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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
SAILORS INJURED
Gasoline Explosions Work Havoc
on an English Subma-
rine Boat.
LIEUTENANT FATALLY HURT
Rescuers Caught When Second one
Occurs - Fifteen Are
Injured.

Queenstown. Feb. 1G.-An explosion
of gasoline occurred on board new
submarine boat today. The crew was
hurled in al directions. Nine were
injured and two are missing.
60 10 Rescue.
a number OF the crew of the gun
boat Hazard went 10 the rescue of the
explosion took place and all the res
cucrs were more or less injured.
Lieutenant Dies.
Lieut. Skinner of the submarine boat
died of his injuries. The number of
injured is 10. Some of there were
dreadfully mUtilated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
KANSAS WILL HAVE
A STATE REFINERY
Bill Passes and Is Signed-Fight
Standard Oil With Convict
Labor.

Topeka. Kans.. Feb. 1G-A bill pro
viding for the establishment of state
oil refinery passed the house, 81 to 80.
Gov Hoch will sign the bill. Under its
provisions the refinery will be erected
at Peru. Kans. Another penitentiary
will be built there to provide convict
labor for the refinery. An appropria-
tion of $4,000 is made for the build
ing and maintaining of the refinery and
penitentiaTy.
The Kansas Oil Producers associa-
tion has sent a telegram to President
Roosevelt appealing to him and to con
gress for assistance in protecting the
oil industry of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

Richmond. Ind, Feb. lG.-William
W. Medlin surrendered to the police
last night after having attempted to
Kill his wife. Medlin met his wife on
the street and without saying word
drew a revolver and shot at her twice.
one bullet entering the woman's head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Sheriff-eIect's Office Vacant.

Detroit. Mich. Feb 1G.-Word has
Been received here from Lansing that
Gov. Warner has ordered the removal
from Office OF SherIn-elect Hoffman of
Wayne county. Hoffman IS at present
IN jail. having been convicted of col
Iecting fraudulent fees from the state
while coroner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
SHAKING UP ON THE COAST
San Francisco Police Chief Suspended
Following Gambling Scandals.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb fG.-As d
result of the recent scandals in the
police department in connection with
gambling in the Chinese quarter Chief
of Police Whitman was last night sus-
pended from duty on charges Of in
competency and neglect of duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
ELECTION LAWS UP SOON
Illinois Legislature Will Consider that
Question Next Week.
places

Springfield. Ill. Feb. 1G - Primary
election legislation viii come before
the house next week, both republican
and democratic committees having
about completed measures to be pre-
sented by each party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
EAST ST. LOUIS SHOOTING
"king Of Little Lithuania" and Others
Stop Bullets.

East ST. Louis. Feb. 16.-John Sor-
esch. known as king of Little Lithuan-
ia today died from wounds inflicted
during a pistol battle. in which his wife
was seriously. wounded. His cousin
and two negroes were shot in several
places
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

death. At no time has he ever con
fessed his belief that the end was near,
and his rugged constitution and re-
markable vitality have been RESPONSE
BILE for prolonging his life several
months.
Was Ready to Die.
The dCathbed scene was one of
calmness. Besides his physician, only
his wife, his son, Henry Wallace. of
Indianapolis. and Mrs. Wallace were
present. When told by his physician
that he was dying, Gen. Wallace was
perfectly calm, and his last words we're
expressions of cheer to his grief-strick-
en- family. Bidding them farewell, he
said: Il am ready to meet my Maker"
and lapsed into mconsciousness, from
which he did not recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
comerford Case Goes over.

Springfield. NJ. Feb. 16.-No special
grand jury viii be called TO investi-
Sate the charges Of alleged bribery in
ihc legislature. States Attorney Hatch
says that with the evidence he has
il was not necessary to call a spe-
ciaI session. and that the Comerford
case viii go over to the regular ses-
sion OF the grand jury on March 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
DEED OF A DRUNKEN DEMON
Charles BIGGER Kills Wife and Self Be-
cause Denied Liquor.

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. 16.-Charles
BIGGER. aged 81. last night fatally stab
bed his invalid wife, Emma BIGGER,
aged -. after which he severed his
own jugular vein. dying instantly. 4
few hours previous BIGGER threatened
his daughter with violence because she
refused him money with which to buy
liquor, and he attacked his wife be
he thought she influenced their daugh-
ter TO refuse him money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Won in Athletics.

