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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
GIRL FINDS HER CONSCIENCE
And Writes Admitting Herself Periurer,
Which Frees "a Man UnJustIy in
states Prison.

Helena. Mont. Dec. 16.-GovernOr
TOole has granted an unconditional par
don to Camille Peres. who isServing five
years in the peniteutiary after having
been convicted at Great Falls two years
ago of having raped Adrienne Baque.
a 1J-year-old French girl
short time ago the girl returned
TO France and in Il letter written to
the governor the girl admitted having
given perjured teStimonyagaiust Peres.
She stated she was about TO he married
and wished to right wrong done an
innocent man before that event took
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
KNOWN AS THE sWEETPEA GIRL
Woman Welded To IA Man When He Mas
Blind Drunk. the Time Being
Midnight.

san Francisco. Dee. 1G.-Alrs. Rosa
lind Bowers. who acquired nOtoriety
during the Durant trial eight years ago
by taking flowers daily 10 tie murder
or. was married at midnight to James
Clarke young millionaire. While he
yyus under the influence of liquor.
Lawyers ANA detectives found the
pair at a hotel and took Clarke away
to sober up. -IrS. Bowers was known
as tue sweet pea girl" She had been
acquainted with Clarke three days
when she married him. She was di-
vorced from Bowers shortly after Du-
rant was hanged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
II. wnr Not Lacontc.

John Morley in his life of Gladstone
tells the story of the Statesnan's eX-
animation for admission To oxford uni
verSity when he was Il youth. The eX-
aminer. having utterly failed to floor
the candidate on some point of the
oIoav. said. We will now leave that
part of the subject" NO. sir" replied
the candidate; If you please. we VIII
not leave il yet" and proceeded to pour
forth 4 fresh stream. The dean III Mr.
GladstOne'S day was Gaisford. famous
among other things for his trenchant
brevity. This laconic gift" observes
Mr.. Morley slyly. the dean evidently
had not time to transmit to all of his
flock"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
DEMOCRATS WIN
BOSTON ELECTION
Reflect Mayor Collins by a MsjOrity
That Breaks the
Record.

Boston, Dee. Ii. - The Democrats
won an overwhelming victory in the
municipal election. Mayor Patrick Col
Inns being reelected by 2T,0O0 plurali-
ty. the largest ever given a mayOralty
candidate in the history of the city.
The board of aldermen next year will
he solidly Democratic. and that party
will have Il large majority in the COM
mon council.
The city as usual favored licensed
liquor selling by large majority. The
election was notable for the Republic
an apathy. The vote for the candi-
date for mayor. George II. Swallow
falling off more than 33 per cent. from
that given the party candidate two
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
ONE MORE WARRANT ISSUED
VIM. Leonard Charged with SubOrnation
of Perjury i'm the Grand Rapids Cases
Stands Mute When Arraigned-


Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec. ia
warrant for the arrest of William
Leonard was issued. charging SubOrna-
ton of perjury in connection with the
attempt 10 bride Witness Garman dur
ing the trial of Liant X. Salisbury on
the charge of bribery. EN-State Sen
ator George Nichols. of Ionia. and
Leonard were charged with the at
tempt to bribp Garmau, and cases
against both We're begun i'm the SUI
pci-ior court Nichols secured Il change
of venue TO Ottawa county and WAS
acquitted. although Salisbury on the
stand in police court testified few
days ago that he was guilty of the
charge.
The case against Leonard WAS never
pushed after the acquittal of Nichols.
and ii j. still standing against him.
Prosecutor Brown. however. decided TO
bring new case against him. and ac-
cordiugly n warrant was issued for his
arrest Leonard stood mute when ar
raigned before Judge Newuham in SUI
perior court. and plea of not guilty
was entered for him. He was held for
trial under $1,000 bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Growth OF the Human Heart.

A scientific analysis of the growth or
the human heart demonstrates the fact
that the increase is greatest and most
rapid during the first and second years
of life it's bulk at the end Of the sec
Ond year being exactly double what it
originally was. Between the second
and seventh years it is again doubled
i'm size. \ slower rate Of growth then
sets in and continues during the period
OF maturity of other portions of the
body After the fifteenth year up to
the tiftieth the annual growth of the
heart is about .O61 of cubic inch,
the increase ceasing about the tiftieth
wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
The Deluge.

