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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
On the Results of Battle
Now Raging in
Venezuela.
CAPITAL is MOVED
United States Offers Its
Good Offices to End
a War.

Willemstad, Oct. 1.-THE govern
that the revolutionists might attack
| Caracas, has been transferred to
Guaxpuro district without any town
being stipulated as headquarters of
the ministers.
WiIlemstad. Island of Curacao, Oct.
14.-An important enga cement began
yesterday morning near La Victoria be-
| tween the forces commanded by Presf-
| dent Castro. of Venezuela numbering
| 400 men. with fifteen guns. and the
revolutionary forces commanded by
| Generals MatoS. Mendoza. PeraloZa
and Riera. about 5000 men. with twen-
| ty-twO guns. At Valencia two hours
march from La Victoria. the sound of
! fierce Cannonading can he heard. Vice
| President Vicente Gomez left Caracas
yesterday by a special train with 500
men and a large amount of ammuni-
\ ton to reinforce President Castro.
Castros Troops Badly Beaten.
WillemStad. Island of Curacoa Oct
1.-THE troops of the Venezuelan gov
ernment have been repulsed while at
tempting again to occupy Coro. capital
of the state of Balloon, and sustained
heavy losses. y schooner with sixty
men on beard was sunk. An engage
ment was fought at GOyabO. three
hours from Caracas, Saturday. The
government force was defeated. losing
112 men. The revOlutiOnists have al
most completely encircled Caracas.
Now Here Comes San Domingo.
Port Au Prince. Oct. 14.-Acting on
the initiative United States Minister
Powell. of the diplomatic corps here,
has proposed a cessation of HOSTILE
ties in order to arrange the prelimi-
naries for peace between the revolu-
tionists and the provisional govern
ment.
Cape Haitien. Haiti. Oct. 14.-Gen-
eral DeSchamps. the governor of Porto
Plata, Santa Domingo. has taken up
arms against the provisional govern
ment of Santa Domingo, and risings
have occurred at Monte Christi, Da-
jabon, Savanett and Guayabin.
San Domingo. Santo Domingo. Oct.
IA former governor. named Navar-
ro, has revolted and taken possession
of Monte Christi, on the north coast
of Santo Domingo, near the Haytian
border. The government is taking
prompt measures to restore order.
Threatenings in the Balkans.
Vienna, Oct. 14.-Die Zeit publishes
a letter purporting to have been writ
ten by NJ ZOntcheff. president of the
Macedonian committee, since his sec
ond escape from prison, declaring that
the great struggle of the Bulgarians
had begun. lie says the people do not
aspire to the establishment of a great
Bulgaria. but that they are fighting
for freedom from typranny- NJ. Zont-
chef concludes his letter as follows:
1.-The struggle will only be ended by
the extirpaticn of Macedonian Chris
tians, and from their bones avengers
will arise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
BIoodboupds Ran Him Down.

Ottumwa, Ia, Oct. 14.-Edward Egg
bert, aged 26, son of a Melrose, Ia,
farmer, is under arrest charged with
an assault upon 13-year-old Gertie XII
lion. BIoodhounds were put upon the
trail of the girls assailant, and when
they led the officers TO bedroom in
the Hotel Murray, at Melrose, occu-
pied by Egbeyt, he was arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
MORGAN. IN CAPITAL
Financier Calls on Pres
ident Roosevelt and
Plan is Announced
Facts About the Strike.

Began May 10. 1902, dur
alton ........ 154 days
Miners and others ont
of work .........-...- ISS,5OO
Number of women af-
fected ......... 100000
Number of children af-
feeted ............. 2s5.OOO
Capital invested in
mines ................$5 Sol 100000
Operators daily loss in
price of coal ..... 443,5OD
Total loss caused by
strike ......... 1877. 800. 900
Loss i'm miners wages. 29,35O,000
Loss of operators 49,. 6S.sOO,OOO
Merchants loss in min
ing towns ....... 22.75O,OOO
Loss of mills and fac
tories closed ......... 100000
Merchants loss outside
district ...-...... 16,OOO.OOO
Loss of railways ... 34.OOO,OOO
Loss of business perma-
nentIy ........... s,OOO.OOn
Cost of troops in field. 1,s5O,OOO
Cost of coal and iron
police -..-.... 3.0OO,OUO
Loss TO railway men in
wages .... 275.OOO
Cost of maintaining
non-union men . 545 900
Damage to mines and
machinery -.. 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Died of His Exposure.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Oct. 14.-Halsey
Ross. postmaster and leading business
man at the Lehigh. wandered away
last Thursday night while suffering
with mentally alteration. He was
found on Saturday and died Sunday
from exposure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Death of a Prominent Doctress.

