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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
switchmen Accept a Compromise.

Minneapolis, Oct. 22.-The railroads
centering here yesterday offered the
switchmen Il compromise increase of
21h cents an hour, with 313 cents raise
for foreman. The men had asked for
> cents. but they consider this offer as
practically a victory for them and are
disposed to accept.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
THE SAMOAN ARBITRATION
is IN GERMANY's FAVOR

Berlin, Oct. 22.-The German for
eign office confirms the report from
Washington that King Oscar, of Swe-
den, has decided the Samoan arbitra-
tion in favor of Germany.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
THE DANISH DEAL
AGAIN REJECTED
Mother Country Still Divided on Sell
ing Islands to United
States.

Copenhagen, Oct. 22.-The lands
thing by tie vote today rejected the
second reading of the bill providing
for the ratification of the treaty in
regard to the cession of the Danish
West Indies to the United States.
The announcement caused the great
est excitement in the house and a
demonstration on the part of the
spectators.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22

Rockford. Ills, Oct 22.-A gift of
$1,000 by Mrs. T. B. Blackstone, of
Chicago, widow of the late president
of the Chicago and Alton railroad, to
Rockford college was announced by
Miss Julia \. Gulliver. the new presi-
dent of the institution.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
A Deduitfo1.

Little Clarence-Pa, what is expert
ence?
Mr.. Callipers-Experien my son, is
the headaches you acquire from butt
ing against the world.-Puck.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
ASSASSIN WAS AFTER
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

Paris, Oct. 22. The Figaro this
ly this morning attempting to climb
wall of the Rlysee palace. 1t is
believed that he intended to hide in
the palace garden in the hope of OBJ
tanning an opportunity to assassinate
President Loubet.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Grain Elevator Burns,

Marshalltown, Ia. Oct. 22.-Fire of
unknown origin destroyed the eleva-
tor of the B. \. Lockwood Grain COM
pany yesterday with 26,0O0 bushels of
grain and 100 tons of coal, and also
burned the Chicago and Northwestern
freight depot. Loss, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
strike of Glass workers Compromise

Pittsburg, Oct. ga strike of en-
ployes of the Macbeth-Evans Glass
company (chimney combine), which
affected $4,000 men, was compromis-
ed today and work will be resumed
Immediately.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
BARRIERS Must Let Up on Bulge.

st. Joseph. Mo. oct. 22.-The state
board of examining BARRIERS is after
tonsorial artists who imbibe too free
ly in the flowing bowl. Victor e.
Burch, of this city, member of the
board, said that complaints of intem-
perate BARRIERS have been coming to the
boards notice so frequently of late
that it was decided to institute an in
VeStigation at once
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
1Ieraland,s Letter to TammanY.

New York, Oct. 22.-It is learned
that Tammany Hall has received let
ter from Grover Cleveland, in response
to an invitation to be present at the
Tammany Hall mass meeting tonight,
when David b. Hill is to make an adj
dress in behalf of Bird S. Coler. The
letter viii be read at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Au-Americaus Win Ano,b.r.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 22.-The All
Americans defeated the A1l-NationaIs
yesterday in the quickest game played
this year. But seventy minutes were
required for the eight and half In
nings. The score was to 4.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
FARMER IN MINNESOTA
BUTCHERS HIS DAUGHTER

Aitllin, Mimi, Oct 22.-Gus Olson,
residing Il miles from here, killed his
daughter with a butcher knife at mid
night because he objected to her pro-
posed marriage.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Political shooting in Porto Rico.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Oct. d.
There was political shooting affray
at Arroyo yesterday morning. y mob
attacked several Federals who return
ed the fire of their assailants. One
man, a Republican, was killed
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
OLDEST NEW YORK MAN
DIES AT THE AGE OF 1O6

New York, Oct. 22.-Simon Raph-
ael, believed to be the Oldest man in
New York, died aged 1o6. At the be-
ginning of his Tooth year he retired
from the dry goods business.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Conference of Friends

indianapolis. Oct. 22.-The five-year
meeting or conference of Friends be-
gan last evening at Friends church, in
this city. s. Edgar Nicholson, of Bal
timore, presided as temporary chair
man.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Futile Attempt I'm Commons

London, Oct. ga futile attempt
was made today in the house of COM
mons to secure day for the debate
on a seat of Ireland.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
NafuralIK.

