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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15

Washington, Dec Is. - News has
reached Washington that the newspa-
pers of Sweden are discussing the pos
sibility of Prince Gustaf Adolph, Duke
of Scania, and eldest son of the crown
prince, taking an American wife. The
Upsala Mia Tidning recently printed
a significant editorial declaring that
the heir apparent would make popu-
lar choice should he decide to seek
Miss Alice Roosevelt as his royal
bride. The editorial continued:
President Roosevelt's daughter is
young woman that in intelligence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
SCHOOL Chill LDREN GO DOWN TO DEATH
WITH SPAN OF SUSPENSION BRIDGE
ALICE ROOSEVELT DISCUSSED AS THE
BRIDE OF HEIR TO THE SWEDISH THRONE

and personal attributes is fully the
equal of her remarkable father. The
royal person who succeeds in winning
her hand will bring home to his coun-
try a bride that in qualification of
heart and head would in a peculiarly
satisfactory manner fill the position of
the consort of a ruling monarch"
The editorial declares there is moth
ing to prevent such a marriage. as
President Roosevelt is not a private
foreign man." and concludes with
these significant words: THAT King
Oscar would give his sanction there
can be no doubt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
YALE'S HEAD MAKES ARREST
President Hadley Traps Man Who
Attempts Confidence Game.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 15.--For
the second time in year President
Hadley of Yale yesterday caught and
landed in jail a swindler who tried to
obtain money under false pretenses.
The stranger asked for funds. claim
ing to be son of the late jeremiah
Porter of Denver President Hadley
found flaws in his story. and rang for
a detective. The stranger tried to es-
cape, and a lively tussie followed.
Three students helped to overpower
the man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
STORM BREAKS OUT
AFRESH IN AUSTRIA
Sittinas of Lower House of Parliament
Characterized by Turbulent
Scenes.

Budapest, Dec. 15.-The session OF
the lower house of the Hungarian par
lament today witnessed a repetition
most of the recent sittings. The OPP
position members emphatically declin-
ed to recognize the new rules of pro-
cedure and greeted Premier Tisza's at
tempts to speak with such storm OF
noisy Interruptions that the sitting had
to be suspended repeatedly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
CASSIE IS IN JAIL
Mrs Chadwick Occupies Cell at
Cleveland While Maid is
in Mansion.
RECEIVER SEIZES THE HOME
Carnegie May Come West to Testify
if His Health Improves Suf-
ficienty.

Cleveland, Dec 15.-Mrs. Chad
wicks first night in the county Jail
was passed in comfortable manner,
according to her own statement. This
morning she expressed herself as con-
tented with her surroundings.
physician who called at her re-
quest declared she was suffering from
nervous and physical exhaustion and
would not, for several days. be in prop
er condition to attend to business mat
ters. She has made arrangements
with a nearby hotel to send in her
meals. the Jail menu not being to her
taste.
A great many curious people made
strenuous efforts to see Mrs. Chadwick
during the morning, and the sheriff
was kept busy turning them away.
Night I'm Cleveland Jail.
Cleveland, O., Dec 15.-Mrs. Cassie
l.. Chadwick was greeted with jeers,
boots and Kisses by crows that gath
cred in the depot when her train ar
rived yesterday afternoon and growled
at by hundreds gathered in front OF
the federal building. The last sound
that reached her from the outside
world, as she passed into the stuffy.
ill smelling Office of Sheriff Barry IN
the county Jail was a hoot of derision
from the people massed in front of the
doorway.
She made no attempt to give bail
and after a brief stop in the office of
the clerk of the United States court
was taken to Jail. She was held last
night in cell Il in the woman's depart
ment of the Jail and her palatial resi-
dence on Euclid avenue. of which the
furnishings alone are valued at S2oO,-
600, is occupied by her maid
Carnegie VIII Testify.
New York. Dec. 15.-That Andrew
Carnegie is willing to appear against
Mrs. Chadwick when his health has
sufficiently improved was made clear
in a statement given out at Carnegie's
residence by his secretary. Carnegie S
only reason for not going to Cleveland
at this time has already been given,
said the secretary. His health VIII
not admit of his taking the trip save at
considerable risk, as his physician has
already said he is suffering from lum
| bago.
| HE has been willing to make depo
sition at his home and later. on his re
turn from Florida, he will lend his as
sistance and be present to testify al
any subsequent proceedings, such as
trial, whenever his testimony is need
ed"
Receiver Locser Has the Home.
| Ttn hnn
of Mrs. Chadwick on Euclid avenue
was yesterday afternoon surrendered
to Receiver Loeser and he placed
custodian in charge of the property.
| ~ still I'm Paris.
Paris, Dec. 15.-Dr. Leroy S. Chad
wick, husband of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chad
wick, is still in Paris, but declares his
Intention of returning to America soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Speech Before Committee
of the National
Body.
NOTABLESARE PRESENT
Gompers Presides and Carnegie
Attends---R00sevelt Sends
Regrets.

