused absolutely
to entertain the proposition, and the
cOnferrees then set about to fix up Il
slate for the balance of the ticket
which to their minds would be win
ner. In this they were far from being
successful.
Another sensation was the turning
down of n resolution just before the
convention adjourned indOrsing ''the
national platform" without saying any
thing as to what national platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
WILL MOVE SLOWLY
The Matter of Getting Ready to
Begin Digging the
Big Ditch
IN CANAL TREATY PARTICULARLY
Question of Control of the Locality
Will Enter Into
1t.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Long-contin-
ued negotiations probably will be nec-
eSSary between this country and Co
lombia before an acceptable treaty is
agreed upon whereby the United States
will acquire perpetual control of Il ca
nal zone. Colombia objects to some
of the cardinal features of the United
States proposals. First OF these is n
perpetual lease or cesSion of control
over the zone through which the canal
will run. 1t is stated by the Colom-
bian government that this perpetual
lease cannot be given under Colombian
law, and that if it is insisted upon an
amendment to the constitution or spe-
cial legislation will be necessary.
On the other hand Secretary HAY is
well enough acquainted with the tenn
per of the senate and people of this
country TO know that nothing less than
perpetual control of the canal zone will
be satisfactory. Another point insisted
upon by Colombia is that the strip
shall be subject to Colombian laws.
though ii consents to the appointment
of United States magistrates TO adj
minister these laws. Ii is Il question
whether the senate will agree TO this
arrangement. Costly works. vast eX-
penditures of money and thousands of
lives Will be within the jurisdiction
OF that strip of country, and divided
jurisdiction or confusion of laws could
not lac permitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
BALDWIN SREJO|NDER
Arctic Explorer Replies to the
Talk That Has Been Cur.
rent About His Trip.
WHY he DID NOT "GET THERE
He Also Gives His Version of the
Trouble with the Sailing
Master Johannssen.

London, Sept. 5.-In response to n
telegram from the Associated Press
Evelyn B. Baldwin has telegraphed to
the Associated Press an explanation
of the causes of his failure to reach
the pole and the cause of his dispute
with Captain Johannssen, of the Amer
lea, etc, as follows. The telegram is
dated Tromsoe, Norway, Sept. 4:
The public has been deceived by
false reports regarding the expedition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Return to Cape HaYtIen.
BIG CAR ON TRIAL "TRIP
TrI-City Railway Double Trucker Brought
to Rock Island Side.

The first OF the double-truck cars
turned oJt of the Davenport shops of
The Irl-City Railway company was
given Il trial trip on the lines on this
side of the river today, with officials
and newspaper men as passengers.
The cir glided along as smoothly as
the initiated motors. 1t is n feet in
length and Will seat ~ passengers.
1t is thoroughly metropolitan in cpn-
structiop and doubtless VIII be serv-
iceabIe in the growing business of the
company. The car mas been hereto-
fore miIutely described in these COLI
'ImnS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
uying Locomotives in Germany.

Washington. Sept 5.-Italy, India,
Denmark and Siam have placed or
ders to the amount of nearly 81 ,5OO.-
COO for locomotives in Germany, ac-
cOrding to a report made public at the
state department from United States
Consul LANCER, ut SOlingen, dated
Aug. 2. In making this announcement
the consul points out that the German
export of locomotives and traction en-
gines has increased from s., ,6S9, 400 in
1899 to S5,259,000 in 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Congratulations from Rulers.

Washington. Sept 5.-Congratula-
tions are pouring in on the president
over his escape from death WedneS-
day. Among them are kilograms from
Emperor William. President Loubet,
and the Shah of Persia. The repre-
sentatives of the governments here
gnerally called at the state department
and expressed their congratulations.
The president has replied in detail to
each personal telegram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Frost Comes with September.