Oxford. England. Feb. 1G- Young.
the South Dakota Rhodes scholarship
man, in the oriel college sports yes
terday won three events-the long
jump, 20 feet I0I@ inches; 120-yard
hurdles 20 seconds, and high jump,
feet inches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Failure Means Summon
ing of Extra Session
in October.
CLASH OF AUTHORITY
President Says Monroe Doc
trine Carries Responsible
ity in San Domingo.

Washington, Feb. 1G.-Representa.
tive Townsend. of Michigan. one of the
authors of the Townsend freight
rate bill, had talk with the president
today regarding the prospects for the
enactment of the measure into law.
Townsend. who has canvassed the sit
uation pretty thoroughly, expressed the
opinion there was a chance for the pas
sage of the bill by che senate at the
present session.
Failure Means Extrn Session.
After his talk with the president
Townsend said that. in the event no
legislation on the rate question was
enacted at this session, an extraordin-
airy session would be called by the
president. perhaps in October
House and senate Opposed.
Rising to question of privilege
Apyne. of New York offered a resou-
tiOn reciting the action OF the senate
in adopting an amendment interpret
ing the DINGHY act with reference to
drawbacks on wheat and declaring
such action is an infringement OF the
privileges of the house and that said
bill with the amendments be respect
fully returned to the senate with q
message communicating the resolu-
ton. The resolution was greeted with
applause. 1t was adopted 26l to 5.
PASSES Canal BILL
Washington. Feb. 1G.-Following the
adoption of the conference report on
the omnibus claims bill. the house to-
day resumed the consideration OF the
bill to provide a government for the
Panama zone. All committee amend
ments were agreed to and the bill
passed.
senate Acts ON Canal.
Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Kit
tredge today introduced DILL for the
government of the canal zone which
is similar to the Mann bill passed by
the house today. \ provision abolish
ing the Isthmian canal commission is
not made part of the Kittredge bill.
Favorable to Swayne.
Washington. Feb. 16.-The first roll
call in the Swayne impeachment pro
ceedings in the senate favored the
Judge Forty-five senators voted fav-
orably to the defendant and p against
him. 4 majority of the votes cast
against Swayne were cast by demo
Gratis but five republicans voted with
them. Seven democrats voted with
the republicans. The question was
the admissibility of a statement made
voluntarily by Judge Swayne before
the house committee last November
Swayne's counsel opposed its admis
sion and were sustained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
FOUR NEGRO CHILDREN
ARE BURNED TO DEATH
Locked by Mother in Cabin at Kansas
City, They Start
Fire.

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. 16-Four
negro children were burned 10 death
in Kansas City yesterday. The moth
ers OF the children locked them up in
the cabin and went shopping. II Is
presumed that the children found some
matches and started the fire. They
were dead when the firemen arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
FAMILY BURNED
AT EDWARDS, I'LL.
Charred Remains of Three Children
Found After Fire in a Miners
Home.

Peoria, ILL.,, Feb. 1G.-Fire of mys.
terious origin in the house of Man
ming Harris, a coal miner living at Ed
wards, II miles from this city, burned
the bodies of three small children TO
crisp today Harris and his wife
were horribly burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
VENEZUELA SUPREME COURT HOLDS
TO VERDICT IN THE ASPHALT CASE
-


partment today received a cablegram
from Minister Bowen, stating the su-
preme court had confirmed its former
decree sequestrating the property in
Venezuela of the American Asphalt
company. The action of the court
brings the asphalt dispute to a critical
point, for it is now incumbent upon the
government here to make the next
move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
BLOW FOR THE OSTEOPATHS
Though Not Physicians They arc LA
bic for Damages % Patients.

Jefferson City, No, Feb. lG.-Thc
Missouri supreme court has rendered
an opinion in which it holds that while
Osteopaths are not physicians and sur
Geous under the laws OF the state. they
are Liable for damages resulting from
injuries sustained by persons whom
hey treat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
FOR CONTROL OF
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS
ORDERS
INVESTIGATION OF
STANDARD OIL co.

