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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Castro Goes to Battle.
CROOKED ASSESSMENTS
Grave Irregularities in That Matter
Wealthy Men to Appear.


Kalamazoo, Mich, Sept. 1S.-The
state tax commission claims grave ir-
regularities in the assessment rolls of
Kalamazoo county, and has cited the
city assessor and the supervisors of ev-
cry township in the county to appear
before the commission in Kalamazoo
on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Many wealthy
individuals, nearly every prominent
manufacturing institution and many
other lines besides in Kalamazoo have
also been ordered to appear.
In the list of the townships are in
cluded several wealthy farmers. 1t is
alleged that the Michigan Traction
company was not assessed at all. or
assessed improperly, in the small
townships. This move is the result of
the recent investigation of assessments
which it was announced the state tax
commission was making. 1t is now
feared that there will be considerable
increase in the assessments of Kala-
maZOo county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Woman snot Tor a Partridge.

Rockford, Ills, Sept. 1S.-Mrs. Julia
X. Barnes, author of "The Annals of
a Country Town." and prominent in
club work in the state. was accident
ally shot near Manitowish, Wis. Dur
ing n walk through the woods she sat
down to rest on u log in clump OF
bushes. y hunter. approaching, saw
her hat, and. thinking it Il partridge,
discharged both barrels of his shotgun.
The shot took effect in her face. she
was taken to a Chicago hospital and
it is feared may lose the sight OF one
eve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
ILLINOIS LIQUOR MEN
ARE IN CONVENTION

Decatur, Ills. Sept. 1S.-About AGO
members of the Illinois Liquor Deal
ers' Protective association are here
attending the annual meeting. Mayor
Shilling made an address of welcome
and President Dennis Calvin. of Chi
cago. responded. The president re
ported four new associations organized
in the last year and fewer lawsuits
against members than for several
years. The secretary reported total
membership of 3,J97, a gain of 139.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
JOHN BULL AWAKENS
Putting in Machinery of United
States Models to Fit Him
for the Big Fight.
WORLDS TRADE is THE PRIZE
birmingham Man Takes the Lead in
the Improvement = What
Will Labor Do?

London, Sept. 1S.-In order 70 euuip
itself for stern grapple with the
United States for the markets of the
world the British steel and iron in
dustry is undergoing reorganization.
which practically constitutes a revolu-
ton in the cOuntry's entire manufac-
turing system. Dozens of the great
est mills, foundries, furnaces and col
lierieS of England, Scotland and Wales
already are engaged in preparing for
wholesale remodeling process. Many
tons OF machinery that has stood the
test of time are being ripped TO pieces
and thrown on the scrap heap to make
room for expensive appliances manu-
factured i'll TIE United States or made
in England according to United States
patterns.
birmingham Man in the Lead.
The leader in this great crusade on
old fogyiSm is Arthur Keen. of Bir-
mlngham, who is known as the Car
neSle of England. He waS convinced
OF the necessity for such revoIu-
ton i'll methods by personal inspec-
ton of the plants of the United States
Steel Corporation. Keen decided at
once that the time to bring about these
changes is the present, While United
SUITES HILLS are 700 DuSN uI nome TO
look after the markets abroad All
the steel works controlled by Keen
including the famous properties of the
Guest-Keen company ut Birmingha III,
the DOwlaiS Iron works at Cardiff and
the Bolchow- Vaughan company at
MiddleSborouGh, will be equipped from
top to bottom as nearly like the Car
neSie plants as money can make
them.
Turned Their Back on Tradition.
l.. Ii. Quin, associate editor of The
IronmOnger, said: British irOnmas-
ters have finally turned their backs
on tradition and the domination of
trades unions and have decided on IL
mercileSS departure from mediaeval
methods. The present comprehensive
movement aims at the introduction of
every scheme and process that will
bring about economy i'll production.
History May Repeat Itself
1t Will he interesting to observe
how the British workinGmen take the
new conditions. The great engineer
ing strike of 1897, which resulted in Il
loss of 100000 working days and
gave the United States and Germany
their first opportunity 10 outstrip the
British iron industry, WIS caused by
the adoption of the American labor
saving planning machine. One is nat
urally anxious TO know what will be
the outcome of the movement, which
involves not only changes in the min
or departments. but Il rejuvenation of
the entire systems"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
BARTHoLIN SUSPECTS FREE
Two of Them Talk About n Suit for False
imprisonment.

