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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
HARR0UN CALM
BEFORE CREDITORS
Man Who Obtained Nearly $1ooo,oo
on Forgeries to Settle if
Given Time.

St. Joseph, Mo, Sept. 14-Wflliam
II. Harroun, the St. Joseph grain deal
er who secured from the banks nearly
$1,0OO.O0O on forged bills of lading
purporting TO represent thousands of
cars of grain. faced a committee of his
creditors yesterday and calmly an
nOunced that he was willing to stand
the consequences of criminal prose
cutiOn. He said that if the creditors
would bear with him and not prose
cute he felt certain he would settle the
unsettled claims by payment of 50
cents on the dollar and then if his
creditors would accept this amount as
partial settlement of their claims
and allow him to resume business he
might be able to increase the dividend
to 40 or so cents. and even eventually
discharge the entire amount of his OBJ
legations. Harroun frankly confesses
to forging the names of railroad Off
cials and others on fictitious bills of
lading and says his only regret is that
he had not duplicated genuine bills of
lading in which event he insists he
would not have been detected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
AMERICAN BANKERS
MEETING IN NEW YORK
Address by Chairman TuttIe-officers
Chosen by Savings Bank
Section.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE proceed
ings of the savings bank section of
the American Bankers association
opened yesterday with an address by
Chairman A. c. Tuttle. of Naughatuck,
Conn.
In his report Secretary Byron, chair
man of the executive committee, said
that during the year they had enrolled
6S members, making a total member
ship of 616. The savings bank section
elected Charles Z. Sprague, of New
York chairman; Charles b. Mills, of
Clinton, Iowa, was chosen a member
of the executive committee.
The trust company convention also
elected officers. f. A. Potter, of Chi
cagO. was chosen chairman Among
the vice presidents is Z. J. Parker, of
Quincy. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
SAYS DOWIE WRECKED HOME
Baltimore Man Sues Elijah as Source
of Domestic Woes.

Baltimore. Md, Sept. lin a bill
filed in the circuit court August Lem
inert declares that John Alexander
Dowie. the socalled modern Eliza.
has wrecked his happy home by his
wife becoming imbued with the doc
trines of Zion. Some time ago Lem
inert sued his wife for divorce on the
alleged ground of abandonment, claim
ing that she had left him to follow in
the train of Dowie. \ little later Mrs.
Lemmert denied this charge and filed
a cross bill for divorce. It is in answer
to this cross bill that the formal dOcu-
ment was filed. In it Mr.. Lemmert
not only denies the charges of his WIFE
but assails both his wife and the ten
cts of Dowie's faith, and says it has
we'll nigh driven him to seek blessed
relief in suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
SAYS HE CAN CROSS THE
OCEAN IN TWO DAYS
Inventor Knapp Claims His Tubular
Boat Will Accomplish Won
derful Feat.

Toronto, Out. Sept. 1--we will
cross the ocean in two days with my
tubular boat" said Inventor Knapp, of
roller boat fame. Turbine engines will
be used and the craft will have a
freight capacity of $1,000 tons besides
an equal amount of space for passen-
gers. He says he will leave for Eng
land in a few days to put his scheme
into practice. He will proceed at once
to Milford Haven. which has spent
$40. 900. 900 in improving the harbOr.
and will ask for s50,O00. guaranteeing
in return to make the harbor the ter
minus of the fastest ocean service in
the world. With this money he will
build the first boat. and by issuing
bonds secure funds for the construc-
ton of the rest of the fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
CHICAGO TRAIN is WRECKED
Two Men Fatally Injured and Both
Engines Demolished.

Cincinnati, o.. Sept. 1.-THE Monon
express. leaving here over the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton d Dayton railway at
1920 for Chicago yesterday. was in
collision with freight train at
Glendale by running into an open
switch. Both engines were demolish-
ed and several cars were wrecked.
George Greenland. engineer, of Ham
iltOn. O.. was killed. and Joseph
Straub, fireman, of Dayton, o., was
fatally injured. Both were on the en-
gine of the passenger train. Several
passengers were slightly hurt, but
none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
POLICE JUSTICE is HELD UP
Magistrate and 5arterner, of Geneva,
H., Victim of Masked Robber.

