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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
A SCRAP IN COURT
Omaha Lawyer Throws Book
at His Opponents
Head.
AND THEN THERE WAS A CLINOH
Remarks Which Led Up to the Scene
la TilIman-Mc-
Laurin.

Omaha. Neb.. March 3.-Wnile the
county court was in session Attorneys
w. II. DeF'rance ana c. :. Elgutter,
both prominent in this city. became in
volved in Il personal alteration, dur
ing which DeIrance struck Elgutter
with Il large law book and the men
were on the point of clinching when Il
bailiff stopped the trouble
The Offensive Remarks.
IN arSHin@ VIII case De- rance
made remarks which Elgutter conSid-
cred as casting aspirations on his YER
acity. y quarrel followed and El@ut-
ter called his antagonist liar. De
France aimed Il law book at Elgutter's
head and started in to finish him
when Judge Ninsonhaler called for the
bailiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
ReIoit Has the Mill sma1Inox.

Beloit. Wis. March 3.-SmaIlpox Of
the mild type has spread to this city
Nine cases are now in charge of the
health department. The disease also
prevails at RocktOn. Ills. near here.
The patients are all children or young
men and women, and are but slightly
I'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Ronte of His J2urney saturday.

Saturday the prince traversed Mary
yand. Pennsylvania and Ohio. and at
night his special train was speeding
the battlefields around Chattanooga as
its finai southern goal. He stopped for
formal receptions at Altoona. Pitts
burg Columbus and Cincinnati. but the
welcome extended to him was not linn
tied to those places. Everywhere along
the line after daylight came. and until
long after darkness. the people gath
cred at the stations to cheer him "a
hc speeded along. He also experienced
n delay caused by Il wreck that block
AIDED the way of his train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
HE DIED SIGHTLESS
Man Who offered a Million for Res
tOration of His
Eyes.

New York, March 3.-Charles Broad
way Rouss, who offered million dol
lars to anyone who could restore his
sight. died here today of heart dis
ease. The reward was never success
fully claimed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Attends the Celebration
of the PapaI
Jubilee.
HELD IN ST. PETERS
Fifty Thousand People
Witness Imposing
Ceremony.

Rome, March 3.-The principal cere-
mony in celebration of the puntifical
jubilee was carried out with extra
ordinary pomp at st. Peters cathed-
raj today i'm the presence of the pope.
members of the pontifical court. the
foreign missions and AN sssemblage
estimated to number nearly 10000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Increase of Circulation.

Washington. March 3.-The month
IL circulation statement issued 10y the
comptroller of the currency shows that
Mt the close of business Feb. 2S. 1902.
the total circulation Of national bank
notes was S35S. .43i ,S67. an increase for
The year of S9.779.612. and a decrease
for the month of S1.0O9.74S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
VIII Paint san Juan for the President.

Havana. March 3.-Vassili VereSt-
cha gin, the Russian painter of battle.
scenes. has arrived at Havana on his
way TO Santiago TO paint picture
OF the battle of San Juan for Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Farmer -Iurdcre,I for MONEY.

Onawa. Ia, March 3.-Ed Brainard,
4 farmer living near Preparation,
MOnOna county. was murdered in Har-
risOn county while on the way 10
WOodbine to buy a farm. Hehada about
1000 on his person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
The Offensive Remarks
BRITISH HEAVY LOSS
Kitchener's BeIated Report of Wagon
Convoy Route Shows 632
Casualties.

London, March 3.-Kitchener sends
details today of the disaster to the
escort of the convoy of empty wagons
at Nondonop, Transvaal colony Feb.
25th The British casualties in killed,
wounded and prisoners were 632. In
addition the Beers captured two
guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
ALL KINDS OF SUGAR
REDUCED FIVE POINTS

New York. March AL grades of
refined sugar were ruduced five
points today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03

PIE gathered TO salute MN WIN cheers.
There was much enthusiasm over Adj
miral Evans as Wen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
senate.s Irrigation I'm.

