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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
REVISING QUINCY
DIOCESE CANONS
New Constitution Adopted by Episco-
palians at GaIesburg Annual
Meeting.

Galesburg, H., Nov. 16.-The con
vention of Quincy Episcopal diocese,
is at work today revising the canons
of the diocese in accordance with the
recommendations of Bishop Fawcett in
his address yesterday. Yesterday af-
ternoon a new constitution was adopt
ed which safeguards carefully the
property of the diocese Rev. V. H.
Webb. OF Monmouth. is serving for the
10th time as secretary of the meeting.
T. B. Martin. of Galesburg was chosen
treasurer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
EIGHT MEN DEAD
IN A MINE SHAFT
Gas Explosion Blows Timoers Out of
Shaft and Spreads De-
struction.

Undoubtedly killed and blown To pieces.
seven men are lying in the depths of
a new shaft of the BraZnell Coal COM
pany. on the outskirts of Bentleysville,
while another outside the mine is dead,
as a result of a gas explosion.
The force of the explosion was 50
great that it blew huge pieces of tim
ber out of the mine like skyrocketS as
high as 150 feet in the air. The tip
pie and all mine rigging were torn
down and the debris scattered in heaps
all around
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
CUT OFF.
Fire in Six Story New York Ten.
ement Results in Sew.
eral Deaths.
BOTTOM FLOOR A FURNACE
Men Try to Save Personal Belongings
While Women Fight to Rescue
Children.

New York. Nov. 16.-At least five
persons were burned TO death in an
Italian siX-story tenement house fire
in Seventy-third street early today.
The sleeping tenants on the five upper
floors were made prisoners by the
flames with the ground floor a roaring
furnace beneath them. Three of those
whose lives were lost were kneeling in
prayer when the fire reached them
The bodies of three men and two wo-
men have been taken from the ruins.
Policemen believe the fire was started
by an incendiary
Started in Air shaft.
The fire began in a heap of rubbish
at the bottom of the air shaft and
spread with remarkable rapidity. The
tenants were soon forced TO occupy the
fire escapes TO save themselves from
suffocation, as the flames had cut off
escape by interior staiTways.
When the fire department arrived
with its ladders nearly every one on
the fire escapes were kneeling in
prayer
Wen Act SeIfshIy.
Adding to the pathos of the scene
was the action of men who stood with
their arms full of personal possessions
while their wives fought unaided TO
protect the children from being tramp
led by the crowd or suffocated by the
smoke.
Work of Black Hand.
The lessee of the house told the po-
lice today the Black Hand society ha
recently sent him letters demanding
1000 The police have begun an in
on the belief that the fire
was started by the writer of the let
rerS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
PRINCE CHARLES
ACCEPTS THRONE
Result of PIebiscite Overwhelmingly
in His Favor as King of
Norway.

Christiania. Nov. 1G.-The govern
ment presented the result of the pie
biscite to the storthing today. Official
figures show that 257,71O votes were
cast in favor of Prince Charles of Den
mark as king of Norway. and 6S,S52
against him. \ telegram has been re-
oeived from Prince Charles. accepting
the offer of the throne. II is stated
that the prince will take the title of
Carl V and the royal flag will be
golden lion on purple field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Bishop cranston Is Married.

Cincinnati. Nov. l6.-Right Rev.
Earl Cranston of Washington, bishop
in the Methodist Episcopal church,
and Miss Lucia Mason Parker were
married last night at the home of vii
liam Christie Heron, an uncle OF the
bride. Bishop ID H. Moore of Portland,
CIs. osiC-sIed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
IOWA IMPLEMENT
DEALERS SUPPORT
Given President Rooseveit's Rate Leo
islation Proeram-Meeting at
Omaha.

Omaha. Nov. 16.-The Iowa Imple-
ment Dealers association adopted res
olutions today, strongly endorsing the
recommendations of President Roose-
Welt on railroad rate legislation and
pledging the association to use its in-
fiuence To secure the cooperation of
senators and congressman in securing
the passage of rate measures by con
gTess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
'DOUCHERTY HEARD
Former Peoria School Superin-
tendent Pleads Not Guilty
to Charges.
HIS MOTIONS 0vERRULED
Ordered to Prepare for Speedy Trial
Rumored More indictments Have
Been Found.