One Girl-Jack tried to kiss me last
night.
Another-What in the world did you
do?
ooh, was up in arms in minute"
Smart Set.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Won BUELOW BEATEN
Reichstag Changes the Rate Of
Tariff on Grain in Spite
of Him.
HE HAS THREE COURSES NOW OPEN
But Will Probably Take n Fourth
and Wait for a Change in
Opinions.

Berlin, Oct. 22.-The government
was defeated in the reichstag yester-
day in test votes on the tariff bill by
the Conservatives and Centrists in
serting in the ministry's bill amend
ments fixing the minimum wheat du-
ties at $1.J0 per metric hundred
weight, in place of $1.37 and the rye
duties at $1.37 instead of $125. The
votes were: Wheat, 194 to 145; rye,
1S7 to 132. The minority was com
posed of National Liberals, Socialists
and Radicals. Previous to the roll call
Chancellor Won Buelow again firmly
announced that it was impossible for
the government to accept the amend
ments. Three courses are now open
to the ministry-dissolve the reichstag,
negotiate for n compromise. or let the
majority pass the bill in any form it
chooses and suppress it in the bundles
rath
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Train Through TrestIe

Cairo. H., Oct. ga passenger
train on the Big Four went through
a burning trestle near Parker last
evening. Forty passengers escaped
with only slight injuries to a few.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Finertv Heads the Ir,sb Leagu.

Boston, Oct. 22.-John f. Finerty,
of Chicago, was unanimously re-eIect-
ed yesterday afternoon president of the
United Irish League of America for the
ensuing year
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Cannot Assign His SALARY.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 22.-Judge W.
L. Window, of the municipal bench,
has handed down decision to the ef-
feet that a public official cannot as
sign his salary.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
One Thousand Engineers,
Firemen and Pump
handlers Return.
GETTING MINES READY
Some Companies Retain
Non-UnioniStS--Con-
mission to Meet.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. ga thous-
and engineers, firemen and pump
runners began work today repairing
the mines and placing the collieries
in condition for the resumption of
coal mining tomorrow. Many of this
class were disappointed in not getting
employment. the company officials re-
fusing to discharge the men who
worked during the strike. Reports
show, however. that many non-union-
lists are giving up their positions and
leaving the region.
The railroads are devoting their
energies to getting the cars which
readiness for hauling the coal as soon
as il is mined.
Washington. Oct. 22.-.Acceptances
have been received by the president
from all members of the coal strike
arbitration commission.
Pottsville. Oct. 22.-Three homes of
non-union workingmen were dynamit-
ed last night and partially wrecked.
The deed is charged to strike sympa-
thizers. R.Is suTJ
Washington, Oct. 22.-Shortly before
3 p. m. yesterday President Roosevelt
received a telegram from WiIkesbarre,
Pa. informing him that the convention
of miners had declared off the anthra-
cite coal strike. Ehe telegram was
signed by John Mitchell, chairman, ana
w. B. Wilson, secretary of the con-
vention. Immediately upon receipt of
the information the following telegram
was sent to Mitchell: Upon receipt
of your telegram of this date the pres
ident summoned the commission to
meet here on Friday next, the oath
inst, at 10 a. III.
Commission Has Been Summoned.
News of the termination of the strike |
was received by the president wit.,
great satisfaction. Before the formal |
telegram from Mitchell had reached |
him he had been informed through the |
Associated Press of the conventions !
favorable action. Soon afterward Col |
onel Carroll ID. Wright, commissioner /
of labor. the recorder of the arbitra-
tiOn commission, gave to the president |
the infOrma ton contained in telegrams
which he had received from Wilkes
barre. Already kilograms have been
sent to the members of the commits
sion notifying them of the first meet
ing and summOning them to be present.
Where Meetings VIII Be Held.
The meeting probably will be held in
the office of Commissioner Wright in
the department of labor. 1t is under
stood that few meetings of the COM
mission will be held in Washington.
After the work of the commission has
been mapped out the first step will be
to take the testimony of the miners,
who may be regarded as plaintiffs in
the case. The parties to the inquiry
will be permitted to be present at the
hearings either personally or by coun-
sci. 1t is probable that the first ses-
sions of the commission at which tes-
timony will be taken will be held in
Wilkesbarre, as that city will be most
convenient for the miners representa-
tives. Other meetings will be held in
Philadelphia or New York, or in both
off
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
OUTRAGE ON A COURT
Done by a Mob of "Infuriated"
Self = Governors in a
Texas Town.
CITIZENS PROMISE Is VIOLATED
In Order That Two Negroes Might
Be Lynched, Making a Record
for Hampstead.

