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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Sent to Gen. Sherman
M. Bell in Col
OradO.
THREAT WENT WITH 1T
Possibly as a Joke--An
Investigation to
Follow.

Denver. Colo, Dec. - - Adiutant
Genera Sherman NJ Bell has received
from Telluride the following letter
wrapped around a human finger: I'VE
sent you the finger Of man who dis
appeared from Telluride some time
ago. His ears will follow and then
his head. If his friends want to see
him again in any other way but the
way we send him you have got to do
one thing. We only want you TO with
draw the troops from Telluride at
once. If you don't you will receive
his ears in a few days. Don't try to
find us for it is not in the power of a
tin soldier to do it." This document
is signed IS D."
Thought To BE a Hoax.
A physician who examined the finger
pronounced it the ring finger from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

then 90 before the common council. eX-
pose them and keep the money. Muir's
attorney then sought to show that SAILS
bury could not have paid out the
amounts to the aldermen that he
claims, because of his heavy personal
expenses. but Salisbury said that their
figures were wrong.
The Muir case was adjourned to
Monday. and the case of eX-Alderman
McCool was next Salisbury swore he
paid McCoOl $500 and that he was to
have had $4,000 in bonds. Salisbury
admitted that when he promised the
aldermen the bonds he never expected
to deliver them. believing that no con-
tract for furnishing water to the city
would be signed. McCoors case was
also adjourned to Monday.
The next case called was that Of
Alderman Jacob Ellen, of the First
ward. The respondent was represent
cd by MyrOn II. Walker. and the lat
ter showed a disposition to make a
vigorous fight. He had been taking
copious notes throughout all of the
other examinations. Salisbury was
brought to the stand at once. and he
told of a talk he had with Ellen. in
which the alderman was informed of
the water plan. Witness said he talked
very freely with Ellen. and not only
agreed TO pay him $1,000 cash. Lut
also to let him in on the bonds. Wit
ness said he paid Ellen $3.50 calSI.
Without furtherevidence of Importance
the court adjourned for the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Diplomats Are Gratified.
DELCAssE TALKS TO 1AMsDoRFF
Urges Peaceful Solution, but Will STAND
by the Czar.

Urges a Peaceful Solution, but Will Stand
by the Gar.
When Count LamsdOrff arrived, NJ.
Delcasse. the French foreign minister.
look occasion to point out the interest
which France had in a peaceful solu-
ton of the difficulty. At the same
time. NJ. Deicasse told Count Lams-
dorff that it was clearly understood
that no matter what the result there
would be no change. generally speak
ing. in the attitude of France toward
Russia.
Count Lamsdorff fully appreciated
the delicacy of the French representa-
tion. but explained that the policy of
the Russian government tended to a
peaceful solution. In the meantime
Great Britain had been making ener-
getic representations to the Toxic gov
ernment. Diplomats therefore give con-
siderable credit to the respective allies
of the two disputants for the modera-
tion which has prevailed in the Rus
sian and Japanese councils.
Information has been received here
20 the effect that Japan is constructing
at Seoul barracks for 1000 men,
though she now maintains only 500
In the Korean capital. This is Gc-
1epted as an Indication that Japan
eontemplates the strengthening of her
garrison at Seoul.
The emperor of Korea is considera-
bly, agitated over the situation in his
country. and is denying himself to all
foreigners, evidently fearing that the
Russian and Japanese representatives
at Seoul will ask for an audience and
present fresh demands. This attitude
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Millions Spent at St. Louis
to Corner No. 2 Red Wheat

100000 for the wheat delivered. There
was no trace Of alarm at the big
deals. as it is known the Spencer-Mil-
liken syndicate has perfected finan-
cial arrangements assuring it plenty
of funds for handling all the cash
wheat offered. The deliveries are not
all that the syndicate will have to ac-
cept. as large amount of No. , red
wheat is coming from Chicago and
the country that was bought to be
shipped here and sold for December
delivery. 1t is estimated that the to-
tai amount the syndicate will have to
pay for will reach 100000 bushels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

