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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
WOULD PROTECT
THE REFORMERS
British Minister to Peking is i'm
AntagOnism With Other
Nations.

PekinS, Aug. 4.-The question has
to whether they have jurisdiction at
Shanghai in the case of the editor and
staff of the Chinese reform newspa-
per Supao. published in that city,
against whom warrants of arrest have
been issued by the taotai of Shanghai
on the charge of publishing seditious
matter
The Russian, French and United
States ministers are in favor of sur
rendering the reformers, while it Is un-
derstood that the British minister is
opposed to taking this step, and is
awaiting instructions from London.
This conflict of opinion will possibly
result in no action being taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
MAY SEIZE
The BRIDGE
St. Louis Merchants
Company May Lose
Property.
FOR NE RGING 1T
SeCretaryofW War Threat
ems Action By Gov
ernment.
FOR MERGING 1T

Washington, Aug. 4.-Secretary Root
has addressed communication to
the Merchants Bridge company, of
st. LcJis. skiing the company TO
show reason why the United States
should not take possession Of the
bridge under the statute which pro-
vided for its construction.
The Governments Right.
Under the law the secretary of war
can take possession of the bridge
without legal proceeding if the
bridge company consolida;es with any
other bridge company.
1t is declared the leases nade by
the Merchants company constitute a
consolidation with another company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
ACTION OF SECRETARY ROOT
He Sends the Facts to the Department. OF
Justice for Confederation.

He Sends the Facts to the Department OF
Justice for Consideration.
General Davis recommends that, the
testimony of two witnesses who could
not be found being rather important,
the investigation be continued with a
view of getting their testimony. Sec
Tetary Root makes the following in
dorSement on the opinion of the Judge
advocate general which sends the case
TO the department of Justice: Il sup
pose there is no doubt that a manu-
featuring firm one member of which
happens to be a member of congress
has a right TO manufacture and sell
goods to jobbers who are filling gov
ernment contracts, and that they do
not come within the prohibition of the
statute so long as the contract be
tween the firm and the jobber is a
separate and distinct transaction from
the contract between the jobber and
the government.
There appears to be no evidence
that in the manufacture of gloves by
the MeSSrS. Littauer Bros, to be used
in filling government contracts made
by Lyon and others. there was any vio-
latiOn of the statute except in one case
the contract of Dec. Z, 1898. 1t is
not the duty or the right of the Secre-
tary of war to adiudicate that case
or TO determine whether the statute
was or was not violated. except inso-
far as it may be necessary for him to
decide what action, if any, should be
taken by the war department in view
of the facts disclosed.
''I think the indications of an inter
est by the manufacturing firm in the
jobber's contract with the government
are sufficient to require me to proceed
upon the theory that there is a prima
facie case of violation of the statute"
He therefore decides to put the de-
partment of Justice in possession of
the facts, and TO ask the opinion of
the attorney general as TO whether
there is a case for a demand by the
United States for n return of part of
the money paid by the government, as
provided for by statute when there is
closer connection between jobber and
manufacturer than that which usually
obtains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Newspaper Anniversary.

Atchison. Kan, Aug. 4.-Twelve
thousand people attended the twenty
fifth anniversary celebration of the
Atchison Globe at Forest park. Free
band concerts. an address on good cit
izenship by Governor Bailey. of Kan
sas, and an elaborate fireworks display
were among the features of the event.
e. w. Howe. editor of The Globe, en-
tertained $50 guests, many of them
from other towns in Kansas. at dinner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
uharned wien BoodIery.

Minneapolis, Aug d. S. Sodino.
former theater owner of this city, who
sailed to Italy last year after being
indicted by the grand jury, has re-
turned and given himself UP. Sodino
stands indicted GA the charge OF pay
ing 81. 900 to Mayor AIneS with the un-
derstanding thar Ames would close up
two rival theaters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
viii Regulate boarding House Hash.

Milwaukee. Aug. !. - Secretary
Frank T. schultz, of the health de
partment is framing an ordinance that
will soon be introduced I'm the common
council, providing standard for food
used in boarding houses and hotels.
just how the secretary is going to
regulate it he has not yet decided, but
he has experts at work on the job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Close squeeze for Kalnerer.