Hampstead, Tex, Oct. 22.-After be
ing tried in legal form and procedure
for criminal assault and murder, and
given the death penalty in each case
Jim Wesley and Reddick Parton, ne
groes, were late yesterday afternoon
| taken from the authorities of this city
and lynched in the public square by
an infuriated mob. The district judge
Monday asked the governor for militia
TO accompany the negroes here from
the jail at Houston. where they were
safe. At the request of large num-
Der of citizens of Hampstead, who
it is said-Signed n written promise
to aid the authorities in preventing
any mob law, Judge Thompson YES
terday morning cOuntermanded his re-
quest and the troops did not accom-
pany the negroes.
Mob Outrages the Law
Barton was first tried. He pleaded
guilty to criminal assault and then to
the murder of Mrs. Susan Lewis. aged
63, on Oct. u. The juries in each
case, on which were several negroes,
promptly rendered verdicts assessing
the death penalty. During the after
noon Wesley was put on trial He
pleaded guilty to assault and then to
the murder charge. While his trial
was proceeding mob broke into the
court room and attempted to take him,
ii having been aScertained that the
sheriff had asked for troops. The mob
was dispersed, however. and the trial
proceeded, the state putting through
its testimony hurriedly in corrobora-
ton of the plea of guilty.
Both Victims Are Lynohed.
Both juries assessed the death pen
atty. The officers of the court sat
about the room at the conclusion of the
trial, awaiting the coming of the
militia. when there was sudden
movement on the part of several men
in the room; the sheriff was over
powered ana Wesley was taken in pos
session by the mob and hurried away.
Another portion of the mob. while this
was going on. attacked the Jail. where
Barton had been taken when his trial
was over, and the prisoner was sur
rendered to it without u struggle. The
two prisoners were hustled to the pub
lie square and there lynched. Neither
VI llltIl Idu nttll StHltDGttl-
Declined to Burn Them.
District Judge Thompson had posi-
lively refused to permit them TO waive
the thirty days of grace allowed them
by law. The suggestion to burn the
negroes met with small favor. 1t was
the general desire that they die quick
ly. They were hanged to the arm
of a telephone pole. where only last |
month another negro murderer had |
been strung up by a mob. Sheriff Lips |
comb was badly injured in the back by |
the rough treatment of the mob. Dur
ing the first rush Il shot was acci- |
dentally fired. and Sheriff Sparks, of |
Lee county. was wounded in the stom-
ach. though not seriously. The gov
ernor was informed of the lynching,
but has yet had nothing to say.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22

Omaha. Oct. 22.-The Christian con-
vention decided upon Detroit as the
place of the meeting next year.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Freak Relic Hunters

When the coffin arrived it was seen
that many splinters had been cut
from the pine box enclosing If, prob
ably by relic hunters.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
Won BueIow's Fighting speech.

In the latter event commercial trea-
tics will be negotiated on the basis of
the present tariff. The chancellors
plan appears to be to do nothing i'm
mediately and see if the majority will
yield. Prior to the votes Chancellor
Won Buelow made fighting speech in
behalf of the bill as drawn up by the
federal governments, who, he declared,
agreed that all possible protection was
accorded to agriculture compatible
with the conclusion of commercial
treaties. The chancellor protested
against the assertion that the imperial
government was Saving off the
branch on which the monarchy was
sitting" Other interests could not be
ignored in favor of agriculture. He
had done the best possible for the
farmers, and did not care whether in
return he received thanks or ingrati-
tude.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
TO Be BURIED
|NOLDHOME
Body of Younger Reaches
Scenes of Early
Life
DOWN IN MISSOURI
Outlaws Wish for Gre
nation Not to Be
Carried Out.

Lees Summit, Mo-. Oct. 22.-The
body of Jim Younger, the bandit,
who shot himself at st. Paul, arrived
here today and will probably be bur-
led in the family lot tomorrow.
The palIbearers have been selected
from Younger's former Missouri
friends.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22

Washington, Oct. 22.-Mrs. Ada Gil
bert Duncan, who was the victim of
a mysterious assault here last De-
cember, died today.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22

Lawrence, Kans., Oct. 22.-William
c. Spangler, acting chancellor of the
of Kansas, died today of
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
EX-PRESIDENT HAUBER
OF SWITZERLAND DEAD

Berne, Switzerland, Oct. 22.-For-
mer President Hauser died today, as
the result of a paralytic stroke.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22
No Pledges to Foreign Countries.