In answer to correspondent news
paper says: The deluge mentioned in
the Bible was threatened in the year
1756 Il. c. and began on Dec. 4. 1886
B. C., and continued 3I1 days. The ark
rested on Mount Ararat on May 6.
1905. but Noah did not leave it until
Dec IS following" Any reader who
imagines that It would be an easy task
TO figure these details from a Biblical
account can find Il basis for his calcu-
lations in the seventh and eighth chap
ters of Genesis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Dark Picture Drawn of the
Conditions in South Africa

New York. Dec 16.-The prospects
for a rehabilitation of the boer coun-
try are poor, according to the reports
brought here by Gen. Ben j. Niljoen,
one of the Trasvaal leaders in its
fight with Great Britain, who was a
passenger on the Umbria. He is accom-
panied by Capt. Lewis, an American,
on his way to Mexico. where he hopes
to engage in an agricultural under
taking. Capt. Lewis said British cor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

ruption and incompetency is rife in
the government of the South African
states. and that positions are made
for every ''goggle-eyed university
graduate from England who is the
son of some prominent Englishman.' >
Gen. Niljoen and Capt. Lewis are
organizing company which Will give
spectacular representation of the bat
ties of Colenso and Paardeburg. The
company will have an amphitheatre
at the worlds fair i'm st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
CONSIDERS
TAKING FIRM STAND
Russia's Reply Being Discussed at
Meeting of Oficers at
Toxic.

Toxic, Dee. 16.-ln consequence of
Russia's reply. a special conference Of
elder statesmen of Japan. including
Marquis Ito and the cabinet minis
ters. Is proceeding here today. 1t is
understood the statesmen are consid-
ering the adoption of a firm stand
against Russia. Gen. kOdama. the war
minister, was present for the first
time at the conference. There is re-
newed activity at the admiralty in
view If a possible naval demonstra-
titn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Vessels Left on Land.
BAD WRECK ON FRISCO
NEAR PAWNEE, KANSAS

Fort Scott. kans.. Dec. l6.-IW"
trainmen were killed. one fatally hurt
and several others more or less Sc
verely injured in collision of two
sections of freight train on the
Frisco system near Pawnee. kans.,
early TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
rive Persons Drowned.

Natchez Miss. Dec. 16.-The 40
ton tugboat Matte NJ. owned by the
Dixie Transportation company, of New
Orleans. sank in twenty feet of water
in the old bed of Lake COncOrdia.
The dead are Chris Martin. white fire
man. New Orleans; Joe Page, negro cab
in boy: three negro cooks and one Ne
gro rousta bout. names unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
suit Against a Life Company.

Lincoln. Neb. Dec. 16.-H. c. Roun-
tree. IN behalf of himself and other
holders of bonds in the National Life
and Trust company. of Des Moines
and Chicago. has filed suit in the dis
trict court asking for a decree where
by policy and bondhOlders may have
a lien upon the funds and assets of
the company in the hands of the au-
ditOr of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Democratic Senators are
Able to Block Pan
ANA Pact.
VOTES ARE NEEDED
Action in the Caucus
Alarms Supporters
of Administration.

