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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
ASSESSMENT OF
STATE $o21,752.8OO
Increase Over 1901 Shown to BE
1929, ,S16,271 in Illi-
noiS.

Springfield. ILL.,, Oct. 16.-The state
board of equalization yesterday re-
ceived returns from Madison county.
the last county in the state to report
on its assessment. With this county
included, the grand total of the as
sessment in all the counties of the
state for 1902 amounts to 1921, 1872 500,
a net increase over the assessment
for 1901 of 1929, ,S16.271.
The increase in Cook county is $23,-
S30,O33. Kankakee county shows an
increase of $1,41S,344. in Perry coun-
ty there is an increase of S4oa,otV.
Lake county's increase amounts to
$407,9S5. Increases are shown in IS
counties and decreases in 20 coun-
ties. VIII county shows Il decrease
of $T32.3 800, and in LaSalle county the
decrease is S37S.131.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
LATEST MOVE IN COLOMBIA
President Captured by a General Who Pro-
.cIaims Himself Dictator.

President Captured by a General Who Pro-
.cIaims Himself Dictator.
Frankfort-on-the-M Main, Oct. 16.-The
Frankfurter Zeitung publishes a dis
patch saying that General Fernandez
has captured President MarrOquin, of
Colombia, and has proclaimed himself
dictator
President Marroquin procured the Of
flee of president of Colombia by ar
bitrarily depOsing President Sanclem-
ente, July 81, 1900. MarroQuin was
vice president of the country. In Oc-
tober of last year a conspiracy to over
throw Marroquin was discovered. The
then minister of war and several prom
inent Conservatives were implicated
in the conspiracy. 1t was also pur-
posed to reinstate President Sanclem-
ente in office. The plot failed. Gen
eral Fernandez was the Colombian
minister of war He was appointed
to office in February, 1902.
Panama, Oct. 16.-El Tempo, a new
paper published in Bogota by certain
well-known members of the Liberal, or
revolutionary party, said in recent
of the fighting on the isthmus of Pan
anna was greatly in favor of the in
terestS of Nicaragua in the matter of
an isthmian canal, because it prevents
Colombia from approving the canal
bill within a reasonable length of
time The paper expressed the hope
that political obstinacy and the heat
of the field CT battle would not blind
General Herrera to the interests of the
country.
1t reminded the Liberals that politi-
cal interests in certain republics OF
South America are very transitory, and
that the sacrifice to them of the perma-
nent interests of Colombia not only
shows a lack of patriotism, but gives
Senator Morgan the right to express
himself concerning Colombia as he has
done. The article ends with a warning
to the revolutionists that to continue
fighting on the isthmus is to serve
openly the interests of Nicaragua with
immense detriment to those of Co.
lombia.
Cape Haytien, Oct. I6.-Limbe has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
OF THE MATTER OF FUEL
Wood Scheme for Ann Arbor-City Coal
Yard PrOposed-Denounced for
Greedinessi

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 16.-Colonel
Henry s. Dean, agent of the universi-
ty, is out with the proposition that
the city appropriate $4,000, buy tim
Der, have wood cut and sell it at cost
to people unable to get fuel this win
ter. Mayor Copeland has called a ses-
sion of the council to consider the mat
ter.
Kalamazoo, Mich, Oct. 16.-A plan
for coal yard to be owned and op-
Grated by the city has been brought
up before the council. 1t is suggest
ed that the council purchase all the
coal needed for the citys use, and also
retail it for spot cash at practical cost.
Coal dealers receive 2,200 pounds for
a ton, thus it is claimed the city would
have 200 pounds off every ton for the
poor
Pontiac, Mich, Oct. 16.-Any coal
dealer who will buy soft coal for So
per ton and then demand SIS for it is
the consummation of greediness. So
said Rev. G.. W. Jennings, of the
Methodist church, from his pulpit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
SOUFRIERS is
IN ERUPTION
Volcano on Island Of st. Vincent
Disturbed and Much Dust
Falls.

