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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
MARQUETTE MICH, ALARMED
OVER STRANGE LIGHT IN SKY

Marquette. Mich. Aug. pa mys-
terious streak of light in the sky that
completely encircled the city caused
alarm here. The streak steadily gained
in brilliancy and as slowly faded until
1t was very low in the sky and had en-
tireIy disappeared. 1t was first over
head. =
Not zig like it was ever seen here
before, and its cause cannot be salts
factorily explained, although some be-
lieve 1t TO have been the northern
lights" The same phenomenon was
visible at Ishpeming, fifteen miles
away. where also it caused consider
able anxiety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
LOU DILLON'S
PERFORMANCE
Last Quarter Done in % Seconds
is Expected to DO
Better.

Headv1ne, Mass, Aug. 25.-Before a
great crowd of spectators at Read
vile, and with track and weather con-
ditiOns perfect, Lou Dillon trotted a
mile in two minutes, a new worlds
record. For pacemakers there were
two running horses hitched to road
carts, Peggy from Paris, driven by
doc" Tanner. and Carrie Nation,
driven by Scott Mccoy. Tanner kept
Peggy from Paris directly in front Of
the peerless chestnut trotter while Nc
Coy lay at her wheel. The trio went
to the quarter pole in thirty and one
quarter seconds.
The half was clicked off In 1909
Around the turn TO the three-quarters
pole the clip quickened. the third quar-
ter being in 30A seconds. To the
amaZement Of all the last quarter was
driven in twenty nine seconds. thus
making the mile in the wonderful time
of two minutes. Sanders said he fully
believed that before the season closes
he will drive the mare in ! so or bet
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
SUE GERMAN COUNT
Usurers Ask $4,000 for Arrang-
ing Profitable Mar
riage.
PENNSYLVANIA GIRL THE BRIDE
Negotiations on Two Years-Count
Alleged to Have Been
DiIatOry.

Berlin, Aug. "a clique of usur-
ers and marriage brokers has been de-
manding $4,000 from Count Franz Jo-
seph Maria Won Larisch-MOnnich since
his marriage with Miss Marie Satter-
lee. of Titusville, Pa, at Buffalo. n.
Y, IN June. 1901. which sum the count
has refused to pay. The public prose
cutor has now brought proceedings
against theusurers for attempted swim
ding. Some time before Count LariSch-
Monnich visited the United States, the
accused persons assert, they supplied
him with funds to go to Nuremberg
and court the daughter of Faber the
pencil manufacturer. and that the count
signed a note for $4,000, payable on
condition that he married Miss Faber.
He went to Nuremberg. it is further
asserted. properly supplied with cash,
and paid his addresses to Miss Faber.
but was not accepted. Later the count
went to the United States. presumably
at his own expense. and eventually
married Miss SatterIee. The group
which AYERS that II financed the Faber
affair demand demanded $4,000. not
on the conditional note but on another,
which. it is insisted, Count Larisch-
Monnich signed, and which he refused
90 Dav.
Public Prosecutor T axes a Hand.
The public prosecutor was Informed
of the case by some one whose name
does not appear and the matter was
Investigated with the result that the
public prosecutor has instituted pro-
ccedlngs against a merchant, referred
to as 'R" in the statements given to
the press, and against retired cav
airy captain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
USE OF HAT PINS AS WEAPONS
OF OFFENsE RESTRICTED

Bloomington, Ill, Aug. 25.-Because
she is alleged to have prodded j. b.
Strobe. a farmer, with hat pin to
the extent of eight times, Mrs. Helen
Grubb, of Lincoln, was fined SIS and
costs. They were fellow passengers
on a crowded street car returning
from the chautauqua, and Mrs. Grubb
alleges that Strobe took up too much
space and that she was forced to prod
him before he would make room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
LariaIntor prownsd.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-While bathing in
the Desplaines river at Santa Fe park
Peter Knolia, state representative from
the Fifteenth district. was drowned
within sight of hundreds of picnick-
ers. Two companions attempted to res
cue him, but without SUCCESS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
RUSSIA SUPPORTS
zIONISTS' MOVEMENT
To Establish an Independent
State in PaIes-
tine.

