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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

Chile has recognized the independ-
cncc Of Panama.
Prices have risen 100 per cent. at
lIarbin. ManchIria, Cn some articles.
y Mississippi convict camp sergeant
issued an order against curSiug. and
one vi the convictS has complained TO
the state. board that he cannot get
work out of Il team OF oxen unless lie
Swc,:Ts.
The Hammond Uud.D city council has
voted IL rifry-year franchise tO'the Ham
mOnd Whiting ana East Chicago
Street Hallway company.
Members of the board of lady man
ayers OF tie Worlds fair ut st. Louis
were poisoned by oyster cocktails
served for luncheon.
Morton Fox died at Dover. Del, as
the result of the shock sustained by
the los OF his entire family i'll the
Ircquois theater horror.
Frank Day. son c: Judge Day. of
the Third judicial circuit, committed
suicide al Findlay. o. being deSpond-
elt over the death of his wife.
William Henry Harrison Murray. the
\
Murray" is dead at GuilfOrd, Conn,
aged "a.
The Japanese naval prize court has
upheld the legality of the capture of
steamers.
The known dead as a result of the
collapse of the New York skyscraper
number nine. with five missing.
At Columbus, o., Louis .. Harmon
has been sentenced to death i'll the
chair Oh June Il next for the murder
u George Gcyer. Il farmer.
The thermometer fell forty degrees
III eight hours at Parkersburg. w. Va,
dropping from Us TO - degrees.
DR.. Leila :. Mckee has resigned the
presidency of the Western Female col
lege ut Oxford, o.. and she will be sue
ceeded by DR.. Lillian w johnson, Of
Memphis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

sure PROSPERITY. and nearly all branch
e. of the glass industry are now eN-
periencing hard times.
The National Glass Budget of Feb
- tells as that the window glass
workers have finally decided to accept
reductions in wages averaging from
1872 TO > per cent. 1t says these re-
ductions are not radical enough to
start up the fires in many Of the nu-
merous idle plants and intimates that
further reductions must be made
soon.
mother article in this same journal
i entitled National Factories All
Idle The National Glass company
i the backbone of the flint glass
trust. Its eight plants employ. about
1000 workers. The trust l. attempt
ing To make lis shops non-union and.
"a he glass business is now very dull.
IL viii probably be successful.
The glass factories Of the country
have been running not To exceed two
thirds Of the time during, the last
year If protection brings prosperity.
why i this industry so in the dumps ?
High tariffs compel people 10 pay two
prices for glass; do they help the
workers?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
"Pash" Warner,

When NeSpa>ian Warner started
oat on his scheme To capture The re
publican nomination for governor ii
was conceded that he would surely Sc
cure the Mclean county delegates "a
hr va~ 80 we'll known throughout
that section. The campaign was vag-
ed fiercely between all the candidates.
but GOV. Yates rounded az the whole
gan" ami walked away with every del
eoatc. There seems To- he something
about the governors campaigning
that attracts the people and gains
their confidence. lie certainly j. put
ting mp the cleanc>f fight among the
whole bunch. Wen. il does look A. IL
"pa>h" Warmers ambition has over
lcaPei Itself and he Will really have
to run again for congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Senator Dick.

Cleveland Press: There = no rea-
son Ia believe that Gen. Charles Dick.
who has been elected To represent
Ohio in he senate Of the United
SIatcs- viii not discharge the duties
OF his rfiice a. honestly and intcI'i-
gently a. any of the long list of as
t;nguished OhioarlS who have proceed
el him.
AL the talk and cartoons in the
democratic news papers. representing
Dick a. small mam in big job. are
premature and unfair.
One thing can be said trutbfuliy OF
thc new senator that can he said
tTuthfulIy of very few men who have
gone 10 the United States senate dur
ing the past - wears. either from
Ohio or any ether state-he did not
buy his seat
lie j. a poor man: not only poor a.
compared with nine out of every 10
members ,f the milliunaire> club. To
which he has been elected. but actu-
ally poo.
This of Itself j. retire hing. and even
if there We're any reason To doubt
Senator Dicks mental ability (Which
there i uoD the election Of a poor
man Z, ihe United states senate by
one or the richest states in the union
l. caU>c for rejoicing.
~ political organizer aud -en-
cral. Senator Dick has proven his abil-
itN in a du<en campaigns: a. mem
her OF The lower house of congress. he
has SeIfCd his district for seyera!
terms al least well "a. If not bet
ter than the average member of that
boslN.
Until Gen Dick demonstrates his
mNorthiue~s for the high office u
which ne mas been elevated. even the
hostile opposition press ought To he
loyal enough To Ohio and fair enough
TO l.ecr it, claws off her new senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
OIL AND GAS EXGITEM sET
IN HENDERSON COUNTY

