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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
YEARS WRECK VICTIMS 1884
Loss by Accidents in 1908 Greater
Than in the Spanish War.

Washington. d. c.. Oct. 7.-Acci-
dents on railroads cost 9,9S4 lives in
the United States last year. according
to statistics gathered by the interstate
commerce commission. The commits
sion began to keep statistics of fatal
casualties in 1894. Since that year
7S.152 persons have been killed in the
United States on railroads. The loss
of life on railroads last year was great
er than that in the Spanish war. and
the number is sufficient to represent
the population of a good sized city.
The increase in deaths will be attrib-
uted to increase in population and traf-
fic and competition in the matter of
speed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
READING, BROKE A WINDOW
Northwestern University Student Pays
Damages.

Chicago, Oct. AFTER walking
plate glass window i'll the
Evanston postoffice yesterday Thomas
Lynch. a student at Northwestern uni
versity, went to the police station, told
Sergt. Waldron of the incident, and
left $15 as a self-imposed penalty.
q had just received a long expected
letter from home" he explained. and
was so absorbed in reading It that |
walked mechanically toward the light
without thinking of the possibility of
glass being there. The surprise was
cheap at $15."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
MAYOR MCCLELLAN is SUED
Member of Civil Service Commission
Begins Action for SANDER.

New York, Oct 6.-Resentment on
the part of the municipal service COM
missioners over their summary re-
mOval from office by Mayor Mcclellan
is taking the material form of law
suits. Hal Bell, who headed off the
mayors drastic action by resigning,
but did not thereby escape a caustic
letter. began suit. He asks 100000
damages. through his lawyer. Emanuel
Friend. The mayor. when asked if
he had anything further to say regard
ing the removal of the commissioners
replied: Absolutely nothing The in
cident is closed"
At Lawyer Friends Office it was
explained that the suit against the
mayor was for slander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
AUTO FALLS
ON RAILWAY
Dashes Over Bank and
Drops Before a
Train.
THREE PERSONS KILLED
Six Others Are Injured---Four
Children Drown in
ShipWreCk.

New York, Oct. An automobile
containing nine persons and running
at a high speed dashed over an EN-
bankment at the southern end of Jer-
ONE avenue early today landing on the
tracks of the Central railroad. Just
at that moment a passenger train
rounded a curve and struck the auto
mobile. Three persons were killed,
two seriously injured and the other
four badly bruised
Steamer On u Reef.
Vancouver, B. c., Oct. 7.-During a
heavy fog Wednesday night the steam
er Boscowiz struck a reef on Harble
Down island and four children were
drowned in the attempt to land a small
boat. The crew and 1S5 passengers
were saved. News of the disaster was
brought TO this port today by the
steamer Cassiar The Boscowiz was
running from Vancouver to northern
British Columbia ports, and had on
board nearly POO passengers bound for
various settlements up the coast. The
BOscOwiZ was an old boat.
Four Die in Burning Hotel.
South st. Joseph, Mo, Oct. THE
Tracey hotel burned this morning, re-
sulting in the death of four persons
and injury of two others.
Two Killed at Crossing.
Elkton, Md. Oct. 7.-CharIes Saun-
ders and Mrs. Ella Hammond of New
ark, Del. were instantly killed at a
crossing yesterday by south bound
New York and Washington express
on the Philadelphia, Baltimore &
Washington railway.
Fatal Accident at Worlds Fair.
St. Louis. Mo. Oct. Bert Fank-
borer of Marion, Ind, chief engineer
of the coal testing plant of the Unit
ed States geological survey at the
worlds fair, was probably fatally in
jured by falling from one of the trains
of the miniature railroad that runs
the mining gulch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CLIPS IA HOURS OFF THE
CHICAGO-NEW YORK TIME
3. 3. Hocomb Drives Automobile
1,1os Miles in 81 Hours,
As Minutes.