Kingstown, Oct. 16.-There were
slight eruptions of Soufriers volcano
between and last night. increasing
to a full eruption at 1 this morning,
lasting until 4:3O a. IN. 1t was ac-
companied by a fall of coast sand
Kingstown is not damaged.
Bridgetown, Island of Barbados.
Oct. 16.-Volcanic dust from Souf-
riers. the volcano on the island of st.
Vincent, falling here caused the stop
page of business. 1t was so dark at
10 this morning that it was necessary
to light lamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
PRESIDENT KEEPS AT WORK
Burns the Midnight Oil I'm His Effort to
Solve the Problem.

Washington, Oct 16. = President
Roosevelt last night resumed consid-
Grafton of the strike situation, taking
it up in the light developed as the
result of his two conferences during
the day with Mitchell. He went out
for a long drive after those confer
ences and on returning met Carroll
d. Wright, commissioner of labor, ana
Sargent, commissioner of immigration.
These gave the president the beneht
of their views. Later two strangers
to those about the temporary White
House called and were shown upstairs.
1t was reported that these gentlemen
were Robert Bacon and George W.
Perkins, members of the banking firm
of ]. Z. Morgan & Co. The confer
ences with the four gentlemen named
lasted an hour.
These conferences were kept up al
most until the I'VE sma' hours" those
present being the president all the time
and night, Sargent, Root, Cortelyou
and the two strangers at different
times. Wright and Sargent, about mid
night, communicated to the president
the views of representative of the
coal operators on the statement of
Mitchell as to the position of the min
ers. While nothing was made public
ministration quarters close to the presi-
dent that Mitchell is too stiff in his po-
sitiOn and too insistent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
HE COULDN'T MAKE GOOD
RObber Who Tried TO Scare a Society WO-
man Out of Her Diamond
Jewelry.

New York, Oct. 16.-Gaining admis-
sion as caller to the apartments of
Mrs. Amy G. Watkins man who gave
his name as Henry Dawson handed
her statement which began with
these words: Make no outcry. L have
bag of dynamite which l will drop
if you don't give me your diamonds" )"
Mrs. Watkins did make an -Outcry
and Dawson rushed from the house
taking his bag and drawing IL revolver
as he went. He was met at the door
by policeman who arrested him and
found that the bag was empty. Daw-
son was held for trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
SECOND WRECK
IN WEEKS TINE
At One Point Kills Two Men, Fatally
Wounds One and In
jures Others.

Greencastle, Ind, Oct. 16.-The fast
west-bound passenger train, No. 1, on
the Vandalia railroad. and No. s, the
Terre Haute and indianapolis train.
collided at Reelsville, eight miles west
of here yesterday about 3 p. IN. killing
two men, fatally injuring one other
and seriously wOunding six others. The
dead are: james Hermsen, mail clerk,
Greencastle; G. II. Kilby. MARSHALL
vile, Pa. Injured-Jesse Kennedy,
Rushville, mail clerk, both legs broken
and internal injuries, will probably die;
w. l.. Boyd, Richmond, mail clerk,
sprained back and scalp wounds; j.
J. Traub, Indianapolis, mail cerlk,
bruised; Edward Rife, indianapolis,
brakeman. legs broken; Albert c. He'd
ding. engineer. indianapolis. right hip
dislocated, and bruised; George Likert.
conductor, indianapolis, bruised and
cut about hea. Seven passengers,
slightly bruised, continued their jour
ney.
This is the second wreck at Reels
vile on the Vandalia within two
weeks. The first was the collision of
two freight trains As far as can be
ascertained the cause of the wreck yes
terday was the failure of the agent at
Harmony to deliver an order to No. s,
which left there on No. 21's time.
When the trains cOllided they We're
both going at full speed. The en-
gines and two front cars were tele-
scoped, almost completely burying the
engines The two train crews jumped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
he WANTED REAL WAR
So He Ran Away from His Military Acad-
emy and Went Down to South
America,

New York. Oct. 16.-R. G. Leeds,
the young son of w. b. Leeds, presi-
dent of the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific railroad, has arrived at this
port from Panama, where he had been
seized by the United States consul, act
ing under instructions. Young Leeds
was put on board the steamer which
brought him here.
While at a military academy he con-
ceived the idea of running away to
Colombia, where there is real war on
account of the uprising of insurgents.
He is 16 years old. The boy went
from the steamers pier to the family
residence in Fifth avenue, where his
mother lay ill on account of his dis
appearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Lucky People at st. Paul.

