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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TO WIN A CONTRACT
Tinnakers of the AmaIgamated
Will Accept Reduction
of Wages.
sHAFfER FAvoRs THE PROPOSAL
Growth of the Fund for the Striking
Anthracite Miners-Federa-
tion to Help.

Pittsburg, July 24.-Theodore Shaf-
fer, president of the Amalgamated As
socIatiOn of Iron, Steel and Tin Work
ers, said Tuesday that Il majority of
the lodges have voted for the - per
cent wage reduction proposed by the
American Tin Plate company. At the
conference with the officers of the as
sociation in New York some time ago
the company said that if the men ac-
cepted Il reduction sufficient to enable
it TO compete with foreign tinmakerS
many smaller mills of the company
would be operated steadily, and that
the company could secure orders for
100000 boxes of tin plate that now
so to Wales. The Standard Oil COM
pany is Il large importer of tin plate,
on which it secures Il rebate of duty
when the tin is exported i'll the form
of packages for oil. The Standard is
willing to buy from the American Tin
Plate company at 81. 10 less than pres
ent domestic prices.
Indiana Men Advised to Reconsider.
ElwoOd, Ind, July 24.-The officers
of the Amalgamated Association of
Tin Plate Workers met 1000 workers
here yesterday afternoon to reconsider
lhO e-NlAOh VI lht LllCI 10
accept Il reduction of 20 per cent i'll
wages provided the American Tin
Plate company secures the Standard
Oil company'S contract for 1.J0O0 900
boxes of tin to be made into cans for
expectation Shaffer SAYS several
lodges i'll Ohio have voted to accept,
and he thinks it best for the workers
to agree to the reduction. Shaffer says
it will mean eleven and Il half months
work instead of ten, and will not ap-
ply to any other contracts. The mills
here We're closed while the meeting
was in progress.
Later-The efforts of the officers
We're unavailing and the men refused
to reconsider their action III refusing
to accept Il reduction.
Donations Received by the Miners.
indianapolis, July 24.-The total do
nations received at the United Mine
Workers headquarters yesterday We're
SJS,uOO. Word was received ut head
quarters from President Samuel Com
perS, of the Federation of Labor, that
the executive council of that organiZa-
ton, which is in session at San Fran
cisco, has indorsed the appeal of the
mine workers for financial aid This
will have the effect of bringing in adj
ditioual contributions. it is thought
The check of the Illinois men for $50,-
600 was forwarded yesterday by Secre-
tary Wilson to the anthracite fields.
Brake Against strikes Retained.
Toronto, Ont, July 24.-At the con-
vention of the Iron Molders' aSsocia-
tiOn yesterday a proposition to allow
local unions to strike without author
ity from the international executive
board was voted down. The wage and
rates committee reported against u
proposition to abrogate the New York
agreement. This is an understanding
between the National Founders asso-
citation and the Iron Molders' union
which requires that all disputes he
tween employers and employees shall
be submitted to arbitration before any
drastic action is taken on either side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
THEIR NERVE WAS LEGAL
Two Crooks Who Have the Law for Their
Cheeky Demand.

Mattoon, Ills, July PA week ago
two men. giving their names as ID. {.
Clark, of Chicago. and +. Il. Howe, of
st. Louis. attempted to fleece Ernest
Homann. Il wealthy farmer, out of So
COO The Inerest chance caused their
plans to miscarry. They fed so hastily
that they were compelled to leave be-
hind their personal belongings, letters
exposing designs on 4 hundred rich
farmers in Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska,
and nearly $500 in good currency,
which the police secured.
Several days ago the men sent De
tective John Il. Norris of Springfield,
o.. to recover their property. lie was
armed with power of attorney, and
instituted legal proceedings. maintain
ing that. while Howe and Clark were
swindlers. they had not forfeited pos
session of the property. Several claims
for livery hire were deducted, ana the
balance of the money and the personal
effects were turned over to Norris.
States Attorney NOigt retained the let
ters as possible evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
ADMITS BEING A FoRGER
Says She wast'Driven to Crime by Sick
ness and Lack of Money.

