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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
STRENUOUS mEE OF NEBRASKA
No; Getting Their Way Legally. They Re
sort to Dynamite Methods

Reatrice, Neb.. March PA par
italy successful attempt was made to
blow to pieces the large dam OF the
Beatrice Electric company. The dam
IL across Indian creek and is the source
of power OF the electric company y
large hole was blown out, but IL can
be repaired.
The residents in the vicinity Of the
dam recently asked the city cOuncil,to
cause its removal on the ground that
Il was endangerins the health of the
community. The petition was over
ruled. and the explosion * thought TO
lie the result Of the bitter feeling of
the citizens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24

Joliet. Ills. March 24-GeOrge FL
lott. alias Edwards. alleged crook from
Chicago. arrested on suspicion of hav-
ing stolen 5000 from safe in Braid
wood. is held i'm Jail here under 5000
bonds His preliminary hearing will
be Saturday, March 30. The authOri-
ties believe Elliott is implicated in
the recent bank burglaries at Elwood
and AIin0nka
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
EVIDENCE OF TRIPLE CRIME
DISCOVERED IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 24.-James Towns.
his wife and eight-year-old daughter,
were found dead in bed here today
asphyNiated by gas from kitchen
range. plug. had been removed
from the range.
The mans arm was thrown over
the child apparently holding her
down.
These circumstances are cited by
the police as evidence of double
murder and suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Observation-Disclosures Bill vetoed.

Frankfort. Ky, March 24.-Gov-
eTnor Beckham has vetoed the New
comb bill to prohibit the docking of
the tails of horses. which was adopt
ed at the general assembly session
just closed. The executive says Leg
isiation should be directed at those
who demand such horses, and not at
those who sell them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Discussing the Cuban Problem.

Washington, March 24.-AIatters in
cident to the transition of Cuba from
United States to Cuban control formed
the subject of a conference of several
hours duration at the White House
Inst night. Those present included the
president, Secretary Root, Postmaster
General Payne and Governor General
Leonard Wood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Blanche Boise Applies
Rawhide on Topeka
Executive.
THEN SLAPS HIS FACE
Because He Permits
Joints to Run--Pro-
tege of Mrs. Nation.

Topeka, March 24.-2Iiss Blanche
Boise. professional nurse aged 35.
protege of Mrs. Nation, horse whip
ped Mayor Parker in his office in the
city building this morning.
Blanche Also SIaps.
Before being elected from the office
she slapped the mayor three times.
Miss Boise accuses the mayor of
being responsible for the. fact that
the joints are running openly in To-
peka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
BIind Girl Wins First Honors.

Des Moines. Ia, March 24.-The re-
port received here that Miss Linnie
HaguewOOd. the Helen Keller of the
west. has obtained first hOnors In
the knowledge department Of the in
stitution at Gary. s. D.. pleases her
many friends in Iowa. The state leg
isIature two years appropriated $1,000
for her education. Miss HaguewOod
is 81 years of age, and is blind, deaf
and dumb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Student Uprising.

Vienna. March 24.-The newspapers
here report n students outbreak of n
revolutionary character. at Ploek Rus
sian Poland. The students there set
fire to the technical school and at
tempted to lynch the professors who
escaped with difficulty. Mounted
troops quelled the disturbance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Great Mass oil Native Conner.

Houghton, Mich. March PA huge
mass of native copper, the largest yet
encountered in any mine in the Lake
Superior district, was drifted into in
the ninth level of ''B" shaft at the
Michigan mine last week. 1t is twen-
ty feet long, ten feet wide. and of an
average thickness of three feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Aged Woman Burned to Death.

Clinton, Ia, March 24.-AITs. Betsy
Bailey, an old lady of Maquoketa. was
burned TO death at the home of her
brother in that place. Mrs. Bailey was
alone i'm her room, and it is thought
her clothing caught fire from the stove
When discovered she was found lying
OD tbe floor almost dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
ont6f,;burch. out OF League.