st. Paul, Oct. 16.-Frank Werner,
messenger to the chief of police, has
located in st. Paul the heirs to an es-
tate of $500,000 in Providence, Il. L.
Two of the lucky people are Mary \.
Geer, employed as a buyer in Sev-
enth street department store, and Mar
garet Geer, who keeps house for her
sister. There are also two brothers
who are married and live in St Paul.
Providence, r. l.. Oct. 16.-There is
no fortune of S5O0,OOO held here await
ing heirs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
ENDOF STRIKE
NOW REACHED
Arbitration Triumphs in
Conference Early
This Morning.
COMMISSION is NAMED
Main Point for Which
the Miners Contended
for Conceded.
COMMISSION is NAMED
Commission to Settle the Big
Coal Strike.

Brig. Gen. John NJ. Wilson, L. S.
A., retired Gate chief of the en-
gineer corps, L. S. Az, Washing
ton, ID. c.
Z. w. Parker. Washington. d. c.,
an expert mining engineer.
Hon. George Gray, Wilmington
Del, as judge of the United States
court.
f. f. Clark, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
grand chief of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors.
Thomas II. Watkins, of Scran-
ton, Pa.
Bishop John L. Spalding, of Peo-
ria, III.
non. Carol ID. Wright, labor
commissioner, recorder of the
commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

been evacuated by the revOlutionist'S
army. Gen. Nord, war minister, is
marching on Gonaives.
Port Au Prince, Oct. 16.-Troops of
the provisional government are
marching on Gonaives. the headquar-
ters of the revolutionists. 1t is re-
ported Firmin, the revolutionary
leader, has gone into exile.
Port Au Prince. Oct. Lett was Ia
ter announced that Firmin, with all
the principal leaders of the revolu
ton, had embarked on the United
States cruiser Cincinnati and VIII
probably be taken to Jamaica.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
should BE Giren a rreda1.

Marquette, Mich, Oct. 16. = Agent
Towne, of Duluth, of the South Shore
and dAtlanticrailroad surprised two bur-
glars at work in the station at Lake
Nebagamon. In the fight that followed
he shot and instantly killed one of the
robbers, and wounded the other. The
latter escaped with a posse in pursuit.
The safe was blown open with dyna-
mite, but the robbers had no opportuni-
ty to rifle it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
JOHN COMPLIMENTED
Gen. Young Finds Things at Al
dershot He Thinks Uncle
Sam Should Have.
AN UP-To-DATE sETTING-UP SYSTEM
Proposes the Sending of British Non
CONS" Here To Teach Us
Few Points.

London. Oct. 16.-The Pilgrims club,
the newly organized Anglo-United
States organization, gave luncheon
to Generals Corbin, Wood and Young
yesterday at the Carleton hotel. Major
General Sir William Nicholson, who
occupied the chair, toasted King Ed
ward and President Roosevelt. War
Secretary Brodrick proposed toastS to
the United States army and the Wis
iting generals, praising the former and
expressing his pleasure at seeing such
distinguished representatives of that
service. The generals replied. Ambas-
sador Choate and Anthony Hope spoke
of the value of such meetings in foster
ing good relations between the two
countries.
Something New at AldershOt.
General Young has secured the con-
sent of Earl Roberts and Secretary
Brodrick to Il plan to send a dozen of
the best British non-commissioned Of
ficers to the United States in order
that they may give an exposition of
the gymnastic training which is now
carried out in the British service. The
war office will pay the expenses of
the British soldiers General Young
hopes to be able to get the war de-
partment at Washington to send n doz-
en- United States non-commissioned Of
ficers to England, so that they may in
vestigate the developments of the set
ting up drill in its up-to-date form as
it is practiced in this country.
Something We Can Learn.
General Young said to Il representa-
tive of the Associated Press: THE
gymnastic exhibition we saw at Al
dershOt beats anything we have got in
the way of smartness. The men who
took part in it We're non-commissioned
officers qualifying as gymnastic in
structors. 1t was the finest thing l
have ever seen in that line, and l feel
sure that an interchange of expert
ences in this branch of military train
ing will be of mutual benefit to both
countries. Earl Roberts received my
suggestion with regard to the British
=oIdiers going to the United States,
and picked out the team to go. with
the greatest enthusiasm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
wreoked At the Harbor Mouth.

