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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
BRUTAL MURDERER SWINGS
Leads G. TOombs Executed in Chicago for
a DfaboIIcaI Crime.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Leads G. ToOmbs
was hanged at 1880 today for the
brutal murder of Carrie Larson in
December last. Toombs was cook on
the steamer Peerless and hired the
woman to assist him. Late one
night Toombs tried to enter the
woman's room. Failing, he ordered
her to cook him a meal. As she start
ed to comply Toombs strangled and
mutilated her and then compelled
Robert Keissig upon whose testimony
he was convicted and who was an un-
willing witness to the crime. to help
bury the body under the ice in the
river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
British Trades Union Gathering.

London. Aug. S.-President Curran
presided yesterday at Leicester at the
opening of the annual meeting of the
British Trades Unions Federation. He
urged an understanding between the
workers of Europe and the United
States. to meet the effects of interna-
tional capitalism. The membership of
the Federation was reported at 49,
0On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Aged Counterfeitcr Captured.

Joplin. No.. Aug. S.-James, Near
kin. aged GO years. was arrested here
yesterday on the charge of being a
counterfeiter. His abode was searched,
revealing many tools and devices for
making counterfeit money. large
quantity of spurious coiE was discov-
cred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
RESCUE WORK STOPS
Fire Damp Suspends Operations in the
Bowen Mines.

Fire Damp Suspends Operations in the
Bowen Mines
Trinidad, Col, Aug. S.-The rescue
party at Bowen, where the disastrous
explosion occurred last evening, was
compelled to suspend work this
morning owing to fire damp. The
bodies of IL dead have been recover
ed. There were at least 13 men in the
mine at the time of the explosion
and all were undoubtedly killed.
With one exception all were unmar-
ried men, No gas has ever been dis
covered in the mine. 1t is the opin-
ion of the officials that the accident
was caused by a premature shot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Charge Brought AgaLnst Raumgarten.

Manistee, Mich. Aug. S.-AleX.
Baumgarten, of Chicago. treasurer of
a Maccabee lodge in that city. is in
Jail here awaiting an officer with re
QUESTION papers from Illinois. 1t is
charged that he left with $1,000 of
his lodges money. He had been in
the city but Il few hours when he was
arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
CROCKER BRIGADE TO
MEET AT MUSCATINE

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Aug. S.-The
call for the 11th biennial meeting of
the famous CTocker's Iowa brigade
has been issued by President II. II.
Rood to be held at Muscatine Sept.
24-25. All soldiers who served in the
brigade composed of the 11th, 18th,
18th and 10th regiments. Iowa voIun-
teers, who are entitled to member
ship, are urged to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
FUNSTON is
I'LL AT DENVER
Recurrence of Philippine Trouble
Feared and Likewise An-
other Operation.

Denver, Col, Aug. S.-Gen. Freder-
ick Funston is i'll at his home in this
city. The trouble is believed to be
due to the effects of the fever from
which he suffered in the Philippines.
1t is feared another operation for
may be necessary.
1t is now understood Funston has
an operation for fistula,
and his condition is not alarming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
RUSSIA HASASETBACK
Her Movements i'm Korea Go Up
Against an Anglo Jap
Combination.
RESULTING IN SOME HARD sNUBs
Situation Over in the Far North
East as Seen by Russian
Newspaper Expert.