As to the talk of Il change of gov
ernment, a long time would elapse be-
fore any imperial chancellor would do
SO much for the interests of agricul-
| ture aS he had endeavored to do. No
! pledges, had been given to foreign
fully aware of the feeling prevailing
abroad. From the first the federal
| government had shown clearly and un-
| equivocaly how far they were pre-
pared to go in the matter of minimum
duties. He had been reproached
with saying to the reichstag: "'Swal-
low the bill or die" The govern
ments, the chancellor declared, did not
desire to influence the opinion of the
majority of the house, but as it was
question of taking action which
would have an effect abroad the gov
ernments must ask for Il larger meas
ure of authority.
No Higher Minimum Rate Practicable.
He declared it was impossible to
conclude treaties with the higher min
imum rates and hoped the majority of
the house favored the treaties. The
chancellor concluded with reiterating
in the name of the federal govern
ments llat all the dissentient amend
ments advanced during the discussion
with the view of increasing the mini
mum rates on wheat and rye already
fixed would be unacceptable to them.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-22

Washington. Oct. 22.-Acceptances
have been received by the president
from all members of the coal strike
arbitration commission.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-30

"A divorce was granted to Elmer IL.
Ridgeway yesterday from Mary IL.
Ridgeway. This Is the sensational case
which was tried before Judge Purdy IN
this county on May q, 1902. and result
ed in q disagreement of the jury.
The Ridgeways lived in Benton town
ship from their marriage, April 20, 1887,
until November 1, 1900, when they sep
arated and Rdgeway began proceed
lngs for q divorce on the ground of un-
faithfulness, naming Claude Newton,
one of his employees, as the correspond
ent.
The second trial of the case was set
down. for the week beginning Septem-
ber Is, but an agreement was reached
between the parties by which Mrs.
Ridgeway withdrew her request for a
Jury trial and it was agreed that the
case be heard as divorce cases usually
are.
The attorneys on both sides, Everett
Warren and G. Balentine for the libel
liant and Joseph O'Brien and r. II. Hol-
gate for the respondent, agreed that
the divorce proceedings should rest on
the testimony of Mary Lamoreaux,
William Skinnary, Mary Ridgeway and
Claude Newton, taken at the trial OF
the case last May.
Judge Edwards, after considering this
evidence yesterday, granted Ridgeway
q divorce
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-30
THE MARKETS
Wall Street Rs1is,z.

New. York, Sept. 29.-The stock market
opened weak this morning and the liuuid-
alton was continued In varying degree
all day; During the last hour OF busi.
ness belated borrowers found the supply
Of available funds exhausted and they
ran the money rate up quickly to % per
cent. Meantime there was wholesale
room and the aspect of things was rapid
ly taking on an appearance of panic.
when the presidents gavel fell and trad
ing, was ended for the day. Prices were
and the one or two feverish rallies where
the bears were scrambling to take quick
profits made no impression on the gen
Of the principal losses were Louisville,
11is; 81 Paul, 9ss: Atchson, 6%; Illinois
Centr9&1B,s; Pennsylvania. 5,s: Baltimore
and io. 5A; Canadian Pacific, 8;
Westinghouse Electric. 8 each; Manhat-
tan. SIS, and a long list of prominent
stocks over points. Losses up to a
The local banks were entirely out of
the money market and the trust COM
panies were very small lenders. Funds
OF out of town banks and of individual
lenders made up the available supply. 1t
was very evident that there was large
number of securities holders who hoped
that rates would work easier today. en-
to hs view by the notable
week and the considerable margin Of
surplus reserves revealed by Saturdays
bank statement
This class held off during the early
part of the day from supplying their
needs. hoping that they could maintain
the serenity of the money market by re-
framing from early demands upon 1t. the
call loan rate was quiet up to noon at
about 10 per cent. 1t flurried during the
noon. hour to 20 per cent. when the de-
mand again became less urgent. The con-
sequence was a wild scramble during the
final hour to secure loans and u general
sacrifice of holdings on the part of those
who could not secure accommodation.
The events of the latter part of last
week adm monished the banking community
that there was a speculative element alb
solutely perssting in determination to
place all the funds they could secure in
marginal holdings of stocks.
Further accommodations for this pur-
pose was peremptorly refused by the
banks. The effects of this determination
developed at the stock exchange before
menced in London before the opening
here and this had the effect of throwing
about 10000 shares for sale on the local
market at the opening on arbitrage ac-
count. This was supposed to be on ac-
count of leading American operator
now visiting in London. All of the re-
Gently active speculative pools and COM
bnatiOns were active in the liquidation
before the day closed. Total sales 1,071,-
200 shares.
The bond market was weak but to a
much less degree than stocks Total
sales. par value, s3.915.OOO. United States
bonds were all unchanged on the last
call.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-30
TOO GREAT EXPENSE
Not the Reason.

