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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
President Gives Labor
Day Speech at
Syracuse.
TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS
Declares on Each for
Ali and Ali for Each
Principle.

Syracuse, n. Y, Sept. S.-President
Roosevelt told a vast thrOng at the
opening of the state fair that the
strength of the nation rested in large
part on woman. The woman who as
hOmemaker or as wife and mother has
dole all that she cam do patiently and
uncomplainingly," he declared, lis TO
be hOnOred; the woman who has borne,
and who has reared as they should be
reared, n family of children, has I'm
The most elnpahtic manner deserved
well of the republic. Her burden has
been heavy. and she has been able to
bear it worthily only by the possession
of resolutions of good sense, Of con-
science and on unselfishneSs.
Her Children Shall Call Her Blessed.
but if she has borne it well, then TO
her shall come the supreme blessing
for in the words of the oldest and
greatest of books, Her children shall
rise up and call her blessed And
among the benefactOrS of the land her
place must be with those who have
done the best and the hardest work,
whether as lawgivers or as soldiers,
whether in public or in private life.
This is not Il soft and easy creed to
preach. 1t is creed willingly learned
only by men and women who, tOgeth-
er with the softer virtues. possess also.
the stronger; who can do and dare and
die at need, but who while life lasts
will never finch from their allotted
task"
BIau VITA Work Needs No Sympathy,
With reference to labor the presi-
dent said: NO man needs sympathy
because he has to work. because he
has burden to carry. Far and away
the best prize that life offers is the
chance TO work hard at work worth
doing. Men sincerely inter
ested in the due protection of prop
erty. and men sincerely interested in
seeing that the just rights of labor are
guaranteed, should alike remember not
only that in the long run neither the
capitalist nor the wage worker can
be helped in healthy fashion save by
helping the other; but also that to
require either side to obey the law
and do its full duty toward the com
munity is emphatically to that sides
real interest.
Something About Much Violence.
There is 10 worse enemy of the
wage worker than the man who cont
dones mob violence in any shape. or
who breaches class hatred; and surely
the slightest acquaintance with our in
dustrial history should teach even the
most shOrt-Sighted that the times of
most suffering for our people as
whole the times wlpu hI1SiupSS ia
stagnant and capital suffers from
Hhrinkage and gets no return from its
investments, are exactly the times OF
hardship, and want, and grim disaS-
ter, among the poor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08

ary movement, but ask aid for the
starving and homeless fugitives from
NIacedoAia. Where wealthy citizens. de-
cline to subscribe the organizations
do not hesitate to make strong repre-
sentationS. A rich merchant of Phil
ippOp0lis was recently told that unless
he contributed $1,000 his house would
be blown up.
Several fights are reported from the
district of Losengrad. At the Bashi-
BazOuk village of Sasara the Turks
lost twenty men. At Tersidere a baud
fought 300 soldiers all day with the
result that the Turks had thirty-seven
men killed. while the insurgents lost
five. At PreSpan. in the Okrida dis
trict fighting has long been pro
ceeding between insurgent bands and
an army of 10000 Turks. The latter
are reported to have lost over 200 killed
or wounded. Another engagement,
lasting all day. has been fought at
Pribilisti. Monastir vilayet, in which
the Turkish loss was given as forty
and the insurgent loss as five.
The newspaper Poshta asserts that
all the villages in the district of Leren
are burning. According to revolution
ary estimates Turkey has now in
Macedonia an army of 115,000 men,
with 300 horses and 40 guns. The
revolutionaries have destroyed the
lighthouse near Limanpulevo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
More Indictments round.
PROMOTIONS IN
CONSULAR SERVICE
John W. Riddle, of Minnesota, Goes
TO Post at tCairO-Other
Changes.

Washington, Sept. S.-The president
made the following promotions in the
diplomatic service: John w. Riddle,
Minnesota. first secretary of the en-
bassY at st. Petersburg. to he consul
general at Cairo, i'm place of John G.
Long, deceased; Spencer +. Eddy, IL
linois, secretary of the legation at
Constantinople. to he first secretary
of the embassy at ST. Petersburgi
Peter y. JAY. Rhode Island. second
secretary of the legation at Constan-
tinople, to be first secretary. Robert
Fullerton, of Des Moines. Iowa. was
appointed disbursing officer to dis
burse the $5.OOO.OOO appropriated by
congress to the worlds fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
OWNERS HAD TO WORK
Strike on a Big Tunnel Brings Out the
Determination of the Men Who Own
the Works.