Wayne, Mich, Aug. 4.-JOhn KAN
erer. young grocery clerk of this
village, had n narrow escape from
death. When he was driving home
from a party his horse and carriage
was struck on the railroad crossing at
Monroe avenue by a fast newspaper
train. The horse was killed and the
buggy smashed, but though he was
thrown a considerable distance, he was
not injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
NEGRO BEATS MOB
AssaiIant of White Woman
Gets Away From
Pursuers.
DOWN IN NORTH CAROLYN
And is Finally Safely Lodged
in JaiI-WelI Armed ut
That.

Charlotte. n G., Aug 4.-Wilford
Roseboro, the negro who is charged
with having assaulted Mrs. ID. BeaV-
ers. in IrcdelI county, then numbering
her and throwing her body in u well, is
in the Charlotte Jail RoSeboro was
captured in Polk county and taken to
Asheville Jail. When It became known
that the sheriff was coming there with
his prisoner mob began to form foT
the purpose Of lynching RoSeborO.
Was Well Armed.
Sheriff Summers eIuued Ge gather
ing mob, however. and toook his pris-
oner to Mooresville 10y private con-
veyance and there caught train for
Charlotte. When captured ROsebOro
had two pistols and razor on his per-
son. One revolver was identified as
the one taken from the Beaver home.
The prisoner is perfectly safe from
mob violence in the Charlotte Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
FutIIe Attempt to Settle a strike.

Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-The fact that
the industrial branch of the Civic Fed
Grafton made an effort to settle the
textile strike in this city and failed
has been made public by leaders Of
the textile strikers. The attempt was
made in June. The strikers agreed to
return to work on a fifty-tive hours a
week basis and also agreed not TO ask
for higher wages for a time. The en-
ployers refused the offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
OURTARSATLISBON
NotabIes of the Portuguese Cow
eminent Dined on Board the
Flagship Brooklyn.
FRIENDLY TALKS OVER THE WINE
Much Good Fellowship Developed by
the Visit of Admiral Cotton's
Squadron.

Lisbon, Aug. 4.-Shortly after noon
the members of the Portuguese cab
met and the military and civil authori-
ties here, the former in undress uni
form and the latter in frock coats. pro-
ceeded in naval bargeS across the har-
Dor to the Brooklyn, Admiral Cotton's
flagship, on board of which an ex-
quisite menu had been prepared for
the luncheon to be given in their hon
or. Rear Admiral Cotton and United
States Minister Bryan, with the chief
officers of the United States squadron,
received the guests at the gangway.
The band of the Brooklyn played
Portuguese airs and the United States
warships flew the Portuguese flags at
the mainmast.
Some of the Adniral's Guests.
Among the guests of Admiral Cot
ton at the luncheon were the ministers
of war. justice, finance and public
works; DIR. Cunha, the civil governor
OF Lisbon; Admiral Castillo, director
of the naval school; Admiral Ferreira
DO Amarel, inspector of the arsenal:
eral staff. and General Craveiro Lopes,
comman nder of the First army corps
The premier was not present, having
been called to Switzerland, where his
wife is lying i'll.
HeAIth of King Charles.
At the conclusion of the luncheon
Admiral Cotton proposed the health
of King Charles, and in the course of
his remarks he expressed his thanks
for the welcome and reception that
had been extended to the United States
squadron during its stay at Lisbon. In
reply General Pimental Pinto. minis
ter of war, and premier ad interim,
proposed thetoast of president Roose-
welt and the prosperity of the United
States"
Minister Bryan Adds Thanks.
United States Minister Bryan then
spoke. dwelling on the sympathetic
demonstrations of which the United
States squadron had been the object
at Lisbon, and thanking the POrtu-
euese government and people. The min
lister of marine responded. speaking in
flattcring terms of the United States
navy. The guests remained on the
Brooklyn until p. IN, when they re-
turned in barges 10 the city. The
Portuguese cruiser Dom Carlos fired
a salute in honor of the ministers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04

Lafayette, Ind, Aug. GARRY Bar
ker while sleeping on the Wabash
tracks was run over and instantly
killed by a passenger train. Hei was
working nights at the Lafayette hom-
iny mills and spent his midnight hour
out of doors. He sat down on the
tracks and fell asleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Traveler Loses q Leg.

