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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Reception Accorded President.
DISTRIBUTES HER WEALTH
AT A FAMILY REUNION

The home of I. b. Taylor. at Hamp-
ton. was the scene a few days
ago. of reunion of the Van SAINT
family. Mrs. Lydia Anderson Van
SAINT. of LeClaire. widow of the late
John w. Van SAINT, mother of Cover
nor Sam Van SAINT. of Minnesota. and
one of the Oldest settlers in Scott
county. Iowa. as well as the
best known. was at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Taylor, for a visit.
While there She was admonished by
her advanced and advancing age that
family reunions Will soon be over
with her. and determined on another
one. The relatives within reach were
hastily summoned. and the children
and their children, with few eNcep-
tions, gathered at the Taylor home,
and for the space of couple of days
and nights they were boys and girls
together again. with their mother.
The reunion was marked by a fea-
ture that gives it more than usual
value as a news incident. Seeing her
children assembled. the family united
and harmonious. Mrs. Van SAINT was
minded to- make distribution of Il
portion of her property then and
there, without the aid of hindrance
of wills, codicils, lawyers, or courts.
She dispersed the comfortable sum OF
100000 among her descendants in
this way. 1t was family reunion
that was made more than ordinarily
happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
round some curious 1.eastles.

Lacrosse. Wis, Sept. 9.-Bert Stu
dent, employed by Thill & Lapitz, of
this city, found in a well he was re-
pairing nest of most peculiar ami
mails. He captured one and put in al
cohol. 1t is about three inches long,
cream color, with black markings
about quarter of an inch long all
over the body. In shape it resembles
a miniature hippOptamous with its legs
sawed off close to the body. From the
large mouth two forks of a spindle
tongue prOtude and with this the an
imaI feels its way about. 1t has no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
RAISES A NEW POINT
Demurrer to an Indictment of n PooIroom
Proprietor.

Demurrer to an Indictment of n PoOIroom
Proprietor.
New York, Sept. 9.-JuStice Foster,
in the court of general sessions yes
terday, sustained a demurrer inter
posed to an Indictment charging Ridge
Levien and Leon Stedecker with run
ming Il poolroom. Counsel for the ac-
cused men, in demurring to the indict-
ment. argued that the law prohibit
ing the making of bets in a pOolroOm
was unconstitutional, because it pro-
hibited men from doing n thing in one
place that they were allowed to do in
anOther-that is, that betting on horse
races was prohibited in poolrooms, but
allowed OH the race tracks.
Justice Foster, in upholding the de-
murrer. said: The questions OF law
presented by the demurrer are so in
teresting and so important that they
should be passed upon by the appellate
division for the future guidance of this
pOIIrt -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Mercer wants Judge

Hon. James II. Connell, of Aled0.
has appeared as a republican candi-
date for the circuit iudgeship of Rock
Island circuit and is now making
visits over the district meeting
friends and prominent party leaders.
There is a judge to be elected next
June in this district. which comprises
the counties of Whiteside, Henry,
Rock Island and Mercer. Each has
a judge on the bench save Mercer,
and that county has never had u
circuit judge chosen from among her
citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
OF
THE GOOD ROADS
To Hold International Meeting Some
Time Early Next
Year.

St Louis, Sept. 9.-W. II. Moore.
president of the National Good Roads
association, is visiting st. Louis today
to confer with the Worlds fair direc-
tory, Mayor Wells, and the leading
commercial organizations of this city.
for the purpose of deciding at an early
date where and when the next Good
Roads convention will meet. In the
national convention held at Central
Music hall, Chicago, November, 1900. a
delegation from st. Louis invited the
national Good Roads Congress to meet
in that city in 1903 The executive
committee of the National Good Roads
association has decided to make the
meeting to be held in February or
March, 1908, international and will in
vlte the Hon. John Hay, secretary of
state, to have delegates appointed
from all foreign countries.
He did this before the international
roads congress met at Buffalo i'll Sep
tember, 1901. An Improvement of the
common roads has been agitated in
this country for years. The great cities.
railroads, manufacturers, farmers. and
the government, all agree that the
United States must of necessity secure
better roads. 1t is figured by officers
who have in hand the convention to be
held early next year that owing TO the
vigorous campaign work and the oper-
alton of the good road train by several
leading railroads, to be followed by
others since the last convention was
held, that next years meeting will be
one of the largest and most important
industrial conventions ever called in
this country Other cities, including
a.l 90 1ra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Peculiar Table Customs.

