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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
City is Ouieter.

Evansville, July 6.-The city is quiet
this morning and there are no signs of
the mob violence that agitated the
population all last night.
\ trip through the business section
reveals the fact that much damage
was done to numerous stores. especi-
ally the hardware houses. many of
which were entered and robbed of
guns and ammunition. Thousands of
shots were fired during the night. but
so far as learned no one was killed,
although numbers of people are said
to be wounded. Several negroes were
caught by mobs and almost beaten to
death before the police could save
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Spirit of Vengeance Ram
pant in Indiana
Town.
ALL OVER A NEGRO
Who is Finally Spirited
Away and Feeling
is Easier.

Evansville. Ind. July 6.-The city of
Evansville is in the hands of a mob.
At o'clock last night 1000 persons
were in the vicinity of the Jail. and
the entire police force was put OF
guard duty to report at midnight at
the Jail. \ mob of $50 was formed
early in the morning. which stormed
the county jail in an effort to secure
and lynch Lee Brown. the negro who
shot and killed Patrolman Louis y.
Massey. BY using telephone pole as
4 battering ram they broke down the
iron gate leading into the Jail yard,
but were unable to use their weapon
against the jail door.
Sheriff Kratz turned in riot alarm
and several policemen soon arrived
and succeeded in driving the mob
from the side incIusure. The mob
grew constantly in size until at
o'clock in the morning. when it dis
persed. At o'clock the prisoner was
spirited out of town and taken to Vim
cennes for safe-keeping.
Early last night the people began
gathering in the vicinity of the Jail,
and the mob increased in size so the
officials were unable to cope with
it. The leaders refused to believe
that Brown had been taken away.
and there We're cries of lynch him"
on all sides.
Gov. Durb;n telegraphed Capt. Ju-
lius Blum. of the local company of
the state militia. to be in readiness to
use his men at moments notice, and
many citizens fear the use of the sol
diers may he required before peace is
restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
va1uable BROOD Marc Dead.

Lexington, KY, July 6.-The brood
mare Thora, owned by w. G. Whitney,
died at La Belle stud here OF old age.
Whitney bought Thora in 1897 Of
Charles Reed, paying $4,000 for her,
the biggest sum ever paid for mare
of her age in this country. Thora was
a daughter of Longfellow and her dam,
Susan Ann, by Lexington, was of like
celebrity. The product OF Thora won
$367, ,696 in stakes and purses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Greetings to visitor.

London, July 6.-Prtsident Loubet
arrived at the Victoria railroad sta
tion here from Dover at 4:t5 and was
accorded great reception.
Upon landing. President Loubet
was greeted by the duke of Con-
naught. who expressed the kings
pleasure at Loubet's arrival. The en-
tire route to the railroad station was
lined with troops. The whole rail
road from Dover to London was
guarded by men standing within sight
of each other.
King Edward. the prince of Wales,
cabinet ministers and other distin-
guished. persons greeted President
Loubet at the station. After the in
spection of the guard of honor the
king and president entered the state
carriage and were driven through the
crowded streets to st. James palace.
Loubet was loudly cheered every
where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Pope Believed to be Ap-
preaching Portals
of Eternity.
MIND is CLEAR
In SiStS Upon Staying
Up and Walking at
Intervals.

Rome, July 6, $3.50 p. m.-The pope
has taken some food with appetite,
and the slight improvement in his
condition continues. The feeling at
the vatican is calmer.
Rome, July 6.-For the first time
since the pope's illness took a serious
turn DR.. Lapponi left the vatican this
afternoon for an hour. The fact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Costly FIre Amenr PackInr House,.

st, Joseph, Mo-, July G.-The main
building of the Hammond packing
plant was destroyed by fire. The loss
is estimated as high as $1,5OO,OOO. 1t
is entirely covered by insurance. Two
men lost their lives in the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Some GoOG citizens Have Headachos.

Decatur, Ind. July "a negro
named Johnson, of Wren. o.. was driv-
en- from Decatur by a mob of 100 clti-
zens. Officers had a clash with the
mob I'm attempting to rescue the negro.
and used their clubs freely. Several
citizens were badly b"aten. This is the
second race riot here during the last
year Johnson is a respected citizen
of Wren and was walking along the
street when attacked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
sEvENTY-FIvE LOST:
DUE TO CLOUDBURsT

Jeanmette. July 6.-At 10 this morn
ing the estimated loss of life through
yesterdays cloudburst will reach 70
Twenty bodies have been recovered.
Many are foreigners and have not
been identified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Thrown from a Balloon and killed.