Babel, Switzerland Aug. 25.-At to-
days session of the Zionists' congress
DR.. Horzl, the president, submitted to
received from the Russian minister of
the interior, Won Plelrve, apparently
pledging the support of the Russian
government to the Iionists in their
movement to establish an Independent
state in Palestine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
viii sim Look to PaIestIne.

The editor of a Jewish newspapeS
said: "In any event. a refuge is not
desired for the Jews of England or
America. but for those Of Russia. ROu-
mania and other European states,
whose condition can only be improved
by emigration" The editor reiterated
that the idea of acquiring Palestine
had not been abandoned, even in view
of the British proposal being accepted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
FORMER CAPTAIN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Frederick ID. Pressler Kills Himself
In Brook
lyn.

New York. Aug. 2J.-Fredericll b.
PresSler. until seven months ago cap
tain i'm the United States army. sta
toned at the Seattle paymaster's de
partment, today shot and killed him
self in Brooklyn. He was in financial
straits and Respondent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
Said the Captain Was Inoom petont.

Racine, Wis, Aug 25.-Captain Geo.
Breckenfeld, who has been in the life
saving service here twenty-One years,
and captain of the crew fifteen years,
and Albert Anderson. a surfman, have
resigned. The trouble came about
through Anderson making the state
ment that Captain Breckenfeld was not
competent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
COMBAT DEEPENS
On the Battlefield of Ohio Demo.
cratic Politics at the State
Capital.
BOTH FORCES ARE HARD AT WORK
Whole Matter Depends Still on the
Credentials Commiitee-PlAt-
form Leanings.

Columbus, o., Aug. 25.-The contest
between Mayor Tom L. Johnson, of
Cleveland, and John l.. Zimmerman,
of Springfield, for the Democratic CUB
ernatorial nomination, Is at this writ
ing as much disputed as ever. At the
headquarters of each candidate the
most confident claims are given out.
candidates are working not only with
the uninstructed delegates, but also
with those who are instructed. Zim-
norman, with many followers. is here
in charge OF his canvas. While John
son did not arrive until today at noon,
his managers have been very active.
johnson Boom Is Booming.
The city is filled with johnson pOr-
traits and banners, and with electric
light displays of his famiaar face,
while buttons are given out in large
numbers. Following the withdrawal OF
Bookwalter rs the Johnson candidate
for senator the Zimmerman men in
augurated a raid on the JohnSonrankS,
alleging that the instructions for John
son for governor applied only to the
balloting tomorrow, and not to the Sc
lection of members of the committee
on credentials, resolutions. etc. The
Johnson men met this charge by say
ing 1t was a confession OF weakness,
and insisted that the instructions ap-
piled to the selection of members of
the new state central committee and
the entire organization of the conven-
tion.
Credentials Committee the Winners Prize.
1t is still conceded that the one Sc
curing a majority of the committee on
credentials Will be nominated for gov
ernor. as there are 145 seats out OF the
600 contested, and neither candidate
can win without having all Of his dele
gates seated.
How They Stand on Platform.
The Zimmerman men are not in ia
vor of indorsing any one for senator
or the Chicago or Kansas City plat
forms. The Zimmerman men favor
conservative platform. such as the
party had in Ohio four years ago, when
John r. Mclean headed the Democrat
ic ticket for governor, with additions
for home rule. denouncing the new
Ohio code, and favortng reforms in
state institutions. The Johnson men
declare for the reaffirmation of last
years platform, when Johnson had un-
disputed control of the state conven-
ton, with additional plankS favOring
cents per mile on steam railways and
3-cent fares on street railroads, and the
referendum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
oonI Higher In Indiana.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. %. - The
Indiana operators have given notice of
another 10 cents advance in the price
of coal at the mines Sept. 1. There
was Il like advance Aug. 1, and it is
understood the first of each month un-
til January there will be an advance
of pot less than Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
STEAMER GUEYDON
IS GIVEN UP AS LOST
Sailed From Marseilles With Fifty.
seven Passengers
July 10.

