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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs ELECT
Grand Omcers Chosen at Convention at
Little Rock.


Little Rock, Ark. Oct S.-At yester-
days session of the 32d triennial con
vocation of Royal Arch Masons of the
United States the following general
grand officers were elected:
High Priest-Arthur q. Pollard,
Lowell, Mass.
King-Willam Swain, Milwaukee,
Wis.
scribe-Nathan Kingsley, AustiH,
Mimi.
Treasurer-John NJ. Carter, Balti-
more.
secretary-Christopher G. Fox, Buf-
falo, reelected.
Captain of the Host-Bernard G.
Witt Henderson. Ky.
Principal Soiourner-George f. Cor
son. Washington. d. c.
Royal Arch Captain-Frederick w.
Craig. DeS MoineS. Iowa.
Master Third Neil-William F. Kuhn,
Kansas City.
Master Second Veil-Bestor G.
Brown. Topeka. Kan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
ELLSWORTH HOMESTEAD
PRESENTED TO D. A. r

Hartford, Conn, Oct. S.-The Els
worth homestead in Windsor was for
mally presented today to the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution by
the descendants of Oliver Ellsworth,
third chief justice of the United
States.
The place has been restored by the
Daughters, who have filed it with
rare old furniture and made it beau
tiful in every way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Two storms in Minnesota.

GOOdhue, Minn., Oct. s. - a small
tornado four miles east of here did
considerably damage TO buildings in
its path and many windows We're
broken. No one was injured so far as
known.
Albert Lea, Mimi, Oct. S.-A storm
of unusual fury passed over the cOun-
ty, and in the vicinity of Clark's Grove
did considerable damage to property.
One man is reported killed near there,
but the report lacks confirmation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Belief in Supernatural
Is No Proof of Insanity

indianapolis, Oct. SIN a decision
handed down by the supreme court
yesterday it was held that a mans
belief in hidden treasures buried by
the Indians and guarded by enchant-
ment, or his belief in witchcraft does
not prove him to be insane. 1t was
pointed out that Blackstone and Sir
Matthew Hale believed in witches and
in burning them. A judgment declar-
ing the will of Joseph Wait invalid
was reversed for lack of evidence.
The evidence showed that Wait spent
much time wandering over his own
and his neighbors' farms near Indian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Injury Received on the
Football Field is Fatal

Chicago, Oct. s.-Gustave Becker.
the 1S-year-old student who was in
jured in a practice game. of football
on the Lake Forest academy field
three weeks ago, died at Alice Home
yesterday. Young Becker entered the
Lake Forest school for boys last Sep
tember. and two days later was IA
tally hurt. His spine was thought to
be injured. and he was taken at once
to the Alice Home hospital An eX-
animation was made and it was found
that the only hope of saving Becker's
life was in substituting silver plate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08

apolis trying to find an enchanted
treasure by means of small ball
hung on a string. Judge Hadley wrote
the opinion of the court. "Many
scholarly and successful business
men, said he. ''sincerely believe in
spiritualism and of being able,
through a medium, to talk to the spir-
its of departed friends. Others be-
lieve in christian science, others in
clairvoyancy, others in the transmit
grafton of souls, and others in witch
craft. Mental phenomena are as vari-
GUS as the hues of an autumnal for
est"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
They Are Death on Horse Thieves.

Richmond, Ind, Oct. S.-The Ma
tioanl Horse Thief Detective associa-
ton closed two days convention
here, and will meet at Logansport next
year. The report of the secretary
shows that there are 211 branch or
CARNATIONS with II, ,660 members, the
membership being confined mostly to
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. OF fifteen
horses stolen, thirteen were recovered
and seventeen horse thieves were SEN
tnced to the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08

for i portion of the third vertebra.
DR.. Nicholas Sem performed the op-
Grafton, and the spinal cord was found
to be bruised. All hope was then Civ
en- up, and his death was only ques-
tion of time The operation was per-
formed week ago, and since then he
has been under the influence of NOR
phine. The students body was
taken to his home in BeIen, n. NJ, to-
day by his father and mother His
brother, who is student in Wiscon-
sin university, and his two sisters,
who are students in Ferry hall, Will
not return home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Death of General Pearson.

