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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
A. F. of L. Decides on Non-ln-
terferenCe---Shea. of Team
sters. Seated.

PittsbuTg, Nov. 14.-John Mitchell
was present al today's session of the
American Federation of Labor conven-
tion. The annual report of the execu-
tive council was read. Ii gave in de
tail many points covered in the reports
of the president. secretary and treas
urer.
Ii was decided in future the execu-
tive council shall not interfere in dis
putes between labor organizations un-
less the unions involved have exhaust
ed all means 10 bring about an adjust
ment OF differences. All organizations
were urged TO render all assistance
possible to the striking printers in
their efforts to establish an eight-hour
day by January l.
Attention 10 Foreigners.
The question of immigration was
given consideration by the executive
committee. II was shown that over
100000 foreigners reached these
shores last year and that there would
be no decrease in the number this year.
1t was urged that efforts be made 10
organize this foreign element. as the
low wages for which they now work
are not only insufficient. but have had
al effect ON ali American tOilers.
The report of the auditing commit
tee showed the federation was in good
condition. The committee on creden-
tials reported in favor of seating c. p
Shea. president OF the teamsteis' union
and the recommendation was adopted.
Were I.I5. strikes
PiffShnr,r Pa NnN Ia 4-Thnr.a W,ra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Last of Monitors Crew.

Providence. r. L.. Nov. 14.-News
has been received here from Norwood
of the death yesterday of Thomas b.
Wall. aged SO. thought to be the last
survivor of the crew of the Monitor.
which fought the Merrimac at Hamp-
ton Roads during the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
ARE THANKFUL FOR PEACE
Mikado of Japan and Ministers Make
Public Acknowledgement

Toxic. Nov 1.-THE mikado. fol-
lowed by the premier ministers ani
other court dignitaries. started this
morning for Ise temple to offer thanks
TO his ancestors for the successful ter
mination of the war and the restora-
tion of peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
TAFT AT HAMPTON ROADS
Secretary of War and Party Leave To-
night for Washinuton.

Norfolk. Va, Nov 1.-THE cruiser
Columbia with Secretary Taft and par
ty on board. enrOute from Panama, ar
rived in Hampton Roads this morning
The secretary will leave for Washing
ton this evening by steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
JAPAN is TO REFUND LOAN
Decides to Borrow $3.50, o,ooo, 900 from
Foreign Countries.

London. Nov. 1.-THE Associated
Press is informed the Japanese govern
ment has decided to Immediately issue
a new foreign loan of s250,000,0 900 at
per cent, which will be used partly
for converting the external per cent
loan and partly for the redemption of
international loans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FAIL TO CONDEMN CR|D|RON CAME
KIDNAP "FAINTING' BERTHA
Men Take Woman Shoplifter and Pick
pocket from kankakee.

Kankakee, Ill, Nov. IA Bertha
Libeke. well known to the police of
score of cities as Painting" Bertha.
the shOplifter, pickpocket and all
around crook, has been kidnapped from
the Illinois Eastern hospital by two
men who made good their escape. No
trace of the woman has been secured.
She was committed to the hospital af-
ter serving a term in the Joliet peni-
tentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
BATTERY ON 1000 MILE TRIP
Artillery at Fort Riley, kans., Start for
Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Junction City. kans., Nov IL The
9th battery of field artillery. which has
been stationed at Fort Riley since the
SpanlSh-Amerlcan war ended, has
started on d 1.000-mile march to Fort
Sam Houston. Texas. 1t carries a new
equipment of rapid firing field guns
and long line of transportation wag
ons. This is the longest tramp ever
attempted by this branch of the service
in the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Officers Elected.
AUTO VICTIM AT IOWA CITY
Professor of University Runs Down an
Aged Woman.