right nahd. ana said II was evidently
cut off shortly before the letter was
mailed as the blood stains on the let
ter bore evidence of being fresh. and
the blood ON the finger was hardly dry
yet. After comforting with Governor
Peabody General Bell turned the letter
over to the pOstoffce inspectors. who
will endeavOr to trace its author 1t
is generally believed at the capitol that
the matter was intended as a hoax.
.. Advised to Resist Expulsion.
The executive board of the Western
Federation of Miners. in session in this
city. has sent the following telegram
to Guy +. Miller. president of the
Telluride miners union: advise all
men who were ordered to leave town
as result of alleged vagrancy trials to
remain in Telluride. The justices of
the peace, nor any other official of
county or state. cannot compel persons
TO leave any place where they choose
to live. The constitution of the United
States concerning civil rights makes
it unlawful for officers TO deny those
rights. Howe. Rutan and others are
subject TO punishment in United States
courts; the law will be duly invoked.
You are assured of the hearty support
of the Western Federation of Miners"
The boards action is the result of the
arrest by the sheriff at Telluride of
twenty-eight idle men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

st. Louis. Dec. practically all
the No. . red winter wheat, the only
grade deliverable on future contracts
in the St Louis market. amounting to
100000 bushels. changed hands on
the Merchants Exchange yesterday.
The mammoth deliveries were entire
ly to the commission houses repre-
senting the syndicate of which Cor
win H. Spencer and John Il. Milliken
are the head. 1t is estimated that
brokers representing these two men,
who are engineering the deal in De
cember wheat. paid out nearly 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
BIG BLAZE
AT COLLEGE
Ottawa, Can, institution
Suffers a $780,
600 Loss.
TWO YEARS TO REBUILD
Leap for Lives
From Upper Win
doWS.
TWO YEARS TO REBUILD

Ottawa. Ont. Dec. OTTAWA uni
versity was totally destroyed by fire
today. The loss is estimated at $780,
900. 1t viii be two years before it can
be rebuilt. There are $50 students at
the university, which was a Roman
Catholic institution.
Jumped for Lives.
\ large number of the students
were from the United-States, and sew
eraI of them had. narrow escapes. \
number were forced TO jump from the
third and fourth stories into blankets
held by firemen, Il few being slightly
injured. Two priests were seriously
hurt, another probably fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

excite concern. and when she started
from Newport her commander was
warned that it would be dangerous
to speed her over - knots an hour.
although she is rated as an 1S-knot
ship. This was because the shrink
age cranks of her propulsive machin-
cry were so large that any greater
speed would endanger the safety of
the engines and vessel. The Maine is
expected to make long trip of it on
the way home. and it is likely that
on her arrival she will spend some
time at the navy yard in order to be
given the necessary repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
No Warships for Duty
Along Our Own Coast Line

Washington, Dec. with but one
battleshiP available for immediate
duty on the home station, and that
one the disabled Maine. which the
navy department has ordered home
from Colon, the hackers of the plans
strong arguments in favor of gener-
Gus appropriations for additional
ships. The Maine has been a most
unlucky vessel, having met with a
continuous series of mishaps almost
ever since she was launched from the
ways. She was sent to Colon when
the Panama situation first began to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
BOYCOTT LIKELY
Citizens Industrial Association
to Make War on Union
Label.
MEET IN CHICAGO SHORTLY
Urge Preference for Goods That Do
Not Bear the Union
Stamp.

Chicago. Dec. 2.-At the first meet
ing of the executive board of the Citi-
zens' Industrial Association OF Amer
lea, to be held in Dayton. o.. Dec. 3.
many matters of national interest are
to be considered. Secretary Fredericb
w. Job. of the Chicago Employers as
sociation. said that one of the most
significant of tI-~ measures which will
doubtless come before the meeting is a
recommendation that members when
purchasing goods give preference to
such articles as do not bear marks OF
labels discriminating against any class
of workers.
May Have OhcisI Organ.
The advisability of establishing a
bulletin or official organ will also bC
passed upon. The policy of the aSSO'
citation Will be more definitely out
lined and steps will be taken TO spread
the doctrine of organization among EN-,
plOyers throughout the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
NEW CRUISERS TRIAL PUT
OFF ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHEF

Boston, Dee. 2.-In spite of unfavor-
able weather conditions the new
cruiser Des Moines left the harbor
today for her official trial over the
Cape Ann course. The Des MoineS is
required to maintain an average speed
She is of the new copper-sheathed
type.
As conditions grew worse it was
decided to postpone the trial of the
Des Moines until the next pleasant
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
BEING KIDNAPPED LOSES
PRIEST HIS PAsTORATE

