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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
VOTING FOR THEIR KING
People of Norway Registering Choice
Regarding Prince Charles.

Christiania, Nov 13.-A plebiscite
for and against the choice of Prince
Charles of Denmark as the new king of
Norway began yesterday under favor
able weather conditions. The people
everywhere are voting in large num-
bers. The polling was continued to-
day and the result will be announced
tomorrow.
All the public and many private
buildings are decorated with flags. Sat
urday saw the elimination of fort
nights agitation in a storm of oratory
by party leaders all over the country
for and against republic.
Christiania, Nov. 13.-Returns of the
plebiscite taken in 81 districts show
29.443 in favor OF Prince Charles of
Denmark as king of Norway and 6,S06
against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
ENFORCE SUNDAY
LAW IN INDIANA
Officers in Every City and Town Of
State Warn SaIoon-keepers the
Lid Is On.

Indianapolis. Ind, Nov. 13.-All In
diana was dry yesterday. The sale of
liquors was stopped in every city and
town, and the officers were specially
Vigilant to see that the orders were
observed. In every city and town in
the state the saloonkeepers were warn
ed that violations of the laws would not
be permitted. and arrests have been
made in all cases where saloons were
found doing business.
Early yesterday morning 81 Indiana
polls saloon-keepers were arrested as
result of having kept their places
open last Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
STUDENT IS HAzED
James E. Mccarvey, of Kenyon
Theological Seminary,
Roughly Handled.
WITNESS IN PIERSON CASE
Believed Members of Fraternity Ac-
cused Seek to Prevent Other Tes-
timony Being Given.

Gambler. Ohio. Nov. 13.-Assaulted
by hazers, said to- be members of the
Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, bound,
gagged, and left unconscious in his
room at BeXley hall Saturday night,
James E McCarvey. a student in the
Theological seminary of Kenyon col
lege, was the victim, presumably. of
the men charged by Coroner Scarbo-
rough with responsibility for the death
of Stuart Pierson. On his breast was
pinned the following note: This will
do for this time, but if We come again
it will be worse
Merely Suspected.
He long has been suspected of Civ
ing the coroner information which led
TO the verdict that young Pierson was
tied to the railroad track by the ID. K.
e. members. and which probably will
result in their indictment for man
slaughter.
II is believed to be a clear case Of
intimidation. as the victim would have
proven a strong witness for the prose
cution which impends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
THREE STRUNG UP
Orderly" lynching Bee With
Never a Shot Nor
Loud Word
TEXANS AVENGE A MURDER
Five Blacks Are Taken Out of Jail
and TWO Are Returned After
Trial"

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 13.-The lvnching
of three negroes by a mob of 200 men
at Henderson early yesterday establish
es a record in this state. Not a shot
was fired or loud word spoken at the
lynching The mob performed its work
so quietly that persons living less than
a block from the Jail were not awak-
ened
Yesterday morning on arising those
living nearest the Jail found the bodies
of the three negroes hanging from syc-
amore trees in the court house yard.
story of Lynching.
AS told by officials at the Jail, this is
held in Texas.
The mob approached the Jail IN an
orderly body, a majority of the men
wearing masks of some sort. After
short parley leaders of the mob en-
tered the Jail and took out Ave negroes
Among them was William Williams,
who was believed to be one of the men
who stood guard while the murder of
Elias Howell was committed a week
ago.
Members of the mob declared he had
made confession to the county attorney
and sheriff. duplicating the other four.
Williams was forced to mount a box
at the door of the Jail and tell his story
to the mob as he told it to the authori-
ties.
Confession Saves One Negro.
For this the mob spared Williams
life. Another negro, a preacher. of
whose guilt the mob had doubt, was or
dered back to Jail.
The other three negroes were then
taken quietly to the sycamore trees,
from which ropes had been suspended
and lynched. After the lynching the
mob dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Silver Anniversary of A.
F. of [. Observed
at Meeting.
is HELD AT PITTSBURG
Delegates From All States and
Many From Foreign Coun-
tries Present.