Oweso, n. Y, Oct. 14.-Dr. Elyira
Rainier. one of the most prominent wo-
men physicians in New York state.
died yesterday at her home here, aged
% years. She was born in Coldwater,
Mich, and was graduate of the Uni
Yersity of Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Cudahv I'm the OIL Business.

GI:thrie o. T., Oct. Ii. Michael
Cudahy, president of the Cudahy Pack
ing company, has just leased two Sec
tions of oil land i'm the Usage and
Cherokee nations and is quoted as say
ing that his company will spend S2,-
1000 in developing the property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
SHIPS SINK IN STORMS;
THE FATE OF THE sEAMEN

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Oct. IA. -
Whaleback barge 129, owned by the
United States Steel corporation, was
sunk by collision with her steamer.
Maunaloa, in gale on Lake Superior
yesterday afternoon. The crew were
all rescued by the steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
First OF the Season al NIinneapoIis.

Minneapolis, Oct 1.-THE first snow
of the season came eyesterday-the cold
est weather as well. 1t was the earliest
snow fall in seven years. In 1895 snow
was recorded Oct. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Small In a Double Sense.

"After all. remarked Smithers. yawn-
ing. cit is small world
'It has to be-" snapped Smuthers,
''to match some of the people in it,
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

Ashtabula, Ohio, Oct. 1.-THE
steamer c. b. Lockwood foundered i'm
storm off port last night. y boat
containing 10 members of the crew
has not been heard from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
VIENNA SURGEON
MUST ANSWER
Prof. Adolph Lorenz, Who Came to
Chicago to Operate, Cited
BY State Board,

Chicago, Oct. 14.-Prof. Adolph Lo
REM. the eminent Vienna surgeon,
who made a special trip to this coun-
try to operate upon the daughter of
j. Ogden Armour, has been cited to
appear before the state board of
health to answer to the charge Of
practicing medicine without a license
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
MEXICO MUST PAY S1,S2O,OO0
TO THE UNITED STATES

The Hague, Oct. 1.-THE arbitra-
ton court in the Pious fund case has
condemned Mexico to pay the United
states S1,s2O. 900 in Mexican currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
A Mnfter ~ A..

Grace-Thls photograph makes you
look so old
Gladys-Yes: It is an old picture, you
know.-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
YATES WELCOMES
THE DAUGHTERS
in Session at Spring
field.

Springfield. ILL.,, Oct. 14.-Gov. Yates
welcomed 200 delegates to the state
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton here today. Officers reports
show the Organization to be in i
f1ourishing condition. Officers will be
elected this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
GOV. odel1 seems to Have Home.

New York, Oct. 14.-Governor Odell
made this significant remark at the
Fifth Avenue hotel last night: II be-
lieve that the coal strike is nearer to
definite settlement than it has been
since it started" The governor would
make no explanation of the reasons for
his belief further than to say lin my
opinion this week will see an end of
it." Although no definite information
can be obtained it is believed that Gov
ernor Odell has been in conversation
with both j. p. Morgan and President
Baer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

WilIesbarre. Pa, Oct. 14.-Mitchell
refused to say anything regarding
the operators arbitration PROPOSE
ton, but it is believed it does not al
together meet with his approval. The
sentiment among the miners of this
region is about equally divided as to
its acceptance or rejection. The sit
, uatiOn summed up briefly is still
mixed, but the outlook for ending the
strike at no distant date is regarded
as hopeful.
Mitchell at noon stated that no set
Element can be made by the officers
of the union without the consent of
a convention. The situation at the
collieries today remains unchanged.
Wilkesbarre, Oct. 14.-District Presi.
dents Nichols and Fahy arrived here
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

New York, Oct. 1.-THE coal op-
orators at their meeting this after
noon had a conference with the com
mittee of the National Manufactur.
ers' association and received from
them the proposition suggested by
the association for ending the strike
At the conclusion of the meeting one
of the members of the committee
said: I'm view of the proposition
laid before the president last night
action cannot be taken today on your
proposal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

Washington, d. C., Oct. IA. Pier
pont Morgan and partner, Robert $.
Bacon, left for New York this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
TWO MORE VICTIMS
To the Idea That the Dirigible
and Passenger Carrying
Balloon Is Possible.
AERONAUT DE BRADsKY Is DEAD
Also His Companion and Engineer
Dies with Him-Their Car
Falls 800 Feet.

