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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
WIDOWS LEAVE
SOLDIERS HOME
Refuse to Turn Over Their Pensio
Money and Go Else
where.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 7.-Seven
of the twenty-siX widowed pensioners
of the Soldiers Home have refused to
obey the mandate of the board of man
ayers, which requires them to turn over
portion of their pensions for their
maintenance in the home and have
packed their few earthly treasures and
left the home. The names of those
who refused and have left are: Mrs
West, of Frankfort; Mrs. Ruger, How
ard City; Mrs. Mcnamara, Grand
Rapids; Mrs. Tucker, Cedar Springs;
Mrs. Chase Grand Rapids; Mrs. Keith,
Detroit; Mrs. Helen Mer vine, Grand
Rapids.
There is Il law in effect providing
that when persons enter one of these
homes and accept support from the gov
ernment they shall turn over to the au-
thorities in charge their pension mon
ey- The law never was enforced here
until recently, when the authorities
took up the matter and called for COM
pliance with the law. Old soldiers
and friends of the widows have started
subscription to furnish funds for the
advancement of the interests of the
widows in the courts, and bill is
also being prepared for the legislature
which, it is hoped. will knock out the
order of the board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
HE WAS "HEELED" ALL RIGHT
Principal in a Shooting Case at Frisco
Unlosds His Armament in the
Court Room.

San Francisco. Jan. IA sensation
al incident marked the proceedings of
the trial of T'ruXtOn Beale and Thomas
Williams. Jointly charged with shoot
ing Editor Marriott few months ago.
Williams, who is president of the Cali
fOrnia Jockey club. was on the stand
and was asked by the prosecuting at
torney if he was armed.
Williams in reply produced Il revOlv-
er, which he said was the one used in
self-defenSe against Marriott. In re-
spOnse to Il second question if he car
ried further arms. Williams produced
a large dagger. The court took pos
session of the weapons. Williams de-
clared that he carried the revolver and
knife to protect himself against diShOn-
est horsemen whom he had caused to
be ruled off the turf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
EvANsvILLES COURT SCANDAL
Judge Rasch Challenges Five of the Bar
Committee Appointed to Tnves-
tigate His Case.

Evansville. Ind. Jan. THE COM
mittee of ten appointed by the local
bar association to investigate the
charges that Judge Louis o. Rasch. of
the circuit court. had attempted to
collect 500 rom \. {. Hawkins. pro-
bate commissioner, and $3.50 from John
\. Sanders. bdiliff. both of whom are
appointees Of Judge Rasch. came to Il
sudden close at noon Monday. 1t was
charged that Il portion of the COM
mittee was unfair TO the judge. and
that official had the opportunity to ap-
pear and offer objection.
He challenged five of the commit
teemen-Judge Maier, Judge Richard
son. William Blakey. Il. G. Richard
son and Frank Il. Posey. and they will
retire in favor of others. to be chosen
at another meeting of the bar aSSo-
citation. The Rasch scandal continues
to he the sensation of the hour. and
much feeling is springing up between
citizens who are for and against the
iudGe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
MITcHELL's CKOss-ExAM1NAT1oN
What 1t Brought Out-Judge Gray Criti-
cises Pennsylvania Law.

In answer to questions of the mine
workers leader the Lackawanna
county sheriff said he had employed
about forty or fifty deputy sheriffs and
that they were paid by the coal COM
panies. He said he could not say that
a general state of lawleSsneSs existed
in the county, there was a reign of
terror in existence in some localities.
Among other things he said that as Il
rule crowds dispersed when he or
dered them so to do, and that strik-
ing mine workers whom he knew he
knew obeyed his orders the same as
other persons. He also said that the
second contingent of troops sent into
his county was ordered there without
his request.
This appeared to satisfy Mitchell,
and General Wilson took the witness
in hand and asked him why the county
did not pay the deputy sheriffs. The
sheriff replied that the companies had
made the request for protection, and
counsel for the witness explained that
it was the law in Pennsylvania that
the company asking for protection was
compelled to pay for it. This eXplana-
tion rather surprised Chairman Gray,
who said: II am not familiar with
such an un-American law. When the
county or the state relinquiSheS the
duty of maintaining and protecting life
and property and keeping the peace,
then they are open TO criticism"
Lyman Croop. of Plymouth, near
Wilkesbarre, IL 69-year-old mine work
er. was an interesting witness. He
told of having been beaten on several
occasions while on his way to work,
and of having complained to Justice
of the Peace Philip Walters, of Plym-
outh. for protection. but without sue
cess. The squire, he said. would do
nothing for him, and he could not tell
why.
Counsel for the miners, in cross-eX-
animation, tried to show that the jus
tice of the peace could not act be-
cause the witness did not give him suf-
ficient evidence. Chairman Gray did
not place much weight on this. and
said: THE justice of the peace deserves
all the advertising he got here, pill
Ioried as a Justice of the peace who
failed to do his duty" The entire day
was taken up in hearing the stories
told of intimidation, boycotting, and
personal violence.
The attorneys for the non-union men
say they find it difficult to bring wit
nesses before the commission, because
they fear bodily harm. AS the COM
mission cannot compel the presence of
any person counsel asked the commits
sion to invite the desired persons to
come here and testify and the request
was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07