Washington. Feb. 1G.- President
Roosevelt has directed Commissioner
of Corporations Garfield. of the depart
ment of commerce and labor. TO begin
Immediately a rigid and comprehensive
oil investigation. as requested by the
house yesterday in a resolution adopt
ed unanimously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
SULPHUR FACTORY
WORKMEN INJURED

New York. Feb. 16.-Eight worimen
were badly injured by IN explosion Of
today. The fiTcmen and policemen who
brought them out Of the building were
mich affected BY breathing the sulphur
fumes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

Paris. Feb. 16.-A semiofhcial dis
patch from Caracas. Venezuela, says
upon pressure President Castro has
ordered the sequestration of the landed
property of the American Asphalt com
pany. The decision, the dispatch adds,
has caused excitement in the Ameri-
can colony.
Confirmed by Bowen.
Washington. Feb. 1G.-The state dc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
ANNIVERSARY MAINE WRECK
Seven Years Since That Memorable
Disaster.

Havana, Feb. 1G.-MemoriaI serv-
ices were held here yesterday for the
victims of the Maine disaster. which
occurred Feb. Is. 1898 In further OBJ
servance of the anniversary an Amer
ican flag and a number of wreaths were
placed on the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
WISCONSIN MASCOT is DEAD
babe" Spencer Was Familiar Figure
at Big Football Games.

Madison. Wis, Feb. 1G.-LIoyd, bet
ter known as Babe" Spencer. for
years mascot of the University of Wis
consin football team. is dead, Of par
aiysis. Not four feet tall, but weigh
ing nearly 300 pounds. Spencer was a
familiar figure at all big games in
which Wisconsin took part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
ROOSEVELT POINTS
OUT WE MUST BEAR
DOMINICAN BURDEN

Washington. Feb. 1G-The message
from the president. transmitting to the
senate today the protocol OF the agree
Iuent between the United States and
the Dominican government, providing
for the collection and disbursement by
the United States of the customs rev
enues of the Dominican republic is
nearly $500 words and was read in
fun TO the senate.
II is largely discussion of the
rights and duties OF the United States
under the Monroe doctrine and the
president says the protocol affords 4
practical test of the efficiency of the
United States government In main
tanning the doctrine.
Growing Worse.
The president says conditions in San
Domingo have been growing steadily
worse for many years and debts were
contracted beyond the power of the re
public to pay. Certain foreign coun-
tries have felt themselves aggrteved
because OF the nOn-payment of debts
due their citizens. and have felt the
only way they could ever get any guar
antee of payment would be by acQui-
sition territory or by taking charge Of
the customs affairs of the republic
Must Accept Responsibilities
Ii is pointed out by the president
that the Monroe doctrine would pro-
hibit any foreign government from
stepping in, and he says that those
who profit by this doctrine must ac-
cept certain responsibilities along
with the rights il confers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
YET CHANCE FOR PASSAGE OF RATE
BILL AT THIS SESSION BY THE SENATE
MINNEAPOLIS PHYSICIAN IS HELD UP,
COACHMAN SHOT AND HOME LOOTED

Minneapolis, Feb. 16.-Three mask
ed highwaymen lying in wait upon
the front veranda of the residence of
DR.. Phillip Mueller. leveled revolvers
at the returning physician and coach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Court Party Opposes plan.
Might Deposc Emperor.

It is understood that one of the ar
guments used by the court party
against a revival of the zemsky tabor
is the fact that the body in the old
days welded immense power, being IL
self responsible for the elevation of the
Romanof dynasty to the throne and
therefore it might even undertake. if
again called into being. to elect a new
ruler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Veteran 81 Two Wars pead.

Springfield. III. Feb. 1G-Maj. J. p
Davis IS dead. aged 80. He was ye,-
eran Of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

man, Emil Roggartz. fatally shot the
latter through the abdomen and robbed
the doctor and coachman of $50. The
robbers then ransacked the house and
after securing the booty jumped into
the doctors cutter and drove away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
ColIierIes SUSPEND.

Piltsyille. Pa. Feb. 16.-The Lehigh
Valley Coal company has ordered the
suspension OF number OF colIieries
until Monday on account of the intense
cold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Asks for Receiver.

