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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
VEXING PROBLEM
TO HAVE ATTENTION
Gov. Taft VIII Seek to Adjust Claims
OF the Philippine
Friars.

Washington. Nov. 12.-Reports to
the war department from Manila indi-
cate that before he sails for the United
States Dee % Governor Taft will set
tie one of the most veXatious problems
connected with the acquisition of the
Philippines-that of the adjustment of
the claims OF the friars for their prop
erty in the islands. Negotiations to
this end have been in progress at Ma
Mia between Governor Taft and Mgr.
Guido. the papal delegate, since the
governors return TO the island from
Rome.
Realizing that with Governor Tafts
departure the chances of a settlement
would become more remote, the church
authorities have brought pressure to
bear upon the friars with the result
that the insular government expects
to be able to acquire their entire hold
ings in the Philippines for a sum ap-
proXimating s6,00O,OO0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
CHICAGO THUGS
ARE VERY BOLD
Lure Citizen From HI bme With Civil
Inquiry and SandbaG
Him.

Chicago, Nov. 12.-|Where does Ar
thur Johnson live?" Three young ne
groes called at the home of Jacob Flax
man. and enc OF them asked the ques-
ton. Don't know = never heard of
him," answered FlaXman. Some new
family has moved in the hOuse across
the street Might try there and he
shut the door.
That's the wrong place said one
of the negroes Il few minutes later
when FlaXman was called to the door
second time. Can you name the
families around here?" FlaXman start
ed to name them but his inquisitor
was not satisfied.
'COme around the corner and show
me who lives there" he urged. Flax
man got around the corner of Twenty
fifth street. when he was knocked
down. He was unconscious for short
time and when he recovered found
that his pockets had been searched.
but l didn't have money in them so
they didn't get anything Flaxman
told the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
CANADIANS DIVIDED ON
QUESTION OF SECESSION

Toronto, Nov. 12.-At the annual
meeting of the Canadian club w. y. z.
Parker. the newly elected president, de-
clared that the country was living on
the threshold of important events.
Many of those present, he declared,
would see the great step taken that
would lead perhaps TO separation and
independence. The presidents re-
marks We're wildly cheered. Parker is
well-knOwn barrister and many prom
inent men are members Of the club.
Montreal, Nov. 12.-Introduction of
the stars and stripes at the close of
play at the Academy of Music caused
great uproar. Catcalls and Sroans
filed the house and lasted until long
after a statue representing Britannia
was shown. After that the whole au-
dience arose and sang God Save the
King"
Toronto. Ont, Nov. 12.-Because
Scotchmen in the United States have
in times past refused to hoist the Brit
jsh flag as part of the decorations when
Canadian delegates had visited RocheS-
scr and other cities the appeal for aid
Geceived from the Burns Cottage syndi-
safe of the St Louis exposition has
heen rejected by the .Caledonian So
ciatV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
w. H. LEAVITT AND
BRIDE EMBARRASSED
Text Of a Report from HumansyiIIe
Mo-, Where They are
SOiOurning.

St. Louis. Nov. 12.-Acccrtling to
dispatches received from Humansvillc,
Mo. William II. Leavitt and his bride,
Ruth Bryan Leavitt. are at the coun-
try home of Thomas J. Atkins. ST.
Louis politician. and the Young artist
bridegroom has come to the end IF
his financial resources. The daughter
of the man who was twice nominated
to he president Of the United States
is said TO have an excellent chance of
enjoying the happiness that is reputed
to abide with love in Il cottage
While Mr.. and Mrs. Leavitt were in
st. Louis there were rumors of the
young couples financial predicament.
it being said among their friends that
they had sent to Lincoln, Neb.. for
their wedding presents and that the
young bridegroom had gone to consid-
cradle trouble 10 send collect" tel
egraph message to his father-in-law.
Within the last two or three days,
it is said. check for $500 from VIII
liam J. Bryan To his daughter relieved
the young couple and they are taking
things philosophically. though Mr..
Leavitt finds there is little or no de
mand for his talents in Humansville
and Mrs. Leavitt is disappointed in
having no opportunity to wear her
pretty wedding gowns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