Aurora, H., Sept. 14.-Police Magis-
trate Howell of Geneva, who is also
bartender in Mike DOrritys saloon.
was held up by a masked robber and
was ordered to keep quiet while the
robber rified the cash drawer OF $40.
AfterWard the rObber asked for
drink. and when Howell started 10
serve him changed his mind and called
for a box of 1O-cent cigars, giving the
name of the brand he desired. He
then told the bartender TO turn his
back. and while in this position leyeled
his gun at Howell and backed ont Of
the saloon and made good his escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
FLOCK TO COLON
Negroes CongreRatinR in Numbers on
Isthmus to Work on
Canal.
PERIL SEEN IN MOVEMENT
No Work For Year and Newcomers
Easily Fall Victims to
Disease.

Washington, Sept. IA report re-
Ceived by the public health and mar
inc hospital service from the Chief
Sanitary officer Gorgas at Colon says
that the census of Colon now being
computed will show a population of
from 1900 to 5000. The population is
steadily increasing owing to the ar
rivals of Jamaican and other West In
dian negroes on every steamer from
Jamaica and the South and Central
American coast.
The report says that these immi-
grants are allured to the Isthmus of
Panama by the prospect of work on
the canal and sounds a note of warn
ing that it will be a year or more be-
fore any large number of labOrers will
be needed. The newcomers are found
to be easy victims of malarial fever.
Most of Colon MOTass.
The report says the permanent i'm
provement of Colon will be an engi-
neering feat of some magnitude; that
at this season the greater part of the
town is a mOrass, Ito which is added
the accumulation of rubbish and filth
of a population Indifferent to or
dinary cleanliness" Some sections
of the town. according 10 competent
engineers would have to be filled ten
feet to bring the level TO only three
feet above tideWater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
DIAMONDS LOST ON TRAIN
Mrs. Mark Wood, Lincoln, Neb., Reports
Sack Containing So, 900 Worth.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 1.-THE disap-
pearance of a chamois sack of dia-
mOnds belonging to Mrs. Mark Wood,
of Lincoln, and valued at $4,000. on
board a Pullman sleeper on the Penn
sylvania road has been made known
here The incident happened two
weeks ago. The diamonds disappear
ed from Mrs. Woods berth, having
been pinned inside her gown when
she retired. When the train drew into
Chicago the loss was discovered. Be
fore any of the passengers were allow
ed to leave the coach they were care
fully searched.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
GOVERNOR CRITICISED
BY THE LEGISLATURE
Called in Extra Session, Body Refuses
to Submit Constitutions Amend
ments and Adjourns.

Providence, r. l.. Sept. 1.-THE eff
fort OF Gov. Garvin to obtain three
amendments to the state constitution,
the first to provide for constitutional
initiative. the second, a moderate veto
power for the governor, and the third.
permitting the registry voters 10 vote
for city cOuncilmen, was frustrated
yesterday by the failure of the general
assembly to act on any of them. Both
branches. however. passed a resolution
condemning the action of the governor
in calling the extra session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
THE ITINERARY COMPLETED
Chairman Tawney Perfects Plan of
Fairbanks Western Trip.

Chicago, Sept. 14-Chairman Taw-
ney of the speakers bureau at the re-
publican national headquarters has
completed the itinerary of Senator
Fairbanks western trip as far as Port
land, Ore. The senator will leave Chi
CagO on the night Of Sept. %. arriving
in La Crosse, Wis. at S a. HI. Sept. -.
That day he will speak at Rushford,
LanesbOrO. Spring Valley. Austin. Al
bert Lea. Owatonna, Faribault and St.
Paul. Mimi. The remainder of the
month viii be spent in the far west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
NEWJERSEYHOLDS PRIMARIES
E. c. Stokes, Republican, and C. C..
Black, Democrat Head Tickets.

Trenton, y. J.. Sept. 14.-Under New
Jerseys general primary election law
party elections were held yesterday
throughout the state. Each party
elected delegates to the conventions
which will nominate candidates for
governor. congress, state senators. as
semblymen, and county officers. The
indications are that former State Sen
ator Edward c. Stokes of MillviIle.
who is now clerk in chancery. will be
the unanimous choice of the republican
state convention for governor OF the
democratic state delegates elected
more favor the nomination of Charles
c. Black of Hudson county for COVER
nor than any other candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
RED MEN DRAW LIQUOR LINE
Amendment to Laws is Passed at
Meeting at ST. Joseph, Mo.

st. Joseph, Mo, Sept. 14.-Redmen
of the United States have elected:
Great Incahonee-Thomas H. Watts,
of Alabama.
Chief of Records-Wilson Brooks, of
Illinois.
An amendment TO the laws barring
saloonkeepers, bartendeTs and retail
liquor dealers from membership of the
Redmen was adopted. 1t is not incum-
bent upon the state councils to accept
this new law, but it is recommended
to them for adoption. Another amend
ment forbids Sunday picnics or selling
of liquor at Redmen entertainments
under penalty of loss of charter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
NEW STATE TICKET
PUT IN THE FIELD
National Continental Party Holds a
Convention Lasting Twenty
two Minutes.