Pttsburg, Nov. 13.-The old city hall
was crowded today when President
Samuel Gompers called the American
Federation of Labor to order for the
opening of the silver anniversary OF
the organization. All the delegates.
representing every state in the union.
Canada and England and other foreign
countries were in their seats. Mostly
routine business will be considered at
today's session.
Fight To he Settled.
One of the interesting fights to be
inaugurated at this convention is the
trouble between the Plumbers and
Steamfitters unions. 1t is said Off
cials of the Steamfitters' union will
make an effort to unseat William j.
Spencer the plumbers representative
in the executive council.
Mr. Gompers said the convention
promised, to be important as well as
lively. He would not talk on any of
the important questions that are likely
to come up. Gompers is out for re-
election, and it is generally believed
he will be successful.
Only One Probable Change.
The majority of the old officers are
also candidates for reelection, and il
is likely no changes will result with
the exception of the fifth vice presi-
dent. Thomas A. Kidd, who is not a
candidate for another term. w. d.
Mahon. president of the Amalgamated
Association of Street Railway EN-
ployes. will probably succeed him.
In the afternoon President Gompers
delivered his annual report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
ALFONSO VISITS IN AUSTRIA
Warmly Welcomed to Vienna by En-
peror Francis Joseph.

Vienna, Nov. liking Alfonso ar
rived here today from Potsdam. EN-
peror Francis Josef, several archdukes
and high officials welcomed the mon
arch at the station. Their majesties
drove to the palace. the route being
lined by troops and decorated with
flags.
Potsdam, Prussia, Nov. 13.- King
Alfonso left last night for Vienna. He
was accompanied to the railroad sta
tion by Emperor William and his sons,
and the leave taking was most cordial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Refuses to Come to Re.
lief of New York Mon
ey Market.
CASH TO rs PER CENT
Announcement of Weak Re.
serve Creates Feeling of
Great Uneasiness.

Washington, Nov 13.-Secretary
Shaw has not yet decided to come tc
the relief of the money market He
authorizes the statement he will not in.
terfere unless convinced business in
terests are likely to suffer. Thus far
no business interest has asked ii. He
will not come 70 the relief of specula.
tion.
Watching the situation.
Should any business concern be de.
MED deserved credit at reasonable
rates the secretary wants 20 know the
facts. He believes the majority of
New York loans are still made at or be-
low 6 per cent.
Went TO - Per Cent.
New York Nov. 13.-Just before the
market closed call money loaned at
20 per cent IL was announced one
large Wall street bank was sending
funds into the market to be lent at
o per cent.
Market Feverish.
New York, Nov. 13.-The disclosure
of a deficit in bank reserves shown in
Saturdays bank statement. resulted in
a feverish stock market today. In ear
~ dealings there were declines of from
/ TO IA the latter being Lackawanna.
Call money was higher. 20 per cent
being bid before noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
CHANGE FRENCH CABINET
Ministers Allow M. Thomson to keeH
Marine Portfolio.

Paris. Nov. 13-The council of min
listers reassembled yesterday and made
the following alterations i'll the new
cabinet, which was rearranged Satur-
day:
NJ. Thomson, upon his personal re-
quest, so that he can continue his work
in the execution of his new naval pro-
gram. keeps his marine portfolio. NJ.
Dubief, minister of commerce, becomes
minister of the interior. Otherwise
the new cabinet remains unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
DENIED LIBERTY
Emperor Nicholas Issues Ukase
Crushing FinIand's
Hopes.
NOT EVEN SHARE IN REFORMS
Held in Revolt Till Evidence of Low
atty is Given - More Jews
Die.

st. Petersburg, Nov. Is, a. m.-
The czar issued an ukase this morning
not only denying Poland's plea for au
tonomy and a parliament but refusing
to permit Poland 10 share in the con.
stitutiOnal government recently grant
ed to all the rest of Russia.
The czar declares that Poland is in
a state Of insurrection. and that, until
order isgestored. and the people prove
their loyalty, it cannot join in the
douma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Ireland Must Go to Jail.

Topeka, Kans.. Nov. 13.-The SUI
preme court has affirmed the sentence
of the lower court. sending A. T. Ire
land. the striking machinist. who was
employed by the Santa Fe railroad, to
Jail for six months. because Of assault
upon ]. u. Harrity, strike-breaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
GIVES REHEARINC
Supreme Court TO Again Pass
on Philippine Tariff
Controversy.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The supreme
court OF the United States today grant
ed the motion of the government for a
Tehearing Jan. 2, of cases against the
United States involving the right to
collect tariff duties in the Philippine
islands on goods shipped in from the
United States. subsequent to the Tati-
fication work Of the treaty with Spain
and prior to the enactment of legisla-
tiOn by congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW ON
Largest Number of Entries in History
of the Association.

