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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18

EsoQus. Aug 1S.-The RosemOunt
mail in its daily average of 200 letters
contains more communications from
and Independents than can
be published Following are a few
samples taken at random:
From a lumber dealer, Kingsbridge,
New York City, have voted for ev-
cry republican president since 1864. l
desire being of service to you, so as
to beat Roosevelt. l have been prom
inent in the republican councils in this
city, taking an active part in every
campaign and speaking several times
a week: was a member of the commit
tee of 20 which overthrow Tammany
and elected Strong mayor. l feel that
the country is not safe with the pres
ent management of government at
Washington running at high speed
without a safety valve. Something is
going TO burst unless a steadier hand
gets at the helm.
Dowagiac. Mich am one colored
man who does not believe in a race
problem. l look to the democratic par.
" TO secure to my race that which
will make them eligible 10 our best
citizenship.
rom a distinguished republican
lawyer and member of the state con.
stitutional convention - Accept my
warmest congratulations, especially
for the heroic courage which you man,
ifested on an historic occasion.
From bank president. Titusville
Pat is the first light l have seen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
VACCINATION CURES RABIES
Out of 281 Persons Treated in Berlin
Only Four Died.

Washington. Aug. 1S.-Unusual sue
cess preventing hydrophobia by vac
cination at the hospitals in Berlin is
reported in recent communication
from Richard Guenther. United States
consul general in Frankfort, Germany.
Only y per cent of the victims die
when so treated, against 6 per cent
among victims not vaccinated but
treated medically, and II per cent
among those undergoing no treatment.
Out of PSI persons bitten by mad dogs
and then vaccinated only four died
of hydrophobia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
New Army SHOOTING Record.

Chicago, Aug. 18.-A worlds record
for army target shooting, twice brok-
en-, marked the close of the army in
fantry competition at Fort Sheridan
yesterday. Sergeant Lunsford and
Capt. Graham each made a higher ag-
gregate score than has ever before
been made in an army competition of
this kind. Sergeant Lunsford's score
is S7S, while Capt. GTahams is 845.
Capt. Graham and Capt. Poore made
100 points out Of possible 100 in yes.
terdays skirmish work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
CANS AND INDEPENDENT:

on the democratic horizon since 1892.
In my judgment you will have the solid
democratic support; many thousand
republicans will be found on our side:
From a veterinary surgeon, New
Rochelle am president of German
society. | will be pleased to do all
can for you.
From a federal judge-After eight
years of wandering in the wilderness
it is a great comfort to feel that one
can come back confidently to the fold
and vote for you.
From Brooklyn lawyer-I am an
Independent and | shall vote for you.
From railroad official. New York
City am glad | shall be able to re-
sumo voting the democratic ticket, and
that the opportunity came through
you. l did not wander or stray from
the fold. but was driven plumb through
the fence. You have mended the fence
and all of us mavericks will stay in
side now.
From the cashier OF a Kansas City
bank-The business interests of the
great southwest appreciate and indorse
your courageous stand.
From a Jersey City architect-Scores
of my friends have renOunced allegi-
ance TO the republican party and have
openly espoused the true faith.
New Street" New York City-The
great silent voters will record for you
in November
From a clergyman, Washington, D..
C VIII you permit a stranger and
republican to congratulate YOU upon
the noble and ilIustrious stand you
have taken? l am gratified that a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
MANY OUTSIDE OF PARTY ARE HEARD FROM
cANsAN AND

man of the soil has reached the great
dignity that you enjoy.
From a lawyer, Walton, y. Y.-As
a republican from boyhOod, am mex
pressibly proud 10 know that principle
with you was greater than the highest
office in the gift of the American peo-
pie. The world knows today the men
tai and moral stature of Alton B. Park
eT.
From an officer of a wall paper COM
pany, Syracuse am member of the
Grand Army. The indications are that
we shall be able to break into the al
most solid vote usually cast for the
republican ticket by the G. A. r.
From a New York newspaper editor
i was a supporter of the republican
party from Lincoln TO Cleveland's first
term. Let me express to you my pro-
found personal gratitude for the brave
and noble action you have taken.
Ogden Avenue" Chicago have
always been a republican, but l am
going to vote and do my best for you.
Harrington Park. y. il shall cast
my first vote for the democratic ma
tional ticket, and do all l can for its
success.
From a patent attorney, New York
City-Although at heart a republican.
see my way clear TO vote and work
in your interest. Your sure. sane poll
cy tends like McKinlcy's. toward safe
" and conservatism, while Mr.. ROose-
velt's erTatic. strenuosity may at any
moment embroil us in d far-reaching,
disastrous controversy; and, further,
too much ego is not 10 be desired in
our chief magistrate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
BLACKMAR
IS AT HEAD
Massachusetts General
Commander of the
G. A. r.
IN DENVER NEXT YEAR
Mrs. Fanny E. MinOt National
President of the
w. r. C.

