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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
DEATH FOR FOUR
Georgia Minister and Sons Must
Hang for Killing Two
Children.
RESULT OF BITTER FEUD
Between Retired Methodist Pastors
and Members of Their Re-
spectiVe Families.

Valdosta, Ga, July 31.-The Rev. ]
q. Rawlings, and his two sons, Milton
and Jesse, and their negro servant. All
Moore. are to be sentenced to hang for
the murder of the two children of the
Rev. W. l. Carter. Leonard. a third
son. was convicted with his father. but
because Of his youth the jury recon.
mended mercy.
Murderer a Retired Minister.
The conviction Of the preacher and
his three sons is the climax of one of
the most bitter feuds that ever black
ened the fame of Georgia Rawlings
and Carter are retired Methodist min
listers.
After leaving active ministry, they
settled near one another Trouble
soon arose and feud developed. They
were constantly having one another in
the courts.
Threatened 10 ExtermInate Family.
Rawlings. after last being hauled to
court, openly threatened to extermin-
ate the Carter family. and the two Car
ter children were murdered in the eff
fort to make the threat good
On the night of the tragedy Rawlings
and his boys surrounded Carter's home
and made a noise. The children came
out and were killed Rawlings remain
ed about the house all night trying to
get other members of the Carter family
cut, and finally tried in vain to burn
the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
LIGHTNING KILLS BATHERS ON BEACH
TERRIBLE DESTRUCTION DOWN FLAG POLE
PLATFORM UNDER WHICH CROWD
REFUGE

New York. July Sl.-During a heavy
storm yesterday lightning struck in the
midst of scores Of bathers and sight
seers at Coney Island. Five persons
were killed outright and IS others were
injured. all of them being knocked
senseleSs. Eight OF those rendered un-
conscious were seriously hurt and had
TO be removed to hospitals
The board walk was crowded and
when the rain began there was a quick
rush for shelter A large number of
bathers and spectators were driven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
is STILL BADLY USED UP
Admiral RojestVensky Just Out of Bed
After Operation.

Toxic. July -ROjestvensky's COZ
dition has made satisfactory progress
since the operation on his forehead.
He was able to leave his bed and sit on
a chair yesterday Pains in one foot,
however, prevent walking freely, but
no cause for uneasiness exists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31

under the board walk in front Of the
Parkway baths. The walk at this point
Is about eight feet high and several
people were clustered about the large
fagpole which goes through the board
walk six feet to its base in the sand.
The bolt struck the top of the pole.
shattered IL. and going down seemed
20 burst with q terrific report right in
the midst OF the people under the
walk. Some were hurled a distance
and others prostrated where they
stood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Cotton Workers May Strike.

London, July 31.-A strike of 10000
Lancashire cotton operatives is threat
ened owing to the masters refusal Of a
per cent advance in wages. a ballot
on the question of striking was taken
by the operatives last week, but the
result of this ballot was not be made
known until tonight. The indications.
however, are that a majority will favor
the strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
I'm WiIl Name Son.

St. Paul. MINI. July 31.-The Pho
neer Press says: 1T Is rumOred in
railway circles that James y. Hill, eld-
est son of James J. Hill, will become
first vice president of the Northern Pa
cific Railroad company 10 succeed Col.
Daniel S Lamont. who died recently.
Mr.. Hill was vice president of his faith
ers road from 1893 until three years
ago. when ne resigned on account OF
failing health. 1t is said that his health
Is much improved"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Much Damage Results
From Rains in Con-
neCtiCut.
RESERVOIRS FREED
Total Precipitation in State
Reaches as High as
Seven Inches.

