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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15


are about stationary. Respiration,
50; temperature, 1874, centigrade;
pulse, 81.
Rested During Night.
Rome, July Is. Q a. ma medical
bulletin has just been issued: Dur
ing the night the pope had several
hours of rest Pulsation, %; respira
ton, 80; temperature, 36.2. centigrade.
No noticeable change in the general
condition of the august patient
Rome, July 15.-The pope's condi-
ton shows practically no change
since Yesterday. After a compara-
lively quiet night he became restless
during the forenoon and complained
of inability to sleep. He turned un-
easily from side to side and seemed
unable to settle himself in a comfort
able posture, but there was no recur-
renee of those dangerous periods of
deIirium which aroused such appre-
hension yesterday. The doctors con-
tinue to feel the patients condition
is extremely dangerous, but say he
may linger days.
The pope has been enjoying calm
sleep most of the time since noon.
Little Change.
Rome, July 10, ! 20 a. N. - After
midnight the pope's sleep seemed tran
quil enough, although his breathing
at times was difficult.
Rome, July 10, 4:1O a. m. - The
general condition of the pope is almost
unchanged. To periods of restIessness
succeed periods of drowsiness.
Rome, July 10, 90 a. m.-Another
remarkable rally in Pope LeO's condi-
ton occurred yesteId day afternoon aft
er morning in the course of which
his holiness suffered spells of delirium,
and at times his strength sank TO the
lowest ebb, and he now lies in no
worse condition than he was on Mon
day evening, except for the steady
diminution of his strength. MOnsignOr
Eisleti, master of the chamber, visit
cd the sick room just after midnight,
and on emerging stated that the pom
tiff's condition was unchanged. A lit
tie later the pope fell into q sleep
which it has just been announced is
fairly tranquil, although the patients
respiration is troublesome.
Rally Was Almost incredible.
Yesterdays rally was characteristic
ally opposed to every medical theory
and consisted in getting out of bed
on which two hours previously the
pope himself had made all prepara
tions for death. Unsatisfied with this
exhibition of vitality he transacted pri
vate business and received four car
dinaIs, with whom he talked in NJ
animated way. In fact, Pope Leo.
record for yesterday, little OK which ap
peared in last nights official bulletin
would be Incredible if it were not con
firmed by the doctors and cardinals
present in the sick chamber. Nom
seem more perpleXed than the doctors
themselves. DIR. Lapponi said frank.
81 cannot imagine how the pope man
ages to keep alive"
May Die at Any Moment.
According to the physicians the pom
tiff may die at any moment, even il
the midst of one of those extraordinar.
intervals when his mind and body pres
ent comparatively sound appearance
All those around the patient have lon
since ceased to hold definite opinion
regarding the duration of the pontiff'
existence. The slow but progressiv
diminution of the strength of the pa
tient foreteIIs the approaching end @
the struggle with death. but the dot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15
Co urse of Love.

He was much impressed with the
remarkable action of the bottle, and
he lost no time in writing to Miss
Lemon. Her reply to the note induced
Miller to make trip to Liberty town
ship, this county, the home of Miss
Lemon. AS the maid is pretty and
the young man is prosperous, industli-
Gus and handsome and in quest of just
such lass as bears the name which
romance turned his way, the friends
of Miss Lemon are prepared to hear
that fate has ordained the ringing of
bells, the strewing of roses and u lit
tie something from Mendelssohn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15
Preparing to Make an Attack.

at II o'clock last night the man
of-war Bolivar. with General Gomez
aboard, arrived here. AS she passed
before Ciudad Bolivar she was fired
upon, but without effect. The Bolivar
anchored two miles above the city and
placed herself in contact with the be-
sieging government troops. The re-
mninder of the Venezuelan fleet, COM
posed of the men-of-war Zamora, Res
taurador, Miranda and Nente-Tre de
Mayor, are due tomorrow. When they
have arrived 4,20O men will be ready
TO attack Ciudad Bolivar. The govern
ment authorities intend to give General
Rolando a chance to consider his deS-
perate situation, in order TO prevent the
useless shedding of blood. If he will
surrender he will be given full guaran-
tees for himself and followers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15

tors will not venture to predict how
near the end is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15
Attend the Kellogg
Switchboard
Strike.
WAGON is CHASED
Many Persons Struck
By the Flying
Missiles.