Boston, Aug. 1S.-Gen. Wilmon w.
Blackmar, of Massachusetts, was
elected commander-in-chief of the G..
A. R. today by acclamation.
John R. King. of Washington, for
mer commander of the department of
Maryland, was chosen senior vice COM
mander.
Denver was chosen for the next
national encampment.
Agninst Retirement at 30.
The veterans adopted resolution
declaring against the proposed legis-
lation to retire veterans from the gov
ernment service after they have reach
ed the age of 70. A sound financial
condition was reported by Quartermas-
ter General Burrows. who said the to-
tai assets were $2S,O7O.
The report of Adjt. Gen. Partridge
showed the total membership to be
246,261, a net loss during the year of
10,249. The number of posts dropped
during the year from 6.426 to 6,149.
The loss by death in the year has
been 9,029.
w. X. &. Election.
One of the most important conven-
tions of the day was that of the Wom-
ems Relief Corps, at which Mrs. Fanny
E. Minot of Manchester, n. H., was
chosen national president on the first
ballot. The other women nominated
were Mrs. Geraldine Frispie of Cali
fornia. Mrs. Alfaretta NJ. Devine of
Pennsylvania, Mrs. Carrie II. Sparklin
of Missouri Mrs. May E. Hartwell of
California, Mrs. Belle c. Harris of
Kansas and Mrs. Sarah ID. Winans of
Ohio, the present national president.
Mrs. Mary NOyes Fair of South Da-
kota was elected senior vice president.
the only other candidate being Mrs.
Julia Sines of Illinois.
The Association of Army Nurses of
the Civil War elected Mrs. Fanny T.
Hazen of Cambridge, Mass, president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
AUTO PLUNGEs INTO RIVER
Racing Machine Bearing Four Falls
at Open Draw.

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-A racing automo-
bile of the huge touring car pattern
plunged into the Chicago river at Rush
street bridge at 1880 O'Clock last
night. Four persons-thTee men and
one woman-were in the behicle at the
time. All sank, but were rescued by
a brave sailor and the crew of a tug
boat.
Those rescued were r. +. Bur
roughs, Chicago; A. p. Gannong.
CIarkdale. Tenn; John J. Willens and
wife. Memphis, Tenn.
When taken out of the river Mrs.
Willens was unconscious, and the four
were all taken away quickly in a po-
lice ambulance to the Stratford no
tel All will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
ARRESTTHEC CREWS
Authorities Act After Investigating
the Street Railway Disas-
ter at Chicago.
ALL PUT UNDER HEAVY BOND
Four Persons are Dead, One Fatally
And Twenty-Five Slight
Iy Hurt.

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-Four persons
dead, one fatally injured and % or
more hurt is the toll of human life
and suffering exacted by the Chicago
grade crossing yesterday.
Three street cars. coupled into one
train and in charge of a motorman
having only a few months experience,
carried their load of living freight on
the tracks of the Chicago Great West
ern railway and were crushed and
crumbled before a fast-moving passen-
ger train. The motoTman. Michael
Ryan, proved the hero of the catas-
trophe. for in spite of his alleged in
experience he stuck To his post, vainly
E,rying to stem the coming disaster,
and his life may be the forfeit
List of the Dead.
wreck:
Irving, William, Oak Park.
Kaufman. Mrs. Frances, S37 Wash
ingtOn boulevard.
ShuckrOw, Mrs. jeremiah. Danville,
III.
Unidentified woman about 40 years
old
Crews Are Arrcstcd.
Following the collision the crew OF
the passenger train and the conduc-
tors on the street cars were arrested.
After Inspector John Wheeler had
Investigated the disaster and its cause
he reported the result and his cOnclu-
sions to Justice Max Eberhardt, and
the justice fixed the bonds of the
street railway employees at 100000
AMI of the train crew at $4,000 each.
All of the men furnished bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
PLUckY WOMAN KILLS A BEAR
Former Queen of ST. Louis Ball Saves
Self With Rifle