Marseilles, Aug. 25.-The French
steamer Admiral Gueydon, which sail
ed hence July Is for Colombo, has not
since been reported and has been Civ
en- up for lost. Fifty-seven persons
were on board the vessel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
GERMAN SOLDIERS
ARE IN ONE SOCIETY
Survivors OF FatherIand Army To
Number OF 30, 900 Join
Hands.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 25.- The
Kreiger Bund of North America this
morning voted to consolidate with
other societies of former soldiers of
the German army. The new organiza-
tion will have a membership of 10000.
William Vach, of ST. Louis, was elect
ed president and Alex. Massee, Of Chi
cago, vice president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
ANOTHER BATTLESHIP
LAUNCHED BY ENGLAND

London, Aug. 25.-Princess Louise
today launched the battleship Domin-
ion. at barrow. The Dominion is the
last of three ships known as the King
Edward VII class. When completed
the Dominion will cost $6,5OO,O0O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
so,d,er D,ss from Unreoultod Love.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 25.-Sergeant
Albert E. Leear, of the Twenty-First
infantry, stationed at Fort Smelling,
committed suicide by taking morphine.
Unrequited love is said to have caused
the soldier to take his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
TAFT TO SUCCEED
SECRETARY ROOT
Latter's Resignation TO Date From
January 4 on That
Account.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 25.-Secretary
Root, under date of Aug. 10. presented
his resignation formally to the pres
ident. The resignation was accepted
by the president with the understands
ing that Root continues as secretary
of war at least until Jan. l.
Governor General Taft. of the PhiI-
ippines, will succeed Root.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
Reliance Beats British
Challenger by Close
Margin.
Shamrock a Close Com
petitor Throughout
the Contest.

New York, Aug. 25.-Prospects for
another good contest between the Re
lance and Shamrock Ill today were
encouraging \ seven-knot breeze
was blowing from the southeast and
the sea was fairly smooth with every
indication that the wind would hold
throughout the day, giving the yachts,
especially the Shamrock. every oppor-
tunity to prove their worth over the
3O-mile triangular course. which. ac-
cording to the program. must be sail
ed in the second contest.
New York, Aug. 25.-The prepara-
tory signal was fired at 1915. The
course signaled was south for the
first leg. The other two legs are
northeast by east. one-haIf east and
northwest by west.
The starting gun was fired at Il.
The Reliance crossed the line first.
The unofficial starting time was: Re-
lance. l1:OO;2s; Shamrock. 1902. APP
parently the Shamrock was handicap
! ped about p seconds. as she crossed
that much after the handicap gun was
fired. Thus her time of start is
11:O2:OO, although she crossed some
seconds later The Reliance crossed
the line on the starboard tack, but the
Shamrock held away too long and
was behind the handicap gun. She,
Immediately on reaching the line,
came about on the port tack 2ud
headed for the Jersey shore.
Shamrock Behaves Wen.
At l1:15 the yachts were maintain
ing their relative positions. the sham
rock seemingly pointing as high and
as fast as the Reliance. The wind fell
into five knots.
At 1925 the Reliance had lead OF
quarter Of a mile.
At 11:43:3O the Shamrock went
about on the >tarboarG tack. after
getting to the weather in the Re-
Iiance'S wake II looked a. if the
Shamrock had gained on the Reliance
in the past five minutes preceding. but
with a strengthening wind the Re
lance increased the lead to three
eiohths or one-haf of mile.
At 1905 the Shamrock was gaining
on the Reliance until she secured Il
windward position. but the Reliance
was fully a quarter of a mile in the
lead.
At 1:O5 both boats turned the first
mark and set the Spinnakers for the
run TO the second. y heavy fu" made
it difficult to distinguish the yachts.
At 2:O6 both yachts were nearing
the finish. The leading yacht, which
looked like the Reliance. was about
two miles from the lightShip and APP
parentIy one and a half miles ahead.
1t looked as if the leading boat would
win the race by margin of less than
two minutes. The leadin" yacht was
now within mile OF the finish.
The leading boat. supposedly the
Reliance. crossed the finish at 2:15:07
CunofficiaD.
The Shamrock crossed the finish
line at 2:19:2O (unotiiciaD. Unofficial
IN the Reliance won by - seconds.
The official time of the start was;
Reliance. 11:OO:36; Shamrock. I1:O2.
The unofficial time of the first mark
was: Reliance. 12:21:OO; Shamrock,
12:23:3O. Second mark; Reliance. 1:17;
Shamrock. 1:2I.
The official time of the finish was:
Reliance. 2:I5:3O; Shamrock, 2:2O:l0.
ReIiance'S elapsed time. 3:14:54;
Shamrock's elapsed time. >: 10.
The Reliance wins by l minute and
10 seconds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
BritIsh Jews in Opposition.