waging between the state of MinneSo-
ta and the Northern Securities COM
pany TO prevent the alleged connec-
tion of the Great Northern and Nor
thern Pacific railway companies.
After reviewing the progress made
in the states suit against the com
pany. the governor says he believes
the state laws Will be sustained and
an attempt to evade them viii be de-
feated.
He says, however. il is the impera-
tive duty of the state to adopt such
additional laws as may be necessary
for the proper regulation and control
of trusts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Much Smallpox at Indianapolis.

indianapolis. Jan. .. - Dr. Eugene
Buehler. city sanitarian. says that if
the smallpox situation grows more seri-
Gus the health board will he compelled
to order general vaccination in the
schools. and bar unvaccinated pupils
therefrom. -Four more deaths from
smallpox have occurred and twenty
four new cases of the disease have
been discovered by the health board
authorities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
OHIO MATRIMONIAL
AGENT Is IN TROUBLE

Marietta, Ohio. Jan. Mrs. Laura
Stackhouse was arrested here today
for fraudulent use of the mails in adj
vertising for a husband and eXtorting
money from applicants. She con-
fessed. Her business has been extern
sive throughout the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
snnnnsed rn Re a Famons RandIt.

Butte. Mont, Jan. Chief of Po-
lice O'Brien, of Anaconda. has arrested
Joe Smith upon instructions from Chief
Detective Macfetridge. Of the Northern
Pacific, at st. Paul, on suspicion of be-
ing the. famous bandit who single-hand-
ed held up and robbed the North Coast
limited on the Northern Pacific about
two months ago at BearmOuth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Inevitable Occurs Once More.

Rochester. Ind, Jan. while hunt
ing i'll the fields near Green Oak, the
14-year-old son of Thomas Dubois was
creeping through a wire fence, pulling
his shotgun after him. The hammer
caught on the wire, the load was dis
charged. and both of the hunters
hands were shot and mangled so he
will be cripple for life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
LITTLE KING DIssUADED
FROM ATTENDING FUNERAL

Madrid, Jan. 7.-King Alfonso. who
had expressed his intentfOn of attend
ing Sagasta's funeral today. was dis
suaded by the ministers. who feared
political demonstrations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
DEDICATED AT CAPITAL

Washington, Jan. 7.-Washington's
new public library donated by Andrew
Carnegie was dedicated this after
noon. The president and cabinet and
other prominent men attended the
ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Pawned Half a Ton of Coal.

Chicago. Jan. IA new article for
pawn came to the attention of the
police when Leo Lowy, Il bartender
living at 159 Fremont street, displayed
a receipt from n Clark street broker
calling for the delivery of a half ton
of coal if he failed to return $1.T5
which he had borrowed within thirty
daVS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
GIVES UP OFFICE
Marmaduke Leaves the Service
of Colombia as Captain of
the Bogota.
HIS YANKEE GREW HAS ALSO QUIT
Ship Did Not Make Much History,
Having Been in But One
Engagement.

Washington, Jan. I. - United States
citizens as mercenaries of Il South
American republic have proved IL
failure. Captain Henry II. Marina
duck, soldier Of fortune. and his crew
Of men recruited in this country have
abrOgated their contract with the Co
lOmbian government and left the gun
boat BogOta, which they took from a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
socialism Grows in the West.