Spokane, Wash. March 24.-Expul-
sion from the Methodist Episcopal
church carries with il expulsion from
the Epworth League without further
action. Such is the decision OF the
board of bishops of the church, by ma
jOrity vote. as announced in private
adyiceS received here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
HITCHCOCK STICKS
Secretary of the Interior Declares
He Has No Intention Of
TEesigning--

Washington. March 24.-Secretary
Hitchcock has returned from St.
Louis where he was called by the
death Of his brother. He denied that
he had any intention of resigning mis-
cabinet portfolio or ever had con
temp!ated retiring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
FuneraI OF Judge Noah Davis.

Albion. y. V. March 24.-The fu-
neral of Judge Noah Davis was held
yesterday from the Presbyterian
church. The services were conducted
by Rev +. w. Lewis. assisted by Rev.
i. s. Durham, of the Episcopal
church. The burial was at Mount Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
MISSBURNSISFREE
Woman Accused of Killing Her
Paramour in New
York.
Is DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY
Wilcox, the New Jersey Murder
er, is To BE
Hanged.

Burns was discharged from custody by
Justice Mayer in the special sessions
court, and thereby temporarily ac-
quilted of the charge OF numbering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
MAY AVOID STRIKE
Miners coVention Managers Do
Not Want 1t to Pass a Strike
Resolution.
WOULD LEAVE IT TO A COMMITTEE
Coal Diggers in the Two Virginias
Talking Strike-Big Strike of
Iron Workers Brewing.

Shamokin, March 24.-The min
ers' convention today adopted reso-
luton declaring for n strike To take
effect on date to be fixed by the dis
trict executive boards. providing the
final effort at reconciliation with the
operators through the medium of
civic federation proves unavailing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Added 10 the Cars Navy.

Philadelphia. March 24.-The bat
tleship Retvizan, which has just been
completed for the Russian govern
ment ut Cramps shipyard here, has
been officially added to the cars
navy. She VIII sail for Cranstadt about
Apru IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Insane MAN KilIs Himself.

Detroit, March 24.-While in delir-
Gus condition Charles Ehlert, aged "A,
patient in the emergency hospital.
threw himself headlong through a
small window on the third ioor and
was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
MAY SEEK PEACE
SchaIkburger, Stayn and Other
Boer Leaders Go Inside tho
British Lines.
SEEM TO BE HUNTING KITCHENER
As They Pass on to- Orange River
Where He is Operating
British Hopeful.

London, March 24.-The Associated
Press has good reason to believe that
Kitchener in his interview with
Schlakburger agreed To withdraw the
banishment proclamation issued in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Reeeption to Fitzhugh Lee.

Carbondale. Ills. March 24.-Major
General FitZhugh Lee was rendered
an elaborate reception and banquet in
this city by the Spanish war veterans
and the Grand Army post He deliv-
cred an eloquent address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Cholera i'm Arabia.

Jedda, Arabia, March 24.-There
have been 40 deaths from. cholera at
Mecca and Medina during the past
ten days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
REEVES RETIRES
Illinois Congressman Will Not Stand
for Reelec-
tiOa.

Ottawa. Ills. March 24.-Congress-
man Walter Reeves, at the county
convention, today. announced his re
fusal To enter the contest for re-
election in the new Twelfth district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Pretty ven consldercd Marriage.

KenOsba. Wis. March 24.-Elizabeth
PEBBLES and Edward NJ Healy, Of Sa-
lem. have been married here. after
having been engaged for more than
fOrty-dve years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNs
FOR PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS

Washington. March 24.-After an
nouncing a few apinions the United
States supreme court today recessed
until April J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Bispham Recovers his voice.

