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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Escapinr yiots Shot.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 5.-Four
convicts We're shot at Pratt mines pris-
on at 1 O'Clock in the morning in an
attempt TO escape, the wounded men
being Tom Fay. shot in leg; John
Brewer, wounded in back; Richard
Kinnebeck. shot in abdomen and killed,
and Thomas Melzen wounded in shOul-
der. Brewer and Kinnebeck probably
will die. All are white and were serv-
ing terms ranging from two to twenty
years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Aaother pynamlte outrage.

keystone, Ind, Sept. 5.-The resi-
dence of Abraham Showalter, who has
been prominently connected with the
anti-saloon movement, was entirely
demolished by dynamite. The family
of five persons escaped with their
lives. All We're slightly injured by
being covered by the ruins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
would Limit State Control.

Professor Z. Bottii. of Milan, fa-
vored having the state control the cal
culation of reserves, but not go fur
ther than that. Kotaro Schid, of To
kio, delegate to the Japanese govern
ment, told of the provisions made by
Japan for the supervision of insurance
companies. and of the reasons which
He'd to their adoption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
No,ed sportLng editor peoa.

New York, Sept. 5.-John Il. Nc
Cormick (AIacon), the sporting writer,
is dead at Bath Beach from Bright's
disease. He was born in Cincinnati in
1897. For twenty years he was con-
nected with the Cincinnati Enquirer
and while on the staff of that paper
had much to do in bringing out John
l.. Sullivan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
OFFICERS ARE
OUT OF PRISON
Bulgarian Monarch Weakens in De.
sign to Punish for Insnb.
ordination.

- Belgrade, Sept. 5.--An official note
concerning recent arrests in the Ser
Wan army OF officers charged with in
subordinaticn says 2S officers were ar
rested yesterday, but were released
today and ordered to remain in quar-
ters. Great excitement prevails and
there are rumors of cabinet crisis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Hanged Herself for a scoIding.

Lebanon. ILL.,, Sept. 5.-Elsie bucket,
a 16-year-Old girl, hanged herself be-
cause her father, Il stern. austere
farmer, scolded her for receiving Il let
ter from a neighbor boy, which closed
with the following couplet: AS long
as the vine runs round the stump I'll
be your darling sugar lump" William
CrOhley, the lad who wrote the letter,
was one of the pallbearers at the
funeral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
VIII Meet Next at RIchmend,

Evansville, Ind. Sept. 5.-After a
spirited contest Richmond, Va, was Sc
lected as next place of meeting by the
National Association of Stationary En-
gineers now in convection here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Linton to VI.it Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. Sir Thomas Lip
ton will visit this city next week and
will be the guest of Alexander II. Re
veil. according to statement made by
Mr.. RevelI upon the receipt of a tele-
gram from the noted yacEtsman. No
formal entertainments will be given
the British visitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
rru,t Puni.hes the Japanese.

Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 5.-The Amer
lean Tobacco company, which con-
trolls a big Japanese tobacco corpora
tion, announces a suspension of divi-
dends for the latter for fifteen years
because the japanese oppose the in
coming of American capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
DanvilIe jury in tbe nor.

Danville, ILL.,, Sept. 5.-The four jur-
ors necessary to complete the twelve
for the riot trials have been selected,
and Sheriff Whitlock is confident of
the conviction of all fourteen of the
alleged rioters on trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Ds.osnaan, or Andre Dead.

st. Joseph. Mo, Sept. 5.-Samuel
Jacobs, a lineal descendant of Major
Andre of revolutionary times, is dead
at his home here, aged 50. He was a
civil engineer and surveyed the route
of the Chicago, Burlington and Quin-
cy railroad across the state of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
hunroe Declines An Early Fight.

New York, Sept. 5.-Jack Munroe, of
Butte. Mont. has refused an immedi.
ate fight with Jeffries, sending the fol-
lowing message to Manager Carey, of
Century a c., Los Angeles. Cal:
Date too soon. VIII fight Jeffries in
January. Not time enoug to train"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Doesn't Look Like Evacuatlon

St Petersburg, Sept. 5.-The Vosto-
totchny Vestnik. of VladivOstock, says
that every passenger train on the Man,
churian railroad is now accompanied
by a detachment of soldieFy and that
the whole line is guarded by sentries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Extraordinary Statement
Made by Sultan of
Turkey.
REPLIES TO GERMANY
Powers Must Look After
Welfare of Their
Legations.

