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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-23

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
WILL MAKE ANOTHER EFFORT.
Attempt to Close the Crevasse at
 Hymelia, La.

New Orleans. April 11.--In the belief that the maximum of the flood has about reached the lower river and that with de- termined efforts there is still chance of success remaining, a conference of the interests affected by the Hymelia crevasse was held here today and after full canvass of the situation 1t was decided to resume work on Monday, the planters pledging a subscription of $10,0oo to carry forward the undertaking.
 Members of the LaFourche Levee Board, engineers and representatives of the planters and railroads were concerned in the conference. A proposition to close the break with sheet piling for si0,0oo was considered and rejected on the ground that 1t was not feasible.
 It was learned from the crevasse today that both wings of the cribbing are still holding firmly and that the broken ends are no longer washing. This has encour- aged the hope that something can still be done to reduce the duration and ex- tent of the overflow.
 A telegram was sent to Governor Heard. who Is at Carencro asking his approval of the plan to resume work. If the ere vase can be controlled the benefit to the planters and those dependent upon them will be inestimable.
 Stacking went along as before at the crevasse today.
 The river at New Orleans remained sta tionary all day at twenty feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
REMAINS OF COLUMBUS.
santo Domingo Claims to Be Their
 Resting Place.

Washington, April u.-In the forth coming volume of foreign relations of the United States will appear the first dip- lomatic exchanges passing between the United States and Cuba. pertaining prin- cipaiiy to events incident to the birth of the Republic. President Palrna's fnes- sage to the first Cuban Congress and other historical documents are included.
 In the Dominican Republic series is q note addressed to the State Department by Mir. Powell, United States Minister to that Republic, telling of the courte- sies extended to General Maxine Go- meg on the occasion of a visit of the Cuban soldier to Santo Domingo as a tes- timonia iof their regard for the Gen. eral. the Minister said. they allowed him to view ''one of their sacred treasures by exposing to him the casket contain ing the bones of Christopher Columbus and permitting him to handle the same. :"
 The remains are contained in a casket six feet by ten inches and twelve inches deep and this was the fifty time they Had been exposed to public view, the minister said. In the box, he added, Is bullet said to have been imbedded in the leg of the discoverer and which was never extracted. They claim from this evidence that the present relics are the mortal remains of the early discoverer." The minister added that he was permit ted to hold some of the relics in his own hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

sufficient strength to cause the yachts under club topsails to heel over and make fast sailing. was blowing as the two Shamrocks uncovered for position.
 During this jockeying the Shamrock III proved both faster and handler and Cap- tain Wiring had easily the best of the start. The preparatory signal was given at s:55 a. m., just before the starting gun was fired at 10 o'clock, both yachts stayed by the outer mark boat. The Shamrock being to the weather of the challenger, drew out and was two or three lengths ahead as they bore away for the run. The starting time were: Shamrock III. 1o:oo:os: Shamrock I. 10:00:23
 The Shamrock won on time allowance. The time at the finish of the second round were as follows: Shamrock III, 1:4s:3S; Shamrock I 1:55:0e.
 The Shamrock I was fouled by c steam yacht when half way through the second run to Lulworth Cove. The spinnaker boom and the steam yachts bowsprit were both carried away, but the sailing yacht escaped other injury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
SHOOK OUT BY SHORTS.
Bull Leader Disposes of Some of His
 Wheat.