Webster City, Ia, Aug. 4. - Isaac
Ballinger, of Cairo, ILL.,. fell off NOV
ing Illinois Central freight train in
this city. One car passed over the
left leg below the knee, and several
fingers were taken off the left hand.
The leg was amputated at Mercy hos
pital at the knee joint. He was beat
ing his way on the train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Cucumber Crop in Danger.

tire cucumber crop of this section is
threatened with disaster. This report
is given out by the most extensive
growers of this district. The leaves OF
the plants have become spotted yellow,
the result either of blight or insects.
and it is feared the entire crop will be
n faiIuro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
the Fire with Kerosene.

Milwaukee, Aug 1. Mrs. John
Kncbel, "a years of age. and her year
and half old baby girl We're burned
to death at the Knebel homestead in
the town OF Granville, north of this
city. The fire was caused by the won-
an pouring Kerosene into the kitchen
stove when she supposed the fire has
gone ont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
shoot. HI. sistsr-in-Lau.

BlufvilIe, Ind, Aug Airs. Lew
Starr, woman living at PonetO, six
miles from here. was shot by her broth
er-in-Iaw. William Starr. 1t is not
believed that the victim will survive.
Starr. who alleges that the shooting
was accidental, has been arrested and
placed IN Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
,,oroor Ca,e To ne Appenled.

St Paul, Aug. attorney General
Douglas has wired from Banff, B. c.,
to his assistants at the capitol TO take
immediate steps TO take the states case
against the merger to the court of APP
peals. Attorney General Douglas will
return to st. Paul Aug. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
New Pope is an italian and Elects to Be
Known as Plus X
THE SEVENTH BALLOT is DECISIVE ONE
Enthusiasm Over the Result and Biography
of the POntiff

Rome, Aug. L. 4.-Giuseppe Sarto, pa
triarch of Venice and archbishop of
Mantua, was elected pcpe of the
church of Rome, to succeed Pope Leo
NIL, ON the seventh ballot on the
reassembling of the cardinals this
morning.
The new pope elected to be known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Copner BaIled in $4,000.

Washington. Aug John T. Cop
per. mayor of LOckhaven. Pa. who
was indicted by the grand jury in CON
ncction with postal Irregularities, ap-
peared in the District supreme court
and gave bail I'm the sum of $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04

II Ponce de Leon had ever seen a six
ty-year-old American at a circus he
would never have wasted all that time
and money looking for the fountain OF
perpetual youth. Bal fillmore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
SCHWAB AT LAST OUT
as BIG STEEL TRUST HEAD

New York, Aug. 4.-The resignation
of Charles NJ. Schwab as president of
the United States Steel corporation
was presented to the board of direc-
tors this afternoon and accepted. w.
E. Cory was elected president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Foot Raoe Fnher Convicted.

Milwaukee, Aug. Alex McCar-
rem, the alleged faker of foot races.
was found guilty of conspiracy TO de-
fraud c. J. Stumpf out of $4,000 and
sentenced to Imprisonment for oneye
or pay fine of $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04

that Leo NH. always thought very
highly of him and sided with him on
one occasion when Sarto disapproved
of Rampolla's policy.
Gibbons Helped Defeat RampOIIa.
Berlin, Aug. "A Rome dispatch
asserts that Cardinal Gibbons played
chief part in frustrating the cleo
ton of Cardinal Rampolla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
pied on a sum.nsr Vacation.

Sault ste Marie, Mich Aug. 4.-D.
b. Whitewood, of Detroit. expired sud
denly in the Park hotel. He had been
coming here for the last twenty years
on summer outings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
He Is Safe for Awhile.

Hart, Mich, Aug. 4. - Frank o.
Johnston, who has been keeping the
officers busy for months has been con-
victed of theft and taken to the ~
form school at lansing by County
ASent Butler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
thIoago Man Robbed at St. Paul.

Minneapolis, Aug. alfred Blon,
of Chicago. was robbed of $3.50 in the
st. James hotel. Thieves entered the
room while Blon slept and extracted
the poeketbook containing $3.50 in
bills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
sherrn.. Reply to tho Exile.

A communication was received from
Sheriff Sandberg. of Idaho Springs. by
O committee of the miners who were
expelled from that town. in answer to
a letter sent by them to the sheriff
in which they notified him that Gov
ernor Peabody had advised them to ap-
ply TO the local authorities for pro-
lection. Sheriff Sandberg replies that
he intends to maintain law and order
I'm Clear Creek county without fear
or partiality TO any persons or class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
CLOUDBURST CAUSES
CREEK TO OVERFLOW
Twenty-Five Families in Iowa in
Peril But are
Rescued.