Iowa City. Iowa, Nov. IL DR..
James G. Gilchrist, professor Of sur
gerry in the University of Iowa, while
in an automobile yesterday ran down
IN a crowded street and badly injured
Mrs. William Woolf, a pioneer resident
TWO ribs were broken and the victim
was hurt internally. Prof. Gilchrist re-
Gently purchased an automobile and
vas making mis- first trip alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Is A VERY LARGE SUM
Almost Half Million for Relief of Rus
sian Jews

London. Nov. 1i.-Including a fur
ther sum of $4,000 from Jacob H..
Schiff, treasurer of THE New York re-
lief committee. the fund here for the
relief of the Russian Jews amounts TO
$355,000. Writing to the Zion Federal
list. Premier Balfour said:
THE government has heard with
pity and horror of the Jewish massa-
Cres. and il has already taken the very
step which seems possible TO mitigate
the calamity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
University Presidents Table
Resolution DepIoring Bru-
taIity of Sport.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE AssOcia-
ton of Presidents of State Universe
ties were unable TO come to an agree
ment today on the question OF endors-
ing or condemning foot ball as played
in American colleges. A resolution
"deploring the brutality and waste of
time" resulting from the game as ii is
now played was probably permanently
tabled.
Officers Elected.
Officers were elected as follows:
President-Richard n. Jess, Univer-
sity OF Wisconsin.
Secretary and Treasurer-George z.
Fellows, University of Maine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
HAS TWO WRECKS.
Rock Island Road Has Another
Series of Unfortunate
Accidents
IN COLORADO AND KANSAS
Rockford People Injured When Two
Passengers Crash Together at
Pueblo.

Pueblo Colo, Nov. 14.-Five per
sons were injured. three seriously in a
collision between Denver and Rio
Grande passenger train No. 4 and Rock
Island Passenger Train No. 40. in the
Rio Grande yards here. The seriously
injured, who were in a Rio Grande
coach are:
Miss Edith Robertson, SIS North
Main street. Rockford. H.. leg. face
and hands burned by steam.
r. G. Root. Rockford. H.. burned on
hands and face by steam.
Martha ]. Davis, Kansas City. Mo-,
burned about face. badly bruised.
Wreck in Kansas.
Topeka, Kans.. Nov. 1.-THE loco
motive. tender and one car of the fast
Rock Island east-bound passenger train
No. 46 were derailed early last even
ing near Valencia. Kans.. about IL
miles west of Topeka. The Rock Is
land officials claim that nobody was
killed or seriously injured in the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
REQUISITION is REFUSED
Governor Of Colorado Will Not Return
John Larson to Illinois.

Denver. Colo. Nov. 14.-GOv. Nc
Donald has denied a requisition for the
return of John Larson of Idaho Springs
to Joliet, H., for trial on the charge
of embezzlng $4,000 from the Inde
pendent Mining company, of which he
was treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
"Constitsr After Hepburn.

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 14-Repub-
licans in the Eighth district, which
Col Hepburn represents. have peti-
toned Speaker Cannon not TO reap
point Hepburn as chairman of the in
terstate commerce committee. because
Of his stand in favor of the railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
PLATFORM BREAKS
BENEATH MASOMS
Many Injured While Posing for Pho
tograph at Wichita, Kan
sas,

Wichita, Kans.. Nov. 14.-Ninety
men. attending the southern Kansas
Scottish rite convocation, were thrown
into heap by the breaking of a scat
fold on which they stood TO have their
pictures taken this afternoon. Many
were injured. but none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Finds Parents Dead.

Scranton Pa. Nov. 14.-Seven-year-
old Elsie Jones. on returning from
school TO her home yesterday afternoon
found her father and mother dead on
the kitchen floor. The mother had
been shot in both eyes and the father
in the left temple. A revolver was
Clutched in the fathers right hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
A BOMB OUTRAGE;
SUPPRESS DETAILS

Constantinople, Nov. IA bomb
outrage was perpetrated today in the
Pera quarter The authorities will not
permit the particulars to be sent out
At present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FILE A PROTEST
Railway Men Given a Hearing by
President Regarding Rate
Regulations.
FEAR WAGES WILL BE CUT
Five Unions Including Practically All
Operating Employees of the Coun-
try, Represented.

Washington, Nov. 14.-An earnest
protest was made TO the president to
day against the proposed railroad
freight rate legislation. The protest
was filed by representative of five
great labor organizations connected
with railroading - engineers, firemen
conductors. switchmen and trainmen.
Members of the delegation which call
ed on the president represented the
several organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14

Pittsburg. Pa. Nov l4--There were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Poles FOment Strike.

