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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Orendorn Sol a CandIdate.

Springfield. Ills, May 13.-General
Alfred OrendOrff. Of Springfield, who
was adjutant general of the state dur
ing the late Governor Altgeld's admin-
istration, is not candidate for the
Democratic nomination for state treas
urer. as announced in the press Of
Chicago. General Orendorff entered a
denial to the stories published by say
ing: Il am not Il candidate for state
treasurer" He added that he would
support John q. Pickering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

Sheraden, Pa, May 13.-A remark
able series of explosions between 4
and O'Clock last evening caused the
death of at least twenty-five persons,
the burning and injuring of two or
three hundred others, and n property
loss that will run into hundreds Of
thousands of dollars. The list of dead,
so far as obtainable. follows:
Harry l.. Smithey, leverman. Den
nisOn, o.; Billy Taylor. brakeman,
UhrichsviIle, o.; Elmer Hunter. con-
ductOr; Albert Mexican and 5Ohn
Swan, brakemen. Sheraden; Dallas
Boyd. fireman.
injured: Samuel Ramsey, captain
No. volunteer hose company. Nc
KEGS Rocks; BUS" StrasSe, aged 10
years. Esplen; Dorsey Daggs, Esplen;
William Douglass; Mrs. Myrtle Doug
lass, EspIen; Joseph Reiner, Braddock,
eye blown out; Mrs. Seymour. Cork
Run, burned all over body. not expect
ed to live; Mrs. SeymOur's daughter,
burned all over body, not expected to
live.
Cause of the Terrible Horror.
The Sheraden yards of the Panhan-
die railroad are few miles below
this city, and yesterday evening and
last night were Il merry furnace of burn
ing cars. naphtha, oil and merchandise.
The cause of the catastrophe was the
explosion of naphtha car. brought
about by Il leak in the car which COM
municated to Il switch light Lear by,
causing terrific explosion. Crowds of
peOple-men, women and children
quickly gathered to look at the fire,
and were lined about the yard on the
hillsides to the number of thousands.
Second Did the Awful Work.
When all danger had apparently
passed second explosion OF uaphtha
followed, far worse than the first. The
flames from the second car were
thrown 800 feet into the air. complete
ly enveloping the onlOOkers. In an
instant the scene was one beyond de-
scriptiOn. The air was superheated to
n degree impossible for human life
to exist in. Those nearest the exploded
cars were caught and fell to the
ground. The clothing of those farther
away was soon afire and the victims
ran frantically about. tearing their
burning garments from their bodies
and screaming for help.
Sewers Spread Death and Ruin.
In the meantime the fire had spread
to other cars and in an incredibly short
time the entire yard was ablaze The
heat WAS so intense that firemen were
unable to get anywhere near the fire.
The burning oil was carried through
the sewers to distant parts of the dis
trict, one of the results being an ex-
plOsiOn in n pool room at McKee's
Rocks. where hundreds of men were
gathered, -Four men are reported killed
at this point. Hundreds of people
were lying around on the ground in
the railway yards, in all conditions of
injury and death.
Property Loss Is 100000.
The Panhandle Railroad company
has thirty-siX tracks through Sheraden
and has succeeded in keeping cOmmu-
nication open. The property loss will
amount to at least 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Two Young Men Drowned.

Orleans, Neb., May 13.-While n
party of students from Orleans college
was bathing in the Republican river
one named Berry, 21 years old and
unable to swim. got beyond Ills depth
Another named Daniels went to his
rescue, and both were drowned. The
bodies were recovered. Daniels home
is at Logan, Kan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Prominent Nebraskan Dies.

st. Joseph. Mo-. May 13.-Heury Kill
patrick, n wealthy and prominent
ranchman of sGillead, Neb.. and the
oldest brother of the Fitzpatrick broth
ers. of the firm of Fitzpatrick Bros. &s
Collins, railway contractors and sole
owners of the Cambria and New Cas-
tie CWyol coal mines, died mt his home
near Gillead. Neb.. after several
months illness of tuberculosis of the
bowels. He was 80 years of age, and
leaves n widow and ten children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
!KNOPF is NAMED
FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS

