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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
Where a Railway Gets Its Lawyers.

Atchison. Kan, NOV. 20.-Frank
Doster, chief justice of the Kansas
supreme court, has been appointed as
sistant attorney for the Missouri Pa
cific railway system at Topeka, when
his term as chief justice expires. Dos
ter is the third chief justice of the
Kansas supreme court to become a
Missouri Pacific attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
In the Anthracite Strike
Inquiry at Scran-
ton.
REV. ROBERTS CALLED
Mitche11'S Testimony
Has Come to an End
Incidents.

Scranton. Nov. 2O.-The cross eX-
animation of Rev. DR.. Peter Roberts
was continued before the strike com
mission today. Roberts said that a
comparison of the fatalities On all
the railroads in the United States
with those in the anthracite fields
show that 2.5 per 1000 of the railroad
employees are killed annually. while
3.5 per 1000 employees are killed in
the anthracite industry. The fatali-
ties are switchmen. fiagmen and
watchmen In 1900. he stated, the ia
talities were 5.3 per 1000 against 5.5
per 1000 among the miners and mine
labOrers.
Scranton, Pa, Nov. 20.-After being
on the stand for four and IL half days
President Mitchell completed his testi-
mOny at noon yesterday before the an
thracite strike commission. During his
testimony he was examined by his own
attorney and those of the Erie COM
pany. the Delaware and Hudson, the
Delaware, LIckawanna and Western,
the Lehigh Valley. and the Philadel-
phia and Reading Coal and Iron com
pany, and also by the attorneys of the
independent operators. He was fol
lowed on the witness stand by Rev.
Peter Roberts ID. D.. of MahanOy City,
Pa. u Congregational minister who has
studied the anthracit coal industry
and has written book on the sub
ject He was still ON the stand when
the commission adjourned for the day.
Differs with Carroll ID. Wright.
Daily Judge Gray tells the operators
lawyers that he would like the exam
inatiOn expedited and daily the law
yers' reply that they also want to get
through One of the most important
things brought out during the cross
examination of President Mitchell yes
terday was his emphatic declaration
that the miners We're opposed to sepa-
rating the bituminous miners from the
anthracite workers, thus creating two
organizations This is in opposition to
q suggestion of Carroll ID. Wright in
his report to the president on the
strike Mitchell said of this plan:
Neither feasible nor esirable," re-
sponded Mitchell. ''In the first place,
the anthracite mine workers want to
be members of the United Mine Work
ers of America. There have been sepa-
rate organizations, but they have gone.
They are not here now. l do not be-
lieve an organization of anthracite min
ers would live
Status of Non-Union Men.
Ira H Burns. for the independent
operators. as preface to his cross
examination Of Mitchell, was particu-
larIy concerned if the commission
would rule that the non-union men
employed by the Independent opera
tors should give up their jobs to the
union members. Judge Gray prom
iSed Burns that the commission would
certainly define the status of the nom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
WILLIAMS ADMITS
AS TO PERJURY
Convicted Tax SwindIer Conspirator
Confesses Another
Crime.

Chicago, Nov. 2O.-Capt. Edward
Williams, the convicted conspirator
against Cook county and witness for
the prosecution in the trial of Pres
ident Gormully, of the Masonic Fra
ternity Temple association, on the
charge of conspiracy, admitted on
cross examination today that he COM
mitted perjury in swearing to Il false
affidavit in the course of his own
trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
Honored for His Good Intentions.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 20.-POst-
master Herendeen, of Baldwin, con-
victed in the federal court last week
and fined 5000 for an illegal lottery
scheme in diSposing of village lots, was
met at the station when he returned
home by the pastor of his church, the
town officials and other prominent citf-
Zens and escorted home. They as
sured him they never doubted his inte-
gritty or good intentions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
ILLINOIS CENTRAL OFFICIAL
DIES AT CHEROKEE, IOWA

Cherokee, Iowa. Nov. 2O.-C. j. Dix
on, superintendent of the Omaha di-
vision of the Illinois Central railroad,
is dead, after a long illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
uIsaCase of Uxoricide Now.