The Polish delegation here is work
ing hard to secure the cooperation of
the liberals, social democrats and
workmen's organizations in another
general political strike in aid of the
Poles battle for autonomy, but thus
far. while they ave met with much
sympathy. no action has been taken
for their assistance Count Witte.
whom the delegation saw. was extreme
~ firm. declaring e,nphatically the gov
ernment will give no concessions to
Poland under present conditions, and
that martial law could not he abolish
ed until the separation movement ceas-
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
NEGROES TURN THE TABLES
Would Lynch White Charged With AS
saultinq a Black Girl.

Atlanta. Ga, Nov 1T. H. Justice.
Il white man. was captured by a mob
of 1000 negroes here yesterday, and
charged with the criminal assault of a
negro girl. The blacks demanded that
he be lynched. A strong force of po-
lice rescued Justice and took him to
police headquarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGE
AGAINST THOMAS LAWSON
KNOW NOTHING
OF CANAL PROJECT
Rerort from Mexico of Enterprise of
England and Japan Pretty
Thin.

Washington. Nov. 1i.-There is 4
complete absence of knowledge AT the
state department. British embassy and
Japanese legations of the existence of
the agreement reported from Mexico,
between Great Britain and Japan to
build a ship canal by the Nicaragua
route in opposition TO the projected
Panama canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
HOW HAUGH KILLED VICTIMS
Administered Hyocine and EmbaImed
Their Bodies in Oil.

Dayton, Ohio, Nov. 1.-THE police
believe that DR.. Oliver Haugh. who is
accused of the murder of his parents
and brother. killed them by admins
tering hyocine and embalming the bod
les in oil before igniting them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
ANTl-AMERICAN
BOYCOTT WORSE
Instead of Being Suppressed in Straits
Settlement, the Contrary is
True.

Wellington, Nov. 14.-Cable advices
to the state department from Singa-
pore Straits settlements brings news
that the anti-American boycott in that
quarter, which was thought to be prac-
tically suppressed, has, on the contra
ry. taken on decidedly serious as
pect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Iowa Senator Critically ~.

Mason City. Iowa. Nov. 14.-SenatorI
\. y. Funk. editor Of the Spirit Lake
Beacon, ana leader Of the Iowa idea
republicans, IS critically III here and
may not recover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Noted Scout is Near Death.

Cody, Wyo.. Nov. 1.-THE condition
of Col ID. Frank Powell, the noted
scout. friend and partner of William
F. Cody. who has been i'll for several
weeks, has become critical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
BURIED BENEATH ST. PAUL'S
Honored Resting Place for Founder of

London. Nov. 1.-THE body of the
founder of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Sir George Williams, was
buried beneath the dome of St. Pau!'s
cathedral today in the presence of an
immense throng of ministers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Calls for Banks, Condition.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE control
Ter of the currency has made a cal! on
national banks for statement of their
condition at the close of business
Nov. 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
CHADWICK CASE TO
THE SUPREME COURT

Cleveland Ohio. Nov. I4-Ex-Judge
Wing. counsel for Mrs Cassie l.
Chadwick. announced today Mrs. Chad
wick's case viii be submitted TO the
supreme court of the United States for
q review by that tribunal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Emperor Nicholas Decides
to Avoid Winter
Palace.
BACK TO TSARKOE SELO
Criticised for Staying so Far
Away From Witte---Situa-
ti0n in Poland.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 14.-Emperor
Nicholas and the Russian court will
not come to ST. Petersburg this win
ter. A short time ago IT was announc-
ed the emperor was about to return to
the winter palace, in the annex of
which Witte has installed himself. but
his majesty has now decided to go
from Peterhof back to Tsarkoe Selo,
where he has been living for almost
two years with the exception of the
last months spent at Peterhof.
Away for IL Months.
Except on the occasion of the cere-
mony of blessing the waters last JAN
uary, when the emperor narrowly es-
capped death, owing 10 a mysterious
charge of grapeshot being fired in the
direction of the imperial party by
saluting battery, the emperor has not
stepped inside the winter palace for
over IS months. The decision not to
come to the capital is regarded as un-
fortunate. not only for its moral effect,
but because it keeps him surrounded
by court influences and out of close,
immediate touch with Count Witte,
who at the present time should have
daily. almost hourly, conferences with
the emperor.
Poles Earneof
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
More Pay for Soldiers.

