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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
HEIRS TO FRENCH WEALTH
sas Have a Chance of a Share
in $2,145,OOO.

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. Nv. J.
Decorse, a dry goods clerk in this city,
has fallen heir to a fortune in France
and was informed of his good luck to-
day. The Young man here is the eldest
of three brothers and was the last one
found. He has brother in Memphis
and one filling an important position
with Marshall Field * Co, in Chica go.
Decorse, who is about 80 years of
age. did not know his real name until
to-day. His father died in a st. Louis
hospital when he was years of age,
and upon the hospital register his
name was written 'KOrs," which name
he has since borne. On this account
the Chicago firm of lawyers employed
by the administrator had much diff
Guilty in locating him. The estate in
which Decorse has a third interest is
valued at $4,000 louis (about 81, 1885,
000) and, it is said. will be at once
available to the heirs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
RAILWAY WILL NOT SUE
That Is the Opinion of n State Omcial as
to the Michigan CentraPs
Damage Case.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. IA state of
fetal whose opinion in the matter is
certainly as good as any ones, is in
clined to the belief that the Michigan
Central Railway company will not be-
gin n suit for any sum against the
state as damages for the repeal of its
special charter. This is given more
weight by the fact that only about five
weeks remain in which the suit could
be begun under the act repeating the
charter and granting the cOmpany's
right of action against the state.
The attorney general and railroad de-
partments profess not to know any
thing which would Indicate that the
company intends to bring the suit
Even if the suit We're brought. said an
official, it is very much doubted if
any great sum could be recovered in
view of the Michigan Centrars con-
tinued increase of earnings on the =
cents per mile basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

DeIuge of Bills on the subiect-wiu Prob
ably Absorb Discussion.

DeIuge of Bills on the suhject-win Prob
ably Absorb Discussion.
When the house convened at the call
of Speaker Henderson a perfect de-
luge of bills dealing with the trust
question in all its phases began to find
its way into the legislative hopper. 1t
is admitted on all hands that this will
be the most important topic of dis
cussiOn. Indeed, the leaders, incline
to the belief that beyond the appro-
priatiOn bills and routine legislation
it will be the only general subject on
which the'e is a chance of action at
the short session. AS yet. the leaders
have formulated no measure, and there
exists pretty wide divergence of opin-
ion as to what can or should be done.
The presidents recommendations on
The most conservative opinion among
the Republican leaders seems to favor
an appropriation for the enforcement
Of the Sherman antitrust law. Such
the character of the report. There is
no efinite information as to what the
an appropriation. it is pointed out.
could be placed on one of the regular
appropriation bills and put through
both houses without difficulty where
as any amendment to the law itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
sEN FRyR.

was called to order at noon and at
1902 adjourned as Il mark of respect
to the the late Senator Mcmillan.
Speaker Henderson called the house
TO order at noon. After prayer by
the chaplain a number of members
elected during the recess to fill va
cancies were sworn in. The custom
airy committees were appointed to no.
tify the president that congress was
in session and the house at 1856 adj
journed upon the announcement of
the death of Representative Russell,
of Connecticut
Washington, Dec. With the usual
scenes of greeting and handshaking in
both chambers of congress the mem-
bers of that body met today in their
respective halls and as the clock
marked noon the rap of the presiding
officers gayel called to order the sec
ond session of the Fifty-seventh con.
gress. Previous to this old members
had heartily greeted their colleagues
and new comers, and the rattle and
hum of conversation pervaled the
halls. Among the new comers who
received much attention was General
Alger of Michigan, whose credentials
were presented for the uneXpired term
of the late Senator Mcmillan.
What VIII Engross the Senate.
business began when the gavel fell.
The roll call and other preliminaries
occupying the most of the first day
of session were the business both
houses tackled. The presidents mes
age will probably not be sent in until
tomorrow The admission of the ter
ritories of Oklahoma, New Mexico and
Arizona as states of the Union proba-
bly, will be the subject of general i'm
portance to receive the attention of the
senate. After the omnibus territorial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Takes woman's Life for SIS.