Cripple Greek, Colo, Sept. S.-The
great drainage tunnel which has been
in process of construction since last
January. has been completed and pnt
in operation Under the direction of
Superintendent Bainbridge the valves
in the bulkheads were opened and inn
mediately stream of water two feeu
in depth poured through the portals Of
the tunnel into Cripple creek.
The tunnel was constructed for the
purpose of carrying off the water
from the mines in the territory ira
versed. and is 5000 feet in length. The
cost was $4,000. Work on the tunnel
was delayed about ten days by rea-
son of the existing labor troubles, and
for several days mine owners. su-
perintendents and managers them
selves worked with pick and shovel In
tha tunnel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Pothunters in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Sept. 8. - Wisconsin
game wardens claim to have discover
ed that party of ten pothunters has
been at work killing deer in large num-
bers along the northern Wisconsin line
and shipping them to Chicago by boat.
The hunters are said to have shipped
their game across the Mensminee river
into Michigan, evading the game war
dens. and put it on board a small sail
ing craft, whence it was taken direct
to Chicago without passing through
Wisconsin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
FUNDS FOR THF MAcEDoNIANs
They Get Them Either by NIsrepresen-
tatiOn or by TerrOrizing.

Sofia, Sept. S.-Large and small
bands of Macedonians are crossing the
frontier of northern Macedonia,
where General Zontcheff and Colonel
Yankoff are organizing the insurrec-
tionary movement, which is expected
to break out in the valley of the Stru-
ma before the end of the week. The
Macedonian committees are prosecut-
ing an active campaign to raise funds
in Bulgaria. They are addressing let
ters to everybody in a position to con-
tribute to the cause. The applications
usually do non refer to the revolution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
SPEAKS OF FINANCES
Legislation Must BE for Everybody-HS
Decries Glass Hatred.

Decries Glass Hatred.
Another point in the presidents
speech was his discussion of the cur-
reUcy system Whatever is advis-
able in the way of remedial or correc-
tive currency legislation-and nothing
revolutionary is advisable under pres
ent conditions-must be undertaken
from the standpoint of the business
community as Il wlIole-that is, of
the American body polite as a whole.
Whatever is done, we cannot afford to
take any step backward or to cast any
doubt upon the certain redemption in
standard coin of every circulating
note.
Our having sound currency sys-
tenn is of benefit to banks, of course,
but it is of infinitely more benefit to
the people as a whole because of the
tions." In the course of his address
the president strongly decried class
hatred. In the long rum he said,
"aIl of us tend to go up or down to-
gether."
There were 5000 men and women in
the labor procession. Union after
union uncovered as it reached the
stand Now and again the president
shouted compliments to a fine-looking
body of men. From start to finish his
attention was never diverted from the
workingman. In the parade were
flew floats with placards. One read:
'srhe trusts fights us; let us fight the
trust by not Using their goods"
These men are the power behind
the THRONE" remarked SyracTSan to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
BENQUE A MADMAN
Man Who Threatened Dire Things
to Secretary of State
Hay.
HE WILL BE SENT TO AN ASYLUM
Many Such Letters Received by Hay
and q Change of Policy
Adopted.

New York, Sept. S-Francis w.
Benque, who sent a threatening letter
TO Secretary of State Hay, and who
for years has biven trouble TO officials
at Washington with letters, has been
psychopathic ward at Bellevue hos
pital. He will be committed to an in
stitution for the insane for permanent
care. DR.. Gregory said that BenqUe's
mania is that he is being prosecuted.
benque, after his examination, wrote
several letters. He says himself that
he wrote to Mrs. Mckinley among
others
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
COLORED BOY CONFEssES
TO NUMBERING A GIRL

Baltimore. Sept. S.-Charles Jones,
a colored boy. aged y. confessed TO
the police today to the murder of
Caroline Link. Aug. -, in this city.
The girl was found in a dying condi-
ton by her candy store employer. 1t
was at first supposed she had fallen
and fractured her skull. The boy said
he entered the store to tap the till,
and finding the girl struck her twice
in the head and ran away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
TO BATTLE OF
LAKE GEORGE UNVEILED

Lake George, y. Y, Sept. Sin the
presence of thousands of people from
the surrounding country and of the
governors of New York. Vermont,
Massachusetts and Connecticut and
representatives, of the patriotic soci-
cites of New York and New England,
the bronze memorial monument COM
memorating the battle of Lake George
was unveiled today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
HEAR FROM BEIRUT.
Admiral Cotton Tells the Washington
Officials That All is Quiet There.