eminent that the IOrceS OF the revolu-
ton intended 10 adopt all means, in
Guiding a bombardment, in their eff
forts to capture the city Representa-
tives of the powers met and decided
that they could hold communication
only with the legally established gov
ernment of the country.
New York. Nov. IA dispatch from
SantO Domingo dated Nov. o says the
attack on the city by the revolution
lists, which began Friday. continued
Monday. During all of Saturday night,
the dispatch continues. the insurgents
attacked the outpOsts with small arms
and also delivered Il rather heavy shell
fire The government. however. sue
ceeded in repelling the attack, although
with considerable loss. The losses of
the revolutiOnists were slight Some
foreign non-combatants were killed.
During the attack Sunday afternoon
an insurgent shell passed within a
few feet of Powell. the minister, Mt
the legation 4 sOrtie was made by
40 government troops, but they wers
ambushed and compelled to retire with
in the walls, leaving their dead and
wounded on the field. Early Sunday
night there was another heavy attack,
but the rebels were repulsed again.
The losses are unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Complete Recognition for
Republic of Pan
ANA.
ENVOY HAS CONFAB
Treaty for Building of
Canal Already
Broached.

Washington, Nov. 12.-An important
conference has been held between Sec
retary Hay and NJ Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, the envoy from Panama, at
the residence of the secretary, for the
purpose of considering the opening of
negotiations with the republic of Pana-
ma for the early conclusion of canal
treaty. The commission which is COM
ing from Panama, the envoy points
out, is merely for the purpose of facili-
tating the negotiations. NJ. Bunau-Na-
rilla, it is said, has full power to con-
duct the negotiations. but in case
question arises on which the opinion
of the government is desired he will
refer it to the commission for decision
and thus avoid the necessity of cabling
TO Panama.
Complete Recognition at Hand.
When Bunau-Narilla came from his
conference with Secretary Hay he in
formed the Associated Press that he
would be received by the president at
the White House tomorrow at 9:3O a.
N. as minister plenipOtentiary and en-
voy extra ordinary of the republic of
L
hoGr. he said. Will mark the passing
of the de facto government to a de
jure stage. NJ. Bunau-Varilla first will
call at the state department on Secre-
tary Hay, who will accompany him to
the White House and make the pre-
sentatiOn. The ceremony will occur
in the Blue Room. These details were
arranged at the conference.
No Reply to Colombia's Protest.
NJ. Bunau-Varilla announced that he
would cable his government advising
that it decline to allow General Reyes
to land unless he bore full credentials
as COlombia's minister plenipOtentiary
and envoy extraordinary to the repub-
lie of Panama. The reply of the state
department to the protest by DIR. Her
ran, the Colombian charge. has been
forwarded to him. 1t was merely
formal acknowledgement that the pro-
test had been received.
British ships Have Been Released.
The state department has been in
formed that the two British steam
ships which We're detained at the port
of Buena Ventura by the Colombian
government with the intention of US
ing them to transport troops to the
isthmus have been released and have
left that port. The British govern
ment knew nothing of the detention of
these British vessels until notified by
the state department through the en-
bassy here. 1t was the intention of
the navy department to have the Co
lombian authorities informed that no
troops could be landed on the isthmus
from these vessels, but their release
and departure from Buena Ventura
without troops made this course un-
necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
MAN HELD AT OMAHA
is UNDER SUSPICION
Reason to Believe That He Was
Connected With Dynamite
Plot.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 12.-The police
have under arrest man who gives the
name of James Miller. whom they sus-
pect of having some knowledge of the
threatening letters sent recently to the
Rock Island railway officials. When
arrested Miller had seven sticks of dy-
namite, but refused to talk or to give
any satisfactory eXplana ton of how
he came into possession of the expIo-
rive.
Two Rock Island detectives are in
the city trying to secure information of
Miller'S companions, of whom he is
said to have two. One other suspect
is being watched. Miller is being held
for developments.
Travelling on foot on the Rock
fraught with danger. every passer be-
ing challenged by guards and COM
PEELED to give an account of himself.
Trains are run at low speed in the
obscure sections Of the country and
the regular schedule is being disre-
garded absolutely. No. 6, the train
which it is believed bandits intended
to dynamite, is preceded by an old
engine that it is expected will suffer
from any dynamite that may be plac
ed, instead of the train behind it, The
crew of this engine is chosen for cool
ness and courage. On No. 6. which
carries large sums of money from the
west to Chicago, there are kept two
guards with Winchesters in the cab,
while two more are kept in the ex-
press car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

