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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
DEMOCRAT IS ELECTED TO SUPERVISE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR INAUGURATION

Washington. Nov. 1S.-A democrat
has been chosen to supervise the ar
President Roosevelt II is customary
60 select a Washingtonian to- act as
chairman of the inauguration commit.
tee. and Mr.. Cortelyou has named
Charles c. Glover, president of the
Riggs National bank. BY subscription
funds are raised to defray the expenses
incident TO the Inauguration cercrlon-
les, and the money is refunded out of
the proceeds from the sale of tickets
of admission to the inaugural ball. In
recent years the citizens have found it
merely loan. as the ball has produced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
R0OSEVELT'S OPPORTUNITY
GREAT One, SAYS BRYAN
A, F. OF |, DESIRES
To HAVE THE JAPS
KEPT OUT BY LAW

San Francisco. Nov. 1S.-One of the
matters which created the greatest in
terest among delegates TO the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor today was
that of the exclusion of MongoiianS
from the United States. There seems
TO be an undercurrent of sentiment
that congress be memorialized To pass
an act similar to the Chinese exclusion
law which shall apply to the japanese
and Koreans.
The delegates unanimously voted 10
levy an assessment OF one cent per
week for three weeds in aid to the Fall
River. Massachusetts textile strikers
and confer upon the executive council
authority to levy addition assessments
if deemed necessary. This viii i'm
mediately realize $4,000 for the aid
of the strikers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
LAY OFF" TO SEE BULLFIGHT
irrigation Congress Delegates at Ei
Paso Go Into Mexico.

El PasO, Texas, Nov. 1S.-DeIegates
to the national irrigation congress ad-
journed their convention at noon yes
terday and went to .JuareZ, Mexico, 10
witness bullfight. Senator Newlands.
of Nevada and William Z. Smythe. of
California, have withdrawn as candi-
dates for president of the congress in
favor of Gov. George G. Pardee, of Cal
ifornia, whose election today is believ-
ed to be assured. New Mexico, Texas
and Mexico delegates met in an effort
to settle reclamation project for the
Rio Grande valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
SECRETARY OF HORSE SHOW TRAMPLED
IN VIEW OF new YORK SOCIETY

pulled the team up from rather rap
id gait. and as Heckscher attempted TO
pass one of her horses lunged forward
and struck him.
In an instant Heckscher was down
and the animal trampling him. His
head and shoulders were struck sew
eral times by the horses hoofs. When
help reached him he was almost uncon-
scious. his face was cut in several
places and he was bleeding profusely.
Heckscher was removed TO his home
where the fear was expressed that he
may have concussion of the brain OF
a possible fracture of the skull. Heck
scher is father-in-law of Mayor Nc
Clellan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
ROCK ISLAND ROAD ATTACKED
Members of Texas Commission Desires
Charter be Forfeited.

Austin. Tex, Now 1S.-Allison May
field member of e Texas railroad
commission, has submitted a motion
to the other members of that body that
steps be taken in course on behalf of
the state of Texas 10 forfeit the char
ter of the Texas corporation of the
Rock Island railway and to place it in
the hands of a receiver. The grounds
for the proposed suit is an alleged
manipulation of rates on grain and
-four 10 Texas points by the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific. whereby a gen
eral decentralization of these interstate
rates is threatened No action was
taken on the motion today owing TO
the absence of one of the commission
ers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18

New York. Nov. 1S.-Spectators
were thrown into intense excitement
last night at the horse show when John
G. Heckscher. secretary of the Nation
al Horse Show association was run
down and trampled on by pair OF
horses on exhibition in the ring Wom-
en- screamed and men crowded toward
the ring. Before the excitement pass
ed several women tainted Many be
lieved Heckscher had been killed as
half unconscious he was dragged from
under the hoofs of the horses.
In Judging the pairs of horses Heck
scher attempted 10 cross in front of
the team driven by Mrs. Edward II
Ladew. of Glencove. Mrs. Ladew had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
AGITATORS Menace
THE PEACE OF ITALY
Stern Measures Necessary to Prevent
Attacks on Austrians Over
innsbruck Affair.