Omaha. Neb.. Sept. 5.-Forecaster
Welsh, of the weather bureau, has re-
ports which Indicated frOsts Wednes-
day night in northwestern Nebraska,
portions of South Dakota and western
Iowa. In Antelope county, this state,
the thermometer was as low as 81. and
at Huron there was heavy frost.
There was also light frost in the Mis-
souri, valley, but it did little or no
damage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Indictment. We're Quickly Pound.

Minneapolis, Sept. 5.-The investi-
CATION by the federal grand jury into
the alleged unjust discrimination in
freight rates by the Wisconsin Central
was brought to an abrupt close late
yesterday when most of the witnesses
in attendance were told that the inves-
tigation was ended and their irattehGance
would not be required. 1t is under
stood that indictments will be returned
against traffic officials of the Wiscon-
sim Central road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Durbin After the Purilists.

Indianapolis, Sept. 5.-Governor
Durbin has heard of the proposed prize
fight advertised to take place at Il
future date at the Greenfield carni-
val. He has instructed the sheriff to
permit no violation of the law. What
the sheriff may do is not known ut the
state house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Appointments Confirmed.

Rome, Sept. 5.-The pope confirm
ed the appointment of Right Rev.
John NJ. Farley. as auxiliary bishop
of New York. in succession to the
late Archbishop Corrigan, and of
Right Rev. George Montgomery. bish-
OPP of Los Angeles, Cal, as coadjutor
of the Most Rev. Patrick William
Riordan, archbishop of San Francis
co. the latter with the right of sue
ceSSion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
stiIr Hunting for Strains murderer.

Sioux City, Ia. Sept 5.-Big posses
are still securing the country in
search of Ed earns, who shot Sheriff
Strain, of Monona county, on Monday
evening. More blOodhounds were put
on the trail yesterday, and the Off
GERS believe earns capture is certain.
Every avenue of escape is guarded by
armed men, Governor Cummins will
likely to offer $500 reward. Sheriff
Strain is still alive, but in a very. crit
ical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
why the Miners Are Out.

Springfield, Ills. Sept. 5.-W. ID.
Ryan, state secretarytr treasurer Of the
United Mine Workers, denies the re-
port that 250 miners employed in the
minC of the Penwell Coal company, at
Pana, are on strike. Miners appeared
prepared to work on Tuesday and
Wednesday, but as the mining COM
pany is without any one to fire its
boilers the men were unable to enter
the Dit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Admits Stealing enc Horse..

Lacrosse. Wis, Sept. 5.-William
Morrow, claiming to be Il farmer from
eastern Illinois, has been arrested by
Detectives Lyman and Coady as he
drove into the city with three horses
and a wagon, believed to have been
stolen. Morrow admits having stolen
severel sets Ofharness at Mabel, Mimi,
and the police say they have evidence
to believe him a member of notorious
gang of horse thieves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
pedch Reonrd Rroken.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Sept 5.-Tues-
day morning the record for number
of bushels of peaches offered for sale
on the city market was broken, over
$4,000 bushels being the amount
brought into the city. Prices were a
little lower than Saturday, early Craw-
fords bringing from so cents to 81. 10,
and Parnards from 30 to 60 cents per
buslei
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
London Cheers Isoers.

London, Sept. 5.-A conference be-
tween the boer generals, Botha, De-
Wet and Delarey, and Colonial Sec
retary Chamberlain was held today.
The generals were escorted to the
colonial office. They received a hearty
welcome from considerable crowds
assembled at either end of the route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
rIichIganfs Senatorship.

Detroit, Sept 5.-The candidacy Of
General r. y. AlGer for the United
States senatorship made vacant by the
death of Senator James Mcmillan has
been so well received that the friends
of w. G. Mcmillan, son of the senator,
say he has decided not to enter the
race. Prominent men have held a
meeting and decided to have d. NJ.
Ferry enter the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
HOW Japanese sIeep.

The Japanese never sleep with the
head to the north. This is because the
dead in Japan are always buried with
the head in that position. In the sleep
ing rooms of many of the private
houses and of hotels diagram of the
points of the compass is posted upon
the ceiling for the convenience or
guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
one-Pound Baby Is Dead.

