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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
500 LOSE THEIR LIVES IN
PEARL ISLAND HURRICANE
PREACHER ROASTS
CITY AUTHORITIES
BIames Them for the Death of Cal
Driver at st. Joseph,
Mich.

st. Joseph, Mich, March 17.-The
funeral of John Wells, the hack driver
who was killed last Thursday Eight in
the slum district of the city, was held
Sunday. and hundreds of people were
unable to gain admission to the church.
The public is greatly STIRRED up over
the alleged criminal conditions here.
Rev. DIR. French prayed for deliv-
erance of this city from its present con-
dition. and Rev DIR. Roblee. who
preached the funeral sermon, severely
criticised the city government. Mayor
\. q. Rice, Il member of DR.. Roblee's
church, occupied a seat in the audi
ence and came in for a share of the
minister's denunciatiOn. Edward
-Schaefer is in the county Jail charged
with the murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
CRIMES OF VOODOO
Philadelphia Doctor Who Made
Murder His Regular Busi-
ness, 1t Is Charged.
ROLL OF VICTIMS IS THIRTY-FoUR
Alleged to Have "Removed' Them ~
500 for Each-WOmen His
Customers.

Philadelphia, March 17.-POlice au-
thorities have directed the opening Of
thirty-four graves, having obtained evi-
dence which leads them to believe that
George HOssey, the negro ''herb doc
tor" is responsible for at least that
many deaths. Hossey is in jail as an
accessory to the murder of William
G. Dame. whose widow is charged
with having administered to her hus-
band slow poison given by the negro.
I'VE do not know how many poison
ing cases can be traced to HOssey,''
said police official yesterday. ''but
thus far we have secured evidence
that has warranted us in directing the
opening of thirty-four graves. This
step will begin at once, and we be-
lieve the result will show that As
sistant District Attorney Shoey was
not eXaggerating when he branded
Hossey as an arch-poisoner.
Looks for Startling Developments.
''ThiS case is assuming proportions
far beyond the comprehension of those
connected with it at the time Hossey
was arrested. The real investigation
is only beginning, and before it pro-
ceedS much farther startling develop
mentS will come. There may be sew
eral arrests. but they are not likely to
come before the bodies eXhumed have
been examined by the chemists" De-
tectives are searching for a white
woman who is alleged 10 have repre-
sented Hossey in the preliminary deal
ings with his patrons.
discriminating Letters Found.
Seventy letters. written mostly by
women. have been found in the home
of Hossey. These letters are said to
be of an discriminating nature. They
vary little in their terms, and. it is
asserted, show that Hossey charged
S100 for every case. Some of the let
ters point TO payment of the fee in
insta1lments. HOSSey was arrested last
Friday and was accused of being an
accomplice of Mrs. Catherine Dame,
arrested on the charge of poisoning
her husband about eighteen months
ago. After his arrest the police dis
covered what they believed to be a
murder mill the promoters of which
lOOh CouIdclS 10 NIL people dI INC
uniform rate of 500 a head.
Subtle Poison Does the Work.
a subtle poison which did the work
without leaving the usual traces IS
alleged to have enabled Hossey TO car
ry on a grewsome business. Indica-
tions were that the majority of the
patronssof the mill We're women who
desired tO frpp themselves from frnII-
bleSome' husbands. whose money was
more desirable than their companion
ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
SIX CUBANS DROWNED;
HEROISM IS SHOWN
BY DOLPHIN CREW

Havana, March 17.-While the sec
retary of the navy, Mr.. Moody, and
his party were making a visit ON
shore a squaH of tremendous violence
swept over the harbor. 1t became as
dark as night and the wind and the
downpour were terrific. Commander
Stohey, of the Dolphin, realizing the
peril to the small boats in the harbor
during such a squall, called for vol
unteer rescuers. The entire crew of
the Dolphin responded. Boats were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
NEWS OF THE DAY AT
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, March 1.-THE senate
in executive committee by a strict
party vote this afternoon defeated
the amendment on which the demo-
Gratis in caucus agreed to act as a
unit, and which disavowed any inten-
ton on the part of the United States
to increase its territory at the eX-
pense of South or Central America.
The president today nominated Jo-
seph r. Reed. of Iowa, chief justice
of the court of private land claims.
s. y. ID. North. formerly chief sta
tistician of manufactures. has ac-
cepted the presidents tender of the
position of director of the census,
succeeding Merriam, resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
SHAMROCK KISSES
WATER AT GLASGOW
Sir Thomas Lipton's Cup Defender
Pronounced Best
Ever.