Rome. Nov. 1S.-Meetings and DEM
onstrations are taking place in many
Italian cities to protest against the
Innsbruck incident. The police have
taken extraordinary precautions TO
maintain order and prevent manifesto
tions against the Austrian embassy.
Police in several towns have arrest
ed socialist agitators who have been
trying to- distribute among the soldiers
leaflets entitled ITO Conscripts' incit-
ing them to- rebellion. Most energetic
action is being taken by the war office.
Severe earthquake shocks were felt
today in central Italy. No damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
COUPLE DEAD IN A BUGGY
CHASTITY Find at Detroit Indicates Muir
der and Suicide.

Detroit. Nov. 1S.-The bodies OF
Henry HiIlebrand. of this city. and
woman with bullet holes through their
heads were found in a buggy in Wyan-
dotte early today II is thought To be
. case of murder and suicide.
The woman's name was Mrs. w. j.
Miller. of Detroit Whether Hillebrand
or the woman fired the shots IS un-
known. She had been married only a
year and half. Her husband says he
believe her refusal to elope with Hiile-
brand caused him TO shoot her and
commit suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
PLEASED WITH AMERICAN
SYMPATHY FOR JAPAN
Prince Fushimi Expresses Gratitude
To American People in an
Interview.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Prince Fusf.
imi and party left Washington today
for St. Louis. His imperial highness
stated he had been deeply impressed
with the good will and courteous at
tention universally shown him by the
people of the United States. The gen
uine sympathy for Japan entertainef /
by them in her present struggle is a
source of profound satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18

more than enough revenue TO pay all
the other expenses.
Mr.. Glover is gold democrat. and
supported President Mckinley during
the Bryan campaigns. He viii have
complete charge OF all the details. ex-
cept the ceremonies at the capitol. and
will seek to make the mex inaugura-
ton the most impressive in the history
OF The country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
PANAMA GENERAL
GIVES UP COMMAND
President Amsdor Puts Another in
His Place and Will Keep
Army Together.

Panama. Nov. lS.-Gcn. Hucrtas. the
war minister. resigned this morning.
President Amador accepted his resig-
nation. The army will not be disband-
ed just now. Gen. Yuandia, secretary
OF the war Office has been appointed
to- supreme command of the troops.
Everything is quiet and the censorship
on telegraphic messages has been sus-
pended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
STEAMER BURNS
OFF LONG ISLAND
Mohawk Carrying Merchandise Total
Ioss-Crew Taken off
Safely.
Surrounded by Police.

Vermont Railways steamer Mohawk
was burned off Horizons point, Long
Island. early today. The Mohawks $
crew. except the watchman, number
ing %. were taken off and were con
veyed to Fail River. Mass. The Mo
hawk had a cargo of general merchau
disc and will be a total loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
IMPLEMENT MAKERS ELECT
National Association Ends Session at
Chattanooga. Tenn.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. IS The
national Association of Implement and
Vehicle Manufacturers today elected
officers headed by w. w. Collier. of
Detroit. president. Among the vice
presidents are ;. T. King. of Ottawa.
I'LL: ]. NJ. Studebaker. of South Bend.
Ind: W. r. Bosworth. of GAINESVILLE.
Wis: B T. Skinner. of Battle Greek.
Mich. and Joseph Dain. of Ottumwa,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
DR.. FAlRCHILD, OF OHIO. DEAD
Held Many Places Of Honor-A Found
er Of Republican Party.

Oberiin. Ohio. Nov. lS.-Dr. +. B.
Fairchild. SECOND chancellor of the
University OF Nebraska. ex-president
OF several colleges. consul at Lyons
France under President Harrison. a
cousin Of Stonewall Jackson. a close
friend OF Wendell Phillips and Henry
Ward Beecher. and one of the found
ers OF the republican party is dead
here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
DRAINAGE DISTRICT IS SUED
cureau County Farmers File Action
for S241. 600

Sterling. Ill. Nov. 1S.--Sixteen farm
ers in Bureau county will file suit in
the Bureau circuit court against the
sanitary drainage district OF Chicago
for $241. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
BLOOD FLOWS IN
BLUE GRASS STATE
Owners of Iaroe Tract of Land and
Woman Shot by Squat
tiers.

