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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
COAL COUNCIL CALLED.
Detroit Asks Citizens Who Need Coal to &c
There and Talk 1t All Over.

Detroit Asks Citizens Who Need Coal to go
There and Talk 1t All Over.
Detroit. Sept. 3G.-Steps We're taken
last night by the special committee
of the common council, appointed for
the purpose, for the holding of con-
ference in this city Oct. - of citizens
from all parts of the country to dis
cuss ways and means of securing n
supply of anthracite coal. Invitations
were sent out last night by telegraph
to the governors of all states in the
east, middle west ard northwest, and
the mayors of the principal cities in
these states to send delegations to the
conference, which it is hoped will have
sufficient effect to bring about some
settlement of the strike.
kilograms Sent to Governors.
The following is the telegram sent
the various governors, dated Detroit,
Sept. 20: ''Wll you appoint delega-
tion of twenty citizens, selected at
large from the state, to attend con-
ference at Detroit. Oct 8, to devise
ways and means for obtaining Il rea-
sonable supply of coal from the anthra-
cite districts of Pennsylvania and West
Virginia? The governors of all states
affected have had like requests for
representation. Such conference
must be potent in solving the present
difficulties. Answer by telegram, our
expense" This was signed by Will
lam c. Maybury, mayor. and Fred w.
Smith, president of the common coun-
ell.
What Was Asked of the Mayors.
The following telegram, dated also
Sept. %, was sent to the mayors of
cities: "Will you appoint delegation
OF ter citizens to attend conference
called at Detroit on Thursday morn
ingstOct. 8, to devise ways and means
for Obtaining a reasonable coal supply
from the anthracite districts
VIII you request also a representation
from the press of your city? All ar
rangements will be made here for the
comfort of the convention" -
This was similarly signed.
Meant for the Country at Large,
This action followed the action of
the common council last Friday in
adopting a resolution providing for the
appointment of a special committee to
call and arrange for a national confer
ence on the coal strike. The commit
tee met last night with Maybury and
a large number of citizens in the coun-
ell chamber. and after general dis
cussion of the coal situation decided on
Oct as the date for the proposed
conference The necessity for haste
was realized. and it was decided to
telegraph invitations to the various
.f rarsfra
cities. The Associated Press was re-
Quested to announce that the invita-
ton was meant for the country at
large, it being manifestly impossible
to telegraph to every point.
Sent 10 Nineteen Governors.
Telegrams were sent to the govern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
ON TRIAL FOR BRIBERY
First of the Cases Which Have
Made ST. Louis Famous
Is in Court.
TRIAL HANGS ON A SINGLE POINT
Having Nothing To Do With the
Guilt or Innocence of the
Man Accused.

ST. Ls--.s, Sept. 30.-The first days
proceedings in the trial of Robert Nj.
Snyder, the banker and promoter, OF
Kansas City and New York, on charges
of bribery in connection with the pas
sage of the central traction bill sew
eral years ago ended in a complete vic
tory for the state, represented by Cir
cult Attorney Joseph w. Folk, every
objection offered by the defense being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Fell a Vat OF Lime.

Oakland, Ills, Sept. 30.-The 2-year-
old son of Frank Swinford, who lives
near this place, fell into an open vat of
Stacking lime and sustained injuries
from which he lost the sight of the left
eve. The right eye is sound yet, and
it is hoped that no other evil results
will follow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
rhree nrore Men Deaa. J

McKeesport, Pa, Sept. 30.-Of the
eight men injured Saturday evening by
the blowing off of furnace top at the
Duquesne plant of the Carnegie blast
furnaces, five are now dead. Three
men died at the McKeesport hospital
Sunday-John Adams. George Gas
park and John Freshke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Girl Is Very Unfortunate.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 80. = FIR.
Kozlowski, of Stanislaus church, pro-
poses to take n hand in the case of
Josephine Nowak. the unfortunate deaf
and dumb whose destiny now rests
with the probate court. The girl is
the mother of two children. and the
object of the priests efforts is to find
the man who is responsible and prose
cIItq him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Girl of Fifteen Eiopes.

Terre Haute, Ind, Sept 30.-Eulalia
Anthony. 15-year-old school girl,
eloped with Carl Baxter, 10 years old,
and they were married at Paris, Ills.
The girl is the daughter of George
Anthony, coal operator at Jessup,
Parke county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
No strIIxe An the FIour ,1,lI.