Chicago, Oct. 7-B. B. Holcomb of
the Chicago Automobile club broke the
Chicago-New York automobile record
yesterday when he arrived in New
York at 1:35 p. m. having made a
run of 1,10S miles in 81 hours and
45 minutes. This phenomenal run
clipped II hours and eight minutes
from the former record. made several
weeks ago by Ellis and Schmidt. not
withstanding the fact that there was a
delay of one hour and five minutes in
Buffalo and three hours lost between
Cleveland and Binghampton through
bad guide. The last POO miles were
made in hard rain. with the automo-
bile plowing up to the hubs in mud.
Holcomb was assisted by Lawrence
Dutfie. Eddie Bald. Harry Sandel and
a guide. When the Chicago Automo-
bile club received the first telegram
stating that the run from Chicago TO
South Bend. Ind. had been shortened
one hour and forty-five minutes of the
schedule the members began to open
their eyes, and when they received
word that the run TO Bryan, Ind. a
distance of 240 miles. had been made
an the rate of 2S 40 miles an hour
they knew there was something doing.
Holcomb smashed the previously ar
ranged schedule from Chicago to
Cleveland three hours and fifty-five
minutes. He arrived at Elmira. n. Y.
with the steering gear and brakes
broken, the emergency brakes worn
out and two punctures in the wheel
The run was made with a Columbia
-Onring car of 30 Il horse nnMer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CHILD SLEEPS II DAYS: DIES
Ruth Taylor Did Not Awaken From
Sept. 20 Till Death Came.

Hudson. Mass, Oct. after having
been in a sound sleep for Il days,
pretty Ruth, 6-year-old daughter of
Elmer Taylor and wife, died yesterday.
all efforts to awaken the child having
been unsuccessful.
Sept. 20 Ruth went to school as US
ual, being in apparently good health.
She played that noon and after school
in the afternoon complained of being
very tired. Nothing was thought of
this and she was put TO bed early.
When called the next morning she did
not respond. and was not brought back
to consciousness till the end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
OssIFIED WOMAN is DEAD
Death Comes After Years of Terrible
Suffering.

Rome, y. Y. Oct. Mrs. Emma Ewing
Palmer, famous all over the United
States as the Ossified woman. died at
Sherburne. near here, yesterday, at the
age of so years. For q years this wO-
man had been afflicted with a strange
advanced stage of rheumatism which
is known as Justification. For years
her flesh has been slowly turning TO
stone. For many years Mrs. Palmer
had not been able to move a muscle.
She never once was heard to complain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CORRUPT MORALS AT SCHOOL
Chicago Parent Sues ST. Johns Mill
tary Academy for Damages.

Chicago, Oct. 7.-Charging that his
younger sons morals were corrupted
at ST. Johns Military academy, Della
field, Wis. George B. Chamberlain, an
attorney at 131 La Sale street, yester
day entered suit in the superior court
against that institution for $3.50. The
bill states that the boy became intoXi-
Gated on the night of Jan. 80 through
the influence of \. r. Williams, ath-
letic director at the academy. and in
February was dismissed in disgrace
from the institution. The charges are
denied by the school authorities, who
exculpate Mr. Williams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CARNEGIE WRITES
Gives Peace Congress His Plan for
Doing Away With Resort
to Arms.
UNITE BIG NATIONS
Agreeing to Have Peace at
the Price of Fighting for
IT

Boston, Mass, Oct. Andrew Car
negie has a worlds peace scheme
which he laid before the international
peace congress, in session here, yester-
day, in a letter, which was cheered by
the delegates. The plan cOntemplates
union of powers to enforce peaceful
settlements of international differences
by Furnishing the party to the contro-
versy that refuses to settle voluntarily.
Nations Would Enforce Peace.
The letter, which was sent from
Skibo castle, Scotland, said:
Suppose that Britain, France. Ger
many and America. with such other
minor states as would certainly join
them, should unite, prepared, II de-
fed, to enforce peaceful settlement, the
first offender Gf there ever was one)
being vigorously dealt with, war would
at one fell swoOp be banished from the
earth. For such a result, surely, the
people of these four countries would
be willing TO risk much. The risk,
however. would be trifling. a strong
combination would efface it altogether
think this one simple plan is most
likely TO commend itself to the intelli
gent masses A committee might be
formed to consider this. If a body of
prominent men of each nation agreed
to unite in urging the cooperation of
their respective countries in the move
ment. | think the idea would soon
spread"
The congress voted thanks to Pres
ident Roosevelt for taking the initia-
tive towards a convocatiOn of a new in
ternational peace conference.
Declares for Disarmament.
1t also declared in favor of the i'm
mediate arrest and subsequent reduc-
ton of the armament of the powers,
but when a delegate sought to have in
in the resolution a state
ment that no necessity exists for the
navy to support the Monroe doctrine
a protest was evoked and the amend |
ment tabled. The expression of the |
on the disarmament plan
was as follows:
This congress expresses the opin-
ion that the first task of each confer
ence should be to elaborate and apply
a definite plan of simultaneous arrest
and subsequent reduction of arma-
ments which The Hague conference
declared to be a crushing burden and
a constant peril to the whole world"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
THE GERMANS ARE VICTORIOUS
The War in South Africa Seems at
an End.

