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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-09-04

In every State and Territory OF
the Uuion, the Republican and
Democratic State aad Territorial
conventions never fail to put in
their platform a plank praising and
endorsing the Democratic or Re
publican Governor as the case may
be. Are we to take the failure Of
the Hawaii Republican Territorial
Convention OF endorsing aud prais-
ing Governor Dole as tip that
there is nothing in his administra-
tion to be praised or endorsed?
Don't all speak at once, gentlemen!
The truthtulness of the Adver-
tiser was never better examplifed
than this morning, when it made a
sensation OF the arrest OF Sabate.
1t says that Sabate was arrested on
December 20 on the charge of fail.
ing to mail package and that be-
cause OF Sabate's connection will
tho charge be was discharged from
the service December 2 On De-
cember 2 there were no charges
against Sabate, who was not dis.
charged, but who resigned 10 accept
a position on the now defunct Re
publican. The charge was brought
three weeks after he resigned.
Sabate never was in the 2S.h Regt.
but holds an honorable discharge
from the Regiment OF which he was
mem Der. Sabate, undoubtedly,
would be glad il the Advertiser
would tell him who, in this city, las
received letters from his mother.
We have no doubt but that il he
could be convinced OF that fact by
the Morning Glory, he woould feel
very grateful and happy In spite Of
his imprIsOnment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
TODAY'S ELECTIONS
Municipal Contests in Illinois Pro-
ceeding Quietly Outside
of Chicago.

Chicago, April Municipal cleo
tions are being held throughout the
state today. The Weather is gener-
ally cold and cloudy. Early reports
show rather a light vote east. Lit
tie interest is manifested as issues
are local and party lines are general
ly disregarded. In Chacago the most
interest is centered i'm the aldermanic
contest i'm the First ward, which in
cludes the tenderloin district. be-
tween John Bath House" Coughlin.
the present incumbent. and David L.
Frank, republican, who has the en-
dnrsement of all reform organiza-
tions.- BESIDES the vote for aldermen
the citizens are balloting for or
against the aNolishment of township
governments within the city. y sep
arate ballot providing COR expressing
an opinion regarding municipal own
ership of public utilities and nomin-
alton of party candidates by direct
vote is also being cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Terrible Result of In
fraction of Mine
Rules.
THOSE WHO PERISHED
Blasts Set Off Before
Men We're Out of
the Pit.

Dayton. April Ten of the dead
and two injured miners were recov-
cred from the Nelson mine, the scene
of yesterdays explosion. There are
known still to be four more miners
in the mine and this may be increas-
ed when the debris is removed. All
the dead leave families. most of whom
are in destitute circumstances.
Chattanooga. Tenn. Apil 1.-At4:45
o clock y. M. yesterday an explosion
Of gas in the Nelson mine of the
Dayton Coal and Iron company. at
Dayton. Te- l.. ignited the dry coal
dust in the mine and caused terrific
explosion. Twenty-Five men are known
to be dead. Ten bodies have been re-
covered. Twelve bodies are still in the
mine. The dead are: Lark Hunter,
Alex. Taffer, James Franklin, John
Harney, Tom Shaver. James Harris
and L. G.. Travis-all white: George
GriffiSS, Ben Griffiss. Reese Dean. Nor
ris PiersOll. Morgan Smith. John Rob
insOn, J. L. Hill. Bryant Smith and
Mack FouSt-all colored; six others,
names unknown.
One of the Injured Will Die.
TdldIlN llJliIeu-N. L. 1teau. DOIDpr
of James Head. superintendent of the
mine, burned internally and will die.
Seriously injured-James Riley. right
leg broken, bruised; Will Presnell and
William Scarborough, badly burned;
Arthur Hughes. Tom Cummings. Hen
ry Gonyon and George Wafford. all
seriously burned. All except the last
named are white men.
Cause of the Disaster Explained.
In the Nelson mine the men are re-
quired to use safety lamps 1t is the
rule of the company for the miners
to place their fuses ready TO he lighted
for blasts just before quitting work
each day, and there are workmen
known as "firemen" who go through
the mine after all the miners are out
and set off these blasts. The miners
quit work at 4 30 p. III. yesterday. 1t
takes them about forty-five minutes to
get out of the mine. The two fire
men, who are supposed TO have caused
the explosion. are Lark Hunter and
John Harney. They shot the blasts
about 4:4J p. m. before all the miners
could get out of the mine. 1t is sup
posed that one of thefuses was de
fective and resulted in what is known
as Il blown blast
The flame shooting out from the
blast ignited the gas. which in turn
ignited the accumulation of dry coal
dust i'll the mine. The explosion that
followed wSS horrible in its intensity.
Ii shot out of the mouth of the mine
and completely wrecked the shed at
the mine entrance. Three men were
killed while standing outside the mine,
and two seriously and one fatally in
jured. This mine has been the scene
of two serious explosions in the past
In 1889 four men were killed and eight
seriously injured by an explosion of
gas. Dec. 20. 1898. an explosion of
mine dust occurred in which twenty
eight lives were lost This was caused
by miner carrying an open lamp.
contrary to regulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
MOVE TOWARD PEACE
Meeting Being Arranged Between
Leaders in South African
Struggle.