Stevens Point, Wis. Nov. 2O.-Mrs.
Andrew Anderson died at Pine Grove
Tuesday as the result of injuries re-
ceived in quarrel with her husband
a month ago. Anderson was arrested
in Waupaca last week on a charge of
assault with intent to do great bodily
harm. 1t is probable that the charge
against Anderson will be changed to
murdpr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
tn. MN AGAINST a police omcer.

Chicago, Nov. 20.-True bills have
been voted by the grand jury against
Policeman Patrick-T. Mahoney and the
acknowledged safe-blower and Dan
Curran. charging them with implica-
tion in the burglary of Bernard Haga-
mann's jewelry store, 5454 Wentworth
avenue, a year and half ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
WILL TAKE BULLET
SHOT BY THE LAW
Omaha Murderer's Preference in
Expiating His
Crime.

Moab, Utah, Nov. 20. : Charles
Bottle, alias Dutch Charlie" the con-
victed wife murderer, has been SEN
fenced to be executed on Dec. %, in
the state penitentiary at Salt Lake
City. Bottle in accordance with the
state law was given his choice of shoot
ing or hanging, and he chose the
former.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
schIex at Kansas CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 20.-Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley was the
guest of honor last night at the an
nual banquet of the Commercial club.
The affair was notable one and Adj
miral Schley was given decided oVa-
ton, the climax of day OF enthusl-
astic greeting TO the naval hero AT
the banquet plates were laid for 800,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
That aralleabIslIron Merger.

Muncie, Ind, Novs 2O.-Members OF
the Whiteley Malleable company re-
fuse to discuss the proposed merger of
the Malleable iron companies of the
United States, but admit that such
movement is on and that they are in
terested in it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
Much Applause for Mrs. Wright.
NEGROES HONOR GEN. WRIGHT
Remarkable Demonstration of Affection
Frantic Over Roosevelt.

Remarkable Demonstration of Affection
Frantic Over Roosevelt.
The reception rendered by the col
ored people WAS truly remarkable Gen
eral Wright earned their undying
gratitude du;ing the two yellow fever
epidemics twenty years ago by remain
ing here when most Of the whites had
fed, and seeing that the sick were
cared for. The hall was packed =
galleries and pit-to the point of suffo-
cation, and the whole spirit of the pro-
ceedings breathed love and admiration
for their friend. General Wright, in
addressing the colored audience, talked
chiefly of their future. telling them of
the difficult problems before them.
The presidents reception when he
was introduced beggars description.
The colored people became perfectly
frantic, jumping up and down in their
enthusiasm and yelling themselves
hoarse. At the conclusion of the presi-
dents remarks the entire audience of
over 1900 united in singing God Be
with You Till We Meet Again." At
midnight the presidential party left
for Washington. No stops will be
made en- route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
BLOOMINGTON STRIKERS
GET ALL THEY ASKED

Bloomington. ILL.,, Nov. 20.-The
street railway management has de
cided to give the employees all they
Off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
Liouor license in vermont.

Montpelier, Vt, Nov. 20.-In antlcl-
patton of the debate on the license bills
the supporters of the straight high IL
cense local option bill held Il caucus
and pledged themselves to support the
license bill. The meeting was mar
.monious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
COLORADO MINE MANAGER
SHOT OVER STRIKE TROUBLES

Denver, Nov. 2O.-A. L. Collins, gen
eral manager of the Smuggler mine,
was probably fatally shot near Tellu-
ride by an unknown assassin. 1t is
believed the shooting is the result of
animosity engendeFed during the
strike last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
Three-l League Gather
ing at st. Louis a
Notable One.
new CITIES KNOCKING
President Sexton to Re-
tire--Munger a Can
didate.

st. Louis. Nov. 20.-The Three-I
Baseball league is holding its annual
session here with about 75 represen-
tatives present. Quincy, Springfield,
Ottumwa and Dubuque would all like
to enter the circuit, but the chances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20

photos OF several -paucneS' nneu Win
novels so desolate as to beggar descrip-
ton A number of views of emaciated
specimens of humanity are labeled
miners"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
WAR AT AN END.
American Association and western League
Agree