Virginia. ILL.,, July 6.-Ernest Court
ney, an aeronaut, was killed here by
being thrown fifty feet from his bal
loon to the ground. The balloon was
not sufficiently inflated and struck a
tall tree. Courtney was unmarried, 81
years old, and his home was at Jack
SonVf-,e Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
TRANSPORT SUMNER
BEACHED ON A REEF
Government Troop tShip With
Infantry on Board Meets
Disaster.3

Manila. July 6.-The United States
transport Sumner, having on board
the 4th infantry, struck an uncharted
reef and her hold filed rapidly, neces-
sitating the vessel being beached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Cramps browns a Isathor.

Jackson. Mich. July 6.-H. Serter,
of BeheviIle. Ky, tIaveling sales
man for Cincinnati millinery house,
YVES drowned at C1ark's lake. He
was bathing and it is supposed that
he was seized with cramps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
MEANS A BIG LOSS
Smelter Men Strike, Leaving the
Works in Bad Condition
with the Fires Out.
THEY WANT EIGHT HOURS A DAY
Induce Other Men TO Walk Out on
the Same Demand-VIo-
lence Begins.

Colorado Springs, Colo, July Cat
Z meeting of Mill and Smelter Mems
union No. 125, of Colorado City, after
a session lasting until nearly midnight,
a strike was declared by unanimous
vote on the Standard mill of the Unit
ed States Reduction and Refining COM
pany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06

aroused the hope that the pontiff was
on the way to recovery, but his condi-
tion remains very grave, though no
immediate danger is apprehended.
Rome, July Ga fit of coughing
disturbed the pope's sleep. Coughing
might benefit him by relieving the
lungs of catarrhal obstruction, but
owing TO his weak state it is very try
ING and eXhausting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Where IL I'd pelahantr At2

Washington. July Ed Delehanty.
the right fielder of the Washington
base ball club, has deserted the LOTUS
forces, and no one connected with the
team knows his whereabouts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
DENIAL BY HANNA's SON
TO FATHERS PROSPECT

Cleveland. July Cd. X. Hanna. son
of Senator Hanna, today said there
was no foundation for the statemen1
that the senator had disposed of az
his business interests preparatory to
devoting all his time to public affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Cossaoks Attach : shows Receipts.

Winona, Mimi. July 6.-The receipts
of the Luella Forepaugh-Fish Wild
West show were attached here by Cos
sacks. who quit the show because they
-ere net paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
UNITED STATES SQUADRON
ARRIVES OFF DOVER

Dover. England, July 6.-The United
States squadron arrived off Dover this
and exchanged salutes with
the castle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Cool Now. from the yVe.t.

Leadville. Colo. July Ga mantle
of white covers this city and on the
mountains hereabouts there are two or
three inches OF snow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
stree, Car strike . Failure.

St Louis July 6.-Not the slightest
semblcnce of a street car strike exists
here. The order to strike was regard
ed by. it is estimated. less than thirty
men. and all cars are moving with reg
ularitV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
"LAPPONI,
NnIANNnNI g
wo-t ,,b. .unloaded" pistol.

Muncie, Ind, July 6.-Martin, the
15-year-oId son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
4. Dick, is dead from the premature
explosion of a pistol which he was
for celebration purposes.
The boy did not know that the weapon
was loaded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Exceptional Greeting Ac-
corded French Pres
ident.
PEOPLE TURN OUT
And Cheer Visitor and
King as They Ride
In State.

Dover, England, July 6,-The French
cruiser Guichen, having President
/ this afternoon. The Guchen was
escorted through double line of
British battleships extending two and
Il half miles and forming the most inn
posing naval display eveTT seen off Do
yer. The usual official visits were
made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
BIG ATTENDANCE AT
TEACHERS Meeting
More than $4,000 Registered at
Opening of National Edu-
cational Association.

Boston, July 6.-The National Edu-
cational association opened here to-
day with more than $4,000 teachers
registered for the 62nd convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Men Arc induced to Omit.

