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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
PRICE FIXED FoR ANTHRACITE.

Philadelphia, Oct. H.-It was announced
at the office OF the Philadelphia & Read
ing Coal a. Iron company that thirty OF
the thirty-eight anthracite COllieries are
now In full or partial operation.
The sales agents of the Pennsylvania
railroad met and fixed the price OF coal
for delivery at tidewater The prices are
identical with those fixed by the Reading
company last week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
STRIKE ENDED.

Pittsburg. Pa. Oct. Z7-The strike Of
the snappeFs at the Arnold works of the
American Window Glass company was
ended today. The men had re9udiated
the wage settlement made by the organ
ization and demanded an increase. which
was refused. After an idleness of about
week the strikers returned TO work
at the rate of wages being paid in other
factories. About 1900 men were out on
strike
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
CAUGHT A RICE SUCKER.

New York. Oct 27.-John Vincent, alias
Dondorf, was arrested today charged
with sWindling by means of the fake
wire tapping game. The complainant
Is Thomas Jordan. a saloonkeeper, who
says Vincent procured $1,000 from him.
The police are looking for Vincent's al
leged accOmDlices
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
DETECTIVE SENTENCED.

Minneapolis. Oct. H.-ChristOpher More
beck, formerly a member OF the detec-
tive force. was sentenced today 10 three
years in the state penitentiary for brib-
cry. The sentence was made light in
view OF the fact that Norebeck made a
fun confession and gave evidence for
the state in the recent bribery trial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-28
JOINED GREEK LETTER SOCIETY


Boston. Oct. 2z.-Miss Lena X. Nc
COnnell. 1906. of Boise, Ida. has been
elected to membership in Alpha chap
ter OF the Delta fraternity. the lead
ing Greek letter society at Boston uni
VeFsity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
HOW R. C. DAVIS FELL
Will Probably Come Out in His Suits
Against the Men Who
Won.

Washington. Ind, Feb 19.-Aban-
doning hope. and moved by the hope
of retaliation. and the expectation of
providing for his family, who are left
in poor circumstances comparatively,
Richard c. Davis has made every
preparation to wage Il hard battle in
the courts at Nincennes against the
gamblers whom he alleges caused his
downfall by, as he says. getting him
drunk and rObbiuS him of his own
and other peoples money. That the
trials Will abound in sensational evil
dence there is little doubt, and that the
appearance of some of the witnesses
on the stand will produce a possibly
greater sensation i'm the religious and
social circles of the city is assured.
The tales told concerning the little
man." as he was termed 10y the sports,
and his habits. will be repeated. How
upon all occasions he displayed that
indOmitable nerve. never flinching nor
changing 4 muscle when thousands
slipped through his fingers, only fear
ing one thing. and that was that some
one. no matter whether high or low.
would think he was not dead game"
An intimation of fear would drive him
to lose thousands. and it is claimed
that money was as water when some
body was to be convinced that he was
s.erame"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
INSANITY IN FAMILY
Sister of Child -NIurderess and Other
Relatives in the
Asylum.

Kalamazoo, Mich. Feb. ia sis
ter of Mrs. Elmer Quimby, the child
murderesS in the Detroit house of cor
rection, was admitted to the asylum
last Friday, Il raving maniac. The sis
ter is Mary L. IngersOll, of Greenbush.
Clinton county. Her father. James
O'Dell, was Il patient in the asylum in
1876, and left later and committed sui
eide at home. Her brother. also once
Il patient in the asylum, also commit
ted suicide.
Thus all the ewife'S family except the
mother have been in the asylum here.
and two killed themselves. Admission
of the sister and death of the husband
the same day set the asylum authori-
ties wondering what might be the coll
dition of the wife's mind when she
poisoned her children. Her huSband'S :
dying words We're that she committed
the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
TOPICS BEFORE NEWSPAPER
MEMS MEETING IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Feb. &c. w. Bliss, of
the Hillsboro News, democrat, will
probably be chosen as the next pres
ident of the Illinois Press aassocia-
ton, in session at the Lexington ho-
tel. The rule of the organization is
to elect n republican and democrat
president alternately.
The program for today follows:
10 a. m.-AnnuaI address: The
Progress of journalism" Thomas
Reese. Springfield State Register.
Trusts. Cost Thereof TO Publish
ers.' Fred b. Whitney, Waukegan Ga
zette.
''rhe Illinois Press Association as
a Matrimonial Bureau y. {. Bent
hey. Pittsfield Times.
'.The Newspaper Publisher as a
business Man" W. w. Watts, Nash
Vile Journal.
SHOULD the Postmaster General be
Sustained in His Rulings Relative to
Second Class matter?" II. III. Chand-
Ter. Farmers Review, Chicago.
p. m.-Ladies' afternoon. Ad-
dresses by wives of the editors.
Music by women's quartette.
3 p. m.-Theatre party at the llli-
nois theatre given by the Chicago
newspaper supply dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
SUICIDE CLAUSE GOOD
Decision That is of Interest to All
FraternaI Insurance
Societies.