Chicago. Sept. 14.-At the state con-
vention of the National Continental
party. which was held last night. the
following nominations were made:
Governor. a. G. Specht. Chicago: lieu
tenant governor. w. B. Kearney, of
Chicago; secretary of state, r. c. Coy.
of Chicago: attorney general. D. w.
Proctor. of Wilmette; auditor. f.
Cheney. of Chicago.
The nomination of the candidate for
superintendent of public instruction
was left to a committee of nine.
The convention was in session %
minutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
HE HELPED TO ROB
CHICAGO POSTOFFICE
Prisoner in Cleveland, Ohio, Makes
Sensational Statement But
is Doubted.

Cleveland. o.. Sept. 14.-According
to statement made by police officials
John W. Newton, a prisoner at the
Central police station. has confessed
TO being implicated in the stealing Of
$4,000 from the postoffice building in
Chicago several years ago. Newton
declared that his share Of the money
amounted 10 $4,000. which he later
squandered in ! whirI OF pleasure in
London and Paris. Newton has been
drinking hard and little credence is
placed in his story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
ROCKEFELLER GIVES $4,000
Second Donation to Young Women's
Christian Association Building.

Cleveland, o. Sept. 1f.-John ID.
Rockefeller has made an additional
gift Of $4,000 TO the Young Womcns
Christian association of this city, 10
be added 10 the fund for the erection
Of a new building. Mr.. Rockefeller
subscribed $4,000 70 the fund several
months ago The doubling of Mr.
Rockefeller's subscription Is cOntin-
gent upon the raising Of the $3.50 600.
which is required. in addition to the
100000 he offers By Nov. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
AN Ex-NEWSBOYS ESTATE
Executors Discover Late "Red" Gal
vim Left Valuable Property.

St. Louis. Sept. 14.-An inventory
of the estate of the late James NJ.
CRed'D Calvin, once ncwsboy and
for many years "A St. Louis newspaper
reporter. filed in the probate court.
shows that he left property valued at
$79.944. consisting of stocks, bonds
and other valuable possessions. Gal
vim left no will and soon after his
death his relatives testified that they
estimated his estate at about $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
BUTCHERS MAY GO
ON STRIKE AGAIN

Chicago. Sept. 14.-Members of the
cattle handlers and butchers unions
have threatened to strike again unless
more of their number are put TO work
speedily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Fair PAYS Another Half a Million.

ST. Louis. Mo. Sept. 14.-President
Francis has signed a warrant for the
sum of 100000. the regular semi
monthly payment on the government
loan OF $4,000. 900. The warrant was
forwarded to the bank. and the money
will be paid into the St. Louis sub
treasury today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Railway Men Elect.

St Louis. Mo, Sept. 1.-THE Road
masters and Maintenance of Way as
sociation has elected: President, c. F.
Blue, of Cairo. Ill; secretary-treasurer,
c. 5. Jones, of Beardstown, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
URUGUAY REVOLUTION
DEPRIVED OF ITS CHIEF
Official Confirmation Received of the
Death of Gen. Aparicio
SaraVia.

Beunos Ayres. Sept. 14.-OficiaI
confirmation has been received here
of the death of Gen. Aparicio Saravia,
chief of the Uruguayan revOlutionists.
The revolutionary forces continue to
advance toward the Brazilian border.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
ESCAPES IN MOTHERS GARB
Boy Breaks Jail at JonesviIIe, Va, and
Aged Woman Remains.

Bristol, Va, Sept. 1i.-Wiley Gibson,
a youth being held in the Lee county
Jail at Jonesyille. Va, to await con
veyancc to the pententiary at Rich
mOnd TO serve a five year sentence for
robbery. escaped yesterday in the
dress and bonnet of his mother who
called 10 say good-by. The aged WON
an was found sitting in the cell dress
ed in the clothes her son had discard
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
TOT CROSSES MONT BLANC
Alice Jacquelin, Almost Unaided, Sue
ceeds in Passing Des Bessons.

