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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
ALICE ROOSEVELT SNUBS
MRS. OGDEN G0ELET
Presidents Daughter Refuses Invita-
tion of Society Leader to
Visit "Ocre Court"

Newport, R. l., Aug. 25.-Why did
Miss Alice Roosevelt refuse the invita-
ton of Mrs. Ogden Goelet to visit her
at "Ochre Court?" is what the cot
tagers are asking. Miss Roosevelt is
now the guest of Mrs. Goelet's sister,
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Yesterday
Mrs. Goelet and Miss Roosevelt met
and talked for a little while-a very
little while-and finally Mrs. Goelet
invited Miss Roosevelt to visit her at
"Ochre Court" but Miss Roosevelt eX-
pressed her thanks and regrets, stat
ing that she had all her engagements
quite filled up. What is bothering the
cottagers is whether Miss Roosevelt
did not care to visit "Ochre Court, -
where there had been so much notori-
ETY. of late on account of the jewels, or
for some other reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
24,6OO MORE MEN JOIN
IN NEW YORK STRIKE
Building Trades Alliance Attempta
General Tie-Up by Order With
drawing Men.

New York, Aug. 25.-The Building
Trades Alliance played its strongest
card yesterday in the fight against the
Employers association and the open
shop ultimatum. Ten unions. num-
bering 24.600 men, will be withdrawn
from all jobs controlled or contracted
for by any member of the Employers
association. These "a, 600 men will be
in addition to the 10000 already out
on strike or locked out, and will swell
the total number of unemployed work
eTs to $4,000.
This order completes a general tie
up in the building trades, at least SO
far as the alliance can make it so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
REPUBLICANS IN
MICHIGAN REVOLT
independent Convention for Primary
Reform Called and May In
dorse Democrats.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 25.-At a meet
ing of Independent republicans of the
state held here yesterday a call was
issuel for an Independent primary re-
form republican mass convention, to
be held in Grand Rapids on Wednes-
day, Sept. IA, to nominate a state tick
ct and select a state committee The
convention may decide to indorse
Woodbridge n. Ferris. the democratic
nominee for governor, the principal
object of this movement being the de-
feat of Fred NJ. Warner, who is de-
clared to be a machine nominee. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
PLAN CAMPAIGN IN ILLINOIS
Republican Leaders of the State in
Conference in Chicago.

Chicago. Aug. 25.-The republican
leaders of Illinois were in conference
yesterday with members of the repub-
lican national committee regarding the
details of the campaign in this state
They were assured the state would
be given its due share of attention
and were told there would be no lack
of speakers when the campaign be-
gins. which is now believed will be
about Sept. Is Emphatic denial was
made of the reports of discord be-
tween the national and state political
authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
PHIPPS GIVES UP
Millionaire Steel Magnate VIII Yield
Two Children to His
Wifi.
KIDNAPPED SOME TIME AGO
Discovers Detectives in Government
Pay are Dogsing His
Footsteps.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-In Chicago, with
in six days, multi-millionaire Lawrence
c. Phipps will surrender to his wife
their two beautiful children, and more
astounding revelations will be made in
the family feud of high life than al
ready has stirred the social circles
of the nation.
The children, whom the father kid
naped and vowed he would never give
up, and for whom the mother spurned
his offer of $50OO,0 900, will be brought
from Phipps' home at Denver, given
to Mrs. Phipps here, and taken to her
Pittsburg home before September l.
The astonishing surrender of Steel
King Phipps has opened up new chap
ters of the remarkable domestic
drama.
Secret Service Men Used.
Senator Philander Knox of Pennsyl-
vania, formerly attorney general,
friend and counselor of the fair wife
is charged with using the United
States secret service. in pay of the
government, to shadow Phipps and aid
her suit.
The extent of the use of KnoX's in
fiuence has permeated the highest
stratum of national OficialdOm, and
the social rulers of the nation as well
bid fair to become embroiled when
the final denOuement comes.
The surrender of Phipps is said to
have followed the discovery by him
the United States secret service
Washington direct by Gen. KnoX's in
fluence-have been and still are dog
ging his footsteps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
Had Warned Others.
MAKE APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT
Cripple Creek Miners Who Were De-
ported Ask Federal Aid.

