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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
NINE SOLDIERS HELD
FOR KILLING CORPORAL
Three Sergeants. a Trumpeter, and Pri-
Yates Must Answer for Death at
Warren, O., ManeuVers.

Athens. Ohio, Sept. 2O-After the
preliminary hearing of the u 18th
United States artilleTymen. charged
with killing Corporal Charles Clark
of Warren during the military maneu-
vers last month. Sergts. Lott. Snyder.
and Duffey, TrumpJter Plumb, and
Privates Barnett. Davidson, JohnstOne.
Pearson and Raymond were held to
the Athens county grand jury on the
charge of manslaughter Privates
Thuler, Calligan and Gaydos, who
were arrested on the same charge,
were dismissed and left last night for
their command at Fort Sheridan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
GYPSY ELOPERS
GIVEN A DUCKING
Pair Who Went Away With Stolen
Money Not Forgiven on Their
Return.

Sterling, ILL.,, Sept. 2O.-Theft. elope,
ment. return, a ducking for bride and
bridegroom. and then separation. Such
is the history of the romance of George
Mitchell and Mamie Stanley, l. and
IS years old, respectively. gypsies from
rival bands that have been in camp
here. A gilded wagon figured in their
dream of love. and TO buy it the boy
took $500 of his fathers money. The
couple fed 10 southern Illinois. where
they were married. Returning. there
was a violent scene. The young peo-
pie were taken TO the Green river yes
terday and ducked, their parents as
sisting. Then the bride and bride
groom were made TO agree henceforth
not TO call each other husband and
wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
TEN PERSONS WERE INJURED
Sleeper on Union Pacific Rolls Down
an Embankment.

Junction City. Kans., Sept. 20.-Ten
persons were injured in the Union Pa
cifiC wreck six miles west of here yes
terday afternoon. The injured:
\. y Johnson. Providence. r. l.; may
die.
Z. y. Dexter Providence. r. L; may
die.
Fred :. Coburn. W"onsocket. L. l.
Frank a ellison. Woonsocket, r. l.
Is c. Peck. Providence. r. I.
George Engle. Boston, Pullman por-
ter.
Mrs. DR.. Smith, River Point. +. I.
Mrs. \. l.. Peck, Providence, r. l.
NJ. {. Rawdcu. Pullman conductor.
George c. Raddoc. of Woonsocket,
r. l.. was overcome by the fumes of
Pintsch gas while engaged in rescue
work. His condition was serious for
several hours.
The last sleeper. the rear car of the
train. rolled down 15-fOOt embank-
ment. turning twice over in the de
scent. All the injured were in this
car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
UNUSUAL REASON
FOR MANY CRIMES
Gov. Vardaman Told Reluctance to
Convict Cotton Pickers Encour-
ages Murder in Mississippi.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 20.-Be
cause negro labor is scarce on the
cotton plantations, Mississippi plant
ers will not convict negroes for mur
der or other crimes. They need them
in the fields.
Such is an explanation made TO Gov,
Vardaman of the recent increase OF
crime in the state. The farmers who
serve on juries, it was declared, in
variably acquit the criminals, with the
understanding that the prisoners are
to help in harvesting the crop.
This disclosure was made by judges
of the circuit courts of the state to
whom the authorities had appealed for
suggestions. Since last January 500
murders have been committed in Mis-
sissippi.
Gov. Vardaman declared that he
had been terrorized by the showing,
and that he proposes taking radical
steps to suppress the crimes, the ma
jority of which were committed by
negroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
ONE OF THE ROCK ISLAND
BANDITS is IDENTIFIED
Man Who Handled Engine Said to be
Former EmpIoye of the Road
Hiding in Chicago.

Des Moines. Iowa, Sept. 20.-At the
headquarters Of the Iowa division of
the United States Express company
it was stated yesterday that an ac-
curate clew has been obtained where
by the identity of one of the Rock
Island bandits is established beyond
doubt.
When cyewinesses of the hold-up
told how expert the bandit was who
handled the throttle on the engine sus-
picion was at once directed to a dis
charged employc. His photograph
was obtained. and it was readily iden-
tilted by the train crew that was held
up.
officers are now on the lookout for
the man. and it is believed he is hid.
ing IN Chicago, his favorite resort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
FORGED CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
College Graduate, Swindier. Pleads
Guilty and Goes to Prison.