Chicago. Nov. 12.-The invasion of
New York by the restoration host
was a success. according to John Al
eXander Dowie. who talked freely last
evening concerning his trip from
Zion City. He said: THE Zion host
visited over 100000 houses in New
York and distributed fully 10000
pieces of literature. There was not
one act of violence against the host
1t was received with respect by the
richest and poorest. The latter class
not only took interest in the meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
DOwie Processes Himself Well
Pleased With New York Invasion

ings. but attended in large numbers.
The visitation grew i'm power day by
day. The last meetings in Madison
Square garden were attended by fully
10000 people. The foundations OF
Zion are solid. We may have times of
financial stringency, and have to pro-
tect our cash resources, but Zion is
millions stronger now than it was last
year. There is nothing to fear"
Dowie's return has been signalized bv
the filing of more suits for debts
against him in Lake county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Found Stocking Unsafe Place to
Carry Package Worth $50, 900

New York, Nov. 12.-Mrs. Frances
Sterling says she has lost S35,7OO in
Jewels and $500 in bank notes in an
odd manner. She and Mrs J. De For
est Frankel niece of Henry F. Gil
lig, arrived in Jersey City from Wash
ington early Tuesday morning. In
dressing airs. Sterling put her jewel
box in her right stocking. The box
is six inches long, four inches wide,
three inches deep. The stocking is of
silk and Mrs. Sterling permits it to
be understood that she has subjected
similar hosiery to a like strain before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

The two women crossed the Cortland
street ferry, took the Sixth avenue
elevated train to Thirty-third street
and walked by Broadway and Thirty
fourth streets to the Powhattan.
When they arrived there Mrs. Ster-
ling discovered that the jewel box
had worn a hole through her stock
ing and escaped. The central office
detectives are at work on the mys-
terry, which contains these elements.
among others: Would a box so large
in ones stocking cause any discom-
fort? If so. how soon would its alb
sence be noticed?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Miners for Iowa and Illinois.
ANTI-BoYCoTr SUIT FAILS.

Danbury Hat Hakers Get Adverse DecIs-
ion in Case Against Union.
Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 12 - A de-
cision adverse TO the defendants in
the famous anti-boycott suit brought
by ID. L. Loewe & Co, hat makers
of Danbury, against certain labor un-
ions, has been given by Judge Thayer,
Dn the demurrer of the plaintiff in the
main suit to the plea in abatement
made by the defendants and argued
last Friday. The demurrer being sus-
tanned the plea in abatement is dis
missed An appeal, however, is pos
sible.
The. action before Judge Thaxer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
AUDIENCE WAS MUCH DIVIDED

sour Joe's'' Name Cheered When Mem
Touchdown Hall Barricaded.
Every mention by Churchill of Jo-
seph Chamberlain's name was greeted
with cheers and counter cheers. His
statement that Great Britain was pros
porous and her trade good was re-
ceived with both Kisses and cheers.
Canadian and Australian loyalty"
said Churchill. had already been
proved on veidt and kOpje. 1t could
not be bought at shiIIings per quar-
ter"
Lord Hugh Cecil followed Churchill,
delivering a speech in a similar vein.
A resolution denouncing the proposed
protective tariff and admitting the
right of the government to impose re-
taliatory duties in special cases was
carried by a large majority. At the
close of the meeting the great crowd
outside the town hall dispersed good
naturedly. singing national songs and
cheering for Joseph Chamberlain.
Though the visit of Lord Hugh Cecil
and Churchill to Birmingham did not
result in any breach of the peace it
was feared by the police that an out
break would occur similar to the riot
Gus proceedings which marked the pro
Boer meeting at which David Lloyd
George. NJ. p. denounced Chamber
lain and the South African war. Dur
ing the day sandwich men paraded
the streets with placards reading:
shall the Radicals be Allowed to Op-
pose Our Joe?" and inviting the work
people to attend. Strong barTicades
were erected around the town hall,
but their employment was found to
be unnecessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Congressman Payne is
Chairman on Ways
and Means.
HAS A BILL READY
Democratic Senators to
Oppose Treaty With
Panama.

