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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
STRUCK BY TRAIN
w. L. Lamber, Of Moline, Proba.
bly, Fatally Injured Last
Night.
EMPLOYED AS BAGGAGE MAN
Brick Mason Suffers Broken Jaw in
Taking Down ScaffoId-Shred-
der Accident.

W. l.. Lambert, $50 Fifth street, Mo
line, was probably fatally injured at
about 10 o'clock last night while per-
forming his duties as baggage man at
the Rock Island station at that city.
He was about to put handful of mail
on No. 10 when a freight train came
along According to those closest TO
the scene they are unable to tell which
struck him, but he said that the pas
senger had stopped
His left leg was cut off and his right
foot and his hands were mangied He
Is now at the city hospital.
Breaks Jaw and Wrists.
NJ a Sullivan, a Moline brick ma
son. vino was working in the east end
Of the city this morning was injured
while taking down scaffoid lie was
struck by a falling timber, suffering a
broken jaw and two broken wrists.
Joseph Wilder OF Walker Station
was struck by Rock Island train last
night. receiving various bruises, but IT
is not probable that any will result
very seriously.
Joseph MeIchart of Coal Valley was
the victim of a corn shredder accident
yesterday. While working a machine
he kicked a bundle of stalks. getting
his left foot into the machinery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
WOODMEN CLERK IS SHORT
George Robinson of Elgin Suspended,
-AlIeqed He EmbezzIed S1,O75.

Elgin. ILL.,. Nov. 17.-George Robin
son, clerk of the Silver Leaf camp,
Modern Woodmen, has been Temporal
rily suspended from his office for an
alleged shortage of $1,075. The surety
company which is on his bond has
been notified. Robinson was given an
opportunity TO file his report. The
camp has a membership of $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
EAST MOLINE BOARD TO
FIX TELEPHONE RATES
Have Another Round With Central
Union People Last Night-Tax
Not Settled.

The East Moline board had another
round with the representatives of the
Central Union Telephone company last
night and fixed most of the terms of
the franchise. The proposed ordin-
ance gives the board the right to fix
the rates and provides free interchange
of service with Rock Island and Moline
and Davenport. The franchise tax has
not been settled upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
A. F. OF L. SESSION is SHORT
Morning Devoted to Preparation of
Reports of Committees.

Pittsburg. Nov. 1.-THE morning
session of the American Federation OF
Labor convention only lasted half an
hour in order that the different com
mittees could perfect their reports for
presentation this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Company e Elects.

Company X, 9Th Illinois. of Kewanee,
has elected Mark A. Saunders, who has
been second lieutenant. to the position
of first lieutenant, 10 fill a vacancy. the
position of second lieutenant was filled
by the election Of First Sergeant Tho
mas Blair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
MEMBERS OF ROYAL
FAMILIES EXPIRE
Count of Flanders, Heir TO Belgian
Throne, and Grand Duke Adolf
of Luxembourg.

Brussels. Nov. 1.-THE Count OF
Flanders. brother Of King Leopold and
heir TO the throne. died this morning
OF inflammation of the respiratory or
gans. The count was born in 1897.
Hopenburg. NOV I7.-Grand Duke
Adolf. reigning sovereign OF Lnxem-
burg. died today. He was horn in 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
REBATE CASES ARE
on AT KANSAS CITY
Rock Island and Burlington Roads
Among the Defendants in Fed
eral Court.

Kansas City. Nov. 17.-Hearing rail
road rebate cases brought by the fed
eral government in March. 1902,
against the Santa Fe, Burlington, Mis-
souri, Pacific and Rock Island roads
was begun today i'm the United States
district court before Judge John +.
Phillips here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
VAST QUANTITY OF
SUGAR is BURNED

ROCKFORD Colo. Nov 11.-Fire in
the warehouse of the American Beet
Sugar company's plant here today caus-
ed loss estimated at 100000 TO $500
600 There were about 1O.000,00o
pounds of sugar in the warehouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
FUNERAL OF BISHOP MERRILL
Two Hundred from Other Cities Attend
Services at Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. l7.-Funeral services
OF the late Bishop Stephen Merrill. OF
the Methodist Episcopal church. we're
held today. Fully 200 men prominent
in the Methodist church came from
other cities to attend the services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
GOES TO GRAND JURY'S HANDS
pierson Case Submitted by Prosecutor
For Investigation of Guilt.

