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Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
|. 0. OF. ELECTINC.
Officers Being Chosen by Grand
Lodge of Illinois at
Springfield.
THOSE OF THE ENCAMPMENT
Reports of Officers Show Order to Be
in Best of Condition in
State.

Springfield. H.. Nov. 22.-tSpeciaD
The grand lodge of Illinois Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows elected the
following officers at this mornings
session.:
Chicago.
Deputy Grand Master-Fred B. Mer-
rilis of Bellville.
Grand Secretary-John III. Skies of
Springfield.
For grand treasurer the names of
Thomas B. Needles of Nashville. the
present incumbent, and NJ. H. Berry
of Carthage, were placed in nomina-
tion.
Grand Warden.
The nomination for grand warden
are as follows: w. A. Whiteside of Col
conda: Judge T. n Cofer of Charles
ton; the Rev. William NJ Groves of
Shelbyville; former Congressman OW-
en- Scott of Decatur; Frank a. Vanos-
dial of Morris; Frank ID. Joyner of Chi
cago; and d. j. Damser, of Chicago.
Officers of isncampment.
Springfield. H.. Nov. 22.-The grand
of Illinois Independent
Order of Oddfellows elected the follow
ing officers:
Grand Patriarch-Chester NJ. Tur-
ner. Cambridge.
Grand High Priest-Frank J. HeinI.
Grand Senior Warden-F ID. p Smell
ling. Chicago.
Grand Scribe-Henry c. Feltman.
Salem, reelected.
Grand Junior Warden-Howard E
Princeton.
Representative to Sovereign Grand
Nj. Seckner. Chicago,
retiring grand patriarch.
The hOld-over representative is Ed |
gar NJ. Kinney of Table Rock.
The state assembly of the Daugh |
-ers of Rebekah held a school of in |
yesterday.
Officers Reports.
The grand lodge of Illinois. Indepen-
lent Order of Odd Fellows, met in rep |
resentatives hall last night in annual |
session. Grand Master J. A Lucas, |
Grand Secretary John H. Skies and |
irand Treasurer Thomas Needles made |
heir annual reports. The secretary's |
report showed 9O9 subordinate lodges,
A gain of seven during the year. and |
9.SS2 members of the subordinate |
odges. a gain of 5000 during the year.
The total relief paid amounts to 1884,
566. The number of Rebekah lodges |
was 625, an increase of 81, with a |
of 33,64S, an increase OF |
I,737
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Kansas Man nt Head
BURGLAR SHOOTS A WOMAN
Miss Maude Reese Dies Defending
Property at Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-F'rank Vochla
was arrested this morning on suspicion
of being the murderer of Miss Maude
Reese. the stenographer who was kill
ed last night by burglars
Chicago. Nov. 22.-Miss Maude
Reese. an employe of the law depart
ment of the general offices of the Union
Traction company. was shot and killed
last night by burglar whom she found
in her apartments when she returned
from work The burglar escaped. leav-
ing a sack filed with silverware lying
on the floor
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
SPURIOUS TICKETS
FOR THE BIG GAME
Seats for MichiganChicaso Contest
Practically All in Hands of
Spectators.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Because of nu-
merous complaints received regarding
the sale of spurious tickets for the
football game between Michigan and
Chicago Thanksgiving day, the chief
of police this morning issued orders
the arrest of any person
found TO be specializing i'll tickets. So
many tickets have been bought by
spectators it is impossible to obtain a
ticket unless at an eXorbitant price.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
in BIG SWINDLE
n. Levy. chicagoan. Said to Have
Euchred Many Out of
Money.
POSED AS STOCK BROKER
Solicited Paper to Sell on Commission
and Owner Never Heard of II
Again.

