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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
only FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND FOR
UPPER MISSISSIPPI IMPROVEMENTS
WORRIED TO DEATH IN PRISON FOR
DEED THAT HE DENIED COMMITTING
New Jersey Man Arrested Accusations of Two Little Girls
Becomes Wreck and Dies Protesting
His Innocence.

New York, Nov. 12.-Haunted by
phantom pictures of the penitentiary
and worrying over his fate until he be-
came a wreck from nervous prostra-
ton, Frederick Eve died in a Jersey
City cell yesterday from fright
Eve was one of IA Hudson county
men arrested on serious charges pre-
ferred by little girls, and his death
adds another dramatic link to the
cases that have shaken that county
from center to circumference. Already
many regulations in Jersey City and
Hoboken have been shattered, and two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
AGAIN PLANS TO
FORM new PARTY
Chairman Ferriss, of Peoples
National, Issues Call for
Meeting
At CHICAGO NEXT MONTH
Hope Is That Radicals of All Parties
Will Flock to New Stand
ard.

Chicago. ILL.,. Nov. 12.-James Fl. Fer
riss. chairman of the national commit
tee OF the peoples party. has issued a
call for a meeting TO be held in this
city next month for the purpose of
forming a new national party. The
chief articles upon which Ferris de-
sires to form a new party are:
Government Control.
Government control of insurance and
volume of money; postal savings
banks: restoration of the income tax:
fullest possible protection to those who
labor; initiative and referendum; To-
cal option in the sale of intoxicating
drinks: no Imprisonment without trial
by jury. and no government by in
junction; taxation and control of all
corporations in the the interest of the
general public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EAST and WEST
REST WITH TODAY'S FOOTBALL RESULTS
HE CAN DETERMINE YOUR CHARACTER
BY COLOR OF THE LIGHT YOU EMIT
British Scientist Declares He Has Found Simple Way to Dis
tingush Good From Evil Persons
at SiQht

ed life throws of muddy brown rays,
while a devotional. good-meaning per-
son emits light blue. A progressive
minded person gives out light green
rays, and one physically or mentally
i'll those of dark green color.
Il know perfectly WELL" adds DIR.
Hooker. that these statements will be
received by many with incredulity, as
many other so-called discoveries are at
first, but l also know perfectly well
that sooner or later they will become
accepted facts. Nor is there anything
remarkable or unreasonable in all this
when we consider that man has been
thousands of years MAX Muller is my
authority in evolving his color sense
to its present point"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
WRECK IN THE WEST
IS APPARENTLY BAD
Oregon Short Line Passenger Coilides
With Freight - Eight Re-
ported Dead.

Omaha. Nov. PA west-bound pas
senger train on the Oregon Short Line
collided headon with a freight near
Granger, Wyoming, today demolishing
both engines and killing both engi-
neers. No passengers were seriously
injured.
fireman, freight conductor, mail
clerk, car repairer, and two passengers,
names unknown, are reported killed.
A wrecker has gone to the scene.
Salt Lake City, Nov. 12.-At the Ore
gon line general offices it is said nine
persons were killed. II is understood
the wreck was caused by mistake OF
a telegraph operator in making n
train order. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
BLUFF POSSE
Ed Jackson Attends Brothers
Funeral and Defies
Arrest.

Montgomery, w. Va, Nov. Ed
Jackson, who shot down Sheriff DAN
iels at Montgomery Wednesday, ap-
peared here today to attend the fun
eral of his brother, who was killed by
Policeman Elliott. Jackson was guard
ed by a mob of his friends who were
heavily armed. When 1t became
known Jackson was in the city. pos
Sc was organized and attempted to
secHre Jackson. In this they were
fOiled. Jackson and friends drew guns
and beat back the posse who retrea.ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
DANISH GOVERNMENT
WANTS A TREATY ALSO
Will Send a Delegate to the Peace
Congress Recently Called at
The Hague.

Copenhagen. Nov. 12.-The Danish
government will accept president
Roosevelt's invitation to participate in
second peace conference. The gov
ernment considers that it is particular
ly desirable that a clearer internation-
al agreement be formulated regarding
neutrality and contraband regulations
Negotiations for a treaty of arbitra-
tion between the United States and
Denmark have been opened. The Dan
ish government, it is declared. is glad
of the opportunity to enter into such
a treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
NO MOTIVE FOR
MURDER OF FOUR
Cold BIooded Crime at Auburn.
CAL, is Mystery for tho
Police.
RESIDENCE WAS SET AFIRE
Owner, a Prominent Business Man, and
Wife and Two Children
Found Dead.

