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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
PULL REPORT
DENOUNCED
congressman Vie in an
Attack Upon Bris-
tow.
DESIRE HIS SCALP
Lower House Viii Prob
ably Investigate
Own Members.

Washington, March 10. = GroSvenor
raised storm of applause in the house
by the vigorous manner in which he
denounced the report ON the congress
sional pull" The matter came up on
resolution for an investigation of the
alleged postoffice crookedness by a
committee of five. OverstEeet, discuss
ing the matter, said of the report just
published: 1T can be said with abb
solute assuranceof accuracy that there
was in no instance any violation of
any law whatever by any member of
congress in making any recommended
ton either for increase of clerk hire
allowance or increase of rent of post
was no need for any further investiga-
ton.
GrOsvenOr DenOunces the Report.
Amid a storm of applause lasting
for several minutes GrOsvenor. who
was named in the report said that this
was Il pretty good specimen of the
readiness with which the newspapers
of the country and the great body of
the people grasp n publication or
statement and assume evil where they
might assume good. He convulsed the
house by reading an editorial which
referred TO Speaker Cannon and Rep
reSentatives Payne and Hill as having
been taken ''red-handed," but speaking
seriously he said. it was in accord
with the views of % per cent of the
newspapers of the country.
Declares 1t IA Malicious Libel.
The report was Il malicious libel on
191 members of the house and senate.
Il submit" said he. that the investi-
CATION which the gentleman from Indi-
aan has been apoloGiZing for is an
outrage and a violation of every prin-
ciple of Justice" Prolonged applause
followed this statement. In order to
Show what he termed the infinite ras-
cality'' of the BristOw report Grosve-
nor explained the cases in which
his name was mentioned. Il will re-
sign my seat tomorrow" he said,
pounding his desk, IF there is any
thing irregular or improper in what
I did"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
AMERICAN WOMAN is NOT
WIFE OF EMPEROR OF KOREA

Washington. March 1910 much
currency has been obtained in the press
by a story that the emperor of Korea
had married Il United States woman
named Emily Brown that United
State Minister Allen. at Seoul. has
been obliged to print identical replies
TO a number of women correspondents
denying the truth of the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
Thousands Seek Refuge
From Springfield
MObs.
MILITIA KEPT BUSY
Negroes in Other States
Offer to Send
Help.

Springfield. o., March 10.-TEere is
reign of mob terrcr in this town.
The mob has determined to drive all
the negroes out of town and THE city
authorities have shut up all negro re-
sorts. There are fifteen companies OF
state troops here. and yet the streets
are full of mobs. While there are H.
600 negroes in this city none are seen
anywhere. Demonstrations in yelling
and jc2ring are made against the
militia. The body of Dixon, the negro,
was taken to the cemetery in COW
cred wagon and buried. The order
for saloons to remain closed is OBJ
served, but no attention is paid to the
mayors proclamation for people to
keep from congregating or remaining
eff the streets
Negroes Take to the Woods.
1t is thought that hundreds OF ne
groes are out in the woods around
the city. as they cannot be found
within the limits. There are two or
three among what are called bad
negroes that are said to be wanted by
the crowds. and the negroes fear 9TH
ers are wanted. Telegrams are be-
ing received by negrOs from their fell
lows in other states Offering help. The
pastor of a colored church in Kansas
City wired to a pastor here: ''If you
want any aid from Kansas call on us.
We are prepared to come to your res
cue"
Driven Out of Their Homes.
The colored people here now are
afraid to be seen getting telegnms or
mail. The west end of the levee was
cleaned OUT yesterday by the mob,
and no white man would work with
moving vans and no white man would
accept the goods in storage. The work
had to be done by colored men under
guard of the militia. and most Of the
goods from the dismantled places are
piled up in the open yards of colored
people. None could be left on the
premises of white people who feared
that their own property would thus
be endangered.
Places of Refuge Full.
The infirmarieS and other places OF
refuge are filled with aged negroes
and women and children, the male
members of whose families have taken
to the woods, and it is now feared
that there will yet be mobilization
in the adjoining forests that may make
a dangerous march on the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10

governor by acclamation. The platform
instructs for Roosevelt, pays a tribute
to Hanna, stands for unadulterated
protection and fndorseS every detail Of
the administration policy.
There was Il good deal of disorder
after speeches praising Gov. Bailey
when r. W. Blue declared that peo-
pie must stop praising Bailey, and was
drowned out by catcalls, misses end
cheers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
PIaces of Reruge FuII.
sHINGLE MANUFACTURERS
WILL FIGHT UNION LABOR

Escanaba Mich. March 10. - The
Shingle Manufacturers Association Of
the Northwest held its annual meet
ciples to reserve the right to hire who
ever 1t chooses and at whatever scale
of wages mutually agreed upon; TO
allow no Interference by unions. TO
guard against sympathetic strikes,
lcckouts and boycotts. aud TO dis
clarge men as 1t sees fit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
nIichigan want. TO Know.