In book entitled Domestic Man
ners of the Middle Ages we are told
that in those days dinner tables We're
covered by "nappe." or tablecloth.
Upon it were placed a large saltcellar,
bread and cups for wine, but no knives
or plates. The reason for the absence
of the knives arose from the common
practice in vogue of people carrying
their own knives in sheath attached
to their girdle.
In an early work, written by Lyd-
gate-"Rules For Behavior at Table
the guests are told to bring no knives
unsecured to the table, which can only
mean that each one was to keep his
own knife-that is, the one he carried
with him-clean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
WAS "oNTo" HIS CURVES
Little Woman who Gave Her Husband a
Lesson in GalIantry.

Detroit, Sept. "a tiny little wom-
an wrapped in dark shawl wandered
slowly through Grand Circus. She did
not find the person she sought so,
finally. after twice going though the
park. she took Il seat on Il bench near
Nitherel street. whence she could
view the whole open space. She care
fully held something under her shawl.
1t was three-GUarterS of an hour before
her watching had any result. Then Il
tall. SmOoth-faced man came up Miami
avenue and stood waiting at the cor
ner. After Il time when no one came
he turned and skirted the park toward
the west.
The little woman, who had been
watching from behind the screen Of
bushes, followed and caught up to him
as he got at the corner of Park street
and Adams avenue. You loafer. WIFI
Your girl didn't come 10 meet you, did
she:" she exclaimed. Take this,
you cheap skate!' Then she proceeded
with Il fusillade of eggs, and u fusiI-
lade of denunciation. Next horSewhip
SwiShed in the air and fell on his head.
His arm caught more blows and he
made as if to grasp her, but the blows
fell too rapidly. He turned and ran
away leaving the woman almost eX-
hauSted. Go back to my mother, =
she called after him as he fed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
rook 7roo Mnth Acetnnlido.

Racine, Wis, Sept. &C. w. Rob
erts. well known newspaper man of
this state, was found dead at his home
by his wife Sunday on her return from
church. 1t is thought that he took an
overdose of acetanlide, which he used
for headache. He was a member of
the Masonic order and for years was
connected with the Racine Journal,
ManitowOc News and Milwaukee Free
Press. For the last month he was To-
cal agent for the international Com
mercial agency of Chicago. Roberts
was 40 wears of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Made the Town Dry for Once.

Bedford, Ind, Sept. 9.-Bedford was
a dry" town Sunday for the first time
in its history. Mayor Hickson Smith,
who recently entered office. had de-
clared that all saloons should obey the
law to the letter and that not even
back entrance should be open on Sun
day. The result was that there was a
great cOmmotiOn Sunday morning
when it was found that every saloon
was shut. The drug stores were shut
also and even restaurants and ice
cream parlors were closed. The new
mayor says that a rock pile awaits
tramDS and IawbreakerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Haytien Ports Closed.
ZEIGLER HAVING WON
WILL SEND EXPEDITION

New York. Sept. 9.-In view of the
satisfactory conclusion of the court
proceedings at Tromsoe yesterday
which sustained the claims of Evelyn
Il. Baldwin, leader of the expedition.
as against those of Capt. Johannsen,
of the America, William Zeigler to-
day cabled Baldwin and William 5.
Champ. who had charge of the see
ond expedition, to return to New
York. After consultation with Bald
win and Champ, Zeigler will deter
mine his future plans. He has no in
tention of abandoning the eXpedi-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
To straighten Creek.