Chicago, Oct. S.-General Robert N.
Pearson, assistant city paymaster,
dropped dead of heart disease in his
office in the city hall. The decedent en-
tered the civil war as a private and
came home with brevet title of brig
adler general in command of the old
regiment once commanded by John A.
Logan. He was 63 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Attempt to XIII a Witness.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. S.-Allen Shafer,
one of the states chief witnesses in
the Dewey murder case, was fired at
by masked men. and one of the bui-
lets passed through his arm, infiicting
a dangerous wound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Had to Have a Doctor. After All.

Richmond, Ind, Oct. S.-That he
might save a doctor bill L. q. Hill,
a negro, 80 years old, undertook n sur
gical operation by cutting a tumOr as
large as Il goose egg from his leg
with a razor. A hemorrhage followed
that required the attention of a ply
sician to save the colored mans life.
Hill used a mirror to bring the tumor
into view that he might operate on it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Cnmnairn for SECOND P1nce.

Red Oak, Ia, Oct. S.-Hon John l..
Webster. of Omaha, whom the Nebras-
ka Republican convention indOrsed for
vice presidential candidate in 1904. has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
BEARING FOURTEEN
PEOPLE STRUCK BY CAR

Kansas City, Kan. Oct. s.-Last
night Chelsea park trolley car
struck a wagon containing IA persons,
who were returning home. after wit
Messing the Priests of Pallas' parade.
and all the occupants were more
or less seriously injured. Mrs. Edna
Barker, of Wellborn, Kan, may die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
King oscar win Not visit Us.

Christiania, Norway, Oct. S.-King
Oscar has received G. w. Kohlsaat,
the st. Louis exposition commissioner,
in private audience. His majesty said
he regretted he could not go to the
United States, but he hoped the Crown
Prince Gustaf would represent him at
ST TOI1iS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Gone to south America. Probably.

Joliet. ILL.,, Oct. S.-Robert Thomp-
son. once "a highly respected resident
of VIII county. is fugitive from JUS
tice. The grand jury last week return
ed fifteen indictments against him for
forgery and swindling. The indict-
ments were suppressed for service, and
when the officer sought him he was
Gonn-to South america, probabiy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Master Boiler Makers in Convention.

Chicago, Oct. S.-The second annual
convention of the Master Boiler Max
ers' association opened in this city with
an address by President T. c. Best
The meeting will last four days. OFF,
GERS will be elected Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Child Killed br a Wagon.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Oct. S.-Little
Mary Larabee, q years old, started to
cross South Division street, and ran
into a grocery wagon that was COM
ing around the corner. The wheels ran
over her neck, killing her Instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
How He Got Ever. with schattIe.

Bay City. Mich, Oct. S.-John H.
Tickner. of Solvay. y. Y, got even
with George Schattle. of the same
place. by killing himself in the Port
land House. this city. with carbOlic
acid. He laid the loss of his position
to Schattle. and in a note that he. left,
expressed the hope thateverybOdy who
met Schattle hereafter would remem-
Der Tickner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
King Peter Makes a sneech.

Belgrade, Servia, Oct. S.-King Pc
ter opened the skuptschtina. In the
speech from the throne his majesty
dwelt upon Servia's friendly relations
with all the powers. Referring to
Macedonia King Peter said he hoped
the reforms would be carried out ard
peace be preserved. His majesty's
speech was enthusiastically received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
sisters Die on the Same Day.

Virginia, ILL.,, Oct. S.-Mrs. Nancy
Bedwell, widow of Jacksonville, ILL.,,
was summoned to the bedside of her
sick sister, Mrs. Hiram Decker, at Lit
tie Indian, ILL.,, but upon arriving found
the sister dead. Mrs. Bedwell died from
shock shortly after. Both were pioneer
residents of Cass county, and leave
large families
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Killed His Man with His Fist.

Frankfort Ind. Oct. S. Harry
LOveland has pleaded guilty to- a
charge of manslaughter. and was sen
fenced to the JeffersOnville reforma-
tory for an indeterminate term. Love
land killed Harvey Thomas in a re-
sort in this city. a blow from Love
lands fist breaking Thomas neck At
the time of the killing LOveland was
a '.trusty'' at the Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Lvnchers Indicted in Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenp., Oct. S.-The grand
jury of Moore county has returned
joint Indictment against twenty-five
members of a mob charged With
lynchinG-a negro, Allen Small, on the
night of Sept 24. The defendants are
indicted for murder in the second de
gree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
HYorld,s FaIr nmcIaI nIes.

st. Louis, Oct. s.-Capt. Perry Bar
thoLomew, local treasurer and pay
master of the Louisiana Purchase eX-
position, died today of lung trouble.
He was related to the wife of Presi-
dent d. Il. Francis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Cleveland to Speak in Chicago.