Geneva. Sept. IA sturdy baby
girl, three years of age. named Alice
Jacquelin, accompanied by a Cham
onix guide, has made her debut as a
mountaineer by crossing. almost un-
aided. the dangerous glacier Des Bes-
sons of Mont Blanc The infant rec
ord breaker received an ovation from
large crowds Of spectators, and SEEM
ed very proud Of her performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
FOREIGN COLONY
IN OHIO RIOTING
Force of Deputy ConstabIes Sworn in
at Portland Station to Stop
Trouble.

Wheeling. W. Va, Sept IA riot
is in progress in the foreign colony of
Portland Station, Ohio. The magis-
trate has sworn in 10 deputy consta-
bles TO suppress the trouble. One man
was beaten almost to death and others
had their ears chewed off and noses
smashed. Pistols, knives and clubs
were used freely. The cause of the
trouble is unknown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
MARQUIS TO BECOME A MONK
Bankrupt NobIeran Soon to Take Or
ders of Strict Catholic Society.

Geneva. Sept. LIT is said here
that the Marquis of Anglescy, who
some time ago was forced into bank
ruptcy. and who is at present living in
small village near the lake of the
Four CantOns. Will in the very near fu-
ture enter a very strict Catholic order
of monks and renounce forever the
pomps and vanities of the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
HIGGINS is THE ONE FAVORED
Probable Choice Of Republicans For
Governorship of New York.

Saratoga. y. Y, Sept. 14.-lndica-
tons point to the unanimous nomina-
ton of Lieut. Gov. Higgins, as the re-
publican gubernatOrial candidate to
morrow. WoOdruff's friends however,
are prepared TO make a strong fight
on the floor of the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
WAITRESS LEFT S1,875, 900
Employe in Colorado Eating-Houso
Shares in Big Estate.

Colorado Springs, Colo. Sept. IL
Miss Ida Z. Michener a waitress in
the Midland eating house in Cascade.
has been notified by her lawyers that
she soon is 10 come into possession
of 1876. 900 as her share of $4,000, 900
estate in England. She will leave at
once for the east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1f.-KurOpat-
kin estimates the Russian losses Aug.
2S TO Sept ; at 1000 killed and 10000
wounded. He says yesterday 1000
Japanese bivouacked at Bentsiputze
and that the bulk of the Japanese
forces is south of the Yentai branch
railroad and that the japanese are not
advancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
3OO.OO0 COOLIES Aid Japnnese.

London. Sept. 1.-THE Daily Mails
correspondent in ChefoO reports that
S00. 600 Chinese coolies are engaged
upon Japanese entertainments between
Dalny and Port Arthur The Morning
Posts correspondent in Shanghai
hears that the calling out of a portion
of the Japanese territorial army is
imminent.
From Toxic the correspondent of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
MCKINLEY is REMEMBERED
Friends Send Flowers for Tomb on
Third Anniversary of His Death.

Canton, Ohio, Sept. 14.-TOday was
the third anniversary of the death of
Mckinley. Many floral tributes ar
rived from friends outside the city,
and were placed on the casket. Mrs.
Mckinley visited the tomb during the
morning. Her condition shows little
change except she is physically
stronger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

Standard telegraphs that the Chinese
government is becoming uneasy over
the fate OF Marchuria. An uncontirm-
ed report. he says. is current that WI
Ting Fang. the Chinese assistant for
eign minister. will leave Pekin short
" on a special mission TO Europe and
America on the ManchuTian question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
PHIPPS MAKE AN AGREEMENT
Terms of Settlement Withheld for
Denver Courts Approval.

Denver, Sept. 14.-lt was announced
yesterday afternoon that an agreement
had been signed by Laurence c. Phipps
and his wife relative to the division
of their property and the disposition
Of their children. The terms will not
be made public until the agreement is
approved by the court before which
Mr. Phipps' suit for divorce is pend
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
INurokI Reports.

Toxic. Sept. IA dispatch from
Gen. Kuroki covering his operations
from Aug. 2S to Sept. ;. has been is
sued. II is n long, unimpassioncd rec
ord of movements and COmbats. indi-
roctIy testifyinE to the desperate char
aCtcr of the struggle OF his army in
the face of a resOlute and unflinching
enemy.
He confirms the report that he was
Cut off from the other Japanese armies
for . hours Sept. - The report says:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Kentucky Preacher Shot and Killed.

Liberty. Ky, Sept. 1.-THE Rev. II.
W. Halter, a merchant and postmast-
er of PoplIr Hill this county. was shot
and killed by Johnson Elliott. a neigh
boring farmer. The men quarreIed
over a roac site. Halter was a min
lister OF the Christian chruch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Jap RepuIse at Port Arthur.