Denver, Aug. 25.-With a petition
to President Roosevelt and an appeal
to the district court the sufferers
through deportations from Cripple
Greek sought yesterday to check the
reign of violence in the mining region
Intervention by the president was ask
ed by all the men forcibly elected from
the camp last Saturday, and informa-
tion was filed in the Cripple Greek
court by Deputy District Attorney
Charles C. Butler, charging number
of prominent men of the district with
being the leaders in the mob. The in
formations charge conspiracy, malic-
ious mischief and larceny. They were
based upon affidavits made in Denver
and sent here by mail.
Denver, Colo, Aug. 25.-It was an.
nOunced at the state house today that
officers of the national guard of this
city have been notified to hold them
selves in readiness to take their COM
mand to Cripple Creek at a moments S
notice. Adjt. Gen. Bell refused to con
firm the report, but there was activity
at the armOries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
MURDER OVER HORSE TRADE
Iowa Man chokes Nebraskan While
Party Intoxicated.

Onawa. Ia, Aug. 25.-Art English
killed James Henslip, of Decatur, Neb.
yesterday afternoon in a quarrel over
a horse trade, choking him to death
Both men had been drinking some
what. English was arrested and is
now in Jail at Tekamah. Neb. Henslip
is a harness maker and has lived i'll
Decatur so years. Art English S
home is in Lincoln township, Monona
county, and his father is a we'll to do
farmer there. English has always been
very quarrelsome and bears a bad
reputation. Decatur. Neb., is just
across the Missouri river from Onawa.
Though in Nebraska it is closely as
sociated with Onawa in a business
way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
NEW TUB MAIL SERVICE
Nine-MiIe System Opened at Chicago
by Postmaster General.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-At the rate of
50 miles an hour a letter dropped into
mail box at any of the stations
reached by the new pneumatic tube
service which went into operation yes
terday will shoot through space and
will be delivered at the postOffice down
town in a few short minutes after leav-
ing the outlying office. Nine miles
of tube service were added to the
Chicago pOstoffice equipment yester
day and the first bunch of mail shot
through the underground pipes at
noon, after which the system was
formally turned over to the govern
ment. Postmaster General Payne, sur
rounded by government officials,
placed the system in operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
CONFEssEs TO $1,000 THEFT
Former Western Union Clerk Gets
Money on Bogus kilograms.

Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 25.-J. T. Laney,
alias a. p. Standish, formerly receiv-
ing clerk of the Western Union Tele-
graph company at Dallas, Tex, has
been arrested here on a telegram from
the company in Dallas. The telegram
specified no charges, but Laney, who
is under 20 years of age. admitted to
the officers that he and a confederate
whose name he gave as Black, alias
Seaborn, had stolen a large amount
of money. He admitted that. as receiv-
ing clerk he sent bogus kilograms for
money to a confederate, who travelled
from city to city, receiving in the
neighborhood of $1,000. Laney was
forced to leave Dallas about a month
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
LARGE COTTON FIRM FAILS
October and December Cotton Goes
Up 81 and 80 Points.

New Orleans, Aug. 25.-The cotton
market received a great surprise yes
terday when three-quarters of an hour
after the opening the well-known firm
of II. F. Page & Co. posted an an
nouncement that it was unable to meet
further calls for margins. On the
reading of this notice the ring was
thrown into the widest confusion, and
in an instant prices scared as traders
endeavored to buy cotton TO protect
themselves. October and December
within a minute went up 81 and 50
points.
The confusion in the ring was the
greater because the interest Page q
Co. had in the market was not known.
They had been among the heaviest
operators on the short side for some
time, but it was supposed that their
transactions were profitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
ADMIRAL WATSON is RETIRED
Naval Officer Who Was to Bombard
Spain's Coast is 81.

Washington. Aug. 25.-Rear Admiral
John c. Watson has been placed on
the retired list of the navy, having
reached the age of CO years. He en-
tered the service in September, 1856,
served during the civil war and in the
war with Spain, was placed in COM
mand of the eastern squadron. which
was fitted out for a cruise across the
Atlantic TO lombard the coast towns
of Spain. but which did not sail ow-
ing to the fact that the war closed.
He is travelling in Europe for pleasure
and incidentally is inquiring into the
methods of moral training for the men
in. foreign navies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
SCARED TO DEATH BY A CAR
ParaIyzed and Unable to Move, Man
Dies From Fright.