Glasgow March 17.-An immense
crowd gathered here today to witness
the launching of the Shamrock Ill,
boat Slid into the water at 1:15 this
afternoon amidst tremendous cheer
ing.
Glasgow, March IL. = Interviews
with experts best qualified to judge
of the racing qualities of Shamrock
III, which will be launched this after
noon, indicate their absolute conf
dence that the yacht is the best ever
built on this side of the Atlantic AS
a piece of shipbuilding it would De
hard to excel. Many new ideas both
in design and material are embodied
in the new challenger. which is GER
tain to prove n surprise to United
Statesans. 1t is a beautiful creation,
trim and racy to the last degree, and
there is little wonder that those who
best understand the qualities of the
boat expect victory.
Shamrock III is not at all patterned
after Constitution or any other United
Statesan boat. 1t is thoroughly Brit
ish. both in conception and execution.
1t is shorter over all than the preced-
ing Shamrocks or the Valkrie III.
There has been no attempt to bid for
light-weather qualities, as was done
in the case of its predecessors. The
yacht is about twenty-five feet beams,
with a draft of little more than twen-
ty feet.
1t would seem that the yachts only
defect is its probable inability to do
well on a broad reach. Consequently
patriotic BritOns hope that the winds
in New York bay will be dead ahead
or dead aft. Steel instead of man
ganese bronze is the material that has
been used, and the bracing of the hull
is almost exactly like that of the for
mer Upton ChallengerS.
Large numbers of people have gath
cred from all parts of the country to
witness the launch of Shamrock III.
Sir Thomas Upton is on the ground
with Il great company of Irish, Eng
lish and United Statesan friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
TWO FOOT RISE IN THE
MISSISSIPPI AT La CROSSE

La Crosse, Wis, March IL The
Mississippi river has risen a foot at
this point during the past 24 hours.
Many small bridges have been wash
ed out and the lowlands flooded.
Memphis, Tenn, March IL Al
though the river is falling slowly here
today, the flood situation is growing
more serious. In the northern part
of the city hundreds of families left
home for the high ground. Every in
dustry is shut down. Street car serv-
ice is abandoned.
New Orleans, La, March II The
river here continues stationary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
SHE HAS NO USE
FOR THE VARSITY
Carrie Nation Gives Her Views of
the Big Col
Ieges.

Ann ArbOr. Mich. March 17.-Car-
rie Nation, writing for the student pa
per of California university, rOasts
Michigan and Yale. Says Carrie: Yale
and Ann ArbOr stand in Il class by
themselves. Both institutions are posi-
tive dens of iniquity; drinking and
carousing are very prevalent.
"At Yale they actually piled into my
carriage and took away my souvenir
hatchets. 1 slapped one of them in
the face. AT Michigan. 1 was forced
to put my hatchets under me and sit
on them to save them from the mob.
They were more bOisterOus there than
any other place 1 visited. No, no son
of mine shall ever go to Michigan"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
BLUE AND GRAY TO BE
ENROLLED IN ONE BOOK
DECISION AGAINST
MISS TAYLOR'S CLAIM
Fired for Criticising Philippine Pol
icy, She Appeals From
Decision.

Washington, March 17.-The district
supreme court yesterday dismissed the
petition of Miss Rebecca J. Taylor for
a mandamus to compel the secretary
of war to restore her to a clerical po-
sition in the war department. She gave
notice of appeal 10 the court of ap-
peals. She was dismissed for publish
ing criticisms of the administrations
Philippine policy.
The ground of the decision was that
the court had no jurisdiction; that the
power of appointmentand removal was
an executive power which could not
be superseded by the courts. Inciden-
tally he said that the article resulting
in Miss Taylor's dismissal was away
beyond what the contribution meant
by freedom of speech"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
TEST ON THE CANAL TREATY
Shows Solid Democratic Vote of "a and
Republicans of 46.