New York, Dec. 15.-The creation
of an international body based upon
the national civic federation as it ex.
lists at present in this country was
forecasted by Ralph NJ. Easley. chair
man of the executive committee. in a
report to the national executive COM
mittee of the National Civic Fedora.
ton, at the annual meeting here to-
day. The meeting of the committee
was executive. Samuel Gompers pre-
sided Andrew Carnegie was present.
Roosevelt in Accord.
A letter from President Roosevelt
in which he expressed regret at not
being able to attend the meeting and
said he is in full accord and in sym.
pathy with the purposes of the civic
federation in it's efforts for the estab-
lishment of more rightful relations be.
tween employer and employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Theodore Thomas Music Hall
Formally Opened at
Chicago.
WAS GUILT BY THE PEOPLE
Cost Was $3.50, 900, and It Will be De-
voted to Orchestral Per-
formances Only.

Chicago. Dec. 15.-Theodore Thorn
as temple of music and the permanent
home OF the Chicago Orchestra that he
has made. was dedicated last night.
II was dedicated. fittingly, by the great
man to whom il will be monument
Musical Chicago and fashionable Chi
cago met for the dedication. and Or
chestra hall had for it's first audience
2 500 of the most appreciative people
that Chicago could furnish.
Inst sent Filled.
The splendid hall. which in its gen.
eral architectural features is also the
achievement of Theodore Thomas. was
filled to its last seat. and If there had
been double the number of seats the
result would have been the same. Tor
the final ones were taken days ago.
The opening of the hall was gift
to the higher quality of music unique
in the world for IL was the voluntary
offering OF over 5000 people from all
parts of the western world, though
chiefly from Chicago itself.
For Orchestrns Only.
The hall itself is unique in that it is
the only great auditorium in America
dedicated solely To orchestral music
and that il was erected at cost OF
$S5O.OO0 by voluntary subscriptions
that ranged in amounts from dimes IC
tens of thousands of dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Gillespie Murder Jury Sworn.

Rising Sun. Ind. Dec. ia jury
Of IL men. mostly farmers. finally was
sworn in the Ohio county court yes
terday afternoon to try James Giles
pie. accused of the murder OF his twin
sister. Elizabeth Gillespie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
JOB FOR SECRETARY TINNEY
Yates Man Made Financial Agent OF
Prison Industries Board.

Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 15.-C. NJ. Tin
ney. Gov. Yates secretary. will be-
come the financial agent of the state
board of prison industries on Jan. 1.
Izrael Dudgeon of Morris, Grundy
county. rendered his resignation as
member of the board of trustees of
Joliet penitentiary. and the Rev. j. NJ
Phelps of Freeport was named to sue
ceed him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
CIVIC FEDERATION FOR
THE WORLD IS PREDICTED
STEWART DENIES
ALL CHARGES OF
JOHN c. WOOLEY

Chicago, Dec. 15.-At special meet
ing of the prohibition party's national
cimmittee today, Chairman Oliver w.
Stewart faced his accusers and replied
to their charges made during the last
presidential campaign. He denied ev-
cry charge against him and in return
bitterly attacked John G.. Wooley, who
led the fight on Stewart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
MANY DIE IN OLD MEXICO
FROM famine AND fever
Malaria and Starvation Claim More
Victims in the State Of SinoIoa
Than Bubonic Plague.

FL Paso. Tex. Dec. 15.-The state of
Sinaloa. in northwestern Mexico, bor-
dering on the gulf of California, is
being ravaged by famine and fever.
More deaths have occurred within the
last few weeks from starvation and
disease than during the outbreak of
bubonic plague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
commended by the Grange.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 15.-The state
Grange adopted a resolution today
commenting President Roosevelt for
his prompt and firm demand on con-
gress for laws regulating interstate
commerce. Resolutions pledge him
the support of the entire agricultural
masses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Nominated by the President.