st. Louis. Feb. 19.-The United
States circuit court of appeals has
decided that the suicide clause in Il
life insurance policy must be respect
Ell. The ruling was rendered Monday
by Judges Caldwell. Thayer and San
born. releasing the Mutual Life InSur-
ance company. of New York. from pay
ing to the widow of Edward :. Kelly
$500.
Kelly committed suicide at COlfaX.
Ia. Feb 81, 1895. \ clause in his
policy stipulated that it became null
if he took his own life within Two
years of the issuance of the policy,
and the company refused to pay.
The case was tried in the United
States circuit court of Iowa and Ver-
dict was rendered that the company
must pay the policy. regardless of the
suicide clause. 1t was this decision
that was reversed Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
is FREED AT LAST
Miss Stone Reported Safe in
Hands of Our Legation
Dragoman.
REV. TsILKA" PUT UNDER ARREST
Charged With Completely in Kid
mapping Further Rioting
and BloOdshed.

Washington, Feb. 19.-1he state de-
partment advices concerning Miss
Stone indicate the Paris publication
to the effect that she has been set at
liberty, is. to say the least, prema-
ture. 1t is gathered. however. from
reports from the United States diplo-
matte agents that the woman is like
" To be released very soon.
Paris, Feb. 19.-The Temps pub
fishes Il dispatch from ConstantinOple
which announces that Miss Ellen NJ.
Stone has been released by the brig
ands who have held her captive since
Sept 3 last, and has been handed over
in good health to the dragoman of the
United States legation. The dispatch
adds that the Reverend Tsilka" has
ben arrested on the charge of COM
plicity in the kidnapping of Miss Stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
CANNOTPAY HER DEBTS
Mrs. Grace SneII-Coffin Receives
Her Bankruptcy
Discharge.

Milwaukee. Feb. 19.-IIrs. Grace
Snell-Coffin was discharged from
bankruptcy in the United States court
Monday. Her liabilities were $;l5.5SS
and the only visible asset was $12.-
COO home in Salem. kenOSha county.
which was claimed was exempt. Only
$l4.11J Of the liabilities was secured.
The unsecured creditors number sixty
and their claims run from 81. 800 down.
Among them are some Milwaukee mer-
chants.
While Mrs. Coffin was discharged it
may be Il year before the estate is set
tied. Mrs. Coffin claims an undivided
quarter interest in the Cook county
estate of Amos J. Smell. which amounts
to $JOOOOO. The property. however. is
in the hands >Of trustees of the estate
of Henrietta Smell, who claimed title
against Mrs. Smell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Committee is Named at
Peoria to Fix One
for Year.
A TAX FOR DEFENSE
w. R. = Russell Elected
PreSident---Other
Officers.

Peoria, Feb. 19.-At tOday's session
of the convention of the Eighth dis
trict, United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, scale committee was named to
fix the wage scale under which the
Illinois miners will work during the
ensuing year. and a resolution was
adopted continuing the one per cent
per capita tax for national defense
fund and providing that n 10 per cent
tax be paid by district treasurers
therefrom for national defense.
Peoria, ILL.,. Feb. 19.-The first days
session of the miners convention
was devoted to the formalities of
opening. The Springfield Federation
of Labor presented President Russell
with gaveI made from wood from
the old home of President Lincoln.
Mayor Bryan and w. \. Allen well
coined the visitors and President Rus
sell responded. At the afternoon
session the announcement was made
that all the old officers had been re-
elected, as follows:
Omcers are Elected.
Presidcnt-W. II. Russell, DanviIle.
Vice President-Thomas j. Rey-
nolds. Collinsville.
ary-treasurer-D. W. Ryan,
Springfield.
Executive Board-W. w. Smith.
Coal City; James Beattie, Spring Val
ley; John J. Wilson, Wesley City;
John b. Wilson. Westville; Edward
Cahill. Nirden; Peter Mccall. Glen
Carbon; Thomas jeremiah, Duquoin.
Members of the National Board
w. L. Norris. Duquoin.
Secretary Ryan's report showed
S349. .96I on hand and 100000 invested
in RAILROAD bonds. There are $4,000
members and no financial assistance
has been necessary for members in
this state since 1897. There is but
one non-union mine in the state, the
Brush Big Muddy mine at CartervilIe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
TO SEE EXPOSITION
Daughters of Revolution Accept In
vitation to Go to Charles
ton.