Bridgeport Conn. July Sf.-I.osS OF
life and immense damage TO property
followed the bursting of reservoirs
north of this city as result of the
unprecedented fall of rain early yesteT-
day. The precipitation in the series OF
showers which struck across Connect
cut last night reached total of seven
inches. The dam at Wards mill at
Easton went out AT O'Clock this
morning. sending great body of water
down through the town of Trumbull. In
a short time the dam at the paper mill
reservoir broke.
Carried a Vile.
There was no warning to the people
who lived on the banks of what is us
ually quiet water course. The house
occupied by John LeSco. his wife and
several children was picked up by the
flood and carried mile below. The
Lesco family were asleep at the time
and all were rescued after a perilous
journey.
y house occupied by Michael Moran
was hurled against the Berkshire
bridge and smashed To kindling wood.
and it is believed that Moran was
drowned. Police and firemen went TO
the rescue and saved several lives,
Bridge Carried Away.
In North Bridgeport the water swept
against the Barnum avenue bridge and
wrecked il just when an ice wagon was
crossing it. In the wagon were William
Kowzesh and John Starkin. The wag-
on and horses were swept away and
Kowzesd was drowned: StarlSin was
able TO swim TO shore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
STOCKHOLDERS RIDE FREE
To Illinois Central Annual Meeting at
Chicago Oct. Is.

Chicago, July 31.-The Illinois Cen
trail railroads regular annual meeting
will be held here Oct. IS. To permit
the personal attendance of each adult
holder of one or more shares of stock
a ticket will be issued enabling him or
her TO travel free over the company's
lines to Chicago and return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
ROOT GOING TO LABRADOR
Secretary of State With Sons on a
Months Trip.

Utica. y. Y. July 3I.-Secretary OF
State Root and Col. William Cary San.
ger, former assistant secretary of war,
accompanied by Mr.. Roots sons. Elihu
Jr., and Edward, left Utica yesterday
for Montreal Thence, they go to st.
John $, \. f.. and from there will sail
for Labrador to be absent month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
DUTCH Do THINGS TO
THE NATIVES OF BONI
Kill 200 of Them and Raze Town With
Bombardment from War
ships.

Amsterdam, July 31.-The Dutch ex-
pedition sent against the rebellious
native state of BOni, Island of Celebes.
one of the Sunda islands, in the East
Indies, inflicted severe punishment on
the natives, 200 of whom were killed.
The Notifications of BadjOewa, one of
the chief towns. was Tazed by guns
of the warships
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
The "IraiID Wins

Portland. Ore, July 31.-It is stated
definitely that the exposition manage
ment will not make any further legal
fight against the Trail" amusement
cOncessionaries, who were given an in
junction in the circuit court restrain
ing the exposition management from
interfering with their keeping open on
Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
To coIonlze Australia.

London, July 3I.-The Salvation ar
my will promote an extensive COLOMBIA
ton scheme in Australia Gen. Booth
has returned 10 England bringing
news Of the presentation TO him of
%. 600 acres of land in western Aus
tralia, to be used for this purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Iowa MaNor Dead

Portland, Ore. July 31.-Del Stew
art. ex-mayor OF Osceola. Iowa, and
formerly district Judge in Iowa. died
yesterday AT "A hospital as the result Of
an operation Death was sudden and
unexpected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
CHOLERA FOLLOWS FAMINE.
Fearful ScoUrge Affiicts Refugees from
Parts of India.

Madras. British India, July 81 A
serious epidemic of cholera prevails
among refugees from the famine
stricken districts who have been
crowdinG into the city for weeks. A
number of victims were found dead or
dying on the streets. The death rate
is S97 per 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
-Four prown On Lake.

Lebanon. Mo. July 3l--While boat
ing on Horseshoe lake, south Of this
city. Percie and Blanche Easterly and
Alta and Ethel Perkins. all of Lebanon.
were drowned. Three young men. who
were in the boat with them. swan
ashore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Found symptoms.

New York, July 31.-Symptoms @
fever, the nature of which have no
been determined, were discovered to b,
developing in four children today or
the steamer Proteus. direct from New
Orleans. They were removed to Hon
mans island for inspection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
TEN THERE FOR EACH
UINTAH HOMESTEAD
Registration of Uintah Tract
Tomorrow.

Grand Junction. Col. July 3l.-Ev-
erythng is in readiness for the open
ing of registration for the Uintah reser.
walton tomorrow. II is estimated be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 will come
About 5000 homesteads will be dis
tributed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Another Bennington Victim Dies.

Washington. -. C.. July 3I.-Another
death among the men injured by the
explosion on the gunboat Bennington at
San Diego Cal. has been reported TO
the navy department. This brings the
total death list up TO G3 men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Quarantine Tighter.