Mount vernon, OHIO, NOV. II.-Tnc
Pierson case, in which the authorities
allege that Pierson was tied to the
railroad track and run over by train,
was presented to the grand jury this
morning by Prosecutor Stiilwell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Able to Do Business.

London. Nov. liking Edward. al
though in the hands of a physician as
result of the spraining of his ankle
yesterday while out shooting, is trans
acting the usual state business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
GAS EXPLOSION;
SEVERAL KILLED

Chicago. Nov. lit is reported sey-
eral persons have been killed and
scores OF others injured BIZ an explo-
sion of gas main at Michigan street
and Dearborn avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
IOWA TOWN NEARLY
WIPED OFF MAP
Fire Destroys Business District at
Stanhope, Causing Loss of
sec, 1000.

Des Moines, Nov. 1.-THE town of
Stanhope was practically wiped out by
fire early this morning. The hotel and
the entire business district was de-
stroyed with a number of residences.
The loss exceeds $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
POWDER BLOWS UP
Two Killed in Accident at Buck
eye Mills in Vicinity of
Peoria.
CAUSE REMAINS A MYSTERY
Three Shocks in Quick Succession
Two Others May
Die.

Peoria, H.. Nov. lin an explosion
yesterday afternoon at the Buckeye
Powder works at Edwards Station, IA
miles northwest of Peoria, two men
met instant death and several other
employees were injured. two of them
seriously. The dead:
ALLISON LONG. aged 2S.
WILLIAM HASSLER. aged As.
The seriously injured:
Fred Fogelman and Ellis Hender
son.
Cause Unknown.
The cause of the disaster is not
known. Three explosions occurred in
quick succession, all in the press de-
partment. Not a moments warning
was given TO the men. and they were
thrown into the air. Long and Hassler
being instantly killed Their bodies
were burned to a crisp. Fogelman and
Henderson were a short distance away
and escaped more luckily. although
their lives are despaired of. Fogel-
man is in a hospital in this city and
Henderson at his home in Edwards
Station TOO badly injured to be moved.
The financial loss will be about S1O.-
600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
To UNION
Burlington Road at Last Recog-
nizes Brotherhood of 10.
connective Engineers.
BEEN AT WAR FOR 20 YEARS
Large Percentage Of Engine Men En-
ployed Now Members Of
Organization.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-THE management
of the Burlington railroad. after 20
years of opposition. has recognized the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
and has signed the first wage schedule
with that organization since the great
strike of engineers in 1885.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Trnnnr Defy Officers.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 1.-THE Work
men Gazette asserts that a meeting OF
soldiers and sailors acclaimed the
strike movement and defied the officers
who tried TO disperse them. The pa
per also asserts that troops have fatty.
refused To replace the strikers on the
Moscow and 81. Petersburg railroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
CUTS HIS SALARY
President Mccurdy. of Mutual
Life, Requests Reduction
to SIS, 900 a Year.
JUST HALF WHAT 1T WAS
Others Receive Same Medicine-Poiicy
Of Retrenchment Mapped Out at
Trustees Meeting.

New York, Nov. 17.-At a special
meeting of the board of trustees of the
Mutual Life Insurance company in
this city yesterday, at which a prelim
mary report of the recently appointed
special investigating committee was
submitted, President Richard \. Nc
Curdy caused a stir by announcing
that at his own request his salary had
been cut in half. from $3.50 900 10 S75,-
600 year This action was taken at
meeting of the finance committee,
and Mr.. McCurdy said it was the first
step in reducing the expenses of the
company.
Others Feel Acts.
Salaries of other executive officers
also have been reduced the saving
amounting in all to between $145, 900
and $150,000 per annum.
President McCurdy in his address to
the trustees outlined policy of re-
trenchment the executive officers had
decided upon. He declared he did not
know what was contained in the report
of the special investigating committee.
and he did not desire TO forestall any
thing ii might do. for he would abide
by its decision.
Pay Policies, Anyway.
He said that during the 45 years he
had been in the service of the Mutual
the company had grown until it stands
unrivaled for the magnitude of its as
sets. Whatever criticism may have
been made of features of its admins
tration. he declared the fact remains
that no policy holder of the company
need ever entertain the shadow of a
doubt that his policy, with all accre-
tions. will be paid in full when due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Heads Michiaan Diocese.

