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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
SKlRMISH AT LETTERS TOWN
Clash of Arms Takes Place at ZeigIer
Mo One Hurt.

Duquoin. Ill. Aug. ia skirmish
is reported al the pumping station on
the Little Muddy river where the wat
er for the town of Zeigler is secured
The skirmish occurred a mile south
of ZeigIer Three wagon loads of men
and a number on foot were traced
from the point of attack. Men at
work at the station were fired on at
dead of night from across the river.
several shots hitting in close proXi-
nifty to the pumpman. The emergency
guard at the central station in Zeigler
was called and on arriving at the riv-
er it was forded and a man captured
The name of the prisoner is concealed
until he reaches Springfield. where he
was taken by United States marshals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
KAMIMURA MEETS AND SKATERS
SQUADRON FROM vLAD|v0ST0K
RUSSIAN REPORT ON
CHE FOO INCIDENT

st. Petersburg, Aug. 15.-The
emperor has received the following
telegram from Capt. Shestakovslly,
commander of the Russian torpedo
boat destroyer RyeShitelni:
"On Aug. II l arrived at Che Foo
from Port Arthur with the Ryes-
hitelni, bearing important dis
patches, having effected a passage
through two blockading lines.
According to the orders of Rear
Admiral GrigOrovitch, | disarmed
the ship and lowered my flag. All
formaiities were duly carried out.
''On the early morning of the
18th l was in port, when ! was
practically attacked by the Japa
nese, who had approached with two
torpedo boats and a cruiser and
who sent a party under an officer
as though to enter into pour par
lers. Not having arms to resist,
| ordered preparations to blow up
my ship
When the Japanese began to
hoist their flag l insulted the Japa-
nese officer by striking him and
throwing him into the water l
then ordered my crew to throw the
enemy into the sea.
Our resistance, however, proved
unavailing and the Japanese took
possession of the boat
Explosions occurred in the en-.
gine room and in the fore part of
the vessel but the Ryeshltelni did
not sink and was taken from port
by the Japanese. | hope they will
not be able to take it TO one of
their own ports.
MY officers and crew have been
saved with the exception of an en-
gineer and a stoller. Four others
were slightly wounded.
Naval Ensign PetrOff, who re-
sisted the hoisting of the Japanese
flag, received a severe blow in the
chest with the butt end of a mus
ket, causing an internal hemor-
rhage. l received a wound in the
right thigh from bullet, which
has not yet been extracted.
The conduct of the officers and
crew was above all praise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
LEAPS TO DEATH BEFORE BOAT
Chicago ENcursionists See Suicide of
Young Woman in River.

Chicago. Aug. 15.-As the excursion
boat Mary steamed down the river at
:: IS o'clock last night laden with hap
py pleasure seekers an unidentified
young woman ended her life by leap
ing from the swinging Dearborn street
bridge directly in the path of the yes
sci. The helmsman of the steamer
managed to swing his craft around
so as To avoid hitting the body but
as the boat with its gay crowd of pas
sengers made its way to the lake the
young woman ended her life struggle
in the water. Her body was recovered
Is minutes later and the police now
have another mystery to unravel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
TOSSES CHILD ONTO FENDER
Chicago Mother Saves Son by Pres
ence of Mind.

Chicago. Aug. 15.-Only the presence
of mind of Mrs. Concetto Mamma, an
Italian. living at 473 Clark street,
saved her two-year-old child late yes
terday afternoon from being crushed
to death under the wheels of a north
bound Wentworth avenue electric car
at the Taylor street crossing. Mrs.
Mamma was crossing the streets with
her baby in her arms and, failing to
notice the approaching car was on the
tracks when she heard the sound of
the gong. She was struck and
knocked down. but as she fell she toss
ed the child from her arms into the
fender. where he remained uninjured
until the car was brought to a stand
still. Mrs. Mamma was carried to her
home and a physician summoned. She
was cut about the head and body, but
her injuries will not prove fatal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
PARKER RESTS OVER SUNDAY
Goes to the Winnisook Club in the
CatskiII Mountains.