Washington, Nov. 12.-Speaker Can
non today announced the ways and
means committee, with Payne (N. "
chairman.
Payne today introduced in the house
u bill making effective the Cuban reci-
procity treaty whenever the president
shall have satisfactory evidence that
Cuba has made provisions to give full
effect to the convention signed last
December
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
JIMINEz is NOT RECOGNIZED
Our Representative Will Have Nothing to
Do with the Rebels.

Our Representative Will Have Nothing to
Do with the Rebels.
San Domingo, Nov. 12.-The revo-
lutionists have addressed a letter to
United States Minister Powell inform
ing him that engagements entered into
with the United States by the govern
ment presided over by General Wos Y
Gil will not be recognized by them
The letter requests that Minister Pow
ell recognize the revOlutiOnists, but the
minister has refused to hold communi-
cation with them. The political situa-
tion here is unchanged.
Previous to beginning the lombard
ment of San Domingo the revolution
lists notified the diplomatic corps and
the consular officers that they had
served notice on the Dominican gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
BEARDED IN DEN
Chamberlain Attacked by Winston
Churchill in the Birming-
ham Town Hall.
GREAT MOB COLLECTS OUTSIDE
But No Riot Occurs - Audience Is
Much Mixed and So Are
the Cheers.

Birmingham, Nov. 12.-There was
no fulfllment of the serious trouble
expected at the meeting addressed here
by Lord Hugh Cecil and Winston
Churchill, NJ. p, in opposition to the
fiscal programme of Joseph Chamber
lain. 1t is estimated that the crowds
surrounding the town hall during the
progress of the meeting numbered 40,-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Guessing Company Is Illegal.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov 12-Attorney
General Prout has rendered an opinion
against the st. Louis Fair Guessing
company, Il Hastings. Neb., concern,
and upon his advice the state banking
board has refused to permit the COM
pany to transact business. The opinion
is so sweeping as TO cover all guessing
tests operating upon this plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

arose from the plea in abatement asked
by the fendants-memberS of the
United Hatters of North America and
the EederationOf I.abOr-on the ground
that two actions ON identically the
same grounds could not be maintained
in both state and federal courts at
the same time, for the reason that they
wereoppressiveand an abuseof process
and that the intention is to harass the
defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
NATIONS
Important Movement Suggested
al Federation of Labor
Convention
BY o'aRADY, BRITISH DELEGATE
Plans for English and American
Unions to Unite Enthusiastic
caIIy Received.

Boston. Nov 12.-Resolutions were
introduced in the American Fedora
tion of Labor convention today to the
effect that the "so-called open shop
policy" whether under private or
government management. cannot be
recognized by organized labor
Boston. Nov. 12.-The plan for an
international labor federation was en-
Enthusiastically received by the conven-
ton of the American Federation of
Labor This international alliance was
proposed by James O'Grady. fraternal
delegate to the federation from the
cabinet makers and upholsterers of
Great Britain who urged that the la
boring element in England and the
United States work together in har-
mony. Delegate O'Grady's plan was
supported by James Simpson. of To
ronto, a member of the International
typographical union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
POPE CONFERS RED HATS
AT PUBLIC CONsISTORY

Rome, Nov. 12.-Pope Plus Y held
his first public consistOry today. Five
cardinals, including the papal secre-
tary of state, Merry del Val, received
red hats. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Gives Land for an orphanace.

Nachusa. Ill. Nov. 12.-Mrs. Mary
Shippert, of this place. has donated
forty-siX acres of fruit and garden
land in this Qee) county for an or
phanage to be conducted under the iur-
isdiction of the Lutheran church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
strike of Ming rrammers.

Calumet, Mich. Nov. 12.-The tram
mers at Old Osceola. a branch of the
Osceola Consolidated mine, have struck
to have three of their fellow workmen
reinstated. and the mine is closed,
throwing 80 men out of work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
PLAIN STATEMENT
MADE TO THE TURK
Russia and Austria Point Out Dam
ger in Opposing Re-
form.

Constantinople. Nov. 12.--It trans
pired today that the latest Austro-
Russian note to the porte contained
specific declaration that further re-
fusal to accept the reform scheme
will expose the Ottoman empire tO
great danger. and that the proposals
of the two powers must he accepted
entirely and without delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
BLOCK BURNS AT ALBA
IOWA. WITH q $3.50. 900 LOSS

Abba, Iowa, Nov. 13.-Fire early to-
day destroyed block of the business
portion of the town. The loss is $780,
600. The buildings destroyed include
those of Loves Dry Goods company,
Strausberger's dry goods, Johnson's
drugs, Abba State bank, Hawkeye
Lumber company, two residences, a
feed store and several barns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
VIII Fight a Treaty.