Detroit. Mich. Nov II. - Rev.
Charles ID. Williams. OF Cleveland. was
elected bishop of the Episcopal diocese
of Michigan yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17

manufacturers of farm and mountain
wagons in the United States, met here
yesterday in annual session and elected
the following officers:
President-W. A. Rosenfield, Rock
Island, Ill
Vice President-B. al Blount, At
lanta. Ga. =.
Secretary-E. W. mccullough, Chi
cago.
Treasurer - Walter Schuttler, Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
brotherhood IL Recognized.

Heretofore all wage schedules for
engineers on the Burlington have been
promulgated over the signatures of the
railroads managers. the brotherhood
having no option in the matter of ac-
ceptance. This time the schedule was
signed by the officers and general COM
mittee of the brotherhood. after three
weeks conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Ukase Merely Wipes Out
Certain Arrearages
of Peasants.
ANOTHER DAY OF GLOOM
Strike Seems Gathering Force
---Witte's 0vertures Treat
ed With Scorn.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 17-(Evening)
A m mutiny in the Manchurisn army is
the latest sensational rumor in this
city. According to the report the en-
peror has received a dispatch from
Gen. linevitch, telling him Of revolt
among the troops which was only sup
pressed after regular fight in which
many soldiers were killed or wounded.
OFFICERS SHOT.
Forty-two officers are reported to
have been shot for participating in the
conspiracy. No confirm alton Of the ru-
NOR is obtainable from officials at the
war office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
R0SENFIElD HEAD
OF WAGON MAKERS
Rock Island Man Chosen President of
the National Organization at
Chicago Meeting.

Chicago. Nov. 17.-The National
Wagon Manufacturers association,
which represents 80 per cent of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
$4,000 IN STOVE
Chicago Woman Burned For
tune She Had Been Mar
ried for.

Chicago. Nov 17.-Mrs. Charlotte NJ.
Weightman. who recently brought suit
against her husband for separate main
tenance. today told Judge Brenrano
she believed her husband married her
for money and that she therefore threw
money and securities valued at Sl5,-
burn.
Sought decentralization.
She afterwards left her husband
When she sought reconciliation, she
was told not To enter the house again.
i decree granting the woman s2S a
month was given by the court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Report Upeonnrmed.

No confirmation has been obtained
of yesterdays report of a false emperor
leading the peasants of Penza. News
from the provinces shows practically
no movement has been started there
in support of general strike, but
there is a deep suspicion this may sim
ply be a iull of preparation.
Social democrats and revolutionists
are keeping their plans dark. Their or
ganizations have ramifications through
out the country and at signal they
might be able 10 bring the industries
of the country 10 a standstill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Road Opened by Troops.

Troops have taken a position at the
Moscow railroad station and the road
has been opened by means of railroad
battalions. Resumption OF traffic on
this road insures supplies for the cap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Vote tn Continue strike.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 1.-THE council
of workmen's delegates last night re-
solved TO continue the strike indefi-
nitely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Was "a Hitter struggle.

The hostility of the Burlington road
to the brotherhood was the result OF
the engineers strike in 1855, when
l.i0o men deserted their engines. Paul
Morton. then in the Burlington's ser
vice, had charge OF the strike for the
railroad. and won the most stubborn
battle in the history of the brother
hood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Ukase DisappoInts.

The imperial ukase on the land ques-
tion was issued today. Although il
wipes out about $40.000.000 of peas
ants arrearages of debt which. under
ordinary circumstances. might have
been received with joy. it is another
disappointment Promises of addition
nj lands are too vague To calm the agi-
tated. starving peasants who. in the
valleys of the Don and Volga. are
again marching. pillaging. burning ana
numbering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
STRIKES. RIOTS AND
ASSASSlNATI0NS ARE
REPORTED ELSEWHERE

Poi, Trans Caucasia, Nov l7.-Rail-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17

St. Petersburg, Nov. 1.-THE out
look for the early collapse OF the
strike was more gloomy today. The
situation was distinctly more menac-
ing Council workmen's delegates. or
the strike committee. are manifestly
encouraged by the extension of the
strike in st. Petersburg, various or
ganizations including bank clerks. tel
ophone girls and some professional
leagues having voted to join in the
movement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Many Joined the brotherhood.