Williamsburg, Ky, Nov. 1S.-GeorGe
Curd and Emma Durham were killed
and Thomas Curd fatally wounded near
Cumberland Falls. The Curd brothers
owned a large tract of land and had
trouble with sQuatters. AS they were
passing the cabin where the Durham
woman lived they were fired upon.
The woman was probably killed to
cover the identity of the assassins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
LOWERS WORLDS RECORD
Famous PAGER Goes MiIe on Half Mile
Track in 2:o3.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Nov. Is-Dan
Patch lowered the worlds record for
pacing a mile on half mile track. the
officiaI time being 2:OS fiat The pre-
vious record held by Dan Patch him.
self. made at Birmingham. Ala. last
year, being .:cSi4-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Peabody Gains In Count.
BISHOP WILSON IS PRESIDENT
Maryland Divine Chosen Head of the
American Anti-SaIoon League.

Columbus, o. Nov. lS.-BishOp
Luther ID. Wilson. of Maryland. was
today elected president of the Ameri-
can Anti-Saloon league which is in ses-
sion here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Decatur Hotel camlG,d.

Decatur. III .t.y. 1S.--T, Z III The
departme:, store and Decatur
hotel yesterday .,dused loss Of sl":,,
eco. nearly all Ct-Cred by insurance
= he losses were hotel boiling S10.-
600; Arcade building. $4,000; Decatur
PG tel $50 900; Arcade store S50.G0o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
CALL ISSUED FOR
RESERVE IN BANKS
National Treasury About
S25,ooO,ooO.

Washington. Nov 1S.-Secretary
Shaw has announced a call upon the
national banks holding government de-
poSits to pay % per cent of their hold
ings, 10 per cent to be paid on or be-
fore January Is. next and 10 per cent
an or before March IS. This. the sec
retary estimates will bring into the
treasury about $25,000.000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Appointment for Parker.

New York. Nov. 1S.-Former Judge
Alton B. Parker has been appointed d
member of two commissions to acquire
dock and wharfage rights for the city
on the East river The appointment
was made by Justice O'Gorman in the
supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
FIRE COVERS SEVEN MILES
Big Tract Devastated by Forest Blaze
North Of Peoria.

Peoria, H.. Nov. 1S.-The forest fire
raging in the bottoms seven miles
north of this city has now destroyed
seven square miles of territory. Hun
dreds of farmers are fighting the
flames. A few farm buildings are de-
strOyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
S67,931,430 TO TRANSPORT
Report Shows What We Pay for the
Carrying Of Mails.

Washington, Nov. 1S--The annual
report of Second Assistant Postmaster
General Shallenberger shows the an
nual the annual rate of expenditure for
all inland mail transportation service
during the fiscal year was SCI 1881, ,430.
To this is added s2,5l6.053 for foreign
mails
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
COL. BRECKENRIDGE
TAKES TURN WORSE

Louisville, KY. Nov ia tele-
phone message from Lexington says
the condition of Col Breckenridge took
a sudden turn for the worse. The en-
tire family is at the bedside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
AMERICAN CONSUL SAYS
CONDITION IS CRITICAL
M'KINLEY FUND
FOR MONUMENT
NOW COMPLETE

Chicago. Nov. lS.-The announce
ment was made today of the compile
ton of fund of 5000. 900 for the erec-
tion OF a national monument to the
late President Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Defeat Salary Increase.

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 1S.-The Grand
Lodge OF Illinois Odd Fellows, by
vote OF 371 yeas to AL nays. defeated
a proposition to raise the salary OF the
grand master from $666.66 to 81 900 .
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18

but prevented a larger destruction of
property.
The cause of the explosion was un-
known but il is thought it was the
result of a search for leaks by EN-.
ployes.
Surrounded by Police.
As soon as possible the police COM
pletely surrounded the property but
kept at a distance which insured safe
ty-
Firemen for the time were forced to
throw water on the fire from blocks )
distance. momentarily expecting to be
hurled to death by the explosion of the
big tanks.
Flames were shooting hundreds of
feet in the air accompanied by clouds
of black smoke from the burning gas.
Great masses of bricks and iron from
the bursting tanks were thrown into
the air by the explosions.
Buildings Ruined.
The buildings along GreedwoOd ave-
nue. within block of the place were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Six are Injured by Bomb.

Barcelona, Nov. 1S.-By the explo-
sion of bomb in the Rue Fernando
last evening six persons were injured.
one of them fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Report is Most Reliable
Information From
Port Arthur.
OTHERS VARY WIDELY
Japanese Have Apparently Be-
gun Attack on kuropat-
kin's Left.