American Association and Western League
Agree
The minor league magnates closed
their four days session at the Audi
torium. Chicago. yesterday afternoon
by signing a treaty OF peace which
will, it is confidently expected, end
the war of last year and put the ma
tional association of minor leagues
on a firm foundation for years to
come.
\ satisfactory compromise was
reached shortly after the magnates
got together yesterday along the
lines already announced, and the re-
mainder of the day was spent in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
STRIKE IMPROVED CONDITIONS
That of 1900, Did In Roberts Opinion
Question eff Payment

''Do you know what was the result
of the strike of 1902"
1T decidedly improved conditions by
giving 10 per cent advance"
Roberts admitted that in some in
stances, on account of impurities, the
measurement of coal by weight would
be impracticable. Wolverton (for one
of the companies) inquired if it would
be fair to average the work of all
the miners for the day, but the wit
ness said it would depend on the min
er. 1.-THE lay miner" said Wolverton,
would get as much as the industrious
miner, would he nOt?''
.The system of docking would come
in," was the answer.
But there would be no docking then,
because there would be no occasion
for any" Roberts insisted that there
would be.
Much of Roberts examination was
upon his book.
Under the conditions you have ex-
planned Wolverton further asked, re-
ferring to the book, 'can there be any
uniform standard of wages-or where
fixed wOted the wages apply to the
whole coal regions or to one colliery
that would do justice to the employe
and employer" The witness replied
that he did not know whether that
could be done, but said that where
work is the same or nearly so there
was no reason why wages should be
different.
At this point the commission ad-
journed for the day.
Settlement Erected.
HazletOn, Pa, Nov. 20.-The trouble
at Pardee & Co.'S collieries,
where the employees refused to return
to work because they must sign an
agreement not to interfere with non
unionists, was settled today. Opera
tions will be resumed Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20

for them are small, according TO Pres
ident Sexton, who says the present
circuit will in all probability he re-
tanned for the coming season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
GENERAL LUKE E. WRIGHT.

of distinguished people We're present
to participate in the celebration. Among
them were Governor Benton Mcmillan
and General Joseph Wheeler. The pro-
Sramme was Il long one. Immediate
ly after the presidents arrival there
was Il parade through the streets to
the GayOso hotel, where a breakfast
was rendered the president and Gen
eral Wright Jointly, by the ladies of
Memphis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
MARTIAL LAW REPEALED
IN SOUTH AFRICAN COLONIES

Pretoria. Nov. 2O.-Martial law was
today repealed throughout the new
colonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
President En- Route East.

Chattanooga. Nov. 2o.-The special
train bearing the president and party
arrived here at $3.50 this morning.
While the engines were being chang
ed the president left the train and
shook hands with a number of
friends. There was large crowd at
the station. The train goes straight
through to Washington without stop
ping except to change locomotives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20
President Makes Four Speeches.

In the afternoon the president at
tended and spoke at two receptions
given in honor of General Wright. one
ut the Auditorium by the white citi-
Zens, and the other at a hall i'll tie
black section of the city, by the col
ored people. Later there was col
Onial danes tea at the GayOSO, and
the festivities closed last night with
an elaborate banquet at the Peabody.
at which the president delivered set
speech. Including some brief remarks
at the breakfast the president spoke
four times during the day. Altogether
it was IL splendid tribute to the af-
fection and esteem in which General
Wright is held at home
Much Applause for Mrs. Wright.
That Mrs Wright is also exceeding
ly popular was made apparent by the
applause which greeted every reference
to her. This was especially marked
Grt the Auditorium when the president
referred to the fact that his mothers
brother served in the Confederate navy
under her father, who was Admiral
SHINES. The audience was very en-
thusiastic when General Wright deliv-
cred his response to the welcoming adj
dresses. He was greatly touched by
the compliment paid him by the presi-
dents presence and with the demon
Stration in his honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-20

Continued from Seventh Page.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
The NewC of Mobile.