New York, Nov. 13.-The 21st an
nual exhibition OF the National Horse
Show association, which opened in
Madison Square garden today, was lar
ger in point of number of entries TO
be shown than any previous show and
of unusual social importance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
FOR LOCAL OPTION IN STATE
State Anti-SaIoon League Will Plan
Fight for Law at Peoria.

Peoria, H., Nov. 13.-Officers of the
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois, which
opened the annual convention in Peo
ria today, state that Illinois will fol
low Ohio in fighting the saloon asso-
citation. The fight will be for local op-
ton, and the officers say that a large
fund will be raised to work for this
bill in the next legislature.
National President p. A. Parker said
that he would urge that the fight in
Illinois be carried out along the lines
recently used in Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
DISCHARGE MEN: GIRLS QUIT
Peculiar Strike in Philadelphia Shirt
Making Establishment.

Philadelphia. Nov. S.-A peculiar
strike went into effect today at the
shirt making establishment of Tutel-
man Brothers & Faggep, when 500 girls
decided 10 quit work because the firm
had virtually discharged 500 male EN-
ployes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
KiDNAP ORPHAN HEIRESS
Two Men Garry Off 16-Year-OId Girl
at Prairie du CHEN.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Nov. 13.-
Agnes Pfifer, aged 16, an orphan and
heiress TO a large property, has been
kidnapped from school here. At recess
a closed carriage drove up TO the play
ground, two men leaped from ii, seized
Miss Pfifer, hurried her to the carriage
and drove away before any one could
come to her assistance The police
have been unable to find any clew to
the kidnapers or of their motive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
DOCTORS INSIST UPON PAY
st. Louis Physicians and Dentists to
Blacklist "Dead-Beats."

St Louis, Nov. 13.-Hereafter resi-
dents of this city who fail to pay their
doctors or dentists bills will find it
difficult to obtain treatment when
they are i'll or have teeth that ache.
The physicians and dentists are to have
a 'Dead-Beat Guide" with monthly edi-
tions, containing. it is said. the names
of $4,000 persons who won't pay their
bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Quake Shakes Two States.

Salt Lake City. Nov. 13.-An earth
quake shock passing from south to
north was felt in Utah and Idaho points
Saturday afternoon. The greatest dis
turbance was at Shoshone, Idaho,
where two shocks followed each other
in rapid succession at S:45 in the ev-
ening. Walls of the court house ana
school house cracked and plaster was
shaken from the ceilings of practically
all the buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
NEAR PANIC IN COTTON
Break in Liverpool Causes Furry in
New Orleans.

New Orleans. Nov. ia break Of
81 bale in Liverpool today created a
panic feeling in the cotton market,
which shortly after the opening show
ed a decline Of 81 bale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
ENGINES MEET ON TRACKS
Collision of Rock Island and D., r. !.
6 ". W. This Morning.

A collision occurred this morning at
1870 on the crossing of the D., X. l.
& y. w. and the Rock Island switch
track near the Peoples Power com
pany plant in Moline. The Rock Island
engine was pulling off of the switch
track onto the main. when il was
struck on the crossing by the d.. X. I.
& n. w. engine. The Rock Island en-
gine was derailed and several box cars
were somewhat damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
N. E. BISHOP DEAD
Stephen ]. Merrill Passes Away
of Paralysis of Heart in
New Jersey.

New York. Nov. 13.-The death of
Bishop Stephen NJ Merrill, Methodist
Episcopal bishop. of Chicago, al Key
port, y. j., is announced here today
through a telegram received by the
Methodist book concern of this city.
The bishop died of paralysis of the
heart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Complaint Filed Against
Those Evading Its
Terms
IN TRANSPORTING BEER
Pabst Brewing Company and
Several Railways, lncIud-
ing C. r.. /. & p. Named.