Several months ago word was sent
forth that engineers employed by the
Burlington could join the brotherhood
II they SO desired. Since that time fu.-
~ 20 per cent of them have become
members of the organization
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Have Financial Aid.

Moreover. II is certain the work
mems council has received mysteri-
Gus supplies of funds. Consequently
they present a bolder front. Practi-
cally all pretexts based on economic
demands have been abandoned, al
though the eight-hour day figures in
the oratory at meetings in order to
hold workmen who have no thought
except of improvement in their mate
rial condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Want All or Nothing.

Whites attempt TO negotiate directly
with the strike leaders has come to
naught. although he offered conces
sions in the case of the Cronstadt mu
tineers in the event of their being con
demned 10 death. but the leaders re-
fused To compromise. ''All or nothing
was their response.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-17
Witte Scorned.

The workmen's council returned a
scornful reply 10 Count Witte's person
al appeal 10 his brother workmen," ,"
ridiculing the governments profes-
sion of soiicitude for the workmen and
renewing their demands for the imma.
diate abolition Of martial law in Po-
land etc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10

The Atchinson Globe is publishing
some early day stories. Here Is ore.
John }, ingalls, made HIS first political
speech from the balcony Of the old
hassassoit House In Nay, 1859. lie
came 70 the territory year before and
was Free State candidate for the con
Ftitutional convention which met AZ
Wyandotte and framed the constitution
under which we are now living. he was
eiectrd. very much 70 the surprise n
everyone. Ihe pro-slavery men we're
largely Ia TIE majority In his audience
and made audible comments during the
speech The only beckers he had IA
the sfows were John A. Martin. III
Grimes and Charley Holbert One OF
the audible comments made By the pra-
slavery nDen was 10 bhe effect thai iD-
calls was an unknown YanKee ana
euFht = b hung for his impudenee
iris angersd ingalls, and not kuowing
that be was IN any danger ne abused
ne DFs-slayery men, eFen az thar cary
ca;e his tozgse gave promise 'f la
,blnty; Albert D. Richardson 90 asa
rond ne Mississippi. quotes him -
aying: There are Illustrations of in
lsn,y 10 tnis sudlence compared Witn
which ~ hnmoesl rtscuriy IS tae
tindosf gifl thaf nature can boslna
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10

the Remington road ana see II ne can
throw any light upon the problem"
A drive OF an hour brought us to the
picture dealers establishment. He was
n small. stout man, with red face and
a peppery manner,
Yes, sir. On my very counter, sir"
said he. what we pay rates aud
taxes for ] don't know, when any ruf-
fan can come in and break ones
goods. Yes, sir, it was ! who sold DR.
Barnicot his two statues. Disgraceful,
sir A nihilist plot-that's what
make It, No one hut an anarchist
would go about breaking statues. Red
republicans that's what I call 'em
Who did / get the statues from? J.
don't see what that has to do with It.
Wen, If you really want TO know, l
got them from Geldcr & Co. in Church
street. Stepney. They arc well
known house in the trade and have
been this twenty years How many
had II Three-two and ouv are three
two Of DR. Barnlcot's and one slAasli-
cd IA broad daylight on my own count
er 10 / know that photograph? No,
don't Yes, do, though Why. it's
Beppo. He was kind OF Italian piece
work man, who made himself useful in
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10
Kelly 40 BURKE ANo SHEA.

Foem President Roosevelt Called FOR on
st. Patrick's Night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10