with knife It is alleged that Gaines was mixed up in the row in the Mill and Timber Hall several days ago and that he cut one of the wounded men. There was a fight during a dance at the nan and two men were cut. one of them oau- ly. The cases have been called number of times in the Recorders Court but con- ttnued beca,ise the wounded men were unable to appear. They have been set down for a hearing on Saturday.
 The big warehouse on the docks con- structed by the Southern and Mobile ana Ohio Railroads for the accommodation or the Mallory and Elder Dempster lines will be completed in a few days. Both lines have been using the new docks Tor the past two or three weeks.
 The Mary and the City of Mobile are due from Alabama river landings ana the w. J. Bsthea from Demopohs ana landing on the Bigbee. All these boats are looked for in the morning though 1t Is expected that the Alabama river packets may be delayed by low water
 Louis Wyatt, the negro who was indict- ed wednesday for in1uring Maria kon- stanzer in an attempt at rape, was ar raisned in the City Court at 10 ociock this morning and entered a plea or not guilty. and his trial was set for Decem- her l.
 The Norwegian steamship Fort MOT gan arrived today from Bocas Del TOTO with le eco punches of bananas TOT tne McConnel -Camors Company. Sne made the run in the remarkable time or TOUT days and twenty hours
 The Florida Coast steamer Alpha which left here two weeks ago TOT points along the Florida coast is two days over due and Is reported to De at Carrioene undergoing repairs for the injuries re- ceived on the trip.
 Lieutenant J. J. withrow. U. 5. A. who has been stationed at Ft. Morgan Tor some time. has been transferred to outy at Fort Sheridan, Wyoming. He iert TOT his new post of duty today. accompanieo by his wife.
 H. P. Lewis yesterday brought into the sheriffs office a negro named Jen Mc- Clelland who Is charged with operating blind tiger at Crsola.
 A 100 foot flag pole will be erected at the north end of the Louisville and Nashviiie fruit wharf for the purpose or siBnanihs incoming steamers.
 Mrs. William Bidgood returned home today from an extended trip to Chicago, Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada
 MT. and Mrs. James Gibboney left to- night for a visit to Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Steel Versus Railroads.

New York Press.
 United States Steel Corporation is earn ing as much net money for its securities as all the railroads in the United States put together. with their capital stock or s6, 000, ,o00, 900, paid in dividends last year; namely, yl4o, ,000. 900. Steel stock Is scat tered over four continents. Dividend checks are mailed to Shanghai, Cape Town, Calcutta, and many other places in the antipodes. Some of the checks sent out take more than six months to return to their starting point. So says an able writer on finance. It is good that the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
EGG BRINGS A WIFE LIMESTONE MAN TO MARRY
 BROOKLYN, N. Y., WOMAN.
Interesting Story of an Advertise ment Placed on an Egg and How It Was Answered. Wedding Will Follow.

Athens, Nov. 20.-(special.)-Av very in teresting story of an advertisement placed or an egg comes from one of the rural stores in this county. man who clerks in the store while packing a case of eggs for shipment a short time since wrote his name and address upon large white egg and stated that he was looking TOT a wife and that should the egg fall into the hands of some lady who would like to correspond with him looking to matri- mony that he would be pleased to hear from her. He forgot all about the matter until few days since he received a daln- ty little note from a lady in Brooklyn, N. Y, who stated that she had. while shopping for her sister, found this egg in the number sent to her home and had decided to write to him. She gave her age, sent some facts along about her self, and he at once replied and soon photos were exchanged and a wedding Is scheduled for the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Simms-HiII.

A very quiet home wedding took place last evening when Farmer Simms of Jackson, Tenn, was united in marriage with Miss Hil daughter of the late John W. Hill, at the residence of her mother, Rev. H. N. Barbee officiating. The cere- mony was witnessed by only the relatives of the contracting parties, and imme- diately after the ceremony the bridal couple repaired to the Commercial Hotel where they took rooms for the night. leaving on the early morning train for Jackson, Tenn, where they will reside in future. The groom is a prominent em- ploye of the Southern Express Company and the bride is a very attractive and charming young woman who was reared in Athens where she has many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
End of Cholera Epidemic.