Berlin, Sept. 5.-The Turkish gov
ernment, according to information re-
ceived at the foreign office, has noti-
fled the powers the porte cannot
guarantee the safety of the legations,
This extraordinary statement was
communicated without explanation.
In response to an inquiry as to
whether the German marines were
among those Leishman reported hav-
ing landed at Constantinople, the for
cign office officials added that the Ger
man embassy at Constantinople has
not reported whether German marines
have landed nor whether the marines
of any of the powers have landed.
1t is learned from sources outside
the foreign office that the German
government regards the Turco-Balkan
affairs as having entered an acute
phase.
Berlin, Sept "a dispatch from
COnstantinople today says war is in
sight. 1t is rumcred Turkish troops
have already crossed the Bulgarian
frontier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
MIllers In Council.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. "a confer
ence of prominent members OF the Mil
lers' Federation of the United States
and the southeastern Millers' assocfa-
tion is in session here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
RAILROAD MAN DEAD AS
RESULT OF SLIGHT MIsHAP

st. Louis, Sept. Edward NJ. Col
lins, general superintendent of the
Missouri. Kansas & Texas railroad, is
dead at his home here as "A result of
fever caused by running :; nail in his
foot. Collins is native of Abba
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Organized Labor Objects.

Troops were asked for by the Mine
Owners association. but Sheriff Rob
ertson. of Teller county, said hat he
saw no necessity for calling out the
militia. No violence has been reported
at Cripple Greek since Tuesday night
when one nOn-union carpenter and Il
justice We're assaulted by unknown
men. President Charles III. Meyer, of
the Western Federation of Miners. ad-
dressed Il letter to Governor Peabody
in which he declared that the condi-
tions in the Cripple Greek district We're
not such as to warrant the calling out
of troops. He said that such an act
by the governor at this time is n viO-
Ia ton of the law under which the eX-
ecutive is empowered 10 call out
troops. President Meyer says that the
members of the federation in the Grip
pie Creek district will help to main
tain order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Russia May Take a Hand.

Paris, Sept. "a dispatch to the
Temps from Sofia confirms the report
that the official journal, Dnevnik, had
published the sensational information
that treaty alliance exists between
Russia and Bulgaria, the terms of
which guarantee in case of war be-
tween Bulgaria and Turkey the for
mer shall have the cooperation of
Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
TRANSPORT LOGAN SAILS
WITH THE 14TH REGIMENT

San Francisco, Sept. 5.-The United
States army transport Logan sailed
for Manila today with the 18th cav
airy aboard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
iurderer Give. nLn.elr Up.

Aurora, H.. Sept. John Van
Fleet, who murdered his wife last Sat
urday near Aurora. has given himself
I'D to Sheriff Burk of Kent county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
obieets to state supervIsIon.

DR.. Names paper reviewed the con-
dition produced by the new law for
insurance supervision in Germany,
and like the other papers was in favor
of state supervision. Charlton l..
Lewis of New York. took the opposite
view, holding that the position of the
actuary in the United States, is in-
feriOr to that of actuaries in any
other country solely because he is un-
der this state supervision. by which
a mind inferior in information and ex-
perience. Lewis declared is officially
raised above the skilled actuary. He
also denied the assumption that official
supervision is sure, saying that it is
made the occasion too frequently med
ding with the affairs of COM
DanieS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Council of War Held.

\ council of war recommended
sending an immediate ultimatum to
Bulgaria, but the sultan decided to
wait. Members of the council of war.
which was up all last night, designa-
ted Edhem Pasha as commander-in-
chief. The Turkish press is printing
infammatory articles against the Bull
orariauS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
suadron Arrives at Beirut.

Beirut, Syria, Sept 5.-The United
States cruisers Brooklyn and San
Francisco have arrived here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Governor Makes a statement.

Governor Peabody made the follow
ing statement regarding his action in
calling out the troops: Il have tried
TO act with prudence. The gentlemen
who went to Cripple Greek at my re-
quest to investigate conditions advised
me that the situation was such that
troops ought to be ordered out. Sher-
if Robertson has maintained the posi-
tion that he took when the matter was
first suggested and he did not join in
the request for troops. l had hoped
that the necessity for calling out troops
would he avoided, and final action was
delayed as long as was consistent
with the proper protection of the lives
and property of the people in the Grip
pie Creek district, Judging from re-
ports of conditions there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
What His Committee Reported.