Chicago, July 15.-RiotOus scenes
were repeated today when the mob
of 1000 men and boys chased two
miles a wagon loaded with freight
from the Kellogg Switchboard & Sup
ply company's plant to the North
western freight house.
Many persons were struck by mis-
siles thrown by rioters and five men
were arrested.
The Textile Workers.
Philadelphia, July 15.-'The first
break in the textile workers strike
in the Kensington district occurred
today when 70 weavers returned to
work at the mills of f. \. Baehman d
Co. At FolweIl mill GA hands, it is
said, reported for duty today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15
CUPID IN A BOTTLE
Sent Out by a Girl With Her
Name On 1t Brings
Lover.
ROMANCE FROM INDIANA
Young Man Found 1t and Ceremony
Is All That Re-
mains.

Marion, Ind, July 15.-Miss Vita
] emon, one of the graduates of the
Grant county schools this summer, in
n spirit of playfulness placed her name
in a bottle, which was sealed up and
thrown into Deer creek. Near Somer-
set the bottle was found by Abner F.
Miller, of Converse. who wrote to Miss
Lemon, averring that the bottle, guild
ed, apparently, by mysterious, unseen
hands, swerved in its course and gent
ly, suggestively, and with some lit
tie hesitation, sailed straight into bis
hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15
WAR SPIRIT HOLDS
Venezuela Is Not Yet Free from
Her Trouble with the
ReVolutionists.
REBELS STILL HOLD A POSITION
From Which News of Battle May
BE Expected-New Minister
Appointed.

Chicago, July 15.-The Associated
Press has the following advices from
Soledad, Venezuela, dated July 12:
''The situation before Ciudad Bolivar
is unchanged. 1t was reported last
night that the revolutionists had evac-
uated the city, but this turns out to be
incorrect. General ROlandO, the com
mander of the revolutionary forces, is
still in possession. Yesterday afternoon
ut o'clock boat bearing United States
and parliamentary truce flags left
Ciudad BoIivarand crossed the OrinOco
to La Solina. President Castro's au-
thorities received the emissary, a
priest who said he came in the name
of the foreign consuls, the bishops, and
the leading trades to ask General Go
mez, the government commander, to
receive him tomorrow, saying he had
an important message for him.
Why He Flew "OId Glory"
Learning that General Gomez was
not at Soledad the priest departed
promising to return. The Associated
Press correspondent questioned him
concerning his reasons for hoisting the
United States flag, as he was not a cit
izen of the United States. The priest
replied: Because the flag of the United
States Is respected everywhere The
priest refused to reveal the object of
his mission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-15

Pittsburg. July 15.-HudsOn Sam
son, we'll known in Methodist Episco-
pal circles throughout the United
States for charity and philanthropy,
died at his home in this city last
night.
Joliet. July 15.-William Garrett, an
inventor widely known i'm steel cir
cles. died today at Mt. Clemens, Mich.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
HINTS FOR WASHINGTON HOUSEKEEPERS

tonight but will
their
ployes al 10 holiday
rahe
anda after clock then look
quality
OF earlier week
of
Iy
follow:
b:
Sc
squash
bunch celery. 1Oc
a
pers. or corn. apples basket
gooseberre.
blackberies
aspber 12
a a basket
schwe
lb.
MEATsve 15c Csc
12l5c 2Oc
IOc perIb amb lb.
zoe h. bluehsh
she'll Clans
b
Kennebec salmon, 25c ID.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Knox COCCID
BAeIyFN ~ L. Y y