Auburn. Cal, Nov. 12.-Julius Web
er, his wife, 19-year-old daughter
Bertha, and a son, Paul, aged IA years,
were murdered Thursday night by an
unknown assassin, who set fire to the
home in an effort to cover mis- crime.
julius Weber was 4 retired brewer
and was possessed of considerable
wealth. The family lived in a hand
some home here, and Mr.. Webe" pos
sessed valuable property in Oakland,
Cal He was 4S years or age. Mrs.
Weber was Al years old.
Before the fire had made great head
way the bodies of the murdered wo
man and her two children were rescued
from the burning house.
Evidences of Murder Found.
An examination of the three bodies
showed one pistol wound in each and
the boy i'm addition mad been cut in the
head.
The bodies of the mother and dauSh-
ter were burned to some extent. but
the apartment in which they were ly-
ing was not on fire when the firemen
broke in. indicating that they had been
killed in some other portion of the
house, their clothing set on fire, and
then dragged into the room where they
were found.
The body of the father, julius, was
found in an inner room badly burned,
but showing also one pistol wound in
the breast.
n
The fourth member of the family, a
son, Adolph, aged 20, is not supposed
to have been at home at the time OF
the tragedy. He refuses to discuss the
case publicly, but has told the coroner
and sheriff he does not think the mo-
tive was either robbery or revenge.
When asked if he had a theory, he said
he had, but would not give it. He did
say, however, that his father had a VIC,
lent temper
The boy said he left the house about
80 and came down town, purchased
a pair of trousers, and did several 9th
er errands. When he went TO the fire
he dropped his old trousers. which
were in bundle. in the burning build
ing.
Motive for Crime Lacking.
No motive for the crime can be
found. SO that the affair is screened in
the deepest mystery. Weber was a
kind and indulgent husband and faith
er, and Miss Weber was favOrite in
church and society circles. Young
Weber has good reputation.
Two 22-calibre revolvers were found
hpf tho hrllatc cf al from no hnlI Z
were of 32-calibre. The officers are
looking for the pistol from which they
were fired
The inquest has been adjourned q
await the result Of the autopsy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
ASK MORE SAILORS
TO Man new SHIPS
Secretary Morton Prepares Request
Philippine Troops to be
Brought Home.

Washington, Nov. 12.-Secretary
Morton will at its coming session ask
congress to pass an act increasing the
commissioned and enlisted force of the
navy. in order to man the ships now
building.
An important order has been issued
by the war department relieving troops
which have served their allotted time
in the Philippines and replacing them
with organizations from the UUited
States. Troops ordered home will be-
gin to sail from Manila April Is. while
The first troops ordered to the Philip
pines will sail from San Francisco
March !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

London, Nov. 12-Experiments num-
bering over 300. and conducted over u
term of three years. have convinced DR..
]. Henson Hooker. of Nottingham
place. of the truth of the theory that
rays emitted by the human body differ
in color according to the character and
temperament of the person.
Rays emanating from passionate
man have a deep red hue. says DIR,
Hooker One whose keynote in life is
to be good and to do good throws of
pink rays. An ambitious man emits
orange rays, a deep thinker deep blue.
lover of art and refined surroundings
yellow, and an anxious, depressed per-
son gray. One who leads low, debas-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
CLIFTON HOTEL FIRE SEQUEL
Damages Awarded Relatives OF Victims
of Cedar Rapids Holocaust.

Yesterday a jury at Cedar Rapids
in the consolidated cases of Asplund
administrator, and Olive NJ. Young
VS.. the Bever Land company returned
with a verdict finding for both plain
tiffs and assessing the amount OF dam
ages in the johnson case at $1,000 and
in the Young case at $4,000.
A. p. Johnson was a builder and
contractor of Orion, ILL.,. 50 years OF
age. who lost his life in the destruc
ton of the Clifton hotel by fire. Feb.
90. 1903. w T.. Young lived. at Will
mar, Mimi, was AZ years of age and
was chief lineman for the Western I'm
ion Telegraph company on the Rock
Island system. He too, lost his life
in the Clifton hotel fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
IS BLOWN UP
Explosion Accompanies Fire in
Big Knoxville Build
ing.