Beatrice Neb.. Sept. 2o.-Brent ~.
Neal. alias Olney u. Smith, the young
man lodged in Jail here month ago
on a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses, pleaded guilty in the
district court and was sentenced 10
one year in prison. \ college gradu-
ate. he located in Beatrice a year ago.
Since then he defrauded private indi-
yiduals and banks ont OF about $500.
He forged his letter for membership
IN the Baptist church and moved in
the best society up 10 the day of his
arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
SHOOTING AT ELECTION RIOT
One Man Fatally Wounded and Two
Policemen Cut Up.

New Orleans. La, Sept. 20.-An af
FRAY resulting in the fatal woundine
of one man and the wounding Of two
policemen threatened a general riot
yesterday in the Seventh ward. where
a primary election was in progress
Albert Rabasa. ward worker. was
threatening trouble and Policeman
Anderson put him under arrest. Ra
hasa attacked the policeman with q
razor and a general fight with the po
lice followed When il was over Ra
basa had been shot ten times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
VICTORIOUS
The Troops in Ecuador Rout Band Of
Bandits and Kill Leader.

Guayaquil. Ecuador Sept. 2o.-Gov-
ernment troops nave completely rout-
ed a force Of bandits. killing their
leader and three Of the men. the re
mainder fleeing to the mountains. The
troops lost a captain and two soldiers
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
HOUSE OF BANKER BURNED
Residence of E. J. Hueffner. at Racine,
Wis, Destroyed.

Racine Wis. Sept. 20.-After three
attempts supposedly by burglars the
residence of f. J. Hueffner. president
of the Manufacturers National bank,
was destroyed by fire. The loss to the
building is Sl5,00O and 10 furniture
.$f.7o0 Saturday morning TWO at
tempts were made to destroy the resi-
dence. and last night the house
burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
ODD FELLOWS SESSION OPEN
Sovereign Grand Lodge Begins Con-
claVe in San Francisco.

San Francisco. Sept. 2o.- The SOW
ereign grand lodge Independent Order
OF Odd Fellows convened in this city
yesterday. George Hawkes. OF Penn
sylyania was elected 10 preside as
deputy grand sire pro TEN. in the alb
sence Of r. Z. Wright. In the after
noon there was a concert in Mechan-
les pavilion, followed by reception
al night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20

Concord. y. H.. Sept. 20.-,JOhn Nc
Lane. of Milford, was unanimously
nominated for governor by the repub-
lican state convention here today
There were no other nominations, as
all state officers except governor are
appOintive. The platform adopted
praised the record and achievements
of the national party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
BUSINESS WAS IMPORTANT
But Man Who Wanted to See the
President Was Detained.

Oyster Bay. Sept. pa man giving
the name of J. z. Reeves. roughly at
tired. aged about 10 and believed to be
insane, was arrested today while max
ing his way to Sycamore Hill. He
was taken to MineUa where formal
inquiry into his mental condition will
be held. He told the officer who made
the arrest he wanted 10 see the pres
idont on important business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Farm Implement Jobber Fails.

Chicago, Sept 20.-Ralph r. Brad
ley was yesterday appointed receiver
Of the Western Supply company, u
West Randolph street. one Of the larg-
est farm implement jobbing firms in
the west. The action followed the fill
ing Of = petition in the United States
court by creditors holding claims az
gregating 1928. Judge Kohlsaat fxed
Receiver Bradley's bonds al 300. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
STORM IN INDIAN TERRITORY
Two Men Hurt, Houses Blown Down
and Crops Destroyed.

Mariett. l. T. Sept. 20.-A severe
wind storm passed over tins place yes
terday. tearing down several houses
and doing other damage. Thomas
Rose. - years old. was killed and
two men hurt. but not seriously. The
damage to crops and in the farm coun-
try of the immediate vicinity was con
siderable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Ptoraine Poison From Chicken.

Sioux City. Iowa. Sept. 20.-Pto-
maine poison in chicken has resulted
in the death of Walter Osborn of Sc
ncy. Iowa. His sister May and Willie
Reeves will die. il Is feared. Several
others are in a serious condition. The
victims are all children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Dutch FINANCES Low.

The Hague. Sept. 2o.-QUeen vii
helmina in a speech reopening parlia-
ment today said the finances of the
Dutch Indies and the Netherlands
needed strengthening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Indicted For Wife Murder.

Charlottesville. Va. Sept. 2o.-Thc
grand jury has indicted cX-Mayor J.
Samuel McCue of this city for the
murder OF his wife on Sept. last
It is believed that the case vii be
continued until the October term OF
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
TO FORM JAPANESE COLONY
Yokohama Business Men Locating
Site IN British Columbia.