Minneapolis, Sept. 30.-There will be
no strike of the employees of the flour
mills of Minneapolis. for beginning
Oct. 13 the mills of Minneapolis will be
operated on an eight-hour schedule
according to the proposal made by the
proprletors in reply to the mems de-
mands, the men having accepted the
compromise offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30

Milwaukee, Sept. 80. The seven
teenth convention of the Operative
PIasterers' international association
opened in this city yesterday, attended
by about 100 delegates from through
out the United States and Canada. The
convention will. continue several days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
CUTTING OFF OF zOLA
Great French ReaIist Asphyxiated
in His Bed Room by
Coal Gas.
HEATING STOVE WAS OUT OF ORDER
Gets Up to Open a Window, Falls to
the Floor, and Dies There
His Wife May Live.

Paris, Sept. 30.-Emile Zola, the
novelist who gained additional promi-
nence in recent years because of his
defense of the Jews and of eX-Cap-
tain Dreyfus, was found dead in
his Paris house yesterday morning.
Asphyxiation resulting from the fumes
from a stove in his bedroom is given
as the cause of death NJ. Zola and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30

New York, Sept. 30.-Andrew Freed
man, president of the New York base
ball club, announced his retirement
last night from base ball. He said
that he had sold the New York club
to John r. Brush, former owner of the
Cincinnati club. Freedman has been
in base ball since the winter of 1894.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
RELIEF WORK DIssAT1sFIEs
st. Vincent People Complain That Charity
Supplies Have Been Sold.

St Vincent People Complain That Charity
Supplies Have Been Sold.
Kingstown, Island of st. Vincent,
Sept. T.-Widespread dissatisfaction
prevails here in connection with the re-
lief work on this island a portion of
the food clothing and other supplies
contributed by the United States gov
ernment for the assistance of sufferers
from the eruptions has been sold under
its value by the local government to
merchants abroad. the distribution of
rations has been stopped, and state
Of semi-starvation prevails among some
of the sufferers.
An indequate pittance of % cents
weekly per adult is given to some of
the people, and some huts have been
erected 70. the homeless, but they only
measure eight feet by eight. Owing TO
the destruction of many of the estatesa
majority of the laborers are out of
employment, and the government of
ficials have been dilatory in allotting
lands for them to cultivate. Most of
the sufferers whose PROPERTIES have
been devastated are reduced to state
of poverty, and have not yet been re-
lieved. They are experienced great
privation, while over 100000 of the
relief fund is still at the disposal of
the government.
Representations on the ground OF
maladministration of the relief funds.
etc. have been made to the colonial
secretary, Chamberlain, who has conn
missioned A. NJ. Ashmore, the govern
ment secretary at Demorara, to pro-
ceed to st. Vincent in connection With
the relief work early in October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
MISS ALICE HAY WEDS
JAMES M. WADSWORTH

Newberry, n. H., Sept. 3O.-In the
presence of only relatives and clos
est friends Miss Alice Hay, second
daughter of Secretary of State John
Hay, and James w. Wadsworth. of
Geneseo, n. Y, were married today
at the summer home of the brides
father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
HOW THE TWO VICTIMS WE'RE FOUND
Little Dogs in the Same Room Live
Through the Ordeal.

The servants of the Zola household,
not hearing any movement in their
masters apartment yesterday morning,
entered the bedroom at 9:30 o'clock
and found NJ. Zola lying with his head
and shoulders on the floor and his legs
on the bed. Doctors were summoned,
but they failed to resuscitate him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
rerrIhle Condltions in samar.

Manila, Sept. 3O.-Cholera threatens
to depopulate the island of Samar. The
populations of many of the towns have
been heavily reduced through death
and the flight of panic-stricken people
Many of the dead are unburied and
the government is sending surgeons
and medicine to fight the disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Contract or a water Famine.

Jttumwa, Ia, Sept. S0.-The City
Water Supply company has made de-
mand on the city officials to make a
temporary contract with it or it would
shout off the water supply tomorrow
night The franchise expired at mid
night Sunday. The council firmly de-
clines to do so, and this means that
Ottumwa will be without fire protec-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
nIadame zo1a sees Her husband ram.
Great Sensation at Paris.