New York. March 24.-Mr. David
Bispham, who lost his voice while
singing at Worcester, Mass, n few
days since. has fully recovered and
resumed his work in opera and con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24

Richmond. Ind. March 2f.-Rev.
Charles Taylor. colored. charged with
crfminaIly assaulting Mona Smith, has
been convicted. The juryrwas out four
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24

september II DchtI ana OIneT bOtE
leaders surrendered.
In the house of comm0ns. War Sec
retary Broderick announced that a
fortnight ago Schalkburger intimated
to Kitchener his desire to be granted
safe conduct through the British
lines and back in order to see Mr..
Steyn. with reference 10 the possi-
bilitS of peace proposals. Kitchener
with the consent of the government
has acceded to the request. The an
nouncement of the war secretary was
received with cheers.
New York, March 24.-Rev. DIR. Hon.
Broekheisen, of Pretoria. South Af-
rica. who is in this country in behalf
of the Boer cause asserts that he has
received mail advices privately of the
capture by the Beers of Piebeelltest
a town of 1.5OO inhabitants 30 miles
from CapetowU.
Pretoria. March 24.-ActinG Fresi-
dent Schalk-Burger; +. W. Keitz, ex-
secretary OF state Of the Transvaal
and Commardants Lucas Meyer and
Krogh arrived here yesterday on a
special train from Lalmoral. about
fifty miles east Of here. They reached
.I;ainoral under Il flag of truce. After
n short stay here they proceeded for
the Orange River colony.
London. March 24.-It is believed
here that Acting President Schalk-
Burger. T. w. Reitz, and Command
ants Lucas Meyer and KrOgh. VIII"
reached Pretoria yesterday and pro-
ceeded for the Orange River colony,
intend to see Lord Kitchener. who is
directing the operations against Della
ley.
Awakens the Hope for Peace.
London. March 24.-The news that
the wandering Boer government" had
entered the British lines Is regarded
as having but one meaning-namely.
that another attempt is being made
To negotiate peace. The fact that the
censor passed the news Of this move
ment is accepted as confirmation OF
this opinion. Nothing is actually
known here of the intentions Ot
Schalk- Burger. Reitz. Meyer and
KrOgh. Ii is possible they have only
sought. permission TO traverse the
British lines in order to consult with
Steyn and Generals De Wet and De
laTey. But whatever their object the
news has been welcomed in London
rs pointing 10 the possibility of peace.
War Odice Knows Nothing.
Some correspondence which was
seized q short time ago when Steyn
narrowly escaped capture proved that
he and Schalk-Burger were anxious
to- conclude peace. No eXtravagant
hopes. however. are being built on the
outcome of the movements of Schalk-
Burger and his companions. chiefly
because it is feared that Delarey, in
the flush OF his recent success. will
refuse to be a party to any negOtia-
tiOns. The war office has Informed n
representative of the Associated Press
that it has received no official infor-
nation either confirming OF contradict
ing the news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Cholera In Manila

The ASiatic cholera has broken OUT
here. Sixteen cases and fifteen deaths
We're reported among the natives
Thursday last. -Four more cases of
cholera We're reported yesterday in the
city ana five in the provinces. Two
more deaths from the plague are also
reported here. The authorities are en-
ergetically enforcing sanitary rules.
The Third regiment. detached to go
home. was hurried aboard the trans
port Grant Il week ahead of the time
set so as to avoid cholera infection,
and Will start for home that much
ahend of time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
MOROS MAKE RUSH
Attack Signal Men in Minianao,
Philippine Is
lands.
CAPTURE THE TRANSPORTATION
Cholera Breaks OUT i'm Manila and
Many Deaths Oc-
cur.

Manila. March 2l.-Brigadier Gen
eral George w Davis, stationed at
Zamboanga. island of Minianao. re-
ports that u detachment of the signal
corps consisting of seventeen men has
been attacked by 200 AEoros nea-
Paran-Paran. Ainianao. One of the
signal corps men was killed. The
Moros captured the transportation of
the detachment, including four pack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
Temporary Restraining
Order Against Six
Big Roads.
JUDGE GROSSCUP ACTS
Proceedings Prayed for
by Commerce Com
mission.

Chicago. March 24.-With the con
sent of the defendants Judge Gross
cup in the federal court today issued
the temporary restraining order ask
ed for by the interstate commerce
commission against six railways en-
tering Chicago. The order holds
good until June l. or until further
orders from the court.
The Roads Affected.
The railroads affected by the in
junction are the Lake shore. Pitts
burg, Cincinnati, Chicago q ST. Louis,
Pittsburg. Fort Wayne & Chicago,
and North Western.
1t is believed the railroads named
agreed not TO contest the petition
for an injunction at this, time, in or
der that other roads eventually
might be brought into court and com
PEELED to live UP 10 the provisions
that remain in the law and Interstate
commerce act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-24
TWO BAD RAIL WRECKS
Result in the Death of Train Men in
the East and
West.