II Is not because Pyramid Pile Cure
Is so expensive that many people de-
cline to give 1t a trial, but because they
find IL too great a tax on their credulity
to believe that the published letters
bearing testimony to the merit of this
remedy are genuine and bona flde; es-
pecially to those who have realized the
suffering incident to plies Is II incred-
ible that any one who has been afflicted
twenty-five and thirty years with the
worst form Of protrudng and bleeding
piles should be cured by the applica-
tion of simple remedy, when their
physician has assured them that the
only relief Is in u surgical operation.
This Is rightfully viewed with dread by
all those afflicted, as 1t means at the
least great shock to the nervous sys-
tenn, with more than a possibility of
utter collapse and death; in the major
ity Of cases, too, their Is a return Of
the complaint, owing to the fact that
the cause Is not removed.
The proprletors Of Pyramid Pile
Cure agree to forfeit one thousand dol
lars to anyone who will show single
published testimonial to be not genuine
and unsolicited; this latter feature Is
most gratifying, inasmuch as these let
ters are written solely out of gratitude,
and with the hope that those who are
afflicted as the writer's have been may
learn that relief is at hand, at COM
paratively trfling expense. Pyramid
Pile Cure is for sale by druggists at
fifty cents q package, or will be mailed
by the makers to any address upon re-
ceipt of price.
Mr.. VIM. Lichtenwalter, head of the
largest printing house in Canton, Ohio,
says: 1T is with the utmost pleasure
and satisfaction that l can say I be-
lieve I am cured of protruding and
bleeding piles, after suffering more
than twenty-five years. I have been in
bed for two weeks at a time. l have
not suffered in the least for over year.
and I used only three flfty-cent boxes
of Pyramid Pile Cure. I advise every
person suffering with this distressing
and painful complaint to give this REM
edy trial. / have every confidence in
it," Write the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich, for their book on the
causes and cure of piles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-30
RECEPTION RENDERED BISHOP.
He Was the Guest of Honor at Mt. st.
Mary's Last Night.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Michael J.. Hoban
was rendered a reception last night at
Mount st. Mary's seminary by the
pupils of that institution and the sis
ters in charge. The occasion was the
feast of st. Michael, the archangel, the
bishops patron saint.
The reception was conducted in the
auditorium and was preceded by an
entertainment which was participated
in by number of the boarding and
day pupils. An address of welcome
was delivered by Miss Catherine O'Don-
nell. The programme included recita-
tions by Miss Kathleen Finnegan and
Miss stella Wilz and piano solos by
Miss Josephine Caffrey, Miss Mary
Smith and Miss Grace Stimson. A
vocal duet was beautifully rendered by
the Misses Madeline Glynn and Grace
Stimson and there were songs sung by
both the Junior and senior classes.
Bishop Hoban made a brief address
at the conclusion of the entertainment
in the course of which he congratulated
the pupils on their beautiful new build
ing and urged them to take advantage
of the splendid educational advantages
offered them. He was then presented
to the pupils and sisters present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-30
THE BOAT CAPSIZED.
William Bright and Ray Wheeler
Had Narrow Escape from Drown
ing in Lackawanna River.

William Bright, of Breaker street, and
Ray Wheeler, of Brighton place, bor-
rowed a folding boat yesterday after
noon and started out for cruise on the
Lackawanna river, which has risen con-
siderably as a result of the rain and
which was very swift-running stream
yesterday.
They planned to embark at the Peck
Lumber companys yard and float down
with the current. They started out aus
piciously and things went smoothly
until they neared East Market street.
when the boat became unmanageable
and finally capsized throwing both
young men into the water
The current was especially swift at
this point and they felt themselves
being borne rapidly down stream. They
are fairly good swimmers, however, and
after hard struggle mahaged to reach
the shore. The boat went sailing down
stream and was not recovered.