The democratic senators have de-
termined to oppose the ratification of
the canal treaty with the new repub-
lie of Panama should the administra-
ton enter upon treaty negotiations
with that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
More Paw for Rural Carriers.

Washington. Nov. IL Jones OF
Washington has introduced bill in
the house providing a subsistence al
Iowanee of $3.50 annually for rural
free delivery carriers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

600 persons. y few stones We're thrown
and some windows broken. but it is
serious disorders was due to the earn
est appeal of the supporters of Cham
berlain. supplemented by the advice
of the local newspapers. to give the
'free fooders'' fair hearing. as well
as to the excellent police arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
ChnrchilI,s Mother i'm the Amdlence.

The meeting was attended by 5000
persons. Mrs. George Corvallis
West, formerly Lady Randolph
Churchill, and mother of Winston
Churchill. was in the audience. Church
i'll devoted his speech to denunciatiOn
of Chamberlains propaganda, and
urged the continuation of the free
trade policy of Great Britain which,
he said. had done more to maintain
the peace of the world than had been
done by all the prime ministers and
colonial secretaries during the past
half century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
The fatally injured:
MOTORMAN ANDERSON.
Wreck In Kentucky.

Lexington. Nov. 12.-In a collision
between two Louisville q Nashville
freight trains. one double-header,
near New Hope early today. three en-
gineers and three firemen were killed,
and two brakemen seriously injured.
The engines were demolished and -
cars were burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Gravel Car Strikes Pas
senger in PennsyI-
Vania.
FIVE FOUND DEAD
Six Trainmen Meet
Death on Louisville
& Nashville.

Erie. Pa. Nov. 12.-Five people were
instantly killed and several badly in
iured on the Erie Traction line IL
miles from this city last night. The
dead are:
BARTLETT. MRS. Edenboro.
SHERWOOD, MRS, Cambridge
Springs.
AMIDON. MR.. and MRS. Mclean.
ANOTHER WOMAN, name not
known.
The fatally injured:
MOTORMAN ANDERSON.
DAVIS. c. H.. a travelling salesman,
Goshen. Ind.
Y car of gravel crashed through the
passenger car. which was filed with
people who had been in this city shop
ping and attending criminal court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12
Entertained by Mayor.

Mayor Collins at night entertained
the delegates to the convention at a
banquet in Faneuil ball Addresses
were delivered by Maybr Collins, Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers and many of the
DELEGATES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-12

The dead stars probably outnumber
the living stars by many. 1t may be
millions to one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27
WATER SCANDAL CASES
REACH POLICE COURT
Mcknight and Nicholson Hearing
on Charge of Subornation of
Perjury in Salisbury Trial.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 26.-The
hearing of William f. Mcknight and ex-
Senator George Z. Nicholson on the charge
of subornation of perjury at the first trial
of ex-City Attorney Liant X. Salisbury for
bribery in connection with the Lake Mich
igan water DEAL began to-day in Police
Court. If the men are held TO the Superior
Court they will have separate trials. Their
examination promises to be the most vigor-
ously fought of the entire list of water
scandal cases.
DR.. kelly's testimony was unimportant.
Arthur Stowe, of Stephenson, Mich, was
called. He was one of the special officers
trial of Salisbury. He testified that he
watched Garman closely and saw many
notes delivered to him. He told of visit
by Mcknight to Garman at the Livingston
Hotel while the Salisbury trial was in prog
ress. j. Murt Rabbons, chief clerk of the
Morton House, denied having placed the
private parlors of the hotel al the disposal
of Mcknight, Garman, Cameron and others
and knew nothing of any conference
there
Witness Stowe was recalled and told
more concerning his \watch upon Garman.
Upon one occasion when he was con-
cealed in n bathroom off Garman's room
he saw Leonard. who is charged with hav-
ing aided in the alleged bribery, hand Gar
man an envelope. Eie saw Garman open
the envelope and look at the money it con-
tanned Stowe was employed by Prosecutor
Brown and was paid So per day for his serv-
ices as special witness. He watched Gar
man for eight weeks.