Admiral Cotton Tells the Washington
Officials That All is Quiet There.
Washington, Sept S.-The navy de-
partment made public the following ca
blegram from Admiral Cotton dated
uninjured. The Turkish officials have
informed consul that four men have
been placed under arrest. 1t is sus-
pected that they attacked the vice con-
sui. 1 cabled Friday afternoon to the
American minister a. COnstantinople
the arrival of the United States squad
ron. The American minister has moth
ing to communicate. l have strength
ened the American representatives po-
sitiOn by pronounced recognition. The
American consul and the vice consul
accompanied me inmy call on the Turk
ish governor and the Turkish general
and were present at their call on board
the Brooklyn.
inspires q Feeling of Security.
1.-The Turkish officials very cordial.
The Turkish admiral is here. The fol-
lowing Turkish ships are here: One
small gunboat; one armored cruiser.
Usual courtesies exchanged. Have con-
ferred with the consul freely; will con-
fer with other prominent American cit
izens Sunday and next day. l shall re-
quire a full statement In writing of the
situation at Beirut. he presence of the
American squadron inspires Il feeling
of security in all foreigners and Chris
tians"
War Is Inevitable Once More.
Constantinople. Sept. S.-War be-
tween Turkey and Bulgaria is now re-
garded here as inevitable. 1t is even
believed that the outbreak of hOstili-
ties will occur before the end of Sep
tember. when the re-enfOrcements from
Asia will have been concentrated in
Macedonia and in the Nilayet of Ad-
rianople. 1t is not thought that there
will be any formal declaration of war,
in view of Bulgaria's vassal status, but
that some frontier incident will precpi-
tate hostilities.
Turkey to Get What Il Coming.
The terrible accounts received re-
garding the conduct of the Turkish
troops have not surprised European
circles here, but many who have hith-
erto been optimistic in their views now
accept the prevailing belief that Tur-
key is on the eve of catastrophe. The
Bulgarians and the MacedOnians re-
siding in COnstantinople are in terror.
A large number of them were arrested
few days ago as II preventative
measure" and they have not yet been
released. The fear Of massacre is
probably exaggerated, although, in
view of the present excited state of
Mussulman feeling. an insignificant in
cident might perhaps lead to mas
sacre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
JAILED FOR REFUSING TO
ANSWER IN COAL INQUIRY

Topeka, Sept s.-Judge Hasen to-
day sentenced Mine Operators John
Jack and John Bell to Jail until such
period as they might conclude to ans
wer the questions of the attorneys in
the coal trust inquiry. The men re-
fused to testify on the theory that it
might incriminate them. The prison
erS Will appeal TO the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Fatal AocIdeat in an Ice FACTORY.

New York. Sept S.-For the second
time within five weeks a death-dealing
explosion occurred in the Jacob Rup-
pert ice factory. Joseph Dilley was
mortally burned and scaIded. and John
Dosse so seriously burned that he, too,
may die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
AT PITTSBURG TODAY
Property Valued at $26O,OOO Des-
troyed-6O Horses
Perish.

Pittsburg, Sept. S.-One Of the worst
fires in the history of Pittsburg broke
out in the large stable of the Ale
gheny Transfer company, SiXteenth h
and Liberty streets, at o'clock this
morning. The loss is $26O,OOO and is
distributed over the greater portion
of the block. Sixty horses were burn
ed to death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
nIunroe Accepts Jefrries' Challenge.

New York, Sept. lack Munroe
announces that he has telegraphed to
James J. Jeffries an acceptance G his
challenge to fight him for the cham
pionship at Los Angeles on Oct 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Former Postal Attache
Gives Himself Up In
New York.
IHE FURNISHES BAIL
More Indictments
Returned by Federal
Grand Jury.

New York. Sept. s.-George w.
Beavers, formerly of the postotfice
department at Washington, surren-
dered himself today and gave $1,000
bail for appearance Sept. 10.
More Indictments Found.
Washington. Sept. s.-The federal
grand jury returned seven more in
dictments in the postal cases, but the
names were not divulged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08

the president. Exactly. the power be-
hind the throne: exactly. and it makes
one proud to think he is an American
to see these men," replied the presi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Hay Receives May Threats.