Chicago, Dec. benjamin Fun, a
machinist in the employ of the l.. Wolff
Manufacturing company, shot and in
stantly killed Georgia Clark at 16
North Green street because she re-
fused to make good missing IS that
Full alleges TO have lost in her house.
With the dead woman on the floor i'm
front of him Full turned the weapon
on himself, but inflicted only slight
scalp wound. He then sought n near
by saloon and boasted of his crime
He was arrested and locked up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

no matter how conservative, would
likely meet opposition.
Hepburn, chairman of the interstate
and foreign commerce committee. is
one of those who believe that the Sher-
man law, if enforced, is sufficient to
meet the situation, and introduced a
bill today apprOpriating $50o,000 to be
used by the department of justice in
prosecutions under the present law. 1t
is not improbable, when the leaders
ascertain exactly what can be done,
that a caucus of Republicans will be
called to agree on a measure. Mean
time the trust bills introduced proba
bly, will be referred to the judiciary
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Preached Over a sawpit,

DIR. Parker was born in 1890 at Hex
ham-on-Tyne. His first sermon was
delivered from Il cross-beam spanning
Il saw pit, in 1913. This was in vii
lage in Northumberland, and the 1S-
year-Old lad kept his hearers spell
bound. From that time on he con-
tinued to preach the gospel according
to his own Interpretation. In 1876 he
opened the City Temple in London.
The lord mayor and his sheriffs at
tended the service in state and later
were guests at reception given to the
pastor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

committees decision win be, so far
the Democratic members and Quay
have been for action favorable to adj
mission. 1t is known that some of the
Republican members favor an amend
ment of the bill so as to provide for
the admission only of Oklahoma, and
it is the prevailing opinion that the
committee will divide on this PROPOSE
ton, all Republican members except
Senator Quay being considered favor
able to it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
UNIQUE CHARACT TER
Something About the Life of DR..
Joseph Parker, Who Has
Just Passed Away.
HE WORKED HIS WAY TO FAME
Cross-Beam Spanning a Saw
Pit-Was Very Dramatic.

London, Dee. 1.-Rev. DR.. Joseph
Parker, the eminent divine who has
just passed away in this city was one
of the unique characters of London.
As clergyman his fame spread over
two continents, through some of his
dramatic utterances. While he was Il
Congregationalist, he was considered
as Il radical. in his views. That his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

Philadelphia, Decg 1.-The board of
directors of the Champ ShipbuildinS
company has decided not to declare
the usual December dividend. 1t is
deemedinexpedient to declare the divi-
dend in view of the floating debt. The
earnings in the last six months have
made substantial increase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Pulpit Cost $500.

While DIR. Parkers first pulpit was
n saw pit. the pulpit in the temple was
of solid marble and cost $1.5OO The
City Temple itself is one of the most
interesting buildings in London and
cost over $500 1t was constructed
solely through the personal work of
the noted preacher, who raised the
money himself and secured donations
from the city as well as from some of
the most prominent men in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
IMPORTANT POINT
BY FEDERAL COURT
State Courts Cannot EDjoin Army
Officers From Obeying
Their Superiors.

Des Moines, Dec. Judge McPher-
son in the federal court today dissolv-
ed the injunction obtained by the
state board restraining Maj. Turner,
in charge of the construction of the
army post at this place, from building
sewer across certain private lands.
The court ruled that army officers
carrying out the orders of superiors
cannot be interfered with by the
state courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Casfrn Accents

Berlin, Dec. President Castro,
of Venezuela, has handed to the Ger
man minister at Caracas a written ac-
ceptance of part of Germany's claims.
1t is believed this will render unnec-
essary the presentation of the joint
ultimatum by Germany and Great
Britain. 1t is understood Great Brit
aims demands will be satisfied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Kelly Must Go Back.

Philadelphia, Nee. 1.-Charles F.
Kelly, former speaker of the house of
delgates of st. Louis, who was arrest
ed in this city as an alleged fugitive
from justice, was arraigned in the Cen
trail police cossTt and held to await the
arrival of requisition papers. The au-
thorites offered Kelly the opportunity
to be represented by counsel. but he
waived this right, saying he would re-
turn without resistance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Brockman Gets thirty Years.