Denver Aug. 1S.-Miss Maud Med
ringhaus, queen OF the last Yelled
Prophets ball in St. Louis and fiancee
of George Young, formerly of Chicago,
with two shots from her rife killed a
monster mother bear that rushed at
her in one Of the widest sections of
the state. Other members OF the
camping party, attracted by her shots,
arrived in time to kill the male bear
and capture two pretty cubs in cave
near by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER
BEREAVED OF HELPMEET
Native of Burlington,
Iowa.

Sorrento, Me. Aug. 1S.-Mrs. Mary
E. Fuller, wife of Chief Justice Fuller,
of the supreme court died suddenly
of heart disease yesterday, aged 50.
She was born at Burlington, Iowa, and
is survived by her husband seven
daughters and a son. The body will
be inferred at Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
AMERICAN MEETS FOUL PLAY
Body of Stoker From the Olympia
Found in French Harbor.

Nillefranche, Aug. 1.-THE body of
a man almost nude, which was found
in the harbor, has been identified as
that of Henry Mitchell, stolier, who
disappeared from the Olympia the
night of Aug. and . while the Amer
lean squadron was anchored off this
place. The body bore marks of vio-
lence, indicating assassination. There
is no clew to the murderers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Drought Cause of Fires.

Vienna, Aug. 1S.-Disastrous cOnf1a-
grations occurred in Hungary in con-
sequence of the prolonged drought.
Hundreds of houses in the aggregate
have been destroyed by the fire in var
ious villages during the week, in which
IS or 20 persons have been burned to
death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Crews Are Arrcstcd.
ALL BUSINESS is SUSPENDED
Refugees Say Conditions in Capital of
Paraguay are in Bad Shape.

BuenOs Ayres, Aug. 1S-Refugees
from Asuncion, the capital of Para
quay, declare the conditions there are
insuppOrtable. All business has been
suspended. the streets are deserted
and only the patrol are visible. The
refugees say the revolution is spread
ing and ii is believed the government
will not offer serious resistance TO any
attack on the capital. Gen. Ferreilra.
leader of the revolution, will probably
be declared president CannOnading
was heard last night near Asuncion,
but there is no definite news that the
capital was bOmbaTded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
MAY BE WORK OF ROBBERS
Valuables of ExiIed Austrian Noble
man at La Crosse Missing.

La Crosse. Wis. Aug. 1S.-Epecial
Administrator W. j. Hickish, appoint
ed to case for the estate of Florin
Kral, an eXiled Austrian nobleman.
killed by train yesterday, has found
missing $4,000 in United States gold
bonds and an equal amount of cash
and other securities known to have
been in the possession of Kral.
Wounds on the body which could not
well have been caused by the train
tend to strengthen the theory that
Kral did not meet death by accident,
as had been supposed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
HEREROS PANIC STRICKEN
After the Battle of August IL They
Fled From the Scene.

Berlin, Aug. 1S.-Gen. Won Trotha
commander of the German forces in
South Africa. reports that the Hereros,
after the battle of Aug. II, fed panic
stricken to the eastward. The divi-
sions of Defining and Muehlenfols pur-
sued the natives by forced marches to
Omut jatjeva. where the pursuit was
abandoned owing to the dispersion of
the Hereros and the lack of pasturage
and water. The Estroff column pur-
sued the natives from the north and
defeated several bands on Aug. Is on
the river Omurbramba, inflicting heavy
losses on them. The, Germans lost five
men killed and seven wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
DANES LOSE TORPEDO BOAT
Sunk in Collision With Another Craft
During ManeuVers.