Says She Was Driven to Crime by Sick
ness and Lack of Money.
Frankfort. Ind. July 24.-NIisS Mil
dred Fields. who says she is the daugh-
ter of Frank Fields, Il wealthy land
owner of Deer Greek, near Peoria.
Ills, has been arrested here and taken
to indianapolis on charge of forgery
She admitted the charge and said that
she was driven TO the crime by sick
ness and the refusal OF her father to
give her financial assistance. The
prisoner said that through the influ-
ence of stepmother she was driven
from home.
She became Il Stenographer in the
office OF ]. ]. NJ. La Toilette, district
attorney of indianapolis. and forged
check on her employer for SO. This
she cashed at the Oneida hotel. where
she boarded. She then came here.
where she was engaged in organizing
Il class in stenography. a second war
rant has arrived and this asks Miss
Fields arrest on the charge of forging
her fathers name to Il note for 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
MOSQUITO AND MALARIA
It's the One with the More whiskers That
Causes Disease.


Lansing. Mich, July 24.-Stidents
of bugClogy ut the Agricultural college
have been examining the mosquito I'M
der the microscope. and have made
discovery. 1t is that there are two
species OF the insect engaged in boring
through the cuticle of Michigan people
this season. There is the ordinary
mosquito. which is harmless" Then
there is the genus anopheles, which is
the malarial kind. with little pa
tience." say the bugologists. ''the Ordi-
nary observer can recognize the diff
ference"
The malariaI species, so often the
deadly enemy of man, has two palpi
as long as the proboscis on either side.
The presence of the long palpi may be
observed by the aid of a small lens.
The malarial species is supposed to be
rare in this region although common
at certain periods in warmer coun-
tries. Palpi are the whisker-like feel
ers that adorn the insect species.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
FAITH HEALERs ARE HELD
Parents of Children Who Died of Disease
Declared Guilty by Coroner.

Spokane. Wash, July 24.-The coro-
ner's jury that investigated the death
of the three small children of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Grananl, of this city, re-
ported that death wax caused by dipli-
liberia, and that dhe parents are
guilty of criminal Negligence for fail
ing to employ or accept skilled medical
assistance The jury recommended
that Il state law be passed covering
such cases and eXacting a penalty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham are members
of 4 society known as the Church of
God" and do not believe in medicine,
though surgery is permitted. When
theic four children became sick they
were anointed by an elder OF the
church. Later n doctor was called and
was allowed to lance the children's
throats, but not to give them anti
toxin. Three died and one recovered.
Whether the parents will be prose
cuted has not been determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
PILGRIMS SEE THE POPE
PontiT is Presented $1,000 by American
Party.

Rome, July 24.-The pope received
American pilgrims, headed by Very
Rev. +. II. Porcile, of Brooklyn, n.
Y, and a number of other American
tourists in Clementine hall today at
noon. The party aggregated 200 per-
sons.
When the pontiff appeared. preced-
ed by Bishop Thomas O'GOrman, of
Sioux Falls, 5. D., and Bishop John
Stanley, of Fargo, $. D., he was greet
ed with hearty cheers and was car
ried about the hail in Il sedan chair,
speaking to each visitor as introduce
ed. The pilgrims presented the pope
with $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
CROWDED AIMS HOUSES
WILL BE RELIEVED

Springfield. July 2f.-The state
board of charities has ordered 75 adj
ditional patients To be received at
the incurable insane hospital at Pc
oria. These patients Will probably
be taken from the crowded county
aim houses. Twenty will be taken
from the Elgin district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Young Man Who Robbed His Mother.

Milton. Ind. July 24-DrTing the
absence of Mrs. Katherine Daniels, of
this place. her son AlonZo. came home
and started to demolish everything
within his reach. He obtained two
certificates of deposit on the Citizens
bank belonging to his mother, and OBJ
tanned $40 on them. it is charged. He
was arrested and taken to Cambridge
City. where he plead guilty TO forgery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Omaha in a Bad Corner.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 24.-The supreme
court has handed down Il decision de-
claring that there is no legally appoint
ed fire and police board in Omaha. and
that it is the duty of the governor to
appoint one. 1t is. further stated that
the decision should be sufficient, and
that no peremptory writ. directing the
governor to perform his duty, should
no rpuuire6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Too Much Handshake.

