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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

ing of the kind ever held. Between
10000 and 2o,000 people have' been
present, and with the finest weather
that Minnesota is able to produce there
was nothing lacking to make it an
unqualified success.
Forty-fve meetings of the depart
ments and six general sessions con-
tributed to the work. At all of them
the best known speakers in the United
States delivered addresses, and in fact
nothing has been left undOne which
could in any way have added to the
convention and the interest i'll if. The
convention elected Charles w. Eliot,
of Harvard, president of the associa-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
CONTROL OF LINE
Question in the Isthmus Canal
Negotiations That Requires
Careful Treatment.
COLOMBIA TO KEEP SOVEREIGNTY
While Your Uncle Exercises Absolute
Control Over the Territory of
the Ditch.

Washington, July 12.-With the ex-
ception of signing the treaty by which
Colombia viii confer all the necessary
rights incident to the building of the
Panama canal by the United States
government Senor Concha, the Colom-
bian minister; Herran. Irst secretary
of the legation, and William Nelson
Cromwell. representing the Panama
Canal and Railroad companies, are
busily engaged in going over certain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
SOVEREIGNTY IS CoLoMBIA's
Question of Control Is the Hard Nut That
Is To Be Cracked.


Article of the treaty deals Specfi-
cally with the question of sovereignty
as follows: "The rights and privileges
granted to the United States by the
terms of this convention shall not af-
feet the sovereignty of the republic
of Colombia over the territory within
whose boundaries such rights and
privileges are to be exercised. The
United States freely acknowledges
and recognizes this sovereignty, and
disavows any intention to impair it
in any way whatever, or to increase
its territory at the expense OF Col
ombia or of any of the sister repub-
lies in Central or South America; but.
on the contrary. it desires to strength
ell the power of the republics on this
continent and then promote. develop,
and maintain their prosperity and in
dependence"
Briefly summing up, it appears to
be the task now before the parties to.
the proposed convention 10 define with
absolute clarity the extent and limits
of the control or joint control to be
exercised over the canal strip. For
while control is not sovereignty in the
common acceptance of the terms, yet
in practice the two often merge so
closely as to defy identification. and it
has all along been recognized that any
provision of the treaty which threatens
in any measure the sovereignty of the
South American republic over the ca
nal land viii not be acceptable to the
Colombian congress.
Cromwell called again at the state
department yesterday to confer fur
ther with Secretary Hay respecting the
proposed treaty. 1t now appears that.
contrary to the first expectation, this
treaty cannot be signed before next
fall. 1t was expected that with his
full powers Minister Concha would be
able 10 quickly adjust the points of
difference above indicated, but it de-
velops that to prevent any disagree
ment with his own government and
any consequent reputation by it of
what he has accomplished the minister
deems it essential that it shall be
made acquainted with the smallest de-
tails of the negotiations. This neces-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

points in the treaty which must be
modified before the instrument can be
signed. Neither the state department
nor the Colombian officials here care
to disclose the nature of the modifica-
tionS which it has now become neceS-
Sary to make in the treaty; but it is
understood that all of them, either di-
rectlY or indirectly, involve the queS-
ton of sovereignty.
Important Differences in the Text.
The close study now in progress of
the isthmian canal act ana the treaty
presented by the Colombian govern
ment develops apparently importantd diff
ferenceS and obScurities in the letter
of the documents, which may not, how
ever. exist in their spirit. For in
stance. section of the canal act au-
thorizeS the president to acquire from
Colombia perpetual control of Il strip
of which shall include
over said strip pandthe ports at
the ends thereof; 10 make such police
and sanitary rules and regulations as
shall be necessary to preserve order
and preserve the public health thereon
and to establish such judicial tribunals
as may be agreed upon thereon as may
he necessary TO enforce such rules and
regulations"
Canal Differences in the Treaty.
From this portion of the act it would
appear that the United States alone is
TO make police and neutrality-suspicious.
for the canal strip and establish judi
cial tribunals for thier enforcement.
Yet article of the draft of the canal
treaty provides for the creation of "a
joint commission by Thc governments
of Colombia and the United States that
shal establish and enforce sanitary and
police regulations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
nIrsterIous shooting 4 frnIr.