Pretoria. April President Steyn
and Gen. Delarey have been located
and a meeting between them and Act
ing President SchaIkburger is expect
ed to be arranged without further
delay. 1t is reported Gen. Botha Will
also attend the conference. Com
Tnandant Mears mas sent in word that
his command win abide by the de-
cision of the BOer government.
Commandant De Nilliers. who has
been operating in Kimberly district
sent in a flag OF truce, asking for
terms.
The peace movement. however. has
In no way interfered with the mil
tory operations. The British are
again sweeping the northwest dis
tricts of the Orange river colony
where, II is believed. they have about
1000 of Dewet's men within the cor
don.
Thirty-ninc British soldiers were
killed and - injured i'm Il railroad
wreck Sunday near Barberton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
STUDIED TOO HARD
and He Dies
Suicide.

Chicago. April covered with
snow. and with Il revolver cIutched in
the right hand. the body of Howard
Il. Miller. Il student at the Keokuk
College of Physicians and Surgeons.
mt keokul Ia. was found in Lincoln
park. Miller had been dead several
Hours when discovered. 1t is believed
he ended his life while deSpondent on
account Of Overstudy. He came TO Chi
Cago from Keokuk last Thursday.
Keollull. Ia. April Howard Il.
Miller. who killed himself at Chicago,
was member of one of the most
prominent families in Iowa, a son of
Henry L. Miller. assistant postmaster.
and stood high in Masonic circles. The
young man was Il student in the junior
class at the KeOkuk medical college.
and a leader of his class. He had
studied hard for the approaching eX-
aminationS. He left home after break
fast on Thursday to so to the hospital.
and nothing more was heard of him
until. news came of his suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
FIGHT FOR A BRIDE
Girl at Battle Creek Watches Her
Lovers Struggle for
Her.

Battle Creek. Neb., April Her
bert Stavcly and viii I.oSey. rivals for
for the hand of Miss Stasia Severa.
fought with bare fists. in which LOsey
came off victor in Il double sense. The
two youths have been paying atten-
ton to Miss Severa who is Il decided
beauty. for some time past, and late
ly their jealousy of each other has
grown acute. Last Thursday Losey
called on the young woman at her
home and found Stavely seated in the
parlor.
Angry words were passed and LoSey
threw out Il challenge, which was
promptly accepted. The fight took
place in the public street and was
ended by the arrest of both pdftici-
pants. who were sentenced to pay u
small fine and costs. Stavely suffered
Il broken nose. while LoSey was unin-
jured, except for bruise on the fore
arm. Miss Severa refereed the fight
and declared LoSey the winner. Their
wedding is ANNOUNCED for May l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
WAR SHIP SENT
To Scene of Revolution i'm San Do
mingo as "A Pre-
caution.

Washington. April 1.-The state de
partment having been advised by ca
BILE of a revolutionary movement in
Santo Domingo has requested the
navy department To send warship
there, and the Machias, now at San
Juan. Porto Rico, will probably start
across today.
The trouble is not believed to be
serious. but il is deemed well TO
have a ship there as a matter of pre-
caution.
San Domingo. April 1.-The town
Of Barahona. on the south coast. was
attacked and captured by revolution
lists after Il severe fight. in which forty
were killed or wounded. Later Il gov
ernment gunboat bombarded BarahOna
and landed troops. who took the town.
The revolutionists retired to Il strong
hold in the neighborhoOd.
The Dominican minister of war has
proceeded to Barahona with other
troops. and will take severe measures
to re-estabIiSh order. This revolution
airy activity is. for the present. con-
fined to Barahona. The Dominican
congress has declared that martial law
he established throughout the whole
republic. and that the constitutional
guarantees be suspended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
FORCED TO LIVE
Police Interfere With an Attempt at
Suicide i'm ST.
Louis.