Evelyn Malcolm. Mrs. Thomas T. Robert
son. Miss Elizabeth Dessez. Miss Bessie
Chester. and Miss Daisy Beckwith, sold
ice cream. lemonade. and cake. Their
dainty summer gowns added much to
the beauty of the scene. The most
unique feature was the country store
over which George Chandlee, in blue
oveTalls and a haying hat. dispensed ev-
erything from shoestrings 10 potatoes.
Capt. J. II. Pickell. in a typical farmers
outfit. stood under a huge red umbrella
and sold bot peanuts. Francis Whitney
made an excellent wandering faker. and
Mrs Whitney and Mrs. Chandlee sue
cessfully conducted a grab-bag stand.
Mrs Varrill and Mrs. Dawson sold cake
and. near by, Mr.. Dawson managed a
root beer stand.
The library was opened for inspection
and many Of the visitors looked through
it. The usual fortune teller was present
and gathered in much of the coin of the
realm for the benefit of the library.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
PRESIDENT HARPER
Dimes BANK OFFICERS
Brief But Prosperous Greer of Ameri-
can National the Motive.

Robert n. Harper, president of the
American National Bank. gave a dinner
10 the board OF directors and employees
of the bank at the Hotel Barton. Wed
nesday night. The object of giving this
dinner was the celebration OF a deposit
balance OF $510.122 and Of loans and dis
counts OF s4ss.9o1 az close OF banking
hours on June 80.
The American National Bank only be-
gan operations on May last. and Presi-
dent Harper. as well as all the other
officers and directors of the bank, are
not a little proud Of the good showing
they are able to make after less than
two months OF business. Mr.. Harper
says in the history of banks in Wash
ington no other institution has ever
been able to make so gratifying an ex-
hibit In so short a time.
At the dinner last night these facts
were referred to and elaborated in many
punsent speech. although there were
no set toasts. The menu was highly In
vitlng and thoroughly enjoyed.
Those present were Robert n. Harper,
president; William H. Saunders. first
vice president; Charles A. Douglass.
second vice president; r. II. Lynn, cash
Ter; Edison B. Olds. assistant cashier.
A. G. West. second assistant cashier:
William Selby. paying teller; ]. W. Will
liams, receiving teller; II. L. Stein.
bookkeeper; d. l.. Pitcher, jr., book
keeper; directors. Robert n. Harper.
Blair Lee. Langbourne NJ Williams Ed
ward o. Whitford. George f. Walker.
Colin II. Livingstone, Charles A. Doug
lass, j. H. Crawford. j. Miller Kenyon.
William II. Saunders. w. T. Galliher.
Joseph f. Willard. George Howard, }.
T. Hendrick. B. S. Minor. l. B. Linton.
p. A. Drury. and r. E. l.. Yellott.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

OF the commission appointed to con-
slider State electrical laboratory,
which will probably be established, and
he is also to be the head of the new
department of electrical engineering IN
Union College. The laboratory is pro-
jected for the purpose OF establishing
standards OF quality and force, con
Quoting experiments, arbitrating dis
putes. and providing expert testimony.
We would advise and adjust. and do
the same kind OF electrical work that
Is done by the national electrical bu-
reau in Washington" said Mr.. Stein
metz.
We want place where instruments
can be standardized and calibrated. Ours
Will be the first State 10 have such n
department. and IL should be, for we
have an enormous investment Of capital
IN electric enterprises. The money in
electric roads. light, power. telegraph.
and telephone companies is nearly bill
lion and half dollars, and over 5000
OOe 900 Is invested in concerns that
manufacture electrical apparatus. Oues-
tlons are continually arising that call
TOT settlement by experts. For in
stance. we hear every now and then Of
the danger and damage OF electrolvals--
Tie eating away OF metal by escaping
currents. Now, a good deal of the
damage alleged against electricity is
due 10 the corrOsion of salts and gases
that originate in organic matter. such
ae is found. to a considerable depth, in
the soil of cities. In some cases we
have found that electricity had really
nothing TO do with It,
Then. again. in the disputes that
arise between cities and corporations
expert testimony that was really ex-
pert and authoritative, and not paid by
one sid" CT the other TO be partial.
could be provided at a minimum of
expense. lighting company may be
fair. or IL may not. The city would
not know. But we would. d."-BrookIyn
Ea gle.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
THE SCHENECTADY WIZARD.
Mr.. Senmez to Have Charge Of an Electrical Iabora-
tory and College.