The report of the governors COM
mittee follows: Having visited Grip
pie Creek and Victor, and after care
full inquiry among representative citi-
ZenS and property owners, including
the mayors of Cripple Greek and Vic
tor. we are of the opinion that the
lives of citizens of the district are in
imminent danger and property and
personal rights are in jeopardy Prompt
action is imperatively demanded by
the above people TO protect the lives
and property of the citizens. We
find that u reign of terror exists in
the district, which should be relieved
at once.s We do not believe that the
civil authorities are able to cope with
the situation" The foregoing is
signed by John Chase, brigadier gen
eral; y. c. Miller. adjutant general,
and Tome E. McClelland, attorney
general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
REFORM IS
IMPORTANT
President Roosevelt De-
cides on Change in
Appointments
In CONSULAR SERVICE
Positions to be Assign
ed Through Series
of Promotions.

Oyster Bay. n Y, Sept. 5.-An inn
portant change of policy with respect
to the making of appointments in the
consular service has been decided upon
by President Roosevelt. He has dis
cussed the change with Assistant Sec
retary of State Francis B. LOOmis.
For many years it has been practically
the uniform practice of presidents to
appoint men to positions in the con-
sular service substantially without ref
erence to whatever previous experience
they may have had. Quite naturally
the president endeavored always to
select for appointment men of integ
rity and ability, but experience was
not determining factor in the equa-
ton.
Appointments to BE Promotions.
President Roosevelt. after cOnsulta-
ton with Secretary Hay. Assistant
Secretary LoOmis, and members of his
cabinent not Immediately identified
with the state department.. has deter
mined to appoint hereafter to import
ant places in the consular service men
who already are in the service, and
have had that experience and train
ing In minor positions which will rem
der them the more capable of filling
places of higher grade and greater inn
pOrtance.
Significance of the Change.
The change in policy does not eX-
tend the civil service to the consular
service, and it does not extend. neces-
sarily a cOnsuIs tenure of office at
any particular place, but 1t is pointed
surance to the manufacturing and COM
mercial interests of the United States,
which particularly are interested ia
the extension of the country's for
eign trade, that in a comparatively
brief time all important consular situ-
atiOns will be filled not only by men
of character and ability. but by men
who by training and experience are
specially qualified TO advance the
trade interests of the United States.
Some Promotions Are Imminent
LoOmiS discussed with the president
several appointments in the service
that are to be made very soon. 1t is
understood that an of the appOintees
will be men who now are filling places
of lesser Importance i'm the service.
They are to be promoted. and in turn
their places will be filed by men who
have not had the experience they have
had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
JOHN HAY, SECRETARY OF STATE.

600 was not paid. Washington police
say Beuque has been in the photo
graphic business in Hamburg, but was
compelled to leave the country, selling
out his business. BeuqUe claimed, at
great sacrifice. This is the origin of
his grievance and his demand that
Secretary Hay secure his reimburse
ment from the German government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-05
Has Written other Letters.

It is CANNED Beuque has written
letters on the subject TO various pres
idents and secretaries of state since
the Harrison administration, none,
however. threatening in tone until
this letter to Hay, in which he de-
clared if Hay did not attend to his
claim he Beuque) would attend to
Hay.
Beuque expressed satisfaction when
arrested. declaring publicity would
aid him in getting his money.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
Volume XIII.
AN ORDINANCE