Washington. March 3.-The irriga-
tiOn measure passed by the senate pro
videS that all moneys received from
the sale of public lands III Arizona
territory. California. Colorado, Idaho.
Kansas. Montana. Nebraska. Nevada.
New Mexico. North and South Dakota,
Oklahoma territory. Oregon. Utah.
Washington and Wyoming. beginning
July I last. he devoted 10 the con-
stTuction of irrigation works for the
reclamation of arid lands. the work
to be done and the money expended
under the direction of the secretary of
tba interior
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Anderson,s KeIatIon. to the EIIsworths

i story waS told which IendS fur
ther credence to the belief that Il. T.
Ellsworth shot Anderson out OF jeal-
Ousy. y. T. Ellsworth and the son,
Earl. were recently purchasers of the
Woodstock Steam laundry, and. need
ing more money, they asked Mrs. Els
worth to mortgage the home in their
interest. This she refused on the ad-
vice of Anderson. Anderson'S part in
this quarrel. only month ago. may
have been the cause of the husbands
jealousy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
statement of the Public Debt.

Washington. March 3.-The month
ly statement of the public debt shows
that at the close Of business Feb.
2S. 1902. the debt. less cash in the
treasury. amounted to $1.0G4. .J5G.052. n
decrease for the month of S1.3T0.S46.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
BANK OF ELKHART, ILL,
sUsPENDs OPERATIONS

Eillhart. III. March 3.-The Bank of
Elkhart failed to open its doors for
business this morning following an
investigation by the bank examiner.
The deposits are $4,000. The exact
amount of the shortage is not known.
but President Taylor states the as
sets will fully cover the liabilities,
and dcpositors win receive every dol
lar ON deposit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03

Chicago. March William G. Was
mansdorff. well known Chicago
stock broker. confessed To insolvency
i'm the United States district court to-
day. scheduling S92 900 liabilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Kctcham's InvItaiion to the Prince. z

Toledo. o., March 3.-George H.
Ketcham. owner and driver of Cres-
ceus. has invited Prince Henry to take
drive behind Cresceus during the
Princes visit here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
Part of the Pope.

His holiness did not participate in
the services beyond pronouncing the
benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-03
NINETEEN KNOWN DEAD
give Other Bodies Found in the Snow Near
the Liberty Bell Mine.

the Liberty Bell Mine.
Telluride. Colo. March 3.-Fivo
names have been added to the list Of
snOwslide victims. making the number
of known dead nineteen. The later
bodies discovered were of persons who
had been believed safe. Tlley We're
found while excavations We're being
made in the third slide. where Gus
Won Fintell and two companions are
buried. They are: Olaf Swanson. !.
g. Cedarber". Louis LUndberg, Andrew
AhO ana an unknown boy.
They were among the men who
took part in the search for victims
Of the first slide. They started for
Telluride and it was not until their
bodies were found that il was known
that they were caught in the slide.
The revised list OF known dead fol-
lows. those named above being omit
ted: Gus Swanson. +. c. Clemmer. Gus
Won Fintell. George Rohwer, W. s.
Gregory. II. y. Summeriand. Harry
Golden, Gus Eraul, Raymond Bishop,
Wade Grow. Harry y. Chase. L. D..
Stanley. ]. II. Powell and Paul Dalpra.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
More Hungry Doukhobors Arrive
nv Associated Press.l

Winnipeg. Man, Oct. 29.-Another con-
tingent of DoukhobOrs reached Yorkton
today The women and children were
taken in charge by the government Of
ficials and fed. The men continued on
their march, looking for new converts
to their religion.
Yorkton, Assiniboia. Oct 29.-Word has
been received by the immigration officials
that in addition to the 1900 Doukhobors
who arrived here yesterday, four hun
bred men arrived today and 800 are pre-
pairing to desert their villages and towns.
The fanatics have no practical nor de-
finite idea as to future action. They de-
sire. they say, to convert people and
find 1.-The new life" One child died here
An effort will be made to get them to
return to the villages, where there is
plenty of food. The Superintendent of
immigration says he will look after the
Doukhobors and charge the expenses to
the fund which was obtained from the
sale o. their live stock, which had been
turned loose and seized by the govern
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
KAPPA ALPAA's FEAST.
N. C Alumni Association Of K. A. Hold annual
Meeting.