st. Petersburg. Aug. S.-M. Syro-
miatnikoff, the eastern question spe-
cialist of the Novoe Nremya, has n
signed article in that journal on the
sinking of Russian prestige in Korea.
He begins by quoting this from a
Korean newspaper: The English and
Japanese ministers and Councillor Kato
of the Korean court have come to an
agreement to the following effect: IN
Important questions of internal admin
istration and foreign affairs. England
and Japan will support Korea i'll the
maintenance of her independence and
Korea Obligates herself to develop her
marine and army in due measure In
case Korea needs Il foreign loan she
may place it only in Japan. England
or America. Foreigners cannot enter
the Korean service. Immediate meals
ures must be taken to defend Korean
territory and protest must be made
against the enterprises of other pow
ers which appear to interfere with the
defense of Korea
Bruin Given the Snug Direct
Every one who follows Oriental af-
fairs" bitterly writes NJ. Syromiatnik-
off, lis aware that every step of Rus
STA since the Chinese war has met with
eVer-increasing opposition i'll Korea"
In detail it is related how the NOM
ination of the Japanese Kato as coun-
cilor of the court met Feb. II of this
year with the protest of the Russian
minister, who informed the Korean
ministry of foreign affairs that if Il
Japanese subject was named Russia
would demand the appointment of NJ.
AleXief as councillor of the ministry
of finances. In spite of all. however,
the appointment of NJ. Kato was
made. Feb. IL the Russian minister
informed the Korean foreign office that
as Japan had been given the right to
lay cables along the Korean coasts
Russia desired the consent of Korea
to the union of its telegraphic lines at
Gensan. Korea refused and sent forces
to destroy the lines already constructed
across the frontier.
Russia Found Another Route.
The Russian minister. continues this
unusually frank recital, notified the
Korean government that an attempt to
interrupt the continuation of the tele-
graph line from NladivoStOck to GenSan
would be deemed an inimical act and
would be followed by unfriendly re-
Nevertheless Russia yielded again
and proposed another route from Seoul
to Il junction with the Russian line to
Peking. During the same period no
rea bought 100000 worth of ordinance
and an English artilleriSt was sent to
instruct the Korean gunnerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
stnnhsR His Dad.

London Aug. S.-The Liberals and
others in the commons "Wednesday
night Jumped on" the cOuntry's for
eign relations with both feet" as ii
were. and Niscount Cranborne. Sails
bury's son. sprang TO his fathers de-
fense. Great Britain" said Gran
borne. sis in better position today
70 defend herself from foreign powers
than she ever was before. and this is
the result of my fathers work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Col. Groesbeck's Explanation Arrives.

Washington. Aug. S.-Colonel GrOes-
beck, of the advocate generals depart
ment, has written to the adiutant gem
eral a reply to the requSet for an eX-
planation of an interview published
upon his arrival at San Francisco from
the Philippines, in which he COM
mented upon recent court martialS in
those islands. The reply awaits Gen
eral Corbin's return here, before it
can be published.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
DELIVERY WAGON BOYS
STRIKE IN CHICAGO

Chicago, H., Aug. S.-Several hun
dred boys employed on the delivery
wagons in State street department
stores struck for an increase in
Ma0eS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
He Left His Happy Home for Her.

Sharon, Pa. Aug. S.-Thirty-siX
years ago Captain William w. Smith
quarreled with his first wife and left
their home in Illinois. coming east. Ten
years ago he married Ora Sawyer, who
died ten years later Recently Il recon-
Citation took place between him and
his first love and Wednesday the pair
remarked. Captain Smith is 81 years
old and his wife u few years his Junior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Must Hang for killing Two Men.

Sturgiss. s. D., Aug. S.-Judge Rice
has sentenced Ernest I.oveswar. the
convicted murderer of George Puck. of
Sioux City, Ia. and George Ostranber,
of Climbing Hill. Ia, to death by
hanging, and fixed Sept 10, 1902, as
the date Of his execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Unknown Tramp KiIIed.

Des Moines, Ia. Aug. S-A freight
train on the Great Western jumped
the track near Orilla, twenty miles
south of here yesterday. resulting III
the death of an unknown tramp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Pioneer Citizen Passes Away.

Indianapolis, Ang. S.-Simeon b
Carey, of the wholesale jobbing house
of the Layman & Carey Co, died
Tuesday at his home, 615 North Penn
sylvania street. He had been an in
valid for many years. He was de-
scendant of John Carey. who came
from Somersetshire, England. about
1854, and Joined Plymouth colony. he
WAS so years. old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
ALFONSO SEES
FOR HIMSELF
As to the Cause of a Little Incident
in His Travels in
Spain.