st, Louis. April 1.-Everett. q.
Baker. of Terrc Haute. Ind, former
cashier of the bank at Harrisburg,
Ills. attempted suicide by jumping in
to the Mississippi river here. but the
interference of the police defeated his
purpose.
TeTre Hautc, Ind, April 1.-Everett
G. Baker. who attempted to commit
suicide at ST. Louis. came TO TerFe
Haute last November from HARRISBURG,
Ills. with his brother-in-law, Charles
Jones, to engage in the restaurant bust
mss.
They purchased restaurant in the
Albert Hotel building, on Ninth street,
near Chestnut. from Peter Harvey.
The men remained in partnership until
January. when Baker, ii is said. drew
the firms money on deposit at Nc
Keen's bank and disappeared. His
wife left him shortly before that time
because. she said. he drank heavily.
She is living with her sister ut 925
North Second avenue. Jones made no
attempt to prosecute Baker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
IOWA ELECTIONS
Returns From Various Cities Where
Contests Occurred
Yesterday.

Des Moinos. Ia.. April 1.-Returns
of the city election give james BFen-
ton. Republican. for mayor. GOO ma
jority over John ]. Hartenbower. Dem
ocrat and present incumbent. who was
running on Il Citizens ticket. The
indications are that the whole Repub-
lican city ticket is elected, except one
or two aldermen.
DenisOn, Ia. April This town,
the home of Secretary of the Treas
ury Shaw and Representative Connor.
went Democratic by Il majority of
-. Last fall the town gave Governor
Cummins. Republican. 200 majority
There was no local issue.
Creston. Ia. April 1.-The election
in this city resulted in Democratic
victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
BARS THEM
Base Investment Companies Cannot
DO Business i'm the
State.

Springfield. iIls.;' April Accord
ing To an opinion rendered by Attor-
ney General Hamlin. investment COM
panieS cannot do business ia Illinois
under the foreign corporation act. as
hundreds of them have been seeking
to do for several mouths past. Judge
Hamlin says that the nature of the
business outlined by these concerns
brings them under the head of bank
ing or looming companies. and that
they cannot tIke advantage of the for
eign corporation act. Local authorities
can now proceed against the agents of
unauthorized concerns. and il is he
lieved that the so-called investment
business will he stopped.
Previous to the time the investment
companies and their business methods
were brought into question several of
the companies made application for
leave TO do business in Illinois. As
they appeared 10 be regularly iucOr-
por;lted in the states where they orig
mated. and no complaints against them
Lad been made. they were admitted.
They had commenced to do 4 thriving
business when the attention Of the
secretary Nyas called to the fact that
II gents were making all sorts OF eN-
travagant promises to secure invest
ments.
The secretary made inquiry concern
ing the companies and learned that at
least some of them We're fakes: that
they had no assets. and there was lit
tie probability they would ever pay
to the men who put money
into them After this he gave inStruc-
tionS to the corporation clerks to refuse
all future applicants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
TAKING UP CHARGES
Those Involving Danish West Indies
Sale Before Congressional
Committee.

Washington, April 1.-Investiga-
tion of the charges made i'm connec-
tion with the Danish West Indies pur-
chase was begun today before the
special committee appointed by
Speaker Henderson. Niels Gron. who
brought the charges to the attention
of Representative Richardson, was
the first witness. Gron took up the
various branches of the case and said
he represented those constituting the
mo sale" party in Denmark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
A QUICK CHANGE
How Man Who Did Not Get One
Bride Straightway Took
Another.

English. Ind. April Harry Hill.
Il railroad man Of Louisville. Ky. came
to English to marry Il girl who had
been his sweetheart for years. but re-
turned to Louisville with another girl
as his bride. He arrived eight hours
late. and the bride-to-be, rather than
to disappoint the guests who had as
sembled to see the wedding. obIigingly
married another man.
Hill. not wishing to return to Louis
wills without Il bride. hastily wooed
another girl, won her consent. and mar
ried her before the guests dispersed.
He then returned to Louisville with
his bride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
A SHOCKING STORY
Robert Krissig Tells How Louis
G. Toombs Murdered
Carrie Larsen.
WOMAN WAS CHoKED TO DEATH
Her Body Then Weighted and
Dropped Through
Hole in Ice.