Paris. Oct An. De Bradsky, the
aeronaut, and Il companion, We're
killed by falling from Il dirigible bal
loon yesterday. The balloon started
from the aeroStatic station ut Vau-
giriard, a suburb of this city, at 1855
a. M, on a trial trip. After prelim-
mary maneuverinG with Il rope at
tachment De .Bradsky released the bal
loon and proceeded southwark at Il
height of 800 or 400 feet. At about
9:20 a. IN. the balloon had returned to
above the point of departure and then
it gradually mounted higher and high
er until it disappeared in the clouds,
apparently going in the direction of
Stains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

indianapolis, Oct. 14.-W. b. VIII
son, secretary and treasurer of the
Mine Workers, left here this after
noon for Wilkesbarre to attend \
conference regarding the strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

You weep on gravestone. 1t is the
threshold of eternity that you are Wet
ting with your tears.-De Maistre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Car Fails with the Aeronauts.

Later news was received that when
the balloon arrived over Stains the
aeronauts called to some workmen in
the fields. asking the direction of Pan
tin. De Bradsky and NORM We're seen
moving about the car. Suddenly one
of the wire ropes broke and then an
other gave way, and the car, weighing
$50 pounds, crashed to the ground,
burying the aeronautS beneath it.
They were crushed, their legs were
broken and their faces We're bloody,
but they were not diSfiguered. The
bodies were taken to St Denis The
catastrophe sent a thrill of horror
through Paris following the disaster to
the Brazilian aerOnaut Severe, who
was killed May u last, and whose
balloon started from the same shed.
One Who Saw the Accident.
An eyewitness gave the following
account of the accident: Il was stand
ing on the steps of my building when
heard Il voice calling. l looked up
and saw an airship hundred yards
in the air. NJ. NJ. Marin was leaning
Que of the car and asked through
megaphone where was n suitable spot
to descend. l indicated place in the
neighborhood. and the airship proceed
ed in the direction L had indicated. \
few instants later l saw the balloon
turn sharply, and ut the same moment
/ heard Il noise like the tearing of
cloth. The piano wires attaching the
front of the ear to the balloon had
broken. Other wires followed suit. the
car became detached and il fell to the
ground 200 yards distant. The balloon
itself bounded up in the air and dis
appeared. 1 hurried to the spot and
found De Bradslly dead and terribly
bruised. NJ. NORM was lying under
the remainder of the car. He lived but
a few Moments -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE operators
have agreed to the appointment of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14
Conference Closes at Midnight.

Secretary Root was present at the
conference, which broke up at IL 30
O'Clock. Secretary Root and AIessrs
Morgan and Bacon, on its adjournment
at once left the White House and went
to the Metropolitan club, a few blocks
away. None of them would say any
thing except to refer all inquiries to
Cortelyou. by whom they said a state
ment would be given out later. Cortel-
you said that he would prepare a state
ment for the press and make it public
as soon as he could complete what
was TO be said concerning the confer
ence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

Washington, ID. C., Oct. 14.-Until
Mitchell makes reply to the coal OPP
orators proposition no further ac-
tion on the part of the president on
the coal strike is expected. The pres
mission provided it proves satisfac-
tory to the miners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

Philadelphia. Pa, Oct. 14.-Dis-
patches from the anthracite coal re-
gion indicate that the strikers do not
take kindly to the arbitration plan
as proposed by the presidents of the
coal carving roads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-14