Peoria. H.. Nov. 16.-Newton c.
DCugherty. former superintendent of
schools and banker, yesterday after
noon pleaded not guilty TO a charge of
embezzling several hundred thousand
dollars OF Peoria school funds. A re-
quest for delay in the trial was not
granted by Judge Worthington. and
Dougherty will face Il jury probably
some time next week.
Motion Overrulcd.
Attorney Quinn first moved for bill
of particulars. claiming that all of the
hundreds of indictments were faulty
drawn The court dismissed this mo-
ton. and Quinn asked that the indict-
ments be quashed.
This motion was taken under advise
ment States Attorney Scholes says
that the case will come first on the cal
endar. and that he expects a speedy
conviction. The defense has not given
a hint of its case. but promises a fight
to the end
II is rumored that the present grand
jury may return more indictments
against the eX-school superintendent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

ltiCal purposes or otherwise to influ-
ence legislation.
Could Not Cross Examine.
When Odell concluded. Mr.. Inter
meyer. counsel for Hyde asked permis-
sion to cross examine OdelI. but was
refused. Justice Erastus f. Ransom.
counsel for George II. Squire was next
called. He said Squire is Il very sick
man.
Dcpc~ Called.
Senator Chaunccy NJ DepcW was
then called The senator said he had
been a director of the Equitable since
1877 and was a member of the eXecu-
tive committee. He never heard of
various trustee accounts until this in
veStigation. He knew of campaign
contributions only in "a general way.
He hoped that state and national legis-
latures would pass laws prohibiting
these contributions.
Lost Money I'm syadicates-
The senator detailed various syndi-
Gates he had been in during four years.
He said these had netted him the sum
of $l.2l9. In these syndicates he had
100000 tied up most of the time and
100000 is still tied up.
About That AmbassaAorShip.
Depew said he was asked by James
Hazen Hyde To use his influence with
President Roosevelt to secure Hyde
the Enthusiastically TO France. that he
spoke to the president about il. and
that the president said il was utterly
impossible.
Denies All.
New York. Nov i6.-Edward II.
Hartman. appearing as witness be
fore the Armstrong legislative insur-
anCe committee yesterday. fatty CON
tradicted all the sensational accuSa
uons made against him by James Ha
zen HYDE
lie denied that he had advised the
settlement of Gov Odell's shipbuilding
sui; against the Mercantile Trust COM
pany for SIS 900: he denied that he had
ever warned Hyde that the Mercan-
tiles charter might be revoked
through powerful political influence at
Albany; he denied. in fact that he had
ever taken the initiative in any way in
the negotiations for the settlement of
the Odell suit.
Did Net taaSpire.
Mr. Hartman declared that he had
not conspired against Hyde To obtain
control of the Hyde majority in the
Equitable: that he had on the contra
ry. tried 10 advise and counsel the
young man in every way possible
against the dangerous influences with
which he had surrounded himself
Mr.. Hartman admitted that he had
visited President Roosevelt relative to
HIDES appointment a. ambassador 10
France. but he had done this not IN an
effort 10 railroad HYDE out Of the
country. as has been charged, but
merely d. 81 sCt Of friendship. Mr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION
National Organization Elects Officers
for the Year at ST. Louis.

St. Louis. Nov. 16.-The National
Good Roads association has elected:
President, w. II. Moore of st. Louis;
secretary. Arthur c. jackson of Dam
ariscotta, Me: and treasurer c. II.
Huttig of ST. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
United States Consul Dead.

Madelia- Mimi. Nov 1G.-A cable
gram announcing the death of United
States Consul William r. Estes, re-
Gently appointed to the post at Zittau.
Germany. from pneumonia. has been
received by his brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Old Agent Leaves.

j. c. Pugh, for a number of years
agent for the Rock Island road at
Muscatine. has resigned to- take po-
stion with the Great Western w. l..
Stout of Trenton. is expected to sue
ceed Mr.. Pugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
LAST EFFORT TO Save HENDERSON
PLAN TO BUILD ELSEWHERE
Conference Held Ey Rock Island
Southern and O.her Traction Men.

From the connections Of party OF
traction men who have been comforting
Of late with officials of the Rock Is
land Southern at Monmouth and Gales
burg it is gathered that the company
is contemplating line TO the south
and perhaps in other directions. as well
as the one north to this city. Nothing
is made public of the object or the re-
suits of the meetings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Fine School for Cambridge.