Copenhagen, Aug. 1S.-While the
Danish training squadron was engaged
in maneuvering in the great belt today
the torpedo boat Heversten was sunk
in collision with the torpedo boat Stor
en-. The crew was rescued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
PART OF HEART TURNS TO BONE
Brewer Dies of Rare Authenticated
LARGE Amounts of Beer,

Vancouver. B. C., Aug. 1S.-JOseph
Happier, proprietor of a brewery here,
is dead of Justification of the heart,
an extremely rare condition. In ac-
cOrdance with his dying request physi-
clans performed an autopsy, in which
it was found that the right half of the
heart had turned to solid bone, which
saw was required to cut. Happier
drank large quantities OF beer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
STUDENTS GIVEN BAD
BEATING BY PlCKETS
Striking Packing House Employees
Take Vengeance Out of Two Cur
ious Harvard Men.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Two Harvard
students, William Pastor, and Blaine
Evans, seeking to study the strike
situation, were today mistaken for
strike breakers and were severely
beaten by strike pickets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
To Form New Cabinet.

Melbourne. Victoria, Aug 18.-A
new cabinet has been formed with Mr
Reid as premier and minister of ex-
ternal affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Georgia Whites Continue
Slaughter of the
Blacks.
SAYIT is NO RACE WAR
Merely Taking Measures 10 Rid
the Country of a Ger
tain Class.

Statesboro. Ga. Aug. 1S.-The Casti-
CATION of the negroes continued yes
terday following the burning at the
state Tuesday. The developments in
clude: One negro found dead by the
roadside, his body pierced by two bull
lets: two negroes, father and son, shot
in their cabin by marauders; a half
dozen cases of hogging, which are of
nightly occurrence, too frequent to
excite more than passing notice.
Scene Shifts.
The scene of the excitement has
shifted from Statesboro 10 the rich ag-
ricultVral region surrounding the town.
At Riggs mill. several white planters
deliberately planned how to rid the
neighborhoOd of the negroes. Individ-
ual negroes were marked for laShingS
and last night part of the program was
carried out black man and a black
woman have been marked at Regis
ter. Their offenses are a disrcspect-
full protest against white supremacy.
Not II Race War.
is all on one side. 1t is a determined
effort on the part of the large class of
citizens to rid the community of the
class of blacks that is said to have
made life unsafe. Men of property
and family make no secret of inten-
tions or approval of drastic measures.
If the lash will not quell the undesir-
able population or cause them to
leave, sterner measures. will follow.
so say leaders.
Militia Resigns.
II is said the Statesboro militia have
prepared designations for the COVER
nor. July Daly's efforts to quiet the
mob were heroic. No one will be sur
prised to hear of further violence.
Handy Bell, one of the suspects who
was discharged from the Jail yestcr-
day on account of lack of evidence was
shot TO death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Lockstep Abolished in Iowa Prison.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, Aug. 1S.-Ward-
en- Hunter. of the state penitentiary
at AnamOsa has abolished the lock-
step, and United States military tao
tics hereafter will be used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
McCABE FOR WAR
Methodist Bishop Declares America
Should Fight Tur-
key.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AT STAKE
Believes United States and England
Should Join to Secure it
Throughout World.

Milwaukee, Aug. 18.-Bishop Nc
Cabe of the Methodist church, who
was in Milwaukee yesterday on his
return east from Marinette, said the
time had come when the whole Chris
tion would should rise and compel the
Turk to grant religious liberty to the
ArmenianS.
Minister that | am" said the bish-
op, Il would be glad to see battleships
steaming up the BOsporus to demand
of the sultan not only that he grant
the indemnity asked for by the United
States, but demand for religious lib
erty, and if the demand was refused
that the command be given for the
ships to open fire. l think the time
has come when the United States and
England should unite in an alliance
and demand religious liberty all over
the world. War is certainly terrible,
but the work OF the soldier often re-
suits in good God often uses the sol
dier to go ahead and prepare the way
for his religious work and the uplift-
ing of the people,
Turk Heard From.
ConstantinOple. Aug. 1S.-The porte
has addressed a formal note TO the
American legation confirming its un-
dertaking to accord equal treatment
TO American schools and kindred insti-
tutions with that granted to the most
favored nation, subject to the accom-
plishment of the usual department for
malities." In spite of the seeming res
ervation 1t is not believed the porte
will raise further difficulties or run
the risk of creating a fresh crisis,
which American diplomatic circles de-
clare would follow promptly any fail
ure to Loyalty carry out the arrange
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18