Princeton, n. j.. Oct. S.-Ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland will be the
guest of honor of the Commercial club,
of Chicago, on Oct. IA and will make
an address before the club on that oc-
CaSion,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
nrnndt Gets Lie Imtrovement.

Dodgeville, Wis. Oct. S.-The jury
in the Brandt murder case brought in
a verdict of murder in the first degree.
He was sentenced to life imprison-
ment at Waupun. Brandt killed his
wife and her mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
ENTERS NEW FIELD
Methodists of Rock River Con-
ference Vote to Take Up
Labor Probten.
APPOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
Settlement of Controversies Between
Employers and Employees
Object.

aurora, Ill, Oct. S.-AIinisters of the
Methodist church have decided to take
a part in the settlement of the strike
problem. The most important business
transacted after the Rock River con-
ference opened was the appointment
of standing committee on labor and
capital, to be selected annually, whose
duty it will be to consider what the
church can do to make employer and
emplOye work together in peace. The
committee. is asfollows: f. b. Crawford,
II. +. Ward, ]. A. j. WhippIe, II. c..
Jackson, William c. Dixon, G.. S.
Young and Charles d. Warren.
VIII Present Petition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
TO FORM NEW BIsHoPRIc
Diocese of Davenport VIII Probably be
Cut I'm Twain.

Cut In Twain.
Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. S.-A cable
gram from Rome announces that the
congregation of the propaganda at it's
November meeting will erect Il por-
tion of the see of Dubuque into sep
arate bishopric. This is taken to
mean that there will be another diO-
cese of the Roman Catholic church in
this state. The supposition is that
the Davenport diocese is to be divided.
In that event Dss Moines will un-
dOubtedly be made a see city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
WIN Present Petition.

y petition to be sent to congress ask
ing that national provision be made for
teaching negroes agriculture, santa
ton, household arts. etc, was present
ed by DR. Edwin l.. Parks, of an At
lanta (Ga.) Methodist theological school
for the colored. The question was re-
ferred to a special committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
China BUYS War material.

Berlin, Oct. s.-The Chinese minis
ter is at Essen, where he is buying
arms and other war material.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08
Closing Addresses Be-
Alaskan Boundary
Commission.
INTEREST MANIFESTED
Compliments ExChang-
ed by the Mem
berS.

London, Oct. S.-Arguments in the
Alaska boundary arbitration were fin
ished this afternoon. Mr.. Dickinson
concluded with an eloquent perora-
tion, dealing with the bonds of amity
between the United States and Great
Britain.
John w. Foster, agent for the United
States, thanked the British gov
ernment in the name of the American
government for its courtesy. Lord
Chief Justice Alverstone paid a trib-
ute to Dickinson, and the session
broke up.
Intense Interest Shown
The closing moments were marked
with an intensity of interest, hitherto
lacking in the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-08

walls of the shop building were be-
ing made ready for the roof and were
thought to be substantial.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
DIES OF INJURIES.
Fatal Termination Of Fourth Of
july Accident

John c. Symonds, the nineteen-year-old
youth who was seriously hurt on the even
ing of the Fourth, and who was removed
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
died at that institution about noon yesterday
the result of injuries sustained. Tues
day morning tetanus Set in, and the most
heroic efforts were made to save the young
mans life. but death ensued as stated.
The remains were removed at O'Clock
yesterday to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Manning, 21OO G street north
west, where the young man resided while
attending school in this city.
The body was taken last night to his home
at Laramie. Wyo., for interment. Mrs. SYM
onds, the mother of the unfortunate youth,
came to the city upon hearing of the acci-
dent to her son. but was not at the hoSpi-
tai when death occurred. His father, 1t
was stated, did not come east
Symonds was hurt, as published at the
time In The Star, while endeavoring to give
an exhibition of a western volcano, chem
icals being the agent employed.
The youth attended the high school at
his home and had obtained working
knowledge of certain acids, which. when
brought together produced the results de-
sired for the exhibition. The first at
tempt of the young man was a complete
success, but upon assaying to eclipse this
performance. an explosion occurred, re-
sulting In the injury of himself and num-
ber of others. All but Symonds recovered
from the effects of the explosion and were
soon on the road to complete recovery.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Suit for Injunction