In addition to increasing the pay of
department has decided TO reduce the
term of service by one year. The
present pay of the infantry is IL cents
per month and the cavalry II cents
per month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14

chosen by the nonchristian clergy has
not yet been decided.
Thus about one-quarter of the mem
bership of the council of the empire,
which hitherto has been entirely ap-
pointive, will be chosen on an elective
basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FRENCH STRIKE
IN DOCK YARDS

Paris, Nov 1i--About 5000 govern
ment employees AT the dock yards
struck today at the principal naval
ports
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Robert Whitehead Dead.

London. Nov. l4.-Robert Whitehead
inventor of the torpedo which bears
his name. died today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
VIII Remit sI3.oOo.ooo Taxes.

The council of the empire decided to
remit portion of the land payments
due next year by the peasants in prov
inces affected by the famine. The
peasants. since their emancipation in
1861, have been paying installments on
lands allotted to them. The council
also decided to remit entirely the pay
ments for 1906 due on land held by
peasants killed during the war. The
amount remitted totals $13,000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Former Vice President OF
Equitable Admits
the Fact.
COMMITTEES WITNESS
Explains Uses to Which Mys-
terious S685.000 Loan
was Put.

New York. Nov. Thames II. Hyde.
former vice president of the Equitable
Life Assurance society, was a witness
today before the committee on insur-
ance investigation. He testified he is
% years old and became second vice
president of the Equitable a month af
ter graduating from Harvard. He had
always been brought up TO believe his
life work was to be the legitimate sue
cessor of his father. founder of the
Equitable.
Director Two Years Earlier.
He was director of the company two
years before he graduated. During his
fathers illness. James W. Alexander
turned over TO him. little by little. mat
ters of detail. He did not receive a
salary upon his first connection with
the company. He was offered a salary
but declined. The president and vari-
Gus members of the executive commit
tee then suggested that. as he had
qualified himself by two years work
he should have a salary and President
Alexander in 1900 fixed it at 100000.
Raised TO 100000.
In 1902 he was appointed TO the
Charmanship of the finance committee
For the added responsibilities his sal
airy was advanced TO $4,000 and in
1903 10 100000. at which il remained
until his resignation last spring. The
witness never spoke TO any of the of
fcers or members of the executive
committee or IN any way suggested
an increase in salary.
Mould Work for Less.
Hyde was asked il he was willing to
serve the company at SIS 900 salary.
aud replied he was and caused a laugh
by remarkng he did not think he
could get il anywhere else"
Hyde said the objects of the mysteri
Gus $685. 600 loan by the Mercantile
Trust company To the Equitable Life
was to buy on inConvenient suits. TO
buy mp stock OF the Equitable as it
came into the market. and to make po-
litiCal contributions
Helped Elect Roosevelt.
Hyde said the only political contri-
button of which he knew was that of
$25. 900 10 Cornelius A. Bliss. treasurer
of the republican national committee
i'm the last presidential campaign. This
contribution was solicited by II. c.
Frick said Hyde
Rsised His Part.
Last summer. when the banking de-
partment called for the repayment of
the $6S5 .O0O. and the Equitable repudi-
ated il. Hyde said Alexander and Jor-
mad raised as much as they could and
then he (Hyde) made up the balance
of s2l2.O0O. He said he thought he was
generous in this. as he had not receiv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
KEEPS OUT OF union DISPUTES

1.157 labor strikes during the year
ending Oct. l. 1905. These strikes in
volved 107.26S men. of whom SO $50
were benefited and Stops worsted The
strikes cost the unions in loss of wages
S2.517.291.
These were the notable figures pre-
sented in the report of Secretary Frank
Morrison. presented yesterday after
noon before the American Federation
of Labor.
The secretary's report admits that
the figures are not complete. They do
not include the Chicago teamsters
strike, nor the strikes of the iron and
steel workers. mineworkers. painters
and textile workers. The strike of the
textile workers alone involves 10000
persons and cost 100000
The annual report of Treasurer John
B. Lennon showed that for the fiscal
year ending Oct. l. 1905. the income
of the American Federation of Labor
from all sources Had been s30S.435 and
the expenses s196.17O. leaving a bal
ance on hand of SIP .2C5. OF this bal
ance s95.000 is deposited in five banks
al Bloomington. H.. and drawing = per
cent interest.
President Gomper~' Address.
In his annual address President Com
pers quoted figures showing that there
are 1,796 labor unions affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor OF
this number lis are international
unions. aggregating $4,000 local unions
One of the most important recon-
mendations made by President Com
pers was a system of insurance against
illness, unemployment. loss Of tools
sUperannuaJion. travelling. and death
Another recommendation was for
the establishment of trade union
schools"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Press DenOunces.