Knoxville. Tenn, Nov. 12.-Fire, ac-
companied by a terrific dynamite or
powder explosion. today destroyed the
Woodruff Hardware company's seven
story building, and badly damaged
buildings occupied by the Cable Piano
company and Arnold Henegan & Doyle,
wholesale shoes. The loss is quarter
|of a million, fully insured. Several
firemen and other persons were severe
ly hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
PREPARING FOR
BALTIC FLEET
Japanese Navy Being Put in
Readiness for Supreme
Test of the War.
NO NEWS FROM PORT ARTHUR
Armies at Shakhe Continue Inactive
Save for Artillery
OueIS.

London, Nov 12.-Not a word has
come from Port Arthur, where London
for "a hours. has believed that Gen
Nogi and Gen Stoessel were discuss.
ing terms of capitulation.
A report from ChefoO declares that
en-. Nogi refused to grant The armistice
asked for by the Russian commander
last Wednesday.
This rumor is not confirmed. For
that matter, the original announcement
from Toxic that Stoessel had asked
for an armistice has not yet received
official sanction.
So far as officially known, therefore
there is nothing to indicate that the
Japanese have relaxed their efforts to
carry the surrounding forts. or that
Stoessel has weakened in his deter
mination to hold out.
Prepare to Meet Baltic Fleet.
The Chefoo correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says the Japanese are
Fastening their plans to combat the
Baltic fleet. All naval officers who are
not engaged on active service and who
can possibly be recalled have been sum
moned from Japan, preparatory to
starting for their prearranged destina
|tions.
Artillery firing and occasional con
flicts between infantry outpOsts con
tinue along the Shakhe river. Some
times the outposts fraterpize and eX
change cigarets and other IuXuries.
An English correspondent at Mukden
says the conyiction prevails tilece that
the Japanese reinforcements are larger
than reported, consequently an attack
is expected soon.
Artillery Engaged.
Mukden, Nov. 12.-The situation is
unchanged. Artillery fighting contin
ues, the firing at times growing heavy
particularly in the southwest. The
Japanese shelled the Russian posi-
tions intermittently yesterday. The
Russians did not reply. This after
noon a severe artillery engagement
took place on the Russian right.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 12.-Sakharof
telegraphs that the Japanese last night
attacked the village of Wuchang from
three sides but were repulsed. Foul
Russians were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
JUST IN FUN
Two Little Boys Play Baby Sis
ter is a Chick
en-.

Appleton. Wis. Nov. 12.-The two
little sons of Mrs. William Krausch.
of Center. have tried TO cut their baby
sisters head on alter seeing their
mother cut the heads of of several
chickens. The little fellows laid the
baby's head on a block. The Oldest
boy lifted an AK and struck at the
girls neck He went wide of the mark
and as he raised the AK TO strike a
second time be was stopped by farm
er who happened to drive by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
CHICAGO FEDERATION is OUT
Charter Taken Away For infraetion Of
Rules of A. =. of l..

Chicago. Nov. 12.-The Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor was notified yesterday
terday that its charter had been re-
voked by the American Federation
This action has been expected. as the
national organization in September
warned the local body that persist
ence in its infraction of certain laws
would bring this result. Compliance
with the laws is named as the condi-
ton for the return of the charter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
FRENCH BOUND TO
HAVE SATISFACTION
Two DueIs Fought Over Syveton-Ancre
incident and Nobody Sc
riousIy Hurt.

Paris, Nov. 1.-TWO duels growing
out of the assault on War Minister An
DIRE by Deputy Gabriel Syveton, were
fought today. Lieut.. Andre. son of
the minister met Count De La Roche
tulon, a deputy. Swords were used.
Andre was slightly wounded
Syveton fought Capt Gail, represent
ing Gen. Andre. Two shots with pis-
tolls were exchanged. Neither OF the
combatants was injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

lof the accused have tried to commit
suicide.
Eve was 2S years old and kept a
shoe store at 210 Halliday street, Jer-
sey City. He had a good reputation
and when he was arrested 10 days ago
on charges made by Anna and Margar-
ct Stein. two little slips of girls. IA
and Is years old, his friends were sur
prised.
For the first three or four days of
his Imprisonment he was morose and
refused to talk with anybody in Jail.
except to protest that he was not
guilty. Then he began to awaken at
night with screams of fright that pierc-
ed the corridors of the jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Autos in Explosion.