rt-,;t+;no nrODOsitlOn to property tax
navers for the city to incur debt and
issue negotiable bonds therefor to
purchase ground and erect thereon
city hall.
cact;on T. Be it ordained by the city
.o,,nc;l of the city of Shreveport in
.sanIar session convened, that in ac-
.asdance with Article 28I of the Con-
-. ..;t,,t;on of the State of Louisiana, and
At No, las of the Acts of the Legis-
iat,re Of the State of Louisiana of 1902,
ard all other laws on the same subject
matter, the following proposition be sub
,n;ftef for approval or rejection to the
aronerty taxpayers of the city Of Shreve-
nart duly qualified to vote according to
law. to-wit:
That the city of Shreveport, through
;ts council be authorized and empow-
cred to incur debt of ninety thousand
fsoo.ooo.oo) dollars for the purpose OF
nurchasing ground in the said city, to
sost fifteen thousand ($15,ooo dol
i.rs or such a part thereof as may be
necessary. and to erect thereon city
hall to cost seventy-hve thousand dol
lars (sz5,ooooo) or such part thereof
d NAV be necessary, the title to which
sha1l rest in the city of Shreveport; and
- issue bonds of the said city to the
extent of ninety thousand ($oo,ooo. .oo)
dollars for the said purpose, running for
period of twenty (2o) years, to be
dated January I, 1903, with interest pay
able semi-annually, at the rate of four
Ill Der cent Der annum; and IN order
10 paw same to levy and assess special
tax OF one and one-fourth I Ia mills
per annum on the assessed valuation OF
lie property in said city for the follow
ing years, to-wit: 1903, 1904, 1905, 1000,
1907. 1908, 1909. 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913
Icta. IeI5, 1916, 1917, 1913, 1919, 1920,
ro1I and 1922, or as manv years thereof
as will suffice for the payment of the
principal and interest of said bonds, not
to be negotiated until required for said
improvements, and any past due cou-
pons at date of negotiation to be clipped
Off of said bonds.
Sec. q. Be it further ordained that
an election in the city of Shreveport be
and is hereby called for Tuesday, May
IL, 1908, between the hours of 7 o'clock
am and S O'Clock I'm, at which the
above proposition shall be voted on by
the legally qualified voters of said city,
and the mayor Is hereby instructed to
give due notice of this proposition and
the said election in the official journal
Of the city for more than thirty (3o)
full days.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Busbev, Conger, Currie,
Dickson, Foster, Jenkins, Quigles, Rand,
Snyder, Thoman, Tusten, Wise.
Nays: Lowenthal. ..s ~ ....~
March 3o,Ioo 3.
ANDREW QUERIES, Mayor.
6. RIVES, Comptroller s.
4. G. HAYES,
Auditor and Ex-Officio Secretary.
April 5, 1903.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
A CONFEDERATION


On Sunday morning the Henry Rose
Mercantile and Manufacturing Com
panv sustained serious loss by fire
which originated in their office in the
department adjoining their bottIlng and
soda water plant on Texas street. The
fire was beyond a doubt tho result Of the
upsctting of coal oil lamp which was
on table or desk in this Office A little
while before the fire the private watch
man in that quarter had made his round
Of inspection which was satisfactory,
and about the same time the private
Hatchnan for the firm was on his in
,pLcti0n round cf the cnmpany's plant
Before leaving the office. where he sat
1t intervals between his rounds and
where he had two pets, playful cats, he
eurncd low the lamp and there was then
no indication OF fire but his attention
was attracted in about ten or fifteen
minutes thereafter by the reflection III
he alley. and on fastening to the office
found it abIaze with dense smoke
rushing through the windows. His first
impulse was directed to checking the
are, which, however. baf1cd hi, efforts,
md during which his hands We're Sc
yercly burned. He then hurried to the
!1arm box from which he cignallcd the
department. Owing to the construction
# the building the fire. after il had
reached the Ceilings0n the second floor,
had free sweep below the roof from
which it could not be reached, and soon
nvtlOped the structure. Fortunately
With the supply Of water the fire was
confined to this building. The Woodfi
furniture establishment adjoining sns,
aimed loss by water as did the soda
water and bottling department OF the
Henry Rose Company.
In their misfortune the firm have the
sympathy Of their friends cvcrywhcre
md with characteristic energy they are
striving to fill all orders for business If
their line.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
SlN.kILLER GRIFFIN.
\ S2ccial Sermon for White People at
Gallee Tonight.

:'Ispnting and praising Cod in the
hjonlot at the Galicc Baptist church.
Irnnt .rnnbcr at the altar crying fof.
mercy. &cvcnty-fve came forward for
Drr.,r. Five hundred voices in sweet
singing. Rev. DIR. J. L. Griffin will
preach three special sermons for the
"1ritc pcnr1e. His text Wednesday night
VII be 1.-The child sneczed seven times
aiIcr it was dead" Thursday night:
''DayiI in battle with the great giant
Friday night "Noat's Ark" Services
every day at II o'clock. The young ladies
il1vr pledged themselves to raise $500.
Special invitations to the business men,
lawyers and doctors. We will have 100
-,,svrved seats for the white people. Sub
Jet Sunday night: Elijah goes to
hcaycn in a chariot of fire and on horses
nfirc." lear him.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
BEN HOLMAN
zzz Texas Street.
SEALED BIDS INVITED
For the Erection of a Crematory fol
the Incineration of Garbage in
the City of Shreveport.