had the pleasure Of meeting four or
five corpses the other evening at the
home of a distinguished resident of
Schenectady. The corpses had been dead
about week, but they were sitting up
right in chairs, their eyes were shining.
and they were even talking-talking in
telligently and good naturedIy al that
Each knew that the other fellow was
dead, but he never suspected It OF him
self
Must I, then. explain that the corpses
were not really dead? They only looked
SO. They were. in fact. people very
much alise, and they had assembled in
one Of the rooms OF the fine new house
that Charles Proteus steinmetz is build
ing TO discuss business and other mat
ters.
The reason they looked dead is that
Mr.. Steinmetz elects TO illuminate his
residence by the mercury lamp. The
mercury lamp is a long glass tube con
tanning few spoonsful Of quicksilver.
and when the electric current IS ap-
piled the metal is vaporized and driven
through the tube emitting in its Iumi-
nous condition a strong. green glare.
II is the green color that takcc all
other color out OF many Of the objects
# shines upon. Not particle OF COM
plexion is left to you. You are Of a
pasty substance. your lips are gray
purple. your hair is faded. and when
looked at my hands 1 sneakingly wiped
them on my coattalls so that the COM
pany should not sec, wondering, as l did
SO, when and where had fallen into
coal bin that they should look OF such
hue as that. But there was no dirt On
them-leastwise. not much. The black
FISH mottlings on the palms and fingers
were merely the areas OF what in the
sunlight Is pink, but which under he
baneful glare OF green converts into the
color OF a dead mans hands. You don't
realize that you have so much red upon
you until you find that red turned black
Mr.. Steinmetz lighted another cigar.
leaned forward on the table, support
ing by both hands head that is so
full OF brains that the General Electric
Company pays $4,000 a year for the
use OF them. and smiled
Mr. Steinmetz is TO considerably In
crease his activities. because he IS one
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Lawn Fete.
wn Fete in Sherman Square.

Lawn Fete in Sherman Square.
The lawn fete held under the auspices
o. the United Societies OF Patriotic
Women OF the District, on the corner
of Fourteenth Street and Florida Ave
nuo, has attracted large crowds on each
OF the two past evenings.
The Engineers Band. under the lea /
ership Of Julius Hamper. plays through
out the evening. \ jinrlclsshaw. a ear
riage wagon" drawn by a gayly attlred
Jap. is one Of the midway attractions.
while patient burro also affords much
pleasure 90 the children.
The George II. Thomas Corps has spa
cious tents, in which coffee and luncheon
are served each afternoon and evening
from until 7:3O o'clock. The Lincoln
Corps has mess table. The Burn
side Corps has luncheon table. and the
Farragut Corps has many caiatirs Tor
sale.
The Legion Of Loyal Women has also
prettily arranged quarters. from which
they dispense ice cream and cake and
OTHER eatables. The two circles Of IN.
Ladies OF the Grand Army OF Lhs Re
public have attractive booths, IS also
have the ladies OF the Union Veteran
Union and the Edith X. Roosevelt Aux
fliary TO the Spanish War Veterans Tho
fpte Will be continued until S3rurday
evening.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
MEMS SOCKS FOR WOMEN
APPROVED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. July 3.-The Woman's Med
ical Club, which includes In its member
ship 200 women physicians, took up the
mems socks for women" question and
decided that Il was a good thing for
women TO wear half hose. "They are
cool and hygienically much to be pre-
fCrred to the stockings now in vogue. -
said Dr. Frances Dickinson. "They do
lot bind the muscles of the knee" said
Dr. Clara Westlake, "and mems garters
ere more common sense affairs that the
harness which women wear"
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
WeddinaS-En Engagements.
Jackson Began.