As DIR. HerZl did not disclose the
proposal before its announcements to
the congress at Basel the Jews here
are not aware OF its exact terms. but
the majority of the Jews in England
are said tooppose its acceptance. Israel
ZanGwill and Sir Francis Montefiore,
who are at Basel. Will it is believed,
uphold the proposal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-25
Proposed to Establish a
Colony in East
Africa.
ENGLAND MAKES OFFER
Many in British Isles
Are Opposed to
Movement.

London Aug. 2J.-The English
Jews are deeply Interested in the an
nouncement made by DR.. Theodore
Herzl, president of the sixth Zionist
congress. at its opening at Basel. Swift
zerland, that Great Britain. in view OF
the collapse of the project to establish
Jews on the Sinai peninsula, had of
fered the ZionistS a large tract of ter
ritory in East Africa for colonization
by the Jews. who would be given an
autonomous government under British
suzerainty. While some opposition is
expected. they believe that the con-
gress will accept the proposition.
Would he Simply n Jewish Colony.
1t is pointed out that there is great
difference between the acquisition of
Palestine for the establishment of a
Jewish state. as originally contemplated
by the Zionists, and the proposal of
the British government. which simply
contemplates the establishment of a
Jewish colony in section OF the Brit
iSh empire needing development. When
I'm London DR. HerZl called at the for
eign office and consulted with the Off
cials there in regard to the British at
titude with respect TO the Sinai penin-
sula. but Great Britain was not will
ing to do more than make the proposal
announced by DIR. Herzl.
why England Makes the Oher.
Lord Rothschild said TO a represent
ative of the Associated Press: Fear
ing Jewish emigration from the Brit
ish isles the government has offered
I tract of land IN cast Africa TO Jews
emigratinG there. They will have only
the rights and privileges of British sub
iects. the same as their brethren enjoy
here and elcewhcre in theempire. They
will, be under British rule the same
as they would be under American rule
if they were located within American
territory. In other words, they will
simply he colonists. l do not know
whether the proposition will be ac-
cepted."
FRrteIsT, In
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
RUSSIA BREAKS FAITH
- WITH UNCLE SAM.

WASHINGTON. April 24.-Minister
Conger. from Pekin, has cabled to
Secretary Hay 4 synopsis of the de-
mands made upon China by Russia re-
specting control or Manchuria. Hay
will take no action in the matter un-
til he has communicated the facts to
the president and has learned the lat
ter's wishes. The POLITICAL impress
ion here is that the Russian action is
a distinct breach of faith with the
United States, but officials declare
there is no danger of a war with Rus
STA over this incident AS the result
of Secretary Hays projected confer
ence with the president, it is probable
that remonstrance will be made. But
il is anticipated Russia will, for the
time being at least. allay foreign op-
position or at least that of the United
States by carrying out it's pledge as
to the open door" An official of the
government well informed regarding
Chinese affairs says the step taken by
Russia is one for which she has been
preparing for lumber of years Elk;
traordinary IS |. may seem, he says,
there apears IL ? no way of prevent
ing the consun., alton of Russia's
plan. Japan is Ill no position to dis
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
TRACK AND TRAIN