Washington. ID. C.. Nov. :,.--COnsu:
q neral = " .r cabled the stats IL
partment from Chefoo that the sitI
ton at Port Arthur is extremely crit
ical. the outer forts having falle1 into
the possession OF the Japanese.
Indicates Attack.
London. Nov. Is.-The Daily Telc-
graph correspondent at Tietsin says
the Japanese have suddenly advanced.
and that they are IL miles from Muk-
den. where the sound of machine guns
and rifles can be heard. This indicates
an attack by Kuroki on the Russian
left
Rn-toropny Incident Unexplained
London. Nov. 1S.-It is still impossi-
bile To shed light on the real reason for
the Russians sacrificing the destroyer
Rastoropny at ChefoO. The idea that
the destroyer was thrown away for the
mere purpose of conveying batch of
colorless dispatches. since issued at
ST. Petersburg. is regarded here as be-
ing absurd.
The message of Mr.. Fowler. the
American consul at Chefoo. tends To
confirm the belief in many quarters
that the RastOropony's mission was
significant of the end of Port Arthur.
IL is reported. hut without COn;irTia-
tion that the destroyer took tO ChcfoD
a number of naval officers. whose ser
vices are likely to be more valuable
to the Baltic fleet than To- the defense
az the fortress.
Have 10000 H~inforr~m~nf.-
Inndon. Nov. IS-That the Russian
and Japanese armies in Manchuria are
about to begin another great battle Is
indicated by dispatches from the front
showing that Teinforccments of $4,000
men are being hurried tn Field Mar
ahaI Oyama and that the islanders are
threatening Kuropatkin's right flank.
A turning movement in force evidently
As the purpose of the Japanese.
NI~xI~n May Get High Post.
St Petersburg. Nov. 1s.-Admiral
AIexicr IL not to be relegated into a
position Of obscurity. but Is being
brought forward in very high quarters
as a candidate for the position of
grand admiral Of the fleet. AT present
held by the Grand Duke Alexis. who
- In turn destined for the place of the
Grand Duke Michael. as president of
tfre imperial council.
Blow Up Another Arsenal.
Toxic. Nov. lS.-A telegram from
Moji reports the destruction of another
Russian arsenal and magazine at Port
Arthur. The Japanese discovered its
location and conferred their artillery
fire upon ~. The japanese are widen
Ing their caps and are using them To
move their guns forward. The Rus
sians continue their spirited sorties.
using hand Erenades in their attacks
upon the saps-
R~pui.~d teain-
ST Petersburg. Nov. 1S.-Gen. SAX
haroff teIegraphs today that during the
night the Japanese attacked the Rus
sian position in front of Poutilon hill
but were repulsed-
Is ON Denmark
Fakkeberg. Denmark. Nov 1S--The
second division of the Russian Baltic
squadron has arrived here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
EXPl 0D|NC GAS TANKS SPREAD RUIN
AND DEATH At Bic CHICAGO PLANT
twenty-five Blow Up Succession Weckng Buildings and Buryng Score
of Workmen-- Five Bodies Taken Out.-Desperae
Work for Firemen

SO severely shaken they will no longer
be fit for occupancy. a two-story build
ing at Seventy-third street and Glen
wood avenue, was completely wrecked.
The property occupied for gas man
ufacturing is several blocks in length.
About a hundred men are employed in
the district.
story of Injured Nnp.
One of the victims was blown
through a wall and a hundred feet
away from the building in which he
was at work. He was fearfully crush
ed but may live. He said:
Il was working about one of the gas
tanks when the first explosion occur
red. l believe one of the tanks in the
row east of us blew up. The ground
trembled and seemed to heave upward
when suddenly there was rip and a
road and / don't remember what oc-
Cured after that until | came to In
the street a hundred feet away.
know there were 40 men in the place.
don't believe many of them escaped"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Wakes NO PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Mrs msybrick Denies Story That Sne
Will Go on the Lecture Pia.fbrnI.

Brooklyn. y. Y. Nov 1S.-NrS. MAY.
brick emphatiCally contrt"tct; the
story that she intended MAILING pub
lie appearance either IN the stage Oi
|, Cture platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
RAILWAY ENGINE
DEMOLISHES CAR
Four Killed in AN Accident on the
Streets of Toronto,
Canada.
MOTORMAN LOST CONTROL
Went Through Crossing Guards Onto
Track-Wss the Only One
Surviving.