Washington. Feb. 19.-At today's
session of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution convention an invita-
tion to the congress to attend the
Charleston exposition on South Car
olina day was accepted with thanks.
BY a vote of 273 to 154 the congress
reconsidered the vote of yesterday
laying on the table the amendment
to article seven with respect to ap-
propriating certain portion of the
dues to be used toward the erection
of a continental hall in order that n
full and free discussion might be had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE
In Which Minnesota and Wisconsin
People VIII Seriously
Clash.

~. PauI. FeD. 1D.-ENecutive Agent
s. T. Fullerton. of the state fish and
game commission. has applied to At
tOrney General Douglas for an opinion
on the right Of the Minnesota author
ities to seize fish nets on or near the
Wisconsin shore of Lake Pepin. Fuller
ton and his deputies made raid on
the nets ut Lake Pepin last Friday.
and burned the houses and destroyed
the nets on the Minnesota side of the
lake.
When they started the same per
fOrmance on the other side of the lake
Ihe Wisconsin men stood them Off with
Winchester rifles and various side
arms The wardens being Outnumbered
and uncertain as to their authority
were forced to retreat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
EXPORT BUSINESS
Not So Great i'm Bulk Last Lear,
but increasing in Its
Variety.
We ARE DOING STARTLING THINGS
Literally Carrying Goals to Newcas-
tle' and Beating Europe q.
Its OVn Game.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The impor-
tant document entitled Review of the
Foreign Commerce of the United
States in 1901" showing the pace at
which this country ran during the last
calendar year in the worlds markets,
has been made public by Frederic
Emery. chief of the bureau of foreign
commerce of the state department 1t
is stated that the commercial reports
of our diplomatic and consular officers
last year record continued growth in
the sales of many lines of manufact-
ures from the United States i'll foreign
markets and the increase of the gen
eral concern throughout Europe as to
the possible results of our Industrial
competition.
Our Novelties" Are Popular.
Although the figures of our exports
compiled by the treasury department
show considerable falling off in the
total of manufactured goods sent
abroad, it is stated that there seems TO
be Il steady and uninterrupted spread
in the popularity of what may be
termed American novelties all over
Europe. BY the word novelties" are
meant not only labor-saving imple-
mentS and machinery which are
strange to most Europeans, but Il great
variety of articles of merchandise. all
of which possess distinguished points
of excellence and relative cheapneSS,
new to Europe, which commend them
to purchasers there in preference to
similar articles of home manufacture.
Exports Are Increasing in Variety.
In other words, while the aggregate
of our exports of manufactured goods
has Shrunk, the variety of our sales in
Europe is being extended and the ter
ritory upon which they are encroach-
ing is being rapidly enlarged. \ strik
ing example of this is in Austria Hun
gary, where imports from the United
States are increasing rapidly. That
country originated the idea of Eu-
copean combination against America in
trade. and there the hostility of the in
duStrial classes is most pronounced.
The United States again heads the list
of countries selling to Germany and is
causing the economists of that nation
much concern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
WE SEND GOALS TO NEWCASTLE"
Supplying European Points with Their
Very Own Specialties.