Chicago. Nov. 22.-Stock brokers and
innocent owners of unlisted stocks all
over the United States are said to have
been swindled out of thousands of dol
lars as a result of scheme alleged to
have been perpetrated by H. Levy,
stock broker in the Medinah temple.
Levy was arrested yesterday afternoon
on a warrant charging a use of the
mails to defraud after an exhaustive in
vestigation by Postoffice Inspector
Ketcham. who declares that many per
sons have been swindled.
Levy protested his innocence. He
was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Foote and the case con-
tinued until Dec. /. Levy was re-
leased on $4,000 bonds.
Never Returned stock.
Inspector Ketcham said the scheme
of the alleged swindler was TO solicit
shares of stock from brokers or any
one owning them. to be sent to him at
the Garfield National bank. Garfield
boulevard, Chicago. The bank Mr..
ketcham says. has not been operating
for some time. After the stock had
been secured il was sold Immediately,
sometimes as low as l cent a share,
but at that price thousands of dollars
were realized in a short time. The
persons sending the stock never there
after heard from il and dropped the
matter.
Bnnker Arrested.
Chicago Nov. .22.-Warrants have been
issued for the arrest of George r. Ne
vile. former banker. in connection with
the alleged swindling operations for
which A. Levy, the broker. was arrest
ed yesterday on a charge of using the
mails 10 defraud
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
KENYON PRESIDENT TO SUE
Demands Transcript of Evidence in
initiation Death Inquest.

Mount Vernon. Ohio, Nov. 22.-Pres-
ident Pierce, of Kenyon college, through
his attorneys. has demanded of Cor
oner Scarborough a transcript of the
evidence taken in the inquest held on
the body of Stewart l.. Pearson, the
student who was killed by a train
while awaiting initiation into a college
fraternity. The testimony will be used
the attorneys say, as the basis for d
damage suit if no indictments are re-
turned. The coroner refused to sup
ply a transcript
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
FOUR MEN BLOWN UP
IN A POWDER MILL
Cause Unknown, AS All Who Were In
Building Destroyed Were
Killed.

South River, y. j.. Nov. 22.--- Four
men were blown TO pieces by an expIo-
sion at the works of the International
Smokeless Powder & Chemical com
pany at Parlin. What caused the ex-
plosion will never be known. as only
the four men were in the building at
the time. 1t was a one-story frame
structure and was separated from all
others in the plant, except a store
house, which caught fire and burned.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
ACT FOR PURE WATER SUPPLY
illinois Board of Health and State Uni
versity Will Cooperate.

Springfield. Ill, Nov. 22.-At a con
ference between Secretary Egan and
Sanitary Engineer Jacob A. Harmon
OF the state board of health. and ID.
Edward Barlow. director OF the water
supply investigation of the University
of Illinois. cooperation between the
board and the university in investigat-
ing the water supplies and sewage was
decided upon
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
SUIT FOR ALTON
AnnuIment of Charter OF Railroad
Asked in Quo Wairanto
Proceedings.
BEGUN BY HENRY CRAWFORD
Capitalization Far in Excess of Legal
Limit Will Be Grounds of
Action.

Chicago. Nov. 22.-Quo warranto pro-
ceedings will be begun against the Chi
cago & Alton railway for the annul-
ment of its charter on Dec. II. 4 ru-
NOR TO this effect became current yes
terday and was confirmed by States
Attorney Healy. Further than that he
refused to discuss the matter and w
r. Crawford. son of Henry Crawford,
the capitalist, who is said to be the in
of the proceedings, was equally
raticant
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
WOMAN KILLED IN HER HOME
Iowa Housewife is Shot by Bullet
Through Her Window.

Evans. Iowa. Nov. 22.-Mrs. Will
Hughes was killed mysteriously yes
terday afternoon at her home. A bull
let crashed through a window AMI
struck her in the neck. passing through
the windpipe and severing her jugular
vein. There is no clew TO the perpe-
traitor
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
monia Pipe Explodes.