Youngstown, Ohio, March 24.-In
head ON collision between freight
trains this morning in heavy fog on
the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne &, Chicago
road four trainmen were killed and
three injured
Salt Lake. March 24.-A helper en-
gine on the Union Pacific blew up
this morning 20 miles west of Ogden.
Two trainmen and one tramp were
killed. and another trainman fatally
injured.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06
WEEKS RESIGNS AND
 GOES TO HAWKINS
He Will Be the Manager of the Yukon Greeks Proposed Railroad With Headquarters At Dawson

Complete and up-to-d,te machine shops will be instituted at the Dawson terminal. Mr. Weeks antidates in time of service any ot the emploves on the W. P. X Y. He has teen deep in the confidence of Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins may well be designated as the father of modefn trans portation on the Upper Yukon. lt was on his report that the capital was obtained to build the w. P. X r., which he construct ed and then managed, until last summer. The road was built pursu mt to the ghost of dead charter. Mr. Hawkins has now resurrected another charter and will turn another castle in the air into an actual railroad. It is a foregone conclusion that this enterprise will terminate successfully. Wh:n 1t does, 1t will be the fourth great undertaking, conceived and finished by Mr. Hawkins within period cf 10 years.
 Mr. Weeks was seen late yesterday evening and verified the rumor of his resig- nation that was circulating among few of the people at headquarters, that he had resigned yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06

Il. D. Weeks, who has been chief clerk to the vice pre-, ldent and general manager of the White Pass X Yukon route since Apnl I, Ioo,, and for two years previous chiei clerk in the general traftlc managers office, has resigned. and accepted a posi- ,lon as manager of the Hawkins Contract Co.,, now being organized for the purpose of building a system of railways in the Yukon district, with headquarters at Dlw' son, and to be known as the Klondlke Mines Railway Co. Mr. Weeks will leave Sunday on the City of Seattle for Seattle, 10 meet and confer with MT. flaw kins.
 Mr. Hawkins will be in Sksgw-v carly in March and win leave Skagwav for Dawson about March TO, to proceed i'm mediatelv to the construction of the rail- road. During the next two years Iso miles of r.iIroad will be built. lt will be a narrow guage, with 45-pound rails. From the very beginning he will proceed to fully equip the road. There will be en- zines suitable for the country, 65 freight cars and six passenger coaches, and the necessary express and baggage cars.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06

Everybody 90, their moneys worth i4st night and the "i told you sO'S'' went out of the White Psss hall happy. The Elhs won from the Malamoots and tEe Firemsn won over the News. By these lefea,s the Kern Cup tourney Is con nued ane week and next "Wednesday night the Mlllies and the Fire Fighters will iy final conclusions.
 Fully 2so devotesS of this midwlnter SD rt siw the genes. For the most part the ,rowd was orderly although several times Referee Blanchard was forced to ask some of the happy rooters to quit coach ing their pets and ioshing some of the players, especially In the last contest.
 The first me was not so very swift except in spots and there were only two or three spots. The Firemen played ball from the jump of. They were there every time an apen oeuued. The two Cleveland brothers picked basket afler basket. Taylor was In it. Jimmy Barry was regular bouncing rubber ball aud played a fast clean and marked game. Anderson has got pluck and is a lively player. Twas od account of this bunch of talent that the Fremen piled up the score Of 27 to the News ?.
 For the News, Tanner showed the best h. form for new tuck He played up in the air, on the floor and nailed the ball nd got there fast. Wall and TichnOr made pretty throws. Laverty and Sun deen were god. Sundeen made several gcrl punts. L,vertY don't seem able to pull sll parts Of himself together at the same time but for all that he is a good releher.
 The big game was between the Mala- moois and the Elks. Practically speaking lt was a me between men and boys. Though this much can be sid with fair ness to all, what the MuShsrs lacked In weight they made up in eleveneSs. For a time the Elks were kept a guessing and then the Mllamoots had a little spell guessing when big antlsre1 Elk would take fall cut of him.
 When the game started the Millies kept the EIks wondering, The lat- ter seemed to lack fire bu gradually warmed up. Toward the last part of the first halt the game got red hot and was at white heat when time was called, score 10 Co 10.
 The;e were no big bets made on the next half during intermissOn. The other fellow was thinking and 50 was his neigh bor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06
DROWNED
Body of F. T. George Found
 in the Canal.