Proceedings in equity for injunction have
been instituted in the Supreme Court of tho
District of Columbia by William H. MILAN,
E. Southard Parker and Herman E. Gasch
trustees of the estate of Charles c. Dun
canson. against James Lansburgh and 9TH
ers, directors of the Ivy City Land Syndi-
cate. 1t is explained that Mr.. Duncanson
was adjudged bankrupt on June II, 1902
and Is now of unsound mind. The COM
plainants ask the court to restrain the de-
PENDANTS from selling any Of his stock in
the syndicate referred to, to wind up the
business of the company, and distribute the
proceeds therefrom among the stockhold-
ers, and also to appoint receivers.
The court Is further asked to set aside a
rule, which, 1t Is claimed, the directors Of
the company have passed, providing that
unless a shareholder pays the assessments
upon his stock he forfeits 1t. Mr.. Duncan
son, it is stated. holds more than 5000
worth of stock, which 1t is desired to pre-
vent being sold The bill was filed by At
torneys Samuel Maddox and r. Ross Perry
& Son temporary restraining order was
granted
Evening star., 1903-07-15
EXCURSIONS.

These Indian Head trips Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evenings vita steamer
Charles Manchester are as popular as ever
this season and as the moon Is now glo-
riously full the boat will doubtless carry
an unusually large number of young people
who are fond of looking out on the water
in the shimmering. slvery moonlight and
wondering what the wild waves are say
ing. The Manchester will leave at $50
pm. as usual. stopping at Marshall Hall
both ways. and those who desire to dance
can do so, as the Marshall Hall band
plays all the latest popular music on the
large airy pavilian until the return Of the
Manchester from Indian Head. In addition,
day trips made to the Hall at 10 am.
and 2:3O pm.
have little to do with the attendance at
Chevy Chase Lake; the concerts are almost
as well attended and the pavilion presents
as lively a scene on inclement evenings
as on fair. Regularly the evening con-
certs open at 7:3O, continuing until g. from
which hour until II there is dancing. Dur
ing intermission one may shoot bowl. row
on the lake while away the time in
various other amusements.
The special excursions Of tho Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company
every Friday and Saturday evening enable
one to spend a few days at Old Point, vir-
ginia Beach, Ocean View, ETC., at COM
paratively small expense. Tickets are sold
at a special rate and are good to return
up to and including Monday evening.
Steamers leave the wharf, foot of 7th
street, at $50 Pm. reaching Old Point
early the following morning
Every season the attractions Of the
Rockies and California are seen and en-
joyed by greater numbers. Special induce
ments are offered by the local management
of the Southern Pacific railway, round
trip tickets via that railway and the
Southern. leaving July 30 to August Is,
and good to return until October Is, being
offered at very reasonable rate. These
tickets carry the privilege Of returning by
different route If desired. Full particu-
lars may be obtained at the office of the
local agent Oil Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
Lunacy Proceedings,

Attorney John M. George, representing
the District Commissioners. today insti-
tuted proceedings in the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia to determine the
mental condition OF Hubert Fowler, Jere-
miah Ross, Jacob Williams, Mary Brennan,
Charles P. Toncray and Alfred Sample.
Justice Anderson signed orders directing
the issuance of writs de lunatico inquirendo
authorizing the marshal to summon a jury
to inquire into the mental status Of the
parties named.
Inquiries regarding the mental condition
Of Magdalena Heller. James E. Garrison.
John G. Carr and Cornelius ]. Mahoney
were made late yesterday. Magdalena
Heller was adjudged to be Of sound mind,
but the jury concluded that the three 9TH
ers mentioned needed treatment
Evening star., 1903-07-15
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Condemnation Proceedings in Connec'
ton With Government Office Site.