Residents of Henderson county are
worked up 70 a high pitch of excite
ment Indications which poiut TO the
county becoming great oil and gas
center have been found. An expert
from the Pennsylvania oil fields has
been ON the ground. and after thor
ough examination has declared the
county To he fairly reekinS with oil.
The strongest indications OF great
subterranean wealth are found al
Pinkham slough. seven miles south of
Burlington. on this side of the river.
between Carman and LomaN. For
some time past there have been ru-
mor> that this district gave promise
of oil and gas From time tn time
new Indications were discovered and
finally number Of Henderson coun-
~ men determined to learn. if possi-
BILE, whet her or not the pro>p poets war
ranted any further investigation.
These men finally banded together
and secured the services Of an expert
from the eastern fields. He made Il
thorough examination. and according
to the Henderson County Journal de
clared the county to be reeking with
oil" So the oil craze has been start
ed afresh among Henderson county
men. y company has been started of
interested parties for the purpose of
pecting and the capital stock.
$40, 900. has been raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
The Case of Apostle smoot.

There are pretty good indications
that the SmOOt case is not to. be de-
cided by the senate at this tseSsion.
The delay in undertaking theI investi-
CATION is said to be Que to bipartisan
purpose. Nearly all the Republican
members of the senate favor retaining
Smoot. but the moral sent ment OF the
country is so strongly opposed to his
being allowed to retain hiSVSeat that
many senators do not wish ITO 20 on
record before the election. There is
also Il partisan advantage 10 be gained
by delaying action. The Mormon
church is a powerful political factor in
several of the western states and holds
the balance of power between the par
ties. The apostles of the church can
deliver the electoral vote of Utah and
Idaho whichever way their interest
dictates. and they are powerful fac
tor also in some other states.
BY holding up the SmOOt case the
Republicans have club in>their hands
that will keep the Mormon' church in
line until the presidential campaign is
over and thus assure the electoral vote
of the Mormon states for the Republic
an ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
C..R.LS p. Railway Rates

Low One-way rates to a number Of
points in North Dakota and Canadian
Northwest March /. :. i. - and 20.
Low one-way and round-trip tickets
ON sale To Il number of oints in the
west. south and southwest March l
and -.
Very low one-way rates - points
IN California. Arizona. Oregon, Wash
ington. Idaho and Montana every day
from March : to April 60. The only
line running through tourist as well
as Pullman cars from Rock Island to
California.
Cali at city ticket office. 1929 Second
avenue. for full information or print
ed matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

MIR. Eciya Lockwood. who once ran
for the presidency. has been in Wash
ington looking after some legislation
IN which ~h" j. Interested. One after
noon she appeared on the floor 81 the
house escorted by Col. Ike Hill. the
democratic whip. "Grcat Scott" eN-
claimed Champ Clark. here's Ike Hill
and Mis- Democracy" The remark
WAS heard by Mrs. Lockwood. Who
laughed good naturedly and waved
her hand ~ tie Mi-Sourian. Look
out. Champ" said another congress
man. this j. leap year. YOU know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

$3.50 Peoria to Houston and San
Antonio. Texas. and return. and ali
intermediate points. Tuesday. March
and -. Via Illinois Central railroad
and New Orleans. Return limit ~
days from date of sale; stop-overs al
lowed ON route. Don't miss this OPP
portunity to see the south. Splendid
service Write or call on Us for full
information. City ticket office. 329
Main street. Peoria; phone 800. G. y.
Smith. commercial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

DR.. Parkhurst'S attention has been
called to Il morning newspaper ac-
count Of an interview with his dear
old friend. Thomas {. Platt. and par
ticularlr Ia the senator's assertion.
Il am IN town for business and relg-
ion Then with cnntempfuous
snort: why use eight words when
six would do" If Platt X going in
for religion il must he for business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

The ms piration of the Japanese Is
Ito die for his majesty. the emperor"
Whatever the basis of his faith and
yearnine. the Jap i Il brave fighter,
with no impulse To shrink from the
periis Of battle. and the clash of
arms i not TO him Il sound of terror.
Display Of desperate Nalor has thus
carly been frequent on the japanese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
One-Way Settlers Rates to North and
south Dakotaa AI4.

