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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
FATE OF FINKELSTEIN
Crusader Against Untaxed Gambling Is
Murdered by an Unknown.

Crusader Against Untaxed Gambling Is
Murdered by an Unknown.
Des MoincS. Ia, Aug. 7.-ISaac Fin
kelstein, whose crusade against public
gambling closed the eight houses in
Des AIoines two weeks ago, was muir
dered ut 10 D. III. Tuesday, at an alley
entrance between Sixth and Seventh
on East Walnut street. He was on
his way home, less than block and
a half away, when Il man stepped out
of the shadow of the alley and struck
him II blow over the head with sin
gletrce. FinkelStein fell to the ground.
-Four men less than block away saw
him fall and ran to assist him. He
was dead when they arrived, his skull
being crushed.
Beyond the bloody singletree, which
was left beside the victim. the only
clue to the murderer is Il report that
Il little after the time of the murder
one unrecogniZed man was overheard
to say to another: Il killed the -
and at another time one man was
heard to tell another, Keep your
mouth shut" The murder is sup
posed to have resulted from Finkel-
STEMS activity in prosecuting the gam
blerS. He did not object to public
gambling but wanted the city to re
ceive revenue from it, he said; and
when the police did not raid the houses
he led complaints with the sheriff. The
resultant raids proved SO expensive
the gamblers closed their places
Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. War
rants We're sworn out today by May
ar Brenton for the arrest of Harry
Levich, a secondhand dealer, and
james Walker, colored. for the
murder of Issac Finklestein Monday.
1t is maintained by the police that
Levich employed Walker to kill Fink
lpSteiD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
BAD WRECK ON THE RAIL

Eight Men. Including Two Engineers.
Killed In Collision.
Marshalltown, Ia, Aug. 1.-Two en-
gineers and many laborers were killed
yesterday afternoon in a collision two
miles west of Rhodes, this county. be-
tween fast freight and work train
on the. Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul railway. 1t is not known how
many were killed. but eight bodies
have been recovered. Both engineers
We're killed and one fireman'S leg was
cut off. The other fireman was saved
by jumping. Seventy-eight laborerS
were on the work train. The freight
met the work train going at full speed
on Il reverse curve
Marshalltown, Iowa, Aug. To
days developments show Is persons
were KILLED and 40 injured in the
freight wreck on the Milwaukee road
yesterday. OF the injured two or
three cannot recover. 1t is thought
possible that more bodies may be
found, as the wreckage is not entirely
cleared away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
BAD WEATHER HURTS
THE WATERMELONS

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. Walkers
island, just west Of this city in the
Missouri river, which for years has pro
duced an annual crop of watermelons
estimated ut 2jO,00O in number, will
have practically no crop this year and
the loss to the growers will be $4,000.
The wet weather has caused the vines
to becomme covered with innumerable
small bugs.
These insects have destroyed the sap,
so the vines wilted and dried up before
the melons matured. 1t is said the crop
on the island was destroyed in Il sim
liar manner fourteen years ago. The
muskmelon crop there also is prac-
tically ruined. Many of the growers
have plowed up their melon patches
and are sowing them in millet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
APPEAL OF THE GAS MEN
They Will Take Judge Ryan's Decision to
the supreme COu<t.

the supreme Court.
Anderson. IND, Ang. Counsel for
the Richmond Natural Gas company.
of Richmond, have begun the prepara-
tion of an appeal To the supreme court
in the case of the Enterprise Gas
company, of Newcastle, against the
Richmond company. the latter being
perpetually enjOined from operating
its gas pumps and cOmpressors in the
station near Newcastle.
The refusal of Judge Ryan to grant
a new trial is not Il surprise. for it is
we'll known that the courts recent find
ing was not announced until every
phase of the case had received the most
careful consideration. 1t is said that
the foreign pipe line companies are not
anxious that the Richmond company'S
complaint should be carried to the SUI
prcme court, for if Judge Ryan's ruling
is sustained all pipe lines and pump
ing stations will be in danger; whereas
if there is not too much forcing Judge
Ryan's decision may not be taken ad-
vantage of at other points where
pumping stations are not wanted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
CAR SERVICE is DISABLED
Grand Rapids Board of Trade Is Filling
Strong Objection.