Madrid, Aug. s.-Considerable alarm
was felt today during King Alfonso's
journey from Oviedo to Leon. While
the train was in tunnel near Livares
the door of the kings saloon was
suddenly opened and broken off.
The king convinced himself person
ally that the occurrence was acciden-
tai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
NAVY TO PREVENT
CUTTING OF CABLE

Washington, Aug. S.-The navy de-
partment has ordered the commander
of the Machias to prevent the threat
ened cutting of the cable at Cape
HaYtien.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Something More Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica, Apg. SIN conse-
duence of dissatisfaction at the small
ness of the imperial governments su-
gar loans the local government an
nounces that arrangements have been
made which will enable it TO entertain
applications for similar loans on the
same conditions, but with no fixed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
So ResolutIons Adopted.

Hampton. Ia, Aug. S.-The Demo
cratic congressional convention OF the
Fourth district yesterday decided not
to adopt resolutions, and nominated
Captain 4. L. Sorter, of Mason City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Drowned himself for Grief.

Lacrosse. Wis. Aug s.-Frantc
with grief over the death Of his wife
and five children within a week from
diphtheria, ~ \. Braun plunged into
the Mississippi river and drowned him
self. The only surviving member OF
the family is crippled boy 13 years
old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
MUCH LUMBER LANDS
DESTROYED BY FIRES

Battle Lake, Wyo., Aug. S.-Thous-
ands of dollars worth of valuable
timber have been destroyed by inn
mense forest fires burning near this
town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
BRYAN is NOT
A CANDIDATE
Declares at sMuscatine He Will Not
Seek Presidency in
1904.

Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. s.-W. ]. Bry-
an, in an interview here today, said
positively that he would not be can
didate for president in 1904. He is
satisfied to live as a private citizen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
JUST ORDINARY TRAMPS

The Supposed HUNTINGDON Train KoDDers
Arrested at st. Paul.
St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. S.-The five
men arrested here last evening on
suspicion of being the Burlington
train robbers proved to be ordinary
tramps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Other LIkeIy AppoIntments.

London, Aug. S.-Although official
announcement will not be made until
tonight, Earl Dudley has been APP
pointed lord lieutenant of IRELAND;
Charles Thompson Ritchie, cnancel-
lor of the eXchequer, and Aretas Ak
ers-Douglas, home secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
SIXTY HOUSES BURN
IN PORT AU PRINCE

Port Au Prince, Hayti, Aug. s.
Fire at midnight burned 60 houses,
causing damage of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Thombs win Probably Pay the Penalty.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Practically the
last chance of Louis Thombs to escape
the gaIlows disappeared last night
when word was received that no JUS
tice of the supreme court would grant
a writ of supersedeas,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
SLATED FOR
THE CABINET
Appointments to Fill
British High
Offices
ONE OFFICIALLY MADE
That of Austen Cham
ber1ain for POStfnaS-
ter General.

London, Aug. Sit is officially an
nounced today that Austen Chamber
lain. son of the colonial secretary,
has been appointed postmaster gen.
eraI, vice the Marquis of Londonder-
ry, resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Another CampaniIe Coliapsing.

Venice, Aug. S.-Preparations are
being made to demolish the upper part
of the Campanile of San Stefano,
which is showing signs of collapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
KNOX admits Trouble.

New York, Aug. S.--Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. Knox left early today
to visit the president. Knox admitted
today he had been the participant in
an unpleasantness at a cafe at At
lantic City, but said the published ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
Not Badly Hurt.

Others took hold of Mr.. Schoen,
who was not prepared to offer much
resistance. Mr.. Knox was speedily
surrounded by his friends and they
quietly retired from the cafe and
were driven away to their hotel. The
blow he had received from Mr.. Cramp
had stunned him for moment, but
he recovered after few moments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
RETIREMENT OF SALISBURY.