The death of NJ. Zola has caused q
great sensation in Paris. and last even
ing there was Il constant stream of
callers at the ZOla residence. NJ.
Zola's body was upon divan in the
center of the spacious drawing-room of
his house under n canopy of rare and
ancient hangings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
bliss signs Alrer.s Commission.

Saginaw, Mich. Sept. 30.-Governor
Bliss last night affixed his signature
to the commission that makes ex-Sec-
retary of War Il. a. Alger United
States senator to succeed the late Jas.
Mcmillan. Alger telegraphed Govern
or Bliss yesterday that he would ac-
cept the appointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
MITCHELL AND HIS AIDS CONFER
Mysterious Element Is an Unknown Who
Confers with Them.

Mysterious Element Is an Unknown Who
Confers with Them.
Philadelphia. Sept. 30.-A mysterious
conference took place in this city yes
terday between President Mitchell, of
the United Mine Workers; Secretary
Treasurer w. r. Wilson. District Presi-
dents Nichols, Duffy and Fahy, and
an unknown person. whose identity the
other parties to the conference re-
fused to divulge. At the office of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
company it was stated positively that
no official of that company had been
present at the meeting, and all the
other coal operatives who were seen
said they did not send the unknown.
\ memberof Mitchell's party who pro-
ferred that his name be not used, said:
ANY one can readily understand that
only a matter of the first Importance
in relation 10 the strike would bring
President Mitchell, Secretary Wilson
and District Presidents Nichols, Duff
fy and Fahy. who form the execu-
tive board of the United Mine Work
ers. to this city together. There must
necessarily be continued conferences
and negotiations with the coal operat-
ing interests before the strike can be
settled"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Anthracite at $40 Ton.

Minneapolis. Sept. 80. The coal
companies here have agreed to sell
what anthracite they have on hand at
SO ton, not more than two tons to
customer They have filed all con-
tract orders with enough to last sew
eral months and the surplus is now to
be divided among consumers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30

ors of the following states: Michigan,
Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Min
nesOta. Missouri. Kentucky. Pennsyl-
vania, New York, Maryland. Iowa,
Massachusetts. Rhode Island. New
Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecti-
.ut and New Jersey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
RIVER. is AGAIN
ON A RAMPAGE
Water i'm Des NIoines Stream Near
High Water Mark at
Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, Iowa, Sept. 3O.-The Des
Moines river is on the rampage today.
1t has risen within foot of high wa
ter mark and further rise is expected.
Thousands of dollars worth of prop
erty and crops have been damaged.
A mile of sewers has been washed
out and great stretches are under
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Troops at Mount Carmel.

Mount Carmel, Pa, Sept. 3O.-Six
companies of the 1st regiment ar
rived here this morning. When they
alighted in the Reading yards over
1000 strikers assembled, but made no
demonstration. Everything is quiet
in this vicinity, and the strike leaders
are doing all they can to prevent the
men from committing disorderly
acts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
SECRETARY OF WAR ROOT
MAY SOON LEAVE CABINET

Washington, Sept. 30.--Rumor has
it that the next cabinet vacancy will
be created by the resignation of Sec
retary of War Elihu Root. who is anX-
iOus 10 return to New York and en-
gage in the pursuits of private life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30

his wife retired at 10 p. IN. Sunday.
Madame ZoIa was seriously i'll when
the room was broken into yesterday
morning. At about noon she was re-
moved to a private hospital, where she
recovered consciousness for Il short
time and was able briefly to explain
to magistrate what had happened.
NJ. and Nine. Zola returned to Paris
from their country house at Medan
Sunday.
Madame ZoIa Sees Her Husband Fall.
To the magistrate Mime. Zola ex-
planned that she woke early yesterday
morning with a splitting headache. She
awakened her husband and asked him
to open n window. She saw him rise
and attempt to move toward Il win
dow, but he staggered and fell to the
floor unconscious. Nine. Zola tainted
at the same time and was, therefore.
unable to give the alarm. Nine. Zola
does not yet know of her husbands
death. and it is feared she may suffer
n relapse when informed of it. 1t is
thought. however. that she will re-
cover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
September Higher on
Chicago Board Than
Since Letter Deal.
WHERE SUPPLYIS HELD
Armour & Co. Have
Greater Part of It--In-
junction Asked for.