Newark. y. j., Feb 1G.-Application
for a receiver for the Standard Lead
& Smelling company has been made
by Aloyis Brombach, one Of the stock
holders of the company He alleges
that the company is insolvent. It is
capitalized at 81 .OOO. 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

for Vladiyostok which have been
seized by the Japanese since Jan. 10
exceeds $4,000. 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
stOesseI Makes Denial.

London. Feb ga correspondent
at Port Said of the Standard gives an
interview with GeB. StoesseI. chiefly
denying the charges made by the Pc
kin correspondent Of the Times con.
cerning the surrender OF Port Arthur
and its defensive condition.
StOessel attributed the japanese sue
cess in a great measure To the super
latiye quality Of their drilling tools. as
compared with those Of the Russians.
which latter quickly deteriorated wheD
used against hard rock
Strength Was OveTestImated.
StOessei further declared that the
strength OF the garrison never amount
ed TO 25.O0O men. At the end Of April.
before the invest ment became total the
Russian forces on Kwantung peninsula
were only 1865. He adhered 10 the
original reasons given for the surFen-
der and throughout the interview ap-
Dcared TO be bitter whenever the navy
was referred TO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
NO CALL ISSUED
Gar Delays Summoning Zemsky
Tabor to Relieve Peo.
pies Wrongs.
COURT PARTY OPPOSES 1T
Argue That Body Might Become
Powerful Erough to Un-
seat Rulers.

St Petersburg, Feb. 16.-In spite of
Emperor Nicholas personal inclination
in favor of the zemsky tabor, as init
mated to Count Leo Deonvitch Tolstoi,
the imperial decision to summon this
parliament has not yet been taken.
The emperor is carefully weighing the
arguments for and against the plan be
fore committing himself to this course.
This statement is made upon authority
of perhaps the most liberal of the en-
peror's ministers, who last evening in
formed the Associated Press that the
question remains under consideration
at the Tsarskeo Selo.
Urged to Adopt Plan.
Il myself have frankly urged upon
his majesty" the minister said, the
view that the time has come when the
people should no longer be denied a
voice in the government; and the same
counsel has been given by many others,
who, like me, believe the moderate lib
eral element which has been drifting
away can thus be rallied to the sup
port of the government.
Court Party Opposes Plan.
His majesty received our views sym
pathetically and / believe is personally
inclined to adopt the course we sug-
gest. He now is carefully deliberating
upon the subject. 1t is no secret, how
ever. that powerful influences about
his majesty are pressing the contrary
view and advancing strong arguments
which cannot lightly be thrust aside
even if the decision is finally favora-
BILE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
TIE Weather.

Generally fair tonight and Friday;
colder Friday; Temperature tonight
will be about IS degrees above zero.
temperature, a. M, ~; $3.50 .. m, %.
J. M. SHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Scnate Acts on Canal.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Kit
tredge today introduced a DILL for the
government of the canal zone which
is similar to the Mann bill passed by
the house today. \ provision abolish
ing the Isthmian canal commission il
not made part of the Kittredge bill.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-28
TUG-OF-WAR
WITH CHILD
Porto Rican Initiates
Solomon Of
Old.
D. HOWARD HITCHCOCK,
HAwAII'S ARTIST.

A Porto Rican couple essayed to
play the role of King Solomon yester-
day, the bone of contention being a
young baby, which another Porto
Rican woman had given to the pair.
The couple quarreled over the baby,
and the husband started to leave the
house, which is situated in lane lead
ing off Queen street, Waikiki of the
Brewery. The wife objected and grab
bed one of the child's legs. The hus-
band held on to the other, and then be-
gan tug of war.
What might have happened to the
child may be guessed, but at this june
ture Porto Rican Interpreter Combs
heard noise of the quarrel and inter-
fered. In order to save the child
from physical injury he said that as
the child had originally been given to
the husband, the woman might as well
let the man take the infant. The wife
acceded to this proposition, but re-
ported the matter to the police, who
began hunt for the kidnaper.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-28
DEATH Of
Ed. ARK|NS
Visited Honolulu About
Five Months
Ago.