Houston, Tex, Nov. 22.-An ammo
mia pipe at the plant OF the Houston
Packing company near the city explod-
ed his morning One negro was killed
and seven other workmen injured.
some fatally.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
TarbeII Again on Stand
in Insurance In
vestigation.
LIGHT on "LOADING"
Testimony of Senator Platt
Gives Lie to President
McCurdy.

New York. Nov. 22.-Gage E. Tar.
bell, second vice president of the
Equitable Life Assurance society, was
a witness before the insurance investi-
CATION committee today. His testimony
related to the agency system of the
Equitable. He submitted specimen
contracts made with agents also letters
that accompany the contracts explain
atory of the allowance of commissions
Explains .'Loading'' Premiums.
Tarbell said the system of loading
premiums was originated TO insure the
ability of the companies to meet any
contingency of claim or expense. He
said premiums are placed higher than
is necessary for safety. and the excess
loading is returned 10 the policy
holders in dividends.
S.O.OOO.OOO Set Aside.
OF the SS0,000,000 surplus Of the
Equitable society at the end of 1894,
Tarbell said about s70.OOO.0 900 is set
aside for preferred dividends, but the
company does not recognize any right
of the policy holder in the $4,000, ,OOJ
until the policy has matured or reached
a point at which il has earned its divi-
dend. This $7O.000.0O0 could be used
tn defray any contingency that may
arise.
Commission On Own Insurance.
Tarbell said he and his family are
insured for about S625,00 in the Equii-
able and other companies. He said h
received an agents commission on this
insurance and also received renewal
Gave Lie to McCurdy.
New York. Nov Ex-senator Tho
mas c. Platt's testimony yesterday fiat
ly contradicted the testimony of Presi-
dent Richard A. McCurdy of the Mutu-
al Life. who stated under oath on Oct
IL that he never had heard of the Mu-
tual having made any contribution to
the state campaign. Senator Platt
testified that he, to the best of his
recollection, had had his dealing with
McCurdy personally.
Manning Talks.
Albany. n. Y. Nov. 22.-William S
Manning. the retired commercial trav-
eler residing at 40 Lancaster street in
this city. whose name appeared as
our cantankerOus friend from up the
river in the Depew-Nichols CORE
spondence, is a white haired man. who
says his connection with life insurance
matters has always been in the inter
ests of the policy holders and for the
protection of the companies from un-
just legislative attacks. Mr.. Manning
retired from business last January and
is upward of 20 years of age.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
TRAIN THIEVES ARE CAUGHT
Burlington Detectives at ST. Joseph,
Mo-, Take Seven Men.

81. Joseph, Mo, Nov u Last
night the police arrested seven men.
charged with stealing more than $4,000
worth of merchandise from Burlington
freight cars. About $500 worth OF
merchandise was recovered from the
store of one of the men under arrest.
The gang would board a train as II
left the yards at night and throw off
the goods while the train was pulling
out of town.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
CRESCEUS, TROTTER,
SELLS FOR $4,000

New YORK, Nov. 22.-Cresceus, the
worlds champion trotting stallion. with
a record Of 2:02A was sold at auction
today for $21.0o9 to n. Z. Savage. Of
Minneapolis.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
GIRLS JUMP THREE STORIES
Twenty-Five Escape from Fire in
School, Only One Being Injured.

Lawrence, Nov. 22.-Four hundred
school girls had narrow escape today
from fire which broke out in the
French parochial school. Twenty
girls dropped from the third story. and
all but one were caught without in
jury.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
MOURN ABSENT SEAL
FISHERS AS DEAD
Indians Observe Sorrow Rites in Brit
ish CoIumbia-White Men in
Party.

Victoria, B. c.. Nov. 22.-The In
dians of Neuchatalitz are holding a sor-
row dance in which the women scratch
their cheeks and breasts until blood is
drawn, to mourn for Indian hunters
of the overdue sealing schooner Fawn,
believed to have foundered enroute
home from Behring sea. There were
six white men and u Indians on the
vessel
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
WYNNE is BROUGHT BACK
Former Postmaster General to Testify
in Fraud Prosecutions

New York. Nov. 22.-Arriving here
today on the steamer Oceanic from
Liverpool was Consul General Robert
Wynne, formerly United States post
master general. He will go to Wash
ington TO testify in the legal prosecu-
tions growing out of the investigation
of postoffice frauds.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Congratulates New Kino.