Hillsboro, Ills, Dec. 1.-The trial of
Fred Brockman for the murder of his
sweetheart, Gertrude Clifford, was con-
cluded Saturday. The jury rendered
verdict of guilty and he was SEN
fenced to the Chester penitentiary for
thirty years. He was taken to the
penitentiary Saturday. evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES
ARE MADE IN COLORADO

Denver. Dec. 1.-The governor to-
day issued proclamation announc-
ing the passage of the amendment to
the state constitution abolishing the
county of Arapahoe and creating the
city and county of Denver and South
Arapahoe and Adams counties. The
purpose of the amendment is to give
the city home rule. but the change
will not be effected without Iitigatiop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
HOUSTON NOW ENJOYING
A STREET RAILWAY STRIKE

Houston, Texas, Dec. 1.-The Street
railway in this city is tied up today
because of a strike of conductors and
motormen, their demands for an in
crease in wages and recognition of
the union having been refused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
GOVERNOR YATES IS
NOW CONVALEsCING

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec 1.-Governor
Yates is now convalescing. His condi-
tion is entirely satisfactory to DR.. l..
G. Taylor, his attending physician. and
the Improvement from now on is ex-
pected to be steady. For thef fast
three or four days the patient has had
only trace of fever, the maximum
temperature recorded being 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Man AIysterlously Assaulted.

Belleville. Ills, Dec. MAX Braun,
claim agent of the East st. Louis and
Belleville railway, was the victim or
a mysterious assault near his home at
Edgemont. He was brought home by
man who said he had found him on
the road. His skull had been fractured
by a blow with club. He was in
an unconscious state, 1t is believed
that revenge prompted the assault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
roak aPerilous cold Rati,.

Stockbridge, Mich, Dec. IA. J.
Sawyer, Jr., OF Ann Arbor, and Myron
Rose, of this village, were hunting
mudhens on Portage lake, near here,
when their boat capsized, throwing
them into the water. They were in the
water half an hour before they were
rescued in an exhausted copdition. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Promoted To BE General n1anager.

Peoria, Ills. Dec. 1.-Giles w.
Brown, manager of the Peoria oat-
meal mills, has been selected by the
Great Western Cereal company. of Chi
cago, of which he is stockholder, to
take the general management of the
company, and will remove to Chicago
at once TO assume control
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
INTERNATIONAL LIVE STOCK
EXHIBITS ARE BEING JUDGED

i Chicago, Dec. 1.-Judging of the an
imals on exhibition at the interna-
tionaI live stock exposition began to-
day before large crowd. This af-
ternoon banquet will be rendered
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
KOREAN CABINET RESIGNS:
AT OUTS WITH EMPEROR

Seoul, Dec. 1.-The Korean cabinet
has resigned owing to the refusal of
the emperor to authorize the inn
parchment of the war minister Oh
charges not disclosed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
To study American Farming DIethods.

Berlin, Dec. Ia large delegation
of farmers under tine auspices of the
German Agricultural society is going
TO the United States ia April for a three
months tour, studying American agri-
cultural methods. The German en-
bassy at Washington negotiated the
affair with the agricultural depart
went, which viii furnish guide during
the entire trip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
TRAIN RUNS INTO A cow
WITH SERIOUS RESULTS

Council Bluffs. Iowa. Dec. 1.-Wil-
liam Hudnell, of Moberly, Mo-, was
killed and eight other laborers seri-
ously injured by the wrecking of a
Wabash train near here today. The
train ran into a COW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
COncha Relieved

Washington, Dec. 1.-Senor Concha
has been relieved as minister for CO.
lonlbia. The present secretary of the
legation, Ferran, has been clothed by
the Colombian government with full
authority to prosecute negotiations
looking to the canal treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
France Gives De,roit a picture.

Detroit, Dee. IA painting pre-
sented by the French government to
the city of Detroit, representing King
XIV, presenting to Cadillac the let
ters patent for the foundation of this
city, has arrived at the city hall. The
presentation was made some time ago
through NJ. Jules Cambon. the former
French ambassador to the United
StafpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Another Merger.