Ironwood, Mich, July ia shoot
ing affray which occurred at an early
hour at Iron Belt on the west end of
the range is mystifying the authorities.
One Finlander named Hill was killed
and a felIow-countryman named Rel
beck was probably fatally wounded.
Residents of the town awakened by
the reports of firearms found the two
men lying in their own blood near the
depot Each had received several bull
let wounds from revolver found near
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Iiferr COT a Communication.

Springfield. Ills, July 12.-Governor
Yates has commuted the sentence of
John and Thomas Hickman, who were
convicted Of the murder of Robert
Knox. whom they killed in fight at
a country picnic at Alto Pass, Jack
son county. and who were each sem
fenced to ninety-nine years in the pen
itentiary at the December term, 1886,
of the Jackson county court. The pc
tition came up before Altgeld, but it
YVES never acted on by him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
STARTLED By MANIAC LAUGHS
Where the First Living Victim Was Found
How They Saved Themselves.

bFfitTc the VICTIM w as Oun0
How They Saved Themselves.
1t was in No. 4 lofe heading that
the first life was found. The rescuers
here were suddenly startled by mani
acaI laughs which emanated from a
bIackened form that rushed at them
out of the darkness. The man grasped
firmly a pick handle and tried in his
frenzy to beat down his rescuers He
was overpowered and dragged back
to the main heading to the ears. Thir-
teen other living men were found in
this chamber, and physicians were
quickly taken to the spot. At 3 p. m.
eight of them were at the surface and
half an hour later the other six were
also outside. but one died just as he
reached sunlight.
At that time three mtee headings
believed to be filed with the dead were
unsearched. Thirty-nine bodies were
lying within reach of the main head
ing These were brought out at 4:35
d. m. Their bodies were piled high in
the coal cars and covered with can
vas. These remains We're in terrible
state, showing that there had been
slow death in each case. One of the
men had his mouth and nose tied
about by towel. The rest of his face
was burned beyond recognition. The
bodies of all were twisted in horrible
shapes, most of the arms being crooked
80 as TO shield the face. The only one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Negotiations Win Not ran.

Washington, July 12.-The negotia-
tions now in progress at the Vatican
respecting the Philippine friars and
their lands will not fail. OF that the
administration officials here feel GER
tain 1t was realized at the beginning,
when Governor Taft's instructions
were framed, that they represented
the extreme of our claims and that
they did not preclude the idea of rea-
sonable compromise by mutual conces-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
DOG REPORTS A MURDER
Goes to the House of the Victims Nephew
and cts Strangely.