Grand Rapids Board OF Trade Is NilinS n
Strong Objection.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. THE
subcommittee of the transportation
committee of the board of trade have
been active in securing signatures of
new car service schedule adopted by
dealers to demonstrate against the
new car service schedule adopted by
the Michigan Car Service association.
which limits the time for loading and
unloading cars to forty-eight hours,
instead of allowing five days, as here
tofore. The new rule is made to take
effect Aug. 10. Copies of the remon-
Strance have been sent to Manager
Van Zant, of the Michigan Car Serv-
ice association, and also to members
of the railroads that enter Grand Rap
ids.
Dissatisfaction is expressed on all
sides with the new rule. which, 1t is
pointed out, will be practically impos-
sibIe to live up to in this way, and
will work an injury to the local indus
tries Request is made for u return TO
the old system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Decided1y Unreasonable.

Clara-Men are the most impatient
creatures. Harry knows that l have an
offer from Mr.. Oldchap, who is just
rolling in wealth, yet Harry is just as
unreasonable and babyish as if he
thought really cared for that old gray
head. Harry is so ugly about it that
he won't do me the smallest favor.
Mother-What did you ask Harry to
do?
Clara-I merely asked him TO wait
and be my second husband--New York
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
DOESN'T HAVE HIS USUAL LUCK
Receives a Wound and Hides Himself in o
Wheat Field.

The outlaw jumped behind Eddy and
placed first the farmer and then his
horse between himself and the pur-
suerS. He commanded the farmer to
lead his horse to the barn, and remain
ing under cover moved toward shelter.
When near the stable he broke and
dashed inside. He quickly reappeared,
rifle in hand, and started on Il dead
run. Turning on the two men nearest
him the deSperatdo fired two shots. but
without his usual luck, neither bullet
taking effect. Without waiting for fur
ther fighting Tracy made n dash down
the valley leading south from the barn,
and headed for the brush.
In an instant the man hunters were
off in pursuit, firing as they ran. Com
ing to rock Tracy lodged behind ii,
and resting his gun on the rock began
n fusillade. Eight shots in all We're
fired by the outlaw, not one hitting its
mark. Seeing he was not succeeding
he bolted for a wheat field close by.
At the edge of the field he stumbled,
falling on his face,and crawled into the
grain on his hands and knees. 1t was
growing dark and the pursuers, not
daring TO move in closer. decided to
surround the place and wait for day
light.
Inthe meantime Sheriff Gardner with
Policemen Stauffer and Gemmerim. of
Spokane; Jack O'FarreIl, of Davenport,
and other reinforcaments, had arrived
on the scene, and ehey went into camp
around the field during the night,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
INTERESTING SITUATION
At Panama, Where the British May Ask
the Aid of Uncle sam.

At Panama, Where the British May Ask
the Aid of Uncle sam.
Washington, Aug. "A very inter
eSting situation has developed at Pan
anna, which may result in a call upon
the United States to protect British in
tereSts there. Several days ago the
governor of Panama requested Com
mander Potter, of the United States
gunbOat Ranger, to leave the harbor
and go in search for the Colombian
warship Boyaca, which was supposed
TO be in distress either through IL break
down of her machinery or from having
fallen in with one of the revolutionary
vessels. Permission was granted from
here for the Ranger to do so.
Yesterday Commander Potter cabled
that he had been informed that the
governor of Panama contemplated
seizing the British vessel Quito, and
there being no British warship ut Pan
anna, he asked for instructions as to
what course to pursue. The preSump-
tion at the navy department is that the
appearance of the revolutionary war
vessel off the harbor alarmed the gov
ernment authorities, and having no
ship at hand to meet her, they pro-
posed to press the Quito into service,
possibly for the purpose of arming
lleE dllu StHulnS HtI OuL " IueGJ the
inSurgent vessel
When the property of one nation is
threatened in this fashion, in the alb
sence of warship of that particular
country, it is customary for Il warship
of Il friendly nation, when appealed to,
to protect the property of the country
requesting aid. But it is not proper
for warship of one country to proffer
protection unless formally requested to
do so. Instructions to this effect were
Immediately sent to Commander Pot
ter, and if the British consul at Pan
anna should appeal to the Ranger for
assistance to prevent the seiZing of the
Quito, Commander Potter will be eX-
pectetl to adopt the same method to
prevent seizure which he would if the
Quito were an American ship.
The situation is considered critical
if Commander Potter's information as
to the contemplated action of the au-
thorities should prove to be correct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
CUMMINs AT \ CHAUTAUoUA.
IOwa's Governors Talks of United States
Citizenehip-At IA Banquet.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Aug. T.-Tuesday
was Iowa or Governors day at the
Chautauqua assembly in this city and
between 5000 and 1000 people were
ON the grounds. Addresses were made
by Governor Albert b. CVmmins, Mil
ton RemIey andsO. Is. Courtright, Of
Waterloo. The governors speech was
enthusiastically received.
Paying high tribute TO United States
citizenship in the past, he urged upon
his hearers the proposition that the
grand efforts of history would not
solve the problems of the future. and
that only broader education and deep
study of the weightier questions or
government would avail. At night he
attended the banquet of the editorial
association and spoke of The Country
Editor and the Politician
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. REV
Charles Edwards, pastor of the Pres
byterian church here, said today that
young men in his congregation, which
was made up principally of mine
workers, nave informed him that the
foreigners have determined to cut off
an ear of every man who returns to
work, so that they Will be forever
marked as unfair workmen."
Edwards says his young men are in
Il position to hnow, and he believes
the story. The foreigners think this
is the easiest method of preventing
attempts to break the strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Drank CarboIic Acid for Wine.