Washington, d. c.. Dec. 15-The
president has sent to the senate the
following nominations of Illinois post
masters: Swan J. Chilberg, Cam
bridge; Oscar II. Harpham. Havanna;
Henry c. Bogue. Vermont; Charles
G. Watrous, Waukegan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
SANTA FE ENGINE
MEN GET TOGETHER

San Bernardino. Cal. Dec. 15.-The
engineers and firemen of the Santa Fe
have adjusted their differences which
threatened TO cause a strike on the
coast lines Of the system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
S175.OOO FIRE At CINCINNATI
Two Manufacturing Plants and Dwell
ines are Destroyed.

Cincinnati, Dec. 15.-Fire early to-
day DESTROYED the Ohio Seat COM
pany's plant, the Rudolph Sure An
chor tannery and dwelling houses.
The loss is estimated at S175,OOO-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
/ HEARING ON GRAIN RATES
Interstate Commerce Commission In
vestisating Charges.

Louisville. KY, Dec 15--The inter
state commerce commission is in ses-
sion here TO take up the charges of
unjust discrimination and undue pref
erence in grain freight rates in favor of
Louisville on shipments TO and from
points east, north and west of this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Built Fifty Year. Ago
O FAST MAIL Is WRECKED
Fireman and Engineer Victims Of Ac-
eident at Bristol, III.

Chicago. Dec. 15.-The fast mail
train east bound on the Burlington
road was wrecked early today near
Bristol. Ill. Oscar Johnson. fireman.
was killed. and Engineer John Cow
dren was probably fatally injured
The train carried no passengers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
twenty-five Believed to
Have Lost Lives in
West Virginia.
ONE CABLE PARTED
Long in an Unsafe Condition.
Ice Hinders Recovery
of Bodies.

Charleston. Dec. 15.-While crowd
ed with people. including many chill
dren on the way 70 school. the old sus-
pension bridge which connects East
and West Charleston. collapsed today.
turning turtle as II fell, and throwing
20 to 80 people and half a dozen teams.
TO the ice so feet below.
lee Breaks
The ice broke under the weight and
IL Is feared the number who were
swept under the ice to their death
will not be known for a long time.
Two dead bodies were taken out
within a short time and a number of
injured assisted TO shore by rescuers-
News OF the accident spread rapid
" and the banks were soon lined with
frantic people who feared friends or
relatives had gone down with the
bridge to their death
Engineer. Assist
The work of rescue was pushed.
The United States engineers were ap-
pealed to for help while river men
were among the earliest helpers
The bridge was built SO years ago
and during the past few months there
had been considerable doubt regarding
its safety. heavy traffic being kept
of on a number OF occasions
lee Hind~r~ search
Three men and five children have
been rescued. All are more or less
seriously hurt. Two dead bodies OF
Scores OF
men in boats are searching the water
for other victims. but the ice foes ham,
per their efforts
Long Unsafe.
The bridge has been in dangerous
condition for a long time. but one
strand of cables remaining intact Out
of 13 horses going down with the struc-
ture. but one escaped alive.
The river bank is surrounded with
frantic parents who fear their children
were drowned.
Built Fifty Years Ago.
The bridge was built in 1852. The
span that fell. and which turned turtle
was 500 feet long.
The work of rescue is being pushed
vigorously. A government diver will
search the bed of the river for bodies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Coughs, Breaks Rib.

Duluth. MINI. Dec. 15.-W. III. Rey-
nolds, of Detroit. Mich. a travelling
salesman, broke one of his ribs in his
left side yesterday afternoon by cough
ing. Reynolds had suffered with 4
hard cold for two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
HUMBER OUT, TOO
Secretary of Rural Carriers
Follows President for vio-
Iating Orders.

General Wynne today ordered the i'm
mediate dismissal of Warren L. Tum-
ber. of Lockport, n. Y. secretary OF
the Rural Carriers association, for vio-
lation of the presidents order regard
ing attempts to influence legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
PROSECUTION DONE
IN PATTERSON CASE

New York, Dec. 15.-The prosecu-
ton in the Nan Patterson murder trial
announced today that with the excep.
ton of two unimportant Witnesses
their side of the case had been com
pleted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
BIDS ARE OPENED
FOR new WARSHIPS

Washington, Dec. 15.-Bids were
opened at the navy department today
for the construction of the battleship
New Hampshire and the armored cruis-
ers North Carolina and Montana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
New Head of Swiss Confederation.