Lansing. Mich, March 10. - The
state board of health will inquire Of
Missouri authorities how it was that
two bodies of persons, who died OF
diphtheria. were shipped from Edger-
ton. Mo, to Muskegon, without the
health officer of the latter place being
informed. As a result of this negli-
gence the young daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Creekbaum is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
.rnmncn rrom a rrnin 10 penth.

Chicago. March 1O.-The body OF
Louis Pruiseing, OF Milwaukee,. was
found near CIybourn avenue on the
Chicago and Northwestern railway.
PTuissfng had evidently jumped from
a soutil-bound train at Clybourn juno
tion, and was struck by u north-bound
train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
LARGER PENSION
FOR LOSS OF SIGHT
Senate Passes Bill Increasing sol
diers' Allowance TO
500.

Washington. March 10-The senate
today PASSED among other bills one
increasing to 500 month the PEN
sicn of eN-seldiers and eX-sailors of
the United States who have lost both
eyes or become totally blind on ac-
count of their service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
kreinke Held without Bail.

South Bend. Ind, March 10.-Will-
lam Kreinke. who several days ago
confessed to be an accomplice. while
charging James Costello with the muir
der of William Runyan, has been ar
raigned on charge of murder in the
first degree on complaint of Isaac
Runyan. father of the murdered man.
Kreinke was held to await the action
of the grand jury without bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
Citr cnnnot ReguIate the Charge..

jefferson City. Mo-. March 10.-The
supreme court enbanc decided that
the charter of Kansas { y did not
give the city authority TO pass an or
dinance regulating telephone charges
in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
low aIan.Drnns neni.

Burlington. Ia. March 1o.-Dr. l. p
Wilson. past grand high priest of the
Iowa Royal Arch Grand chapter,
dropped dead OF heart disease. He was
o. years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
OPERATION PERFORMED
ON SENATOR TILLMAN

Washington, March 10.-Senator
Tillman. of South Carolina, was oper-
ated on today to relieve an abscess of
the left tonsil. The result was pro-
nounced satisfactory and his condi-
ton i reported much better:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
HEARST SCORES
In RHODE ISLAND
First Democratic State Convention
Gives Him Majority of
Delegates.

Providence, r. l., March 1O.-At the
democratic convention here today
eight delegates TO the St. Louis con-
vention Were named. They were un-
instructed. but five of them are in
favor of the nomination of William r.
Hearst for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
DEFEATS THE MAD
MULLAH'S FORCES
Battle in Which $50 Are Killed and
5000 Camels Cap
tured.

Berbera, Somalland, March TO-
Gen. Manager succeeded in surprising
the Mad Mullah's adherents Feb %,
killing $50 of them and capturing
5000 camels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
ROOSEVELT DENIES TAKING
HAND IN ILLINOIS FIGHT

Washington. March 1O.-An author
itative denial has been made that the
president has expressed desire that
one of the candidates for the govern
orslip of Illinois should not be nom
mated. 1t IS stated that the president
has not and viii not make any state
ment that be is Tor or against any
candidate for governor Of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
SAN FRANCISCO CUT OFF
BY A FIERCE WINDsTORM

Portland. Ore. March 1O.-A record
breaking windstorm has practically
isolated San Francisco. Telegraphic
communication is entirely cut off to-
day from the north and east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
EDWARD w. HOCH
UP FOR GOVERNOR
Kansas Republicans Nominate Edi-
tor Of the Marion
Herald.

Wichita, Kan, March 10.-At the
Republican state convention held here,
Edward w Hoch, editor of The Her
aid, of Marion. was nominated for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
News of Battle at Sea
Still Await
ed.
JAPS GAIN ON LAND
Fleet Still Hamnering
Away at Port
Arthur.