Berlin. Oct Gen. Won Throtha
in command of the German forces op-
Grating against the rebel Hereros in
southwest Africa. cables that he has
queIled the rebellion and is now pur-
suing the remnants of the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
PELEE ERUPTION is
NOT A SERIOUS ONE
Volcano is Emitting Large Quantities
of Matter But no Damage
Has Resulted.

Fort Defrance, Island of Martinique,
Oct. THE report, that there has
been a serious eruption of Mont Pelee
is untrue. There has been great ac-
tivity on the mountain during the last
few days and the volcano emitted
enormous quantities of steam and
ashes but not in sufficient quantities
to occasion damage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
TREsPAss SUIT FOR $4,000
Minnesota Serves Papers on Congress
man c. 3. Buchanan.

St Paul Mimi, oct. 7-Papers have
been served on behalf Of the state on
Congressman c. B. Buckman as a pre-
Iiminary to a suit to collect damages
Der trespass. The cases Of alleged
trespass were recited in detail in the
recent report of Public Examiner
Johnson to the governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Denver southwestern eouqht.

New York, Oct. THE Denver &
Southwestern securities purchased by
a representative of the reorganization
committee have all been transferred to
the Cripple Greek Central Railroad
company. a corporation having a capi
tai stock of $3.00O.000 4 per cent non.
cumulative and $2.5O0, 900 common
stock. The company has no bonded oI
floating debt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
INDIcT CROWD TAKEN IN RAID
Grand Jury Returns Bills Against Fif-
ty-nine Persons.

NOrristown, Pa. oct. THE grand
jury has returned indictments against
George II. CIarkson and Harry V.
Emanuel Of Philadelphia. charged with
maintaining a gambling establishment.
Fifty-seven others were before the
grand jury on charges of aiding and
abetting the principals. All were re-
Gently arrested in raid on a pool
room at West Manachunk. this county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
STATE W. C. T. U. IN SESSION
Nearly Every County of Illinois Rep
resented at Murphysboro.

Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. NEARLY
every county of the state is represent
ed among the delegates and visitors
who have arrived here to attend the
annual convention of the Women 5
Christian Temperance Union of Hi
nois. The program covers period
of four days and is replete with many
features of interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
HOYT AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
He Will Probably Succeed Moody in
National Cabinet.

Washington, Oct. 7-On the theory
that Attorney General Moody Will be
appointed to the senate TO succeed
Senator Hoar, the president is being
urged TO select Solicitor General
Henry NJ. Hoyt as his successor. Sen
ator Knox is one of Mr. Hoyt's most
influential hackers, and his recommen-
dation will carry much weight with
Mr. Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Look for Eddie Fay.

Chicago. Oct. Z. - Having slipped
through the dragnet thrown out about
West Chicago. where he had pistol
battle with the police, Eddie Fay. the
bank burglar and Chicago postOffice
robber is now hiding in Chicago. Ev-
cry policeman in this city is on =
sharp lookout for the desperate Fay
recently broke jail at GAINESVILLE. Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
SHELL EXPLODES:
KILLS SOLDIERS
Eleven Men in Belgian Garrison
Lose Their Lives in an
Accident.

Antwerp. Oct. IA shell exploded
this morning in Fort Sainte Marie at
Calico. 1t is reported 15 men were
killed.
1t was later announced that three
shells exploded and II soldiers were
killed and many injured. The maya
zine was completely destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
WALKS 500 MILES TO SEE SON
Illinois Octogenarian Then Secures
Transportation at Minneapolis.

St Paul. MINI, oct. AFTER walk.
ing over 500 miles in quest of his son,
Thomas Wakenshaw. an octogcnarian
from Princeton, H.. appeared at the
Minneapolis poor department and ask
ed for transportation 10 Dietz, Wyo.,
where his son is employed in the coal
mines. The request was granted.
Wakenshaw slept in a cornfeld last
light and was nearly frozen. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
FLOATS WITH BOX ON HIS HEAD
Sheboygan Fisherman Rescued After
Perlous Experience.