Terre Haute, Ind. Sept. 5.-The l.
pound baby that was born few days
ago to Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Moreley
was found dead in bed few nights
later. The baby was perfectly formed.
and doctors had said that it would
DrobablV live
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05

Huntington, W. Va. Sept. 5.-It is
West Virginia is practically at an end.
At Il mass meeting of miners from all
the coal fields along the Norfolk and
Western railroad here yesterday it was
almost unanimously agreed to end the
strike. provided the operators would
take back all the old miners. and they
have signified their intention of doing
this. The miners have agreed to re-
turn to work next Monday morning.
1t is reported that President John
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers,
advised the strikers to return to work,
as he realized that winter was near at
hand and the miners in this field could
not hold out much longer. as almost
every one was dependent upon the
union for food and clothing.
Other strikers to Follow Soon.
1t is thought the strikers in the New
River and Kanawha fields VIII soon
follow the action of the strikers on
the Norfolk and Western. The Poca-
hontas mine continues to burn, but
the operators think that they will soon
have il under control. No violence
was reported from any quarter of the
Norfolk and Western coal field yeSter-
day.
w llkeSiaffc. Ia. sept. ,l.-t tEeSluenI
Mitchell last evening confirmed the
Associated Press dispatch stating that
the strike of miners in the PocahontaS
region had been declared off. He said
the strikers were granted some con-
ceSsions. but he could not say at pres
ent just what they were.
VIII Not Prosecute the Jury.
Charleston, W. Va, Sept. 5.-Justice
CottreH yesterday concluded not TO
prosecute for contempt of court a jury
that refused to render a verdict as
dict as directed by him. The case
grew out of eviction cases against a
number of striking miners. The justice
states as the reason for his conclusion
not to prosecute that most lawyers
hold that the common law does not
apply to justice courts in the matter
of Il general charge TO the jury. but
that the Justice of the peace is Il
creature of statutory law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
SYMPATHY WITH ] JNIoNlsM
rostomce Clerks Express It, but Dee line tn
JOIN the Federation.

JOIN the Federation.
Kansas City. Sept. 3.-1'he National
Association of Postofiice Clerks yes
terday by practically unanimous
vote rejected the proposition with af-
fiiliation with the American Federation
of Labor. Resolutions wer eadopted
declaring that such an alliance would
prove detrimental.
The resolutions express unqualified
sympathy with the aims and purposes
of the Federation of Labor. and assist
ance and support are promised that or
ganizatiOn in very way that will not
conflict with the postoffice clerks OBJ
legation to the government.
The convention in addition to eX-
pressing sympathy in addition to eX-
miners in PENNSYLVANIA took action to
give them practical aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
No Taste FOR Mathematics.

GLOW many times did you vote in
the recent electionY"
The prisoner was silent.
ANSWER the question! How many
times did you voter
"Marse Tom," pleaded the prisoner.
addressing the judge, "ain't you know
me long enough ter know dat L don't
know nuttin' tall bout 'rithmeticsT--
Atlanta Constitution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
why Did He Suicide /?

Sioux City, Ia, Sept. 5.-Herman
Hasche. cashier of the Doom Savings
bank, of Doom, Ia. committed suicide
by shooting himself. No cause is
known. His accounts are now being
examined, but it is believed they will
be found correct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Jockey Fatally aurt.

St Paul Sept. 5.-Jockey Burt Met
calf was fatally injured in the hurdle
race at the state fair grounds yester-
day. He had the mount on Jupiter,
and the horse stumbled at the third
hurdle, fell and rolled on the boy. The
Jockeys skull was fractured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
MAJ. RRACKETT
KILLS HIMSELF
National Guard Officer Suicides
While Despon-
dent.

Peoria, Sept. .5.-Maj. William S.
Bracket, of this city, was found
dead this morning in bed with a bull
let hole through the head.
1t is supposed ne killed himself
while despCnGent over family trou-
bles.
He was major of the Illinois Nation
al Guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
singer Robbed of Diamonds.