Chicago, May 13.-Philip Knopf,
clerk of Cook county for eight years,
was nominated as the republican can
didate for congress in the Seventh
district today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

Springfield, IFS, May 13.-Although
past TO years of age. and a grand
father. Benjamin f. McAtee, a wealthy
farmer residing near Glenarm, is not
too old for Miss Nellie Clayton, %
years old. who has sued him for S10,-
600 damages in the Sangamon circuit
court for alleged breach of promise.
1t is alleged in the bill that McAtee
proposed marriage to Miss Clayton on
Christmas day, 1897; that she is ready
to marry him at any time, but that
he has refused
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Died at the Age of III.

St. John, N B.. May 13.-WOrd is
received here of the death at st. Mar
tins, y. B., on Friday night. of James
Ross. who was III years old. On the
occasion of his 11Gth birthday the mu-
nicipaI council of st. John county pre-.
sented him with an easy chair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
snnthern nIethndists Enst.

Dallas, Tex. May 13-Yesterday
was the day set aside for fasting and
prayer by the members of the Method
list Episcopal church South, and the
conference. after being in session two
hours, adjourned until 3 p. m. when
the fraternal delegates of the Method
list Episcopal church. Rev. II. w. G.
Hunting. ID. D., of Lincoln, Neb.. and
Lieutenant Governor Bates, of Boston,
Mass. presented the address from the
northern church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
saws There l. No Insurrection.

Washington. May 13.-Joaquin Ber-
nardo CaIvo. the minister from Costa
Rica at Washington. issued yesterday
the following statement: ''1'he news
from Panama published today to the
effect that the military in the neigh
borhOod of San Jose. Costa Rica, is in
insurrection. refusing to recognize the
authority of Senr Don Ascension Es-
uuivel. is incorrect. There is no in
surrection ut any place in that coun-
frv'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
story Is Denied at sioux CITY,

Sioux City. Ia. May 13.-''So far as
Armour & Co. are concerned, there is
not word of truth in it," was the
declaration of Charles w. Lennon,
manager in Sioux City for Armour Il
Co, when asked regarding the allega-
tions of the governments bill. AR
mour q Co. are not a party to any con-
spiracy to manipulate the market. and
any man who says they are doesn't
know what he is talking about"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
THUGS ESCAPE a WATCHMAN
Caught Attempting to Enter a Bank, They
Shoot His Lantern to Pieces.

Sioux City, Ia, May 13.-Thrce rob
bers attempted to gain entrance into
two banks at MOville. Ia. \ citizen
on his way home heard a strange
noise at the. rear window of tine Mo-
vile bank, and called out in the dark
ness. The robbers hed.
Half an hour later n watchman
found three men tampering with the
windows of the Farmers bank. He
flashed his dark lantern and Instantly
it was shot to pieces. The robbers
escaped on two horses. An old bicycle
was left standing alongside the AIoville
bank. BlOOdhounds We're sent for from
Sioux CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
.Iohn hi. Thnrston in a Mining Deal.

Pierre, S. D., May 3.-Ex-Senator
John NJ. Thurston, of Nebraska. and
ex-senator W. ]. Mcconnell, of Idaho,
have Joined in a mining venture and
will operate in New Mexico, filing ar
ticIes with the South Dakota secretary.
The name of their coropration is the
San de Bora Mining company, limited,
with a capital stock of S1.000.000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
NAV Day Strikes Are Ending.

Pittsburg, May 13.-The building
Trades strike of May day are fast COM
Ing to an end. The main break was
caused yesterday when many of the
structural iron workers returned to
work after accepting the offer of the
American Bridge company of 41k
cents an hour with an eight-hour day.
All are expected to be at work within
q day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
President Sam Leaves
Firmin Declared President.