Chicago, Sept. IS. - After having
spent more than month in Jail as
suspects in the Bartholin murder case,
Oscar Thompson, ''Old Dad Claffy,
and Edward CounSelman, all held by
the police as. accessories to the fact,
have been released. y hearing was
begun before the grand jury, but was
stopped by the jurors voting no bills"
after twelve of the thirty witnesses
called had been heard. The jurors
held that Bartholins confession ended
the case for all time.
As the trio left the Jail Thompson
upbraided Inspector Hunt and the pO-
lice. He and CounSelman Will consult
attorneys at once. and may demand
damages from the city. ''Old Dad
Claffy admitted that he was glad to
get out, and was content not to dis
cuss plans for the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Ured Gilbert Was High Gun.

Detroit, Sept. 1S.-Thomas w. Lang,
of Findlay, o., carried off the Peters
International trophy at the opening of
Jack Parker's annual shoot at Crosse
Point Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake,
Ia. was high gun for the day, getting
160 out of $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
NEIoENFIND FATALLY SHOT
Nebraska Degenerate Wounded Because
He Resisted Arrest.

Pierce, Neb., Sept. 1S.-County At
torney Barnhart has received word
from Winside saying that posse of
citizens of that place discovered Me
genfind, the Pierce county murderer. in
a cornfield near town. He resisted ar
rest and was probably fatally
wounded.
Niegenfind, a week ago with little
provocatiOn. murdered his divorced
wife and her father, and wounded his
mOther-in-law and his sister-in-Iaw.
He escaped and in escaping attempted
to rape another sister-in-law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
PresIdent,s Guide Is shot.

Meeker, Colo, Sept. 1S.-John Goff
the noted guide who pilOted President
Roosevelt on his famous lion hunt in
Colorado last year, was shot over the
right eye by IL careless hunter as he
was approaching the camp of the par
ty of which the hunter was a member.
The damage to Golf will be his eye, if
there is any permanent injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Average Wages of Women.

Lansing. Mich, Sept. 1S.-The report
of Mrs. Ella Whipple, factory inspector
for Jackson. shows that the average
of wages received by women there is
81 cents a day, which generally goes
to support more than one. OF the 10
who work, 26S reported that they were
able to save something out of their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Saws He Had to Sell BAD Meat.

st. Louis. Sept 1S.-At the beef
trust inquiry yesterday Joseph Stein
kemp. in answer to Il question put by
Attorney Alexander New, representing
the defense. declared that he was COM
PEELED to sell bad meat while working
for Chicago and St Louis packers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Murder of strike Breaker Caldwell.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 1S.-The cOrOner's
jury has rendered verdict finding that
Earl Caldwell, the Union Pacific strike
breaker who was killed Saturday night,
came to his death as a result of blow
delivered by John Spellman. The jury
also recommends that Charles Pospisil
be held for further investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
tastes. Three He:t. to Wagon.

New York, Sept. 1S.-The racing
was decidedly exciting at the Empire
City track yesterday. The weather was
perfect, the track fast and specula-
ton brisk. In the Grand Special be-
tween Lord Derby and The Monk, the
latter won the first heat by a nose in
2:O61s. Lord Derby won the second
by neck and the third by five
lengths; time, for both heats, 2O6.
fastest three heats to wagon ever
frottpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
He Built His Own Fire.