The C.. NJ. d st. =. railway viii sell
one-way settlers tickets to points in
North and South Dakota at rate OF
SI4. Children of half-rate age at one
half of the above rate. Dates of sale.
March l. :. Is. -, 20 and April >, -,
70 and 70. 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

Air. Smoot i getting a pretty good
dose of his own name in the >ena-
torial Investigation as to the po!yga-
nous anteccdents and tendencies of
the Utah states man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
The whole Glass Industry i'm Bad
Way.

Tie hghly protected glass indus
tries are having their own troubles
during these Dingley tariff days. Al
though the duties ON most kinds of
glass viii average nearly 100 per cent
vet they are not high enough TO in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

Another suit has been filed against
Patti. The suits now outnumbeT the
fare~eils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly At 1874 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED at
he postoface as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Friday, March +. 1904.

They're wearing straw hats in Den
yer. Bet they're panamas. too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

TERSfs-DaiIy. 10 cents per week. weekly,
per year IN advance.
All communications of zrgumentative
character. political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles Will be printed over fictitious
signatures
correspondence solicited from every town
sefp in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
MERCHANTS
information Bureau

Records are kept of people moving,
arriving or leaving Davenport. Credit
reports furnished on application. Di-
rectories of North and South Dakota,
Missouri, Iowa. Wisconsin. Peoria and
Chicago. Branch of the Bergman
Collection Agency, 2O7-209 Brady
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
TAKING OF THE NEGROES.

Ah4NG OE LIE NEI1KOESs
After the mob has overpowered
the soldiers, the Jail was entered
and the negroes secured.
Reid was taken down one stair
way with a rope about his neck,
and Cato down the other, both
pleading for their lives.
The crowd numbered about
500. They dragged the men
along, shouting and cheering
along the roadway leading to the
Hodges homestead, where the
five members of the family had
been murdered and burned.
That was their destination. The
heat was so intense that the
crowd wearied when two miles
of the six-mile route had been
traversed. Going several hum
dred yards from the road, the
crowd halted. The two negroes
were made to seat themselves on
a log. They were told that they
had but a short time to live and
that they should confess.
Reid was the first to speak.
He confessed, duplicating other
negroes, as he had in the court
room. He denied, however, that
he had taken an active part in
the murder.
Cato answered incoherent1y.
BURN" CRIES CROWD.
The crowd moved across a
field to a strip of woodland. Sew
era1 men climbed two trees and
called for ropes.
Burn them, burn Them" cried
the crowd. Cato begged to be
shot or hanged, saying he was
innocent. Some of the more hui
name wanted to grant this re-
quest, but they were in the mi
nority. The rest wanted to visit
the same death upon the negroes
that they had visited upon the
Hodges family.
To a large stump, twelve feet
high, the negroes we're chained
with their backs to the stump.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
Mob at Statesboro Burned Reid and Cato at
Stake and Shot Three Other Negroes
Suspected Of Having Helped
Murder Hodges Family.

Statesboro, Aug. 10. = This
afternoon at 1:21 o'clock, a de-
termined mob charged upon the
court house, overpowered the
military, secured Cato and Reid,
who had been found guilty after
a legal trial, and sentenced to be
hanged, took them two miles
from Statesboro and there ex-
acted the fearful penalty.
MOB VERY QUIET.
The forenoon passed quietly,
the trial of Paul Reid, the ring
leader in the murder, being con-
cluded and verdict of guilty
rendered. Sentence was imposed
upon both him and Will Cato,
sentenced the day before, and
September 9th was the date fixed
for the execution.
The crowd assem- b1ed about the
court house was not so large as
yesterday. Nor was it so threat
ening, though, for that matter,
there was never much parade.
There was a quiet about the
crowd that augured the worst,
and the determination of the
countrymen who had come in
from miles around for the trial
was never to be doubted.
NO INTIMATIoN OF CRISIS.
Up to the hour of noon there
was no intimation that so soon
was to be enacted the terrible
climax. In the trial of Reid lit
tie delay was caused, and upon
it's conclusion the prisoners, as
before, were hustled into the
witness room, where a strong
guard of military was mounted
over them.
In the corridors the agitation
began. The spectators left the
court room, and from the lawn
outside many entered the hall
ways. Shortly before 10 o'clock
the crowd was addressed by a
tall man, who seemed to infame
it greatly. He called on those
about him to follow him.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
STORY OF BUTCHER
OF HODGES FAMILY
One Of the Most Awful Crimes
In the History Of the State
Confessed by Negroes.