WinnisOok Lodge. n. Y, Aug. b
Alton b. Parker spent last night
at the WinnisOOk club 200 feet above
the sea level, at the foot of Slide
mountain. which is the highest point
in the Catskills. The club was or
ganized about 20 years ago for pur-
poses of hunting. fishing, and social
recreation. and Mr.. Parker was its
first president. Mr.. Parker himself
drove the two seated wagon up the
mountain to the lodge. One group of
boys had their cameras, but would not
believe that the ordinary looking man
driving was actually Il nominee for
president of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
JAPANESE REPORT ON
CHE FOO INCIDENT

Toxic, Aug. 15.-The navy de-
partment has issued the following
statement covering the Che Foo in
cident:
According to reports received
TO date the Asashiwo and Kasumi,
belonging to the first destroyer flo
tilla, Capt. Fujimoto commanding.
were dispatched in search of the
enemy's ships scattered during the
engagement on the night of Aug.
10. They found a vessel resem-
bling one of the enemy's destroy
ers and gave chase, but lost it in
the darkness.
Continuing the search, they dis
covered that it had entered the
port of Che Foo.
THE Japanese ships waited out
side the port, put the Russian fail
ed to leave.
Capt. FujimotO, anticipating its
escape during the night, if possible,
to attack merchant vessels, entered
Che Foo with the two destroyers
and found the Russian destroyer
SolIlISIhI uIlulScil AICd
Lieut.. Terashima was then sent
to the Russian vessel with a mes
sage to the effect that the Japa
neSe commander expected him to
leave by dawn or surrender.
The Russian commander refused
to comply with either demand, and
while the conference was still go
ing on he was heard instructing his
men to blow up the ship.
''At the same time he caught hold
of Lieut. Terashima and threw him
overheard.
Our interpreter was next thrown
overheard by some Russian sailors,
and others among the sailors show
I'd signs of resistance.
while this was progressing the
forward magazine exploded, killing
some of our men. We then cap
tured the destroyer and retired.
Our loss by the explosion was
one man killed and four men NOR
tally wounded.
Lieut.. Terashima, our interpre-
ter, and nine others of the boarding
party were wounded"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
EnCamp-
ment Opens at
Boston.
ATTENDANCE 100000
Number Will be Doubled for the
Big Parade TOmOr-
row.

Boston, Aug. 15.-The 3Sth annual
encampment of the G. A. r. was for
mally opened today under auspicious
conditions. There were Is events
scheduled today, the principal of which
was a parade of the union ex-prison~
ers of. war. \ conservative esti-
mate of the people in the city is
placed at 100000 which is likely to
be doubled for the big parade tomor-
row.
All AuNIIiarIes at Encampment.
In connection with the annual meet
ings of the Grand Army the annual
gatherings of the National Woman's
Relief corps, the National Daughters
of Veterans. the National Sons of Vet
Grams. the National Ladies' Aid so
ciety. auxiliary to the Sons of Veter-
ans; the National Ladies of the G. A.
r., the National Army Nurses associ-
alton, the National Association of Ma
val Veterans and the National Associ-
alton of eX-Prisoners of War are be-
ing held.
Two Big PRrndeS.
The meetings and reunions of these
various OFSanlZdllOHS VIII continue I'M
til Saturday. The feature of the week
will be the parade of Grand Army men
Tuesday, when it is expected that
from 10000 to 10000 veterans will be
in line Another parade looked for
ward to with interest is that arranged
for tomorrow to mark the opening of
encampment week.
This parade will be made up of
about 1000 Sons of Veterans of Mas
sachusetts, the members of the as
sociations of the eX-prisoners of war,
Mexican war veterans, the state ma
val brigade, the League of Spanish
War Veterans. marines and jackiCs
from the United States warships
now in the harbor and several regi-
mental making about s.
600 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
CITIZENS BOYCOTT OFFICE
People of Reno, New, Adopt Novel
Means of Ousting Postm aster.

Reno, New, Aug. 15.-The town of
Sparks is undergoing the novel eX-
perience of having boycott placed
upon its postOffice. The people of the
new railroad division town adjoining
this city held a meeting and resolved
in future they would not have their
mail sent there or mail a letter in
the new town, because of unsatisfac-
tory delivery service and delay in send
ing letter out. Postmaster Summer
field depends for his salary upon can
cellations. and as the action of the cit
izens will deprive him Of an income
the government will be compelled to
abolish the office. Notwithstanding the
fact that the town has a population
of ] 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Band Wagon Stampede.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 15.-Paraguayan
insurgent vessels have passed Angos
tura. where they served out arms
Military officers and deputies are es
Gaping TO join the revolutionists. The
government declares its determination
TO suppress the revolutionary move
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Man browns Near Friends.