St Petersburg, Sept. 14.-Gen. Stoes-
sci, commander at Port Arthur under
dates of Aug. 2S, and Sept. 2, reports
renewed Japanese attacks on the fort
ress were repulsed with small loss to
the defenders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Mrs. Denmsn THOMPSON ~.

West Swansey. y. H, Sept. I4-Mrs.
Denman Thompson. wife Of the vet
eran actor. is i'll at her home here and
it is feared she nay not recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
LaundrYmen's OHieers.

Kansas City. Sept. 1.-THE National
Laundrymen elected W. o. Lloyd, of
Charleston. s c. president: ". Z.
Fitch. OF La Sale. Ill. secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
CONSUL GENERAL
MCWADE REMOVED

Oyster Bay, y. Y, Sept. 14.-Consul
General McWade at Canton, China
has been removed from Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Reverse In kamchatkn.

Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka. Sept. IA.
Two hundred Russian soldiers have
defeated $50 Japanese naval reserves
who landed on the west coast in June
and proclaimed Japanese sovereignty
over KamChatka. The Russians lost
one killed and four wounded; the Jap
ancsc, II killed. The Russian later
burned five schOoners and killed 20.
Japanese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

Toxic. Sept. 14.-Oyama confirms
the report that a considerable force of
Russians remains south of the Hun
river and says the Russians are forti
flying the heights on both sides of the
Lao river at Tie Pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Illinois Town Burns.

Stanford. Ill. Sept. 1.-THE busi-
ness portion Of the town burned at
midnight. The loss is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Object for Which Lena
Was Sent Out of
VIadivOstok.
OTHERS ARE AT SEA
Roosevelt DesignateS State and
Navy Departments to
Act.

ST. Petersburg. Sept 14.-Telesraph-
ic inquiries have elected information
from NIadivostok that the Lena was
sent TO the Pacific with a view of stop
ping the shipment of contraband of
war. There is information also that
certain other vessels, probably mer-
chantment purchased in Germany and
converted into armed cruisers. are in
the Pacific on similar missions.
Must DismantIe.
oyster Bay. l.. l.. Sept l4.-RuSsia's 5
auxiliary cruiser Lena, which put into
San Francisco last Sunday. presumably
for Nladivostok. either will have to
leave that port within the brief time
provided by this government. or will
have to dismantlc. That, in brief. it
can be stated authOritatively, is the
decision of the American government
NIuddIe Cleared Up.
Washington. Sept. 1.-THE develop
ment of the day as far as it related to
the Russian cruiser Lena. at San Fran
cisco, was the clearing up of the Off
cial muddle arising out of the doubt
as to- which of the five departments OF
the government should deal with il. 1t
was finally decided by the president
that the state and navy departments
should treat the case, acting jointly, a
decision calculated greatly to simplify
its handling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
MUST STAND TRIAL
Officers OF the Georgia Militia Who
Failed to Prevent Lynching
tS be Court MartiaIed.
COURT OF INQUIRY DECIDES
Were Plainly in Sympathy With the
Mob and Made No Effort to
Do Their Duty.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 14.-Ffve of the
six militia officers whose failure to
protect Paul Reed and Will Cato. ne
groeS under sentence of death for muir
der. made it possible for an unarmed
mob AT Statesboro TO burn the men
at the stake. will be court martialed.
One officer. Lieut.. Mcintyre, is eXoner-
ated and praised for his efforts to de
feat the mob. and several privates are
commended for their individual efforts
to uphold the law.
Superior Officers FUNK.
The court of inquiry declares that
the men were willing TO do their duty.
but were prevented by the action of
their superior officers. who made alb
solutely no effort to protect the pris-
OnerS.
The officers TO be court martialed
are:
Capt. r. NJ. Hitch. First Lieut.. c. +.
Cone, First Lieut., G. \. Nell. Recond
Lieut.. II. /. Griner. and Second Lieut..
Morrison.
Militia Nrrairncd.
The report of the court. in military
language. expresses no opinions nor
draws any conclusions. But it is Sc
we're arraignment of the militia for its
failure to perform its sworn duty. 1t
shows the officers were openly in SYM
pathy with the mob. and that Capt.
Hitch, in command. issued orders
which plainly were destined to make
the work of the lynchers as devoid of
danger to themselves as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Plurality IL Lowered.
Cnnnecticnt RcnnhIicnns Nnminnte

Hartford, Conn. Sept. II Lieut..
Gov. Henry Roberts was nominated for
governor on the first ballot by the re-
publican state convention here today.