Sheboygan. Wis. Oct. flames
Collins. a Sheboygan fisherman who
fell overheard from the tug KOehn
eight miles from shore. was rescued
after floating half an hour in a heavy
sea with a wooden fish box over his
head. which the waves had upset on
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
AIMS AT Definite
PEACE MOVEMENT
Boston Congress Recommends Form
ing of a Union of Positive
Nature.

Boston, Oct. THE international
peace congress today adopted a memo
rial. which recommends that a new
convention be concluded between the
parties to The Hague convention look
ing to the establishment Of a positive
peace-making union.
The congress voted to hold the con-
gress of 1905 at Lucerne, Switzerland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
FIVE SUBMARINE
BOATS SHIPPED
Craft Worth $4,ooo,ooo Leave Jersey
City For Unknown
Point.

New York. Oct. five submarine
torpedo boats. valued at nearly 81 600,
900 have been shipped from Jersey
City. West of Chicago" is the des-
tination upon the way bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
END OF A LONG coURTsHIP
Weds Woman Whom he Courted for
twenty-five Years.

Oregon, Ill, Oct. Michael Farrell
of Clinton. Iowa. and Miss Ida X Boyd
were married here last night The
wedding ended a cOurtship extending
over a quarter of a century. The bride
is native Of Oregon and has been a
clerk in the court house of Ogle coun-
" for IS years, during which time she
has never had a vacation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Not Too Old to Dance at e1.

Chicago. Oct. Mrs WilheImina
Misch yesterday afternoon celebrated
her 91st birthday anniversary a. the
residence of her son, George A Misch.
1716 Wrightwood avenue. After a
luncheon Mrs. Misch waltzed with one
of the guests. Her granddaughter
Mrs Emil Kischner of Los Angeles.
Cal, played the piano accompaniment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
TELEGRAPH TO ALL
PARTS OF ALASKA

Seattle, Wash. Oct. photographic
communication has now been reached
between Seattle and all parts OF Alas
ka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Japanese Cruiser stopped.

Chefoo. Oct. THE British steamer
Chenao just arrived from Taku re-
ports that last night. when 60 miles
west of the Miatao islands. a Japa-
nese cruiser fired a shot which mar
rowly missed striking the vessel. The
vessel was then boarded, but released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07

Dallas. Oct Fire yesterday burn
ed the best part Of the business sec
tion Of Howe. The loss viii probably
reach a hundred thousand dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
WANT RECIPROCITY
Bay State Republican Convention
Adopts Resolutions TO
That End.
DEMOCRATS ALSO NOMINATE
w. L. Douglas Heads Ticket-Parker
Hears From Doubtful
States.

Boston. Oct THE republican
state convention met here today to
nominate a state ticket and presidcn-
tial electors. Attorney General
Moody was permanent chairman. The
resolutions adopted pledge unswerv-
ing support TO Roosevelt and Fair
banks. indorse the national platform
and favor additional reciprocity treat
les. especially with Canada and New
FoundIand.
Gov. Bates and the other state Off
cials with the exception of the treas
urer were renominated by acclama-
ton
A feeling tribute was paid to the
late Senator Hoar.
Democrats Name W. l.. Douglas.
Boston, Oct. THE democratic
state convention met at noon today
and nominated a state ticket and pres
idential electors. William L. Douglas
was nominated for governor by accla-
nation.
The platform indorses the national
candidates, and demands taTiff reform.
reciprocity with Canada and the sep
aratiOn of the three branches of gov
ernment.
Report at Headquarters.
New York, Oct. 7.-Reports of can
vases of the doubtful states are be
ing received at Judge Parker'S head
quarters. Senator Clark of Montana
called to introduce Gov. Samuel Haus
err and former Lieut. Gov. Spriggs of
Montana. While they were comforting
with Judge Parker telegram was re-
ceived announcing that the labor con
vention of the state had endorsed the
democratic electors.
Bryan Continues Tour.
Pierce. Neb., Oct. w. j. Bryan
continued his speaking tour of north
ern Nebraska, yesterday, addressing
large gatherings at Creighton during
the afternoon and Pierce in the even
ing.
Cancelled Speaking Dates.
New York, Oct. 1T il stated at
republican national headquarters that
the speaking dates of all cabinet Off
GERS who could reach Washington 10
attend the funeral of the late Post
master General Payne have been can
cclIed Both the New York and Chica-
go headquarters of the republican ma
tiOnaI committee We're closed today
on account of Postmaster General
Payne's funeral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07

and the expenses consequent upon the
war at its termination. would total
81 goo, 600 600. which would make the
per capita share amount TO 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Report at Headquarters.