Chicago, Sept. 3O.-September wheat
sold on the board of trade today at
95, Is over yesterdays close, which
is the highest price since the Letter
deal in 1895 The cause of the high
price today was due to the fact that
all the available supply was practic-
ally cornered, and it was rumored
that Armour & Co. held the greater
mart of IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Temporary Injunction.

The brokerage firm of H. H. Wells
today filed a petition asking for a
temporary injunction against Ar
mour & Co.. j. J. Townsend, of the
board of trade. and others, to prevent
what is technically known as "indors-
ing down of margins This is prac-
tically the same action as was asked
for in the recent corner in oats. The
cause of the petition was the corner
ing of September wheat by one or
two local houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
Turuingt to- Peat for Fuel.

Passaic. n. J., Sept. 3O.-The Amer
lean Peat company, with capital or
$4,000, is being formed in this city
to develop and work large deposits OF
peat in Somerset county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
SNOW AND SLEET
FALL IN KANSAS
Sunfower State Shows the First
Signs of Winter
Weather.

Silvan Grove, Kas.. Sept. 3O.-Snov
fell here last night, developing into ;
fierce sleet storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
PRESIDENTS CONDITION
SEEMS SATISFACTORY

Washington, Sept. 3O.-The presi-
dent enjoyed a good nights rest and
his condition is satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
ANOTHER BALL SEASON
COMES TO AN END

Chicago, Sept. 30. = The American
Base Ball League season ended yes
terday. Following is the club stand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30

League game yesterday at New York
resulted: BROOKLYN ., New York 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-30
JOSEPH W. FOLK.

Overruled by Judge Ryan. Snyder was
arraigned, but refused TO plead, and
the court ordered the clerk to enter a
plea of not guilty. The statute of
limitations, which has sheltered all the
officials who took part in the deal, is
the legal IoOphole through which Sny
der's attorneys hope to pull him to
liberty
Nothing Blind About the Law.
The law is plain. If Snyder. at the
time of his Indictment, had lived in
Missouri for a period amounting TO
three years since the date of the bills
passage he cannot be prosecuted for
his part in the transaction. If he had
lived outside of the state for so long
Il time as to reduce his term of resi-
dence in the state to less than three
years prosecution is possible. The de-
fense is confident of proving residence
in the state. namely, at Kansas City.
Folk. on the other hand, is confident
of proving that Snyder has been
resident of New York city during the
greater part of the four years which
passed between the crime and the in
dictment.
Folk Prepared for the Move.
One of the first moves of the de-
fense was to quash the venire for
special jury on the ground that the
order was made during a vacation of
the court. and that some of the sum-
mons were served on Sunday. Judge
Ryan said that he had heard that some
of the summonses We're served on Sun
day, and for that reason he would
quash the venire and order another
to be returnable at 2 p. m. today.
Circuit Attorney Folk, having antici-1
pated that an attack would be made
on the special venire because of the
courts recess at the time of ordering
it. had had duplicate subpoenaes pre-
pared for every man summoned. Depu-
ty sheriffs were in the court room with
those new subpoenaes. and as the name
of each man summoned on the spe-
cial venire just quashed was called
a new subpoenae was served upon
him for his appearance this afternoon.
Most of the defense objections were
overruled and when this was done an
exception was taken.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. P. g. Scar
gent OF Orchard Mesa. yesterday. a
daughter.
Mayor Sampliner will probably call a
mass meeting on the great irrigation
profile m for Friday night.
Mrs. Adair and two daughters arrived
10 tho city last night over the narrow
gauge. and will appear as witnesses in
several OF the Cases to come up at this
term of court.
II you want first clsss and strictly
high grade bicycle you shoald purchase
the we'll known " Imperial. We also
have cheaper grade OF wheels
that we can sell Tor $500; how
ever We will not sell you an old stock
wheel and represent it to be q 1902
model, w. 4 TsnEyck.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
School Board Meets.

The school board met yesterday after
noon to usider plans submitted for Z
new school building.
There were four sets OF plans received
from architects as follows: j Boyer and
W Q. Meserve. Grand Junction; Archi
tect Barber OF Colorado Springs and
A j. Huddert we'll known Denver
architect
The plans submitted we're very care
fully examined by the members Of the
board, but no decision WAS arrived al
and the plans were returned for correc
tion and resubmission.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
For the best service In the city, 60 to the
Star Laundry, Colorado avenue.