on the matter"
The founder OF that great emporium
proved 70 be brisk, crisp little per-
son. very dapper and quick. with
clear head and a ready tongue.
yes, sir, I have already read the
account in The evening papers. Mr..
Horace Harker is a customer Of ours.
We supplied him with the bust some
months ago. We ordered three busts
Of that sort from Gelder q Co. OF
Stepney. They are ali sold row. To
whom Oh. dare say by consulting
our sales book we could very easily tell
you. Yes, we have the entries here
One 10 Mr. Harker, you see and one
to Mr.. Josiah Brown of Laburnum
lodge, I.abuinum Vale. Chiswick, and
one to Mr.. Sandeford Of Lower Grove
road, Reading. No, l have never seen
this face which YOU show me In the
photograph You would hardly forget
ii, would you. sir. for I've seldom seen
an uglier. Have we any Italians on
the STAFF? Yes. sir; we have several
among our workpeople and cleaners.
dare say they might get a peep at
that sales book II they wanted to.
There is no particular reason for keep
ing a watch upon that book Well,
well. it's a very strange business. and
I hope that you will let me know II
anything comes of your inquiries"
Holmes had taken several notes dur
ing Mr.. Hardlng's evidence, and /
eould see that he was thoroughly sat
isfied by the turn which affairs were
taking. He made no remark. however.
save that unless we hurried we should
be late for our appointment with Le-
strade. Sure enough, when we reach
ed Baker street the detective was al
ready there, and we found him pacing
up and down IN a fever Of impatience.
His look OF Importance showed that his
days work had not been in vain
"Wen?' he asked, "What luck. Mr
Hoimesf"
I'VE have had very busy day and
not entirely a wasted one.n my friend
explained I'VE have seen both the re
tailers and also the wholesale manu-
facturers can trace each Of the
buats now from the beginning"
The bustsw cried Lesuade. "Well.
well. you have your own methods. Mr.
Sherlock Holmes. and il Is not for me
to say a word against them, but
think have done a better days wosl
than yoa. l have identified tho dean
man"
You don't say soY'
"And found a cause for the crime"
Splendid
I'VE have an Inspector who MAKES \.
speciality OF Saffron Hin aud the phI-
lan quarter Well, this dead man had
some Catholic emblem round bis neck,
and thar, along with his color. made me
think he was from the south. Inspect.
or Hin knew BIN the moment he
caught sight OF him. Els nafEe Is Pie
fro yenucci. frora Napies, and be Is one
u the greatest cuthroats IN London
He is connected with the Mana. which.
as you know, is a secret political socis-
~. enforcing its deorees by murder.
Now. you see how the aNalr begins 10
clear np. The other fellow b probably
an Italian also and momber Of tlle
liaha. He has broken the rules ID
some fashion Pietro - set upon hls
track Probably the photograph We
found IN bis pocket Is the man himself,
80 that he may not knife Ne wrong
person. He dogs the fellow. b. sees
him enter house. be waits outside for
bin. and in the scunle be receives BIZ
own death wound How Is that. a..
sherlock Homer
Holnes clapped bis hands approving
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10

A group OF compositors, as they ate
their midnight luncheon. talked ahou.
typographical errors
When was working in the country
as kid said one, "our editor once
wrote Today Is the anniversary Of the
birth Of Louis philippe and set th's
up, in my ignorance, To-day is the an
niyersary OF the birth OF Sam Phillips
The editor scrawled on the margin OF
the proof. Who the dickens Is SAN
PhillipsY was an ignorant kid, and
our editorial on Louis Philippe started
in next morning paper In this way
To-day is the anniversary OF che birth
OF Sam Phillips. Who in the dickens IS
Sam Phillips? This illustrious'-and 50
on"
"once | spoiled the quotation OF a
beautiful poem. " said another composi-
tor Il made the poem begin, Ny love
is like a red, red nose. Il snodld have
been rose"
The third compositor smiled.
II was once setting up an advance
notice OF a state fair" ne said Il made
a paragraph read There will also DO
a pumping competition. including
stone-wall pumps, water pumps end
other varieties A lot Of pump makers
wrote TO find ont about this competi-
tion. II was mistake. For pump
Jump should have been put" y
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-10

This is the very latest Introduction
Into the lily family. having been
brought frOm South Africa and thor
oughly tried aad fonnd to be one OF the
finest lihes ever grown In this country.
The aowcrs are Of a peculiar mstrous
golden yei.ow Of oolcr not known in
any other flower. and in size and deli
cacy OF finish they are not excelled hy
any Of tho lily family Tho throat Is
blotched a delicate brownish purple. f.
Is distinctively a pet plant. and should
be treated exactly the same as tho
other callas. Pot the dry bulb ia good
rich soil water well, keeping some
water alwaya IN the saucer, and give n
top dressing OF bone meal II started
up in August. they viii be in bloora for
Easter. or sooner depending on the
heat given them Vogue