Port Arthur, March 1O.-The Jap
anese feet appeared off the harbor at
midnight and bombarded the city in=
termittently until this morning.
The Russians replied to the Japan
ese fire.
Baked by Gale.
Port Arthur. March 1O.-A message
from the signal station at II last night
announced the appearance of the Jap
anese squadron on the horizon. Fifty
minutes later the shore batteries
fire on the japanese vessels. y gale
sprung up and the attacking fleet soon
withdrew
Russians Defeated on Land
London, March 10.-A dispatch to
The Times from Wei-Hai-Wei, dated
authority that collision between Jap
anese and Russian troops has &C.
CURED near Hai Ju, Korea (fifty-four
miles northwest of Chemulpo), which
resulted in the defeat of the Rus
slams"
Facts Are Scarce.
London, March 10.-T7he news from
the Far East this morning is again
meager, as 10 facts at least. There
is no confirmation of an engagement
at sea between Urius squadron and
the Russians, but Toxic cable says
that the Japanese bombarded Port
Dalny CTalienwan) on the night of the
Sth. ana later attacked Port Arthur.
Of fl
Russian sources, nor are details at
hand. y cable from ChefoO says the
japanese are at Fung- Wang Chang
and Tushan. the first being forty-fiye
miles north of Antung. and the last
near the mouth of the Yalu, and both
ON the flank and perhaps in the rear
of the Russians.
\ Port Arthur dispatch says it is
rumored there that Japanese squad
ron has appeared again Off NIadivos-
tok. but this may refer to one of the
two recent visits of that squadron TO
Vladivostok.
China Is Warned.
Paris. March 1O.-It i officially con-
firmed that the Russian minister at
Pekin has made firm representations
to the Chinese government concern
ing the activity of Chinese troops
along the Manchurian frontier, with
pointed intimation Of the defensive
measures Russia may be compelled to-
adopt.
Officers Must be Neutral.
Washington. March 1O.-Thc prcsi-
dent today. after a conference with
Secretary Hay. issued an executive or
der directing all government officials.
civil military and naval. To observe
not only the presidents proclamation
cf neutrality in the pending war be-
tween Russia and Japan, but also toI
abstain from either action or speech
which can legitimately cause irrita-
tion To either of the combatants. The
president expresses the hope that the
war may end at the earliest possible
moment with the smallest possible
loss To those engaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
SAvETH EPRISONER
Sheriff and Prominent Citizens of
Carbondale Turn the
Trick.
MOB AFTER NEGRO's LIFE
Held for Criminal Assault Upon a
School Teacher a Month
Ago.

Murphysboro, H., March 1O.-Sev-
enty-five Carbondale citizens attempt
ed to take a negro from the Jail here
today to lynch him. The sheriff frus-
trated the plan, however, with the
aid of prominent citizens. Deputy
Jack Woodward was wounded in the
attack.
Committed an Assault
The negro, who is named Thomas
Vaughans is charged with a criminal
assault on Il Carbondale school teach
er a month ago. The woman is still
in serious condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
WOULD BOrCorT BRIsTow
Says He Ought To Be Bounced -HiIPs Sc
we're Denunciation.

says ne Ou--hI 10 AbS ESOunccd -AlliPS Sc
we're DenunciatiOn.
Then showing the effects of his in
dienatiOn Grosvenor pounded his desk
again and said: Il condemn the man
that sent that into this house. Can
any sclf-respecting congressman ever
enter the office of the man who will
produce such a document as that?"
This report. he added, would be print
ed abroad and it would be said that
in the United States congress there
We're 191 Tascals. If the pOstofficc de-
partment had some official whose judg-
ment was so dwarfed by the opinion
of congressman the official had bet
ter be turned out. he declared.
The Bristow report. he said in con-
clusion. was conceived in iniquity and
born in sin and was an attack on Il
body of men las free from wrong
doing, corruption, crime and iTregu-
larity as an equal number of men on
the face of the earth'' There was
prolonged applause ON both sides oe
the house rs General GrOsyenor, who
spoke with great fervor and earnest
ness. took his seat.
Butler OF Pennsy ylvania said that
whoever assailcd him was a coward.
Hill OF Connecticut. referring to the
report. said: That document is the
production of liar and a scoundreI."
Hill was loudly apphauded. Kitchin
of North Carolina advocated an in
yestigatiOn to set congressman right
and denounced Bristow. Other Demo
Gratis took the same view. Cooper OF
Wisconsin said he had been informed
that BristOw had never seen the report
as it had been printed. having been
I'll for some days, and he Cooper
thought that abuse of Rristow should
cease. The matter was pending at
adjournment.
DoIngs In Senate.
Washington. March To- - During
consideration CT the army appropria-
tion bin in the senate Bacon protested
against the acceptance Of the Statue OF
Frederick the Great of Germnay Stew
art defended Frederick. The army ap-
preparation bill and the Philippine sup
ply bin were passed. An executive ses-
sion was held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
Six and a Half Million
Damages Done
in East
BY ICE AND WATER
Bridges in Many Cases
Are Torn From
Piers.