Supplying European Points with Their
Very Own Specialties.
Indeed. it is pointed out. this same
concern is felt in France. Great Brit
ain, Belgium. Switzerland and the 9TH
er highly developed manufacturing
countries of Europe. 1t is shown to be
fact that we are now supplying Eu-
rOpean nations with goods which have
for years been distinctive of the coun-
tries themselves and which we used
to import from them. We export silk
to France. tinplate to Wales. cottons
to England. and our California fruit
is making such headWay in Spain as TO
provoke the query in Il Spanish news
paper: Shall we live 10 see American
oranges on the Valencia market it.
self" In Belgium, more American
goods are being consumed than ever
before
The falling off in American exports
is attributed, not to the goods being in
less favor. but rather to the business
depression in Europe. affecting the pur-
chasing power. The elimination of
Hawaii and Porto Rico from the list
of countries to which we export also
is a factor. The treasury figures show
that during the calendar year there was
a falling off of S12.565. .194 compared
WIFI Iilc previous year. manufactures
falling off of $46.262, ,912. but being Off
set by Il gain in agricultural exports
of $50. .391 or.
Emery says it is evident that the
American INVASION of Europe has
ceased for the time being to be of that
sweeping character that distinguished
it at first as an economic phenomena.
He recalls what was said in the review
year ago of the danger of more
strenuous European competition, the
use of new processes and our models
of machinery. but he says that Europe
has not made any sensible progress in
that direction.
As to restrictive legislation. pending
measures in Europe might be aban-
sdoned. says the review. if the United
States modified its tariff policy and
permitted more imports from Europe.
As factors making in our favor. the
review points to alleged obstruction by
British labor. which Increases our
trade opportunities: to the combination
of labor and capital here as shown at
the recent conference of employers and
employees in New York. and to the fact
that our competitive energy is so far
but partly developed.
on the whole Emery finds that we
have hardly more than entered upon
a nOvitiate i'm fitting ourselves for in
ternational competition. and he notes
with encouragement the growth of
popular interest in the value of foreign
trade and well-directed efforts for eX-
panSion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
MANY LIVES IN DANGER
Burning of Noted Healing Institu-
tion at Battle Greek
Yesterday.

Battle Greek, Mich. Feb. l9.-Fire
endangered the lives of 100 patients
early yesterday at Battle Creek sani-
tarium. threatened GOO employees. de-
stroyed the main building and the hos
pital, and for Il time imperiled the
dozen other large structures and many
cottages which go TO make up one of
the largest health institutions in the
country. Mrs. II. c. Daniels. of El-
dorado. Ark, jumped from an upper.
story window and sustained broken
leg, and it is supposed that one life
was lost. The missing man is Abnel.
Case, aged So, of Bath. y. Y. Mrs.
Case. who was ut the sanitarium with
her husband. escaped. She said she
supposed the nurse who was attend
ing her husband succ saded in getting
him atIt ~
IRA ID. Sankey. the evangelist. was
also an inmate of the institution. but
managed 10 get out by climbing down
Il fire escape. Nearly half the inmates
had to get out and down to the ground
by the fire escapes, and how all got
out without injury-with the two ex-
ceptions noted-is Il mystery. for the
lire spread with great rapidity. The
water supply was lacking. the build
inSs being ON top of hill. and this
handicapped the firemen. who were
on the ground promptly.
The building that was destroyed
the main building-waS 312 feet by
100 and six stories high above the
basement. Electr;S lights were used
throughout the structure in order to
avoid the danger of fire from lamps
or gas. and yet one of the theories
is that the electric light wires became
crossed and caused the cOnflagration.
The loss is about 5000 AAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
FAIL TO GET BOOTY
Bank Robbers Chased After Blow
ing Open the
Safe.

Corning. Ia. Feb. 19.-WOrd comes
from BROOKS that the bank nj that
place was broken into by Burglars and
the safe wrecked. The door of the
safe was blown Off and the force Of the
explosion carried it through the front
part OF the building.
The explosion aroused the citizens.
who appeared on the scene with shot
guns aud rifles and opened fire on the
burglars. who escaped under the cover
of darkness without injury. They
Failed, however. to get any booty. Two
men were arrested on suspicion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
TO UPLIFT THE NEGRO
Booker Washington Urges COOpera-
tion Of Northern and South
ern People.

Tuskegee. Ala. Feb. 19.-rhe
eleventh annual session of the Tuske-
gee negro conference assembled here
today. In opening his address Book
er T. Washington. who presided, said
the time was oppoRtune for the CO.
operation of northern and southern
people in uplifting the negro. He
urged every black man to purchase Il
farm. as he believed agriculture
will give the race foundation upon
which To bdild and prepare for more
important things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19

London, Feb. 19.-Rev. Tsilka. who
according to the ConstantinOple cor
respondent of the Paris Temps, I'm a
dispatch announcing the release of
Miss Stone-has been arrested on the
charge of completely i'm the kidnapping
OF the missionary. is the husband of
Nine TsiIka. Miss Stones companion.
1t was announced recently that the
Turkish authorities suspected Rev.
Tsilka OF completely in the abduction
of the missionaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
MORE TROUBLE AT BARCELONA
Rioting Renewed and the Factories sup
posed to BejIn Danger. -