New York, Dec. 2.-Father Giuseppe
Cirringione. of the Roman Catholic
church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton at Williamsbridge. who disap-
peared Nov. 13 for three days and who
told a story of having been kidnapped,
has been dropped from the pastoral
list of the New York diocese and his
successor appointed. y majority of
the priests in the archdiocese eX-
pressed the belief that Father Cir
ringiOne's mind had become unbal-
anced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
FOG AND FROST THE
CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS
Street Cars at Chicago COIlide-One
Fatality, Several Are
Hurt.

Chicago. Dec. 2.-In collision be
tween two northbound trains on the
South Side elevated railroad today, at
Fifty-frst street, Harry Cottell, mo-
torman, was fatally hurt and several
passengers seriously injured. Fog
and frost on the rails were RESPONSE
BILE for the accident
Several persons were injured in a
collision between two Cottage Grove
avenue cable trains at Thirty-first
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

OF the emperor was illustrated when
the admiral of the French squadron
which put in at Chemulpo. proceeded
TO Seoul, where the French minister
asked an audience for the naval repre-
sentative The emperor declined to
grant this request.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
MASSACHUSETTS TOWN
IN DEMOCRATIC COLUMN

Boston, Mass, Dec. 2.-Seven cities
Of Massachusetts held municipal elec-
tions yesterday. The democrats made
a gain by capturing one city. Marl-
boro. F. r. 5. Mildon, democrat, won
by PSI plurality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
PROTECTION BY THE
PRESIDENT ASKED
Appeal Made by Miners Driven Out
of the Telluride Dis
trict.

Washington. Dec. president
Roosevelt today received a telegram
from the executive board of the West
ern Federation of Miners strongly
urging him to protect the rights of
miners who had been ordered to leave
the Telluride district in Colorado on
penalty of Imprisonment. 1t does not
appear at this time that the federal
government through the president
properly can take action on il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
WILLIAM HOMER LEAvITT
PLANS TO RUN FOR CONGRESS

St. Louis, Dec I'm letter re-
ceived today from Mrs Ruth Bryan
Leavitt by Miss Zoe Atkins, daughter
of the chairman of the state central
committee, Mrs. Leavitt announces
her artist husband. William Homer
Leavitt, has decided to remain at
Humansville. Mo. where the couple
have been since their marriage, and
next year seek the republican nomi-
nation for congress in the Seventh
district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Deficit for Last Month.

Washington. Dec. 2.-The statement
of the government receipts and eX-
penditures shows that for the month
of November the total receipts were
S44 ,692, ,594 and the expenditures $4T,-
427. .7SS having a deficit for the month
of 50 735. 1874
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Japan and Russia About
to Close Agree
ment.
France and England
Using Friendly
Offices.

Paris. Dec 2.-The Associated Press
learns that Japan and Russia are on
the verge of settlement of the far
eastern controversy which promises to
dissipate the war cloud that has been
hanging over both countries. This set
tlement will be the result of the negO-
tia tions which have been in progress
for some time past, and which were as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Popular Mans Sensational suicide.

Covington, Ky, Dec. Ben North
cutt deputy sheriff of Kenton county
and one of the most popular men in
this city. committed suicide on account
of financial troubles He took farewell
drinks with friends. giving them good
bye. and was thought to be joking un-
til he walked to mirror and took de-
Iiberate aim for the fatal shot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
order restored in Rreathitt.

Frankfort, Ky, Dee. 2.-On orders
from Governor Beckham Adjutant Gen
eraI Murray has directed the with
drawal of state troops who have been
on duty at Jackson, Breathitt county.
since the assassination of ]. B. Mar
cum several months ago. This action
is taken on the ground that order has
been restored there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
COTTON MARKET is
AGAIN VERY ACTIVE
Heavy Interests Are Involved in
Today's Transactions at
New York.

New York, Dec. 2.-There was great
activity and excitement in the cotton
market today. The interests involved
were tremendous. The opening prices
showed an advance of 13 to 16 points.
The realizing was extremely heavy.
Although there were moderate reac-
tions. the undertCne never lost its
strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
HAD DESIGNS ON
DES MONIES BANK
Dynamite With Fuse Found This
Morning Outside
Door.