Des Moines. Ia, July 24.-Captain
7. y. McCIanahan. n prominent politi-
clan of COrydon and ex-grand master
of the Masonic order of Iowa. lost his
right hand from the effects of n hand
shake with friend whom he had not
met for number of years. The meet
ing between the two took place several
months ago, and the grip received by
his friend was so hard that several OF
the small bones were. broken and aft
er-ward caused cancerous growth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
BIG cOLLIERY STARTS
Lehigh Coal Company Unexpectedly Re
sumes Operations

Tamaqua. Pa, July 24.-The Lehigh
Coal and Navigation company today
resumed operations at its No. II
mine, one of the largest collieries in
the region. The, move of the COM
pany was unexpected. This is the
first large colliery TO resume. So far
the striking men have made no effort
to close down the place. 1t is believ-
ed other companies will now make
an effort to mine coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
LAY CLAIM
TO MARCOS ISLAND

Washington, July 24.-The Japan
ese government has served formal no.
tice on the state department that it
claims possession of Marcos island,
toward which now is heading the
American expedition under Capt.
Rosehill, with the purpose of exploit
ino If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TeIenbone Supersedes TeIepranb

New Orleans, July 24.-The Illinois
Central telephone from New Orleans
to Chicago is. completed. The last foot
of the 923 miles of wire is in place
and word went over it yesterday. 1t
is to be exclusively used for railroad
business. superseding the telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
MOVEMENTS OF NoTABLES
Presidential Party Leaves For New Jersey
Porter. Root and Wood sail.

Oyster Bay, July 24.-The president
and party left here, on the Mayfower
for Atlantic Highlands. enroute to
the state camp at Sea Girt, \. j., this
morning. The president was accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice
and his sister, Mrs. CowIes.
New York, July 24.-Gen. Horace
Porter, United States ambassador to
France; Secretary of War Elihu Root
and Gen. Leonard Wood sailed on the
Lasvoie today for France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Queen of the EIks, carnixa1.

Hancock. Mich. July 24.-Miss Iou
Jones. of Hancock. has been elected
queen of the Elks' Copper Country
carnival. which began Monday and
will continue throughout the week.
The winner polled vote of $4,000.
while four of her competitors each had
1000 votes. Miss Jones came to Han
cock from ChicagO three months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Deatb RolI Reaches 100.

Hamburg. July Pit is now an
nounced that 100 persons were
drowned by the sinking Monday morn
ing of the steamship Primus. of this
port, after Il collision in the River
EIbe with the tug Hansa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24

new measure will be presented. 1t
could not be learned, however, whether
the company had decided upon the pro-
visions of the new bill, though it is
stated that the action of the board of
aldermen was anticipated.
President Cassatt, of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad. is in Bar Harbor, and
has made no statement concerning the
future action of the company. 1t is
stated officially. however. that no new
appeal will be made to the New York
legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Gen. King win Be Present.

Council Bluffs, Ia, July 24.-BriGa-
dier General Charles King has form
ally notified the local committee that
he will surely be in attendance on
the third annual reunion of the Ma
tional Society of the Army of the
Philippines. which is TO be held in
this city Aug, 13. II and. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TREASURER OF CEBU
FOUND TO BE GUILTY

Manila, July 24.-Ross Douglas, for
mer treasurer of the island of Cebu,
was found guilty of embezzlement,
but is not yet sentenced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
is MUCH LIKE
ITALIAN TRICK
Body of Man Found in a Sack Iden-
titled and Arrest
Follows.

New York, July 24.-The body of a
man sewed in a sack which was found
near Bay Ridge last night was iden-
tilted today as that of Joseph Cateno,
an Italian grocer, of Brooklyn. Vim
cent Trica, an Italian fruit packer,
who, the police claim, had made
threats against Cateno, was arrested
on suspicion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Social Democrat Not Wanted.

Milwaukee. July 24.-Winfield r.
Gaylord. pastor of the congregational
church at New London. Wis. who has
been touring the state with Victor l..
Berger in the interests of the Social
Democratic party. has been compelled
to resign his pastorate on account of
his views
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
THE KINGS CONDITION
Progress Noted In Eng
lands Monarch.

Cowes, July 24.-An official bulletin
issued today on board the Royal
yacht Victoria and Albert, says: The
king continues to make uninterrupt-
ed progress. Although his majesty
is not yet able to- leave his couch, his
strength is returning satisfactorily"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
PIumbers Must show cause.