Willlesbarre, Pa. March 1O.-Inves-
tigatiOn today shows the Pennsylva-
mia, Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna
railroads were badly damaged along
the lines on the river and it will be
several days before traffic can be re-
sumed. The roadbeds are washed out
in many places and bridges torn and
twisted by masses of ice.
Loss In Millions.
The total damage in all the towns
between Pittsburg and Sunbury is es-
timated at $6,5O0,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10
FUGITIVE CAUGHT
Mark Dunn, Missouri Murderer,
Again in the Hands of
Authorities.
WILL BE EXECUTED TOMORROW
Is at the Point of Death From Pneu-
monia Contracted While
Hiding.

st. Joseph, Mo-, March TO- Mark
Dunn, the murderer who escaped
from the county Jail Monday, after
locking his guard in the Jail, was re-
captured last night IS miles north Of
here. He is at the point of death, suf-
fering from pneumonia. He is to be
hanged tomorrow.
Caught Twice.
Dunn was recaptured twice. a
farmer caught him at the home of
his brother-in-law early Yesterday
morning at Rosendale, Il miles north
Of this city. Later in the day the
guard relaxed his vigilance and again
he fled.
Dunn had walked from st. Joseph
to Rosendale at night, hiding during
the day. He went to the house of
Jacob Estes, his brother-in-law. and
was too sick to defend himself when
seen and captured by another farmer.
Run Down by Sheriff.
While being guarded awaiting the
arrival Of the sheriff friends placed
the prisoner in a buggy under cover
of darkness and escaped. When the
sheriff arrived he took up the pursuit
and overlook his man after an eX-
citing race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-10

Port Arthur, March 1O.-The Jap
anese feet appeared off the harbor at
midnight and bombarded the city in=
termittently until this morning.
The Russians replied to the Japan
ese fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
Who 1t Was.

A we'll known New York clergyman
was telling his Bible class the story
of the prodigal son at recent ses-
sion, and. wishing to emphasize the dis
agreeable attitude of the elder brother
on that occasion, he laid especial stress
on this phase of the parable. After
describing the rejoicing of the house
hold over the return of the wayward
son, he spoke of one who. in the midst
of the festivities, failed to share in the
jubilant spirit Of the occasion.
Can anybody in the GLASS;" he ask
ed, 'tell me who this was:'
A small boy, who had been listening
sympathetically to the story, put up
his hand.
81 know he said beamingly; lit was
the fatted calf."-Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
HIS SHOW WAS OVER.
The Way an Entertainer Snubbed a
Snobbish Patron.

An Englishwolnan Of decidedly snoh-
bish instincts. but socially intrcnched
behind great and new riches. once en-
gaged the late Corney Grain to give
an entertainment at her country house.
She left instructions that the enter
tainer when he arrived was to dine
with the servants. file butler. who
knew better, apologized. but tornry
waS man not easily disconnected,
wrote Jerome X. Jerome He diued
we'll and after dinner rose and ad-
dressed the assembled company.
"Well, now. my good friends" said
he. If We have all finished and if YOU
are all agreeable l shall be pleased to
present to YOU my little show
The servants cheered. The piano
was dispensed with, and Corney con
trived to amuse his audience very well
for half an hour without it.
At 10 o'clock came down a message.
Would Mr.. Corney Grain kindly come
up into the drawing room? Corney
went The company in the drawing
room We're waiting. seated.
w e are quite ready, MI bftlh, IT,
marked the hostess.
Ready for WHAT demanded Cor
ney courteously.
For your entertainment answered
the hostess.
"But I've given it already explained
Corney. land my engagement was for
one performance only
"Given it. Where? When!'
An hour ago-downstairs.'
"Rut this is NONSENSE exclaimed
| the hostess.
ut seemed to me somewhat extraor-
dinary," Corney replied, "but it has al
ways been my privilege to dine with
the company am asked to entertain
| l took it you had arranged little
treat for the servants
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
BATH BRIEFS.