The radical press today is not spar
ing in its denunciation of the govern
ment's action in putting all Poland un-
der martial law. declaring that ii is a
plain violation of the spirit of the re-
form manifesto. But it is evident the
government has recovered its nerve
and is determined to use severe meas
ures if necessary 10 restore order At
the same time half dozen governors,
including the governors of Odessa.
Tomsk and KaZan, who signally failed
to prevent disorders, have been sum-
marily dismissed at Whites instiga-
ton.
The clergy, with other classes. con-
tinue their intercession for the Cron-
stadt mutineers. $50 of whom are re-
ported TO have been condemned 10
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Meyer Says No Danger.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Ambassado'
Meyer. who is in Washington. has in
formed the officials in his opinion there
is no danger of injury TO Americans oil
American interests in St. Petersburg
at the present moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Join Nationalist Movement.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 14.-Private and
reliable reports from Warsaw say thac
all the parties there are joining in the
nationalist movement following the
tactics of Finland. for Il complete
strike So long as their attitude of
passive resistance continues the issue
will he one OF endurance
The danger is that the Poles may
provoke an active measure. which
would mean nothing short of civil
war
II would be extremely difficult un-
der the present circumstances to at
tempt to withdraw any troops from
European Russia. The number of
troops in Poland. however, is sufficient
to cope with the situation. With the
Polish ''quadrilateral," NOvogeorgie-
vsk, Warsaw and Evangorom on each
side of the Vistula. and Brest on the
Bug. there are over 100000 troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
SPENT NO MONEY
Mayor Mcclellan, of New York,
Submits Statement Re-
garding Campaign.
NOR DID HE CONTRIBUTE
Defense to Be Based Upon Decision
Which Judge Parker Wrote While
on Bench.

New York. Nov. 14.-In a certificate
filed yesterday i'll the county clerks
office. Mayor Mcclellan asserts he
spent nothing in the recent campaign.
He says: Il contributed no money.
nor did spend any money. directly or
indirectly, by myself or through any
other person. in aid of my election.
McCIeIIan's Attorneys Meet.
New York. Nov. 14.-At a meeting
last night at the Office of former Judge
Alton b. Parker, at which were pres
ent ~ attorneys. all of whom have
been retained to represent Mayor Nc
Clellan tomorrow, when the board of
county canvassers will meet. ii was de-
cided to rely entirely on existing cleo
ton decisions and the law as it is re-
corded in the statutes. Parker pointed
out that there was only one question
involved. and that was covered by a de-
cision of the court of appeals written
by him. He said that il was a danger
GUS practice to open ballot boxes, and
in his opinion was not within the prov
ince of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
On Elective Basis.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 1.-THE sec
ond session of Count de Whites cabi
net was held yesterday afternoon. One
of the matters under consideration was
the project for placing the council OF
the empire, the upper house of the ma
tional assembly. TO a certain extent
on an elective basis
The project, as elaborated, provides
for the representation of land owners,
orthodox, nonconformist and nonchris-
tan clergy, and boerse committees.
Ten representatives each are TO be
chosen for five years by owners OF
over 5000 acres, the orthodox and the
nonconformist clergy. and six by the
boerse committee. The number to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Trouble at VIadivOstok.

San Francisco. Cal. Nov. IA Via
divOstOk dispatch TO the Merchants Eek
change says: Serious riots are in pro
gress. The military has been called
out. Great destruction has been caus
ed by fire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Means Lower Income.

They pointed out to him railroad rate
legislation logically meant the lower
ing of rates. This, they cOntended. will
be followed by lessening the earning
power of railroads. and consequently
the reduction eventually of the wages
of railroad employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Fresh Disorders.

Odessa. Nov. 14.-News has reached
here of fresh disorders in the town of
Krivoirog, government of Ekateriloslav
in which over 100 persons were killed
and the town sacked and half burned.