Washington. Dec. 16.-UneXpected
action by the democratic senators de-
Gliding to abide by the decisions made
in caucus has created doubt as to the
ratification of the treaty with Pana-
ma at this session of congress. such
a failure would throw the issue open
for complete discussion in the ma
tional canvass and give the democrats
battle cry which might be more eff
fective than the issue of anti-imper-
ialism in 1900.
To ratify the treaty Il two-thirds
vote must be obtained. There are 81
republicans in the senate. Senator
IIoar is the only republican who is
suspected of hostility. If all the re-
publicans voted for the treaty it
would be necessary for the admins
tration to obtain three democratic
votes. The two Florida senators and
Senator Cockrell would give the treaty
just votes enough. unless Senator
Hoar refused to vote for it. In that
event the convention would fail unless
some other democrat bolted the eau
Gus. This narrow margin is causing
uneasiness in administration circles
Continued Conferences.
Washington. Dee. 16.-The demo-
cratic senators continued their con
ference today with view of reaching
a conclusion on the course to be pur-
sued regarding legislation. 1t was
agreed the caucus action in deciding
that democratie senators should vote
tcgether~or party questions in future
should not be binding in the vote up
on the Cuban reciprocity bill. but that
each senator should vote as he might
prefer on that measure. The confer
ence decided to postpone Il decision as
to the course to be pursued with ref
erence to the Panama canal treaty.
Washington. Dee rs. - The most
r0.able testimony in the Wood case
before the senate military committee
was given hy Alex. f. Frye. formerly
supcrinfcadert OF public instruction
of Cuba He said that the schools of
CuIa were Crcarized under laws is
sued hE General Rrooke. and that ar
order making cut in salaries of teach
crs was issued by General Wood. He
declared that there had been Il breach
Of faith on the part Of General Wood.
which interferCd with the efficiency
of the schools. He asserted that Gen
cral Wood was untruthful in many
matters affecting public affairs.
Cannon to the Labor Men.
Washington. Dec. 16 - When the
labor officials called upon Speaker Can
non 70 see about labor legislation the
speaker informed his visitors he had
no doubt they would be given n full
ard free hearing on the bills IN which
they are interested and said it would
bo his duty as well as his pleasure to
cooperate with them to secure fair
hearing and full discussion Of all
legislation they might suggest. The
house could not afford to try to secure
legislation for one class to the detri-
ment of another. or for one class to the
detriment of labor The speaker said
ne was not opposed to organized labor,
but on the contrary. considered it his
duty and pleasure to cooperate and
Sc, re the fullest and freest cOnsidera
ton of the legislation suggested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Only Missed One President.

Johnson City. Tenn. Dee. 16.-Major
William II. Garland, age "a years, is
dead at the National Soldiers Home
here. He had shaken hands with every
president of the United States except
Washington. He was on the naval ca
det detail that welcomed Lafayette on
the second visit TO the United States
in 1924. and he at one time conversed
with Napoleon on the island OF st.
HpIa0a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Bnby RIubber

Fat babies,' said the eminent scien,
fist, ARE unhealthy. You may think
because a baby is fat that it is in the
pink of condition. but the fat is simply
so much blubber''
MY baby isn't fat" said the detected
father, "but we can't sleep at night be-
cause he has too much blubber."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

New York, Dec. 16.-Dr. Parkhurst
is in favor of Sunday saloon opening
under certain restrictions. He said:
Il am trying TO find out just what
hours it would suit the law-abiding
Eeer-drinking element to have the sa-
looms open on Sunday. When ! say
just what hours | mean how few
hours [ wish TO find the minimum
which would be satisfactory to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
ragrart for National NIanager.

indianapolis. Dec. 16.-The Demo-
cratic state central committee held a
meeting here for the purpose of arrang-
ing for the reorganization of that body
and preparing for the preliminary work
of the campaign of 1894. Former May
or Taggart. ny a unanimous vote. was
indOrsed for chairman of the national
Democratic committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
INDIAN AGENT INTERCEDES
TO SAVE LIFE OF "SORCERER'

with hair and pieced with nsh bones
in his shoe as charm which he hoped
would bring him the love of an Indian
woman.
Fellow w-tribesmenaccuSed him of sOr-
Gerry and planned his death Word was
sent to the Indian agent at Port Els
sington, who rescued the Indian. His
prosecutors were arrested and fined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
viii Shut Them Out of Teaching.

Paris. Dec 1G.-Premier Combes has
communicated to the council of minis,
ters the text Of bill fOrbiding all
teaching by the religious orders. even
those now actually authorized. which
will be presented in the chamber of
deputies Friday next. The purpose of
the measure is to abrogate the exist
ing legislation permitting teaching by
the authorized religious orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

Victoria, b. c.. Dec. 1G.-AdvfcCs
have been received from Kitkatlah, a
village on the northern British Colum-
bia coast, of the rescue of an Indian
who was about to he killed by fellow
tribesmen who suspected him of prac-
ticing sorcery. The Indian, Daniel
Watabee. had put ball of fat bound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
He Murdered His Wife.