Washington, March 17.-The senate
spent six solid hours in executive ses-
sion yesterday in its effort to act on
the amendments to the Panama canal
treaty in preparation for the final vote
on the treaty today. The greater part
of the day was devoted to debate on
the matter of insuring United States
defense of the canal, the Democrats
contending that the United States
should be given the initiative in that
respect, and the Republicans urging
that the interests of this country are
sufficiently safeguarded by the terms
of the treaty as it stands. \ sub
stitute offered by Bacon for the pro-
vision of the treaty placing the de-
fense of the canal primarily in the
hands of the government of Colombia
resulted in test vote.
AS a result of their frequent con-
ferences since Gorman's assumption of
leadership the Democrats cast a solid
vote in support of the amendment,
the Republicans voting as solidly
against it. The vote was twenty-four
for the Democratic amendment to for
ty-six against it. During the day Nor
gan offered q number of his amend
ments, but none of them received more
than ten or twelve votes. The treaty
will be ratified today by very large
majority and without amendment. On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
NINE PERSONS ARE
HURT IN A WRECK
Express Train Damaged, But All the
Injured Will Re-
cover.

st. Charles, Mo- March 1T.-Omaha
through express on the Wabash was
wrecked at Elm Point. five miles west
of here. Sunday. and nine persons were
injured All will recover. The in
jured: Mrs J. f.. T. McGee and Mrs
Ella Cox. Council Bluffs. Ia; Mrs. J.
+. Bennett Memphis. Tenn; Mrs w.
IL. Smith. Kirksville. Mo ID. TruehOft,
Des IOfnes. Ia; w. ". Prickctt, Mer-
Ger, Mo-; James Canantsy, St Louis;
w. c. Seeger. st. Louis.
The train was behind time and rum
ming at fifty-five miles an hour. when
the entire train excepting the engine
and express car left the track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
NOT MUCH LIGHT
Develops as the Witnesses Come
and Go in the Burdick
Murder Inquest.
DEAD MANS DAUGHTER A WITNESS
Though but Sixteen She Proves Ex-
aminatiOn-Proof and Her,
Replies Are Prompt.

Buffalo, n. Y, March 17.-NIiss Ma
daughter of the late Edwin L. Bur
dick, was the most interesting witness
at the inquest into Burdick's death be-
fore Judge Murphy yesterday. Ma
rian is 16 years old. and bears strik-
ing resemblance to her mother. She
volunteered no information She an
swered in nonosyIfables whenever
possible. 1t was Yes or NO" or
when those replies would not suffice
she used as few words as possible.
She was not easily confused. and there
was no sign of agitation or emotion
when the ditrict attorney questioned
her closely regarding the events that
occurred ut the time her father was
murdered. COatsworth began by
speaking kindly to the girl and care
fully choosing his words in putting
questions to her Later, he fired ques-
tions in rapid succession, all of whicn
were met with replies both sharp and
decisive.
Nothing of Importance Is Told.
from her while she was on the stand,
and the district attorney finally gave
her up in despair. She said that her
Grandmother Hi first informed her
that her father was i'll in his den. be-
fore DR.. Marcy arrived and befoe Mrs.
Hull knew positively, according to her
own testimony, that it was Burdick's
body lying on the couch. The district
attorney tried to get Marian to tell
why she apparently took so little IN
terest in her fathers illness when she
was told of it by her grandmother.
Marian replied that she knew when
it was proper for her to know Grand
mother Hull would tell her.
Knew of the Divorce Proceedings.
She loved her father and he had al
ways been good to her, but she would
not admit that there was anything
wrong in her not inquiring about his
illness, or that she should have done
differently. Marian admitted that she
knew of the divorce proceedings in
stituted by Burdick against her MOTH
er. She sympathized with her father.
but would not admit that she thought
he was right in driving her mother
from home. Neither would she adj
NIT that she knew of her mother meet
ing Arthur II. Pennell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
WHAT THE CABMAN KNEW
They Could Not Identify People Who
Were Under Suspicion.