Berne. Switzerland. Dec. 15.-The
bundesrath today elected NJ. Ruchet
president and NJ. Forrer vice presi-
dent of the confederation for 1905.
Both are radicals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
BRIG. GEN. WHITESIDE
SUDDENLY EXPIRES

Washington. Dec l5.-Brig- Cen
Samuel NJ. whiteside. retired. who had
command of the department Of Santi-
ago during the Spanish war. died sud-
denly today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
DEDICATE TEMPLE WAGES MUST FALL
James J Hill Says Railroad Men
Will Suffer From Rate
Reduction.
FREIGHT ALREADY CHEAP
Declares Interstate Commerce Com.
sion Already Has Sufficient
Power.

New York, Dec. 15.-"The railway
lines of the United States will obey
the law, but to cut down transporta-
ton rates arbitrarily and consequent
ly to reduce earnings to meet the new
conditions naturally implies a reduc-
tion OF wages"
Summed up, this is James j. Hills
view of the interstate commerce
court proposed by President Roosevelt
TO fix railroad rates. The president of
the Northern Securities company sees
direct loss to the vast army employ.
ed at the transportation lines of the
country. In protest, he declares the
Interstate commerce commission now
has sufficient power to meet all condi'
tions.
Lauds American Railways.
"The transportation rates OF Amer.
lean railways are the wonder of the
world" he declared. Nowhere else
are they so cheap. In England the
average rate per ton per mile is 2.3S
cents. In France. Germany and other
continental countries it fails lower,
until in Russia, where the conditions
of long hauls are more like out own,
the minimum is reached.
In America our rates average only
.O76 per ton per mile. That is AZ per
cent. if | remember rightly, of the
lowest European rate. In Russia
railroad employees receive $12 to $50
| a month for work for which we pay
$50 to $50 MONTH
settle Rates Out Of Court.
| AN examination of official reports
will show that in the past IL years
90 per cent of all the rate cases con
sidered by the interstate commerce
commission have been settled out OF
court. That is. they have been adjust
ed by the railway companies them
selves. Likewise in every contested
case that has been carried to the su
lpreme court the commission has beer
beaten.
IF the proposition is to give the
commission the right to fix rates ar
bitrarily the five members would have
more autocratic power than any othe
five men in the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
SEVAST0POl, LAST OF THE PORT
ARTHUR FLEET, IS A WRECK
ACCIDENT ON THE
MASSACHUSETTS
IS FATAL TO FOUR

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-Four men
were killed or probably fatally injured
today by the blowing out of manhole
in the engine room on the battleship
Massachusetts at the League Island
navy yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-15
Fine Church Burns.

Minneapolis, Dec. 15.-The Holy Ro-
sary church, one of the finest Catholic
structures in the northwest, was burn
ed today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
Or. SCOTT A BISHOP
Louisiana Colored Man Made
a Methodist PreIate.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 22.-It is
unof1cially stated today that the ballot
taken by the Methodist general confer
ences Saturday for missionary bishops, the
result of which will be announced off,
cially Monday morning, has resulted in
the election Of DR.. l. B. Scott, Of Louisi-
ana (colored) as missionary bishop to
Africa, and DR. w F. Oldham and DR..
K. E. Robinson as additional missionary
bishops in Southern Asia.
Dr. Scott's election occasioned some
surprise, as it was thought that DR.. Cam
por, of Liberia, would be the successful
candidate.
Nearly all the bishops filled pulpits to-
day, either at the morning or evening
services in this city and nearby towns.
While Monday, May 80, is the date set
for final adjournment of the conference,
it Is, believed that practically all the inn
porfant business will have been complet-
ed before the end of the present week.
Some of the, delegates have left for home
already, and SO many were seeking to
be excused that the conference became
alarmed yesterday lest the quorum would
be broken and made a rule to refuse fur
ther applications for leave until spe-
cial committee shall pass upon them.
Two subjects will doubtless cause a
spirited debate during the next few days,
namely, the amusement question and the
relations of capital and labor.
II was sought to have the conference
pass the resolution reported by the judi
ciary committee as the expression of the
body, but strong opposition developed and
it was made4the special order for Tues
day morning, when it will be discussed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
DEATH REVEALS LIFE
Three Widows Claim Deceased
Contractor as Husband.