Tuesday evening Assemblys Presby-
tcrian Church was the scene of a very
pretty wedding when Miss Vanet.e
Louise Began and William Steel Jack
son were married. DR.. George p. VIII
son oficiated and Mrs. Frank skinner. a
friend OF the bride. presided at the or
gal. The guests were seated by the
ushers-sterges Durham, of new York;
Samuel Daddow, Of Pennsylvania; Cliff
ford Bradley. Frederick Edmands. Law
renee Sager and DR.. Baxter Morton. The
bride. preceded by the maid of honor.
entered the church on the arm of her
uncle. Di. Samuel W. Began. and was
met at the altar by the groom and the
best man. Joseph Borrows Began. the
brother of the bride
The bride looked very charming in a
gown of white crepe de chine trimmed
with antique applique lace and chiffon
and carried a shower bouquet of sweet
peas. The bridal veil was fastened with
sprays of orange blossoms. The sister
Of the bride, Miss Rose Mary Began
served as maid of honor. and wore
dainty gown of blue mousseline with
plaitings of chiffon. and carried a bou-
quet of roses.
reception at the home of the brides
rrother. Mrs. Charlotte A. Began. Of
Massachusetts Avenue, followed the GER
e1noDy. Misses Julia S. Began. Annah
Cray Began, Dorothy sIpe, Elizabeth
Johnson. Annabel Murphy. Grace Muir
Ihy and Agnes Scudder assisted The
popular bride received many and very
valuable gifts from her numerous
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. jackson left on a
late train for an extended Northern
tour.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Fearing and
little daughters. OF Norfolk, Va; Mrs
William Bird Wylie. Mrs Henry Graves
Noel and little daughter Lois, OF St
Louis, Mo; Joseph Jackson, father of
the groom, OF Duncannon, Pa; Mr.. and
Mrs Mckenzie. OF Scranton. Pa: Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Jackson. Of Scranton.
=. C.: Mrs. Charles Lanham, of Fort
Monroe, Va. Mr. and Mrs ToIIand. Of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Coover, Miss
burbank and Mrs. Helena Ham, OF
Mount Vernon, III.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Summer Resort Gossip.

Mr. and Mrs. Payne Whitney enter
tain, d at dinner last evening in honor of
Mrs. Whtney's father. the Secretary OF
State. There were eighteen guests, most
OF whom were friends Of Mr.. Hay The
table decorations were American Beauty
roses.
Senator and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
moro will give a similar entertainment
al Chateau Sur-Mer Saturday evening
in NJ. Hay's honor.
Many OF the Lenox cottagers are en-
tertaining large house parties for the
Fourth Of July. Preparations have been
made for extensive fireworks at the
country residences Of George Westiug-
house and William d. Sloane. The
grounds at Erskine Park. the westing-
house place. viii be open for the event.
which is always made much of by Mrs
Westinghouse. At the Lenox Golf Club
the annual Fourth of July tournament
will be played All the hotels will have
illuminations and decorations.
Governor Hunt, OF Porto Rico, with
Mrs. Hunt and their family, is passing
several weeks at the Chestnut. River
dale. on the Hudson. prior to leaving
for the Adirondacks for the remainder
of the summer.
Mrs. Francis Fowler and Miss e. c.
Brill, of Washington. are at the Maple
wood Hotel. Pittsfeld.
Crosby, Of Washington, are spending
the early summer at Bryn Mawr Hotel.
Bryn Mawr, Pa.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Aida CORTELYOU ILL
AND UNABLE To APPEAR
Grace Atwell in Her Place at Eugene
0rmonde's Benefit Tonight.