Springfield, Ill. Aug. 15.-William
Rodgers, an employe of a travelling
show, was drowned while bathing in
the Illinois river ir the presence of
the other members of the company,
who thought he was joking when he
shouted for help.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Ice Cream Made Forty M.

Terre Haute. Ind. Aug. 15.-Forty
persons were poisoned at dinner
given to Ray James, a school teacher.
near Dana yesterday. His pupils plan
ed the dinner and their parents plan
ned a surprise for the pupils by arriving
with home made ice cream, which
made them all sick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Jealous. Used a Horsewhip.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Dav-
id Mills, wife of the probation officer,
went TO the home of Mrs. Charles
Stone. a widow, and gave her a severe
horscwhipping. being jealous of her.
Both women were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Refuge Under Wagon.
HUNT FOR TREASURE
LEADS TO A WRECK
Steamer Penguin, Searching for "kru'
GERS Millions" Goes
Down.

Durham. Natal, Aug. 15.-The coast
ing steamer Penguin. searching for
"Kruger's millions" alleged sunk with
the steamer Zululand three years ago,
has been wrecked and % persons
drowned. The boatswain was the only
survivor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15

cruiser has arrived there to prevent
the Japs from entering the harbor in
pursuit of Russian war vessels, which
had taken refuge in the harbor.
Russians EVHcuate Lao Ynng.
London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Evening Star from Tien TSin says
that a report has reached there from a
Japanese source that the Russians
evacuated Liao Yang without fighting
and after burning the railway station.
Russian Ships Blown Up.
London, Aug. 15.-A dispatch from
Wei Hal Wei says the Russian torpedo
boat destroyer Burnt was beached Aug
II on the south coast of Shantung
promOntory and blown up. Three Off
GERS and 90 men walked from the acci-
dent to Wei Hal Wei.
Earlier Report.
Toxic, Aug. 15.-The Russian ar
mored cruised Rurik was sunk and the
armored cruisers Gromboi and Ros-
sia badly damaged in the battle with
Vice Admiral Kamimuras fleet near
the Tsu islands early yesterday morn
ing. The fate of the crew of the Rurik
is not known. The cruiser carried
more than 700 men. Ii is presumed
that many of them were killed or
drowned
The Gromoboi and the Rossia, show
ing signs of being seriously damaged.
withdrew toward the north. Vice Ad-
miral Kamimura cables the navy de-
partment that the injuries inflicted
upon his vessels were slight.
Sighted at O'Clock \. VI.
The three Russian cruisers were
sighted at o'clock in the morning
attempting to pass the Tsu islands.
steaming toward the southwest. Vice
Admiral Kamimura at once steamed
out to meet the enemy and 80 minutes
later both fleets opened fire. The bat
tie continued for five hours. At the
end of that time two of the Russian
cruisers, badly crippled, turned back
and fed. The Rurik had been riddled
with shells and sunk.
ships In Jap Fleet.
Vice Admiral Kamimuris squadron
consisted of the following vessels, as
far as known here:
IWATE-ATmored cruiser. $500
| tons. four S-inch guns, II G-inch rapid
| fire guns.
ADSUMA-ATmored cruiser, 1856
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
INCREASE IN CAPITAL STOCK
kewanee. Cambridge & Geneseo Road
Adds S75o,ooo to Capital.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. Is The Ke-
vance. Cambridge & Geneseo Railway
company has certified TO the secretary
of state an increase in the capital
stock from $4,000 to $3.50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
New Pest Damages Corn Crop.

Arcola. H., Aug. ia soft, green
bug never before seen here is preying
on the corn fields and doing serious
damage. The long continued drought
Will cut the yield considerably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
DeImar Equals Record.

New York. Aug. 15.-MajOr Dclmar,
champion trotting gelding, equaled the
worlds record. 2:02H, held by Gre
sceus, at the Empire track Saturday af-
ternoon in an exhibition with runner
on each side, but none in front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
SUCCEEDS AFTER MANY TIMES
Milwaukee Woman Commits Suicide
After Score of Attempts.