Statesboro, Ga, August TO-
The murder of the Hodges
family was probably the most
horrible ever committed in
Georgia. The family consisted
of Henry R. Hodges, his wife
and three little children.
BUTCHERED AT NIGHT.
All we're butchered on the
night of July %, at their home 6
miles from Statesboro and their
home burned.
The remains we're found in the
ruins of the home. There we're
blood stains outside the building,
and investigation showed that
Hodges, his wife and one child
had their skulls broken ap-
parently with an ak. There
we're no signs of an assault upon
the younger children, but they
were too young to protect them
selves from the flames.
Mr.. Hodges was found with
his skull crushed in as though
from the blow of an ak.
Mrs. Hodges head and body
had been beaten with some blunt
instrument.
The body of little girl was
horribly mangled.
The two other chi1dren's
bodies did not show any signs OF
violence, and it is supposed they
we're victims of the flames and
not the murderous blows of their
assailants.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN.

A photographer was present
and the crowd was cleared back
that he might get several views
of the men bound at the stake
and ready for the burning.
The scene which followed beg
CARS description. Cheers rent
the air, as men almost crazed
with the hatred of the men being
punished, saw the cruel flames
drinking up the life blood. Just
as the match was applied to the
pyre, one of those in front asked
Reid if he didn't want to tell the
truth before he died.
Eyes sir; I killed Mr.. and Mrs.
Hodges, he replied.
WHO killed the children?" he
was asked.
Handy Bell" came the re-
spouse, as the flames leaped up
ward, and further questioning
was impossible in the wild tu-
multi. The spectacle was fright
full.
AS the flames reached Reid s
naked, oil-soaked skin, he twisted
his head around in an endeavor
to choke himself and avoid the
fearful torture. Only once did
he complain. He said:
Lord, have mercyw
Cato screamed in agony and
begged that he be shot. His
heavy hair, which was oil-soaked,
was almost the first thing the
flames fastened on, and scream
ing with agony, while the hemp
rope became a collar of fire
around his neck, a thrill of horror
ran through the frames of the
more timid. Before the flames
had quenched Cato's life, the
rope was burned in two and his
head swung from side to side as
he endeavored to avoid the fiery
tongue. For only about three
minutes was he visible to the
crowd, before the great pile of
fagots made a wall of flame which
the wind wiped around on Cato's
side and<hid him from view.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
Russians Still Holding Out at
Port Arthur Against Jdpancs
Under Flag Of Truce, Jap Officer Dem
Surrender Of Fortress---Forrnal Reply|
Will Be Made In a Few Hours.

st. Petersburg, Aug. IA
rumor isagain in circulation here
that Port Arthur has fallen, but
the source is not traceable and it
seems to have no more foundation
than the previous rumors to the
same effect.
AS cab1ed to the Associated
Press from Toxic today the an
swer of the commander of Port
Arthur to the Japanese demand
for the surrender of the fortress
is only expected today. Conse-
quent1y it is not possible that
news of the fall of Port Arthur
can have reached St. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-THE
announcement of the mikado's
offer to allow non-comb atants to
leave Port Arthur coupled with
the demand for the surrender of
the garrison causes a revu1sion
of feeling here. The original re-
port that non-combatants would
be permitted to- depart before
the storming operations began
was regarded as humane and
considerate act.
The war Office is without Off
cial confirmation of the summons
served on General Stoesse1 but
not the slightest idea exists in
military circles that he will yield
so long as food and ammunition
hold out without fight, even to
to protect defense1ess women and
other non-combatants from the
horrors of bombardment.
General StOessel, as an ind II
pendent commander, would has
a perfect rightunder the Russia
military regulations to surrend IS
at his discretion, saida memb
of the general staff to the CORES
pondent of the Associated Preas.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18