Vancouver, =. G.. Sept. 2O-Thc
Japanese are planning great farming
and industrial colony in the Canadian
northwest. \ party of business men
from Yokohama, with the Rev. CAIRO
Caburagi Japanese missionary in
British Columbia, are on their way
TO Edmonton. 10 be gone couple or
months, for the purpose OF locating Il
site for the colony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Negroes are all Leaving.

Cairo, H.. Sept 2o.-Reporrs from
O'Brien's Landing. Mo. where the
race trouble occurred Sunday are that
everything is quiet. Negroes in the
Immediate vicinity of the trouble have
all fed. those in the surrounding coun-
Try are getting out as fast as pOssi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
HILL PREDICTS A SHORT CROP
Declares Corn Will be Below Govern
nent Estimate.

New York. Sept 20.-J. J. Hill pre-
diets d short corn crop. He says it
viii be half billion bushels less than
the government estimate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
TihhIes Mails Accentance.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 20.-Thomas H.
Tibbles. nominee OF the peoples par
" for vice president today mailed his
liams Of the notification committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
JEWS DISREGARD THE LAWS
Use Wine on Fast Day and Orthodox
Members Start q Riot.

London. Sept. 2O.-BecaUse certain
social democratic Jews disrcEarded
the fasting injunction and celebrated
the day OF atonement with wine ortho-
dox Jews became angered today and
there was serious rioting in the cast
end. which was finally quelled by the
police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
PAYMENT on E-iars' 1 ands,

Washington, Sept 20.-The first
payment OF S2.000.OuO on account OF
the purchase of the friars' land in the
Philippines was today authorized BY
the war department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS MEET
Hear Speech and Adjourn-NeW
Hampshire Republicans Nominate.

Saratoga, y. Y, Sept. 2O.-The dem
ocratic state convention to nominate
a full ticket assembled here today.
After a speech by Temporary Chair
man William B. Hornblower, adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
POWERS ARE
LUKEWARM
Nations Hold AIoof From
Coronation of King
Peter.
RUSSIA AMONG REST
Formal Growing of Usurping
Monarch Takes Place
Tomorrow.

Belgrade, Servia. Sept. 2O.-With
the exception of Russia all powers have
instructed their ministers to attend the
coronation OF King Peter tomorrow
The action of Russia has caused a
sensation.
The city. which is lavishly decorated,
is filled with visitors. but there is no
great enthusiasm over the approaching
coronation of King Peter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
CHICAGO Merchant Dies.

Chicago. Sept. 2o.-Robert s. Scott.
Of the firm of Carson, Pierre, Scott
{ Co. died today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Appeal il Expected.

Although Attorney Netf declined TO
make a statement, it is expected the
case will be appealed 1t has been
stated by his representatives that Pot
ter is insOlvent and that he would be
unable to pay the judgment against
him. but in some quarters he is cred
tied with being worth $15O,OOO. His
financial condition can not be ascer-
tanned legally until an attempt is made
to collect the amount of the judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Few congratulations.

Only Germany. Austria. Italy and
Roumania have sent special messages
of congratulatiOn. Other powers will
be represented in merely formal
manner. and some of them, like Great
Britain and Holland. are taking prac-
tically no part in the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
LED TO EVIL WAYS
Myrtle Randall, EIgin Girl, Who AT.
tempted to BIackmaiI ID. c..
Cook, the Publisher.
READER OF BAD LITERATURE
Threatened to Dynamite Shop and
Home Unless $500 Was
Paid Over.

Elgin, Ill. Sept. 2O.-Myrtle Randall
the 1Syear-old girl VINO wrote letters
10 David c. Cook, publisher of church
and Sunday school literature, threat
ening the blowing up of his publishing
house and home unless ne sent $500
to an alleged bunch" of men, was
neld to the grand jury. and her indict-
ment is expected.
The police and those connected with
the case on both sides believe in the
girls written confession, and do not
suspect her of having any accOmplices.
Her acts are attributed solely 10 the
reading of sensational literature and
vicious associations growing out of a
wayward career. The girl sat with
her mother in court yesterday and
cried when Justice Thompson order
ed her held. She was taken to Gen
eva and placed in the custody of the
sheriff.
Father IL Released.
Herbert Randall. father of Myrtle
who was arrested on a charge of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Saturday night, was released on his
own recOgniZance. and at once left
Elgin for Toledo. The father follows
county fairs and races around the
country. conducting stands for the
sale of candy and knickknacks.
Daniel c. Cook. who not only is
widely known among church people as
publisher. but is one of the most
prominent Sunday school workers in
Elgin. was on the stand in court yes
terday and identified the two anony-
nous letters he had received through
the mails and the other dropped be-
hind the screen door of his home at
Clifford and Division streets Mr.
Cook regards the matter as most Sc
rious. and is determined to have the
law take its full course, so far as he
is concerned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
FAVORS MISS HAM
Verdict for $4,000 Against Rich
Lumberman in Sensa-
tional Case.
SUIT FOR BREACH PROMISE
Letters Cut Important Figure in the
TriaI-AppeaI Will Prob
ably be Taken.