Denver, Colo. July 6.-Shortly after
midnight 800 members of the Denver
Smelter Mems unionwent tothe Omaha
and Grant smelter of the American
Smelling and Refining company and
induced the men there employed, about
800 in number, to stop work. The men
walked out, leaving the furnaces full
of melted metal, which will result in
heavy damage to the plant. The men
left the plant and went TO the Globe
smelter, another property of the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company,
where they succeeded in inducing the
employees, 500 in number, to come out.
Theaction was taken on account of the
refusal of Manager Franklin Gutter
man to grant an eight-hour day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
WHAT THE DOCTORS BULLETINS SAY
At One Time Rapidly Sinking, the Patient
Rallies and Resists Dissolution.

Rome, July 3, 1920 p. NAT this
hour the pope is sinking so fast that
it has been considered best to grad
ually inform him of the gravity of his
condition, in order that he may pre-
pare for his last communion, which
will be administered tonight, with the
participation of all the cardinals who
are now in Rome, and also the whole
of the pontifical court. The pontiff is
still conscious. He finds his breathing
has been somewhat relieved by lnhal
ing oxygen. There is still some hope
that he may survive the night.
Rome, July ), S:45 p. m.-The fol-
lowing bulletin was issued at $40 p.
M: "Since morning the pope's weak
ness has increased slightly, his pulmon-
ary condition is unchanged, his breath
ing is somewhat rapid and his pulse
which is weaker, is not irregular. His
temperature is less than normal. His
holiness is perfectly conscious.
''LAPPONI,
'MAZZONI."
Rome, July 3, II p. m.-The con-
dition Of the pope at this hour. though
still grave, is not so serious as it was
this afternoon. DIR. Lapponi thinks the
danger of a catastrophe during the
night has been averted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
WEAK DAM YIELDS
Sudden Heavy Rain Produces
Conditions That Sweep 1t
Away with Awful Result.
TWENTY LIVES PAY THE PENALTY
Pleasure Park Is FIoodC and Wreck
ed, but the People warmed
Deadly Rush of the
Rain Wave.

Greensburg, Pa, July Ga rain
torrent of great proportions striking in
the vicinity of Oakford park created
flood that caused great loss of life
and property. 1t is known that at
least twenty PEI sons lost their lives,
and rumors place the number of dead
at more than 100, but up 10 this writ
ing only three or four bodies lave been
recovered, having been washed to the
banks of the little creek that runs
parallel with the park. Names of some
of those known and believed to have
been drowned are: Miss Gertrude
Keefer, aged 10, of Jeanette; Edward
O'Brien, of Latrobe an enploye OF
Brown Ketcham company here; Jo-
seph Overly, of Indianapolis. Ind;
Lucy Crum, of Jeanette; Councilman
John Light. wife and two children of
Greensburg.
Manager McGrath Sees Danger.
At p. III. rain began to fall i'll tor
rents in the vicinity of the park and
spread over a territory covering proba-
DlN ten ullleS. y nalI nOuf ldIef
deluge came down. and the umbrellas
carried by the crowds of people were
crushed like egg shells. The waters
in the lake north of Oakford park be-
gan TO swell, and Manager James Nc
Grath, believing that there was dam
ger of final break in the great walls
of the dam. hurried among the crowds
of pleasure seekers who had gath
cred under shelters, and warned them
to leave. But they did rot leave until
forced out into the rain. On both sides
of the pleasure grounds there are high
hills. the park being located in n ravine
about Il fourth OF a mile wide and u
mile long.
Half an Hour Later the Havoc.
Half an hour after the buildings
had been cleared of the people the
waters mounted the wall of the dam,
and within five minutes water to the
depth of five feet was flowing over
the entire length of 400 feet of the
wall. The park was soon scene OF
wreck. all the buildings being more
or less damaged. The rain continued
to fall in torrents. and about p. IN.
forty feet of the wall of the dam to
the east gave way The flood came
down the ravine with a roar that was
heard for two miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06

nearest to his person. In fact the sit
uation is so grave that he has been
Informed of his critical condition and
has partaken of the last communion.
The end of his life is drawing near
very rapidly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Interview with Dr. nIazzonl.

The Associated Press correspondent
saw DR.. MazZoni on his return from
consultation at Pope Leo's bedside
(and before the foregoing was writtenl.
The doctor said: The situation this
time is certainly really grave. in view
of the great age of the patient and his
state of extreme weakness. However,
the case is not yet desperate. especial.
Iy with man having such unexpected
reserves of energy and vitality, which
at the age of 90 is indeed aStonish-
ing. The exact definition of the pope's
illness is senile adynamic pneumonia,
but his holiness has not the least idea
that he is attacked by any organic
disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Near to Deaths Door.