FLEETWOOD THROWN AT HIS HEAD
Reid was the first to exhibit
Inconsistencies, and was per-
haps the first dead. Before the
Continued on Fourth Page.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18
TWO NEGROES BURNED At The STAK

With trace chains the men were
dashed to the stump. Then a
wagon load of pine wood was
hauled to the spot. 1t was piled
around the men and ten gallons
of kerosene was thrown over
them.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18

but it may be safely All
that a man of Stoessel's W
will not create a new pree
for the Russian history
military system does not HI
single case where a conn
yielded a fortress on the all
of the enemy in order to 81
fight. Sebastopol was take
Storm"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-18

Toxic, Aug. 17.-11 a. ns
hundred and one of the cf
the Russian armored Mid
Rurik, sunk in the engaa
Sunday with the japanese
dron, commanded by a
Kamimura, have been la
Sasebo.
One man died and ~
survivors are wounded
them seriously, and
morta1ly.
The number
cued has not bee
as all the survivo
when captured
off their CID
cruiser sink.
sible to disa
from the
former are
A suppl
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-10-01
IAUKEA THINKS
He WILL WIN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE SAYS
SIGNS ARE ENCOURAGING ON
HAWAII ISLAND.

Cob Curtis p. Iaukea the Democratic
nominee for Congress, arrived this
morning from Hilo on the steamer XII
nau. after nearly a months campaign
ing tour of the Big Island. He was
accompanied by John Manase who has
stumped Hawaii with him
II feel greatly encouraged with the
prospect" said Col. Iaukea. Il believe
that we will carry Hawaii at the com
ing election. Our legislative ticket is
strong and l anticipate a number of
the nominees being elected
II have been on Hawaii for nearly a
month. During that time, l have visit
ed every section and made a thorough
tour of the island. While we held
meetings of course, my trip was made
more with the object of a personal cam
paign. whereby / would make a per-
sonal canvass among the residents of
the different sections.
Il do not anticipate returning to Ha-
wall again before the election. 1t is
my opinion that We can rely upon car
rylng that island. On Monday l will
leave for Maui to remain two week
making tour Of that island. From
Maui l will return to Honolulu and
then go TO Kauai for about a week re.
turning then to Honolulu in order tC
devote the last few weeks before the
campaign to the island of Oahu. l viii
, also visit Molokai,"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-10-01
"CHARLEY'S AUNT"

Charley's Aunt the performance th"t
made such a hit on Thursday evening
is to be repeated tonight at the opera
house. The production deserves a
crowded house and should get it.
The play is a delightful comedy from
start to finish and is acted by clever
people with ambition to get every laugh
out of many ludicrous complications.
1t is thought likely that many of the
Buffalo's people may attend tonight
and thev may feel assured of an even
ing's hearty entertainment. Seats are
on sale durg the day at Wall Nichols
and Company and later at the opera
house.
All the elaborate features of the first
performance are to be repeated includ-
ing Kaais select string orchestra to
make the intervals musical. Ernest
Kaai will render a mandolin solo during
the third act
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-10-01
HE USED HIGH LEE.

HILO, September 27.-Two japanese,
Okinaga Kenaoka and Hiratsuka Ku-
taro We're endeavoring to break horse
to drive single on Front street last
Friday morning and when the animal
refused to bulge applied a quantity
Of high life" This is a volatile liquid
which evaporates like ether, when eX-
posed TO the air, and when applied to
the skin gives a sensation Of freezing.
Animals go wild when even small
quantity Of ligh life is thrown upon
them, and invariably run or smash
things to get away from the singing
of the drug. The animal in question
was not SLOW In responding to the high
life application and proceeded to run
down Front street, narrowly averting
several collisions and finally dumping
out the occupants of the cart in front OF
the Hilo Mercantile Co. Aside from
several bruises and three broken teeth,
the Japs suffered no serious injuries.
They We're Immediately put under ar
rest, and the $40 bail was forfeited in
the police court yesterday.