Chicago, Aug. 7.-Mistaking carbolic
acid for wine, Joseph Zeaman. 6145
Wentworth avenue, swallowed the
poison and died in a short time Zea-
man. who was painter, saw the bot
tie of acid on the kitchen table when
he arrived mt his home shortly after
noon. He died in half an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Nominated for Congress.

Springfield. Ills, Aug. Republic
ans of the Twenty-first congressional
district met in this city to nominate a
candidate. for congress. but as there
was 40 quorum present in the MORN
ing recess was taken until afternoon.
when Leroy Anderson. an attorney of
TaylOrville. was nominated by accla-
nation. City Attorney Fred Mortimer,
of Springfield. for whom the Montgom-
cry county delegation was instructed,
rising and declining to allow his name
To 90 before the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07

During the hard drinking days in
Scotland a country friend. calling at
the door of Lord Hermand's house in
Edinburgh at o'clock in the after
noon, was informed by the servant that
the Judge was at dinner.
"But 1 thought his lordship did not
dine till 5 o'clock"
mo more he does" said the servant.
-but this is yesterdays dinnerP'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
MANY STRIKERS
PATROL STREETS
Tamaqua, Pa, Witnesses Some EX.
citing Times-Troops
Called.

Tamaqua, Pa, Aug. To-day about
300 strikers, mostly foreigners, pa
trolled the streets of Summit Hill
and made an effort to force all work
men to return to their homes. For a
time the town was in a riotous state.
Non-union men were compelled to
flee for safety, while those who were
captured were roughly handled. The
sheriff was unable to control the sit
uation and has appealed for troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
More speculative Injunctions.

Chicago. Aug. ELEVEN more in
functions developing out of the corner
i'm July oats were issued here yester-
day. Judge Chytraus granted SIX IN
favor of III. C. Avery & Co, and Judge
ChetIain issued five on the complaint
of ]. H. Norton. The plaintiffs are
short on JUlY oats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
sale of a Packing Plant.

Clinton. Ia, Aug. THE property
of the Iowa Packing and Provision
company of this city has been sold.
The plant was erected about ten years
ago at Il cost of about $25OO00 1t had
Il capacity of 1,5O0 hogs Il day. The
purchasers are unknown, although it
is thought it was bought by one of
che big packing syndicate for the pur-
nose of removing it from the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Here's Another snake story.

Brazil. Ind. Aug. Saturday even
ing. as a party of miners We're return
ing from work, passing through the
fashionable residence part of the
north side. they saw snake run into
n flower bed at the Diel home. They
asked the privilege of killing 1t, but
when they made the attack they found
themselves in the midst of Il snake
reunion, as twelve huge reptiles were
found. Some were black snakes and
other rattlers, ana they were all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Caused by q NIiracle.