At the time the former president
embarked news was received from
Cape Haytien, north coast, to the ef-
feet that Gen. Firmin, late Haytien
minister in Paris, had arrived there,
and had been proclaimed president.
The dispatches added that the whole
of north and northwestern Hayti had
declared in favor of Firmin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

Louisville, May 13.-Walter \. Hal
deman, president of the Louisville
Courier Journal and Times company,
died this morning as the result of in
iuries received Friday by being struck
by street car. He was 81 years of
aUe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Strenuous Girl I'm Iowa.

Des Moines. Ia, May 13.-Following
quarrel between Louis Wade and
young w1man named Thomas, in a
kitchen of the restaurant in which
they are employed at Newton, Miss
Thomas plunged a butcher knife into
the abdomen of Wade. She alleges
that it was accidental. Wade will die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
REBELS ARE ROUTED
According to the Latest Advices
From China's Scene of
Warfare.

Pekin, May 13.-The government
announces after two days fighting
the rebels in the southern part of the
province of Chi Ii We're completely
defeated and the leaders captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

Omaha. Neb.. May 13.-After re
turning from Cuba. where he helped
sink the Merrimac. Oscar DeiGnan was
kissed by hundreds of American girls.
Among them was Miss Maud HuntOon.
of Stuart. la. The little romance will
terminate in the marriage of the cou-
pie at the brides home in Stuart to-
morrow. Deignan is still in the serv-
ice of the United States navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
His Fright Was Disastrous.

Elgin. Ills. May 13.--John McAllis-
ter. who is interested in the Oaklawn
stock farms south of this city, jumped
from Il train going forty miles an hour.
McAlliSter labored under the impress
sion that the train was about to be
wrecked. and as it sped through
Wayne he jumped. Both of his ankles
and his nose were broken, but he will
recover. McAllister remembers moth
ing of what occurred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Less NYheat Acrence rhIs Yenr.

Washington, May 13.-Returns to
the statistician of the department of
agriculture made up to May 1 show
the area of winter wheat in cultivation
on that date to have been about D.
100000 acres. This is 4.S6S, 600 acres,
or 1J.2 per cent. less than the area
Sown last fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
American League wins Here.

st. Louis, May 13.-Judges Tally
and Fisher, in the circuit court yester-
day. refused rehearing in the cases
of Wallace, Harper and Heidrick, base
ball players whom the National
Leagues local representatives had
tried to have enjoined from playing
with the American League teams. The
court had refused to issue an injunc-
ton in the cases mentioned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Brvan ON a Reportinr Trip.

Jacksonville. Fla. May 13.-ColoneI
William Jennings Bryan has arrived
here in company with William S. Jen-
nings of this state from Montgomery,
Ala. where both were speakers at the
recent convention. Yesterday they left
for Cuba. Bryan will report the in
auguration of President-elect Palma
for Il New York illustrated paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Thugs shoot a Chinaman.

Billings, Mont, May 13.-Yam Lee,
Chinese merchant. was held up by
two white men. Instead of delivering
he made an outcry and was immedi-
ately shot He is probably fatally
wounded. He had 5000 on his person.
There is no clue to his asSaiIants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
MANY NOTED MARKSMEN
AT IOWA TOURNAMENT

Ottumwa, May 13.-The twenty
fifth annual tournament of the Iowa
State Sportsmen's association began
here today under most favorable con-
ditions. Marshall, Budd, Powers and
other shooters of national reputation
participated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
POSTOFFICE ROBBED
Burglars Use Dynamite to Accom-
pIish Their Pur-
pose.