Chicago, April 1.-'.A shake out" of the smaller holders of May and July wheat occurred on the board of trade today and as a result of the bull leaders endeavor to secure a better control of the situation, the price of the May delivery dropped cents while July declined 2 1-2 cents.
 The market opened with every indica- ton that the bull movement. which has been in progress in the past few days, was still in full swing. Shorts were ac- tive buyers from the first tap of the bell and with a. little buying from the Armour people the price of May quickly advanced to T 3-s after opening from a shade lower to Ia to 5-s higher than yesterdays close at 75 3-s.
 With the market in such favorable condition. the bull leader decided to get rid of some of his holdings and began to sell both the May and July options.
 The change in tactics caused many trad CTS uneasiness and there was a rush to sell. which resulted in a rapid decline. the price going down by jumps until May had reached "A s-S and July @ 7-s.
 The amount of wheat sold within thirty minutes from the time of opening by the Armour interests was conservativeiy esti- mated at 5.ooo,0O0 bushels, a large part of which was for July delivery.
 Before the end of the first hour the trading became more quiet and prices ral- lied somewhat, May advancing to 75 b-s and July to 70 1-2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
SHOT OLD SWEETHEART
WILL ALEXANDER THEN KILL
 ED HIMSELF.
Tragedy Occurs in Front of Church in Little Rock--Believed That the Young Woman VIII
 Recover.

Little Rock. Afik. April li-rhis after. noon on the sidewalk in front of Christ Church at Fifth and Scott Streets in this city Wii Alexander. s2 years of age shot and seriously wounded Mss Irba Young. q handsome young woman who is employed as e milliner.
 Alexander. after firing two shots at Miss Young. put the pistols muzzle to his left temple and sent a bullet througn his brain. It Is thought Miss Young will recover.
 Alexander. who Is the son of Dr. W. G. B. Alexander of Carlisle, Ark, recently returned from the Philippine Islands where he was a private in the 44th United States volunteers. His father Is a promi- nent druggest and real estate man al Carlisle.
 Alexander and Miss Young. it Is claim ed. were swethearts when children, but the Youngs moved away. Miss Young was married to another man and Alex ander to another woman. Both mar riages. 1t Is said, were unhappy and Miss Young had been granted a divorce and her madden name had been restored by order of the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
TALK IS PREMATURE
roo EARLY TO DISCUSS NoMI
 NEE, SAYS DANIEL.
Virginia Senator Thinks Issues Have Not Yet Been Clearly Drawn for the Great Bat
 tie of 1904.

Washington. April n.-(Special. )-Sen- ator John W. Daniel, of Virginia, who was in Washington today, says that, in hls opinion. all speculation as to the probable Democratic nominee for the Presidency next year is premature.
 Tt is entirely too soon," he said, for Democrats to settle upon any one man. year and a half constitutes a long time in AmeriSan politics. and many things may happen between the present and Convention time to alter the whole aspect of affairs.
 ''The Congress will discuss the live is- sues of the day and the attitude of the two parties upon such issues will then be clearly defined.
 That tariff reform will enter into the next campaign Is inevitable. The mer- chants and manufacturers, as well as the farmers and consumers of the coun- try, are interested in having the tarlff judiciously revised. and the Democratic Party ought to realize that such re- vision should he made upon lines that will not carry destruction to manufac- turers, commerce and labor.
 ''It ahould be borne in mind that our industrial interests are so diverse that no abstract theory can be applied 10 them Therefore compromise Is essential if we wish to accomplish a generally good result.
 Tt being conceded that American goods are sold cheaper In many foreign coun- tries than they are at home. 1t is oovi- ous that we are building up foreign in- terests at the expense of our own while the heavy prices charged at home create inordinate wealth upon the one hand and carry oppression on the other,
 ''The money question must become one of prime importance. and the Aldrich bill regulating the deposit of customs reVe' nues in National Banks must be super Renublican Party being in control the outcome may be such as to throw that marty out of the management of the Gov ernment."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Bows Fight Duel.

Chicago, April 11.-A dispatch to The Chronicle from New York says: With pistols for weapons and the distance twenty paces two boys in nickerbockers fought a duel last night at Fulton Street and Broadway. Brooklyn. Michael Telas- co, aged Il. dropped at the crack of his adversary's pistol. The surgeons at Bush wick Central hospital said the wound would be fatal. Joseph Gasang, aged 13. was arrested and locked up charged with attempted murder. Gasang and Telasco had been playmates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
COMPLAINTS FROM MEXICO.
Railroad Men Think They Have Been
 Badly Treated.