Newark, n. j.. July 24.-Vice Cham
cellor Emery Yesterday granted rule
to show cause, returnable on Tuesday
next, why an injunction should not
be issued restraining Journeymcn
Plumbers union No. 24 and Walking
Delegate Ryan from interfering with
the business of Charles +. Mcclure,
master plumber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
iowa Regntta Abandoned.

Des Moines, Ia. July 24.-The an
nual regatta of the Iowa Oarsnfen's
association. which was to have been
held at Clear lake beginning Tuesday,
has been abandoned because of high
water and other unfavorable condi-
fiOnS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Met Frnst m There.

Portland, Ore, July 24.-About fifty
members of the MaZamas, an Oregon
organization of mountain climbers,
have reached the summit of Mount Ad-
ans, Washington A bitterly cold gale
was encountered on the summit and a
stay of only five minutes was made
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Seven Hundred Mou1ders strike.

Alliance, Ohio, July 24.-Seven hun
dred molders employed at the local
plant of the American Steel Casting
company struck this morning when
asked by the company to stand good
for all bad castings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Reward for Two AIurderers.

Springfield, Ills, July 24.-Governor
Yates has offered reward of 5000 for
the apprehension. arrest and delivery
into the hands of the sheriff of Jack
son county of the two unknown MUIR
derers of w. NJ. GoSney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24

Gloucester, Mass. July 24.-The hal
ibut fishing schooner Independence,
which arrived yesterday, reports four
of her crew lost off the northeast banks
of Newfoundland. while hauling travis.
All Mere from. this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Anthony Rukamp's Body Found.

Pontiac, Mich, July 24-The body
of young Anthony Rukamp, of De
troit. who was drowned in n boating
accident on Cass lake a week ago,
has been found. having come to the
surface near where he went down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Jones 8 Laughlins Expand.

Pittsburg. July 24.-Jones & Laugh
Iins, the largest steel company outside
the United States Steel Corporation,
reorganized at a meeting held here.
The capital stock will be increased
from $40. 600 900 to S50000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Ignored mis opportunities.

London. July 24.-The proving of
the win of William I.idderdale. late
governor of the Bank of England, who
died last month, shows that his entire
estate amounts to only G 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
Deaths and Wounded in
Filipino War Reach
1852.
CHOLERA CAUSES PART
Murder and Suicide
Figure in Fate of
Americans.

Washington, July 24-The casual
ties in the American army in the.
Philippines from Feb. +, 1899, the
opening of hostilities by the insur-
gents, until April 80, 1902, have been
made public by Mai. James Parker,
of the adjutant generals Office, be-
ing the first compilation of the sort
relating to the warfare in the archi-
pelagO.
Losses From All Causes.
The losses from all causes are Civ
en- as follows: Killed or died of
wounds, 90 officers and $50 enlisted
men; deaths from disease. 47 officers
and 2.535 enlisted men; deaths from
accidents, g officers and 125 enlisted
men; drowned. officers and 257 en-
listed men; suicide. 10 officers and -
enlisted men; murdered. 1 officer and
81 enlisted men; total deaths, 139 Off
GERS and 4,O16 enlisted men; wound
ed, 100 officers and 2.7O7 enlisted men.
a total of 2,s97; killed and wounded
and deaths other than by disease, 2S2
officers and Ass enlisted men: total.
4,47O.
y proportion of the deaths by
drowning occurred in action or in
active operations. Maj. Parker makes
the percentage of killed and wound
ed to the strength of the army 81.
There were 2,561 engagements more
or less serious. The larger proper
tion of these fights were attacks from
ambush on the American troops or
skirmishes in which only small de
tachments took part.
I'm almost no case in these engage
-ments," says Maj. Parker, did Amer
lean troops surrender or have to re-
treat, or have to leave their dead and
wounded in the possession of the en-
emy, Notwithstanding that in many
eases the percentage of loss was
high
Great Army Transported.
The number of troops that had
been transported to the Philippines
and had arrived there up to July 16
last was 4,135 officers and 123. SOB men.
The average strength, taken from
monthly returns for the period of the
insurrection so far was approximate
ly 10000.
The epidemic of cholera has been
particularly hard upon the medical
corps, and the casualty lists received
here show that the surgeons and the
hospital corps have borne their share
of the suffering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TRUST GETTING HOLD
OF MANILA EVIDENTLY

Manila, July 24.-About 1000 cigar
makers of Manila struck for increas-
ed wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
WATCH INVENTOR DEAD
Royal e. Robbins. of American WaItham
Company. Passes Away.