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 15.-After
having made 20 attempts at self-de-
struction in two years woman who
has been known here as Cecil Davis
succeeded in ending her life yesterday
by taking carbolic acid. The woman
came here from Manistee. Mich. II is
said that her name was Bailey. and
that her mother lives at Cadillac, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Dubuque is Launched.

New York, Aug. 15.-The gunboat
Dubuque was successfully launched to-
day at Morris Heights. She was chris
tened by Miss Margaret Treadway of
Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
NEW WORK FOR STATE coNvIcTs
Illinois Prisoners Will Be Employed
Maxine School Books.

Joliet, H., Aug. 15.-Warden Murphy
states a plan is under way to employ
convicts in the manufacture of school
books on a large scale. Under the
state law, it is said books will be fur
nished to the public at cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
TURKS WIPE OUT VILLAGES
IN ARMENIAN DISTRICT
kurds are Taking Part in the Raid
Scene Not Far From Official
Sources of information.

Constantinople. Aug. ia band of
Armenians has been attacked by Tur-
kish troops in the village of Scham-
irun, five hours travel north of Bit
lis, Asiatic Turkey. Kurds are al
legged to have taken part in the attack.
Two villages are reported to have
been destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Pleasure Not stopped.
ears up Aaainst Cholera.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 15.-The Off
cial Messenger announces the closing
of the land frontier of Trans-Caspian
territory owing to the prevalence Of
cholera in Persia and Afghanistan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
is TO QUIT
Wisconsin State Treasurer's Time to
File Increased Bond
Has Lapsed.
LA Toilette TO FILL OFFICE
Shortage of $3,4oo Led to Demand
For Larger Amount of
Security.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 15.-The Of
fee of State Treasurer ]. J. Kempf
| is either already vacant or will be-
come SO early this week. and his sue
cessor will be appointed at once
Kempf has failed to provide an addi-
tional bond of s35O,OOO, required by
Gov. La Toilette after the shortage
of S3.4OO in the treasurer's land ac-
counts became known, within the time
required.
Check Up Sales.
The bond matter Saturday reached
a crisis. Expert Owen completed
checking up the land sales book and
found that all the shortage had been
made good, but it has been known for
several days that bonding companies
would refuse to issue an enlarged
bond, as demanded by Gov. La Fol
lette. Even if the bonding companies
of Maryland and New York were will
ing to give Treasurer Kempf the ben
eft of the doubt and grant an in
crease of the bond at this late date
the governor probably would not ac-
cept.
Time Limit Expires.
When Gov. La Toilette notified
State Treasurer Kempf that he would
be required to file an additional bond,
he gave him until July 81. The law
provides that when bond is required
the officer who has to file the bond
has ten days in which to do SO. The
time expired on Tuesday last, and
none will be forthcoming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
LIGHTNING KILLS
Three Men Lose Lives in Illinois Dur
ing Last Nights
Storm.
TWO VICTIMS AT RICHVIEW
Party Take Refuge From Rain Under
Wagon, Which is Then
Struck.

Richview, Ill. Aug. 1.-two men
were killed by lightning during an
electrical storm which visited this Sec
tion of Illinois late last evening, doing
great property damage. The dead are
c. L. Coulter, a farmer near Ashley,
Ill, and r. H. stephens. of Judson,
Okla, who was visiting south of the
Cit.
Refuge Under Wagon.
Anna. Ill. Aug. 15.-Merriman
Duty was struck by lightning yester-
day afternoon and killed. He and three
other men were seeking shelter under
a wagon. The others were shocked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Inspector Hunt Orders
Arrest of Chicago
Strikers
THIS A CRITICAL DAY
Teamsters Will Deliver No
More NOn-union Meat
to Dealers.