Washington. April l1.-Many complaints Lave reached the State Department in recent months charging that American railroad men have been badly treated in Mexico as the result of the rigid appli- cation of local laws punishing persons concerned in an accident.
 Some time ago an investigation was be- gun by the State Department. the result of which Is shown in the following report from United States Cons Il General Han na at Mexico City.
 Our Ambassador to Mexico some time ago asked me to make careful inquiry and investigate concerning the impris- onment, prompt trial and just treatment of American railroad men connected with railroads within the Jurisdiction of this consulate general, which embraces about three-fifths of the territory of the entire Mexican Republic.
 "I have caused a careful investigation to be made and I find that there are now no American railroad .r.en imprisoned for mishaps or accidents In operating trains and there have been very few cases with in the past two years.
 "In almost every case of arrest within this jurisdiction during the past two years, prompt and just trials have been granted, and in no case do l find that such a serious condition and seeming un- just hardships obtains. as used to be re- ported in the newspapers some years ago. I have talked with American conductors engineers and trainmen and they Inform me that as a rule they are we'll treated, their rights respected and excepting in a very few cases. prompt trials and fair unprjudiced treatment have been given them by the Mexican courts.
 There may have been a few exceptions within this territory within the past two years If so. am convinced they were few for I find not a single American trainman now imprisoned, charged with accident in operating railroad trains and 1t appears to be the accepted opinion of our railroad men here that they are fully as well treated as Mexicans or men of other nationalities.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Edward to Visit France.

Paris. April I2.-The Figaro this morn, ing publishes details of the approach...a visit of King Edward to France, accords Ing to which His Majesty will entss! France from Italy on the first of May. The King will be met in Paris at the Bois Du Boulogne Railroad Station bN President ,Loubet and the high officials of the republic and escorted to the Brit ish embassy. Various entertainments have been organized for the royal visit King Edward, according to The Figaro. will leave Paris May {.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
MURDERED IN
 THEIR BEDS Mother and Daughter Kill-
 cd by Negro. CRIME A SHOCKING ONE Police Slay Black Man Be- lieved to Be Guilty. Mrs. Aline Mathews, Wife of We'll Known Civil Engineer of shreve- port, La., Victim of Grim
 iual Assault.
CRIME A SHOCKING ONE

Shreveport, La, April u.-Mrs. Aline Matthews, aged 45 years. wife of Frank Matthews. well-known civil engineer, was brutally murdered in her bed early this morning by negro who 1t is be- Heved outraged his victim then staying her. The woman's little daughter, Aline. aged 10 was fatally wounded. An axe was the instrument employed in both cases
 Ed Porter, negro strongly suspected of the crime. was shot to death by two police sergeants while attempting to es- cape. He had been run down at a point about five miles from Shreveport.
 The discovery of the crime was made at 5:30 o'clock this morning by servant who entered the bed room of Mrs. Mat thews. The unfortunate woman. who was almost hacked to pieces, had been dead for some time. Her daughter was still alive when the servant entered. Entrance was affected through side window ana although there were fifteen persons Tn the house, which is situated in the very heart of the residence district or shreve- port, no one heard single susp'cious sound during the night
 Skull of Both Crushed.
 The skull of Mrs. Matthews was crush ed and she bore evidence or navims oeen cr,ninally assaulted. The child's skull was fractured, her chest crushed ana shoulder lacerated
 Mrs Matthews wore diamond rins anu diamond earrings, which were not touS" ed by the murderer, and three pocEee books containing money were n . room, showing that criminal assau" iu, nished the motive for the crime. An axe covered with blood and mar "as found in the kitchen tisf s,.. ,...
 Tsloodhounds took up the trail nut iost |, after going a short distance. A Kan zoe City Southern engineer tfotified tne police of a negro covered with blood on tha tracks of the railroad and posse ,uas organized to hunt him down. me ,~ossa senarated and Sergeants Gerald and Roouemore soon came upon the ne gro. He made a desperate dasn TOT ravine and the officers fired four sno's at him. two of which took enect Tn ms back killing him instantly. The negros clothinq was covered with blood and his sboes fitted the bloody footprints in the kitchen of the Matthews home. Ills name is Ed Porter and he is well known Shreveport negro.
 Mrs. Matthews was the wife of Frank Matthews. civil engineer of the Sea board Air Line, stationed at Anniston, Ala. She was a member of one of the best families in the South and was very prominent here in social circles.
 Shreveport. April 12.-This morning at 1880 the body of the negro porter was taken to the head of Texas Street by mob of about 100 men and placed on a funeral pyre and cremated. There was no noise or demonstration. The police at- tempted to bury the negro's body before the crowd could get it. but failed. The city has been in a state of Intense excite rnent all night but it IS quiet now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
TALKED HARTLEY TO KAISER.
Professor Delitzch's Answer to Em~
 :. perior William.