Buffalo. " Y, Nov. 12.-An explo-
sion of gasoline in Polson's auto sta
ton early this morning resulted in
serious injury to four men and caused
fire which ruined IL automobiles. Sew
eral chauffeurs and automobile own
ers barely escaped with their lives
Three of the injured were burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
DEATH RATHER THAN BLIND
Sterling Octobenarian browns Himself
in a Tank Of Water

Sterling, ILL.,, Nov. Threatened
with blindness, George Bener, aged 81.
years. tied an iron wheel about his
neck and jumped into a tank filed with
water. The body was later found by
a sister. Mrs. Mary Doobler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

Wisconsin at Minneapolis. Knowing
that in order to justify claim to the
western championship upon compare
tive scores. they must defeat Wiscon-
sin by as large a score as did Michigan,
the Minnesota eleven is prepared 10
play hard from start TO finish. Wis
consin had no hope of championship
honors. whatever the outcome. but was
none the less determined to win.
Minnesota has the advantage in
weight. and is the favorite in what
little betting there is being done.
Illinois the Favorite.
At Evanston, Illinois and Northwes-
tern will try conclusions. 1t is gen.
orally conceded IL will be a victory for
the former. but Northwestern will fight
determinedly TO keep the score low
Both teams are in good shape
Grinnell will play Iowa at Iowa City.
Haskell Indians meet Nebraska at
Kansas City.
Great Battle i'm East.
The principal event in the east will
be the Both annual contest between
Princeton and Yale at Princeton. II
is predicted the greatest croyd that
ever witnessed a football game will
be present and interest among the par
tisians of each eleven is at fever heat
Never before have teams represent
ing two colleges been more ev.nl,
matched and everything points to a
fast and furious battle. all players be
ing in the pink of condition.
Yale is the favorite in the bettu,
at odds of 10 TO 9.
| Colum bsa- C0rnell.
Columbia closes the season at New
York in a game with Cornell. Colum
bia men averaged five pounds heavie
than their opponents but Cornell wer
confident their speed will overcom
the difference in weight
Minneapolis. Nov. 12.-kremer mad
the first touchdown for Minnesota al
ter FIVE minutes Of play. Harris kick
ed goal Minnesota 6. Wisconsin, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
FINAL SCORES.
Yale. II; Princeton. o.
Navy, S: Virginia, o.
Pennsylvania, 1s; indians, o.

Ann Arbor Nov. 12.-The crowd
numbers 12.5OO. A bowling wind blows
directly from the east TO the west goal.
Chicago won the toss. and chose the
windfavored east goal. Michigan kick
ed on TO Chicago's 15-yard line. Chi
cago brought the ball to the 30-yard
line
Here Michigan held and Eckersall
punted to Michigan's 40-yard line. For
the first ten yards Chicago held finely.
then Heston. Hammond and Longman
rushed straight to a touchdown with
long gains Hammond made a touch
town but failed goal
Another Immediately.
Chicago kicked of to Michigan's 20
yard line. Michigan was never once
stopped. and rushed the length of the
field for the second touchdown. Ham,
mond made IL. The kickout fsiled. and
no goal was attempted. Michigan 10.
Chicago o.
Chicago Seores.
After Nichigan's next kickoff Chi
cago took a wonderful brace. Ecker
sail punted from Chicago's 20 yard
line. and the ball rolled a touch
back. Michigan kicked Cdt to mid
field and from there Chicago walked
TO a touchdown with ease. BeZdek
made the greatest gains. and made the
touchdown. Parry kicked goal. Mich
igan. IL: Chicago. 6:
Hestou Doe. IL Again.
Heston made another touchdown
and Hammond kicked goal. Michigan.
16; Chicago. 6.
Parry. Bezdek and Catlin were hurt
resisting the Michigan plunger and
retired.
Battle for Championship.
Chicago. Nov. 12.-The outcome ot
today's football games will probably
determine which team. both in the
east and west will wear the year $
championship honors. The weather is
all that could be desired-clear and
crisp-just right for fast football.
The greatest interest in the west
centers in the Michigan Chicago game
at Ann Arbor Neither team has yet
met defeat. although Chicago played ?
tie vita Illinois. and today's battle
promises to be the greatest ever play
ed on a western field.
Chicago Not Conhdent.
Every player OF the two teams Is
nerved for the contest. The feeling OF
the Michigan men is ore of confidence
that of Chicago. uncertainty. but OF
determination. With the exception OF
Catlin tChicago) who is still weak
from injuries received last week. ev
cry player is fit for fierce encounter
Not Michigan man is in poor con
dition. Michigan will outweigh theii
opponents. her average weight beins
1s6 against 176 for Chicago. In betting
the odds range from eight to six TO ons
OF Michigan and even money Chicago
will not score.
Minnesota " isconstn.
Unbeaten Minnesota meets defeate;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Interest in Michigan-Chi-
cago and Princeton
Yale Contests.
FORMER AT ANN ARBOR
Minnesota and illinois Play
Wisconsin and Northwest
ern Respectively.
SCORES FIRST HALF.