Never battle when Ovcrheated.
Never bathe when exhausted and
feeling i'll.
DO not prolong the bath beyond
reasonable time.
Wait more than two hours after
meal before bathing.
In cold weather one should not go
out for some time after Il hot bath.
Delicate people had better not bathe
until several hours after breakfast
The temperature of water 10! cold
bath should range from 81 to "a de
Grees.
If YOU are chilly and a cold bath
makes YOU shiVer it is not the best sort
for You to take.
Dry the body quickly, using dry
bath brush or Il Turk isll towel to stllh
ulatc circulation.
Opinions differ as to the relative
merits Of cold or a hot bath. NeI
ther kind will do for all. The lndlvld-
ual constitution must be consulted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
IlnaniIllOua.

The prisoner is led from his cell into
the presence of his seven wives, Tor
having which number he is about to
answer to the law.
"John,' cries wife No. l, "see where
your folly has led YOU
In dazed manner he looked at the
array of women.
"How dared you" demands No. 2.
"Wretch" shout No. and No. 4.
"Villain" exclaim No. and No. +.
Nervously he clutches the arm of his
guard.
Have you no excuse. perfidious
man." demands No. Z.
Wiping his beaded brow with trem-
bling fingers. he at length stammers:
"I-I-I must have been crazy"
"You certainly were agree the sew
Ell wives. each looking mcannSly at
the other six.-Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
4 GIANT OCTOPUS.
The Way Thirty Foot Monster
lume 10 he (apturcd.

one Of tire most interesting ohJertS
ir the Natural History museum III
Troudhicm. Norway, is n large o't"-
pus. L, K. kcunedy, TN" author Oh
Thirty SeaSoH~ In Scandinavia no.
only saW tire octopus hut a irtie ia'"F
heard the story ot the capture OF H. as
related both by the fisherman Wilos"
boat il attacked and also by two III
d,uCudpUt witnesses The fisherman
WAS =Iei>lIreI4- rowing on calm day
close To tile rack hound shore OF one I'll
the liordS situated som" fifty niles
north Of 1rundhi@m Suddenly long
and gliStenin@ arm swept over the
stern of the boat and remained there,
The fisherman. astonShed at TINS ai'-
wontcd apparition. dropped his oars
and SprAng tu his feet. Like maggie
another hi,lcuus looking arm shot over
the 9unwaIe The boat cantch. / ne
man, realizing that lie was attacked
by some monster against which MS
old fish knife WAS the only aNaliahie
weapon. seized his oars and lapofed
with might and main to get his hoat
into Il ereNiee Of the rocks. all the dlae
yelling for his mates. who were not
far off He had to strain every nerve
to drag his hideous cargo after hlni.
for the suckers never relaxed. When,
half exhausted. he got the bow OF DIS
craft within reach OF willing hands, Ii
took the three men to haul It UP a
slight incline. for the monster stlii
hung OH. even over the bare rocks.
Then they helahored its head with
oars and clubs. Having safely seeur-
| ed it. they sent off to the nearest sta
ton and tele9raphed concerning Their
! prize II MAS at once purchased by
/ the museum and carried there after II
! had been photographed. They stretch
! cd its arms out before preparing II
The longest were each five allen, or ten
| feet four inches. in length. Over all
| together With the great carpet bag
! body. the monster measured thirty
feet across.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
Herbert Spencer Wa. Human.

Herbert Spencer in the attitude of
experimenting his household affairs
was practical and amusing At one
time the poulterer had not been giving
satisfaction, so Mr.. Spencer called his
housekeeper and gave her directions
to transfer his custom to another
tradesman whose shop faced the de-
linQuent's. "And, Miss Smith," said
the author Of Synthetic Philosophy"
"be particular that the first poulterer
sees you giving your orders to the
second poulterer!:"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-28
Magical Effects Of the Sapphire.

To the sapphire has been ascribed
the following magical properties: That
it prevents wicked thoughts; that 1T is
such an enemy to poison that If put in
a glass with a spider or venomous rep
tile it will kill it. ST. Jerome in his
exposition of the nineteenth chapter OF
Isaiah says that the sapphire procures
favor with princes, pacifies enemies,
frees from enchantment and obtains
release from captivity. This gem was
sacred to Apollo and was worn when
inquiring of the oracle at his shrine.
1t was esteemed as a remedy against
feVerS.