Vineland, y. j., Aug. 25.-William
Weldon. a farmer of this place, was
scared to death here by his narrow es-
cape from being run over by trolley
car. He was out driving, was stricken
with paralysis. fell to the trolley track
and was not discovered until nearly an
hour afterwards, when a motorman
succeeded in stopping the car within a
few inches from the mans body
In a few hours Mr.. Weldon was dead,
and the physicians say he died from
fright. His last words were Save me
from the trolley car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Root Says He Does Not Want the Gov
ernorship of New York.

word has been spoken. That l am TO
be considered in any sense in con-
nection with the New York governor
ship is out of the question" Former
Secretary of War Root made this state
mcnt TO a representative of the Asso-
ciated Press last night.
Accompanying Chairman Cortelyou.
Mr.. Root arrived in Oyster bay last
evening They came to consider with
the president the latter's letter of ac-
Ceptance of the nomination made by
the Chicago convention and discuss
with him various matters relating to
the national committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
ELECTION OF POSTMASTERS
National Association Elect Officers and
Will Meet at Dayton.

Niagara Falls, n. Y, Aug. 25.-At
the session of the National Associa-
tion of Postmasters of first class Off
ces, the following officers were elect
ed: President, w. E. Hull, of Peoria,
ILL.,; vice presidents. e. r. MontfOrt, of
Cincinnati; Isador Sobel, of Erie, Pa. :;
T. e. Gerow. of Jacksonville, Fla, and
James Graham, of Rochester; treas
urer, Gen. Thomas G.. Lawlor, of Rock
ford, III. The secretary will be ap-
pointed by the president.
The next convention will be held at
DAYTON. Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
OHIO BANK AND OFFICERS FAIL
Receiver Appointed for Sidney Con-
Germ With $3.50 1000 Liabilities.

Sidney, Ohio. Aug. 25-On applica-
tion of Frank b. Reed, the cashier, the
German-American bank, the oldest fl
nancial institution in Sidney, has been
placed in the hands of d receiver. The
bank has a capital stock of $4,000.
The liabilities are estimated at $780,
900 and the assets at 100000. The
trouble at the bank was followed al
most Immediately by the assignments
of Mr.. Reed, John II. Wagner, the
president, and Peter Wagner, father of
President Wagner and himself a large
stockholder in the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
Fifty Employees of Morris
& Co. Quit Their
Jobs.
OBJECT TO POLICEMAN
Chicago City Council Names
Committee to Attempt
Settlement.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Fifty strike
breakers at the Morris & Co. plant
struck today because the company re-
fused to discharge a special policeman
whom the strike breakers said had
beaten one of their number for smok-
ing a pipe in the barracks contrary TO
rules.
City Council Takes IL Up.
Chicago. Aug. 25.-The city author
tiles are to make a second effort to
settle the stock yards strike. At Il
meeting of the city council last night
a resolution was passed empowering
Mayor Harrison 10 appoint a commit
tee of II aldermen who are to make it
their business to bring about a settle
ment. The mayor appointed a COM
mittee and invitations were at once
sent to leaders of the strikers and to
representatives of employers inviting
them to meet Il committee today.
The aldermanic committee has not
mapped out any particular program,
but intends to see what it can do. after
it has listened to statements of both
sides.
Want Federal Troops.
Omaha, Aug. 25.-T. j. Mahoney, one
of the attorneys for the South Omaha
packing interests, made a statement
that efforts are being made by his
clients and their associates to have
federal troops stationed at South Oma-
ha and along the railroads leading to-
Omaha over which packers are run
ming trains for the accommodation of
their present workmen. The packers
representatives claim this course was
determined on for several reasons, one
of which is that they cannot get JUS
tice in South Omaha and do not wish
to cucumber the county court with a
lot of cases which should not be
brought there, and that by concentra-
ting the troubles in one court they
would be greatly simplified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
Order of Russian Ruler
Averts Crisis at
Shanghai.
VESSELS WILL DISARM
ENGLAND Protests Again
Against Searching of
Her Ships.