Pierce. Neb., Oct. w. J. Bryan
continued his speaking tour of north
ern Nebraska, yesterday, addressing
large gatherings at Creighton during
the afternoon and Pierce in the even
u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
says Cost VIII he n billion.

Toxic. Oct. In addressing the
members OF the united clearing houses
of Toxic yesterday Count Okuma. the
leader of the progressive party, warn
ed the people TO prepare for a long
war. the date of the termination of
which il was now impossible to fore
tell
He predicted that the cost to Japan
for two years war. including the
loans which had been already placed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-19

including the company's valuab,es in
the ticket office was saved. along with
the furniture in the waiting rooms. etc.
Along with the depot proper, there
Went up in smoke another frame build
ing. which the company used as sort
of store room, but which at the time
contained nothing of great value. The
loss is reckoned at $1,000
Besides being occupied by the Great
Western. the Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Rapid Transit Company also bad part
of the building for their business ard
they will also have 20 share the loss
These roads have already let the con-
tract for the erection of new freight
house In this city. and now the resi-
dents expect that they will proceed to
erect new passenger depot. The one
recently occupied was far from the
center of the business district, away
over on the west side, one e-half mile
from where the business houses are
and now that the building Is burned.
the company will doubtless erect a
depot on the east side and nearer the
down-toWn district
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-19
PANIC NARROWLY AveRrED.
coolness Of a Comedian at Davenpor
Saves the Audience.

Special to Tsmes-Republican.
Davenport, Jan. 1s.-What nigh,
have been serious panic at the Tur-
ner opera house last evening was
averted by the quick. cool action OF
Ludwig Schmallfeldt. leading comedian
and manager of the German theatrica.
stock company playing there.
A woman who was sitting near the
rear OF the house on the first floor be-
came sick quite suddenly and fell back
In faint. People who We're about her
rushed to her assistance and consider
able commotion was caused. People at
a distance who could not see the cause
OF the stir became frightened at once.
and hurried inquiries passed from
mouth to mouth. One woman arose In
her sea. and called out excitediy:.
rs there fire."
Instantly nearly every one in the
house was on his feet. The house was
crowded In the galleries especially
the excitement was intense. The COM
motion. was at the rear OF the main
floor under the gallery and no one up
stairs could see what 1t was,
Ludwig Schmallfeldt. the comedian
of the company. was on the stage at
the time, and looking back saw the
cause OF the excitement Stepping to
the center OF the stage he said quietly
In German:
"Sit down. p'ease: there Is no fire
and no cause to worry"
The audience was quieted and no
further panic ensued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-19
FELL FROM A BRIDGE.
Aged Man Of Sergeant eluffs Meets
With Fatal Accident.
Snacfal To Times s.Rennhlican

Special to Times -Repsblican.
Sioux City, Jan. 19.-J. Bates, aged
so years, a well known teamster OF
Sergeant Bluffs, met death at an early
hour yesterday morning by stumbling
or being thrown from the Omaha rail-
road bridge over the Floyd river. His
body was found at o'clock. lying face
upward on the ice. Under him the Ice
was scared with cracks and twenty fee.
above his head the ties forming the
flooring Of the bridge showed marks
where the man had struggled to re-
tain his hold on the structure. Marks
in the frost where the hands had
clutched away the seasoned wood indi-
Gated that Bates had fallen after q
struggle TO retain his hold
Bates had been In Sioux City all day
Saturday visiting with relatives and at
tending to business matters. He was
at the vondrak saloon, the Bodega sa-
loon and other barrooms and Is said to
have been drinking. When last seen
alive he had considerable money in his
pocket. He then remarked that he was
prosperous and he showed his friends
the quantity of his money. When found
but $l.51 was found upon his person.
The body of the old man was taken to
Westcott's undertaking rooms and Cor
oner Robbins notified.