Near to Deaths Door.
Paris, July 6.-The Temps Rome dis
patch says the doctors attending the
pope Informed vatican official con
fidentially this morning that if the
pontiff takes nourishment hourly he
may last some time, but if he abstains
from doing so for only three hours
all will be over.
Rome, July 6.-The text of the bull
letin issued this morning by the pope's
physicians follows: although his
holiness passed a night almost with
out sleep, he is not so uneasy as he
was yesterday. The pope has been
benefited by the injection of digi-
tails and campho-. and the condition
of his chest is normal. There is
slight cough, with some catarrhal
emission. Sufficient nourishment has
been taken. The pulse is still weak,
but not intermittent. The tempera-
ture is below normal. His condition
therefore cannot be described as bet
ter, but certainly not worse.
(Signed) "LAPPONI.
"MAZZONI.''
Rome, July 6.-The pope seemed
somewhat Frustrated after rather
exciting morning and is now enjoying
much needed sleep. Only two bulIe-
tins regarding the pope's health will
be issued daily, the doctors agreeing
that there are not sufficient changes
in conditions to chronicle them more
often.
The pope insists on staying up,
walking at intervals, saying that
weakness is the. worst part of the i'll
ness. against which the best remedy
is activity.
Condition Still Grave.
Washington, July 6.-The following
cablegram was received today by the
apostolic delegation from Cardinal
RampoIIa: "The condition of the
holy father is still grave, but no
worse. The night was calm He
takes food with reluctance. His mind
is perfectly clear"
Berlin. July 6.-All the Rome dis
patches published here represent the
pope's condition as hopeless.
Has senIIe Pneumonia.
Rome, July 6, 2:56 a. m.-Ihe pope
has had three hours sleep, but woke
with severe pai1s in the chest. DIR.
Lapponi gave him relief by changing
his position.
Rome, July G.-After all the false
alarms Pope Leo is at last sick unto
DEATH" He is suffering from senile
pneumonia, superinduced by a cold
which he contracted Friday while
taking an outing in the Vatican
grounds, and his condition is such as
to cause grave concern among those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Didn't Know How Ill He Was.

''In fact. he was not in bed when 1
went to the Vatican, but was seated
in his usual arm chair, where l am ac-
customed TO see him every time ] Wis
1T the palace. He believes that the
oppression on his chest ana the accom-
panying difficulty of breathing are
merely the results of extreme weak
ness. As soon as he saw me his holi-
ness repeatedly requested ME to turn
my attention to the best means of re-
storing his strength, which ne said
was all he required except a little
fresh air. Now and then the pope has
recourse to his inveterate habttO snuff
taking, saying that he finds it very
refreshing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06

1.-The weakness of the PATIENTS pulse
and his short and irregular breath
ing, gradually approaching to gasp
ing. are the only external symptoms
of any serious nature; but, as l said
before. the pope this morning was full
of spirit and would not take a grave
view of his own case. When L left
him his holiness said: Come again
soon. 1 will try to give you a bette
reception
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-06
Took Them by Surprise.

Denver, Colo, July 6.-The mana
gers of the Denver smelterS were TAX
en- completely by surprise when at a
meeting of the Smelter Mems union a
strike was declared, taking effect at
once, and they were wholly unprepared
for the walkout which followed. BY
the drawing of the fires from the fur
naceS at the Grant and Globe Smelters
the risk of a heavy loss to the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining company
was incurred. At the two smelters
there were eleven furnaces full of ore
and should they freeze up" they will
have to be blasted out and rebuilt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-09-27