Shanghai, Aug. 25.--The dismantling
of the cruiser Askold and destroyer
Grozovoi is by direct order of En-
peror Nicholas, who sent a message
to the crews congratulating them on
saving their vessels, and thanking
them for their service to the empire.
Alter the flags on the vessels had been
hauled down their guns were disman-
tied.
Gar Orders Disarmament.
Shanghai, Aug 25.-By direct order
of the czar, conveyed earlier in the ev-
ening to Admiral Reitzenstein, the dis
armament of the Russian cruiser
Askold and torpedo destroyer GroZ-
ovoi was begun shortly after o'clock
last night The work will be pushed
without interruption until completed.
Immediately after the receipt of the
order Admiral Reitzenstein command
ed the flags of the two warships low
cred.
COnsuIs Notified.
United States Consul General Good
now and the representatives of the
foreign governments, as well as the
Chinese taotai, were informed of the
czar's decision without delay, and it
is more than likely that now the breach
of international law caused by the fail
ure to disarm the vessels on or before
Aug. % will not be taken advantage
of by the Japanese as a part of the
protest relative to Russia's tactics,
which, according to advices from To-
kio, some of the Japar ese statesmen
desire to have presented to the pow
erS.
Makes Another Protest.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-Great Brit
ain has formally called attention of the
Russian government to the renewed
activity of the volunteer steamer Smo-
lensl and asked for explanations. Rus
sia has not yet formally replied, being
without official information. Orders
sent to the Smolensk not to stop any
more neutral vessels have not been
delivered.
VIII Help I'm Sending Orders.
ST. Petersburg. Aug 25.-The Rus
sian government has asked for the
cooperation of Great Britain in getting
orders to the Smolensk. This was
Nagreed to by the British government.
Another Vessel Searched.
London, Aug. 25.-The Anchor Line
steamer Asia arrived at Port Said and
reports it had been detained two hours
while the papers and cargo were eX-
amined by the Russian cruiser Ural off
the coast of Portugal.
COaIing From "a German Steamer.
Las Balmas, Canary Islands, Aug.
25.-Fishermeh report three Russian
cruisers are coaling from the German
steamer Valesia at Cape JUDY off the
south coast of Morocco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
AsUNCION PANIC STRICKEN
Capital of Paraguay Goes Wild over
Results of Revolution.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 25. - Panic at
Asuncion is indescribable. The for
eigners in all parts of Paraguay are
leaving. under the protection Of the
diplomatic corps. Preparation for hos
tilities and negotiations looking to a
settlement of the questions at issue be-
tween the revolutionists and the gov
ernment are proceeding simultaneous.
ly. The belief is growing that the gov
ernment must yield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
TWO DIE IN A CAVE-IN
Three Also Injured While Excavating
For a Bridge Pier.

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug. 25.-Two men
killed and three injured is the result
of Cave-in at Little river, eight miles
south of this city. Seven men were
at work under railroad bridge on an
excavation for a pier, when, without
warning. the earth above them caved,
and all were buried under the debris.
All but two were rescued in a few
minutes.
They were Is feet from the surface.
The dead: EnOch Reed, Roy Isbell.
The injured: Elijah Sans. Ben
Phillips, ARA Wayman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
COnstabuIary on Island
of Leyte, Philippines,
Defeated.
TOWNS ARE LOOTED
Many 0utrages Committed. In
cIuding Burning of
Three Natives.

Manila, p l., Aug. 25.-The native
constabulary has been ambushed on
the island of Leyte by a superior force
of bandits. Capt. H. Barrett was
killed in the fighting. The bandits
looted several towns in the province OF
Misamie. Island of Mindanao, kidnapped
a whole family, burned three Chinese
stores, killed four natives, and burning
three of them alive.
Being Pursued.
Col. Harbord is now on the trail
of the bandits.
Lieut.. Thornton has been drowned
near Dagupin, Island of LuZOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
WILL RECOGNIZE AUXILIARY
Knights of Pythias Extend Privileges
to Rathbone Sisters.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 24.-Supreme
lodge of the Knights of Pythias, has
decided to officially recognize the
RathbOne Sisters, woman's auxiliary
organization. Among other matters of
importance acted on by the supreme
lodge were a constitutional amend
ment which leaves to the several
lodges the power of suspension for
non-payment of dues by its members
and the reduction of the per capita tax
of grand lodges to five cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
CARLISLE MEETS TAGGART
Two Confer In New York With other
Members of the Party.