Ter. of this city. who has been blind
for seven years, and whose case was
pronounced incurable by Oculists.
claims to have recovered her eyesight
in a miraculous manner. She says that
while praying at a revival meeting of
the Holiness sect a white light broke
upon her eyes and soon she was able to
diStinpTIiSh objects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES ACT
ON THE FRIAR QUESTION

Chicago, III, Aug. Tile Ameri-
can Federation of Catholic Societies
today passed resolution on the Phil
ippine question which embodied
words of sympathy and support for
the friars. confidence in the Dnited
States government and respect for
its attitude toward the Catholic
questions, and condemnation of the
unfavorable reports circulated about
the friarS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
GOLF EVENTS
AT MILWAUKEE
Rock Island Arsenal Club Repre-
ented in Tournament-Tenni
Yacht Races, Etc.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. THE an
nual open golf tournament of the
Milwaukee Country club began this
morning when L. Eustis, of the Mil
waukee Country club, and S. ID. Bo-
KUN, of the Glen View, teed off in the
qualifying round of IS holes. These
players were followed by 43 other
pairs who started five minutes apart.
Outside clubs represented include
Onwentsia, Glen View, Kenosha, Tus-
cumbia, Homewood, Oshkosh, Lake
Geneva, Racine, Riverside, Skokie,
Rock Island, Madison and Beloit.
Among the entries are several
prominent outside players, including
Phelps b. Hoyt, Abe Poole, Jr., Wal
ter Egan, William Waller and Fred
Petit.
Eleven cups and four other prizes
are to be awarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
COPPERHEAD IN BED
Will, a Man and His WIfe-Bites the WO-
man and Is Killed.

man and Is Killed.
Carbondale, Ills, Aug. IA snake
crawIed into the bed occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. y ]. Keefe ut their home in
Murphysboro. Mrs. Keefe woke about
4 o'clock in the morning. and feeling
something warm near hcr feet moved
one of them towards me foot of the
bed. Just then she thought she struck
a hatpin, and her screams of pain
aroused her husband. When Il light
was brought copperhead snake was
found crawling over the covers to-
wards the woman's head.
Mrs. O'Keefe leaped from the bed
and Keefe grabbed broom. After
making several unsuccessful attempts
TO kill the snake with the broom Mrs.
Keefe dispatched the reptile with Il
poker. She is very weak and her ankle
Is badly swollen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Eorethought.

"Why, 1 didn't know you had weak
eyes, Mortimer exclaimed his very
best girl.
'T haven't" returned Mortimer ear
nestly. 'I have come to ask your IA
ther for your hand tonight, and it is a
state prison offense to strike person
wearing glasses in the eye."-Brooklyn
Eagle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
streets ofa City Flooded.

Bloomington, Ind, Aug. IA ter
rife storm passed over here Tuesday.
The streets were flooded, dam of
Monon lake broke, the water was let
out. and Damage resulted to roads,
houses and fencing for mile south.
The AIonon must now get water else
where. Corn in the Iowlands is in
it1rsp6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
He knew 1t.

He was being gently chaffed about
his stammering. He took the badina ge
with customary good nature.
"T-t-that's fright, b-b-b-boys" he
smiled. I'm s-s-stammerer all right
Wh-wh-why! Wh-when l w-w-w-w-
wa When l want vinegar for m-m-
my s-s-s-saIad, 1 c-c-call for s-s-sweet
cider, and it's v-vinegar b-b-by the
ti-time 1 g-gget it!" - San Francisco
Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
FATAL FEUD
IN TENNESSEE
Two Dead and Two
Wounded in Old
Time Fight.
MORE TROUBLE FEARED
Tragedy Grows Out of
Conflict Between
Two Families.
MORE TROUBLE FEARED

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. Jim High
peach and Brooks Carter were killed
and John Carter seriously wounded
and a man named Richmond shot
through the wrist this morning in a
fight in jackson county.
Long Standing Feud the Cause
The tragedy is the result of an old
feud between the Carter and Lynch
families.
Further trouble is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
IRON WORKS EXPLOSION
KILLS FOURTEEN MEN

Santandar, Spain, Aug. An eX-
plosion occurred today at the iron
works at Camargo, near here, de-
stroying five houses and killing II
persons and injuring many others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
HE PUTS AN END TO IT ALI
Fires a Bullet Into His own Brain and Is
Captured Dead.