Des Moines Dec. 2.-JanitorS early
today discovered stick of nitrO-gly-
cerine fitted with an electric eXplo-
sive apparatus just outside the door
of the Des Moines National bank 1t
is evident safe blowers attempted to
effect an entrance but were fright
ened away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Fire I'm Illinois.

CentraIia, H.. Dec. Fire at Kin
mundy today destroyed two large
blocks containing the Masonic tenn
pie. Odd Fellows building and num-
ber of stores, offices and smaller es-
tablshments. The loss is $12O,OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Has Not Been Called to Potsdam.

Paris, Dec. 2.-Dr Albert Robin. the
distinguished French specialist, denies
the report that he has been called to
Potsdam for consultation with the
physicians in attendance upon Emperor
William.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
One Man Lost His Life.

New York. Dec. 2-The body of a
man charred beyond recognition has
been found in the ruins of the Brook
Iyn Academy of Music. 1t is thought
TO be that OF Walter Brooks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

MINISTER.
sisted by the friendly representations
of France to Russia and of Great Brit
ain to Japan. The two nations have
practically agreed upon the basis of
treaty. the signing of which can be
prevented only by some unexpected de-
velOpment.
Basis of the Agreement.
The basis of this forthcoming agree
ment follows: Russia will accept the
two agreements entered into by Japan
and Korea, dated 1896 and 1898, re-
spectively, under which Japan secured
various rights in Korea, including the
maintenance of a garrison at Seoul.
In exchange for this concession Japan
VIII accept Russia's treaty with China
respecting AIanchuria. 1t is believed
though this cannot be stated as posi-
tively-that Japan and Russia will re-
iterate their support of the principles
of the open door and the integrity
of China and Korea.
Diplomats Are Gratified.
In diplomatic and official circles here
considerable qualification is expressed
at the satisfactory stage upon which
the negotiations between Russia and
Japan have now entered Before the
recent visit of Count LamsdOrff, the
Russian foreign minister, to Paris, on
which occasion he accompanied the
ear, France and Great Britain. as
result of the entente existing between
them. had agreed to use their influence
with Russia and Japan, respectively,
for the purpose of securing an AMIGA
bic agreement of the questions in dis
pute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
DoWie's Property All in
Hands of Federal
81 Court
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
Indebtedness of S7O,-
O0O--OVerSeer Re-
mains Serene.

Chicago. Dec. Control of Zion
City's industries and all to which
John Alexander Dowie holds title
passed yesterday to the federal
courts. Alarmed by rumorS of an
impending crash. creditors went be-
fore Judge Kohlsaat and late in the
afternoon he appointed Fred NJ.
Blount and Albert ID. Currier to take
possession of the industries in the
north shore suburb. which sprang up
as if by magic when Dowie and his
followers deserted their Chicago
headquarters nearly three years ago.
The receivers were quick To act,
and shortly after 9 o'clock at night
were in possession of the lace fac
tory and even of the bank to which
Dowie's faithful have intrusted their
savings.
Just what Dowe's embarrassment
means in dollars and cents is not now
apparent. Suits aggregating more
than $4,000 are pending and Dowie
insists that Zion City is financially
sound. The Christian Catholic church,
he says. is worth 25,OOO,0OO above all
Indebtedness.
New York Crusade Fatal.
The appointing of Il receiver for
Zion is the Upshot of thickening of
financial difficulties since the return
of the host from New York City on
the unsuccessful trip TO arouse inter
est in the belief there For weeks the
overseer has been flooded with duns
that grew more and more pressing.
An appeal was made to all the follow
erS of the faith in all parts of the
world to Immediately invest all their
earthly possessions i'm Zion for the
relief of the stringency. but it APP
pears that not enough was realized
to prevent the crisis that is now on.
The developments of last evening
have given rise to an increased inter
est in the trip of Mrs. Dowie to Aus
tralia, where she went when the eX-
peditiCn to the east was on. 1t is re-
ported that she took with her
strong box presumably containing
treasure. and speculation is now rife
as to whether any great part of
Dowie'S wealth was in it, Some are
inclined to the belief that Dowie saw
troubles thickening about him and
took this means TO save part for
himself
Chicago. Dee 2-Federal Judge
Kohlsaat entered an order today re-
straining the prosecution of any suit
against Elijah" Dowie pending re-
suits of the receivership appointed for
Zion City.
Protecting the Bank.
AS precaution against a possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
STRUBE GAVE UP
Alleged Murderer of Miss Alice
Henninger Surrended
Voluntarily.
WAS EMPLOYED IN MISSOURI
Admits Guilt and Says He Was
Practically Insane for
Time Being.