Holland. Mich, Oct. 16.-The steam
barge Hattie Il. Purdue was wrecked
at the harbor entrance early yester-
day during a storm. Captain hem-
ming and the crew of four men We're
saved. The barge was trying to make
the harbor, but missed the channel
and went aground. She is 123 feet in
length and valued at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

followed very promptly. Bacon and
Perkins, partners of AIorgan's bank
ing firm, were present at the final
conference as representative of the
operators. When the gathering broke
up all present were in high good hu-
NOR, and there was a general eX-
change of congratulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Coal HIeber at IndianaDolts.

indianapolis, Oct. 16.-The Indiana
bituminouS coal operators put up the
price of Indiana block coal another
notch Tuesday and made it 60 cents
more at the mines. The coal has been
selling for $3.50 a ton in Indianapo-
lis. 1t will now be put above 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
seventy BuIgarians Captured.

ConstantinopIe. Oct 16.-According
to official dispatches seventy Bulgar-
ians were captured from one band in
the Seres district and a number of 9th
ers were killed or wounded. Smaller
bands were scattered and their arms
were also captured. The villagers are
returning and giving up their arms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

Washington, Oct. 16.-The great an
thracite coal strike is settled. y
commission of six persons, with Il
seventh, Carol ID. Wright, as record
er. will adjust the differences between
the operators and miners. President
Mitchell will take the necessary meas
ures to call the strike off. The presi-
dent will urge immediate resumption
of mining, and operations are expect
ed to begin next week.
The announcement that the strike
was off was made by Secretary RUot-
shortly after l o'clock this morning.
Organized labor has a representative
in the person of f. f. Clark, grand
chief of the Order of Railway Con
ductors. The president added Bishop
Spalding of Peoria, ILL.,. to the list
of five members suggested by the op-
orators. As named the commission
is perfectly satisfactory to both Nit
cheIl and Sargent. commissioner of
immigration, and to the operators
through Bacon and Perkins, of Nor
gan's banking firm. The final out
come followed series of confer
enees, beginning with two during the
day with President Mitchell and two
during the night with Bacon and Per
kins. Events moved quickly at the
last. the president being determined
on a speedy settlement. The commits
sion will assemble in a few days and
choose a chairman, probably Gen.
Wilson. 1t then will arrange for ses
sions and testimony.
The Concluding Conference
President Roosevelt last night re-
sumed consideration of the strike
situation, taking it up i'll the light de-
veloped as a result of the confer
ences with Mitchell. Early in the ey-
ening he had a conference with La
Dor Commissioner Wright and Immi
grafton Commissioner Sargent. Later
two men, supposed to be Robert Ba-
con and George w. Perkins, partners
of j. Pierpont Morgan, were shown to
the presidents room. This confer
ence lasted an hour. At 10 o'clock
the president and Secretary Root
went into conference and were later
joined by a stranger, supposed to be
one of MOrgan's partners. At IL: 53
Sargent and Wright returned to the
White House and were shown into the
presidents room, their visit being in
accordance with an understanding
when they left about o'clock that
they should return later in the even
ing At midnight a conference was
still in progress.
Reaching of the Agreement
The first sign of breakup of the
conference was at 1856, when Sec
retary Cortelyou came from the con-
ference room and announced that ar
official statement of the strike situa-
tion would be made in half an hour.
Shortly after / o'clock Secretary
Root came out laughing and happy
and spread the glad tidings that
common ground of agreement had
been reached and that the strike was
practically ended. 1t was learned
few moments later that the chief
feature of the agreement was the adj
dition of a sixth member to the COM
mission. the surmise following that
the additional member would be more
particularly a representative of labor.
1t was said at the same time that
now as an agreement had been arriv-
ed at as to the means of determining
the differences, the president would
insist on the immediate resumption
of work at the mines, and that he haCs
reason to expect his advice would be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
She Wore Too Many Clothes.