New Orleans. July 31.-Quarantines
everywhere are being drawn tighter on
account of the prevalence of yellow
fever. Even gasoline is apparently
barred from Vicksburg. Miss Mum
bers of towns of Louisiana are cutting
themselves of from the world. Shot
gun quarantines are also extending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Shot Eirers, Law SATISFIES.

Springfield m. July 3l.-W. D. Ry-
an, state secretary of the miners
union. denies that the miners are dis
satisfied with the shot firers law and
want il repealed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Mississippi's EMBARGO
Against Louisiana
Now Absolute.
TRAFFIC AT STANDSTILL
Difficulties in travelling In
creased Elsewhere on Ac-
count of Yellow Fever.

New Orleans. La, July 31.-Missis-
sippi has made her embargo against
persons from Louisiana absolute. Not
only residents of this state, but through
passengers, whose only offense has
been to pass through and who. comply
ing with the government regulations.
have remained the required length of
time at the detention camps and hold
certificates from the marine hospital
camps, have been turned back
The authorities have refused per
mission of their own immune experts
to enter Louisiana and return within
10 days after being exposed to lnfec-
ton.
Artillery Sent to Port Towns.
Yesterday the Meridian field artil-
lery. Mississippi National Guard, was
ordered to the coast TO aid in keeping
up the quarantine The full state mil
itary organization of staff officers is
camped along the line of the Louis
Vile & Nashville road, and a squad of
men under commissioned officer now
escorts trains from border to border.
Fire ON FuEitIve-.
birmingham, Ala. July 3I-A spe-
cial from Meridian says five men. held
at the detention camp at Lumberton.
attempted TO escape today and were
fired upon by the guards II is Gaid
two were killed and three wounded.
Quarantine Tighter.
New Orleans. July 31.-Quarantines
everywhere are being drawn tighter on
account of the prevalence of yellow
fever. Even gasoline is apparently
barred from Vicksburg. Miss Mum
bers of towns of Louisiana are cutting
themselves of from the world. Shot
gun quarantines are also extending.
TaveI DIFFICULT.
Guards and inspectors are multiply
ing and making travel increasingly diff
ficult Much distress is beginning TO
appear among the Italian population
growing out OF the practical expulsion
of the fruit business from Louisiana.
Little Change Noted.
New Orleans. La. July 3t-Little
change was apparent in the yellow fe-
Yer situation today. A number of new
cases were unotficially reported TO the
board of health. The system OF screen
ing continues. and hundreds of gallons
of oil are being placed in cutters and
water receptacles
Found symptoms.
New York, July 3l.-Symptoms Of
fever, the nature of which have not
been determined, were discovered to be
developing in four children today on
the steamer Proteus. direct from New
Orleans. They were removed to Hofr-
mans island for inspection.
One Case Develops.
New York, July 3l-One possible
case of yellow fever which baffied all
tests for 24 hours is reported at the de-
tention hospital today. The man is
stoker on the Seguranca. OF the II
persons taken off the Seguranca all ex-
cept the case mentioned are out of
danger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
BaIfour to Ionore Defeat.

London. July 31.-The Daily Tele-
graph makes the authoritative an
nouncement that parliament will not be
dissolved this year unless the govern
ment is again defeated before proroga-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Little Change Noted.

New Orleans. La. July 31.-LittIe
change was apparent in the yellow fe
yer situation today. A number of new
cases were unOfficially reported TO the
board of health. The system OF screen
ing continues. and hundreds of gallons
of oil are being placed in cutters and
water receptacles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Wins Saratooa Handicap.

Saratoga. July 3I.-The Saratoga
handicap. $4,000. was won by Caugh-
rawaga; Waterlight, second. and Bel
dame. third.
Saratoga. July 3l4The Flash
stakes, $4,000. were won by BuTgomas-
ter; Gallavant, second: Vender. third.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Trims Corn: PoIsoned.