is eyentth
OF minis
onew the to known
Of
the
his disagreement with
change in o
than
directed.
prem ership
OF the
mi
is
1t s
me- to
growing
of in
the forming British cabinet That London
England however has
select
premier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
The Voice of
The People

| Editor Providence News:
One thing is sure. The United Traction
| company does not own Rhode Island en-
tirely. The following incident proves Il:
A. Mr.. Burman, while driving down
Lippitt street into North Main was sud-
denly stopped by a trolley car. He was
seriously injured. his horse hurt and the
vehicle put In repair shop.
He took the case to COURT!
II the Traction company owned Rhode
Island entirely. Mr.. Burman would have
carry the case into court, but not only
was he permitted to carry and transport
his case before Judge and jury but with
out even requesting the consent of the
railroad. he picked himself up-what there
was OF him-looked after his property. or
paid some one TO do II. interviewed a
physician on his own behalf and so forth.
In fact, there are many things a citizen
may stu accomplish, TO prove beyond a
doubt. that the Union Railroad does not
own the state entirely.
In this particular case Judge Rogers de-
cided that Burman was guilty-not guilty
OF carrying the case into court, remember,
but or deliberately attempting suicide by
running into trolley while he himself
was In motion. And this proves another
thing in favor of the now self-evdent
fact, that the u. r. r. does not own the
state, absolutely. 10 wits That citizen
may run into a moving trolley car with
out a permit under certain limited cond-
tions. Judge Rogers says he must, OF
course, use special care lin this instance
he should have worn a pair Of X-ray
glasses, TO see through large board fence
which was claimed 10 interfere with his
ycfA xxrl1n ha tr.fA fr1l
and OF he claims that no bell was rung
to warm him, that is his fault, and not
the motorman's. He should, OF course,
have notified the company on the day
previous. OF the exact time he would
reach the corner of North Main street
and Lippitt street, or else have studied.
with exceeding care, the company's time
table. The company has a time table!
That time table is for the convenience OF
the public. The public, and Mr.. Burman
In particular. should appreciate the fact.
Some people say a corporation has no
soul. but no one can deny that 1t has a
time table.
know by writing the above. will re-
ceive much adverse criticism from the
unthinking. / know l. will be accused OF
being a tool, and I'm the pay OF the United
Traction company, but l stand up as a
fearless citizen advocating that right is
right-and not left. and that corporations
have rights as well as individuals. and
one is. that a trolley car weighing few
tons. must be permitted to stay on the
tracke when a vain attempt Is made to
move IL, by rapidly moving express
wagon, and that the company Is not re-
sponsible and not liable II the driver
OF the express wagon gets killed or msim-
ed for life.
Judge Rogers has, with wonderful wis
dom. decided that the driver OF a vehicle
must use special care, that man has
eyes TO see and ears TO hear, and hands
to drive, and brains to think that a troll
ley car is not provided with human In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
DIE ..

BoSWORTH--In this city, 18th inst. Mary
Alice, widow Of George S. Bosworth. in
the 18th year OF her age.
DELMoRE--In this city. on the 18th inst.
Bridget. wife of John Delmore.
GARDINER--In this city 18th inst. Har-
riet, widow OF Malachi IL. Gardiner. I'm
the 96th year OF her age.
MAsTERsoN--In this city. on the 18th
inst. Cornelius Masterson.
McMAHoN-In this city, on the 18th inst
Elizabeth NJ, daughter OF John J. and
Mary A. (Mason) Mcmahon.
NOYEs-In New Orleans. on the 10Th
inst, Mrs. y. s. Noyes, widow Of Cant.
John u. Noyss OF Providence, and
daughter OF Capt. Daniel updyLe OF
Wexford, In the eist year Of her age.
oPPER-In this city, the lsth inst. John
II. W. Il. oppsr. in his soth year.
RoWLAND-In this city, 18th inst. Ger.
trude Laura, daughter of John H. and
Ida w. Rowland. aged 20 years,
months.
RooERs-In this city, suddenly. July ls
Everett II. Rogers, ager Al years. I
months.
RoUHDs-In Manton. R. J.. the 18th inst.
Fsyette A. Rounds. aged Is years
RoWLEY-In this city on the 18th inst.
Mrs James Rowiey.
TRAINoR-In Hope, 12th inst, James J.
Trainor, aged a years.
WEsT-In this city, on the 18th inst. OF
diphtheria, Ethel Louise, daughter OF
William II. and Mary A. West, aged iG
years, II months, IL days,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