Des Moines, May 13.-The postoffice
at Monroe, thirty miles south of here,
was robbed last night by burglars.
The safe was blown open by dyna-
mite and several hundred dollars
worth of stamps taken. The explo-
sion wrecked a portion of the build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
PROMINENT MEN
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Bloomington, ILL.,, May 13.-Dr. John
L. White, one of the most prominent
and widely known physicians in the
state, died here today, aged 20. He
was past grand commander of the IL
linois knights Templar and served
two terms in the state legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
PRESIDENT ISSUES GENERAL APPEAL
TO AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Washington May 3he president today issued appeal to
the public
catasrophes appointed
committee receive funds headed Hon. Cornelius N Bliss
of
The president directs all postmaster throughout the
requests presidents
agents collections o contributions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

GAINESVILLE, o., May 13.-Jacob Roth,
a wealthy farmer of Meigs township,
WAS attacked and killed by savage
boar. the infuriated animal disem-
boweling him with its tusks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Railway Yards Near
Pittsburg Scene
of Calamity.
NAPHTHA EXPLOSION
Results in a B1iSterinq
Rain That Sends rs
to Eternity.

Pittsburg, May 13lAlthough the
accurate list cannot be obtained at
this time, it is now known that 81
are dead and 500 injured as the re-
suit of the terrible catastrophe at
Sheridan last evening. OF those in
jured physicians say at least so will
die,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
strike OF ottumwa Hod Carriers.

Ottumwa, Ia, May 13.-All the
union hod carriers struck at Ottumwa
yesterday, tying up every building un-
der construction in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13

steamer SoIenU. lie round the DanK
clock stopped at some minutes before
S o'clock. y horse and buggy and Il
policeman Were in dead group at the
dOOT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
SCENES
PIERRE
Justify Everything That
Has Been Told of
Horror.
DEATH, DES0LATI0N
CorpSeS in Piles Show
Fury of the Vol
CaniC Blast.
DEATH, DESOLATl0N

Castries, Island St. Lucia, May 13.-
1t is announced in advices received
this morning from the island of st.
Vincent that 600 have perished there
since the Soufriere volcano has been
in eruption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
That military Camp stIn WORKING.

New Orleans. May 13.-The steamer
Monterey cleared yesterday for Cape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
FORCED TO LEAVE.
Former President Sam, of Hayti,
Driven From the
Island.
HE WHOLE POPULATION ARMED
Fighting in Streets ConJinues-Some
ReyoIutionists Seek
Shelter.

Port au Prince, May 13.-Further
fighting occurred in the streets here
before and after midnight. Some
leaders of the revolution have retired
to the United States legation. The
whole population is armed and insists
on the immediate departure from the
country of former President Sam.
President Sam Leaves.
EX-President Sam embarked at
noon today on the French steamer
Olinde Rodriguez. He was accom-
panied to the landing place by the
American, French and German min
isters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-13
Propertv I.oss Is AaoO. .OOO.

The Panhandle Railroad company
has thirty-six tracks through Sheraden
and has succeeded in keeping commu-
nication open. The property loss will
amount to at least 100000.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-03-28
SUBSIDY BILL
PASSES SENATE

WASHINGTON, March 17.-After
prolonged debate the Senate today
passed the ship subsidy bill, the final
vote on the measure being AZ to 81.
Senators Allison and Dolliver of Iowa,
Spooner and Quarles of Wisconsin and
Proctor and Dillingham; of Vermont.
Republicans, voted against the finar
passage of the BILL and Senator Nc
Laurin of South Carolina voted for il.
Some amendments to the bill were
adopted, but they We're all agreeable to
those in charge of the measure, the
friends of the bill voting down all other
amendments. With the exception Of
amendments offered by Allison and ac-
cepted by Frye, limiting the time of the
operation of contracts made under the
provisions of the bill to July /, 1920,
and providing that the amount of the
expenditures under the mail subsidy
paragraph should not at any time eX-
coed SS,OO0,O00 annually, none of the
amendments agreed to materially at
fected the bill as it was reported from
the Commerce Committee.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-03-28
PITCHED BATTLE
BETWEEN STUDENTS