Sealed proposals are hereby invited
for the erection of crematory for the
incineration of garbage in the city of
Shreveport. Plans, specifications and
daily. capacity together with certified
check in the sum of five hundred dol
lars, as evidence of good faith and guar
antee to sign contract, to accompany
each proposal i he plant to cost not
exceeding $4,000. The contractor to
accept payment in three annual install
ments to be provided for in budget of
expenses for the years 1904, 1905 and
1905 with per cent interest added. The
city will provide location. and reserves
the right to reject any or all bids and
return checks. Bids to be in hands OF
comptroller by Monday, May rs, 1908,
AZ 6 pm. s
@. O. RIVES, Comptroller.
April 8, Ioo3.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
SHERIEFS SALE.

No. 8o63-ln First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, La: VIM
Winter VS.. J. M. Oden.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale 70 me issued in the above entitled
and numbered suit, by the Honorable
First District Court of Caddo Parish
La. | have seized and will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, according tc
law, without the benefit of appraisement
At the principal front door of the court
house Of Caddo parish, in the city OF
Shreveport, La, during the legal hours
Tor sales, on.
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1903,
The following described property, to-
Wit: A lot in the town of Bethany, Cad
do Parish. La, described as follows
Commencing at the State line, bounded
% the north by the Grand Bluff and
Shreveport road, thence running south
with said State line one hundred and
sixty feet to the said road; thence
tast ninety feet; thence north one
hundred and sixty feet to the said
read, thence west ninety feet to
Place of beginning, with all buildings,
and improvements thereon, less that
portion exchanged with E. G.. Flanagan
and less that portion sold to F. F. Gill,
I as pet deed of record in the clerks Of
lce Of said parish Also the following
aessribed property, to-wit: Beginning at
tlle southeast corner of lot formerly
owned by u. Kingsmore so feet S. IS
q Of 5. E. corner of the Davis hotel
iot, stake in the center of the Shreve-
port and Grand Bluff road, thence with
center OF said road N IS E. 465 yards to
stake IN road: thence north I73 Ia
yaFds TO stake; thence south IS w.
~ i-z yards to a stake in east boundary
,,Ie g land owned by J. M. Trosper and
laws heirs with said east boundary line
81. q 10 yards the N. w. corner of the
aeess named Is acre lot a stake thence
rata ! the north boundary line of said lot
sa ~ 20 Yards a stake thence with east
1'allaaary line OF said lot S. I-2 yards to
: p,aee OF beginning, containing 2 acres
-. and, except the following portions
= sald acres, which was expressly re-
ss,sed BY B. Moore and described as
IolaoWs Beginning at S. E. corner a
sssAe thence 81 feet west, thence 235
s. s.. north thence 81 feet east, thence
ss Iest south to place of beginning
..lk q feet front and 235 feet in
with all buildings and machin-
AZ aaa improvements on said property
as ABOVE property being the same
s,:s 81 N1iefl the store house. gin and grist
'aa S. g said mortgagor are located
e.ai.of the above property to be sold
8 kaiasfv the debt e,.r;eaI -. .La r,;I
a;s .a Y the sum of thirty-hve hundred
ssaaIs with eight per cent per annum
s,,.s. sa thereon from 3Ist day of Janu.
sa'. ,s aeoI and including Sr.so costs of a
,s5 alie BY said 0den to said Winter,
s,a u costs Of this suit, including five
ss'.... sent attorneys fees on above
80. S. ]. WARD,
asIaf Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
zassa slan, March 8, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-08
STILL IN JAIL.

Morris Peiscr, the young man who
was recently in the employ Of the Drcy
fuss Dry Good, Company, is still in Jail
being held for cmbczzlcmcut. His arrc~'
was a surprise. but it j, The result OF hi
transgrcssion Honesty i, always the
hest policy, and any man, old or Young
should hesitate before ,pcr,Iing 4 singh
.cnt Of his employers money wIt'Vu
authority 1t is tie Old story. \ quarter
hen a half and a dollar. and thcr III.
shortage Increases and troublc l"Ih, ".
But we are net scrmonjzing tnd'y.