Duluth. Mimi. Sept. 2O.-After be
ing out 90 minutes, most of which was
spent in fixing the amount of dam
ages. the jury in the district court rem
dered verdict yesterday afternoon
awarding Miss Sarah F. Ham of Du-
buQue $4,000 for breach of promise
committed by q. A. Potter. the Wis
consin lumberman. This decision was
reached after a trial which lasted one
week and brought out the most sensa-
tional testimony ever heard in Mime
sofa.
The closing day of the trial was
consumed entirely by argument of the
opposing attorneys and the courts in
structiOns to the jury. Attorney Por-
ter j. Neff for the defense occupied
the morning session and the afternoon
was devoted TO a statement of the
plaintiffs case by Attorney Hollister
Mr.. Nen contended that Potter's
letters were not such as man would
indite to a girl to whom he was en-
gagged.
Potter Driven Insane.
lie asserted that Miss Hams inf
deity to him was such shock to Pot
ter that he went insane and was con-
fined in an asylum from 1891 to 1897.
After he was liberated il was charged
the old affection did not return and
the thought of marriage was fdrth-
est from his mind.
Attorney HOLSTERS argument was
a bitter arraignment of Potter, whom
he characterized as being worse than
a savage wolf" alleging that he had
taken advantage of an innocent girl
and then tired of his bargain.
Judge Ensign in delivering the
charge said that the questions in
volved were whether the promise was
made, whether the plaintiff was un-
married and whether defendant re-
fused 10 marry her. Aside from that
the question OF whether she was
good or bad woman and whether she
was under the influence of drugs when
former settlement was made must
he left to the jury.
Appeal iS Expected.
Although Attorney Nef declined to
make a statement, it is expected the
case will be appealed. 1t has been
stated by his representatives that Pot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Attacks the Wnt-rworks.

ST. Petersburg, Sept. 20.-Gen.
Stocssel reports by telegraph that on
the night of the 18th the garrison re
PEELED two attacks of the Japanese on
the redoubt protecting the water
works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Aim mt Northwest Forts.

ChcfoO. Sept. 20.-Authoritative in
formation has been received here of a
general attack upon Port Arthur by
Japanese forces which began yester-
day before daybreak and continued un-
til dark All indications point to an
effort to- capture certain of the north
west n ain forts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20

Shanghai, Sept 20.-The general at
tack on Port Arthur which began yes
tcrday and in which the Japanese
feet is cooperating was resumed this
morning. The Japanese captured two
important forts on either side of Sueis-
zaying. north of Port Arthur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-20
Sortie at Port Arthur.
ut Merchant Vessel.

Bilbao. Spain. Sept. pa Russian
cruiser of Capt St Maria is reporte,
TO have fired two shots at and taker
possession of merchant vessel. sup
posed TO be a British steamer.
The Paducah sun., 1904-08-13
Now That the Famous Law Suit
is Over, Work Begins.
The Promoters are at the Palmer
House Today Holding a
Conference.
HISTORY TO HELP OUT.