Mason City. Iowa. Aug. "A cloud
burst this morning caused Willow
creek to overflow it's banks and mum
date the valley. Twenty-Five families
were rescued by boats, but no lives
were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Reliance Ready for the Contest.

Bristol, r. l., Aug. Completely
fitted out for her great contest with
the Shamrock III, the Reliance has
left her builders works and proceeded
70 Newport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04

as Plus ", the title being the same as
was borne by Leo's immediate prede-
Cessor, who was Plus IN.
As soon as the result was known
the cardinals left their thrones and
going to the one occupied by the pope
elect. knelt before him and declared
their allegiance.
Plus y. has expressed his desire not
to dissolve the concIave until this
evening. 1t is supposed the cardinals
viii therefore remain in their present
quarters until p. IN.
The announcement of Sarto's clec-
ton was received with wild enthusi-
asm on the part of thousands of per-
sons who gathered outside st. Peters.
The scene within the basilica when
the pope pronounced his benediction
was one of unparalleled excitement
and enthusiasm. Thousands of peo-
pie within the cathedral cheered and
waved their hats. All is now quiet.
Announces the Result.
Cardinal Macchi, secretary of the
apostolic briefs, announced to the
crowd assembled before St. Peters
that CardfAsK sarto had been elected
pope and had tsfkeA the name of Plus
y.
The troops on duty Immediately
lined up on the piazza and presented
arms. At 10 minutes after II this af-
ternoon Pope Plus y. appeared in
side the balcony of the hasilica and
blessed the Populace amid acclama-
tions of the enormous crowd assem-
blcd upon the piazza.
The New Pope.
Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto, patriarch
of Venice, was born at Riese, northern
Italy. in 1888. He is noted for his
prudence, having never mcddled with
politics, and for extreme independ-
ence. He is also a patron of the arts.
The cardinal is recognized as one
of the most learned men in the church
and is a stiskler for the truth as be-
tween the church and the people
Sarto won much renown some years
ago by destroying certain relics of
doubtful authenticity.
Cardinal Sarto was not discovered
until he had reached middle age He
was a parish priest in the province of
Venice for the greater part of his
life and finally became a bishop. His
high executive qualities and uneNcel-
led learning became known soon after
his elevation and. were recognized by
the church. He was created a cardi-
nal in 1898, at which time me was also
named patriarch of Venice.
Cardinal Sarto enjoys popularity in
his diocese and is honored by all for
his purity, for the strict uprightncss
of his life and for his liberal ideas.
He is modest and agreeable man,
highly cultivated and very kind-heart-
ed and still is strong and robust in
spite of his 6S years. lie has never
taken a great part in political and
public life of his church, but has di-
vided his time between study and
good works. Although most faithful
to the holy see, he was friendly to the
king and queen OF italy in Venice. He
may be considered among the most
liberal members of the Italian episco-
pate and sacred college. 1t is said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
TOOWEAKTOGRASP
Sailor Perishes When Rescue
Was Within
Reach.
AFTBR ALL NIGHT STRUGGLE
Schooner Was Wrecked by a Gale
In Lake Michi-
gan.

Milwaukee, Aug. 4.-CharleS Nor
bach. of North Muskegon, after cling
ing all night to the capsized schooner
Tennle and Laura, released his hold to
catch a life line as help approached
and perished. Captain John Sather,
his sole companion, was rescued by
sailors from the steamer Mark b. Gov
ell. ..-.........
Wrecked BY Gale.
The Tennie and Laura started from
Muskegon loaded with slabs, but was
wrecked by the gale. The exhausted
crew of the schooner Glen Cuyler, wat
erlogged in the gale. was rescued by
the steamer Neff. They had manned
the pumps all night and were taking to
the lifeboats when rescued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
THE MINER EXILES
Their Case May Bring on a Big
Crisis in the Colorado La
Dor Situation.
APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR NO USE
Says He Cannot Help Them Legally
Sheriff Deals in "GlitterinS
Generalities.'