Barcelona. Feb. 19.-Rioting was
renewed here last evening. and crowds
of strikers paraded the streets doing
extensive damage. The troops charged
them repeatedly. but only succeeded
in dispensing them on opening fire The
strikers then assembled in large num-
bers in the outskirts of the city. 1t
was feared that they meditated an
attack upon the factories. and troops
proceeded to the factories to be in
readiness for an emergency.
y serious collision between the
troops and the strikers occurred yes
terday at San Martin. village in the
suburbs. Here the troops fired on the
mob. killing three and wounding six
At Bardalcna the mob attacked the
gen d'armes and the cavalry. who
were protecting the street car service
and n serious melee followed i'm which
one person was killed and three
Were wounded. At Babadell. also in
the suburbs. the strikers burned the
octroi tax offices and a convent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Patereon XEaflts so Assistance.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 19.-Governor
Stanley has received letter from the
mayor of Paterson, y. J.. returning
$50. 30 which the Kansas India relief
commission sent to the Paterson fire
sufferers. The letter thanks Governor
Stanley and the commission. but states
that Paterson is able to take care of
its destitute without outside assist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Largest Band of Insur-
gentsin Batangas Prov
ince Surrenders
TO LIEUT.. C. D. RHODES
Mai. Arnoranto and Two
Captains Among
Prisoners.

Manila, Feb. 19.-What is believed
to have been the largest existing
band of insurgents in Batangas prov
ince surrendered yesterday to Lieut..
Charles d. Rhodes. 9th cavalry. ut
Ranan.
Mai. Amoranto. two captains. six
lieutenants and 9S Filipino soldiers
gave themselves up.
starved Into Surrender.
They were virtually starved into
surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
BIG BANKS MERGE
Chicago Corn Exchange Takes
in Merchants Ma
tional.
SURPRISE TO FINANCIERs
Combined Capital of $3,OOO,OOO.
The Ohicers Are
Silent.

Chicago. Feb. 19.-The Corn Ex-
change bank announced unofiicially
yesterday the absorption of the Mer-
chants National bank. The report
came as great surprise to financiers
In the city. who had no idea that the
general progress of bank amalgama-
tiOn would affect these prominent in
StitutionS-
Transaction Kept Quiet.
The transaction has been kept very
quiet, and officers of the Institutions
We're very 10th to talk about it. PreSi-
dent Blair. of the Merchants National
bank, would not confirm or deny the
fact of the consolidation. and preferred
to say nothing about the matter.
The Corn Exchange Is capitalized at
S2.O0O.000. with surplus of $1,000 600
and 100000 undivided profits. The
Merchants National has n capital of
81 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Alleged Bank Robbers Indicted.

BelleviIle. Ills, Feb. 19.-The st.
Clair county grand jury returned in
dictments Monday against three of the
suspects in the East St Louis bank
robbery case. The bills. which charge
burglary and larceny, are against
Charles Meyers. Sysvestor Savigac and
John Harrington. Meyers and SaviS-
nae are in Jail at Belleville and it is
believed that the Furlong Detective
agency have Harrington under survil-
lance at ST. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
No,nInntIons by PresIdenl.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The presi-
dent today sent the following nom
nations To the senate:
Navy-Capt. Phillip II. Cooper, rear
ADMIRAL; Capt. George II. WadIeigh.
rear admiral; Lieut.-Commander
Charles w. Bartlett. commander;
Rev. Bower Reynolds Patrick, chap
lain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
snyder Gives Bond AZ 81. Louis.

st. Louis. Feb 19.-Robert NJ. Sny-
der. the Kansas City financier. for
whom Il bench warrant was issued by
the grand jury last Saturday. charg-
ing bribery in the Central Traction
franchise case. reached here from New
York and has given bond in the sum OF
5000 to Judge Ryan for appearance
in court. Mr.. Snyder later left for
Kansas CITY. .----l-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Urusaae against bucket shops.

Milwaukee, Feb. 19.-The new board
of trade rule against members running
bucket shops will take effect today.
Members who have been interested as
proprietOrs or part owners of the con-
Germs have quit rather than forfeit
membership on the regular board The
exception is Carl III. Bauman. who sold
his membership mt Il high figure, the
purchaser being a Chicago man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
nIilIerPrnnoted.

Chicago. Feb. 1e.-General Freight
Agent Thomas Miller, of the Chicago,
Burlington d Quincy railway, today
received appointment rs freight
traffic manager of the entire Bur
Iington system.