Copenhagen. Nov 22- President
Roosevelt telegraphed TO King Haakon
VII. the new king Of Norway. as fol-
lows: Il felicitate your majesty on
being chosen By the Norwegian people
TO succeed 10 the throne OF Haako1
and Olaf Of Harald and Sigurd.'
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Dillon Wallace Writes He Has
Succeeded in Peril0us
Trip.

St. Johns. y. F., Nov. 22.-Letters
today from Dillon Wallace, the Lab
radOr explorer and New York lawyer.
contained news he had successfully
crossed Labrador. Wallace is the first
white man who ever crossed Labrador
without either guides or an Indian as
sistant With Wallace was "A compan-
ion named Easton. The letters said
both were well and had plenty of pro
visions when they reached the PROV
ince Of lngaKa. Oct. 1G.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
LYNCHED AT SCENE OF CRIME
Death Melted Out to Negro Who Con-
fessed Murder.

Coahoma, Miss, Nov. 22.-Dave
Sims. a negro. who shot and killed r.
f. Jones Sunday night, was lynched by
an armed mob at the scene OF the
crime shortly after midnight. Sims
confessed the crime.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
THEODORE, JR., OPERATED ON
Surgeon Fixes Nose. Broken During
Football Game

Cambridge. Mass. Nov. 22.- Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Jr.. underwent an op-
GRAFTON on his nose yesterday after
noon. In the freshman game Saturday
he received a severe blow on his nose
and il developed that it had been bro
ken. He was out on the side lines
watching the practice after being op-
Grated on.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
MIDSHIPMAN IS ON TRIAL
Minor Meriweather, Jr., Must Answer
to Three Charges.

Annapolis. Md, Nov. 22.-Court mar
tial proceedings in the trial of Midship-
man Minor Meriweather. Jr., on three
charges connected with the death of
Midshipman James r. Branch, with
whom he engaged In fist fight. began
this morning at the naval academy.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
ANOTHER VICTIM
OF DEVLIk CRASH
w. e. Thomas, Business Associa late,
Takes Carbolic Acid, But
May Recover.

Leavenworth, Nov. 22.-Physicians
stated today w. f. Thomas, business
associate of the late c. J. Devlin. who
last night swallowed a quantity of cal
bolic acid. has a fair chance for re-
covery. He regained consciousness to-
day.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Excess Capitalization.

The great capitalization of the Al
ton. declared to be far in excess of the
amount which, under the Illinois stat
ute. would be legal. will be the basis
of the action. The point is not new.
1t was made one of the issues of the
rate hearing before the Illinois rail-
road and warehouse commission last
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Yeomen viii Reflect.

Colorado Springs, Nov. 22.-William
Koch, grand foreman of the Brother
hood of American Yeomen. will sue
ceed himself. The elections will be
deferred until tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Held for Murder of Woman.

Freeport, ILL.,, Nov. 22.-Enno Box
holder was held for the murder of Mrs.
Harm Anderson at Forreston, which
occurred last Friday evening.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Chokes on AppIe and Dies.

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 22.-Carl Win
ter. a contractor. choked on a piece OF
apple yesterday, and died four hours
later
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Was With Hubbard.

In 1904 Wallace went with Leonidas
Hubbard's ill-fated expedition. Hub
bard. whose purpose was TO cross Lab
rador. lost his life from starvation and
was found by a rescuing party after he
had fallen exhausted in the snow. AL
though the most perilous part of Wal
lace's trip is completed. he still has be-
fore HIN a winter of travel by snow
SHOES before he reaches civilization.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
American Federation of Labor
Votes Funds for Test Case
---Res0lutions.