Murphysboro. Ill. July 31-Jacob
Weiss. aged so years. died yesterday of
blood poisoning caused BY the trim
ming of corn with a pocket knife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31

event this afternoon will be she con
ISOLATION heat OF the merchants and
manufacturers race. which was not
completed at Detroit
The races scheduled for Cleveland
will be trOtted al Buffalo. commencing
tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31

The train was the second section of
No. +. 1t was a special bearing party
of eastern eXcuTsiOnists organized by
the Grand Trunk and which passed
through here bound for the west coast
several weeks ago. The switch To the
gravel pit at Joliet was left open by
construction crew this morning, and
when the special came along about
6:30 it went on the siding and collided
head-on with the construction engine
Engineer J.. NJ. Sheppard succeeded in
slowing down so that the results were
minimized. However, he and his fire
man. II. ID. Chappell. of this city, were
slightly bruised. while John Smith, the
colored Pullman porter. from Jersey
City, had a leg broken. There were
four passengers slightly hurt, all being
residents of New England and eastern
Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Kaiser at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen. July 5l.--The German
imperial yacht HohenzoIleTD. with En-
perOr William aboard. arrived here to
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Bio Tannery Incoruorstes.

Kenosha. Wis, July 31.-Articles OF
Incorporation were filed at Madison to-
day for y. r, Allen Sons Tannery COM
pany. of Kenosha capital $500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
MUCH DOUBTFUL PAP

Receiver Makes First Report on
Spring Valley Bank.
Washington, July 31.-The controller
Of the currency has received the first
report of the receiver of the Spring
Valley National bank of Spring Valley,
H.. which closed its doors July 3. The
receiver classifies the liabilities as fol-
lows: Individual deposits. $50,902; GER
tificate deposits. $4,000: and assets
as follows: Good. s5710S; doubtful,
S463, SOS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
cenaressman,s Father pead.

Madison, Wis. July So. B. Dahl, |
a wealthy pioneer died az his home at
Mt. Horeb today. Deceased was the |
father OF former Congressman H. b. |
Dahl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
MAYOR JOHNSON KILLS RACING MEETING
GRAND CIRCUIT TRACK ABANDONED
SUIT OF ORDER


Cleveland. Ohio. July 31.-FOllowing
an order from Mayor Johnson 10 the
chief Of police 10 stop pool selling and
gambling at the Glenville race track.
where the grand circuit meeting opens
this afternoon. IL was announced the
race track would be abolished after the
present meet and divided into city lots.
Call ON Present Meet.
Il was decided this afternoon 10
abandon the grand circuit trotting
meeting schedule dior this week az
GlenyilIe track in this city. The only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
MAY SETTLE WITH
RUSSIA ON TARIFF

ST Petersburg. July 3l.-Negotia
tiOns for the settlement of the Russo
American tariff difficulty are advancing
steadily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31

DOWIE DESTROYS ONE ZION
Head Of Christian Catholic Church Has
Name Of illinois Village Changed.

Sterling Ill, July 51.-John Alexan.
der Dowie has succeeded after two
years in having the name OF the village
of Zion. in Carroll county. changed 20
Barth, because much OF his mail was
sent to the Carroll county town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Gen. Stoessel Relieved.

ST. Petersburg, July 31.-Gen. Stoes-
sci has been relieved of command of
the Third Siberian army corps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31

Zionists Refuse England's Tract
of Land in Africa for
Colonization.
HOLD AN ALL NIGHT SESSION
Adopt Resolution of Gratitude to Mem.
ory of John Hay for Assist
ance Rendered.

Basle. Switzerland, July 3l.-After a
stormy session the Zionist congress
voted by an overwhelming majority
not to accept the offer of Great Britain
of a tract of land in Uganda. Africa. for
colonization purposes. 1t also was re-
solved to ask Great Britain to further
the aims of the Zionists in Palestine.
A special sitting of the congress was
called for O'Clock Saturday evening
for the discussion of this subject. four
orators supporting ana four opposing
Great Britain's proposition. The de
bate lasted more than six hours and
President Nordau eventually suspend
ed the sitting at dawn owing 10 the
tumultuOus scenes.
Big Majority for Resolution.
The sitting was resumed at noon yes
terday. when the committee having the
matter in hand presented the following
resolution:
THAT the Zionist congress firmly
maintains the principle for the founda-
tion of the colony i'm the Jewish father
land. Palestine. or in that vicinity. The
congress thanks Great Britain for her
Cffer of African territory. the consider
alton of which, however. is terminated,
and hopes that Great Britain will con
tinue to aid in the solution of the Jew
ish question"
The resolution was adopted by a
large majority, amid loud protests from
the socialist section. the members of
which left the building. The sitting
was concluded with enthusiastic cheer
ing.
Gratitude to Hays Memory.
A second session of the congress was
held last night calm prevailing,
throughout. President Nordau re-
quested Mr.. Greenberg to convey the
thanks of the Zionists TO the British
government for its East African offer.
Mr.. Leon. in the name of the American
delegates, proposed vote of gratitude
to the memory of John Hay. who so
often lent assistance to the Jewish ma
ton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
THREW BALL BACK AND DIED
Blow over Heart Fatal to Young Catch
or Near Ottunnwa.