Fires Bullet Into His Own Brain and Is
Captured Dead.
Shortly after Tracy disappeared a
shot was heard from the direction of
the wheat field. No investigation was
made, however, until yesterday morn
ing. As soon as dawn came an en-
trance was made into the wheat field.
Tracys dead body was found lying on
his back amid the grain His left
hand. thrown over his head, held a
revolver, which had inflicted the death
wound. The. thumb of his hand was
on the trigger of the pistol. His right
hand, thrown across the lower part
of his body firmly grasped the barrel
Continued on Page Eight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
lightning Kills valuable Colts.

Lexington, Ky, Aug. 7T.-Lightning
struck IL tree at Kingston stud and
killed four valuable sucking fillies
which -5aker * Gentry had bought of
Mrs. J. r. Ferguson. They were by
St George and Knight of ElIersile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Joke Cost Them a Licking.

Nashville, Mich, Aug, III. r.
Downing and some companions burned
matches under the nose of Sanford
Bailey. whom they found asleep on
the grass. Bailey got up and licked
the match burners. it is claimed, and
was arrested for assault
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
CLOTHING FACTORY MEN
STRIKE AT JACKSONVILLE

hundred employees of J. Capps d Sons
clothing factory went on strike to-
day because the head cutter had been
removed on a charge of coercing the
employees to join the garment makers
union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Our MiIitary Policy IndIcated.

washington. Aug. An index of
the military policy of the administra-
ton is afforded by an order recently
issued by General Chaffee, by author
ity of the secretary of war, directing
the shipment to the medical supply
depot at San Francisco of all hospital
and medical supplies in the Philippines
in excess of the requirement of 10000
mon for. two years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07

London, Aug. T.-Diavolo, the
American bicyclist. sustained terrible
fall while performing his act of "loop-
ing the loop" at the Aquarium. He
vas taken up unconscious. This is the
third time he has fallen while perform
ing this feat in. the last ten days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
PRESIDENT AND WIFE
RETURN ON SYLPH

Oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. THE pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt reached
home at 7:15 this morning on board
the Sylph from Gardeners Bay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
Butchers Advise Live stock Men.

Washington. Aug. The National
Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers
Protective association yesterday adopt
ed resolutions recommending that the
eastern. middle and southern states of
fer inducements by bounty or other
means for the upbuilding of the live
stock industry in those sections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
,,oi,s.ion .;o.ts Him a Leg.

Grand Haven. Mich. Aug .
While hurrying to board a Grand
Trunk train. Thomas G.. Roberts, of
Grand Rapids, paper hanger, col
lided with a woman on the platform
and was thrown under the wheels. His
left leg. was taken off below the knee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
1nrentor,s widow a suielde.

New York, Aug. Mrs. Anna V.
l.. Pierson, widow of DIR. William
Hugh Pierson. said to be the inventor
of celluloid. committed suicide by hang
ing herself at her home in Glen Ridge,
n. j., owing to continued ill-hedlth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
SEVERAL ARE DROWNED
BY A cLOUDBURST

Ration, \. NJ. Aug. AT Bloosburg,
five miles west of here, cloudburst
drowned four persons. Mrs. Frances
co Dominique and three children, a
man and wife and three children are
reported drowned at Tereeo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
DEATH FOR FIVE GIRLS
Caught on n Trestie Two Are Killed aEd
the Others Fatally Hurt.

the Others Fatally Hurt.
Hopkinsville, Ky, Aug. An eX-
cursion train on the Illinois Central
caught five young ladies on high tres
tie at Dawson Springes yesterday. Two
were crushedd to death and the other
jumping were probably fatally IN
jured. The dead are Miss Johnny
Smith, Paducah. Ky, and Lucy ste
Venson, Hickory Grove, Ky
These are the injured: Misses Lenhi
Flint. Paducah, KY; Edith Stexensohs
Hickory Grove, KY; Annie Nichols,
Hawes, Ky. All We're young women
who were sojourning at the SPRINGS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-07
McCarrv Going to FIorida.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 7.-Thos.
f. McGarry, accused of water works
boodling. out on bail pending an ap-
peal to the supreme court. Is shipping
his office furniture to Jacksonville,