News has just arrived of the death
in Denver, Colo, of Edwin G.. Atkins
who, with his wife, visited Honolulu
several months ago, and was guest at
the Hawaiian Hotel. Mr.. Atkins
father, John Atkins, was one of the
most noted of the old-time newspaper
pioneers in the West. The Denver
News of August tells of Mr.. Atkins
death as follows:
Edwin G. Atkins passed away last
night at O'Clock at the home of his
mother, Mrs. John Atkins, 1141 Marion
street. Death came very suddenly, and
was a great shock to the mother and
wife, who were with him when the end
came.
Mr. Atkins has been suffering from
diabetes for several years, and re-
turned from Honolulu only two weeks
ago. where he had been for five months
in the hope of recovering his health.
His illness did not take an alarming
form, however, until three days ago,
when he was compelled to take to his
bed, but even then the end was not be-
HeVed to De so near.
Mr.. Atkins was the son of the late
Colonel John Atkins of The News, and
Mrs. Louise L. Atkins. He was born in
Chicago May %, 1868, coming to Den
yer when he was three years of age.
For many years he was dramatic edi-
tor of The News.
He was married to Miss Abigail
Parkhurst of Oskaloosa, Ia, two years
ago He is survived by his wife and
mother.
No arrangements have yet been
made for the funeral. the family await
ing the arrival of the parents of his
wife, IMr and Mrs. Henry Parkhurst,
and her sister. Mrs. Oliver Ellis of Os-
kaloosa, who are expected this evening.
Interment will, however, be made IN
the family lot at Riverside.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-28

Honolulu went Waikikfward yester-
,day in great shape. In cars, autoiIio-
biles and buggies, they made the trip'
and some on horses and bicycles. Tne
weather was fine, the surf was me
ard it was a fine day all round
It was one of those days when 1t Is
good to loT beneath the palms ana
read book, but vastly better to be IN
the surf, and that the crowd inquired
it out that way. the patronage aFord-
ed the various bathing resorts abun-
dainty testified
Car after car, loaded to the guards,
ran to and from the beach all the
afternoon. and automobiles raised the
dust in right merry fashion along pic
turesaue old Waikiki road. or Kala-
kaua avenue, as it is now supposed to
be called.
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Annex
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-28
PORTO RICAN
WOMAN STIRS
UP kAKAAKO
Mary Gordon Bennett Runs Amuck with Knife
and Holds Crowd at Bsy--Captured.
She Makes the Station Howl.

Mary Bennett of Kakaako lvened up
Sabbath gloom night running
stables with carefully sapened butcher knife trying
holding crowd of hundreds deyng
aninions of
Word the station Mary rampage
Mounted Paroman Lynch dpued pick up pieces
It appears that the hostile female after partakng of sundr
got boodthrs and eng brand butcher knife which
evidently saving appropriate christening
down NJ Rogues Anton Luciano and Amos with blood
in her
Rodrigues refuge flight stayed
parley Mrs Bennett couple of vicious ashes
him cutting his clothes but not penetrating to the flesh
Lynch arrived scene found Mary,
knife hand holding of about hundred bay.
Please to dop the knife madam demanded the officer or
brandsh the
Then Lynch drew his club and entering the charmed circle told
Mrs Bennett that unless she quit foong he her good
the
bufed Mary she and a little
later taken o headquarters in the patrolbile.
departed the crowd three hearty cheers and
her Acknowledgements with hastily detached
her hooku
At the receiving station politely enqured
4been hereof enough
Pardon" gasped McKnnon.
Mary below by the police tugof
few lively her sateroom singing
the while Shining Molly Dear This
played the of Korean the next cage that
nearly had to the strait jacket
policeman thank his stars sober, said Mary
while riding the If Id had booze IN me "a nave
stuck knife into him for sure
And prevailing opinion that Mary is lucky in not having
to face charge Of attempted killing
Mrs NJ Rican of about thirty
that her
actions certainly tend to confirm this theory
Eighteen she nearly carved blueacke to death
at lei and did year for her offence Her victim
life hung long and the fact that his ship
alone responsible for her being char
ed with offence than would have been the case
had saior remained here to testify.
week she cut her wrist while diving through
door in Magoonve while Dr. Emerson attending her.
kicked in the stomach
Mary will before Judge Whitney thls morning
on charge with deadly being drunk and
boodthirsty disturbing quiet of the night something ese