Washington. Nov. 2O.-Mail advices re- ceived at the War Department indicate that during the closing days of Septem- ber the cholera epi1 smic in the Philip pines reached its lowest stage for several months Only seven new cases and sev- en deaths from the disease occurred in Manila on Saturday and Sunday, Sep tember 27 and 2s. By the officials in the islands it is believed the practical end of the epidemic is near at hand. While Iloilo continued to be the plague center the number of cases there and in that vi- cinity was not great and only fifty-flve cases were reported in the whole island of Luzon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21

ingham and have taken steps to organ ize company for that purpose. mass meeting of business men was held last right and Capt. Milton Humes, chairman of the snecial committee. reported the recent conference with President Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at which MT. Smith gave assurance or favorable consideration. Captain Humes suggested that a company be organized to secure rights of way rom here 10 Birmingham and obtain permission from Congress to bridge the Tennessee River at the most available point commit fee has been appointed to draw up the articles of incorporation and the name selected Is that of the Huntsville and Birmingham Railroad Company.
 The Alabama Field Trial Club will hold its sixth annual field trials near this city beginning December 16. Sportsmen from all parts of the State will be In attendance and good sport Is anticipated. A tract of land several thousand acres in extent has been reserved for the trials. Leading events on the trials card are a derby, an all-age stake open to Alabama owned dogs and a free for all stake open to dogs from anywhere.
 The additional mill of the Dallas Man. ufacturing Company, having 26.0oo spin dies, will be put in operation within few weeks. After much delay, machin- cry is being rapidly set up and in a short time 1t will be in place. The Madison Spinning Company also is pre- pairing to begin the operation of its spin ming mill fin this city.
 The case of Cicero Hall vs the West. ernern Assurance Company. after long career fn the courts, was decided ir the Circuit Court yesterday by a judg- ment for the plaintic for s97 This case has been to the Supreme Court.
 Tn difficulty at Fisk, Ala, yesterday afternoon. Lee Hosch was shot and seri. ously wounded by Jeff Quarles. Both are farmers and were good friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Cruel ofYensa to Italy.

Rome, Nov. 20.-The Tribuna, comment ing on the proposed new law of the United States to stop the immigration of illiterates, says this measure Is a new and cruel offense to Italy. The Journal urges the Government to make a protest to the United States Government inas- much as the proposed measure will strike especially at Italy, whose emigration comprises 50 per cent of illiterates. "The Government" it concludes, must obtain a veto on the bill from President Roose- veit,. so that the measure may at least be postponed until the Italian emigrants are abla to take to the United States not only the strength of their arms, but the cultivation of their minds"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
WRECKED woRKMEN's CAMP.
Explosion of Powder Kills One Man
 and Wounds Eleven.

Sherman, Texas. Nov. 2o.-One man was killed outright and eleven were in- tured this afternoon at Langley's Spur siding on the Frisco Road, a few miles from this city, by the explosion of a large quantity of blasting owder and dynamite in a magazine of the Frisco Company. The magazine was struck by lightning, the shock setting off the pow der.
 The explosion wrecked a workman's camp close by where 150 men were quar- tered. One man was killed and eleven were injured by falling tinbers from buildings wrecked by the shock of the explosion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
PuhIic Office Building.

A movement is on foot to have the town and county buy a large lot situated on the south side of the public square and erect a handsome office building to be used by the town and county jointly. for the ac- ton of a part of the county ot- ficers and for the use of the city as a hall and city prison. The vault at the court house is entirely too small for the accommodation of the public records and they are left lying around in the probate office
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
DOG SAVES HIS MASTER.
Loses His Own Life in Rescuing His
 Owner.

Austin. Texas, Nov 20.-John Schen- ken of fredericksburg was saved from death early today by the fidelity of his dog. Schenken was camping in a lone spot nineteen miles west of Austin and early this morning he was attacked by a large pack of ravenous wolves He was overpowered by the animals and severely bitten.
 Schenken's dog came to his rescue and diverted the attention of the wolves while his master climbed into his wagon. The dog was killed and eaten by the wolves Schenken will recover, though severely wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
PhiIinnina Appointments.

Washington. Nov. 3O.-It is announced that the Philippine Commission has ap- pointed John s. Powell, Judge of the Court of First Instance, in the 14th Dis tnct of the Philippines; Adolph Wlsle- sonus. Judge of the same court in the 1st District. and James H. Blount, Judge at Large.