Washington, d. c., Sept. THE fol-
to the Associated Press: 1T is under
stood that the action taken in the
case of Benque. the writer of the
threatening letters. was not resorted
to ate the instance of the secretary of
state. Mr. Hay receives a good many
such letters, and as a rule pays TO
attention to them. In this case the
letter came into the hands of the Off
cials of the state department, who
thought it showed disposition which
might lead to mischief.
President Possibly in Peril.
'Benque's threats were not aimed
especially at the secretary of state,
an dit was not thought likely that he
would make a journey to Washington
to carry them out, but being so much
nearer to Oyster Bay it was feared his
disorder of mind might lead him there.
For this reason it was suggested to
the proper officers that the matter
should be looked into.
Benque q Great Letter Writer.
1t is learned that Benque has writ
ten Secretary Hay no less than 100 let
terS in reference to his alleged claim
against Germany. and in this last
communication, which hastened the de-
of the officials of the de-
partment to cause his arrest. he no
titled Hay that he would allow just
three days to pay heed to his demands.
at the end of which time he would
ma &e his move
Change of Policy Adopted.
When asked about it Secretary lay
would not say that the writer Of the
letter also threatened the President,
but the fear expressed in the state
ment above that the mans state of
mind might take him to Oyster Bay
would lead to the belief that he had
sucL threat. Benque's
capture was made possible by the fact
that he made no effort to conceal either
his name or address, both being plainly
written.
Secretary Hay has received similar
letters from at least twenty persons,
and he has heretofore paid no atten-
ton to them. but in view of the recent
episode at Oyster Bay and the present
case the determfna ton was reached to
place all such communications re-
ceived hereafter in the hands of the
police in the hope Of locating the writ
ers and placing them in custody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
OUR PLAN is TO GO.
If Bogota Does Not Like the Canal
Treaty She Can Let 1t
Alone.
THAT IS THE WASHINGTON STAND
Also What the Colombian Govern
ment Has Been Officially Told
by Minister Beaupre.

Washington, Sept. S.-The state de-
partment has received a routine mes
sage from Beaupre, the United States
minister at BogOta. acknowledging the
receipt of Secretary Hays cablegram
of Aug. 20, stating that the Wash
ington government would enter into
no engagement which would hamper
der the law. This was all the cable
gram stated, although it has been the
basis for speculative reports about
Beaupre's ideas of the Bogota situa-
ton. The state departments att-
tude is one Of dignified patience.
Must Be Our Plans or Mono.
No indication of its course of action
in the event that the Colombian con-
greSS rejects or amends the treaty viii
be forthcoming until the time for he
exchange of ratiticatiOns expires, Sept.
%. 1t is known at the state depart
ment that the Columbian congress al
ready is regretting its hasty action in
rejecting the treaty. but the state de
paTtmen will sugges no remedy for the
mistake. Once and for all the state
department has announced that the
treaty as approved by the Washington
government was ratified by the United
States senate. 1t is up to the Bogota
government to ratify that identical
treaty if Colombia desires an isthmian
canal.
Not Involved in Any FiIibusteFing.
The state department regards all the
reports rs to the connection of this
government or even it's interest in the
unrest on the iSthmus as too trivial for
consideration. DR.. Herrean, the Co
lombian charge, Indignantly scouts the
idea that the nUited States would lend
itself the encouragement Of this tn
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
Back at Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, Sept. s.-The president
arrived from Syracuse at $3.50 this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-08
LABOR HOSTS MARCH.
Chicago Breaks the Record on the HOII-
day of the Men of Brawn.