Milwaukee, Nov. 13.-District Attor-
ney Butterfield today filed a complaint
in the federal circuit court against the
Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit COM
pany, Pere Marquette, Missouri. Kan
sas & Texas, Rock Island, Frisco,
Wisconsin Central, Alton, and Erie
| railroad companies, and the Pabst
Brewing company, charging the var
ious concerns with violating the Elkns
law prohibiting rebates, discrimina-
tions and concessions.
Own stock in Both.
In statement in connection with
the case Attorney General Moody said
1T appears that the Pabst Brewing
company is a large shipper of beer
| over the various railroads running
from Milwaukee. Some of the princi-
pal stockholders of that corporation
organized and own the Milwaukee Re
frigerator Transit company. a corpor-
alton owning private cars. To the lat
ter corporation the control of the ship
ments of the Pabst Brewing company
was given by an agreement entered
into between the two corporations nam
ed.
Paid Commission.
THE various railroads mentioned as
defendants while receiving freight mon
ey at the open and published rates for
the transportation of commodities,
have paid to the transit company, in
whose private cars the beer was trans
ported, a commission of about II per
cent upon the amount of freight mon
o pn1lpCtaH with ha of
that the new amount received for
transportation by the railroad com
panies is so much less than the pub
lished and open rate.
To Test Legality.
This petition is designed to test the
legality of such payments and is
brought under the provision of the So
called Elkins law, which provides that
failure strictly to observe the pub
lished rates shall be a misdemeanor."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
MAYOR HELD AS HORSE THIEF
Police Say Government and State OFF,
Gals Stole 900 Animals.

Helena. Mont, Nov. i3.-Gov. Joseph
X. Toole has issued a requisition upon
the governor Of North Dakota for the
return TO this state of Mayor w. II.
Denny. of Williston, y. D.. who is
wanted In connection with alleged gi-
gantic horse thefts. The police allege
he is a member OF band which in
cIudes officials OF the government and
state, and which, it is asserted, has
stolen more than 1000 horses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
COLLEGE HEADS TO
TALK OF FOOTBALL
Problem of Eliminating Brutal Fea-
lures Comes Before University
Presidents.

Washington. Nov. 13.-The question
of abolishing or modifying intercolle-
giate football in view of public criti-
cism of the brutal features of the
game. will probably be considered a.
the 10th annual meeting of the Nation
al Association of Presidents OF State
Universities, which opened here today.
Another matter to be taken up will be
the question of graduate studies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Old Officers Named.

Pittsburg, Nov. ia referendum
vote just counted shows James O'DOn-
nell has been reelected president OF
the International Machinists' union
and George Preston general secretary
and treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
REJECTED SUITOR SUSPECTED
Six Men Arrested in Connection With
Assassination of Cleveland Girl.

Cleveland. Nov. 13.-Six men have
been taken into custody by the police
in connection with the murder of Miss
Eva Meyer, who was shot by an am
bushed assassin while she was walking
with her lover last night. A rejected
suitor is among those under arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Banker Gets Eiqht Years.

ST Paul. Nov. 13.-Thomas B. Glenn
ent. president of the First National
bank of Faribault. Mimi, convicted of
embezzIing funds of the bank, and
causing its failure. was today sentenc-
ed to s years in prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Easy on Leonard

New York, Nov. 13.-Harry a. Leon
ard. the young Wall street clerk who
stole 1859 600 worth of securities from
the City National bank recently. was
today sentenced TO Is or II months
Imprisonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
MORRIS NATHAN GOES FREE
Fiancee Of Dead Chorus Girl Released d
In Absence Of Indictment.

Boston. Nov. 13.-Morris Nathan. ar
rested in connection with the death of
Susanna Geary. the Cambridge chorus
girl. has been given his freedom. the
grand jury having failed 10 find an in
dictment against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
KING EDWARD HAS VISITORS
King George of Greece Among Trio of
ROYAL Callers

London. Nov IS. - King George of
Greece, accompanied by Prince and
Princess Nicholas. arrived in England
today on a visit to his brother-in-law,
King Edward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13

New York. Nov. 13-Andrew Carne-
gle yesterday showed his sympathy for
the Jewish victims of the recent Rus
sian atrocities by contributing check
for $4,000 to the relief fund Other
contributions made during the day to-
tailed $4,000, making more than s135,-
600 which has been collected so far in
New York City alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
VIII Pay Ii Himself.

Mccall said if Hamilton does not re-
pay the company before Dec. Is the
sum of $235, 900 which Hamilton receiv-
ed from the company and has not ac-
counted for, he (McCalD will pay the
amount himself to the New York Lie
before Dec. 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Steamer Refioated.