Des MOines, Ia, Sept. 1S.-Ewing
& Jewett's big lumber yard was dis
covered on FIRE Tuesday night After
getting the flames under control the
firemen discovered the unconscious
form of Thomas J. Hooks in the shed.
Hooks died an hour later of burns.
it is believed he crawled into the shed
while intoxicated, and that sparks
from his piDe caused the fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Identified ns n Crook.

indianapolis, Sept. 1S.-Frank Ford,
who was arrested after Il struggle sew
eral days ago. has been identified by
Captain Gerber as William DOckery.
alias James Thompson, notorious
pickpocket of st. Paul. Mimi, who
on Aug. 4, with nine other prison
ers. escaped at Nashville. Tenn, by
blowing n hole in the penitentiary
wall with dynamite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
White House Strike Is on.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The mem
bers of the Brotherhood of Painters
Decorators and Paper Hangers VINO
struck ON the white House job be-
cause four painters belonging to the
AmaIcamated Association of Painters,
of New York, were employed on the
contract, have returned to work, the
A--S- --.-ters having been fired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
strength for Chicago Foot Ball.

Chicago, Sept. ISM. p Pillsbury,
the crack back. and Ohler, the CEN
ter. Of the University of Nebraska FOOT
ball team for the past three years,
have written to Chicago saying that
they will enter the University OF chi
IN 90 this fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18

BEATENBADLY
Gen. Nord's Provisional
Forces Routed in
Hayti.
HARD BATTLE FOUGHT
President Castro, of
Venezuela, in Hard
Lines, Too.

Cape Haytien, Hayti. Sept. IS
The force of the provisional govern
ment commanded by War Minister
Gen. Nord sustained a severe defeat
at Limbe.
Gen. Nord, at the head of 1000 men,
attacked Limbe at 9 yesterday morn
lasting three hours. the general
abandoned his position. guns and war
munitions, and left Il great number
of dead and wounded, including sey-
eraI generals. on the field
The population of Cape Haytien iS
in state of anxiety. The enemy
numbers 1000 well armed men. and is
advancing on the place. Another bat
tie before the town is imminent.
Marines Help Trains Through.
Washington. sept. 1>.-SecretarV
Moody received the following dis
patch today from Commander Me-
Lean, of the Cmcinnati:
"Colon.-A train for Panama went
through with the Cincinnati's guard
of rifiemen and rapid-fire gun. \
freight train coming toward Colon
was stopped by soldiers at a side
track, continuously pointing loaded
musketS at the engineer. the train
hands demanding the opening of the
locked box cars for inspection. The
conductor had no key and could not
comply. He went To find some re-
Sponsible officer, and also sent a man
to flag the following passenger train.
The menace was removed and the
freight came in with the passenger
train. VIII vigorously protect the
life and liberty of Americans AMI
other peaceable employees and main
tain Umobstructed transit. Have ill
structed the Ranger to assist in this
duty
Castro Goes to Battle.
WillemStad, Sept. 1S.-PreSidenr
Castro. of Venezuela. considering the
situation of Gen. Carrido. his war
minister. is imminently critical at Va
lencia. has marched to assist him
with 3.7OO men.
According to report Castro will at
tack the revolutionary army under
Gen. Mendoza at Tocuyito.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Didn't Know was Loaded.

Roanoke, Va. Sept. 1S.-Mabel Car
roll, aged ID, shot and instantly killed
her aunt, Mrs. William limerick, in
the limerick home here. Mrs. limerick
was standing at a bureau dressing
when the girl snapped a revolver,
which she did not know was loaded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
ARE FELT IN FRISCO

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. IS
Slight earthquake shocks were felt in
this city at 3:51 this morning. No
damage was done, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18