The residents of Drury township
are figuring on an extensive pnder-
taking in Strengthening the lower
part of Copperas creek. which at
present in its winding course sub
jects portions of several sections to
periodical overflow. Assistant Coun-
ty Surveyor II. II. Gould has made %
survey of the proposed ditch and he
estimates the cost at $4,000. The
ditch would be 90 feet wide and seven
feet deep on an average.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
OHIO WILL JOIN
IN MEMORIAL
In Remembrance of the Late Presi-
dent Mckinley Next
Sunday.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 9.-Gov. Nash
today issued proclamation express
ing the wish of the people of Ohio to
join in the movement started through
out the country to hold memorial
services Sunday, Sept. IA, in their
regular places of worship in remem-
brance of the late President McKin-
ley. Next Sunday will be the first
anniversary of the death of President
Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
RETURN GOOD FOR EVIL
Man Who Was Robbed Gives the Thief a
Lecture and Square Meal.


Lecture and Square Meal.
Elgin, Ills, Sept. 9.-Alr. and Mrs.
Louis Hembracht. 800 Bartlett street,
believe in returning good for evil.
While the family was absent Sunday
night a burglar broke open rear win
dow with an AK, entered the house and
secured 5000, one sealskin jacket, two
gold watches and a child's saving
bank When Hembracht discovered
the loss he called his sons and the par
ty started after the thief on horseback.
Near Spaulding station they overlook
a suspicious character and found the
stolen goods on his person. The thief
was escorted to the Hembracht home,
where the family lectured him on the
course he had taken in life. After
promise that he would lead a better
life the man was given square meal
and allowed his freedom. He was also
offered shelter overnight, but he polite
ly refused the offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
His Jump Costs las Life.

New York, Sept 9.-While on the
way to New York from Kansas City.
Mo-, in the custody of detective, Her
man Neuman jumped through the
window of an express train going at
the rate of fifty miles an hour and
was so badly hurt that he will die.
Neuman was employed as a collector
in this city for a brewing company
and, it is alleged, that n shortage of
81 800 in his accounts was found
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
STEAM BARGE is SUNK:
TWO OE CREW DROWNED

Detroit, Mich. Sept. 9.-The steam
barge, IL. Houghton. owned in this
city, sank at her dock today. Two of
the crew were drowned in their
berths. Their names are William
Daniel. aged 16, who had no home.
and Edward Close, aged IS, of Har-
Dor Beach, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Official Advices of Com
pIete Routing of
Rebel Army
WITH PEACE ASSURED
Provincial Government
in Hayti Orders Clos
of Ports.

New York, Sept. 9.-The consul gen
eral of Venezuela has received the
following undated cablegram from
President Castro:
"A fierce battle was fought today
at Finaquillo, in which the revolu-
tionary army under Gems. Luciano
Mendoza and Riera was completely
defeated, thus insuring national
peace
Haytien Ports Closed.
Hamburg. Sept. 9.-According to
information received from the Hay
tian consulate here the provisional
government of Hayti has closed the
ports of Gonaives. Saint Marie and
Port de PaiN to foreign ships in con-
sequence of the disturbances on the
island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Proressores Of voice Culture.

Chicago, Sept 9.-Miss Mabelle f.
Bruner, daughter of Rev. Frank c.
Bruner. of Chicago, has just been called
to fill the chair of voice culture at the
Illinois Woman's college at Jackson
VILE This is Miss Burners alma
mater She is also a graduate of the
conservatory of Bloomington universi-
ty, receiving the highest certificate in
music granted by that institution, and
for five years studied under the best
teachers in Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
United rypothatne Convention.

PittsburG. Pa, Sept. 9.-FOur hun
dred delegates, including 100 women,
We're present at the opening of the six
teenth annual convention of the United
Typothatae ut the Hotel Scheniey, this
city The first session was devoted to
the reception OF the delegates and or
ganization. The convention Will last
through the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09

Springfield, Ills, Sept. 9.-During the
past few days several hundred thu
sand dollars worth of bonds have been
Cancelled by the clerks in the office of
State Auditor Mccullough. The cam
cellations include bonds of townships
and counties and drainage districts all
over the state. They range i'm value
from 800 to 100000. while the per
cents of interests range from AZ to Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Hanks suppIied Wits FUNDS.