Chicago, Aug 15.-Police Inspector
Hunt today ordered the arrest of all
pickets lettering about the stock yards.
a dozen were taken into custody.
Thirty-five hundred teamsters employ
ed by retail and wholesale markets
will not hereafter deliver nOn-uniOn
meat.
Critical Day of the strike.
This is regarded as a critical day
in the struggle. Should there come
the break in the ranks of the unions
which the employers have expected
from day to- day the strike leaders
would be in no position to treat with
the packers.
While the packers gave no word to
indicate what they will do, the union
men directed their energies to gather
ing money to- continue the fight if nee
cssary. The Business Mems Stock
yards Aid society was organized at
the union headquarters at the Transit
house, and money subscriptions were
reported to the strikers fund.
stock feSer reared.
Chicago, Aug. 15.-Fearing that
stock yards fever would develop to a
serious extent among the thousands of
cattle held unusually long at the yards
since the strike began. the department
of agriculture has introduced itself in
the Chicago situation by having a spe-
cial investigation made. A report on
the situation has been prepared for
the secretary of agriculture by s. F.
Giles. who has conducted his culture
work with fever germs.
One Concern Settles.
Donnclly has received notification
that an agreement has been reached
with the Nebraska Packing company.
an Independent concern at Nebraska
City, Neb.. through which over 500
unionists returned To- work after a
months lockout. Union recognition
and other points demanded by the
union are said to have been granted.
Another Conference.
Chicago, Aug. 15.-It is reported
that committee of the allied trades
and the conference board is in confer
Cncc with the packers looking to the
rcopcninE of negotiations for peace in
the stock yards strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Squadron to Go to Gibraltar.

Washington. Aug. 15.-The Ameri-
can European squadron left Smyrna
today for Gibraltar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
TWO SHIPS SUNK
British War Vessel and Bark Go
Down With Score of
Persons.
BOTH RESULT OF COLLISIONS
Torpedo Boat Destroyer's Crew of
Fifty Men Gotten Of
Safely.

London. Aug. ia British war
ship and a British bark were sunk and
90 persons were drowned Saturday
night in collisions with other vessels.
The bark was the Iverkip. Capt. Jones.
and was en- voyage from Melbourne TO
Queenstown. II was sunk and 20 per
sons on board were drowned in a col
lision off Fastnet rock. Ireland, with
the British ship Loeb Carron. Capt.
Clark, from the Clyde.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Destroyer IL Lost.

The torpedo boat destroyer Decoy
was sunk off the Scilly islands in col
lision with another destroyer. The
crew was saved. The Decoy was a yes
sci OF 1900 indicated horsepower 265
tons displacement and was capable of
making - knots an hour She was
equipped with three torpedo tubes and
one 12-pOunder and three siX-pounder
Quick-firing guns and carried a compile
ment of So men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
DID NOT END SPORT
Potomac Regatta Completed I'm Spite
OF Drowning of Fen
Persons.
NAPTHA LAUNCH OVERTURNED
Recovery of Bodies Carried on Before
Spectators of the Water
Races.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 15.-Ten
persons were drowned Saturday after
noon by the capsizing of a naptha launch
on the Potomac river, off Georgetown,
during the annual Potomac regatta.
Four of the occupants of the launch
escaped. All were from Washington.
The dead:
4. J. BOOSE.
J. GEORGE SMITH.
CHARLES +. BLUMER.
J. HERBERT COATES.
JOHN WALDERMAN
WILLIAM SMITH.
MRS. Lulu DRYFUS.
BERTHA SELBACH.
HELEN IIISER.
HELEN MOORE.
Got In The Way.
During the first race the launch
got in the way of the eight-Oared shells
and it was ordered out Of the way.
There was some show of resentment
at the order and the launch headed for
the bank, but miscalculated the course
Striking a strong undertOw. caused by
"a mill race, it rocked for a moment,
and. as the passengers rushed to the
side, it turned turtle.
Pleasure Not stopped.
Only a few Of the thousands that
lined the bank saw the accident. Many
spectators protested against the con-
tinuance of the racing, but the sport
continued. Cheering for the compet-
ing crews as they passed the scene of
the tragedy and shrill whistles of
pleasure crafts continued while the
bodies of the unfortunate victims were
grappled for, dragged into view and
sent to the police station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Another Conference.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-It is reported
that a committee of the allied trades
and the conference board is in confer
cncc with the packers looking to the
reopcninG of negotiations for peace in
the stock yards strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15

cruiser has arrived there to prevent
the Japs from entering the harbor in
pursuit of Russian war vessels, which
had taken refuge in the harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15
Russians EVncunte LIaO Ynng

London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Evening Star from Tien Tsin says
that report has reached there from {
Japanese source that the Russians
evacuated Liao Yang without fighting
and after burning the railway station
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-15

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