Goes TO the House OF the VICTIMS Nephew
and cts Strangely.
St Paul, July PA special to The
Pioneer Press from Grand Forks, y.
D., says u dog belonging to Thomas
Walsh, Il wealthy and somewhat &C.
centric farmer living near Willow City,
went to the home of John Cudhie,
Walsh's nephew, and acted so
strangely that Cudhie started to ac-
company the animal, that seeming to
be its desire.
1t led him to his uncle's home and
there he found Walsh murdered with a
bullet through his heart. Robbery was
the motive of the crime, much valuable
property being stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
WHAT WILL BE DONE
At the United Mine Workers Con.
vention at indianapolis
Next Week.
MITCHELL TELLS WHAT HE THINKS
Member of the Citizens Alliance He
plies to the u. NJ. w. President
Chicago Labor Troubles.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 12.-For the
first time since the mine workers de-
cided to hold u special national con-
vention President Mitchell yesterday
consented to say something for publi-
cation about the gathering. He said it
was utterly. impossible to forecast the
action of the convention. From his
remarks it is almost certain the con-
Vention will do one of only two things
either decide Oh Il general suspension
or provide defense fund for the an
thracite strikers.
Citizens Alliance Man Writes.
j. Ridgway Wright, of this city, the
leader of the Citizens Alliance which
was recently organized in this vicin-
ity, has sent an open letter to Presi-
dent Mitchell in which he calls the
latter's attention to alleged intimida-
tiOns, boycotting and other annoyances
practiced on all persons who are work
ing in the mines. lie pays tribute
to organized labor generally for the
good it has done. and reminds Mitch
ell that every man has right to work
or remain idle, as he sees tit. In con-
cluding lis communication Wright
says: I'VE therefore appeal TO you to
declare
What He Asks of Mitchell.
I'D The highways are free to all
who desire work, Notwithstanding Il
strike is in progress.
''(2) BOycotts against any business
or professional man on the ground of
services rendered to Il non-union work
er are condemned by the union.
''C3) That hanging in effigy. the dig
Sing of mock graves, and every other
form of violence. threat and libel, are
condemned by the union.
20 Strikers who participate in any
of the offenseS thus itemiZed will be
held responsible to the union for all
disturbances or unlawful bOycOtts in
which either they themselves or their
wives and children participate.
Defines the Alliance.
referring to your speech at Nanti-
coke we call your attention to the er-
ror on which it is based The Citizens
Alliance is not an adjunct to or organ
lied by operators. Its membership of
more than 300 is in sympathy with
unorganized labor, but yer and above
it, and above all organized capital. we
intend to uphold organized society. We
are not the proper subjects of criticism
because we took no part in trying to
suppress evils which are said to have
occurred long before the Alliance w-as
formed. nor are we the subject of crit
icism because we saw no need for an
alliance among citizens to repress boy
colts which YOU say occurred, but We're
limited TO operators and miners liz their
struggle with one another
What the Society Is Here For,
"But when the boycott raises its
head againStfthe private right of neu-
trails, and when lawlessness destroys
property. threatens arson and murder,
and takes the form of actual rioting,
it is the right and the duty of neutrals
and citizens generally to organize in
self-defense and for the maintenance
of public order. and we are justified
in inviting Il cooperation from both
sides in the existing strike"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Opening Has To Be Postponed.

Decatur. Ills. July 12.-The trustees
of the James Miliken university have
issued statement that owing to delay
in building materials arriving the con-
tractor will be unable to finish the
building in time for the opening next
fall. and that the opening has beer
postponed until the fall of 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
IOWA PHONE OPERATORS
GO BACK TO THEIR WORK

Des Moines, July, 12.-Thirty-tive
telephone operators resumed work
for the Mutual company today after
having been out four weeks. They
obtained practically every concession
demanded. The employees of the
Iowa company are still out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Deatb of Cen. Frederick.

Omaha, Neb., July 12.-General Cal
vim H. FredericK, "a years old, former
Iy of the regular army, is dead after
a lingering illness. In the civil war he
rose from colonel of an Illinois volun-
teer regiment to be a breyet brigadier
general After the war he was COM
misioned Il first lieutenant in the regu-
lar service and left the army in 1870
with the rank of major, settling in
lo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
FfIipinos Convicted OF Treason.

Manila. July 12.-General AIaXilon,
who has been convicted of treason at
Cebu, island of Cebu, has been SEN
fenced to ten years Imprisonment and
to pay fine of $1,000. General Novi-
so. who was Jointly charged with Gen
eral Maxilon, was sentenced to seven
years Imprisonment and similar fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
unrn Rema,ns nrnror.

st. Paul, July 12.-Mayor Hugo, the
Republican candidate remains the
mayor of Duluth The supreme court
has so decided. Ono vote counted for
Truelson was thrown out, thus giving
Hugo majority OF 4. The court held
that the neglect of Che judges to place
their initials on the ballots did not
invaIidate the votes of those voting
fllCun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
I,oer Archiyes Surrendered.