Media. Pa. Dee. 16.-Jesse Green,
cOlOred. who was convicted at the June
term of the Delaware county court of
the murder of his wife in Chester has
been duly hanged. The death sentence
was first set for Nov Il. but Gov
erDOr Pennypacker granted a respite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Reformer in Favor of Open
Saloons Sundays for Germans

element ] have i'm mind. | refer par
ticularly to the German element. who
are used To obeying the law and who
have respect for it.
Il say that l am seeking a minimum
for Sunday opening here There
should be Il limit to the hours And !
say that because | believe that sun
day should not be merely a day for
pleasure. for beer drinking. for hol-
idaN."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
G. A. R. TO MEET AT
SPRINGFIELD IN MAY
Date Decided Upon ny the Council
of Administration for
the State.

Springfield, Dee. I6.-The council of
administration of the department of
Illinois G. y r. today decided to hold
the annual eucampment of the q. y.
r.. the annual meeting If the Sons of
Veterans. the WomAn'S Relief Corps.
and Ladies of the G.. y. Il. in Spring
field next MAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
PROHIBITIONIsTs DECIDE
ON DATE OF CONVENTION

Chicago. Dec 16.-At "a meeting of
the state committee Of the Illinois
prohibition party today It was decided
to hold the state contention June
% at either Springfield or Bloom
ington. Both cities have extended a
pressing invitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
MRS. MANNING SUCCEEDS
MRS. BLAIR AT ST. LOUIS

ST. Louis. Dec 16.-Mrs Daniel Man
ming, of Albany. \. y, was today
elected president of the worlds fair
board Of lady managers. without op-
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
stock of CIothinr. ne.trored.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 16.-Fire I'm
the Shields Clothing company's store
caused a Loss of $4,000 before the
flames were checked. The company's
stock was totally destroyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
viii Re Represen,ed at st. Louis

BreSlau. Prussia. Dec. 16. - The
provincial committee of Silesia has
voted to participate in the st. Louis
exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
!. victims of Wood Alcohol.

New York. Dec. 16.-Two men were
found dead in a furnished room house
here, death being due to drinking wood
alcohol. a third man is In the hospital
dying and the fourth member OF the
party, crazed by the drink, has disap-
Deared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
CABINET RESIGNATION
TAKES PLACE IN GREECE

Athens. Greece, Dee. 16.-The Ralli
cabinet has resigned, the premier be-
ing unable to find sufficient support
in the chamber of deputies to carry
out his policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
strike That Was Lost.

Cleveland. Dec. 16-The journey
men tailors' strike that has been on
in this city since Sept. Is has been
declared off by the men and all those
remaining unemployed will 90 to work
as individuals. The principal conten-
ton has been for recognition of the un-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
wealthy Lumberman Dead.

Fond du Lac. Wis. Dec. 16.-M. d.
Moore. Il prominent lumberman and
reputed to be very wealthy. is dead
from stroke of apopleXy. aged 20
years. Moore and his wife recently
celebrated their golden wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
past Master Sentenced.

Metz. AlSace Lorraine. Dec. 10
Lieutenant Schllling. charged with NAL
treating his subordinates, has been sen
fenced by the military court to fifteen
months Imprisonment. Schilling was
charged with G1S cases of maitreat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
An ErHn Rrerk.

"She's girl after his own heart,
he says"
Yes, and he's a man after her mon
ey."
But you know it's whispered on the
quiet that she hasn't any money
We'll, it's notorious fact that he
hasn't any art.''-HOustOn Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
ENGLISH LORD BURIED AFTER
THE RITES OF MOHAMMEDANISNT

London. Dec. 16.-The body of Lord
Stanley. of Alderly. who died Dec. 10
of pneumonia, was buried according
TO Mohammedan rites in Alderly Park.
Cehlford. Cheshire. Such an occur
ence is unique in the history of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

British 'peerage. The striGtest secrecy
was observed. The casket was car
ried to the grave by servants. who,
with the members of the family. were
the only attendants at the cere-
mCny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
l. After the saloons.