Pittsburg. Nov 22.-The American
Federation Of Labor today unanimous
ly adopted resolutions recommending
the exclusion of Chinese. Japanese ana
Korean labor from this country and its
possessions. prohibiting the employ
nent of child labor. instructing the eN-
ecutive council 10 select one labor or
ganization against which an injunction
has been granted. employ competent
legal talent and carry the case 10 the
United States supreme court 20 test
the constitutionality of the injunction
laws now in force: plcdging support to
the striking printers. and recommend
ing the calling of meeting n the In
ternational Woman's Labor league %
adjust differences said TO exist in that
beneficial auxiliary OF the federation.
No More souvenir Programs
PittsbuTg. Nov. 22.-The principal
feature OF yesterdays sessions Of the
American Federation Of Labor came in
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
CHASED
Two Men Who Loot Denver Bank
Run to Mountains in
Automo bile.
OPERATED IN DAYLIGHT
Man Supposed to Be Wanted for Num-
Der of Similar Crimes
Caught.

Denver. Colo, Nov. 22.-Detectives
in automobiles have driven into the
mountains two bandits who held up
the South Broadway bank yesterday af-
ternOon. The robbers got $4,000 and
valuable paper. Cashier Gabriel Jones,
when asked to open the safe, said the
president had the combination, but the
bandits poked a revolver in Jones face
and compelled him to open the strong
box. While one robber sorted out the
money and bonds the other tore the
telephone TO pieces. AT this juncture
J. NJ. Greenlee and wife entered the
bank. and the robber left the telephone
to cover them with gun. The entire
robbery consumed less than > minutes
Round Up Alleged Bank RObber.
Lima, Ohio, Nov. 22-M A. Shipley
representing the American Bankers
association, with two Pinkerton men.
believe they have rounded up the lead
er of the band of cracksmen which has
piilaged country banks lately through
out Indiana and Kentucky. but the
roundup may cost the life of the alleg-
ed leader. Harry Slater. The Chicago
detectives with a posse bearded Slater
and running fight ensued. in which
bullet pierced Slater He was dis
covered in the home Of Chris Geiger
and near death. with one OF his alleged
pals and local physicians in attendance.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Commission Asked TO Act.

Former Attorney General Hamlin. in
his closing argument. called upon the
commission to be sponsor for proceed
ings against the company. The Chi
cago Shippers association procured fig
ures showing the amount of alleged
fictitious stock and bonds which had
been issued at the time of reorganiz-
ing the railroad company, and were
prepared TO introduce them before the
commission. But it withdrew from the
controversy because the railroads. at
the earnest solicitation of the Alton.
granted the Chicago shippers the re-
duction in rates which they were seek
ing to secure
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Operators of Several
States Will Fight Sym
pathetic Strike.
Meeting AT CHICAGO
w. C. Perry, of Kansas, Presi-
dent. Illinois Man
Secretary.

Chicago. Nov. 22.-Bituminous coal
operators from Illinois. Iowa, Indiana.
Ohio. Missouri. Arkansas. Kansas,
Michigan and Indian Territory met
here today and organized a national or
ganiZation which will combat labor
unions in an effort to put an end to
sympathetic" strikes.
Kansas Man nt Head.
w. c. Perry. of Kansas. was chosen
temporary chairman, and c. L. Scroggs.
of Springfield. H., secretary.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Prosecutions for Illegal
Voting in New
York.
ONE SENT TO PRISON
Other Prominent Political Lead
ers Held Under
Bond.