Pittsburg, Dec. 1.-The merger of
the Sharon Steel company and the
Union Steel company under the name
of the latter became operative today,
with capital of $4O,0O0,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Union Pacific Man ResIgns.

Omaha, Dec. IN. X. Barnum, SUI
perintendent of motive power of the
Nebraska division of the Union Pa
cic' railroad, has resigned to accept a
position OF assistant general superin-
tendent of motive power of the South
ern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Holds Glove Contests LepaI.

Louisville. Ky. Dec. 1.-Judge S.
b. Toney from the circu court of ap-
peals handed down decision TO the
effect that glove contests in Kentucky
cannot be enjoined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
Sails In Presidents Yacht.

Sails In PresIdent's Yacht.
Accompanied by his staff the ad-
miral sailed away this morning on
the presidents yacht Mayfiower to
assume direct command of the large
fleet engaged in maneuvers in the
Caribbean sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
FIRE DAMAGE OF $4,000
IN AN IOWA VILLAGE

Cedar Rapids. Dee. Fire at Mon
ticello last night destroyed the East
wood x Chase hardware store and
damaged Sleeper's mercantile store.
The loss is $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
CONGRESS IS
SESSION
Once More the GaveI is
Heard in National
Capital.
RECESS Is TAKEN
Out of Respect to De-
ceased MenberS--Inci-
dents of ConVening.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The second
session of the 57th congress convened
at noon today with the brilliant and
animated scenes usual to the opening
of the session.
Washington, Dee. 1.-The senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
HAVING A MERRY TIME
DOWN IN MARYLAND

Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 1.-The first
sleighing of the winter is being en-
ioyed here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
List of the Thirteen Dead.
Long Roll of Injured.


The injured make long list. Tnose,
most severely hurt, are: n. Devoore,
scalp wound; f. Minnick. messenger
boy. may die; NJ. T. Ash. fractured
leg and scalp wound: J. Franks and II.
Fenable. burned and bruised: J. Chand-
Ter. scalp wound and burned; w. T
Wells, fractured leg; y. T. Oliver.
burned about the face and body: J.
ID. Cooper, burned on arms. face and
body; +. Olsen, burned about the legs
and chest; j. Angus. bruised and
burned; j. ID. Ogden, burned about the
body; Moses Bergman and J. Nc
Ardle, badly burned: Herman BreS
Taste, eye knocked out; Peter Stein
bavk, Clinton. Ia, struck by falling
bricks; Miss Elizabeth Cullen. knocked
down and crushed; \. German. leg
broken; J. Wren, carpenter, fractured
skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

bin passed tfle house last seasons Its
friends in the senate We're so insiStent
on action by the senate, and so strong
in point of numbers that unanimous
agreement was reached that the COM
mittee ON territories would report on
the bill on Dec. 8, and that a week
later the bill should become the un,
finished business of the senate.
How the Committee Decides.
It is current expectation that this
programme will be carried out wheth-
er the committees report is favorable
or unfavorabie, as the agreement con-
templated consideration. regardless of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

DIR. Parker TO conduct that journal for
week as religious paper. This nc
did i'm manner which attracted at
tentiOn all over the civilized world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01

teachings were popular and that they
reached his hearers is manifest
through the great congregations which
filled the City Temple three times a
week for years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-01
FOURTEENWEREFATED
Boiler Explosion in the Swift Chi
cago Stock Wards Plant Is
Very Deadly.
DOZENS !oF PERSONS ARE HURT
Besides the IlI-Omened Number of
Those Who Died-List of the
Dead and Wounded.