Holland. Mich. Dec. 16-The Anti
Saloon League is laying plans for a
campaign against saloons in ottawa
county and, If possible. will try TO
force a vote on local option.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
In,ra Pioneer Passes.

Sioux City. Ia. Dec 16.-Augustus
Groninger. pioneer merchant of
Sioux City. vice president of the First
National bank. is dead of pneumonia,
aged 20 years. He left large estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
PATTERSON FOR BEET SUGAR.
S=ys the Sugar Trust Is at the Bottom Of
Cuban Reciprocity.

OuDaIl INtCIpTOtIINs
Washington. Dec. 16. = During the
debate i'll the senate on the Cuban
treaty bill Patterson of Colorado was
q principal speaker. He declared the
Republican congress to be8he mouth
piece for the Influences which threat
en- TO destroy the beet sugar industry
He found the inspiration of this course
in the sugar trust. which he accused
of invading the sugar beet fields for
the control of the sugar supply
In reply to question from Aldrich
as to whether a Democratic caucus
would indorSe Jefferson's doctrine OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
BIG CINCINNATI HOTEL
IS MENACED BY FLAMES

Cincinnati Dee. l6.-rhe Grand ho-
tel j. ON fire. \ general call has been
made for the fire departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
IOWA BANK RELIEVED
OF THREE THOUSAND CASH

Quimhy. Iowa. Dee. 16.-The Citi-
len~' Bank of Quimby has been robbed
of 5000. The crackSmen escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
senator Clars,s Improvement Continues.

New York Dec 16.-The condition of
Senator William y. Clark steadily i'm
proves. 1t is expected he will be out
by the end of the week or the first of
next week. lie nows sits up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

Continued on Page Seven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Vessels Are Left High
Out of the
Water.
PEOPLE FRIGHTENED
Thought to be Caused
by Seismic Dis
turbanCeS.

ST Petersburg. Dec. 16.-The sea of
Azof is disappearing. vt Taganrog
the waters have receded 10 such an
extent during the last five years that
the bed of the sea i visible fer dis
tance Of thousands of feet.
Vessels Left on Land.
Vessels are lying high and dry. The
greatest confusion prevails in the
harbor. Siesmic disturbances are sup
posed To be the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
ROOT HAS HEARING
Appears Before Senate Commit
tee i'm Defense of Gen.
Wood.
READS HIS CORRESPONDENCE
Object OF Which is TO Refute the
Charges Made by Other
Witnesses.

Washington. Dec. l6.-Secretary
Root was the first witness before the
senate committee On military affairs
which is Investigating the protests
against the confirmation of Gen. Leon
ard Wood to be major general. Root :
testimony was in defense of Wood on
charges that have been made during
the course of the hearings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Produces Correspondence.

He read extracts from official cor
bearing on the charges,
also concerning Woods administra-
tiCn a. governor general of Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
what the Great Editors SAY.

The Liberal dailies confess discour-
agement. and urge the free traders to
redouble their efforts. since, as The
Chronicle remarks. Mr.. Chamberlain
is a power in the country which it
would be most serious not TO estimate
highly" The Daily News discusses the
probability of the government, encour-
aged by yesterdays results, appealing
to the country without delay. The
Daily Telegraph boldly suggests that
the result must dispel Balfour's doubts
rs to whether the country Is ripe for
a preferential policy, and proposes that
Chamberlain should be invited to pro-
ceed personally to the colonies and
see what practical arrangements can
be made to secure a complete CONNER
ciaI union within the empire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16
Mnrran Wants to Know Some More.

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Nor
gan has introduced resolution direct
ing the attorney general to inform the
senate whether he has made or is
making on behalf of the United States
n purchase of the property of the
new Panama canal company or its
franchises and concessions: if so. what
authority on the isthmus is recognized
in t,he transa ctiOn; and whether any
agreement has been entered into be-
tween France and the authorities on
the isthmus in respect to such pur-
chase
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

Initiate the sun and shine as often as
the clouds will let you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-16

Funeral of John II. Proctor.
Washington. Dec. 16.-The funeral
of John X. Proctor. late president OF