Ottumwa. Iowa. July 31.-Sixteen-
year-old Estell Payton, while catching
in a baseball game at Nasty Corners,
yesterday was struck over the heart
by foul tip. He threw the ball back
TO the pitcher and dropped dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
II Hoch Goes Free Now
He Will Not
Escape.
EVIDENCE IS PLENTY
Crimes in Different Cities Be-
ing investigated by the
Authorities.

Chicago. July 31.-With the possibil-
ity of Johann HOch securing a retrial
and an acquittal on the charge of the
numbering of Mrs. Marie Welcker
Hoch, the authorities of Cincinnati and
ST Louis have been in communication
relative to the crimes of bigamy and
murder Hoch is said to have commit
ted in those cities.
VIII Keep Busy.
In the event HOch escapes the SEN
tence already passed. it is said enough
prosecutions in Cook county and else
where confront him to consume several
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
PASSENGER WRECK;
SEVERAL INJURED
Rock Island Train Bearing Eastern
Excursionists Strikes Open
Switch at Joliet.

Joliet. July 31.-Five persons were
injured in an accident To an eastbound
passenger train on the Rock Island
railroad today near here. 1t is thought
none of the injured will die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
TA,veI Difficult.

Guards and inspectors are multiply
ing and making travel increasingly diff
ficult Much distress is beginning 70
appear among the Italian population
growing out of the practical expulsion
of the fruit business from Louisiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-31
Fire ON FuEitIves.

birmingham. Ala. July 3I.--A spe-
cial from Meridian says five men. held
at the detention camp at Lumberton.
attempted TO escape today and were
fired upon by the guards. 1t is Gald
two were killed and three wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
DIAMOND JOE LINE SEASON
Next Saturday Will See Dubuque En-
ter Packet Service.

The Diamond 10 season will formal
ly open April Is, on which date the
Dubuque will be put into commission,
and will run from st. Louis to Burling-
ton, connecting with the Columbia.
Capt. Walter Blair's new boat, so that
Rock Island will have a clear service
to and from the Mound city. The Du-
buque will be kept on the st. Louis
Burlington run all summer. The short
run was very popular last summer.
Capt George Lamont was advised of
this fact yesterday, as also that the
first through boat between St. Louis
and st. Paul would start May /. if the
stage of water permits. The Sidney
will be the first boat up. The big side
wheelers, ST. Paul and Quincy, will
not be entered into the traffic until
the middle of May
Today the Eclipse, a former rafter
converted into a packet, will come
down from Dubuque, and will enter in
to the packet trade between here and
Clinton, making her first trip at 3:15
O'Clock Monday afternoon and every
day thereafter.
The James Pearson, r. ID. Kendall
and E. Rutledge went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
PERSONAL POINTS.

Frederick W. Jeune, representative
for Mixed Stocks, a magazine for store
keepers published at Chicago, attend
ed the banquet of the merchants last
evening at the Rock Island Club.
w. E. Burgess. city editor of the
Montreal Cam Star, brother of F.
H. Burgess, manager of the Rock ISL
and department of the Davenport
Times, has been summoned as a wit
ness in the trial of the Nan Patterson
case in New York City.
Franklin MacVeagh, of Chicago, who
addressed the Rock Island Merchants
association last evening, this morning
was taken by a committee consisting
of Phil Mitchell. H. B. Simmon and
J. E. Peetz for a drive to Rock Island
arsenal, leaving for his home this af-
ternoon. Judge NJ. J. Wade left for
his home in Iowa City this morning.