Stevens Point, Wis, Spet. 5.-Miss
Alice Gross. mezzo soprano from the
Chicago College of Music, has been
robbed of three diamond rings and a
brooch valued at $500 The work was
so cleverly done that the police have
no clew to the burglar or his method
of securing the jewels, which were
IOnlSpd in n dresser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
The situation.

as the situation is studied it becomes
more and more apparent to officials
here that the transfer OF the canal
zone by Colombia will have TO be prac-
ticalIy a transfer of sovereignty. laws
and all. to be effective for ithe enforce
ment of law and prOtectfOn of prop
erty. Whether Colombia will consent
to this transfer of sovereignty is a
grave question. One thing is apparent
it will take years of negotiation be-
fore the work can be begun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
"ooLoEN STATE LIMITED"
Is Prize Name Adopted by Rock Island for
Its New California Train.

Chicago. Sept. 5.-The prize of 500
offered by the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Railway company for
name for its new California train has
been awarded to T. II. Davies. who is
connected with the Denver office of
the New York Central. More than
1000 names were submitted. That sug-
gested by Davies, and which was Sc
Iected, is Golden State Limited"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Think nd Needs 2 Sow JAN.

Bedford, Ind, Sept. 5.-The county
council has ordered built ut once a
$4,000 Jail, TO be of stone, on account
of the many recent escapes from the
old hnildino
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
TWO DROWNED
AT CEDAR RAPIDS
William Sutton Perishes Attempting
to Rescue George
Cerny.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Sept. .
George Cerny, aged years, was
drowned in the mill raSe here last
night. William Sutton aktempted to
rescue the boy and also Rerished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
ONE STRIKE MAY END
Part of West Virginia Men Con-
cIude to Return to
Work.
WILL OTHERS FOLLOW EXAMPLE
Peoples Alliance at Work on the
Anthracite Prob
lem.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. st is
rumored here the New River and Kan
awha strike will be declared off at
once and The Chesapeake & Ohio
railroad has ordered all equipment
rushed back into the coal fields.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
Many Favor the Little BALLOT

Chicago, Sept. 5.-The Referendum
Leagues petition for little ballot
vote this fall to test public opinion on
the initiative and referendum by di-
rect vote has been signed by not fewer
than 15O. 900 persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
HEAVY LOSS
IN A BAT TIE
Troops of Gen. Nord, of
Haytian Government.
Defeated.
ESMANGARD PRISONER
Portion of Artillery in
Hands of the OPP
posing Force.

Cape Haytien. Hayti. Sept. 5.-The
troops of Gen. Alexis Nord. war min
lister for the provisional government,
We're defeated yesterday and the day
before near Limbe.
The opposing forces are said to
have lost heavily Gen. Esmangard,
who actually commanded the govern
ment force engaged, was captured by
the revolutionists and portion of
the government artillery fell into tho
hands OF the Artibonite force.
Return to Cape HaytIen.
After the defeat of his troops Gen.
Nord returned to Cape Haytien with
his staff. The general had an inter-
view yesterday with the French min
ister, NJ. Desprez, on the subject of
the threatening attitude assumed by
certain classes of the inhabitants
against foreigners.
The troops cf the provisional gov
ernment are demoralized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
VIII Review tine G. A, r.. Parade.

Washington, Sept. D. President
Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to
review the parade of veterans to oc-
cur during the forthcoming encamp-
ment of the G. A. Z. on Wednesday,
Oct. S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
or for Pottsdam.

Posen, Sept. emperor William,
the empress and Crown Prince Fred
erick William started at noon today
for Potsdam. They we're everywhere
heartily cheered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-05
One Coal Strike Is on.

Huntington, w. Va, Sept. 5.-At a
meeting of miners and operators held
at keystone yesterday the strike in
the Norfolk and Western field was de-
clared off. The men return to work