Pretoria, July 12.-The curator of
the former Boer governments official
papers has handed over to the British
all the documents, including confiden-
tial reports, giving a complete history
of Kruger's relations with foreign
powers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

drove off he was followed by crowd
of strike sympathizers. He had pro-
ceeded a short distance from the
freight house when his horses We're
stopped and he was pulled from the
seat of his wagon and severely beaten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
KING CONTINUES TO
MAKE STEADY PROGRESS

London, July 12.-The king is max
ing excellent progress. On account
of his satisfactory condition bulle-
tins will be issued on alternate days
only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

SItates recourse 10 the mans. ana as
about six weeks time is consumed in
each dispatch passing between Wash
ington and BOgOta, it is apprehended
that the finishing touches cannot be
given the treaty this summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
FLOOD is RECEDING IN
RIVERS NEAR DIES MONIES

Des Moines, July 12.-The water in
both rivers is receding slowly and
no further damage from the flood is
anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
EDUCATORS FINISH
Minneapolis Convention Completes
Its Labors and Ad-
Journs.

Minneapolis, July 12.@The great co.
ucational convention of 1902 has come
to an end, and in nearly every way it
mas proven the most successful meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
SCHOOL Teacher Killed by lightning.

Greenville, Ills, July 12.-This local
ity was visited by a severe electrical
storm during which Claude Studebak-
er, young school teacher, was killed
by lightning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Is Lord Kitchener in
England at the Pres
ent Time.
GREAT WELCOME HOME
Popu1aCe of London En-
Enthusiastically GreetS
Boer War Hero.

London, July 12.-Lord Kitchener
arrived at Paddington railroad sta
ton this afternoon and was greeted
by cheering crowds.
The prince of Wales welcomed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Aiding the Heathen.

Brother Highmore. are you contrib
uting anything for the benefit of the
heathen this year?"
Yes. sir. | am having my washing
done at u Chinese laundry.''-Chicago
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Cleaned Carpet with Gasonne.

Ionia. Mich, July 12.-Mrs. Sarah
McLaren was badly burned while
cleaning a carpet with gasoline. Her
little grandson found a match on the
floor and lighted it, causing a blaze
which fired her cIotlain&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Iowaas Renominate HUI.

Perry, Ia, July 12.-The Republican
congressional convention OF the SeV.
enth Iowa district has renomlnateu
John A. L. Hull for congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Victims of the Johnstown
Mine Disaster Ex-
ceed 100.
PENETRATING THE MINE
Physician Who Entered
Believes Many Are
Still There


dred and five are now dead from
Thursdays explosion at the rolling
mills mine of the Gambia Steel com
pany. 1t is not probable this record
will be swelled to any great extent.
The mine was explored by a search
ing party during the night.
Early this morning the charred and
mutilated bodies of Is victims were
brought out and taken to the morgue.
Three deaths occurred during the
night at the Cambria hospital. An
other is in a precarious condition.
Many funerals will take place today.
DR.. j. Frank Taylor. one of the
rescuing party who made many trips
into the mine. is confident there are
many more bodies in the mine and
that the list of dead will be greatly
increased. y number of rooms have
not been entered, and in these DIR.
Taylor expects many bodies will be
found.
The total bodies brought out is
1OS OF those taken to the Memorial
hospital. three have died. This brings
the dead up to III. In the hospitals
here are still II patients, making 125
living and dead who have been
brought out of the mine.
Johnstown, Pa, July 11.-Yesterday
was day of heroic rescues at the
fated Rolling Mill mine of the Cam
bria Steel company. Thrilling expert
ences attended the efforts of the forty
brave and daring fellows who went
down into the bowels of the earth with
ct, Il,
still they might be in time to restore
to life some of those who are en-
tombed. Death lurked everywhere
around them, but undaunted they went
forward, swayed with the noblest of
human purposes. The reward of their
efforts was the saving of the lives of
fourteen of their fellow men. Dead
and mutilated bObdieS were located,
but no effort was made to bring them
out or the vast theater of death until
it was certain that nothing except
dead were in the mine
Elghty-Seyen Dead Brought Up.
Eighty-seven dead bodies were re-
covered from the mine between day
light and nightfall Still Il party of
officials and miners battled on. three
miles inside the mine. Occasionally
word would come to the surface by
some mysterious means that another
heap of remains had been found. There
remain dangerous headings in the
Klondike section of the mine vet to
be explored. No one knows how many
more dead bodies will be found there.
The mine officials refrain from guess
work on the subject. The impression
prevails among the outsiders and GER
tain employees of the mine that 80 is
Il low estimate of the casualty list
Work of Rescue Was Difficult.
1t is difficult to picture with any
degree approaching its full worth the
work of rescue and the attending
scenes and incidents of the day-hOw
brave men went into the jaws of death
in its most horrible form. encountered
their fellows transformed into raving
maniacs by hours of waiting in the
pitch darkness, lifted them moaning
from their beds of fallen rock, and
then, bending and crawling on all
fours. carried them a quarter of n mile
underground to where cars could be
reached TO take them outside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
consolidation of traction LIN. :.