Berlin. April 11.-Emperor William met Professor Delitzch, the Assyriologfst, for the first time since his majesty wrote his recent letter to Admiral von Holiomanr. Counsellor of the German society, reply- ing to the Professors lecture on the Babylonian origin of the Bible, at dfn- ner Chancellor won Buelow gave before his departure for Italy. The Professor ts hard of hearing and the Emperor's part of the dialogue was cons sluently in as rather high voice.
 His majesty greeted him with: wen. professor. we have broken a ianch sos gether, since I saw you"
 Only one lance. your majesty" re- piled Professor Delltzch, referring to tha fact that he had never replied to thd Emperor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
THE TEXTILE WORKERS.
They Demand Fifty-five Hour Week
 After June 1.

Philadelphia. April 11.--Union textile workers of this city assembled in con- vention today for the purpose of formu- lating demands to be presented to the operators. The convention consists of 36S delegates, 99 representing week work CTS and 263 representing piece workers. The most important question to be dis cussed is whether the textile workers shall ask pay for sixty hours and a 55- hour week. The piece workers favor a shorter working day without regard for wages. Time workers desire shorter hours at the same pay.
 The movement embraces every grade of textile work. It will affect directly about 5000 operatives and indirectly about 10o,- 900 additional hands.
 The convention adjourned tonight after adopting resolution demanding a 55- hour week, commencing June l, leaving the wage question for further considera- tion. Time and half time will be asked for all work done in excess of the fifty five hours. A committee was appointed to present the demand to the manufac- tnrers. who also will be informed that a strike will follow their refusal to accept the proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
the United States District Court, made the order for payments Saturday at noon.
WRECK OF LIFE's WORK.
Dr. zahm Speaks of the Orders and
 the New Law.

Paris April 1.-The Very Rev. Dr. John Zahm of Notre Dame, Ind, Pro- vincial of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Church of the United States. has arrived here after visiting the branches of the order in France which is among those ordered to disband. He is contin- uing making arrangements to send . large number of the members to the United States
 When Father Zahm was seen at the Academy of the Holy Cross here, which is the second largest in France, the place showed signs of confusion and dis order, following the notification to dis band.
 Dr. Zahm spoke more in terms of pity than bitterness. He said that this and other academies represented the life work of those who had been ordered to disband The effect would be particu- larly severe on the old men and on the sisters of the female orders. They retain only their personal belongings. and lose their schools and properties and build ings, and hereafter will be unable to wear the habit of the order or continue work as members of the congregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
NEW BOAT IS BEATEN.
The First Shamrock outstrips Fife's
 Latest.

Weymouth. April 1.-The course for the first real contest between the two Sham rocks under strict racing conditions was altered today to one of thirty-four miles instead of forty-two miles as announced yesterday. The starting line was off Portland. thence easterly to a mark off Lulworth Cove and back across the mouth of Weymouth bay to a mark off Portland and thence home, twice around. The handicap allowance of the Shamrock I was not officially declared prior to the start. but it was understood to be ten minutes.
 i. A Inns.- fresh west southwest -breezs IOf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
MRS. wooLsEY FEELS HURT.
She Tenders Her Resignation to the
 Daughters of Revolution.