New York, Nov. I3.-The steamer
Graf Waldersee. which went aground
Saturday, was foated this morning
and proceeded to her dock to reload.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Indiana Coal Is Advanced.

Terre Haute. Ind, Nov 13.-Indiana
coal operators have made another ad-
vance of p cents per ton at the mines,
due to a shortage of cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Limitation DOES
NOT APPLY HERE
Stakeholder of Failed National Bank
Liable for Debts for All
Time.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The statute of
limitation cannot be used to protect
the stockholders of a failed national
bank against liability on his stock was
today decided by the supreme court in
an opinion delivered Sby Justice Nc
Kenna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
RIOTS AT SPANISH ELECTION
Government Generally WinsS<he Day,
But Republicans Cas-

Madrid. Nov. 13-Muniofbai cleo
tions throughout the country yester-
day resulted in considerable gain to the
government, but the republicans show
Increased majorities at many points.
Election affrays occurred at various
places
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
Rely on Decision.

Tammany lawyers say the ballot in
the boxes are sealed and cannot be
counted. and that the court cannot so
direct. on account of the decision of
the court of appeals in August, 1904,
in which it was held that to open bal
lot boxes was dangerous thing and
should be avoided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
The Insurance Committee
Makes Request of
Mccall,
iOF new YORK LIFE
Latter Says He Will Pay Back
S235,000 if Former
Does Not.

New York, Nov. 13.-John A. Nc
Call, president of the New York Life
Insurance company, was called before
the insurance investigation committee
today and ordered by the committee to
demand the return to the country of
Andrew Hamilton and account for
moneys which Hamilton has expended
and for which the New York Life holds
no vouchers beyond personal receipts.
Hamilton is believed to be in Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
MANY INDICTED.
Bench Warrants Issued for All
Violators Of New York
Election Law.
MUCH IGNORANCE INDICATED
Often More of That in Evidence Than
intentional Fraud, II is
Said.

New York, Nov. ia large mum
Der of indictments in the New York
election fraud cases were issued by
the grand jury today. Immediately af-
terward bench warrants were issued.
Secures Aid.
New York, Nov 13.-Attorney Gen
eral Mayer announced Saturday night
the engagement of special deputy at
torney generals to assist the regular
staff investigation and prosecution of
the election cases.
The investigation so far has resulted
in revelations of a most sensational
character as TO the ignorance and in
competence of election inspectors. 1t
is the opinion of state officials that the
irregularities developed were not so
much of fraud as of pure and simple
ignorance.
Two Mayors May Rule.
If the contest for the mayoralty is
prolonged in the courts beyond the
first of next year, William X. Hearst
will take the oath of Office as mayor,
it is said, announce his appointments
and demand possession of the Office in
the city hall. Inasmuch as Mayor Nc
Clellan has decided TO fight his adver-
sary at every point. the city may have
a dual government on New Years day
Want 1000 Court Orders.
New York. Nov. 13.- The Hearst
lawyers are planning TO apply for 900
court orders when the different boards
of canvassers meet this week TO begin
the work of checking up the vote of
Tuesdays election. The intention is
to ask that the inspectors be compell-
ed to recount the votes in a ballot box
whenever the face of the returns show
or. in other words, when
they do not balance.
1t also is proposed to ask for a court
order in the case of each void" and
protested" ballot, which will be pro-
duced in envelopes at the canvass
whenever the two sides cannot agree
as to whether il should have been
or not. There are more than
2 900 void" ballots and about 5000 are
protested"
Rely Decision.
Tammany lawyers say the ballot in
the boxes are sealed and cannot be
and that the court cannot so
direct. on account of the decision of
the court of appeals in August. 1904,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
ia More Die.

Odessa. Nov. lS.-The death list o
the Jewish victims of the recent out
break has been increased by ia wht
succumbed TO injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
A MINE SHAFT C0LLAPSEs
Sixty-Seven Natives Killed in Accident
in South Africa.

Johannesburg. Transvaal, Nov. 13--
a vertical shaft in the Drei-Fontein
mine collapsed today One white man
and 81 natives were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-13
American Consul Dead.

Carlsbad, Nov 13.-John st. Wells,
the American consul is dead.