dealer. has n first class bicycle I'm his
charge that he found In front of his store
late last night.
The OILY Name society connected with
81, Mary's Catholic church met yesterday
afternoon, when a very instructive ad-
wiser. the Rev. Father Sullivan.
Manufacturers Lodge OF Odd Fellows
will meet tomorrow evening when tho
committee on the field day that Is 20 be
held at Brighton Park on Thursday win
make their report.
The Rev. FIR. II. #. Martin OF Scranton.
Pa, who Is visiting his brother, John
Martin. on Messer street. officlated at
one of the services OF st. Mary's Catholic
church yesterday.
Mary whittle OF ia Alverson avenue
mourns for a $50 gold watch, which she
lost yesterday somewhere on Pocasset
avenue.
George Amidon. the popular conductor
on the Broadway route, has returned
from a short vacation.
The work of putting the furniture in
the post office will begin In the morning.
James Jewett OF New York is visiting
his mother here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

While Il Is conceded there are many
things In the transfer system that IL will
take time to remedy. it does seem the
people who travel back and forth from
Buttonwoods and Oakland Beach should
not be mulcted for double fare while
going through the town OF Warwick The
purpose of the ticket transfer law was to
provide for a continuous trip on a single
fare through any city or town. II that
purpose Is defeated or dehed the Traction
company Is likely 10 have more trouble
on Its hands in November than 81 can
successfully care for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14
EVIL NEEDS A REMEDY.

very large percentage the of the railway
company do think that others than the corporation which
gives employment have any rights the public
At they their speed that dangerous the
public procession of that
and of the ordinance that certain
open space between proceeding the
track
This practice nuisance and ought be abated
by the traction company then by the authorities charged with
the enforcement of the ordinances
the railway corporation has secured franchises in the
public thoroughfares does NOT that they those thor
oughares exclusion citizens Providence who
through them either for business pleasure
unquestionably demand and insstent for i'm
the in which the operated AT
life and limb and hndrance
ordinary Will the company make the
needed changes be whipped remedying evil that
plain the wonder is it is permitted to exist?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

The candidates for tho United States
senate from South Carolina are six in
number. Two OF the candidates have al
ready shown that strenuosity rather thap
senatorial courtesy is their ideal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

The so-callsd 100 at Newport Is ap-
psrently much given TO natural history.
OF course, fhe studies are aided by high
priced wines and the best efforts OF an
imported chef Plain living and high
thinking are unfortunately too little
known In the realms OF the princes Of
fAshion who temporarily sojourn in the
CITY By, ,1hs Sea-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

Perhaps II Is because they believe that
almost any man Is willing 20 doctor the
laws that so many colleges confer the
degree OF doctor OF laws at the COM
mencement season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

Now the New York Democrats are en-
deavoring TO induce John Clinton Gray
to accept a nomination for the governor
ship. II the Judge aecsdss to thsSr re.
quest there will be a reunion OF the blue
and. the Gray In November.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

Tracey, the Oregon terror. IS reported
as in the last ditch. As the ditch is sew
ersl miles wide he may yet escape. Great
er security will be felt in many places
the sooner Tracey is again In secure con.
finement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

Probably had the Castellanes not made
such a splurge IN behalf OF the Royalist
party in France there would have been
less disposition to count them ont OF the
French assembly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

Reports from the West continue to In
dicate that the crop will be satisfactory
unless some great disaster should occur
High prices for certain staples now pre-
vsiling in the stock market are due to last
years shortage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

ly to the success OF Minister Tung's mis-
sion If he studied Up the saying that
speech Is silver but silence is golden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

The little green apple is the friend OF
the doctors just at present Gssildhood's
impe cannot be restrained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

II was under the mistaken impression the
work related 20 the youthful travels OF
the king on this continent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

1t is unkind to suggest THAI when Queen
Alexandra purchased a COPY OF Tho
strsnuPys Lao 4 sAA ssrsaa.,ss as.as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

II England Is not TO have a new king
luxury OF new premier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

telligenoe. and the attributes of the hu-
man body, and therefore we have a right
to expect none from him. and 80 decide.
And may the High Court forgive himl
Which?
JOHN A. MLAUGHI.IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-14

LANG Chen Tung has been appointed
Chinese mIpiste, 70 succeed the famous
pnl sntsrtsinins Wv, IL would ada grea.-