At o'clock p. m. yesterday. Nelse Knudson, a longshoremin, was gazing over the west railing of Moofe's wharf approrch, goo feet from the wharf. watch Ing the fishes swimming ip the clear wa ter. He was startled by an uneannv sight. Al 30 feet from the wharf, lace upward, was the corpse of a well-dressed man of middle age, stretched rigid upon the lower tide fiat beneath three feet of clear, placid water. The wharf people were notified and the telephone soon suDmond Marshal Shook and Commissioner Rogers. The body was by the aid of q boat taken 10 the shore. placed in an express wagon and taken 10 Peoples undertaking p1riors.
 A eoronei's jury, consisting of E. Atchl. son. II wthome Dent, Prof Bennett, Al Knight, Theodore Johnson and George s. Town. was summond.
 No marks of violence were found upon the body, which was identified by Mr. White. the tailor, ond E. B. Slim, one of the piop;letors of the Grand hotel, as that of F. T. George. Among the papers of the deceased was found a certificate tf mem bershlp and of good standing in the Pacific Coast Cooks and Stewards Association.
 George was a waiter on the Al-Ki, which sailed at 2 clock yesterday morn ing. lt Is likely that deceased fell off the wharf at low tide and was then floated by the inc ming tide to where he was found.
 He was well known among steamboat people, being the son tf Capt. Georgs, who has been pilot of the Humboldt and several of he P C. s. s Co.'S boats on the Lynn canal run. Capt. George istx- pected to arrive in Skagway today or to morrow on the collier Wellington, of which he Is row master.
 Deceased has a brother at Seattle and another Is a walter in the Arctic restau- rant at White Horse, who has been tele- graphed for
 He was a waiter on the Seattle when Mr. Slim was steward of that boat. He was also steward of the Elihu Thom- son last summer, making a trip to Homo lulu and two trips to Vsldes and the west ward on that boat.
 The inquest has been called to finish its deliberations at D. m. today.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06
SHORT DELAY
Threo Horsss Iutsrfsrsd With Rapid
 Transit

Yesterdays outgoing train was delayed thlrtv.fve minutes at the summit by the C dian customs officials. There were three horses aboard and Canadian law eompels the ffieials to examine live stock for infectious diseases before they p ss the line. While the stock was being ex. amined, other Inspectors rapidly examined lhe hand baggage of the passengers so tn it as soon as qnarsntlne regulations had been compiled with the train was allowed 10 proceed.
 Last nights tr in came in on time with r ly a few local p ,s>engsrs aboard.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06
Arrived From Dawson.

Mr. 5. A D. Bertrand, Superintendent of the Public Works Department, at Dlw . son, arrived on last nights train accom- panied by Mr. G. N. Wood, his private secretary. They are registered at the Dewey.
 Mr. Wood Is the brother of M,jor /. T.. Wood, commandant Jf the N. w. M. P, in the Yukon territory.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06
Starts the Ball

Manager Lay, of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. is hrst on the list of paid sub- scribers to Firemlns' Fund. Yesterday he mailed a check of s2.5o to Fire Chief Ford us the first monthly payment of his sub scrlption.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06

Patrons of the FVe-Bruhn Co., are sup e piled with the choicest meats the market lff riS. all our meats have taste and nutrition that cannot be eXcelled in the citv, lf you wish to enjoy your Sunday dinner select a rars-bit from our display,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-06

Belle Of Lexington whlskey-elght years old-just out of government bond, and Three Crown Diamond Malt whis- kcy-strictly pure-at the Seattle Saloon