commission TO be appointed by the
president of the United States, to
whom shall be referred all questions
at issue between the companies and
their own employees, whether they be-
long TO n union of not, and the decision
of the commission shall be accepted
by the operators. The commission is
10 consist of an army or navy en-
gineer officer; an expert mining en-
gineer not connected with the coal
mining properties; one or the judges
of the United States courts of the east
ern district of Pennsylvania; man
of prominence eminent as a sociologist;
ton in mining and selling coal is fami-
liar with the physical and CONNER
cial features of the business.
The operators also make it a part of
their stipulation that the miners shall
return to work as soon as the commits
sion is constituted, and cease all inter
mission is to name Il date when its
findings shall be effective and to gov
ern conditions of employment between
the companies and their own employees
Philadelphia. Oct IA. p. Nor
gan; George F. Baer, president of the
Reading company, and third man,
supposed to be from New York. whose
identity could not be learned. left this
city for Washington at 6:30 p. IN. yes
terday. After Baer's arrival here yes
terday morning from New York his
special car was sent back to New
York and Morgan came to this city in
it. Upon Morgan's arrivel here he was
Joined by Baer and the three gentle
men proceeded to Washington in the
special car Raer positively refused to
discuss the object of the hurried trip.
Morgan Goes to the White House.
Washington, Oct 14-J. L. Morgan
and Robert =. Bacon. one of his part
ners, arrived here last night about 10
O'Clock. and were driven to the Arling-
ton hotel. They refused to see any
one. and went at once TO their rooms.
1t was reported that George T.. Baer.
president of the Reading railroad. also
was here, but he could not be found.
Shortly after his arrival Morgan left
the hotel for the temporary White
House, where conference on the
strike situation was begun, so it is
surmised. President Baer was not at
the White House.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18
Thanksgiving Entertainment.

The w. o. Z. Y. I. A. will give their
annual entertainment as usual next
Thanksgiving. The program, which
will be given in full later, will consist
OF musical and literary selections by
the best home talent, assisted by Miss
Addie Dow of Red Wing. Mimi, and
Miss HoIteDse Abbott, of Postyille,
Iowa, the latter graduate of the
Royal School of Music, London, Eng
land, and Miss Ida Jones, Of Bonair,
the talented young elocutionist who
has never failed to please her Cresoo
audiences.
In the afternoon, commencing at
O'clock, handkerchief sale will be
held in the Opera house.
There is no doubt but that the hall
win be filled Thanksgiving evening,
for in all the year there is 20 more
worthier appeal for patronage made
to the people of Cresco. Tickets
placed on sale at Lomas' hardware
store for this entertainment on Tues
day Nov. 25, and it is almost unneces-
sary for US to urge liberal purchase,
as the whole of Crcsco and surround
ing country are only too anxious to
aid in the work of keeping up the fine
appearance of beautiful Oaklown.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18

DR.. Kessel was called to Chester
Saturday to attend DR.. Freemire who
fell Friday night and broke his leg
just above the ankle. He started to
go down the steps and they being
slippery he fell and in trying to save
himself caught his leg in some man
ner with the above result. Consider
ing bis age the DR.. is getting along
very well.
Two sons of II. A. Moldenhauer liy-
ing near Davis Corners, were herding
cattle Saturday afternoon in corn
field in which the corn had been cut.
The boys were on horseback and
started to run their horses across the
field, when one OF the boys aged about
nine years fell off striking the stubble
when he fell and had the misfortune
of cutting off one of his ears close to
his head leaving only the lobe. DIR.
DAILY attended him and reports him as
getting along finely.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18
cresco High School Notes.

Jno. Stradley was out of school near
ly all Of last week on account Of sick
ness.
The Virgil class now recites in the
High school room. Miss Hiber attri-
butes the weakness of their voices and
the poor recitations to the reason that
they have only been in High school
four years.
Winnie Barker was out of school
last week, expects to return Monday.
No foot ball game this week to add
its excitement.
The G. H. S. boys gave dance on
Thursday evening. Those present re-
port fine time.
The A. G. club met at Ruth Thorn
sons homs Wednesday evening. The
q. G's sag the "Fudge" was good.
The Basket Ball Association have
game Within. I. U. at Fayette in
contemplation. The game will be in
doors.
The 18th grade we're pleased on hear
Ing that Prof. Ling will teach the six
weeks for reviewing arithmetic.
Maud Gibbons did not go home for
Sunday OH account OF bad weather.
Bessie Barker returns to school at
Northheld, Mimi, next Wednesday.
The c. II. S. team was very much
interested in the meeting of the north
and south side juvenile teams.
High school attendance for week
ending Nov. IA.
18th grade IS days in 81 days.
1lth grade II days in Is days.
10th grade lO3 days in los days.
9th grade 1861 days in ITO days.
CONTRIBUTED.
The total enrolment of the High
school is IS; boys to girls being in the
, rati, Of SO to Al, an unusually large
proportion of boys. In the senior
class the ratio of boys to girls isl0 too
Why Wilson of the teachers con-
tinue to be tardy once in while? DO
you want the names? We had sup
posed that teachers were always on
time. They ought to be
Now Ready.
Soft water baths in Porcelain tubs.
Try one at the City Barber Shop.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18