The board OF school trustees OF
Cambridge. Henry county. have ap-
proved of usans for new school
which will cost s35 900 II viii BE- of
brick. two stories and basement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
GENESEO HUNTER
MEETS ACCIDENT
Shot Penetrates Eyebali-Eieven TAX
en- from Face and Neck-Hunter
on Other Side of Canal.

Adolph OFT, who was hunting yes
terday in the vicinity of Geneseo, was
accidentally shot by another hunter
and IL bird shot were taken out of his
face and neck. One shot penetrated
his eyeball. The hunters were on diff
ferent sides of the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
BEER CAUSE OF DIsBANDING
Joliet High School Foot Ball Team
Ends Seasons Activities.

Joliet. ILL.,. Nov. lG.-One Of the indi-
rect results of yhe recent debauch of
high school boys al a brewery opening
was the disbanding or the high school
football eleven for the season. Liston,
the star player and fun back on the
team today i.ft the school because OF
the affair Other players declared they
would not take pau in furf her gaines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
CRUSHED BY LOG
James Stevenson Killed While
Loading Timbers in Vicin.
ity of Swedona.
SON AGED IL. A WITNESS
Head of Large Family and Had Lived
fer Past 10 Years East of
Sherrard.

James Stevenson. aged about 55. was
instantly killed yesterday in the tim
ber near Swedona. falling log frac-
turing his skull and causing instant
death. Stevenson. whose home is
about two miles east of Sherrard ac-
cOmpanied by his son. a boy of ~. was
in the timber loading poles for a der
rick. One of the heavy pieces of tim
Der slipped, and caught Stevenson un-
der IT,
son Calls Aid.
The boy. who was witness of the
tragedy. summoned aid and the body
was removed. Mr. Stevenson had re
sided near Sherrard for over 10 years.
lie leaves wife and Is children. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at Swe-
dOna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
JUSTICES OF PEACE HEARD
Appear Before Committee on Fees and
Salaries

The justices Of the peace are being
heard this afternoon by tho commit
tee Of the board of supervisors on fees
and salaries. The Justices were asked
TO be present with their dockets TO
show the exact business of the courts
The board at its last meeting held up
the fee list and instructed the commit
tee TO investigate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Illinois BrickIayers Meet.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-The annual
state convention of the bricklayers'
and masons' unions of Illinois is in ses-
sion here. Mayor Lake W. Sanborn
gave an address of welcome. ana
President Charles Cronan OF Belleville
responded. The visitors were rendered
a banquet last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Gull TLESS, $50 HELP NE G0D," SNEARS
0DELL, ANSWERING CHARGES OF HYDE
Mckinley CORNER
STONE PUT IN PLACE
Distinguished Company Attends Cere-
mony at Canton,
Ohio.

Canton. Ohio. Nov. 1G.-In the pres
ence of Mrs Mckinley. trustees of the
Mckinley National Memorial associa-
tion and other noted guests, citizens
and school children of Canton. the cor
ner stone of the Mckinley monument.
the gift of the American people. was
formally laid today with appropriate
but unpretentious ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Conference Opens.

New York Nov. lG.-The inter
church conference on federation. the
organization whose executive commit
tee did not invite the Unitarians, Uni
yersalists. Christian Scientists. or 9th
er nonevangelical brethren, opened its
sessions last nigh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
FALLS rs FEET: LIVES
Lawrence Brown. Davenport Roofer,
Breaks Arm and Leo in Bio Drop.

Lawrence Brown. while working on
the cOrnice of the Davenport high
school building today, lost his balance
and fell 80 feet. He struck a lean-to
adjoining the building. and rolled 10
the ground He escaped with his right
arm and right leg broken, not being
otherwise injured. He was taken TO
St. Lu.~ hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
DISASTROUS FIRE
RAGING IN SOUTH

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. ia disastrous
fire is reported raging in Columbus 1t
is stated more than 500 balss, OF cot
tO1 are already destroyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
MUSCATINE GIRL Is SHOT
Hit BY Ball from Rifle Her Sister Was
Moving in Cleaning Room.