I'erre Haute. Ind, Jan. 7.-Eugene
V. Debs. who has been in the far west
on Iecturing tour. leaves this week
for Iowa TO fill engagements in that
state, after which he goes to Ohio and
then to Illinois, closing his season in
that state in May. Debs says that the
growth of socialism in the west is
greater than is appreciated in this Sec
tion of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
HOUSE MILITARY BILL
ABOUT $4,000, 900 SHORT

Washington, Jan. THE house
committee on military affairs today
concluded the promises of the army
appropriation bill, which will carry
an appropriation of $72,53S,337, about
$5.OOO,0OO less than the estimate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
NJ. A. c. Has Coal to Burn.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. THE Agri-
cultural college has obtained two cars
of soft coal. removing the fear that
it might be impossible to reopen the
college. This will last until more that
is ordered arrives. Coke will be used
in the greenhouses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
THINKS STATE WILL WIN.
BOY MURDERER
PAYS THE PENALTY
Paul Woodward is Hanged for Dou.
BILE Crime at Cam
den, n. j.

Camden, y. j., Jan. Paul Wood
ward was hanged here this morning
for the murder of two boys, John Cof-
fin and Price Jennings, last October.
Woodward poisoned the boys for the
purpose of robbery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Forty Year. a Mail Carrier.

Richmond. Ills, Jan. AFTER hav-
ing served Uncle Sam faithfully for
over forty years as mail-carrier be-
tween Richmond station and pOstOffice.
Felix Hug. has rendered his resigna-
ton. Hugg was born in Lorraine,
France, Feb. 4. 1923.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
WELL KNOWN IOWA MAN
DIES AT MARSHALLTOWN

Marshalltown. Iowa. Jan. ALBERT
c. Abbott, well known to the oil trade
home here today. aged 61. He was
past grand master of Iowa Masons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Gov OdeII's Message.

Albany. Jan. Gov. Odell. in his
annual message tu the Legislature
which convened today. recommends
the enactment of new legislation Civ
ing power to the judiciary to arbi-
trate disputes between employer and
employe whenever the necessaries of
life are involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Fell In Front ofa Train.

Valparaiso, Ind. Jan. =. - William
McAlpin at Hebron, this county, fell
in front of a Panhandle fast train Non
day night while standing on the de
pot platform and was cut TO pieces.
He was 81 years old and leaves a
family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
ALTON TRAIN DERAILED
BYA MISPLACED SWITCH

Higginsville, Mo, Jan. THE Alton
train from Kansas City was derailed
here last night by a misplaced switch
The passengers received severe
shaking up, but no one was seriously
injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Three Bitten by "A Mad Dog.

Racine. Wis. Jan. 7.-During a rag
ing blizzard last night three persons
were seriously bitten by a mad dog.
The injury are: Mrs. John Miephoff; /;
Vigo Peterson. aged IA. paper carrier;
Gertrude Heinse, aged 13. Physicians
the wounds The dog was
killed by a policeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
POSSE OF CITIZENS
FIGHT WITH BURGLARS

Eagle, Wis. Jan. I'm an encoun-
ter between a posse of citizens and
four burglars early today one robber
was probably fatally shot and anoth-
er captured. The other two escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
BLIZZARD rs RAGING
IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

zard is raging in central Illinois with
the heaviest snowfall of the winter.
The mercury is falling rapidly. Rail
road traffic is delayed by snow drifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Michigan Legislature Meets.

Lansing, Jan. THE Michigan leg
islature met at noon today The gov
ernor'S message viii be read tomor-
row. Both houses in caucus last
night declared for Alger for senator.
which means his election by the joint
session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07

Omaha, Neb., Jan. THE annual
meeting of the Nebraska and Iowa
Implement Dealers association began
this morning with a debate on thresh-
ing machines, harvesting machines
and a closer union of retail dealers
and success of the organization. The
discussion was participated in by rep
resentatives of the trade generally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Gov. Van SAINT Discusses
Minnesota Pro-
Ceedings
AGAINST BIG MERGER
FaVorS Additional Laws
Gov. Ode11'S Mes
sage in New York.

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. I'm the pres
ence of both houses of the Legislature
Samuel Il. Van SAINT today was sworn
in for the second term as governor of
Minnesota
st. Paul, Jan. I'm his biennial
message Gov. Van SAINT deals eN-
haustively with the local controversy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
ILLINOIS SOLONS MEET.
CHINA is WARNED
TO PAY IN GOLD
Foreign Ministers Write a Note
That Carries
Threat.