Chicago, April 1.-Robert Krissig,
whose accusation brought about the
arrest of Louis q. Toombs for the muir
der of Carrie Larsen last winter, was
placed on the witness stand TODAY
Witness testified the night of the
murder he was lying in bunk on the
boat. Toombs. undressed, was also
lying down. Carrie Larsen was i'm her
stateroom and in order to get her
out Toombs ordered her to come out
and cook supper. When she left the
room she was attacked by Toombs
and assaulted. In the ensuing strug-
gle Toombs choked the Larsen girl to
death, leaving the body ON the cabin
floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Committed by a Negro
Servant in PhiIadeI-
phia Family.
ALL FOR REVENGE
Kills Mother and Daugh-
ter and Wounds
Child.


Philadelphia, April William
Lane. aged 35, coIored. servant en-
Ployed by Charles +. Furbash. today
shot and killed Mrs. Ellen Furbash.
aged ~. her daughter Madaline, aged
10. and probably fatally wounded her
daughter Bloise, aged :. Lane made
his escape.
He had been suspected of stealing
money from his employer. and today
warrant was sworn out for his ar
rest by Mrs. Furbash.
Lane learned this and committed
the crime in revenge.
Lane Finally Captured.
Lane. the murderer, WAS captured
in Camden, y. j.. this afternoon and
brought back TO this city and locked
up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
New cn,Iege Management.

Des Moines. Ia. April lowing to
the resignation of Professor c. G..
Rearick and his retirement from the
financial control OF Highland Park col
Iege. new organization has been eff
fected. as follows: o. II. LOngwell,
president: J. q. Rounds. treasurer; u.
G. ThOrnburG. secretary; trustees. j.
r. Ollie. president of Dixon college at
Dixon. Ills. and II. y. Crawford The
advent of the new president and man
agement does not involve any change
in the faculty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
DEATH FOLLOWS JOY
Sad Accident Overtakes n wedding
Party in Kan


St. Marys, Kan, April Ia Union
Pacific passenger train struck a car
riage containing a party returning
from "A dance carly this morning near
Rossville, killing Fred Smith, Edward
Smith and Minnie Mainey. and prob
ably fatally injuring Mrs. Fred Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith were mar
ried last sunday. The wedding day
of Miss Mainey and Edward Smith
was fixed for Sunday next. All were
residents of Rossville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
FRATERNALTEMPLE
Movement to Build a Fine Struct-
ure at the St. Louis
Exposition.
PRES IDENT AN HONORARY MEMBER
Also Ex-Governer Francis, OF Mis-
souri, - All the Fraternal
Bodies TO Cooperate.

st. Louis. April 1.-The board of di-
rectors of the Worlds Fair FEaternal
Building association, ut its meeting
March -, elected to active member
ship i'm the association Theodore
Roosevelt. HIS certificate of member
ship. the first issued by the associa-
tion, is on parchment and will be per-
sonally presented to Roosevelt by Rep
resentative Charles l.. JOY, of st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
ELEVEN DROWNED IN
COLLISION AT SEA

London. April Eleven men were
drowned as the result of a collision
this morning near Nap Lightship be-
tween the channel passenger steamer
Alma and the British ship Cambrian
Prince. The latter sank Immediate
IL and eleven of her crew perished.
The Alma returned to Southampton
badly damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Corbe.t Is Pining for a right.

jamestown. y. Y. April 1-Ex-
Champion James J. COrbett departs
from Washington on the night of April
Is. for san Francisco. Corbett will be
mt the l'ingSide on the night of the
battle between JeffrieS and Fitzsim-
mons. and ut the conclusion of the
fight will challenge the winner. This
action viii take place providing that
COrbett's previous proposition is not
accepted. which is to take the place of
F'itZSimmonS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
.DickD Oglesby's Youngest SON.

Springfield, Ills, April 1.-Jasper Il.
Oglesby. who won Il bride i'm less
time than. ii took him to cross the At
lantic. is the youngest son of former
Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Until
recently he has been in school in the
east \ short time ago he sailed for
Europe. His brother. Colonel John ID.
Oglesby, is secretary to Governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
New scheme in window Glass.

Pittsburg. Pa. April 1.-The FEEDER
alton Window Glass company. with Z
capital stock of S50O.O00. IL reorganiza-
tion of the cooperative companies. has
been formed. The new company will
be strong organization and will buy
out the products of the various factc-
riCS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Dust storm Hurts the Farmers.

louisville. Neb.. April IA sand
and dust storm has been raging in this
part of Cass county for nearly ten
days. Sunday it was the worst. In
the country along the roads the loose
soil is piled up from ten to sixteen
inches high. The soil from the fall
blowing has been carried away in
places. leaving the unplowed soil al
most bare The dust is burying much
IN Nvhenf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Going To BE a star-Gazer.