For the best service In the city, go to the
Star Laundry, Colorado avenue.
Mothers who would keep their children in
good health should watch for the first symp-
toms of worms and remove them with
Whites Or. am Vermifuge. Price 25c.
For sale at Haskell's Pharmacy,
To save mending, avoid breaking, and to
avoid suffering, prevent coughs and colds
by the timely use of Billiards. Horehou1d d
syrup. 1t is safe, sure and swift remedy
for all bronchial ailments. Price Soc.
For sale at HaskelPs Pharmacy.
Moki Tea positively cures Sick Headache,
Indigestion and Constipation. A delightful
herb drunk. Removes all eruptions of the
skin, producing perfect complexion or
money refunded. 25c and SOC. Write to US
for free sample. w. H. Hooker Il Co., Buff
falo, N. Y. For sale at the Red Cross Phar-
macy.
If you are troubled with that most un-
comfortable disease called piles, don't neg
lect it.. Don't let the complaint get firm
hold. Every day the disease is neglected it
grows worse. Commence at once to use
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment, the relief
is immediate and cure infallible. Price Soc
in bottles; tubes 75c. For sale at Haskell's
Pharmacy.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Serious Fall.

While taking his morning ride, train
ing for the Basalt Glenwood Springs
road race Friday morning John Beard
was thrown from his bicycle. He was
about four miles esst OF town and was
returning at very rapid pace when the
steering head of his bicycle broke loose
from the frame allowing Mr.. Beard to
fall very heavily. His hip and head
we're pretty badly bumped besides cen
siderable skin being knocked off in
several places. 1t is feared that the
injuries are serious enough to handicap
Mr.. Beard in the races in July. but
everything possible will be done to get
him IN shape again. .-Fruita 1ndepen.
dent.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Notice.

Hereafter the Overland bowling alley
and shooting gallery will be closed all
day on Sundays. A great many people
VINO patronixs the alleys are opposed to
the Sunday bowling. and while 1t is a
healthful sport for all classes OF people
it is desired to please all classes as near
ly as it is possible to do so. The alleys
at all times are kept free from any kind
of rowd yism, 80 that no person need fear
to come st any hour Of the day or even
ing and find everything quiet and clean
Special parties are able TO hire the alleys
at any time.
Campbell & Gamble, Props.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Reduced prices on sdmmer underwear
at Graham IL Hards.

Reduced prices on slmmer underwear
at Graham Il Hards.
A j. McCune, state engineer, &C =
companed by Mrs McCune, arrived in
the city today at noon from Glenwood
Springs where they have been spending
tho past few days guests at the Colorado.
Quite number OF merchants have
taken to slrinkling their sidewalks and
the street in front OF their places Of
business with the hose. 1t is good
idea, as it keeps the dust down and
cools the atmosphere ih the Immediate
vicinity. while the sprinklipg cart Is
doing duty in some other part OF the
city.
Attorney S. N. Wheeler lost his tenn
per the other day while conducting the
defense in the Vannice .Welch suit and
threw law book at Vannice who called
him a liar. The book missed Van by
about three inches, but il the heavy
tome had struck him on the cheek, "
being Grand Junction real estate mani
the book, no doubt would have been
completely molished.-Fruita Mail.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Railroad Shops for Denver,

Denver, June 23-A mammoth car
and locomotive works, costing in the
neghborhood of s.. .0OO,0 900, will probably
bs built in Denver by the Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific railroad in coDjunc.
tion with other western lines. 1t is
understood that the matter has progress
ded as far as securing options on large
tract Of land where the plant will be
built, the organizing OF an independent
iron company to supply the material and
the securing Of cooperation Of other
railroads.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Check Received.

Attorney Samuel N. Wheeler received
today a check from the Continental Lite
Insurance Co. OF New York for $3.50 in
payment of the FIRE insurance policy on
the 81 900 insurance on the home of Mrs
Alice e. Angel, burned nearly a year
ago.
Tho check was on compromise made
by Attorney Wheeler. after he had
brought suit against the company.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-24
Public Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that the
provisions OF ordinance No. in regard
to the discharge OF firearms and use OF
explosives within the city limits will be
strictly enforced.
j. M. Sampliner,
Mayor.