Miss Josie Brown of Cresco, has been
| the guest Of her cousin Miss Elsie Nc
Culloch this week.. ....S. III. Hall. D.
K. Jones, w. L. Whitney and Fl. FL
Morris made trip to the county seat
Tuesday. miss Myra McCullagh
closed successful term OF school near
Cresco last Friday.-Lime Spring Sun.
Mr.. Pike having severed his connec.
tion with this Office, VIC now have no
representative in the country. All
parties wishing to list farms or city
property, or wishing to buy western
lands, will do we'll to call on US as VIC
are thoroughly acquainted with all
lands we represent. Office opposite
postoflice. MABoN LAND Co.
Ladies of Cresco, a treat is in store
for you for the week of Nov. 25, 26, %
Mrs. Wheelock the we'll known cook
ing expert will give series OF six free
lectures at the Cresco Opera house at
1000 a. M, and 200 p. m., each day of
above dates. Your time will be we'll
spent when you arrange to attend
these lectures and see the actual cook
Ling. Absolutely free and you will be
comfortably seated.
No business is probably accompanied
by more cheap talk than the clothing
business. Many shout, "wool! wool!"
when there is no wool. Others cry
character! character!" when mere
glance at The garment tcstities that
there is 10 difference in the Men IS
Fleeced Lined Underwear that we are
selling at 25 cents than that others
sell at 45 cents, only in the price.
G. d. NICHOLS s. Co.
Mrs. Wheelock is we'll known cook
ing expert. She spent last winter at
the Boston Cooking School, in order to
obtain the newest ideas. She will
give series Of six cooking lessons to
the ladies OF Cresco as per announce
ments elsewhere. The lectures are
free to all except young children. A
special invitation is extended to
wives and housekeepers to attend the
first day. Remember it is at the
Opera house.
Miss HortenSe Abbott who sang as
soloist at one of my organ recitaIs, is
one OF those rare singers who uses her
voice with admirable art. Her tones
stream out with richness and full
ness delightful to hear and she sings
with intelligence aud authority which
at all times is pleasing and praise
worthy. Her voice possesses the nee
essary vanity OF tone, color, which
makes her yocally attractiyc-Prof.
Blakeley, Lacrosse, Wis.
The Winona Morning Indeoendent
of Nov. IL, in a very llattering criti-
cism OF the VIM. Owen Company has
this to say OF them; cit has not been
for some time that the citizens OF WI
mona have had an opportunity of wit
Messing so magniticently staged and SO
artistically prescntcda a comedy. VIM.
Owen won for himself new laurels be-
fore Ills Wlnona audience last evening.
Mr.. Owen is carrying a better COM
pauy than ever this season, ctmpased
OF twenty high-class artists including
Camilla Reynolds addJ. w. Mcconnell
who have made themselves general
farorites by their excellent wosk du-
ring their former visits to Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18

II. T. McTntyre, St. Paul, Mimi,
who has been troubled with disor-
dered stomach, SAYS, "Cham berlain' Is
Stomach and Liver Tablets do me
more good than anything I have ever
taken" For sale by Shuttleworth
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-11-18

Don't be Imposed on when you are
told that something else is as good as
the Home Brand Fancy Groceries, buy
the Home Brand at Mullen s. Gro5el's
and see for yourself that they are the
best to buy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-10
RETURNING FROM KLoNDlkE.
H. M. Spraul and Wife Have Bee
Thara T,.fo Naarc

H. M. Spraul and Wife Have Beer
There Two Years.
Hamburg, Iowa, Nov. 10.-H. NJ
Spraul and wife, who left here two
years ago for the KlondilSe country, are
row on their way home by the way OF
New York 1t is reported that they
have been very successful in the hunt
for fortune and will come home well
supplied with enough of the yellow
metal to allow them to take the world
easy the remainder of their lives.
Yesterday the pony they have had
with them in the frozen country arrived
here. 1t will be provided with good
home the remainder of it's life In re-
membrance of the great service it did
for them. This little animal is said to
have had some very exciting expert
ences. 1t has travelled 5000 miles by
water and has been shipwrecked. At
that time 1t swan to a large rock in the
ocean, from where it was later rescued.
It also had numerous escapes in the
Klondike and is covered with scars,
caused by freezing.