SCORES FIRST HALF.
Pennsylvania, 12; Carlisle, o.
Columbia, o.; Cornell, o.
Navy. S; Virginia, o.
Yale, II; Princeton, o.
Michigan, 16; Chicago, 6.
Northwestern, 2; illinois. o.
Minnesota, II; Wisconsin, 6.
West Point, "a; New York univer
sity, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
President viii Make No STOPS.

Washington. Nov. LIT was an
nounced today that the president. on
his approaching trip to st. Louis would
make no stops at other cities, either 60
ing or coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
WIRELESS BRINGS
NEWS OF TRAGEDY
ON SHIP At SEA

New York, Nov. ia wireless tele-
gram received here says Sophie WeiS,
a passenger believed to have been from
Chicago, committed suicide by shooting
aboard the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
H.. which sailed Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Babcock Wins.

Milwaukee, Nov. 12.-The official
canvass of the vote in the Third con-
gressional district gives Congressman
Babcock. republican, a plurality of 3S5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Motive for Crime Lacking.
Thresher Explodee.

Elkhart. Ind, Nov. 12.-Three are
dead and several injured as a resul,
of the explosion of threshing engine
boiler on the farm Of Samuel Kauff
man, five miles northeast of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
U. S. Consul Dead.

Wauseon, Ohio. Nov 12.-Hon. w
w. Touvelle, United States consul
at Belfast. died at home here today, OF
brain disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Town Wiped Out.

Aanaconda, Colo, Nov. 12.-This
mining town was practically wiped out
by a fire last night. Fully hundred
frame structures were destroyed. The
loss. $25, 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
FAST TRAINS "SIDE-SWIPE'
Five Passengers Are Hurt in Accident
At Boyds, Maryland.

Washington. Nov. 12.-The west
bound Baltimore & Ohio ST. Louis ex-
press. while pulling into a siding near
Bodys. Md, was side-swiped by the
eastbound Pittsburg limited early this
morning and five passengers were in
juredir., Only the rear car was struck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Hestou Does IL Again.

Heston made another touchdown
and Hammond kicked goal Michigan
16: Chicago. 6.
Parry. Bezdek and Catlin were hur
resisting the Michigan plunger ant
retired.
The state herald., 1904-11-04
QUEER SORT OF BOAT.

Were that interesting and miscai.
culating gentleman. Robinson Crusoe.
to find himself upon one Of the sand
slopes OF the Pacific coast. he would
think that his toilsome building Of
boat so far from water as to be un'
available when finished was being re-
peated on large scale. A pit zoo
feet long by 40 feet wide and II or Is
feet deep has been dug, and IN This,
often miles away from any open VA
ter. is built n large. fiat bottomed
barge. scanned and caulked and made
properly seaworthy.
On the barge are erected derrIciS.,'
and much strange machinery driven
by powerful electric motors. BY tho
time nil Is Installed. water has per.
colated into the pit. and the boat,
built under such queer conditions. is
afoat.
This is the gold dredge. The sandI
with which II Is surrounded eSai,Ains
gold In quantities which would not
pay to work out. except by such q
scientific apparatus as this.
when operations begin the sand
and soil In front of the boat arc
dredged up. dumped into Sideways
on board. washed, sifted and treated
so as to secure valuable particles, and
the debria ttaillnss) Is then deposited
over the stern. .H
The work goes on continually. tho
unwieldy boat gradually eating It'd
way through the marshy slopes. NH
ing In the canal behind, as II works
along foot by foot, and never having
floating room more than few feet
beyond It's own length.
The electric current is generated In
separate power house on land a
short distance away. and conveyed
To the motors on board by the usual
conducting wires.