New Orleans. April 1l-Mrs. Kate Wool ssy ,y oi Cowngton, Ky author of ''Repuh- hss versus Women" has written a some wnaf lengthy letter resigning membership n the organization of the Daughters of tne American Revolution of which she was charter member. She says in part; When joined the "A. R. was un- der the impression that the fathers of the republic intended to include my sex as units of power in the government. nave since learned the error of such be. lief. and 1t is on this account I sever nv relations with you.
 AS feel 1t would be a want of self respect in women to honor fathers of the blood who had repudiated and disinher- ited them, so I feel it is inconsistent with the highest self-esteem to belong to society the purpose of which is chiefly to honor the fathers of government who have repudiated and disinherited mv sex" any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

and Empress on April 20. It is reported that the draft of the commercial treaty between the United States and China stipulates for the opening of Picking. Feng Tien and Takusfian as markets for foreign trade; Lkin. barriers to be abolished. No new tax or any change in the present import and export taxes on Chinese manufactures. salt and opium to be treated exactly as at present; exercise only leviable at place of production; foreigners to be allowed to buy land for mining and all lawful monopolies. trade marks and copyrights to be adequately protected. .,-. .t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Storm Strikes Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich. April 1l.-A ters rife storm struck Grand Rapids thiH evening. In twenty minutes two incha2 of rain fell Hall stones rs large as wal- nuts broke thousands of dollars worth of glass in green houses. The house of ys A. Brummeler was struck by lightnina. Mrs. Brummeler was severely shocked. ana may not survive. Mir. W. c. Mortoa was knocked insensible by lightning and his condition Is repo~.ed serious. Lare1 orchards were badly damaged by th2 wind and hail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
CARNEGIE As'PRopHEr
He Says English-speaking Nation.
 Will Be One.

Toronto. April l.-Andrew Carnegie is quoted as saying in his reply to an in- vitation to attend demonstration of Ca- nadian-oorn persons from all parts of the continent, to be held in uJly
 Any movement such as that which you describe moves me deeply. The oft ener people of the old home and the new gather togthr. and tn better they know each other. the sooner will come that day, which I am certain is to come, when they Will be united and insure the peace and prosperity of the world
 That the people of Canada and of the United States and of Great. Britain are to remain divided, talking of boundaries and military forces on one side or the other to protect one from the other, is not to be thought of. Some day they will come together and move together in all international affairs. Indeed, they will not be different nations. They will be one politically as they are racially."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
VERDICT IN BETTY CASE.
Husband Killed Himself When He
 Found Wife Dead.

Cincinnati. April 11.-March g the dead bodies of Alfred Betty and his wife. Lulu, and their baby. Harry, were found in their apartments here.
 The coroner's jury says that Betty. on returning home after midnight and find ing his wife and boy dead, committed suicide, and that Mrs. Betty and the baby were accidentally asphyxiated.
 The coroner says:
 ''From appearances when found and the testimony, Lulu Betty had evidently washed her hair and had been drying 1t by means of the gas stove, the flames of which accidentally became extinguished.
 The testimony also shows that she was a woman of unblemished character, whose affection for her child and duty to her husband could not be questioned; that she was abused during life and malignsd at her death by the one who had promised to protect her"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Lone Highwayman's Work.

Grass Valley. Cal. April 1.-The stage running between Nevada City and Foundsville was held up by lone high wayman today about seven miles from Nevada City. There were five women and two men abo@d. Three shots were fired by the robber but no one was hurt. The Wells Fargo box was taken but the amount of treasure 1t contained is not known. There is no Glue to the identity of the robber
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
wilder Indicted for conspiracv.

Huntington. W. Va. April 1l.-Colonel V. A. Wilder of New York. leading rep resentative of the King syndicate. now suing in Federal Court to recover 5OO.OOO acres of valuable land in the two Vir- ginias, was indicted here today for con spiracy. it being alleged that he paid a certain sum to witnesses to testify re- garding certain boundary lines which was contrary to previous testimony of wit nesses. Five hundred thousands acres valued at $16.O0O. 900 are involved. Colonel Wilder gave bond and will be given a hearing next term of court.