harbor basin, will constitute a grave
danger to the remainder of the Port
Arthur fleet now there. in the opinion
of military experts. and a third dash
for safety in the open sea likely will be
made.
Japs FIankInE Movement.
Lao Yang, Aug. 1S.-A general Jap
anese thanking movement is develop
ing to the east and parallel with the
railway. The movement involves the
whole mass Of troops from Dalin pass.
% miles southwest Tatchekiao. to Dio-
dinshan, on the Taitse river. 35 miles
southeast of Mukden. 1t is evident
these troops have combined with the
object of forcing the Russians out of
Lao Yang without a fight. and thus
securing advantageous winter quarters.
Not Enough Men.
1t is not thought the Japanese have
enough men to consummate the move
ment until the release of a large num-
ber of the troops now besieging Port
Arthur. Three days of rain has tenn
porarily checked all movements. Chi
nese bandits are move active than
ever. They again blew up the rail
way near here and fired during the
night on train bearing Col. Spirido-
roff, OF the Amur railroad battalion.
Return TO VIadIvOstOk.
London, Aug 1S.-A dispatch TO
the Central News from Vladivostok
dated Aug. i, says the cruisers Ros-
sia and Gromoboi OF the Vladivostok
squadron have returned 10 VIadivos-
tok.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Noted norwegian Dead.

Noted Norwegian Dead.
Christiana, Norway. Aug. 15.-Sivert
Nielsen, former president of Sorthing,
is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
Coal Lighters Burn.

London, Aug. 1S.-According to the
correspondent of the Telegraph at Che
foo. refugees bring news of the seri-
Gus condition of affairs at Port Ar
thur They say the Japanese shells
have ignited lighters. which contained
supplies of coal. resulting in a terrific
COnfagration. Many buildings have
been demolished and the hospitals are
crowded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
shells Instead of Surrender.

Che Foo. Aug. 1S.-Russians and
Chinese who left Port Arthur last
night night declare the Russians began
firing at the time set for replying to
the Japanese demand.
They confirm reports that there are
seven Russian ships in Port Arthur
in addition to- torpedo boats and de
stroycrs. and aver the Japanese lost
10000 men the last ten days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18
VIII Keep RyeshiteIni.
All Offers Refused.

Toxic. Aug 1S.-Gen. Stoessel, com
mander of Port Arthur, has refused to
surrender and has declined the offer
of the Japanese for the removal OF the
non-combatants there. It is expected
the Japanese final attack will be re-
Smmed Immediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-18

St Petersburg. Aug. 1S.-It is learn
ed officially the cruisers Gromoboi and
Rossia have reached VladivOstok con-
siderably damaged. The Rossia lost
two officers killed
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-04-08

paredness Of the American fleet the
wearing and seagoing qualities of the
vessels, the equality of battleships and
cruisers i'm speed, and the efficiency Of
equipment and personnel. The cruise
brought out in strong light, also, the
advantages of our way stations on the
Pacific.
Ten years ago Honolulu. Guam, and
the Philippines were foreign territory.
We had no stations where American
warships crossing the Pacific in time Of
war could coal. Now we have coaling
stations at convenient points on our
own territory, and battleships and
cruisers that can sweep across the
great ocean and be i'm readiness at any
point on the cruise or at the end to
meet an enemy.
The lesson of this cruise is as i'm
pressive as the fight of the torpedo
hotillas off Port Arthur and it is not
likely to be ignored by any naval
pOwer.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-04-08
MoRTGAGEE's NOTICE OF INTEN-
TON TO FORECLOsE MORT
GAGE AND OF SALE.

IN accordance with power of sale
contained in that certain mortgage
made by James H. Hakuole of Homo
lulu, Island of Oahu, Territory of Ha-
wall, to A. L. Shaw of said Honolulu,
dated the 29th day of November, A. d.
1902, and recorded in the Registrars
Office, Oahu, in Liber 247 on pages 60
and 60, notice is hereby given that said
Mortgage intends to foreclose said
mortgage for conditions broken, to wit:
the nonpayment of principal and inter-
est when due, and upon said foreclos-
ure will sell at public auction at the
auction rooms of las. r. Morgan, Ka-
ahumanu street, Honolulu, on Satur-
day, the End day of January, A. D.
1904 at IL o'clock M. Of said day, the
premises described in said mortgage
as below specified.
Further particulars can be had Of
the undersigned or at the auction
rooms of Jas. F Morgan.
A. L. SHAW,
Mortgage.