indianapolis. July 12.-The Indian
apolis and Eastern Railway company.
n consolidation of the indianapolis and
Greenfield Rapid Transit company. op-
Grating between this city and Green
field. and the indianapolis and Eastern
Traction company. whose lines con-
Meeting Greenfield and Knightstown
has just been completed. has been in
cOrporated with capital stock of ST.
100000 The roads will now be op-
Grated as one continuous line between
indianapolis and KnightstOwE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
TOTAL KNOWN DEAD NINETY.
Names of Some of Them, and of Part of
Those Rescued Alive.

At this writing the number of known
dead is ninety; number of injured in
hospitals, eighteen; number of injured
who We're able to 30 home. four. The
names of only eight of those rescued
alive yesterday can be ascertained.
They are: Jacob Civic. John Dudko,
John Ihilka. Joseph Pal, y. VI. Kah-
Ter, Nichi Kahler. George Salla, Al
bert Shepa and John Kanuskic. At
tho conclusion of the days work Mine
Superintendent Robinson was asked
what the plans were for continuing
the work of getting out all of the
bodies. He said: We will work night
and day and will not stop 80 long as
there is n single body in the mine.
The fact that the fire damp is all out
of the mine now will facilitate the
work.
The official list of the bodies identi-
fled up to this hour included the fol-
lowing: John II. Thomas. ST.. 80, labor
boss. of School Place; John G. Whit
ney, fire boss; William BIanch assist
ant foreman; Joseph TomIirson. fire
boss: William Lees, Daniel Lees, Mich
ael Mccain. Phillip McCann. John
Cook, Frank Chestnut. John Sadler,
John Holly and Thomas Bishop. There
arc also fifty-eight Poles in the list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Smallpox at Kokomo.

Bokomo, Ind, July 12.-Ten cases
of smallpox has developed here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

Kitchener at Paddington. where an
address was presented to the gem
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-11-15
THE EUCHRE CLUB.

The Married Ladies Euchre club
was elegantly entertained Wednes-
day night by Mrs. l.. V. Simon.
The result of the interestingly
contested game of euchre was as
follows: First prize won by Mrs.
George Gary, a small looking glass
with gold frame. Mrs. T. J. Lab
be won the second prize, a fine
silver tray.
Mr.. E. E. VOORHEES, won the first
gentlemen's prize, carving set,
and DR.. j. 8. Martin the second
prize, a fine cloth brush. The
boobies were given to MIR. James
Simon a nice little Derby brush
and to Mrs. l.. V. Simon, a crystal
decanter.
After the game a nice little
lunch was served to the members.
Mrs. Dan DeBlanc was admit
ted to membership.
The next entertainment of the
club will be by Mrs. s. w. Ram.
sey.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-11-15

We have in stock one car of
FLOUR in barrel and in sacks,-
the celebrated Red Seal and White
Eagle-and call the attention of
our merchants to same, they can
save money by buying from us and
have the advantage in buying in
small lots and at small prices, nj.
Bienvenu & Son. We sell to mer-
chants only.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-11-15
500 REWARD.

1 am looking for better line of
shoes for the money than SELF
makes. And 1 will pay one hum
dred dollars to any one who will
inform me where l can do better
with my money. 81 have been in
the shoe business a good many
years, have sold most of the shoes
made in this country, and L don't
know of any one who makes shoes
as good, for the amout of money
invested as SELF.
l.. j. CARDINAL.