Pekin, Jan. AT a meeting today
all the foreign ministers except Con-
ger signed joint note informing the
Chinese government that failure to
fulfill its obligations in refusing to
pay the war indemnity on a gold ba-
sis, as provided for by the peace pro-
tocol, would entail grave conse-
quences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
SCORE OF LIVES ARE LOST
BY FLOOD IN AUSTRIA

Vienna. Jan. About a score of
lives were lost in Austria as a result
of floods. caused by the breaking up
of the ice in the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Mitchell as an Examiner.

Sheriff Scnadt was then turned over
to the miners for rcross-eXamination. To
the surprise of most persons Mitchell
took up the examination. It is not
known whether he decided to do it be
cause his principal attorney. c. =. Oar
row, of Chicago. had not arrived from
the west. or because Mitchell was per-
sonally well acquainted with the sher-
iff. It was the first time that Mitchell
had attempted crOss-examination to any
extent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07

In the eleven states interested in the
industry 100000 acres are sown in
sugar. beets. .--------.-------e-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Reduced by the Republicans.

After the war Captain Marmaduke
engaged i'll private business, but was
unsuccessful. During the two admin
istrations of Cleveland he held an i'm
portant position in the war depart
ment. but upon the return of the Re
publican party to power was reduced
to the position of S1.0CO clerk on
the temporary roll. where he remained
until shortly before he went to South
America. The Bogota and its crew
from the United States engaged in one
naval fight in which a number of
small vessels of the insurgents were
sunk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
COLOMBIAN CRUISER BOGOTA.

Pacific coast port about four months
ago to fight the craft of the insurgents.
Word to this effect reached Washing
ton yesterday from Panama. 1t is I'M
derstoOd that Colombia agreed to re-
lease the United Statesan tars from
their agreement and that they will
sail Immediately for New York. Last
August it became known that Cap
tain Marmaduke had decided TO leave
this country never to return
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07

sists of two ships crews of four divis-
ions each. The first ships crew, as well
as the captains headquarters, is To-
Gated in Chicago; the armory is at %
Michigan avenue. The headquarters
of the second ships crew, and one
division. is at Moline, one division at
Rock Island. one at Alton and one at
Quincy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
INQUIRY RESUMED
Strike Commission Again at Work
Hearing About the Anthra-
cite Troubles.
MITCHELL AS A oRoss-ExAMINER
Sheriff Schadt Tells of a Reign of Ter
ror-Witnesses Said To Be
Afraid to Testify.

Philadelphia, Jan. Z. Twenty-Five
men. all but one of whom were en-
ployed in and about the coal mines.
appeared before the anthracite coal
strike commission at its first sessions
In this city yesterday, and recited tales
OF persecution they and others under
went during the late coal strike be-
cause they chose to work rather than
join the strikers. The single exception
was Charles II. Schadt, of Scranton.
the sheriff of Lackawanna county, and
his presence on the stand under the
cross-examination of John Mitchell
was a feature of the days proceed
ingS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
MarmaduKe Takes a Command.

The former Confederate naval Of
ficer. graduate of the United States
naval academy and survivor of the
battle between the Monitor and the
Merrimac. resigned his position in the
war department and accepted a COM
mission as captain in the navy of the
Colombian government. He left for
Seattle, where he took command of the
new war vessel purchased by Senior
Concha. the Colombian minister to the
United States. With Captain Marina
duke went two eX-gunners of the Unit
ed States navy and n number of sea
men and marines who had been re-
cruited in this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
He Served with the Confederates.

Captain Marmaduke is the brother
of-GOvernor Marmaduke. of Missouri.
and comes of Il family wealthy be-
fore the war and ruined by that con-
flict. Shortly after his graduation from
the naval academy the civil war be-
gan, and Marmaduke. Il believer in the
doctrine of state rights resigned his
commission in the United States navy
and took service under the stars and
bars. He participated in many en-
gagements, and was an officer on the
ironclad Merrimac during its battle
with the Monitor. and later served on
the ram Alabama in its battle with the
Hartford and other vessels of CommO-
dore Farragut's Mississippi squadron.
He was Il watch officer on the Ala
bama when the ram was sunk by
torpedo fired by Lieutenant Gushing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07
Non-Union Mems witnesses.