Chicago, April 1.-Sherburne w
I;urnham. clerk of the United States
circuit court since 1892. has resigned
his position to devote his time to as
tronomy. Bhrnham was senior as;ron-
pmer at the Lick observatory in Cali
forn;a when he accepted the appOinr-
aIent to the federal court clcrkship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
BIG BUILDING ASSOCIATION
FINANCIALLY EMBARRASSED

New York. April Judge La
combe. in the United States circuit
court today appointed a receiver for
the Columbia Mutual Building and
Loan association. of sew York, ma
tional concern. II is alleged that
100000 of the associations assets
are practically worthless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Gone to TaIk ). ban the President.

Sioux Falls. $. D.. April Right
Rev. Thomas O'Gorman. Roman Cath
olic bishop of South Dakota. has gone
to Washington to hold conference
with President Roosevelt in reference
to the proposed purchase by the United
States Of the lands held by the friars
in the Philippine islands,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Kcnt rheir GRAIN 1oo LONG.

Wabash. Ind. April Wabash
county farmers have made frequent
errors by refusing fair price for
their grain. During the winter anX-
ions purchasers offered 40 cents a
bushel for corn. but farmers. who had
an abundance of it. refused to sell for
less than so cents. Thousands of bush
els of corn are now in this county,
awaiting buyers at % cents. while
Wabash dealers offer . and cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Raising T,nnd. for ,Ir.- AItreld.

Chicago. April Friends Of the late
John =. AltGeld are at work raising
funds for his widow by subscription
They have undertaken to supply her
with cash for her needs for the rest Of
her life. Just now they hope to make
the fund reach total of 10000. This
action is considered necessary by the
friends of the late ex-govern06. He is
said by them to have left his widow
.s@.rilesS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Money for an Old Ladies' Home.

Leavenworth. Kan.,' April Mrs.
William Small. it is announced. has
donated $4,000 to establish an Old
Ladies' Rest in this city. which is to
stand as memorial to her late hus-
band. William Small. who was pio-
neer merchant of Leavenworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Maryland Women Admitted to the Bar

Annapolis. Md. April 1.-The house
has passed the senate bill TO permit
the admission of women as members
of the bar by vote of "a to 9. The
bill bars no one on account of color. 1t
was introduced in the interest of Miss
Eta Maddox. who was graduated
from Il Baltimore law school last year
but was debarred by decision of the
courts from practiCing in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
Civil Service Rules win Govern.
FAKE OF THE CHfLEAN EDITOR
Captain Perry. of the Iowa. Has to Declare
Himself Not a Chump.


Washington. April Secretary
Long has received from Captain Perry.
commanding the battleShip Iowa, Il re
ply to the departments inquiry regard
ing certain alleged indiScreet remarks
which were reported to have been made
hy that officer at Chilean banquet.
Captain Perry declares that while in
Chile he was not at any time present
at any dinner. breakfast. luncheon. sup.
per or any other meal where any toaSt
or speech was made by him or others.
Nor did he at any time say anything
either in public or private. that could
be construed to mean that he favored
Argentine or Chile in the event of
war.
The report, he says. undoubtedly
grew out of visit of the intendente
of Conception to .the Iowa. on which
occasion that official was invited into
his cabin. where he offered him glass
of wine and said to him: Permit me.
sir. to propose your good health. The
best wish | can offer you is that peace
may prevail in your country"
Captain Perry says that he is as in
uocent of making the alleged indis-
Greet remarks as he is of offering to
sell the Iowa. which was currently
reported in Chilean newspapers. Sec
retary Long has replied to Captain
Perry. informing him that his eXpla-
nation is perfectly satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
A THOUSAND WORKMEN
STRIKE IN NEW YORK

Niagara Falls. y. Y. April IA
thousand men representing the build
ing trades in this city struck today
for an advance in wages and an
eight-hour working day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-01
IMMENSE WAREHOUSES; LOST
ARE VALUED AT $500, 900

Louisville. Ky, April 1.-The large
warehouses of Peaslee Gaulbert COM
pany were destroyed by fire today.
The buildings were&lled. with paints
and oils. The loss is about $2OO,0OO.