Muscatine, Iowa. Nov. 16.-May
Meunz. an 11-year-old girl, was probab-
ly fatally injured yesterday afternoon
by the accidental discharge of a rifle
that her sister was moving in putting
a room in order. The victim was just
entering the room when the gun was
discharged and the ball struck her a
glancing blow back of the ear, fractur-
ing the skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
ST. MARY'S FAIR A SUCCESS
Columbia Hall the Scene of an Attract
i've Array.

ST Mary's church fair which open
ed last Monday at Columbia hall on
Fifth avenue and Twenty second street
is proving success far beyond the
anticipations of the promoters. There
has been a large attendance every
night and all speak in praise of the
array of attractive booths and the
various amusements provided.
At 5 O'Clock Saturday afternoon an
oyster supper will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Panic on BOurse.

st. Petersburg, Nov. ia panic
prevails on the bourse today as a re-
suit of a rumor that Grand Duke Mich
olas. commander of the imperial
guards. had been appointed militar>
dictator. There was a stampede of
holders of industrial stocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Nutineers Pardoned.
outlook Improves. I6H1H

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 16.-The out
look is much less threatening today.
the general strike promising 10 col
lapse within a few days. An appeal Ia
the country 10 join the movement met
with no response and dissensions in
the workmen's council are increasing.
The Snowstorm still RACES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Fitz and o'Rrien Sign.

San Francisco. Nov. 16.-All talk OF
the proposed fight between Fftzsin-
mons and O'Brien falling through was
ended last night when both fighters
signed articles which had previously
teep agreed upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Sabbath Association Meets.

Elsin. Ill, Nov. 1G.-The annual
meeting of the Sabbath association of
Illinois was called to order this nom
ing at the First Baptist church in this
city The meeting ends tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Phiianthropist Dead.

Worcester. Mass, Nov. 16.-Stephen
Salisbury. president of the American
Antiquarian society and noted phi
lanthropist. died today of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

This is the concern that has here
tofore been referred to in The Argus as
the successor of the Rock Island Bat
terry company which removed TO Gin
cinnati. The new company has quar-
ters in the old Harper's theater build
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
new ROCK ISLAND
FACTORY LICENSED
Electrical Manufacturing Company
Has $4,000 Capital-In Harper's
Building.

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-Secretary
of State Rose today licensed the Cen
traI Electric Manufacturing company
of Rock Island TO incorporate. The
capital stock is 100000 and the object
the manufacturing of electrical appli-
ances. The incorporators are William
II. Edwards Gustav Stengel, and Hen
ry Tappendorf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Asked No Contributions.

Odell stated he had never solicited
contributions from any insurance com
panies and none had ever voluntarily
been rendered. He said possibly some
contributions may have come indirect
~ through the national committee and
Senator Plat.
No money had ever been placed in
his hands directly or indirectly for po-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Suddenly Makes Appear
anCe at Seat of Agra
rian Troubles.
MEANS A LONG FIGHT
Strike Movement Seems Grow
ing Weaker---Pard0n Ex-
tended to Mutineers.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. ia false en-
ance near Penza. Already his follow
ers number $4,000. This startling re-
port was received this afternoon in "A
dispatch from Simbirsk. PenZa is in
the heart of vaS region extending
westward from the Volga where Agra
ran uprising on a large scale have
been occurring and ii the report is
true that pretender To the throne has
placed himself AT the head of peas
antry the government will soon have,
besides its other troubles. formidable
Agrarian rebellion.
1t required a year To suppress the
famous rebellion led by Pugatichcff.
who impersona1ed the dethroned and
murdered Peter Ill. in the time OF Cath
crime H. That uprising was started in
the Volga region.
Nutineers PRrdoned-
Washington. Nov. l6.-SpCncer Ed
dy. at St Petersburg, today cabled the
state department pardons had been
state department pardons had been
granted To the CronStadt mutineerS ex-
cept six. who We're shot today. Eddy
adds the giving of the imperial lands
and the action on the Cronstadt mu-
tineers may do much toward stopping
the trouble.
outlook Improves. I6VUUa
St Petersburg. Nov. 16.-The out
look is much less threatening today,
the general strike promising 10 col
lapse within a few days. An appeal tn
no fn Ia
with no response and dissensions in
the workmen's council are increasing.
The snowstorm still RACES.
Panic on Bourse.
st. Petersburg, Nov. ia panic
prevails on the bourse today as a re-
suit of a rumor that Grand Duke Mich
olas. commander of the imperial
guards. had been appointed militar>
dictator. There was a stampede of
holders of industrial stocks.
Cabinet In session.
St Petersburg. Nov. IA special
meeting of the cabinet. with Emperor
Nicholas presiding, is being held this
afternoon AT Tsarkoe Selo. To consider
ing of the cabinet held under the di-
the creation of the responsible min
istry. The emperor, who arrived at
Selo last night from Peterhof.
called today's meeting upon the sugge3-
ton of Witte
Cold Prevents Violence.
ST. Petersburg, Nov. ia fierce
northeast blizzard aEFf snow which
blew down on ST. Petersburg last night
prevented bloodshed in the Russian
capital The bitter cold by forcing the
strikers 10 remain indoors did more to
preserve order than all the Cossacks
cavalry patrolling The streets.
Heavy military reserves are station
ed in all the industrial districts but mp
to midnight there was no rioting
Troops took charge of the electric
light stations. which were operated by
sailors. so that the city was not placed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Iocomotive Maker DEAD.