New York, July '24.-Royal E. Rob
bins, founder of the American Walt
ham Watch company, of which he
was treasurer As years, is dead at
Beverly, Mass, aged IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TO TRY AGAIN
THAT TUNNEL
Pennsylvania Road to Present a New
Measure This
Time.

Philadelphia, July 24.--It was Off
cially announced at the office of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company that
as the New York board of aldermen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
MONASTERY.
DESTROYED
Monks Deprived of Fa-
nous Home at
Quebec.
A LOSS OF 100000
Inmates ESCape---MuCh
Cider and Wine
Disappears.
A LOSS OF 100000

Okla, Quebec, July 24.-The ceIebra-
ted monastery of the Trappists here
was entirely destroyed by fire last
night. The loss is 100000, with in
surance of 100000.
Monks All Escape.
There were % monks in the monas-
terry and all escaped. Ten thousand
gallons of cider and 1000 gallons of
wine were destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24

Cleveland, o.. July 24.-Dan Patch
(2;0415) lowered his record in the first
heat of the 2:04 pace yesterday to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
New Free neIirerv service.

Washington, July 24.-The postof
fee department. has established free
delivery service, TO begin Sept. 1 next
at st. Joseph. Mich; Princeton, Ills.
aTsis York, Neb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24

Two Hundred Drowned at Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, July PA native
steamer has capsized in the West river
and 200 persons have been drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24
TRACEY AGAIN
COMES FORTH
Eats Dinner at a Logging Camp
and is Not Wound
ed.

Tacoma. Wash, July 24.-Harry
Tracey, the outlaw, appeared at Mil
ler's logging camp, four miles from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-24

Kansaskat. Tuesday, and ate dinner
Tracey is not wounded, and looks
fresh and rested.
He is wearing a derby hat, but he
had n Slouch hat in his pocket He
still has his rifle and two revOlvers,
and has a good supply of ammunition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
The youngest Old Soldier.

A dispatch to the Topeka Capital
from Salina says; "Concordia boasts
Of the youngest old soldier in this
part Of the state. j. M. Harrison,
who enlisted in company c, Fifty
first Indiana, October "a, 1864, at the
age OF 10 years, four months and
"a days. David Addison, OF Saliua,
was also one Of the young veterans,
having enlisted in August, 1862, at
the age Of ID years and II months "
These youngest" fellows are not
In it for a minute.
Judge 0, l.. Moore Of Abilene en-
listed in Co. NJ, Third West Virginia
Cavalry, on March 20. 1864, at the
age Of IA years, four months and ~
days, and served 16 months under
Phil Sheridan.
Neg!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
MRS. HARDING WINS.
Theatre Box Contest Closes With
Interesting Vote.

This was . busy morning for the
voters In the REFLEcroRS theatre box
contest. Over 100 people called 1t
the Office and put In some votes for
their iavoritss. The children took
a great interest in the contest because
Of the teachers being eligible and the
town was thoroughly canvassed Tor
coupons.
The voting closed at noon sharp.
A few votes that came In later were
refused as the terms Of the contest
had been fully stated.
H. W. Jacobs, Supt. R. V. Dyer
and M. R. Jollsy kindly consented to
act - . canvassing board and COM
menced % the count at l O'Clock.
The result was as given above.
or the total number Of votes cast
about 100 were voted this morning.
Seventeen blank coupons were voted.
Mrs. Addie Harding, the winner,
10 one Of Crooks & Co.'S most popular
ssleslsdies and has = host Of friends
who have manifested their friendship
in . very attractive Christmas gift.
The REFLECTOR gaveher the tickets
for the theatre box this afternoon.
ii am exceedingly grateful to the
REFLECTOR and to my friends" said
she, land wish you would through
the paper this evening thank those
who remembered me-"
The REFLECTOR had selected the
lower right hand box for the winner
and gave tickets emitting her to its use
for herself and five OF her friends at
the appearance Of Charles B. Hsniord
In much Ado About Nothing" tomor-
row evening.