When the commission began its ses-
sions in the United States circuit court
room in the federal building here at
IL a. III. yesterday Attorneys Joseph
O'Brien, of Scranton. and John II.
Lenahan, of Wilkesbarre. representing
the non-union men. resumed the call
ing of their witnesses. Sheriff Schadt
was the second witness called. The
sheriff, in direct examination, said
among other things that he issued IL
proclamation shortly after the strike
was inaugurated calling upon all per-
sons in the county to keep the peace:
that it was difficult to get men to act
as deputy sheriffS; that i'll most cases
where there was trouble it was usual
ly over when he or his men arrived.
and that the disturbances became so
numerous and serious that he had to
call on the governor for troops. He
had appealed to Mitchell to assist in
keeping the peace, and the miners
president promised to do so and in sew
eral instances was of material help to
the sheriff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-07

Continued on Page Two.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

LII the world knows that Pope Plus
+ ~asboF1H4 In Of
~. Riesi, provice of Treviso, district
,Sof castelFanee, FtalyI BIT pegksps ysry|
afew have Considered the influences thaat
ouch n a birthplace :hazEhad on the life of
stne present popes :s...x- r. ..re.tt. L
m Young Sarto was the favorite of every
-7body in his birthplace. He had pecu-
i ;sna aRi {Jys ;a v; sq }5sss
Msters IN their gauaes,ta3k with the trades
-sSnen, argue politics with the townsmen
S9r discuss some point in philosophy or
heology with t4 he FPYryAsha ii7fIffts " ]
az So was he lit his gubsed6eHt career,
'ssnd when .heswas asimple, humble: priest
land when cardinal and prince of the
Church he was constantly surrounded by
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

A0SA |A@<IA, A4A9toAAqN " ~ rs 0lllA. e1|olQS
vs. Active Work. $: (, -.<,~s:~s
case In a series *of controversial letters
With the slate' Prof: Max Mu1ler,,0f OK
ford ,aWon millions :of adherents for the
Boer cause throughout the Father
land: g. = 1888 :: ~s,..gs
After. McKinley's sdeath7the: old pro-
lessor cherished the hope, that, Roose:
velt''s Dutch ANCESTRY would lead him to
bring about American Intervention in
the Beers behalf He said that >"since
1776 the United States, which won their
independence with foreign aid, had owed
the world a debt: of honor which Roose-
welt ought to discharge" It was pointed
out to the professor that the Beers had
had the moral sympathy of many of the
American people from the start. -~
THAT may be-, he replied, .":but Pla-
tonic love never bore children"
In 1901 Prof. Mommsen again stirred
the German people with an appeal in be-
half of university freedom, which he con-
cefved to be endangered by the kaiser's
proposed appointment of a Catholic pro-
lessor to the chair of history at the Unit
versity of Strassburg. He attacked the
emperor's proposal mercilessly, and rail-
lied around him such a distinguished
array of scholars that the threatened in
novation at strassburg was quietly
abandoned by order from the highest
quarter. T. 8 -: =. -. - = -
Last year, just when the kaiser was
travelling up and down the country, de-;
nouncing the social democrats as abet-
tors of murder and enemies of the state.
Mommsen issued brilliant manifesto,
hailing the socialists as the one political
party Of Germany entitled to respect
and advocating that liberal thinkers
flock to their standard. His appeal feIl
on deaf: ears, because German liberals
are hopelessly divided by factional strife.
yet the manifesto was striking proof
Of the historian personal courage and
unWithering mental power. 20, ,;s#s2' I.
Prof: Mommsen has raised family 81
Is children and Is surrounded BY grand
children by the dozen: He lives III e 81.
tremely modest style III Bic. old -fash-
Toned st6hs idencssf1n i char ottanburr
the lovely western suburb Of Berlin. ana
spends his days In the bosom 81. his a. "a.
pansiYe family now and then producing
an oracular sort of Communication Tor &
favored period icaI like DR.. Barth'a M "a.
ton OF rearranging Ifs fnYaluable cnlss
lection Of books, writings and memo memoirs h
4 He has q keen sense OF hume ana RS.
uuently. bespeakss sympath v for III 1ta,.a.lr