The North Carolina Alumni Association
of the Kappa Alpha fraternity held it's
annual meeting last night at 1O7 Fayette-
vile street.
Before the business meeting bountl-
full feast was partaken of and afterwards
smoker was held. The fragrant odor
of the Havanas filled the room as the
after dinner speeches were being made,
and the scene was a happy one.
Those present were Messrs. w. H.
Hicks, Raleigh; F. S. Hassell William
ston; DR.. H. A. Royster, Rail
eigh; H. A. Foushee, Durham; Dr.
r. s. McGeachy, Raleigh; Ed. Cham
bers smith, Raleigh; A. E. Wilson, Weldon
j. A. Long, Jr, Roxboro; l.. X. Hunt,
Lexington; J. l.. Barham, NeWSome, w.
A. Marriott, Baltimore, Md; Or. F. X.
Cooke, Wake Forest: Prof w. c. Rid
dick, Raleigh; w. V. Finger, Roper; W.
w. Vass, Raleigh. and P. e. King, Har-
vey.
At the business meeting Mr. II. A.
Foushee, of Durham, was elected, presi-
dent of the North Carolina Association;
Mr. C. M. Cooke, of Bessemer City
vice president, and DR.. +. l.. McGeachy,
of this city, secretary and treasurer.
A resolution was adopted petitioning
Knight Commander Ed. Chambers Smith
to call the next convention of the South
ern Fraternity to meet in Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31

organization in short time, but perse-
,verance accomplishes great deal IN the
long run. Those who are not willing to
take part with us may feel and see the
necessity of doing so If these other lei
lows keep on squeezing the very me
out of us, as they are sure to do.
Col Cunningham was next INTRODUCED
He said that the greatest question before
the people of the State today is the
question of taxation. 1t was taxation
that aroused our forefathers in l66, ana
it is taxation that will interest the farm
ers of today. He concurred in the I'M
portance of the organization OF the farm-
ers. An organization that will tend TO
build up and educate the farmer
After deciding on the second TUESDAY
in next August as the time for the next
annual convention. the Association &d-
journed the hour for the meeting OF the
Horticultural Society having arrived
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
n, c. A FRUIT STATE.
Interesting Convention OF
Horticultural Society.
Addresses b. Authorities on Horticulture are
FulIot Praise for the Fruit Grown in
This State,

The North Carolina Horticultural So
ciety held a very interesting annual meet
ing last night, at the close of which Mr..
]. Van Lindley was reelected president,
and Mr.. T. X. Bruner secretary, and ex-
ceedingly profitable addresses and talks
made by DR.. j. H. Bailey (Cornel); Col.
G.. H. Brockett, u. S. Pomologist; and
Dr. F. w. Taylor, of the exposition.
In a few preliminary remarks President
Van Lindley congratulated the society on
the splendid success of the apple exhibit
at the Fai, saying that it was the result
of the earnest and effective effort of the
society. He then introduced DR.. F. w.
Taylor, who is easily one of the foremost
agricultural specialists in the country.
His talk was a most profitable one.
DR.. TAYLOR'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Taylor expressed pleasure at the
privilege of addressing the society, con-
corning the st. Louis exposition. He had
been connected with Omaha exposition,
wheer North Carolina had an exhibit I'M
der the direction of Mr.. r. K. Bruner,
and it was most admirably managed. He
said he had the pleasure of going through
the State Fair during the day and was
plSdSeus ne cApSCteu
Carolina to have a credtable exhibit at
st. Louis. The State has abundant re-
sources and material at hand.
At the close of Dr. Taylor's talk Dr.
L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, was
introduced He referred pleasantly to his
trips through the South observing the
agricultural conditions. He came to Raj
eigh to sec the apple exhibit at the Fair,
expected a good one and found it much
better even than he expected. He urged
that people of other States be appraised
OF them You grow them, he said. l al
most said as we'll as New York.
COL. BROCKETT's TALK.
Col G.. B. Brockett was called upon and
responded with a very profitable talk on
the apple growing possibilities of the
State. He came, he said, especially to
serve as judge of apple exhibit at the
Fair. Few section of the country, he
said. are so we'll adapted for growing the
best apples.
President Van Lindley stated that in
asmuch as there were a number of A
and NJ College students, especially from
the agricultural department present, he
would be glad for DR.. Bailey to talk for
a few moments on Teaching agriculture
in the public schools" This he did very
Interestingly, telling especially OF the
methods being observed in the New York
State schools saying that as result the
children are becoming more fond of coun-
try life and the practice of the young
men leaving the country and ocking to
the towns he believed is being very much
wiped out by this instruction in the pub
lie schools, and, too. the methods OF
farming are being much improved in all
the details
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
SEVEN GOLD MEDALS.