Dubuque. Ia. Sept. 1S.-The follow
ing is Il telegram received by Speaker
Henderson from the president: 1t is
dated Oyster Bay. Sept. IL. -" "Most
earnestly ask that you reconsider your
determination not to run"
GSignedl
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Representative Babcock. chairman
of Republican national committee.
sent the following, dated: New York,
Sept. 16: Am in receipt of telegram
signed by You saying that you have
this day declined nomination for con-
greSS. We can not believe the tele-
gram is genuine. Hepburn and Hull
are here, and all enter our earnest
protest against action of this kind by
you. The Republican party that you
have served so long and faithfully can
not part with your services now"
How the Speaker Views 1t.
In his reply to the telegrams from
Roosevelt and BabcOck. Henderson
further explained his action. adhering
to his position. He gave positive as
surauce that there was no danger to
the Third district; said that Governor
Il
that the Republican candidate will he
elected. and that he Ghe speaker will
do what he can TO insure his election.
After these assurances the speaker
said he must decline to reconsider his
withdrawal.
What Gov. Cummins Has to say.
DeS MOineS. Ia. Sept. 1S.-Repuh-
lican leaders here have scarcely recOv-
cred from the shock they received at
the news of Speaker HenderSOn'S ac-
tiOn. To say that Speaker HenderSOn'S
withdrawal aStounded the Republicans
here. but expresses the case mildly
Governor Cum inS. who is now in the
city. said: Il have been i'll almost
constant communication with him
since the convention. and in his let
terS he has emphasized what he de-
clared i'm the late conference of Re
publicanS-that is. that he was in full
sympathy with the state platform and
that the fight should he made square
" uDon it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Famous Arctic Explorer
in Civilization Once
More.
DID NOT REACH POLE
But Made Scientific Dis
CoVerieS--ReCoVered
Gree1ey's Effects.

Sydney, Novia Scotia. Sept. 1S.-The
Peary Arctic expedition steamer
Windward was sighted entering the
harbor at Sis this morning. and soon
after reached the dock Lieut.. Peary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
Judge Durand Fakes a Drive.

Flint. Mich, Sept. 1S.-Judge Du-
rand. Democratic candidate for govern
or, was out Tuesday for the first time
since stricken two weeks ago, and was
given u drive of an hour about the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18

said: Our expedition did not reach
the north pole. but we made the most
important scientific discoveries. We
are well. and glad to get back to civ
ilization."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
THREAT OF A SHERIFF
Tells Mitchell He Will Call for
Troops If There Is Any
More Turbulence.
ATTACK ON A PERVIsIoN TRAIN
Engineer Battles the AssaiIants-
Granite Cutters Strike
Government Job.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 1S.-Sherif
Schadt yesterday admitted that he had
sent communication TO President
Mitchell informing him that if there
is repetition of lawleSsness which
occurred in 50 many parts of the cOun-
~ last Monday he will make requisi-
ton for troops. The PancOast col
Iiery, at Throop. an Ontario and West
ern working, resumed operations yes
terday. The Ontario and Western
no whavc five cOllieries and three
washerieS in operation.
POttSVille. Pa, Sept. 1S.-A mob OF
several hundred persons intercepted a
supply train which was being run over
the Philadelphia and Reading railroad
into the North MahanOy cOlliery yes
terday. When the engineer saw the
crowd he put nSteam and ran the
train through regardless of obstacles.
All non-union men on their way to
work turned back and forty men en-
plOyed by the Mahanoy City Water
company were also intercepted.
President Mitchell stands Pat.
WilkeSbarre. Pa. Sept. 1S-Inactiv-
ity at President Mitchell'S headquar-
terS and apparent activity in coal OPP
orators circles is the situation in this
section of the strike region. President
Mitchell still insists that ms followers
are remaining firm. and that there will
be no break in the ranks of the min
erS. He discredits all reports about
an increase in output of coal at mines
and washerieS, claiming that there
will be no coal mined and sent to mar
ket of any account until the strike is
ended.
Company Men Have Other Views.
At the offices of the local coal COM
panies. on the other hand. it is said
that they are adding to their working
force every day. and that the output
of coal is gradually increasing. but no
figures ake furnished. The Exeter mine
of the Lehigh Valley Coal company
was opened yesterday. Preparations,
it is said. will at once be made for
mining coal on large scale. When
in full operation the mine employs
GOO men.
Has Called in the Troops.
Charleston. W. Va. Sept. 1S.-Gov-
ernOr White has determined to call in
the troops still on duty in the New
River coal field, and they will leave
for their homes today. Everything was
quiet yesterday. and many new men
went into the mines to work. Most
of them. however. We're men who had
been imported from elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
CouId Not Brea.9.be Kecord

Philadelphia. Sept 1S - Cresceus
failed in an effort to break the record
here yesterday. The best he could do
was 2.05.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
HAS TAKEN HIS STAND
And Will Not Reconsider His Posi-
ton Is the Last Word from
Henderson.
PRESIDENT PLEADS, BUT IN VAIN
to the Controversy by
Gov. Cummins-Massach
setts Democrats.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. Is
Through the columns of the Water
loo Courier. Charles +. Pickett, of
Waterloo. past grand exalted ruler
of the Elks, this afternoon formally
announced his candidacy TO succeed
Speaker Henderson. 1t is urged he
Will unite all factions of the party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
DnoheSs or for Home.

of Marlborough sailed for England on
the steamship Teutonic Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18
snTered Much Hardship.