Fireman Dixon is enjoying a rest.
Fireman Brawner is having rest.
Firemen fell heirs to eight hours to-
day.
Engineer Holmes is taking a holi-
day.
Engineer Kelly has reported for
duty.
Engineer Stephenson is resting up
for a few days.
The appearance of the extra board
is impoving mite.
Engineer Crosson has the bad luck
| to be on the sick list
Engineer Leib is rejoicing in the
luxury of short sesaon of leis0re.
Fireman Eason secures a respite
from his arduous labors for one trip.
The force at the blacksmith shop
| is being rushed to the limit of it's ca
pacity.
Engineer Montgomery, after labor
ing most diligently and assiduously
for a long period, has been granted
a lay-off.
e. p Ripley, president of the great
Santa Fe system, passed through the
city this afternoon in his private car
on his way to California.
The news of the resignation of Fore
man Clifford, announced by The OPP
tic yesterday, was received at the
shops with general regret.
Engineer Lee has been rewarded for
| deeds well done by a short vacation.
Division Superintendent r. J. Eas-
ley went south this afternoon.
The Frisco system is reported to
be pushing toward Ell Paso and if its
present plans are carried out will
build soon from Vernon, Texas, to
Roswell, Alamogordo and FL Paso. .
W. E. Hodges. general purchasing
agent for the Santa Fe system, passed
through the city yesterday afternoon.
He and party of friends were travel
ing by private car to California on a
pleasure excursion.
A new boiler is being put in position
outside the engine room. AS soon as
it is ready for business it will be Civ
en- charge of all the machinery. while
the boiler inside is being brought out
and fixed in position adjacent. All the
room inside is needed for the new air
compressor and the engines.
F. p Barnes, mechanical superin-
tendent of the Santa Fe shops at Al
buquerque, and family, passed through
the city yesterday afternoon, returning
from a two weeks visit to the big
windy city on the banks of Lake
Michigan. Such vile weather / never
saw in my life before. and | am mighty
glad to get back to a country where
the sun Shines said Mr.. Barnes to
The Optic.
The main engine room at the Santa
Fe Pacific shops in Albuquerque lit
tie after IL o'clock yesterday morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
Judge Grosscup Enjolns Six Rail-
roads From DISCRIMINATE
Inc Against West
RUSSIA WOULD BREAK FAITH
Lieut.. Gov. Lee TeStIfteS- One
BoodlIne Legislator Gets
Four Years.
B00DLERS ALSO IN ILLINOIS

CHICAGO. April 24.-Judge Gross
cup today entered an OF in the U.
s. court OF appeals enjoining
six railroad companies fro.l discrimin-
ating against small shippers in the
western territory. The decision is &C.
pecially important as being The first
under the new Elkins law. The gov
ernment, according to the decision, is
entitled to the Injunction against ths
offendingraiIro undes sthecommerce
act as well as the Elkins act. The rul-
ing applies 10 fourteen railroads hich
were covered by proceedings institG ed
In the federal court. * Of the e
companies were 6efendan, in the 10
cal court: the others are tnder the
jurisdiction of the Kansas City federal
court. Judge Grosscup announced that
he and Judge Phillips were of one
mind relative to all the points in
volved, that the latter would render
a like decision tO0ay.
Judge John F. Phillips of the Unit
ed States circuit court said today that
he would not render his decision until
Monday next.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
TWO HOLDUPS|
ROB PASSENGERS
They Procure Over $1,000 From
Burlington Train at Lin
coin. Nebraska.
10, 900 MINERS GO TO WORK
Butte. Mont. MESSENGER Boys
Tie Up Western Union
Telegraph office.
10, 900 MINERS GO TO WORK
M0RM0Ns TO QUIT GERMANY

LINCOLN, April 24-Passengers
on Burlington train No. Al were held
up and robbed of $1,000 early this
morning as the train was leaving the
Burlington union station in Lincoln.
The train has been robbed three
times within one hundred miles of
Lincoln. The robbery last fall netted
$50, 900 to the men who did the work
and no trace of them has ever been
found e: 81
The work this morning was accom-
plished mostly while the passengers
from branch and feeder lines of the
Burlington were in the depot awaiting
the arrival of trans-cOntinental trains.
Many of the persons in the depot
were asleep and did not know they
had been robbed until they arose
as the train was pulling into the sta
tion. The conductor and porter of
an emigrant sleeper, with the pas
sengers, were later herded into one
end Of the car. and the search was
instituted by one man while the other
held the crowd back with guns. They
left the train between Lincoln and
Milford.