Were Under Suspicion.
DR.. William NJ. Marcy, the family
physician and the first person to see
the dead body after the murderer COW
cred it up, was the first witness OF
the day. DR.. Marcy admitted that he
told DR.. Howland, the medical exam
iner, that If 1t was suicide or looked
suicidal it would be all the better for
the family to make it out a case of
suicide. Later he agreed with DR..
Rowland that the suicide theory was
untenable. William V. Delahunt, a
cabman who took an unknown man
from in front of the Tiff House to
the corner of Ashland avenue and
Bryant street on the night of the muir
der, told his story.
Did you afterwards see Arthur r..
PennelI in. The district attorneys Of
fice7" said District Attorney Coats
worth. The witness replied, yes, but
added that he could not swear he was
the man he had taken to Ashland av-
enue and Bryant.
Hackman j eddo told of taking par
ty of three On the night of the muir
der from the corner of North Division
street to the corner of Ashland avenue
and Summer streets. In the party
were n man. woman about 80 years
old, with light red hair, and an older
woman. At Summer and Main streets
the man and the older woman left the
carriage and he took the young wom-
an to the corner of Ashland avenue
and Summer streets. She walked down
Ashland in the direction of Burdicks s
house. He saw the same woman about
two hours later downtown.
But when lie was asked if the wom-
an he saw that night and Miss Ma
rian w. Hutchinson were one and the
same he said he could not say; they
resembled each other was all he could
swear
Patrolman Meyer told of meeting a
lone woman near the Burdick home at
10 O'Clock on the morning of the MUIR
der. He would not be able to identify
the woman if he again met her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17

instantly manned and set off. The
launch returned with four half
drowned Cubans and the captains gig
with another. who was lifted aboard
apparently lifeless. but was later re-
suscitated. Six Cubans were
drowned. The courage and heroic
action on the part of the Americans
are especially commended, as the
British ships did not rise to the emer-
geney, although one of the capsized
boats was much nearer to the Aria>
adne than to the Dolphin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
Roster of Men Who
Fought in the War
of 1861-65.
TEST VOTE IN SENATE
On the Panama Treaty
Western Trip of
President.

Washington, March 17.-By direc-
tion of Secretary Root the war depart
ment yesterday embarked on the eX-
tensive work of compiling and publish
ing complete roster of the officers
and enlisted men of the Union and
Confederate armies. This is the sec
retary's own project, and he succeed
ed in impressing congress with the
idea that it would be only just and
fair to the south to place on the Of11-
cial lists the names of the Confed-
crate soldiers, in order that their de-
scendants may trace their family his
tories with accuracy. The north
through separate publications has COW
cred pretty well this ground for its
own soldiers.
Southern Records Were Scattered.
But the southern records and
archives, never very complete, were
scattered and destroyed owing to the
outcome of the war, and it is known
that many frauds are practiced on the
benevolent, and many families lack
important links in their histories, be-
cause of the loss of these records. Sec
retary Root, in calling this matter to
the attention of congress, said that the
department was constantly in receipt
of appeals from state officials, his
tOrical societies and patriotic or me-
mortal associations for transcripts of
the military records of state troops,
to answer which would cost more than
n million dollars, so that the most
economical way would be to publish
a complete roster.
Blue and Gray Together.
The publication will be enormous in
size, including no less than thirty vol
umes as large as the rebellion records.
The northern names will be published
with the southern because it is de-
sired to have all of these data in one
compilation, instead of being scattered
through various state books. More
over, it is felt to be a graceful thing
to bracket the names of the men who
wore the blue and the gray. In or
der to carry out this purpose Secre-
tary Root yesterday sent a letter to
the governors of all states which fur
nished troops for the Confederate arm
ies, stating the purpose of the con-
gressiOnal enactment, and asking their
cooperation in executing the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
WALKS HOME WITH
SCANTLING IN HIS SIDE

Sandstone, Mimi. March 17.-John
Whitaker, owner of small sawmill,
walked half mile to his home with
a piece of scantling three feet long
sticking through his side.
The accident was due to the scant-
ling being thrown against a circular
saw and hurled back against him, the
end striking him above the third rib.
After arriving home doctor eN-
tracted the scantling. The man will
probably recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
DUAL SUICIDE TO
ESCAPE DISGRACE
DIR. A. B. Mckee Found Dead and
Brother Dying at Ed
wardsVilIe.