In conversation yesterday with Mr..
Miles Goodwin, who is in charge of the
splendid exhibit of the Royal & BOyden
Furniture Company, Raleigh, n. c., we
were told that for seven consecutive
State Fairs this company have been
awarded the gold medal for the best
exhibit of any kind in the main exhibit
ton building" to say nothing of half a
score of diplomas. This is indeed a
record to be proud of, and one which
we chronicle with pleasure. This COM
pany make feature of their big exhibit
each year which is an index to their
immense stock.
The arrangement of the eXh. OFT at
tracts much attention each year and is
greatly admired by all, especially the
ladies. 1t is quite convincing to home
makers that this company is well pre-
pared to furnish any apartment, be it a
cottage or mansion. They show that
North Carolinians need not send their
money away for the things which beau
tify home and make it comfortable. 1t
is an enterprise deserving success and
one of the many factors which is help
ing to build up North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
STATE FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
An Interesting and Instructive Meeting Held
Here Last Night

The North Carolina Farmers Associa-
ton met at 7:30 o'clock last night in the
Agricultural auditorium to discuss iarih-
ing and farmers associations. Secretary
Il B. Parker had invited prominent
farmers to address this association.
President w. B. Fleming called on Col.
!. Bryan Grimes, Secretary of state, lor
the first speech. He responded i'll an ap-
rrC pirate address on the Importance OF
farmers organizations.
Can't. s. 3. Alexander, the next speaker,
discussed the business side OF agr'cul-
ture He said that when YOU speak OF
business principle or a business fea-
ture it is supposed to refer to iowa peo-
pie and the inhabitants of cities and
not to refer to farmers He urged he
Importance of organization that farmers
boys and girls may be induced 20 make
the farms their homes.
Mr. w A. Darden spoke in part as
follows at is well known in my Coun-
ty that I am no public speaker, but Il
should refuse to say a few words to you
tonight on the necessity of the farmers
being organized for representation, /
would not be worthy of the name of
farmer myself. Why should farmers be
separate and apart when all the rest OF
the world have their organizations to
better conduct their business and to look
out for their interests.
If we do not come together foSM our
common good then we must content our
selves with being servants to the rest
of the world On every hand you see
signs of the country being deserted by
men of intellect and business capacity
for more remunerative callings than
farming This is all true, simply be-
cause those other professions offer bet
ter competency.
Men will not follow farming when they
can do better at something else. As
see it, we are not getting our share
of what we produce. On last Thursday
two men, one representing the Ameri-
can. and the other the Imperial Tobacco
COMPANY came to our market and had
the price of tobacco reduced to their de-
sires. Until then tobacco was selling
splendily and the farmers were in fine
spirits. These two companies wanted
, larger profits and to get them they de-
cided to buy tn raw material for less
and sell the manufactured article just as
| high or higher.
This is the best evidence of the need
! of organization, so that we may take
care of ourselves at such times. We
should have a head whose duty 1t should
be to look up the situation and see II
it is over production or greed that causes
this cutting down of the price, and ad-
wise what is best to be done. It, is
| claimed by G. w. Truitt, of Georgia,
that it costs S1a cents per pound to raise
| cotton and yet we are selling it for s
cents and less. 1t would be a very silly
merchant who would sell his goods for S
cents if they cost him S1Y and yet we are
forced to make just that kind of a trade
every day in the week.
/ know no reason why we should not
get better share of the worlds goods
than we do unless it because we do not
demand it. You get nothing in this day
and age without seeking for it and ask
ing persistently.
We cannot expect to accomplish this
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
THE SECOND TERM
FOR HON. J. A. LONG
Present Officers of Stale Fair
All Reelected.
SEVEN PRACTICAL PAPERS
The North Carolina Agricultural SCc'e y Trans
acts Business; and Students Of A. and
NJ. College Ably Present. Eod rn
Agricultural Methods.