Mr.. W. S. Bryan, of Washington, d.
c., the man who wrote Ridpath's his
tory, and Col. George NJ, Jackson, of st.
Louis, the original promoter of Fort
jefferson. and one of the most famous
figures in the fifteen years litigation
over the Fort jefferson Improvement
Company, are at the Palmar House to-
day holding an important conference.
1t is understood that preparations
are being made TO build a new town
at Fort jefferson. Ky, which is about
"A mile from Wickliffe, Ballard county.
Fifteen years ago the work of build
ing the town there began, and the sue
eeeding legal war of the Dupoysters
brought matters to a standstill and
kept all the courts busy in that county,
as well as some other places. Thou
sands of dollars were spent and neither
side would give in. and finally, short
time ago, the last chapter was closed
and the Jackson faction gets a good
slice of the land. Mr.. Bryan is inter.
ested in property, owning a share of
the property with Capt. jackson, in
tends to Immediately resume the work
of developing the city, and make it one
Of the most thriving in that section.
Mr. Bryan, who is a writer of style
and distinction. will write a prospectus
it is understood, in the shape of a his
tory of theNhoted law suit, which will
serve as both interesting reading and a
good help I'm -arrricping the city. Th'
conference here today was to decide OF
plan of action, and no details havl
yet been given out.
The Paducah sun., 1904-08-13
BRYAN LOSES
SUIT FOR PART OF THE BEN.
NETT ESTATE DEOIDED
AGAINST HIM.

New Haven. Conn, August IS.-
A decision adverse TO william J.
Bryan In his contest over the will OF
the late p. S. Bennett, Of New York
and this city. was handed down late
yesterday afternoon by the supreme
court of Errors after an all day ses-
sion. The decision virtually denies
that Mr.. Bryan is entitled to the $780,
900 mentioned in the sealed letter
written by Mr.. Bennett and addressed
to his widow to be read by her, after
his death. BY this letter the widow
was asked to give $4,000 to Mr..
Bryan and his family.
A decision sustsins the opinion
given by the supreme court in the
case last spring, and also the decision
of the probate court before which the
matter was first brought mp.
The Paducah sun., 1904-08-13
Tom LOTUS Adiudged Insane at
Hickman.
The Son Of Wealthy People-He Went
to the Dogs and Staid
There.
ONCE LIVED IN PADUcAH.

Tom LOTUS, once the village vagrant,
of Pedueah, and whose face was often
seen in the prisoners dock at the city
hall, here years ago, has been taken
to the asylum. LOTUS has not been
here in sometime, and is nearing his
journeys end. Yesterday he was tried
at Hickman and adjudged insane.
Yesterdays Fulton Leader says:
"lt is a pathetic scene to witness the
passing of such strong physical, yet,
weak mental person as Tom LOTUS once
was.
For many years he has been saloon
character, and has been a fear TO the
children and women of Fulton, although
there was little harm in him. His men
tai arrangement is due TO the use of
whisky to such an excess as Tom has
been the unfortunate victim.
LOTUS is a big Irishman and was a
soldier in the Yankee army. and we have
never heard of or seen one who has
had such a constitution as Tom LOTUS
He was the black sheep of wealthy
family and left his PARENTAL home when
a lad of IL years to seek his own for
tune. Like many, his fortune was not
bright.and instead of climbing the ladder
as one could have done with such op-
portunities as he had, he cast away his
mite and went to the dogs. His sister,
who is wealthy, and yet residing in St
Louis. came here several years ago and
begged her wayward brother to go live
with her in ease and comfort the rest OF
his days. But he was not willing to
give up strong drink and refused to 70
with her.
Lotus had lived in Fulton for many
years, and has slept out in the open
alleys without cover in the severest rain
and snow storms. At one time citizens
had to be called to cut his clothes free
from the frozen ground, yet he never
had colds or lung trouble, as many have
who are housed.
This unfortunate draws a monthly
pension of SIS from the government. He
has been so violent in the past few days
that he had 10 be held in the lock k-up.
Last night when taken out for his sup
per he freed himself from the officers,
and although an aged man it took six
men TO recapture him and place him
back in the calaboose.'
The Paducah sun., 1904-08-13
TIE IAPANESE

Toxic. Aug. ls.-Admirsl Togo has re-
ported as follows
"on August 10 our combined fleet at
tackled the enemy's feet near Gugan
Rock. The Russian vessels were emerg-
ing from Port Arthur. trying 10 go
south. We pursued the enemy To the
eastward. Severe fighting lasted from
! O'Clock "Wednesday afternoon. until
-undown. Toward the close Of the enc.
my fire weakened remarkably, and
then his ships scattered. The Russian
cruisers Askold and Novik and several
torpedo boat destroyers fed 10 the
southwark. Others Of the enemy's re-
treated separately toward Port Arthur.
Ne pursued then. and Il appear. that
Ne inflicted considerable damage.
The Ckarevitch was sunk.
The Russian vessels, with the excep.
tion Of the Askold. the Noyik. the Czare.
witch and the cruiser Pallada. appear Ia
have returned 10 Port Arthur our
damage was slight"