Peary, i'm his report on the opera
tions of the expedition, says that dur
ing April. 1901. after severe and peril
Gus marches they reached n latitude
of S4-17 north. northwest of Cape
Hecla Further advance northward
was stopped at this point owing to
insufferable conditions of ice and
foes. The expedition was suffering
considerably through the ravages of
disease among the Eskimoes, seven
of whom died
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-18

The Windward has on board the i'll
struments. chrnometers and Arctic
library abandoned by the Greeley eX-
petition and numerous specimens Of
natural history.
Peary will go to New York tOmor-
row. The Windward will go to New
foundland for the winter.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-23
Capital, S5o,ooo
JACK JONES.

The Crack Barber, keeps a neat and busy little shop Upper end of Front street. Expert toAso- rialists. Easy slaves and the best haircuts. Our work pleases.
 "Come on, ye stubby boards"
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-23

Angel and devil foods at Huff man's 131 dtf
 Cream, brick and Limberger cheese at Huffman's. 131 dtf
 Nice California peaches and pears at Huffman's. 131 dtf
 Domestic and imported Swiss cheese at Huffman's. 131 dtf
 Seed and feed oats at Otto M. Bow en's Cash Store. btf
 Minee, apple, lemon, peach and cranberry pies at Huffman's. 131 dtf.
 Cream puffs, kisses, lady fingers and macaroons at Huffman's.
 Rev. M. B. Umsted of Paragould is visiting his son T. P. Umsted of this city
 Prof. J. M Harris of Batesville was here Thursday on his way to Little Rock.
 Those taking part in the minstrel are requested to meet at the home of Mrs I. Goldman, Friday evening from seven to eight o'clock d2t.
 Lon Bowen of Forrest City came over Wednesday and will probably be a resident of Newport after the first of the year if plans do not go amiss.
 For nice rigs of any kind and good driving horses, place your call with R. L. Robinson, upper end of Front Street. Charges always reason able. 62duf
 Bailey Bros. are agents for Edwin Clapp & Sons High Grade Shoes. They are best shoes made. Prices $500 and $6.00, Come and see them.
 w. M. Cranston writes the editor of the INDEPENDENT from Saginaw that he will leave in November for Spo- kane, Wash, to accept a position there with large lumber company.
 HIGHEST PRICES PAID - For this reason you should send your Fine Pearls, Baroques and Slugs to our firm, as we sell to European markets exclusively. J. M. O'HARA & Co.,, S4 Madison Street, Memphis, Tenn
 Mrs. J. T. Flynn of Memphis leaves tomorrow morning for her home after visit to Mrs. George Anderson. It has always been a source of regret to her Newport friends, that Capt. and Mrs, Flynn gave up this town as their home.
 Miss Emma T. White of Pine Bluff, a sister of Mrs. Carrie Sullivan is the guest of Misses Ray and Lucy Bran denburg during the convention. It has been great pleasure to Mrs. Sul- livan's many friends to meet her sister.
 Miss Madie Grissell, a friend of the mayor, who has been spending the Summer at Ravenden Springs came down Thursday noon and stopped over with Misses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg on her way home to Mountain View
 The arrivals at the Baltimore We'd nesday were Mrs. Erwin, Memphis; w. c. Berry, Jr., Augusta; J. B. Cof- fin, Swifton; E. J. Peters, Cord; J. M Gibson, Elgin; w. H. Watson, Mrs c. M. Watson, Lockhart Landing; A. M. Edgar, Newark; O. L. Harp, Little Rock