sperial correspondents OF the Sunday Republic.
New York. Sept. @.~-"vivian's Papas,'
which opened the theatrical season at the
Gatfiek Theater. has been 80 successful
that Il viii remain there indefinitely, from
present appearances.
A Papa" h an elderly person who
buys diamond sanbursts for q chorus girl
and thinks there are no others. When
two 'papas'' meet there are all the com.
plications necessary to keep you laughing
for tive acts-possisly not for three.
Rvtaa's papas are the father and
Uncle. respectively. Of . young man who
bets On the races. but loves his wife.
Inc sins Of HE father and his uncle are
siLited upon the innocent young head Of
the gambling husband lJohn Rice).
This trapping Of the Innocent by two
old roues. with the center Of attraction al
ways the victor, is an almost fixed charac.
terisue Of q certain class of French farce.
Mr.. B~trichstein, however. takes espe-
ciai care to make his men as respectable
a. posetbie, to give them no wives and to
hsSs them suggest marriage at proper in
ieryals.
Vivian u played spiri.edly By Hattie
Whnsfas- It Is q broad pats and Miss
Wiiisrrs plays it broadly without giving
efenss. Her sudden conversion at the
ssht q a diamond is admirably done.
In ons respect Ditrichstein Is original.
This rarcc Is the first in many ysars, |
possibly generations. In which hurnor does
not esesaa N the least upon slowing the
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characters away behind different doors
and in bringing them bach as needed.
CHARLES WARMERS AMERICAN
DEBUT IN DRINK"
AT the Academy OF Music a New York
audience saw the play that has n great
hold upon the British public. Charles
Warmers REORGANIZATION of Drink has
made it's impression In every English
home that devotes an occasional sixpence
to the gallery.
That the melodtama IL naturally srns,
the French means nothing, for It's spirit
is OF the pub and the family entrance"
rather than OF the cafe. and its dialect ia
milisr to Bow Bells.
Aside from the subject, which In pretty
close to the A~ngio-Saxon hsarthstone, the
character that Charles Warner developed
In coupeau IL considered TO be an English
stage classic.
The vivid realism Of the two great
scenes Of the play, the temptation and the
victory Of drink. appeals to any audience
in any language. The audience was stirred
as people are seldom stirred when Coupeau
seizes the brandy bottle in his last
struggle with his enemy and, pulling the
bottle from his lips. cries out: "It's life,
not deathE' -
Warner scored a pronounced triumph.
His acting was superb. IN less able hands
the drama would ave been revolving.
With Warner. however. it was genuine
stage realism.
II think you viii agree with me that
Miss Blanche Ring is entitled to shine as
a star" said George Lederer to the big
audience In the Victoria Theater last
Monday night. There was no dissent.
Take Miss Ring from the cast OF 'sThs
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Jersey Lily" and there remains only a
faded flower. Not that other members
die not aid. for Louis Harrison won his
audience by really clever work; Rose
Beaumont danced a f~nndnngo like a true
sevillian. and Mnude Raymond convinced
her auditors thai she can make lots of
honest German fun In Mrs. Langtry's
land.
But. after all. '.The Belle of Avenue A"
Is the magnet that win draw the gold and
silver TO the box Office, and her rollickins.
catchy Irish "Ecdalta, I'd like to stale
ye," recalled shiileiahs. potheen, the coli
leens and the green fields of Erin. AS she
sang 1t with a vigor that was dynamic
and o sweetness that is all her own, with
q brogue thai was really Hibernian and a
twinkle in her eye that was captured
near Biarney. the house RAM with ap-
plausc.
It was the hit OF the night. There arr
other snappy, bright songs, too, u as
THE Pump-pum Man. The Lobster and
the Lady" and "Looey,' but "Bedalia. |
sent the crowd home humming.
TN be your Channcsy olco,t
II you viii be my Molly. O."
REGINALD DE KovEN
COMPOSED THE MUSIC.
The music is by Reginald De Koven.
and when n thinks Of Robin HOOD.
n mpar 1t with THE Jersey Ely.
one feels that the composer must have
written it while falling from the Pan.
sades. |
Il proves hat our composers have ac-
CURED the .'f1orodora habit" for II Il at
huiss reminiscent and therefore painful.
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TuaoH Nse. vMh7Ckmg od HahgKAMans MYa2 MA seMe from Muah5 Re;
tt tie GarrAch. MssIeTHI

As for the libretto. one forsets II. and Ia
glad of a short memory.
Mrs. behring's Divorce" with Mra.
Langtry as the stellar attraction, has not
created the sensation looked for In New
York, where she opened three weeks ago
at the Savoy Theater.
The comedy Is really q series of dia-
logues with q number OF smart lines. II
has not Q single serious passage and Il
not OF the kind that affords ny opportn-
nifty for strong or particularly effective
work. The curtains are all weak.
Its value Hes In fits amusing society
talk, Its truthful portrayal of smart mod
ern social life m its fair analysis of an
i-nconsequent. rather weak woman's char
acter.
Ths heroine may be beat described a