Chicago. Dec. Moses Bergman,
sion at the plant of Swift d CO., died
today.
Chicago Dec. With deafening
report IL boiler in Swift & Co.'S plant
exploded shortly after 10 a. M. Satur-
day. Thirteen lives We're sacrificed
and scores OF employees, visitors and
others Were injured. Large boilers
We're sent through the roof of the
structure and hurled hundreds of feet.
Nobody within the boiler room sur
yived to tell the story of the accident.
and it may never be known what
caused the explosion. a careful i'll
vestigation, however, convinced the ex-
perts that the explosion was the re-
suit of careiessness on the part of an
employe whose own life also was lost.
Five minutes after the explosion, moth
ing of the building but pile of twist
ed iron, bricks and mortar remained.
Flames Spring from the Ruins.
Sheets of flame Sprang from the
ruins, and the spectators realized that
it would be impossible to save the
lives of those who were caught in the
wreck. The explosion was of such
force that adjoining buildings were
wrecked, torn and twisted like toys
Men, women and boys at work in adj
joining departments were hurled
through windows to the ground below.
Many of them escaped with but slight
bruises, but most of the victims were
hurt to such an extent that it was
necessary to remove them to hospitals.
The others were taken to their homes.
List of the Thirteen Dead.
The list of dead compiled by the po-
lice and officers of the company fol-
lows: II. Arnold and James Owen,
colOred; A. Rachug, sewer digger;
Simeon Tate, and +. Wright, colored
firemen; W. o. O'Connor. sewer dig
ger; w. Parks, foreman; Thomas
Holmes, engineer; Charles Webb and
John Henry, cOlored firemen; Albert
NJ. RushneI, purchasing agent; -
Cubat and - Schultz. millwriShts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-18
His Forte.


In early life twas thought of course he'd
be the president,
He was emnently fitted, but, instead of
him,
The people gave to baser men the reins
of government.
Twas a shame to see how others got
ahead of him.
He tried commercialism. but somehow it
wouldn't go.
He found it filled with intrigue and
dup1icity.
He swore that corporations smacked of
regions down below,
And that financiers were wary of pub
licity-
1t seemed a moral certainty that litera-
ture and art
Were fields in which he'd shise and
which would bring to him
The public recognition that he craved,
but from the start
He failed-the critics didn't do thing
to him.
1t really would appear that from HIS la
bors in the past
His country would regard him as
creditor.
But, never mind, "veritas'' he's struck
his gait at last,
He's the man who writes the Letters
to the Editor"
New York Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-18
eRADY,s FEAST OF PossuM.
Rival Ruined His Chance for the Col
ored Vote by Mean Trick.

Rival Ruined His Chance for the Col
ored Vote by Mean Trick.
During a heated campaign in Geor-
Gia some years ago the late Henry F.
Grady was opposed by an editorial
associate, Captain Evan Howell. They
were warm personal friends, but on
the issue at stake were d1ametrical-
ly opposed to each other Recalling
that campaign, Representative Living
ston tells funny story.
The result of the election depended
largely upon a certain ward in which
there was very large negro popula-
ton Grady bethought himself of a
scheme to capture these cOlOred vOt-
ers, and, securing a vast number of
possums, provided a great supper, at
Ter stroke and Howell knew nothing
of it until the night the supper oc-
CURED. Then he was at his wits, end
until an inspiration came to him. He
sent for some of his negro supporters,
gave them instructions and waited for
the result
An hour later while the colored
BARRIERS were having a great feasting
time one of Howel's supporters cried
Meow" Another man repeated the
cry. third man was apparently
taken sick and the fourth man ex-
claimed: Deed boys, 1 think we are
eating cats!" That broke up the sup
per and Grady never did quite con-
vince the possum eaters that they had
been imposed upon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-18

lind you, Bourmont," to the ofiicer
who had confessed he was hungry
DE Guise is too mild, too mild, %
this officer said, scowling also. ct
would add that in addition to his sem
tence the condemned be made to carry
away a sack of -four as large as him
self-as large as q man can lift"
"And you, land you," to the other
pfifcers.
ct consider the sentence Just, and
recommend it." said one.
"And l." land t. said others. with
perhaps q little more added to the
burden" finished the last judiciously.
"A prisoner of this kind should be
crushed"
very well, gentlemen" said the of
ficer in command, you will see that
the sentence is carried out to the let
ter And you,'' turning severely to
the wondering boy, "let this be a les
son. Never do a thing unless you are
ready to do it with your whole heart.
II you had shown a white spot, I would
have had you shot"