Denver, Aug. 4.-Governor PEABODY
has answered the petition of the Idaho
Springs Miners union asking prOtec-
ishment OF the union miners by the
Alliance organization of Idaho Springs
also protection by military for them
In the event they return to their homes.
The governor says that the expelled
miners will have TO seek redress
through the courts at Idaho Springs,
and that by the constitution and laws
Of the state he is not vested with the
power or authority to act in the mat
ter.
Warning from the Printers.
The Typographical union of this city
has adopted resolutions relative 10 the
labor situation here and Mt Idaho
Springs. in which u warning is given
the Citizens Alliance that If the action
of the Citizens Alliance at Idaho
Springs is to be commended 1t is likely
TO involve the whole state in labor
war, and that If the fight is to come
the Typographical union hopes it may
J. >
of the Citizens Alliance, says that
he believes that the action of the Citi-
gems Alliance of Idaho SPRING. in ex-
pelling the union miners who were ac-
cused Of completely in the blowing up
of the Sun and Moon converter would
be commended. He expressed indigna-
tion at the action of the Denver Typo
graphical union in adopting the reso-
Iutions noted IN the foregoing.
Approves tho Idaho Springs Action.
ut is not the intention" said Craig
Ito drive any one out of Denver, but
in Idaho Springs the situation was
different. for these men aud others had
been making threats for months, and
finally resorted TO dynamite. l believe
the community not only saved consid-
cradle expense. but also prevented the
sacrifice of many lives by their action,
and therefore it should be commend
ed"
sbarf0's RaDIy tn the ExiIea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Announces the Result.

The troops on duty Immediately
lined up on the piazza and presented
arms. At 10 minutes after II this af-
ternoon Pope Plus y. appeared in
side the balcony of the hasilica and
blessed the PopuIace amid acclama-
tions of the enormous crowd assem-
blcd upon the piazza.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-09
The Awful CIoudburst.

A second Johnstown horror has
come to Pennsylvania. only on small
or scale. resulting from a cloudburst
late sunday afternoon, which flooded
a long ravine along Brush creek,
sweeping away big dam above Oak
ford Park causing great loss Of life,
and devastating portions Of the towns
of Jeanette. Penn. Larimer. Green's
burg. Irwin. Rurrell and Manor. The
loss Of life will range up towards 1T5
people. The number who persisted ut
Oakford PARK is estimated at -.
Twenty bodies have been recovered.
Many are foreigners and have not
heen identified. At South Jeanette a
rescuing party saved fully 100 persons
who had been thrown into the streams
by their houses being overturned.
Many houses were seen by them float
ing down the stream.
SO widespread is the territory swept
by the floods and SO great the excite
ment among the survivors. that au-
thentic estimates cannot be given.
Early Monday morning a bureau
was opened at Jeanette. where the
greatest loss of life occurred, and the
names Of the Identified dead recoy-
cred and the missing were registered
together with description of the
bodies recovered but not identified.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-09
THE MICHIGAN NEWS
Whaf is Doing in All Sections of the State
out for Health and Climate.

u. w. H. Moreland, ex-commission-
er Of public works of the city OF De
troit. who went 60 the City of Mexico
when he was under investigation by
n committee of the city council and
has since been deposed from office. has
left that city for Chihuahua. He gave
as his reason for leaving Mexico City
that lie was going To meet his at
torncy. Before he went, however, he
said concerning his movements:
Il came here solely on account of
my failing health, as many others
have done. | went south last year for
n month, and was at Atlantic City
for time this spring.
Before | came away | sent COM
munication to the common council ask
ing for months leave of absence. /
believe this fine climate. high altitude
and the strange scenes will help me. |
am feeling better already.
Il have been meeting some OF the
best people In Mexico and enjoying the
trip ] Will return 10 Detroit when
my health improves sufficiently and
not before"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-09
No Clnuds Ai.ihIe.

President Roosevelt in his New York
address Saturday said; There is not
n cloud as big as. your hand on the po-
litlcal horizon and we have the
friendship Of all nations. To keep this
friendship ii is best to be prepared at
all times by having battleships..
President Roosevelt said il was not
alone the bravery of Admiral Dewey
that won great victory over the
Spaniards. The Spaniarls were also
brave 1t was the handling of our
g;...a. the craftsmanship of our men
that achieved such a signal success.
The shots fred by our guns landed
where they were intended TO land,
while the inferior craftsmanship Of
the Spanish gunners FASTENED their
defeat.