Anderson, Ind. Oct 16-Mrs. Ger
trude Cant. said to be of Indianapolis.
has been sentenced for the second time
to the woman's reformatory for lar
ceny. When she was arrested she was
wearing three waists and three skirts
belonging to Mrs. Fitzpatrick, of Ell
uaand, for whom she worked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
FREEMAN Instantly Killed.

Sparta, Wis, Oct. 16.-In head
end collision on the Chicago and North
western road, between double-head-
er north-bound freight and a south
bound freight train between Summit
and Norwalk, ten miles south of this
city. Fireman Davis was instantly
killed and three trainmen were badly
iniured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Million Dollar Club House.

Chicago, Oct. 16-Action that means
the erectionof a new club house to cost
81, ,OO0, 900 has been taken by the Union
League club. The organization de-
cided to purchase the ground upon
which the present club house stands
for S36O 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
BIG COAL SHIPMENT
SINKS IN OHIO RIVER

Cattlettsburg. KY, Oct. To- One
hundred and fifty thousand bushels of
bituminous coal and IL barges were
sunk in the Ohio river near here early
today as the result of Il collision of
the towboat Fred Wilson with the
dixie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Two YounpLads Drowned.

DelafieId, Wis, Oct. 1.-two lads,
George Peterson. aged 3 years, son of
X. ID. Peterson. of Milwaukee, and Aus
brey Clahin, aged II. who hailed from
Chicago, were drowned yesterday
while out sailing on Lake Nagawicka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

dents physicians. after the usual
visit this morning, announced that he
is progressing finely and in excellent
spirits. The president is in receipt
of scores of kilograms of congratula-
tion upon his efforts to effect n settle
ment of the strike. 1t is understood
the members of the arbitration COM
mission have indicated to the presi-
dent their willingness to accept the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Chowfa Goes to Delaware.

Washington, Oct. 16.-ChOwfa Maha
Vatiravudh, the crown prince of Siam,
and party left here yesterday for VIII
mington, Del, where they will be en-
tertained by General James E. Wilson,
retired, L. s. \.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC SPREADS:
PALESTINE IS AFFLICTED

Jerusalem. Oct. 16-The epidemic
of cholera is spreading rapidly in
Palestine. At GAIA there have been
thirty to forty deaths daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
John 0'DOnneII Suspend
ded From British
Lower House
is MUCH EXCITEMENT
Shouts Defiance and
Shakes His Fist at
Ba1four.

London, Oct. 16.-During an eXcit
ing scene in the house of commons
today Premier Balfour moved the
suspension of John O'Donnen. The
latter crossed the floor. stood in front
of Balfour, shouted defiance and
shook his fist in the premier's face.
.O'Donnell was suspended by a vote of
341 to 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Health i'm the Navy Was Good.

Washington, Oct. 16.-The first an
nual report of Surgeon General Rixey
shows that the health of the navy and
marine corps was good throughout the
past fiscal year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Send OF for President.

Vienna, Oct. 16.-In the discussion
of the coal strike in the United
States, Zeit today makes highly eu-
logistic comment on President Roose-
velt's action. 1t says: THE presi-
dent filed the role in the worlds the
atre as special pleader in behalf of
the oppressed, vacant since the death
of Gladsfnne'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Opens without Formalities.

London, Oct. 16.-Parliament re-
opened today without any usual for
malities. the house proceeding imme-
diately to the business of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Uncle Sam owns : Gold Mine.

of gold has been made while excavat-
ing for the federal building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Castro i'm q Bad Way.

President Castro appears to be sur
rounded by his enemies. The town of
FL Consejo, which lies back of La
Victoria, is occupied by the revOlu-
tionistS. Valencia is believed to be
doomed. Those who were wounded in
the fighting are still without medical
assistance or care. They lie on the
battlefield as they fell and the scene
there is one of great horror.