New York. Nov. 22.-Joseph ]. Ca
hill. formerly member of the assembly
from Brooklyn district, was arrested
today on an Indictment charging fraud
in the registration for the last elec
ton and held in $4,000 bail for trial.
Goes to Sing Sing.
New York, Nov. 22.-The first sen
tence for illegal voting at New York
was passed today upon Edward Meade
He was sentenced TO Sing Sing prison
for not less than two years or more
than three years and six months. He
pleaded guilty TO voting twice on cleo
ton day.
Held in $1,000 Bond.
New York. Nov. 22.-James A Nc
Guire, chairman of the election board
in the Ninth election district and Nine
teenth assembly district, arrested yes
terday on the charge of violating the
election laws. was held in $4,000 bail.
He is a Tammany lieutenant.
Learn Who Bondsman Was.
New York, Nov. 22-It has become
known that the man who furnished
$1,000 bail for John Krup. who disap-
peared last week on the day set for his
trial on the charge of illegal voting in
the Eighteenth district. was John w.
Pickett. a saloonkeeper on Third ay
enue near Twenty-secOnd street. This
disclosure followed the appearance be-
fore the grand jury of Krup's counsel
Charles +. Dillon. who last week re
fused 10 answer questions put TO him
before the jury. Dillon was directed
questions.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22
Peasants Not Appensed.
Reservists Mutiny.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 22.-Private dis
patches received from Gomel. in the
government of that name. say that a
battalion of reservists 1.000 strong mu-
tinted. following a demand for better
food
\ rumor is being spread among the
peasantry about Vologda. in northeast
ern Russia. that serfdom will be re
established and the peasants are talk
ing of killing the landowners.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-22

Toxic. Nov. 22.-An eye witness who
left Nladivostok on Nov. 20 reports
food is scanty there owing to the de-
struction of storehouses. and that only
sufficient barley remains to support
the people for 20 days
Rioting has ceased, but the streets
are a mess of debris and bloods stains
are in evidence everywhere. Many
corpses are still lying exposed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-08-25
TO FORFEIT CHARTER.
Railroad Commission Authorizes At
torney General to Bring Suit
and 4 Sk for Receiver.

Austin, Tex. Aug. 25.-The rail-
road commission has agreed upon an
Ofde. directing TIE attornas general
10 rr,a- :lit against tn Houston
and TEXAS Central railway TO forfeit
tvs chast-r, and be placed IN The
hands of 4 .o.elNet beCa Isc OF alleg-
ed violation Of the constitution. j..
that il is a paralleIing, oompe ejing
line with he Texas and NV Orleans
railway between Houston and Dallas
and both being owned, it is alleg-
a. ly the same corporf s.,f. t'-
Southern Tactic railway comp2ns
Tn same attempt has bees made g.
f0r- "a ths commission. bur was drop
ped and the legislature passed an
a,t arIht 'a4ing the sale OF ta, t,'Xa@
ard New Orleans prope. .rr between
r.2jue lass and Dallas.
1at~ ar hOrized sale hs -.y
y,,r ,Lslmmated and tn couw.~ ~-
S. T. IS sai5 to bee most d.a, e. .p o..
IS tutDng The attorney 2~relEl ~
pj1,' the property IN tue hands O.. %,
receiver TO forfeit It's charter
The cICe. has been ~lEH ~ uN
Cor ui. .tCrers Mayfield auH 'n-
ctltt and Low awaits tht -IHr.rN.o
Cr t0mMF 5ioner storey
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-08-25

give three free concerts a day from
the band stand on the plaza. The
musical feature will thus be the
finest the State Fair has ever provid-
ed
The continuous free show in the
auditorium will be made up of the
greatest comedy speciality acts TO be
had for money Several famous so
loists will sing daily during the free
show. The Olympia Musical Comedy
company. one of the leading Organi-
zations OF its kind. VIII appear every
evening in the latest comic opera
productions.
An aggregation of twenty-five re-
fined shows viii constitute the mid
way Scores of other attractions
and amusements will be in evidence,
including a figure eight. the Rivers
of Venice, the toboggan, the merry
go-Tound. etc.
The Fair will begin on Saturday,
September 80, and close October Is.
The railroads viii announce the low
est rates they have ever made TO
Dallas,