The regular annual meeting of the
North Carolina Agricultural Society was
held in the Hall of the House of Repre-
scntatiyes last night. The meeting was
called TO order at 8 o'clock by Presi-
dent Long. On motion of Mr.. Il. H. Bat
tie Mr.. f. B. Arendell acted as secretary
in the absence of Secretary Rogers.
Gen. w. p. Roberts suggested that the
society proceed to the election of officers
for the ensuing year. After the following
resolution. which had been prepared by
Col. A. M. McPheeters and read by Mr..
X. H. Battle, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved 1. That thanks of the asso-
citation are rendered to resident Long,
who has presided over this association
with a strong arm and rare executive
ability.
Resolved q That thanks are hereby
due to Secretary Pogue and Treasurer
benson for their unceasing labors which
have brought about the present salts
factory result
Col McPheeters. who had attended the
meetings for thirty years, was detained
by sickness.
General Roberts nominated for presi
dent MIR. j. A. Long, of Person county,
and he was unanimously reelected by
a rising vote. Mr.. Long, after some hest
tation, accepted the position, etending
his thanks for the honor that the So
eiety had with such unanimity conferred
upon him.
Col. Jno. S. Cunningham, after speaking
Of the valuable services of Mr.. Joseph E.
Pogue nominated him for reelection as
secretary and he was unanimously re-
elected as was also Capt c. B. benson
for assistant secretary and treasurer on
motion of Mr.. r. II. Battle.
All the vice-presidents for different
Congressional districts were unanimously
re-elect ed.
The society then listened with marked
attention and much interest to short es-
says of different subjects of agriculture
by students Of the A. and Nj. College.
The questions discussed by these young
gentlemen were live and interesting sub
jeots. and each young speaker showed a
thorough knowledge of the subject Sc
lected and clearly demonstrated the fact
that there is sucn thing as real genuine
agricultural education being taught at
This great institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
A SPLENDID SHOW.

The one show on the Fair Grounds
this year that has received the endorse
ment of all who were fortunate enough
to see it was that of "Lunette" the fly
ing lady. BY some means do not know
how, and everybody else is guessing
how, on earth it is done. She literally
fics and moves about in mid air as light
as d feather and makes a picture never
to be forgotten and makes one feel sure
ly this is fairyland, while to the strains
of music she rises and descends as light
as the air one breaths, and all pronounce
it wonderful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
Two Thousand Dock Hands Strike.
(Bv Associated Press.l

Montreal, Oct. 29.-Two thousand dock
'leborers went on strike today completely
tieing up the business of the port. The
men have been working all the season on
a fiat scale of 20 cents per hour. night
CT day work, and they now demand pay
ment at the rate of 80 cents per hour for
day work and 50 cents per hour for night
work The demand was refused. To-
night mass meeting was held on the
Champs de Mars and resolutions passed
unanimously that the men would remain
out until their full demands have been
conceded. The demand is based on the
great increase in the cost of living. The
ship agents contend that the men are be-
ing paid all that the conditions of the
port warrant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
THE GRANDEsT EVER SHOWN.

The magnificent display of jewelry,
precious stones, &c, shown by Mr. n.
Won Jacobs, who is just from Amsterdam,
Holland, is a thing of rare beauty and
elegance. His booth is located about
midway Floral Hall and his low prices
are remarkable. He makes his goods by
his own hand and cuts and polishes all
the settings, therefore. you get the
genuine article. Mr.. Won Jacobs is a
gentleman of most pleasing manners and
will be delighted to show YOU his ele-
CANT line of beautiful goods Today is
the last day of the Fair. so don't fail
to see him. You Will be pleased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
Tied Town Marshal and Robbed Bank
(By the Associated ferss.)

Gardner. ILL.,, Oct. 29.-Six men blew
open the vault of the Exchange National
Bank here early this morning and took
several thousand dollars. They seized
Town Marshal Edmonson at the engine
house. tied him with ropes. took him to
the bank and set him in a chair The
vault was blown open with dynamite
and the interior of the bank wrecked
The robbers are supposed to have Sc
cured between three and four thousand
dollars, although the exact amount is
not known. The robbers took a train fol-
Chicago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-31
Barkeeper Robbed of $4,000.
(By Associated Press.)

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. 29.-An Evening
Wisconsin SPECIAL from Appleton, Wis.,
saws:
Martin Cornelius, a wealthy saloon
keeper of this city, was held up and
robbed of $4,000 late last night. Cor
nelius was in Oshkosh yesterday intend
ing to purchae some real estate and car
rying for that purpose the money men
toned Arriving in Appleton he met two
men who confronted him and ordered him
to throw up his hands One of the men
held Cornelius hands to his back while
the other covered him with a revolver
and went through his pockets. No clue
to the highwaymen has been found.