OMAHA, Neb., March 21.-About, 300
students of the Omaha Medical and
Dental College engaged in a pitched
battle in one of the lecture rooms Of
the college. The fight lasted for three
hours without moments intermission
and ceased only when the combatants
were completely exhausted.
For years there has been a feud be-
tween the medical students and the
dental students. While the freshmen OF
both classes were left to themselves
in a lecture room awaiting the arrival
of an instructor they began calling
names, and blows quickly followed. In
few minutes students in other classes
began to join in the fray, and the night
quickly spread over the whole building.
Students even left the patients in the
infirmary to participate. Furniture
was broken up to provide clubs and ia
BILE legs and chairbacks were hurled
across the room regardless OF conse-
quences. When the smoke of battle
cleared away there was hardly whole
desk or piece of furniture in the room.
Many heads were broken and Frank
Miller, a medical student. had 10 have
several stitches taken on the top OF
his head. where he had been struck by
the top of desk. The floor was spat-
tered with blood.
Members OF the faculty were power
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-03-28
One Millionaire the Less,

NEW YORK, March 21-Wm. X.
Vanderbilt is no longer a member Of
the Jekyl Island Club. the multi-mil-
lionaires' resort off Brunswick. Ga. He
has sold the one share of stock he own
ed to ]. Plerpont Morgan. who now
has two shares. Mr.. Vanderbilt and
Mr.. Morgan were dining together re-
Gently when Mr.. Vanderbilt complaint
ed OF the heavy assessments OF the
club, growing out Of recent purchase
of new boat. He said he had never
been down to Jekyl Island and would
like to be rid OF his stock.
He offered to sell his share to Mr..
Morgan for $500, and the offer has been
accepted
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-03-28
4 DAY OF SENSA TION IN
COURT
CONTINUED from Page ~

that he had n clear impression that the
checks had been handed to him (Cha-
rin) and he ought to testify to that eff
feet.
Judge Humphreys stated that the
charge was a grave one, and should be
properly presented by affidavit. No man
however rich or powerful could trifle
with the process of the court, said
Judge Humphreys, and IL the facts
were as stated he would be severely
dealt with. w. r Castle, one of the
attorneys, is to file an affidavit tOmor-
row. setting out the facts alleged.
Mr.. Chaplin was then examined. He
said he had been given Mrs. Higgins
power OF attorney, because of the in
tended departure of White. He knew
nothing of the transaction except what
White had told him, and said that he
signed the papers because White told
him the arrangements were satisfac-
tory. He did not write because Mr..
White was going to Charleston to see
Mrs. Higgins. He said he did not re-
ceive the $685. 900 checks, and was not
positive that White had, but presumed
he had, as he was told that every thing
was all right.
Judge Humphreys here called atten-
tlOn 10 4 uelect IN the OIL, Il failure 10
name A. Il. Wood as a trustee defend
ant of the Queens hospital and the
absence OF an allegation that the
Queens hospital had knowledge of the
fraud. The relation OF Wood to the
hospital and to Waterhouse and of
White to AIRS. Higgins, and Of Single
to Warehouse and the Waikiki Land
Association, all showed fraud. Under
these circumstances" said the court,
without an amendment ! shall be COM
PEELED to dismiss the complaint, but l
believe the interests of justice demand
the allowance of an amendment"
Mr.. Mechanism thereupon offered the
amendment, setting out the facts as
suggested by the court, but this was
objected to by Mr.. Robertson.
Judge Humphreys postponed final ac-
ton upon the question until Saturday
morning, but intimated that he would
allow the plaintiff to amend. Mr.. Nc
Clanahan in closing his case, offered
for the plaintiff to return any title or
benefits possessed by her in the shape
OF leasehold. Mr.. Robertson stated
that he intended to move for a dismiss
sal OF the bill, and will argue against
any amendment to the complaint to-
morrow morning.