Chicago, Sept s.-The banner year
n organized labor in Chicago the
banner city for organized labor, was
celebrated Labor day on a scale never
before attempted. There was a holi-
day for almost all members of trade
unions, and the parade and demOnstra-
ton was participated in by an army
of working men and women.
Estimates Greatly Varied.
AS the hosts of labor marched
through the streets the Estimates va
ried from $4,000 to as high as 20O,-
600. Many of the trades carried in
tgnia of their trade. The manner IN
which cigars are made in sweat shops,
with female and child labor, was por.
trayed. In contrast with this eXhibi-
ton was another which told the story
of the production of cigars in union
shops under better conditions. Such
object lessons were numerous in the
parade and nearly all the unions wore
some sort of uniform, if it only con-
sisted of white shirts, black hats and
dark trousers.
President Shafer Reappearing.
Poughkeepsie, n. Y, Sept. S.-Theo-
dore J. Shaffer, president of the Anal
gamated Association, who has been
missing from his home in Pittsburg,
surprised the labor unions of this city,
by appearing at the Labor day cele-
bration, and making a brief speech;
then he disappeared again. He was
evidently i'll. -...1
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07

Memorial services will be held in
Cooper Opera House Monday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Tasker
Polk, of Warrenton, will deliver the
address. Twenty-eight Crosses of
Honor" will be conferred on Veterans
and the graves of the old soldiers
who lie buried in the cemetery will be
decorated.
The public cordially invited to at
tend these exercises.
Following are the names of those
upon whom the 'Cross of Honor"
will be bestowed. The Veterans must
be there to receive them as no Cross
will be given to any one not present
The "Daughters'' are disappointed
that so few have filed their applica-
ton. Those who will receive the
"Cross of Honor" are:
J. Daniel Ayscue, n. H. Breedlove,
Benjamin Isaac Breedlove, r. A. Bull
lock, w. L. Burroughs, Charles J.
Burroughs, A. S. Burnett, William
Henry Burwell, Robert w. Burton,
Samuel J. Curtin, James W. Duke, J.
NJ. Ellington, Henry Falkner, John
Falkner, John A. Harris, R. B. Hen
derson, George J. Hendrick, r. w.
Jones, W. Hart, Alex Lufsey, John
H. Morgan, R. G. Norwood, w. L.
Paschall, f. A. Powell, N. H. Stain
back, A. O. Woodlief, John D. Wood
lief, W. T. Wier, J. B. Wrenn.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Barnes Clothing Store.
Speaks Well for Vance County.

As giving some idea of the value
placed upon Vance county real estate
the GOLD LEAF cites the following
instance. In a special proceeding for
the sale of land for partition, Mr..
T. T. Hicks, commissioner, sold a
tract by public auction on Monday,
April 9th. The land is situate one
mile South of Dabney and contains
129 acres Sale was for cash and
81. 100 was the price bid. The land
was rented for this year and the pur-
chaser does not get the rent. J. Ed
Ellington, a good citizen and thrifty
farmer, was the bidder. There was
talk at the time of ten per cent.
bid being put on it. This has been
done and as will be seen by reference
to advertisement in this paper re-
sale will be held on Monday, May Is,
1903 The bidding, therefore, will
begin at 81, $3.50. This land was
sold in 1881, when bril- CHIT tobacco
was at high water mark for 81, 300.
Mr.. Hicks good naturally says this
shows what advertising in the GOLD
LEAF will do, but the GOLD LEAF
does not take the credit to itself.
Rather it shows the value placed
upon real estate in Vance county.
Our people have faith in Vance
county and they are ready to show
it when money talks.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Clean Up and Beauty.

Despite theexcessive rains and con-
tinued cool weather, Springtime has
asserted itself and the beauties Of
vegetation, flowers and fruits are at
tracing attention on all sides. To
vie with Natures identifying work,
it becomes the duty of man to make
due provision towards renovating
and making more attractive the
things about him which are subject
to his control. To this end let us
attend diligently and promptly to
the care and improvement of our
homes and surroundings; clean up
and burn the trash and rubbish, (ac-
foundations of the winter months)
repair the waste and broken places,
apply whitewash and paint, SO that
both the eye may be pleased and
health preserved.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Yea Know What You Are Taking
Benefit Of School Library.

An entertainment will be given at
Cooper Opera House on Friday even
ing, May 10TH, for the benefit of the
Graded School library. Home talent
will be enlisted altogether and it is
promised that an entertainment of
merit and enjoyment will be given.
Those having the matter in hand are
capable of making Il success of such
things and as they will have compe-
tent assistants the result cannot be
questioned. 1t is Il worthy cause in
which the promoters of this enter
tainment are engaged and they de-
serve liberal support and encourage
ment in their laudable efforts.
am now receiving big line new styles
in Mahogany and CHARTERED Oak Furni-
ture. They are beauties. Brass and
White Enameled Bed Steads at Samuel
Watkins