St. Louis, Mo-, March 17.-Dr. \. B.
Mckee was found dead and his twin
brother dying in the stable of DR..
Mckee at Edwardsville, H., today un-
der circumstances that Indicate a
dual suicide to escape disgrace that
threatened the physician, and which
his brother dreaded as much as if it
were his own.
This explanation grows out of the
arrest of Dr. Mckee on the charge of
criminal assault only a few days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
Can Make More Money at Work.

Sycamore. Ills, March IL. = Rev.
George a. Sahlin, formerly of Benton
Harbor. Mich. for four years pastor of
the Universalist church here. has sew
cred his connection with the church
and ministry as well, and will go to
work soliciting life insurance. The
salary of the ministry seems hardly
sufficient for him to travel. He says
he will work for ten years at il and
then will go on the lecture platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
COURT MARTIAL DECLARES
WORKMAN IS NOT GUILTY

lat Pensacola on charges growing out
of the explosion of an S-inch gun on
the battleship Massachusetts, by
which nine men lost their lives, found
the accused not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
roh sInnn XYins q ahoot.

Monte Carlo,' March II. = In the
pigeon shooting here yesterday Tod
Sloan. the jockey. won the grand Prix
de LittoraI, receiving $1,197 and gold
medal Five other contestants tied
for second place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
John NJ. Ruch man peaa.

Springfield, O., March 17.-John NJ.
Ruckman, FOR twenty-five years editor
of the Hartford City News, Hartford,
Ind, and formerly with The Republic
Times, of this city, died here Sunday
from paralysis. He was also post
master at Hartford City for eight
years. He went to Hartford City from
this city about 1860. where he became
identified with The News. He leaves a
wife and two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
SHOOTS HIS SWEETHEART
AND THEN HER FATHER:
CRAZED YOUTHS DEED

and were in a telephone exchange
when the father entered. a quarrel
ensued and the shooting followed.
Several of the shots accidentally
struck Miss Willingham. both she and
her father being seriously injured.
Bryce was arrested and removed to
Hobart, the county seat, where he
gave bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
JUSTICE DAY is NOW
ON ROAD TO RECOVERY

Washington, March 17.-This morn
ing his physician states that Justice
Day has passed the critical stage and
that convalescence has apparently
begun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
JOHNSON RENOMINATED FOR
MAYOR OF CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Ohio, March 17.-Tom L
johnson was renOminated for mayor
by acclamation by the democratic
city convention today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17

Guthrie, Okla, March 17.-The town
of Snyder, in the Wichita mountains,
was the scene yesterday of sensa
tional shooting. DR.. j. r. Bryce,
prominent in social circles, shot John
WiIlingham, father of his sweetheart.
The father objected to Bryce paying
attentions to the daughter, but the
young people met by appointment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
CONFER UNIVERSITY DEGREE
ON FRENCH AMBASSADOR

Chicago, March f7-At the quar-
terly convocation exercises of the
University of Chicago today the de-
gree of doctor of laws was conferred
upon NJ. Jusserand, the French am
bassador at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
PILLSBURY RANKS THIRD
IN BIG CHESS TOURNAMENT

Monte Carlo, March 17.-In the in
ternational chess tournament just
concluded here Tarrasch takes first
prize with 20 points; Maroczy, sec
>ond, with 10; Pillsbury, third, with
1SH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
Gallagher Case Appealed.

Sioux City, Iowa, March 17.-Mrs.
Ellen Gallagher, under sentence of
Is years for perjury. has taken an
appeal to the state supreme court
and has been released on $4,000 bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
AMES IN MINNEAPOLIS
IN CHARGE OF THE SHERIFF

Minneapolis, Mimi. March 17.-Dr.
\. ~ Ames. in custody of the sheriff.
reached Minneapolis this morning. 1t
has been arranged TO have Ames ar
raigned tomorrow. I'm the meantime
the prisoner will be in charge of a
deputy sheriff at hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-17
SEVERE SEISMIC SHOCKS
ARE FELT IN MONTANA

Helena, Mont, March 17.-Violent
earthquake tremors were again ex-
perienced last night. No damage is
reported.