There was no performance last night
at the Columbia Theater because OF the
Illness of Aida CortelyOu. leading wo-
man OF the company now playing an en-
gagement at that house. Miss Cortelyou
has been confined 10 her apartments at
the Shoreham since last Wednesday. and
will probably not appear at the Co
lumbia again this week
The performance tonight will be a tes-
timonial 10 Eugene Ormonde, leading
man of the company, and the title role
III Camille" Will be enacted by Grace
Atwell
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
WILL PRACTICE LAW
WITH HER FATHER
Daughter of ex-senator Mason Has
Gone to Chicago.

Ruth White Mason. daughter Of ex-
Senator Mason. left for Chicago on Tues
day. where she will enter upon the prac-
tice Of law with her father. Miss Mason
graduated at the Washington Law Col
lege in 1901. She then went to Europe
where she travelled extensively. Miss
Mason returned TO Washington about a
month ago.
Besides being proficient in legal lore.
Miss Mason is an accomplished violinist.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

The engagement Is announced Of Miss
Clara Swigert, daughter of Col Samuel
NJ swigert. L. s A., to Lieut. Oliver P.
N. Hazard. Second Cavalry. The mar
riage viii take place Wednesday. July
j.. at san Francisco. where Colonel
Swigert is stationed. Both young people
are well known in army circles. Iieuten-
ant Hazard. who was associated with
General Funston in the capture OF
Aguinaldo, is stationed At Fort Ethan
Allen. Vermont, 20 which post he will
bring his bride.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
CLAIMS ALLOWED AND REJECTED

During the past year 1872. .s29 pension
claims were allowed. and 1920 were
rejected. The allowances exceeded those
OF 1902 by 1905. The reflections in 1902
were 11S,464.
The work Of the Office went on with
unusual rapidity during the past year,
and an unusually large number OF cases
were handled.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Former Assistant Secretary Hackett
and Mrs Hackett, who attended the
graduation of their elder sou, Chauncey
c. Hackett. at Harvard last week. will
not return TO Washington as they had
planned. but will go TO their summer
hcme in New Hampshire for the summer
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
The County Fair.

The county fair for the benefit OF the
Chevy Chase free library held last even
ing on the library lawn was most en-
joyable affair. Hundreds OF japanese
lanterns were suspended from tree to
tree. across the grounds Mrs. Mix. as
sisted by Mrs. Clarence T. Dawson. Miss
Kerr. Miss Bertha Dawson. Miss Mary
HcCHhbin. Niles Edith Malcolm. Nire
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
MILITARY BAND CONCERTS.

a concert by the United States Engi-
neer Band, under the direction Of Chief
Julius Hamper, will be given
at Washington Barracks this evening at
S:15 o'clock The program:
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Miss Louise Foraker. daughter OF
Senator and Mrs. Foraker. will spenI
the greater part of the summer with
the Misses Cotton, daughters Of Francis
Cotton, who are established at the
Marshall House, York Harbor Me.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Mrs. Stanley Matthews has not gone
abroad as has been stated. hut is spend
ing the summer with her cousin. Mrs
Addison Mitchell. at Mohonk Lake,
y. Y.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Mrs. Audenried. who has been spend
Ing the past month at Ardmore, Pa,
will return to Washington this week en-
route for Deer Park. Md, where she
goes for July and August.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Miss Eta Craigeh has as her guests
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. MacBride, Of Butler.
Pa, who are here on their wedding trip.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Exodus
of Society.

week, will leave this evening for their
Virginia home
The Washington times., 1903-07-03
Cabinet Notes.

Attorney General Knox has gone 20
Beverly Farms for the summer. He will
occupy the Otis II. Luke place known
as pitch Pine Hill" The house is CO.
lonial in style AMI belonged formerly to
Judge Holmes.
The Washington times., 1903-07-03

Captain and Mrs. Reber have joined
the cottage contingent at East Hamp-
ton. /. I.