New York, Aug. 25.-Among the
callers at the national democratic
headquarters yesterday were former
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle.
who had conference with Belmont,
and John F. Frenzel, of Indiana. Fren-
eel was one of the strong supporters
of the gold democratic candidates I'm
1896 and yesterday he assured Chair
man Thomas Taggart that his time
and money would be devoted to the
success of the democratic candidates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25

Toxic. Aug. 25.-Two Russian tor
pedo boat destroyers struck mines at
the entrance of Port Arthur last even
ing. The larger one with four tunnels
was sunk The names of the vessels
and the number of lives lost are un-
known.
Say LOSSES Arc Fearful.
Chefoo, Aug. 25.-Russian advices
received here say the Japanese as
saults on Port Arthur Aug. 21 and 22
were repulsed with tremendous losses.
The attempt of the Japenese to cap
ture- fort No. / cost them 10000 men.
Their attack on Fort Etseshan result
ed in their losing 5000 men killed
and wounded. Port Dalny is said to
be filled with wounded men.
Awaits Results at Port Arthur.
Lao Yang, Aug. 25.-It is believed
here the Japanese army in Manchuria
estimated to number 100000. are
awaiting the result of the storming of
Port Arthur before renewing the move
mcnt against KurOpatliin. According
to Chinese the Japanese are conveying
20 siege guns from New Chwang to
SaShichao over the railroad.
Final Assault Imminent.
Toxic. Aug 25.-The final assault
on Port Arthur is imminent. Hundreds
Of Japanese guns continue TO pour a
destructive fire into the city and har-
Dor, along the lines of the forts and
entertainments preparatory to an in
fantry assault.
1t is evident that the Russian lines
have been weakened and partially pen
ctrated in the vicinity of Antzshan
and the Itzshan forts. The entire line
of the Russian defenses Immediately
about the harbor is within the range
of the Japanese guns. y number of
the Russian forts and batteries con-
tinuc to fire vigorously. The Japanese
death roll will be heavily increased be-
fore they are captured.
City VIII Fall First.
The direction of the Japanese attack
creates the impression here that the
city and defenses on either side of the
harbor entrance will fall first. The
final stand will be made at Laoti
Shan. The Japanese official sources
of information remain closed and the
navy departments announcement of
the striking of a mine by the battle
ship SevastOpol and the firing upon
the Russian forts by the cruisers Mis-
shin and Kasuga yesterday are the
only disclosures made for several days.
1t is believed here both sides have suf-
fcred heavy losses and the final rec
ord will make the siege the bloodiest
since Sedan. The Japanese are su-
DrCmplV confident of the ultimate re-
suit. The leaders of the government
await the outcome in calm assurance.
The people are everywhere decorating
the streets and houses and erecting
arches and flagstaffs in preparation
for the national celebration of the ex-
pCCtcd victory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
CONSUELA S. WINS STAKE
Purse of $4,000 in Big Massachusetts
Harness Race Well Contested.

Readville, Mass. Aug. 25.-Ten thou
sand people saw COnsuela S. win the
Massachusetts stake, the richest event
on the harness turf this year, in five
f1ercely contested heats yesterday.
The stake was for trotters eligible to
the 2:10 class last April and was val
uel at $4,000. Consuela s., a second
choice, won three heats after the first
had been captured by George G., and
the second had gone to DR.. Strong, the
favorite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
Adventists Meeting.

NortOnville. Kans., Aug. 25.- The
national conference of the Seventh
Day Adventists is in session here with
over 800 delegates in attendance from
all parts of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
DECLARES DOCKET is DISGRACE
Judge Says No Divorces Will be Grant
ed Without Good Cause.

Pana, ILL.,, Aug. 25.-"The circuit
court docket is a disgrace to Christian
county" declared Judge Farmer yes
terday. 'Not a divorce shall be grant
ed among all the applications, unless
clear testimony in support of the com
plant is given" There are 40 divorce
cases pending on the docket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
ATLANTIC WINS OCEAN RACE
Makes 264 Miles in a Little More Than
Forty Hours.

Newport, R. L., Aug. 25.-The schoon-
er yacht Atlantic, owned by Wilson
Marshall. of New York, won the ocean
race Of 264 miles for the Breton's Reef
cup yesterday The Atlantic covered
the course from Breton's Reef lightship
70 the Sandy Hook lightship and re-
turned in 20 hours. SO minutes and 81
seconds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-25
SHAREHOLDERS TO
LOSE ALL INVESTED
Large Amount of Forged Paper in De-
funct GrinneIl Bank Leads
to Assessment.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25.- The
first report received of the First Ma
tionaI bank of Grinnell, Iowa, was filed
with the comptroller of the currency
today. The comptroller authorizes the
statement that, owing to the large
amount of forged paper among the as
sets an assessment against the share
holders for their full 100 per cent of
liability is necessary and has been
levied.