Tecumseh, Neb., Sept. o. - The
branch banks at Graf and Vesta of the
Chamberlain bank, of this city, have
reopened for business with sufficient
funds, it is stated. to pay all deposit
ors. These two banks were closed last
week on account of the embarrass-
ment of the Chamberlain bank. State
Bank Examiner Hartwell states that
their assets were not impaired by their
former connection with the local bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09

London, Sept. 9.-The Lancashire
coal trade is rapidly improving in con-
sequence of purchases for the United
States. 1t is said that orders aggregat-
ing hundreds of thousands of tons have
been placed in the south Lancashire
collieries for shipment to various ports
of the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Early Milwaukee Settler bead.

Milwaukee. Sept. 9.-Hcnry Silver,
one of the first men to settle in Mil
waukee. died Sunday, aged 80 years
Silver came to Milwaukee in 1880. and
is said to have built the first brick
structure both in Chicago and Milwau-
kee. He was well known throughout
the State
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Killed ina Riot.

Rome. Sept. 9.-Five persons were
killed yesterday and five wounded in
a conflict between troops and stril-
ers at Candida. small town of Apu-
liza, in the extreme southeastern part
of Italy Order has been restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
AdventIsts of the Prairie state.

Springfield, Ills, Sept. 9.-The Illi-
nois conference camp meeting of the
Seventh Day Adventists has divided
the state into northern and southern
conferences, electing the following of
ficers: Northern = President, Allen
Moon: vice president, +. G.. Curtis; sec
retary. George Wheeler, all of Chicago.
outhern-President, S. II. Lane; vice
president, Charles Thompson; secre-
tarv. Mrs. w. ID. Curtis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Whole Cargo Was Rotten.

London, Sept. 9.-The carcasses of
$4,000 New Zealand sheep brought here
by steamer have just been consigned
to the sea as unfit for human food On
the arrival of the vessel at London the
mutton was in such a shocking condi-
tion that the authorities ordered the
ship to go to sea and throw overheard
hpr. entire carpO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
SARGENT STEPS AslDE
AS B. OF IF. EADER

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 9.-At to-
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen,
Grand Master +. =. Sargent submit
ted his resignation as grand master,
to take effect Immediately. 1t was
accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
TWO Little Girls Cremated.

Aurora, S. D.. Sept. 9.-Two little
girls were burned to death Sunday
while playing in Il barn. Edna, the
only child of G.. d. Cheatham, and
Mary, daughter of Fred Lilly, both
children about. 1 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Lookinc for avn Attack.

Colon, Colombia, Sept. 9.-Over one
thousand government troops We're hur-
riedIy sent to Colon from Panama
Sunday afternoon, and additional in
trenchments are being erected at Mon
key hill, Il mile from Colon on the rail-
road. and other points in eXpection of
an inSurgent attack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09

Knoxville: Tenn, Sept 9.-Neil
Overton. Il member of Il prominent
family of Claiborne county, Tenn, was
shot to death by Eli Breeder in Il
blind tiger at Cumberland Gap. Ky.
An old grudge was the cause of the
ShoofiuC &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
schwab to GIre s1O.noO.

Chicago, Sept. .. - Charles NJ.
Schwab, president of the steel trust,
is the latest steel magnate TO contribute
to the fund of the Rural Home and
School for Boys. John w. Gates Wis
tied Schwab before he sailed for Eu-
rope and secured IL promise that he
would give the fund a check for $1O,-
600 on his return from Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Train Kills Major o,Driscoll.

Washington, Sept. 9.-While driving
across the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road track near Takoma park, several
miles from this city, Major Daniel
ODr1scoll, one of Washington's prom
1nent lawyers, was struck by a train
and instantly killed. He came to this
city. from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09

Denver, Sept. 8. = William Neuroth
expired suddenly in Christian
Science church, refusing medical at
tendance while the congregation sang
and prayed over the dying man. Neu-
roth was consumptiye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Maine Has Gone Republican.

Portlan, Sept. 9-Returns for gov
ernor in the election indicate a Repub-
lican loss of less than l per cent. and
n Democratic loss of nearly 10 per
cent. On this basis the Republican
plurality should be about $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Found Dead in a Box Car.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Sept. 9.-Michi-
gan Central Agent Hayes has received
word that James I. Ashton, who start
ed for California with his household
goodand family horse, was found dead
at Joliet, Ills, in the box car contain
ing the goods. There seems no indica-
tion of foul play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
FIur,ies of SNOW ON the Lake.

Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 9.-Masters of
incoming vessels at this port report
snow on Lake superior yesterday the
first of the season. Flurries of snow
are believed to have been quite gen
eral on the eastern end of LAX Su-
urior
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Rrran on a speakinr Tour.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 9.-W. j. Bryan
began yesterday IL speech making tour
which will continue with little inter-
ruption until the November election.
Last evening he made the opening adj
dress to the membrs of th Grand
Army at thir state Heunion near
Hastings. Today he opens the cam
paign for the Democrats of Missouri
at JOpIin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Six Forest Fires in SIpbt

Lyons, Colo, Sept. 9.-Advices from
Longs Peak are that fully six forest
fires are burning in that vicinity and
are beyond control Large areas have
already been burned over and millions
of feet of valuable timber DESTROYED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Tried to smuggIe a Letter.

Port Huron, Mich, Sept. 9.-Rev.
Charles Kirchner, the CascO minister
accused by Rose Alderholz, tried to
smuggle a letter to the girl. She is
held in the county jail to insure her
attendance at the trial Kirchner had
put the letter in Il pocket of a dress,
one of the garments in Il bundle he
brought to the iail for the girls use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
He stepped to His Death.

Bloomington, Ills, Sept. 9.-In step
ping from one railroad track to avoid
a train corning OH another John Viii
liams. 81 years old, was knocked down
by an engine and had both legs sew
cred ut the thighs. He died an hour
later He has relatives in Springfield
and came from that city several years
Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
II was Not eCaptainy Johannssen.

Tomsoe. Norway, Sept. 0. = The
maritime court has found that Captain
Johannssen's claim that he was cap
tain of the Baldwin-Zeigler arctic
steamer is untenable, and that accord
ing to the contract he was only sailing
master and subject to Evelyn B. Bald
wins orders both ON sea and land,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
strikers Win Their Point.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Eight hundred
cement finishers and helpers who had
been on a strike here because of a dis
agreement over the wage scale have
called the strike off and gone back to
work. The employers association met
the demand Of the Workmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
She Makes theiFourth Fatality.

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Anna
J. Bickford, of Albert Lea, died sun
day at Waseca as the result of injuries
received in the wreck of the Chicago
and Northwestern train which was
blown from the tracks near Meriden,
week ago Saturday. This makes four
deaths as a result of the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
NIassachnsetts socinIists.

Boston, Sept. 9.-The Socialists of
Massachusetts held convention yes
terday and nominated state ticket.
which includes the following: For
governor, John G. Chase. HaverhilI,
lieutenant governor, DIR. John Quincy
Adams AmeSbuIV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
purat HaIstead for Conrress.

Cincinnati. Sept. 9.-The Times-Star
announces that Murat Halstead. the
veteran editor and author, is Il candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for congress in the Second Ohio dis
fril.f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Arrest of Firmin,s Partisanr.

Port Au Prince. Hayti, Sept. o.
The government has begun TO arrest
the partisans of General Firmin, the
revolutionary candidate for the presi-
dency of Hayti
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
JaiIs Cannot Hold Him.

Bedford, Ind, Sept. 8. - Ambrose
Nichols, who broke jail here week
ago, was arrested at Washington. Ind.
had been locked in jail at Mitchell, but
escaped again by prying open a door
with a crowbar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
MINISTER VAN WICK
DIES OF OPERATION

The Hague, Sept. DR.. Van Wyck,
minister of the colonies, who under
went a surgical operation recently,
died today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
or SO ParficnIar Consequence.

Corden, Ca. Sept. o. = News has
been received here of the lynching OF
a negro named William Mobley near
Wenona. a small station five miles
south of here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
Nominated for Conrress.

Green Bay. Wis. Sept. 9.-Edward
Decker. of Casco Junction, was nomi-
mated for congress by the Democrats
of the Ninth congressional district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-09
yovelty In women,s Dre.s.

The newest thing used for founda-
ton dresses under sheer mousselines is