DES MONIES, Iowa, May 22.-When
the remains of the late e. L. Dubois, a
prominent contractor of this city, were
carried to the cemetery today they were
followed by three women. each of whom
claims to be his lawful widow.
One came from Denver and gave the
name Of Mary E. Dubois, claiming that
she was married to the dead man in
1880 in Joplin, Mo- The second Mrs.
Dubois came from New Orleans. She
refused to talk of her claims. The third
woman was married to Dubois at West
Union, Iowa, and has lived with him for
some years.
There was no scene at the funeral, The
women pledging friends of the dead man
not to make disturbance.
Dubois had a notable career. He was
a French officer in the -Prussian
war. AS a contractor he did work in all
parts Of the world, notably in Brazil where
he was decorated by the government for
his achievements. He came to Des
Moines about nine years ago and was
prominent in fraternal and business Cir
eles. He left a considerable estate.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
ANTI-HEARST MEN
TO CONTROL OHIO
Democrats to Meet In Conven-
ton Tomorrow-Conserva.
tive Forces in Lead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22.-The DEM
ocratic state convention will be held here
Tuesday and Wednesday. There have
been contests in most OF the eighty-eight
counties of Hearst delegates. All who
are opposed to Hearst are classed as con-
servatives and they have a majority of
the uncontested delegates. These viii no
doubt decide the contests against the
Hearst contestants and control the con-
vention.
in their presidential preference between
Col. James Kilbourne, of Columbus, who
was the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor three years ago; Judge Judson Har-
mon of Cincinnati who was attorney
general under President Cleveland, and
Joseph w. Folk of Missouri.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, of Cleveland,
is heading the boom in Ohio for Folk.
There is now no doubt that the con-
servatives will name the delegates and
the state ticket as wen as dictate the
resolutions. No instructions for any can
didate are expected. but Maj. Kflbourne
or Harmon will be indorsed as 'sthe Ohio
fayorite,', and the delegates viii be in
strueted to vote IS a unit, when the ma
jority of the delegation so elects"
It is claimed by the conservatives thai
| under sucfl a modified unit rule Hearst
| would not get vote from Ohio, although
his adherents have carried several dis
tricts While no attempt will be made
to instruct for Judge Parker or even to
| commend him, it is believed he is the
second choice of both the Kilbourne and
| the Harmon men, who expect to control
| the convention.
Mayor Johnson is expected to cooper
| ate with the conservatives in organizing
| the convention, as there are contestlne
| delegations from Cleveland and the con-
| seryatives in turn will seat the johnson
| delegation.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
MAYOR JOHNSON WANTS
FOLK FOR PRESIDENT
cIeveIand's Mayor Favcrs MIssourrs
Graft Hunter for Nomination.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 22.-Mayor
Tom L. Johnson, of this city, in an in
terview tonight, told why he would like
to see Joseph w. Folk, of Missouri, the
Democratic nominee for the presidency.
Mr.. johnson said that according to his
view of the political situation Mr.. Folk
would be a harmony candidate, that is,
he would unite the factions that now adj
here to either TIE Parker or Hearst in
terests, or the principles represented by
these men.
Folk was said to be free man as re-
CARDS any entangling alliances in faction
alism. He would be agreeable to Mr..
Hill and Mr.. Cleveland and would be
Endorsed by Mr.. Bryan, Mayor Johnson
believes.
Mayor johnson said he did not believe
Mr.. Folk was seeking the presidential
nomination, that he was as good as
elected governor of Missouri, but no man
has ever turned aside the nomination to
the presidency and declined to be the
leader of a great party.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
THE NEWS INDExED.

PAGE |.
Skrydloff Uses Balloon.
Pope's Representative Remains in Paris.
Factory Explosion Kills Seven.
Hearst Defeated In Ohio.
, Steal SilVerware from Boats.
PAGE II.
Fight for Three-Ce Car Fares.
Police Arrest Army Deserter.
Sunday Excursions.
Judge Objects to jail for Children.
Or. Fulton critlcises Grand Jury.
PAGE III.
City Announcements.
PAGE Nv.
Editorial Comment.
PAGE v.
In the Sporting World.
PAGE vi.
City Announcements.
Students Bolt Jubilee.
Minneapolis Matters.
PAGE vii.
City Announcements.
PAGE VIII.
Popular Wants
PAGE TX.
Commercial and Financial.
PAGE K.
Wright County, Its Development and Re
sources.