New York. Nov. 16.-Albert J. Pit
kin. president of the American Loco
motive company died today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Insurance Revelations
Reach an Issue of
veracity.
NO CROSS-ExAMINING
Senator Depew Proves Cautious
Witness---Lost Money on
Syndicate Operations.

New York. Nov. 1G.-Former Gov.
OIell went on the stand in the insur-
ance investigation today. He denied
he had ever directly or indirectly
threatened to have the charter of the
Mercantile Trust company revoked.
exclaiming dramatically. There is no
truth in that so help me God"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
never Intended TO invite ALL

OF the National Federation of
Churches and Christian Workers. made
addresses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Denial Does Not Worry Hyde.

Mr.. Hartman denied Mr.. Hydes
charges one by one as they were re-
ferred To him in Mr.. Hydes own words
Mr. Hyde listened attentively TO Mr.
Hartmann declarations. a slight smile
Playing around the corners of his
month. When the railroad magnates
examination was concluded Mr.. Hyde
stepped quickly up on the stand and
reiterated many of the charges which
he made on Tuesday. declaring empha-
tically that he did not desire TO change
a word of his previous testimony.
To determine which one of the wit
nesses. Hyde or asiTiman. is telling
the truth is not a matter for the com
mittee's consideration. That would
come ordinarily under the jurisdiction
of the district attorneys office. Mr.
Jerome refused last night TO comment
on the proceedings of the day. and
probably nothing will be forthcoming
from him until all the witnesses are
heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
FATALLY INJURED
Thomas DonneIly, of Rock Is.
land, Lies Unconscious
at ST. tuke's.
SKULL FRACTURED BY FALL
Found in Davenport by the Tracks
Near Rock island Bridge-Man-
ner Is Unknown.

\ switchman. who was identified as
Thomas Donnelly of Rock Island, was
found with his skull fractured last
evening about : O'Clock, near the Rock
Island tracks at the end OF the bridge.
He now lies at 81. Luke's hospital un-
conscious and probably will not re-
cover. An operation was performed
about O'Clock
Manner IL Unknown.
As DOnnelly has been unconscious
since the accident, nothing is known
as 10 how it happened. He had recent
ly been employed in the yards at Dav-
export II is supposed that he was
riding train from this city TO his
work His lunch pail was near him.
DonncIlys home Is said To be Os
kaloosa. Iowa He has been boarding
in Rock Island of late
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

Hartman gave it as his belief that
Chairman Odell also did something in
regard to the Hyde candidacy for the
ambassadorship shortly after the Odell
suit had been settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
Brother of Ex-Speaker of House
Tries Plan of His 0Wn---
Another Brother Dying.

Dubuque Iowa. Nov. lG.-With his
aged brother as nurse. heroic meas
ures are being taken TO prOiong the
life OF ex-Speaker David Henderson.
4. G. Henderson. who is trained
nurse Of long years experience. Is
wrapping his brother in scorchinS
blankets in order To draw blood from
the head and produce better cifcula-
rion
Ordinar. Treatment Futile.
Ordinary medical treatment has been
abandoned. George Henderson, broth
or Of the speaker, residing al San Die
20. 10 reported TO be dying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

litical purposes or otherwise to influ-
ence legislation.