Bloomington. Ill. Dec. "A telegra m
from Macon, Mo. says; "a young man
who declares that he is Frederick
Strube. wanted at Havana, ILL.,, on the
charge of having killed Alice Hennin-
ger, has been arrested here. Strube
had been working for Macon county
farmer, and came to town, met Chief
of Police Woods near the Wabash rail
road sta ton, and gave himself up. Later
in the Cay he was examined by City
Attorney y. II. Lacy, and admitted the
charge against him. He said he struck
Miss Henninger with a monkey wrench
because she laughed at him when he
pressed her to marry him. They were
in a buggy, and, he said, fell out of the
vehicle during the struggle, and on the
ground he again struck her and killed
her and afterward buried her body.
Cried While Confessing.
-5tTube said he went 10 ounce. III.
and while there passed number of
policemen on the street During his
story he broke down and cried many
times He said he is perfectly willing
to so back to Illinois and take my
Chances Strube declares he was dri
en- to desperation by the refusal of the
girl to marry him, and that.-he was
practically insane when he killed her.
The police authorizes of Havana, ILL.,.
have been notified, and Sheriff Brooker
is expected to arrive today for Strube. a
Eeward of 81. 400 is outstanding for his
arrest and conviction. The prisoner is
20 years old. Miss Henninger was %
years DID,
VIII Avoid Lynching.
Peoria. H.. Dec. Arrangements
have been completed for the care of
Fred Strube at the Peoria county Jail
for several days at least until the
feeling of the people at his home is
ascertained. Sheriff Booker does not
anticipate trouble. but believes it best
not to take him to Havana at this
time. When told that Strube had
confessed he killed Miss Henninger,
Strube's father broke down and cried.
Newton Henninger reiterated his pre-
vious statement that he was positive
from the very first that Strube was
guilty. The people at Havana freely
discuss the crime and capture. but
give expression to no plan of violence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Protecting the Bank.

AS a precaution against a possible
serious run on the Dowie bank
at Zion City. ILL.,. depositors were
informed that they would not be per-
mitted to withdraw money from the
institution except OH thirty days no
tice. This action is the result of un-
usual Withdrawals during the past few
days. notably on last Friday. when
about 200 depoSitOrs drew out their
money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
NEW REPUBLIC APPROVES
PANAMA CANAL TREATY

Panama, Dec. 2.-The canal treaty
was signed today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-18
Wanted--WOrk to Begin
On the Federal Buinding

Delegate Mcclure and wife returned
70 their home in Pawnee today after
spending n few days in the city The
Republican contestant for delegate
to congress will return next week to
attend the meeting Of the Republican
territorial committee. Mr. Mcclure
before leaving. stated that he had
written the department officials at
Washington requesting that action be
taken at once relative to the erection
of the new government building in this
city A communication received by him
some time ago from the treasury de-
partment stated that work would be-
gin on the new building as soon as
certain details could be arranged
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-18
WIFE HAS HUSBAND ARRESTED
Millionaire Tries to End Marital
Troubles b. Going Aboard.
tBy AssocIated Preas.l

New York, June 17.-Edwin d.
Moore, millionaire. booked to sail for
Europe today. spent last night in jail
having been arrested on a telegram
from his wife demanding his reten-
ton The couple has been separated
and Mrs, Moore. who says she has no
income, says she appealed to her hus-
band to maintain her and that he re-
piled by saying he was going abroad
to "get rid of the whole thing She
lives in El Paso, Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-18
Was Wasting Away.

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, OF Salem, Mo. is instructive
II nave been troubled with kidney dis
ease for thu last I've years lost
flesh and never felt well and doctored
with leading physicians and tried all
remedies suggested without relief Fin
ally tried Foley's Kidney Cure and
less than two bottles completely cur
ed me and am now sound and welI.'
Sold by J n Wallace.