Toronto. Ont. Nov. 1S.-Four per
sons were killed in n street car and
steam engine collision here last night
They constituted the conductor and
the passengers, the motorman alone
escaping
The car, which had trailer attach
ed, got beyond control of the motor
man and crashed through the guard
gates at the Queen street crossing of
the Grand Trunk railway. A Montreal
freight train struck the forward car
grinding it TO splinters.
The Dead.
ARMSTRONG;. JAMES. conductor.
MAHAFFEY, MRS MINNIE; inter
nally injured; died at hospital
STEPHENS. RUSSELL T.; inter
nally injured; died at hospital
| YEAR OLD CHILD of J. Robert
son.
The forward car was struck fairly in
the center and completely demolished
The vestibule. from which the motor
man had jumped, was carried up the
track 100 yards.
The trailer was overturned and all
the windows were smashed. but the
body of the car remained intact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
A REPUBLICAN
POINT SCORED
Supreme Court Of Colorado De.
cides Matter Affecting Elec.
ton Contests.
INCREASES DIsQUIET IN STATE
Trade and Industry at Standstill as
Result Of Growing Uncer-
tainty.

Denver. Col. Nov. 1S.-The suprem,
court yesterday reafiirmed its decision
that it has the right to take jurisdic
ton OF the last election and hearing o
testimony in the cases of % election
officers who have been cited for con
tempt was commenced.
The court further held that the cleo
tion commission. in making the Denver
count. cannot go behind the returns
but must use the written count of the
election judges and not count the tai
lies.
Republicans Won First Round.
The decisions are victories for the
republicans. as in both cases the mo
tions of republican attorneys were sus
tanned. This decision tends to make
Colorado the center of a commercial
and financial unrest that sends its pul
sations through every artery OF the
capital. Denver. to Wall street. though
the citizens and politicians assert tn,
talk is all on the surface and mean:
nothing.
Peabody Gains In Count.
Anxiety in business and official cir
as to- who will fill the governors chair
IL is generally believed that Alva Ad
ans. elected on the face of the returns
by 10000 votes. will be seated. but the
election contest started by the repub
licans in the interest of Gov. Peabody
is developing surprises. Peabody gain
ed 1000 votes yesterday on the count
ing Of the county precincts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Drops Dead in wsIdorf-Astoria.

New York. Nov. lS.-Thomas y.
Moran Of Chicago dropped dead early
today in the waldorf-Astoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Blow Up Naosa~r Ar-~sni.
R~puis~d tenin-

81. Petersburg. Nov 1S--Gen. SAX
haror telegraphs today that during the
night the Japanese attacked the Rus
sian position in front of Poutilon hill
but were repulsed-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
Indicates Attack.

London. Nov. 1s.-The Daily Telc-
graph correspondent AT Tietsin says
the japanese have suddenly advanced.
and that they are IL miles from Muk-
den. where the sound of machine guns
and rifles can be heard. This indicates
an attack by Kuroki on the Russian
1ssff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18
o. On Denmark,

Fakkeberg. Denmark. Nov. 1S.-The
second division of the Russian Baltic
squadron has arrived here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-18

Washington. ID. C.. Nov. :,.--Consu:
q neral = " .r cabled the stat, IL
partment from Chefoo that the sit Ia
t:on al Port Arthur is extremely crit
icaI. the outer forts having fallen into
the possession OF the Japanese.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-09
WEST T0PsHAM.

r. M. Harvey OF Montpelier was in town
several days last week.
A. J. Thurston Of East Barre was in
town Saturday,
Mrs. Edward Pero Is very sick. She is
attended by Or, Dow.
I. P. Hight has brand new sign on
his store. Luther seems to be in it.
w. G.. Jackson went to East Barre last
week and arrested Charlie Johnson. JUS
tice Poole fined him S1l.52 for sleeping In
Charles Emery's wagon Monday night.
D, y. Sanborn was il Barre Tuesday on
business G X Church was in Barre
several days last week on business
Elmlna Currier Is boarding with Elniina
Hayward. She is 10 very feeble health
Warren Klmball OF Barre visited his
father. w. + Kimball, Sunday
J. W. jackson was IN Bradford one day
last week
J., f Sanborn, i. ID, Wilds and A. 7,
Smith have bought them a new manure
spreader.
Mrs Carrie Baeley has sold her farm ID
Arthur aud Hale White