Hearing was concluded late yesterday
afternoon before the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia, sitting as a United
States district court. with Justice Anderson
on the bench, in connection with the mat
ter Of the condemnation Of square 500 as
the site for the proposed Office building for
the House Of Representatives.
Mr.. A. A. Hoehling jr, special assistant
United States attorney for the District Of
Columbia. presented several prayers for in
structions which the government desires
that the court shall give to the commission
ers-not yet named-who are to appraise
the value Of the property to be condemned.
The majority of these prayers are pre-
cisely similar to the ones given by the
court in the matters of the Post Office De-
partment and the Rock Creek Park con-
demnations.
The legal representatives of several of the
owners of property embraced in the square
entered objections to certain of the pray
ers, and arguments. based on such objec-
tions, followed. Additional prayers were
suggested by the property owners. Justice
Anderson took the matter under considera-
ton. He will announce his decision at
1870 o'clock next Friday morning and also
appoint the three commissioners then.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
OCEAN TRAVEL.
FRENCH LINE.

COMPAGNIE GENERAI.E TRANSATLANrIQUR
Direct Line 10 Hayre - Paris France).
Sailing every Thursday at 10
From Pier No A. North Rive. foot Nor ST. ny,
La Gascogne. July 23 La Champagne. Aug Is
La Bretagne. July 80 la Savoie. Aug 20
sLa Touraine Aug. u La Bretagne. Aug. Il
sTwin-Screw Steamers.
General Agency. 30 Broadway, New York.
GEORGE W. MOSS,
mi -S2St-l4 l41l q ST. NV.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
TORT TURING
l)DS[FDG|U[RDNG
Skin, Scalp and Blood
E1umOrS.
From Pimples to Scrofula
From Infancy to Age.
Speedily Cured by Cuticura
When All Else Fails.

The agonizing itching and burning Of the skin.
as in Eczema; the fightful scaling in psoriasis;
the loss of hair and crusting Of the scalp. a In
SCALED head; the facial dishgurements, in acne
and ringworm; the awful suffering OF infants, and
anxiety Of wornout parents in milk crust tetter
and salt rheum-all demand a remedy of almost
supeYhuman virtues to successfully cope with them
That Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Resolvent are
such stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement
Is made regarding them that is not justified by tho
strongest evidence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief the certainty Of
speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety
skin cures. blood purifiers and humour remedies Of
the civilized world.
Battle the affected parts with hot water and
Cutcura Soap to cleanse the surface Of crusts and
scales and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry with
out rubbing. and apply Cuticura Ointment freely
to allay itching, irritation and Inflammation and
soothe and heal. and lastly. take Cuticura Resolv
ent to cool and cleanse the blood. This complete
local and constitutional treatment affords instant
relief permits rest and sleep in the severest forms
Of eczema and other itching. burning and scaly
humours Of the skin. scalp and blood and points to
a speedy. permanent and economical cure when all
else fails.
Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Resolvent
Soc. Tin form Of Chocolate Coated Pills, 25c per
vial of 6o): Ointment. boc. Soap, 25c. Depots:
London, q Charterhouse So; Paris, Rue de la
Paix Boston 1877 Columbus Ave. Potter Drug &
Chem Corp, Sole Proprietors.
USend for How to Cure Every Humour"
Evening star., 1903-07-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am. 2:3O and $50 pm: Indian Head at
80 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m
2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
nd Norfolk at $50 p m.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Randall line for landings to Colonial
Beach and Maddox Creek at I am.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
L S:45 am
Steamer Estefle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Weems Line for Baltimore and river land
i SIS at pm.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 1O:46 am. 2:35. $50
q nd Z: 40 pm.
Evening star., 1903-07-15
In the swim-Cabin John Bridge.-Advt
Rapid Progress Made,

The work of removing the oil-fuel boiler
plant Of the Oil City Boiler Company.
which was used by the naval authorities in
their recent experiments with crude Oil as
fuel for producing steam. from the wharf
of Forsberg & Murray, at the foot of l.
street southwest is progressing rapidly. All
the pipe connections between the Oil tanks
and the boilers have been removed and
the workmen are now preparing to take the
smaller boiler away. Two big boilers,
large oil tank and a steel boiler house.
built alright, and to reproduce as near as
possible the conditions existing in the fire
rooms of a ship. are to be taken down The
plant will be sent to st. Louis. and will be
one Of the exhibits at the exposition.