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Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
INFORMALLY OPENED

Commander-in-Chief Tanner Arrives for
National Encampnent.
Minneapolis, Aug. 11.-Commander-
in-Chief Tanner is in Minneapolis at
his headquarters at the West hotel and
the 10th annual national encampment
of the Grand Army has informally
opened Commander Tanners party
consists of Adjutant General John
Tweedale: Qurtermaster General
Frank Battles; Assistant Adjutant
General William p. Rogers; Surgeon
General Hugo Piller; Chief OF Stan
Frank Butts; Former Commander-in-
Chief Black and c. Z. Foote of Kala-
mazoo. Mich. executive councillor.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
NOMINATION SURE
David r. Francis Declares Moth
ing Can Sidetrack Bryan
in 1908.
TALKS AT FRENCH CAPITAL
w. Bourke Cochran Sends Cordial Let
ter in Response to Notice of Ap-
pointment.

Paris, Aug 1.-THE nomination by
the democratic party of William J.
Bryan for the presidency of the United
States in 1908 looks like a certainty, .
said David R. Francis of st. Louis last
night There is absolutely nothing in
sight that, in my opinion, can side
track Bryan" Francis was for Palmer
and Buckner in 1896
Hears From Cochran.
New York, Aug. 11.-Lewis Nixon Of
the committee which is planning for
the reception of William j. Bryan on
Oct. 3, received a letter yesterday from
Bourke Cochran, who is at Lake Tahoe,
Cal, in reply to a letter informing him
he had been appointed a member of
the reception committee. Cochran
wrote:
Appreciates Honor.
81 beg you to accept my expression
of grateful appreciation of the honor.
1t is possible absence from New York
may prevent my participating person
ally in the ceremonies. but you may be
assured of my cordial sympathy with
everything calculated to express the
regard entertained by all good citizens
and especially by all democrats for the
virtues, civic and personal, of this dis
American"
Arrive at Paris.
Paris. Aug. 11-William J. Bryan,
wife. and daughter, Colonel Wetmore.
and Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Dunlap ar
rived here today for four days visit.
A number of friends gathered at the
railroad station and gave the party cor
dial greetings
The party lunched at the Hotel Ruz.
guests of Ex-Governor David r. Fran
els. Bryan did not wish to talk about
his candidacy for the presidency of the
United States saying this had already
been much discussed, and that he had
nothing to add to his previous state
ments.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
FRAU WAGNER SNUBBED LONCWORTHs|

be known that the Longworths should
be totally ignored Personally she
snubbed the presidents daughter in a
wOman's peculiar way by ostentatious-
ly refusing to invite her to the famous
musical receptions of the week. Meth
er was Mrs. Longworth invited to any
of the social functions that punctuate
the festival.
The situation became intolerable,
and the Longworths left. Here in Ber-
lin there is the deepest resentment at
Frau Cosima's conduct.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
PERSIAN RULER
LISTS TO PEOPLE
Powerful Combination of Clergy Agent
in Bringing About Re-
forms.

Teheran. Persia. Aug. 1.-THE shah
finally has granted the demands of the
people for reforms and the refugees
who sought the protection of the Brit
ish legation with the exception of 200
who have personal claims. have left
the legation. The Mullahs who fed
from Teheran are returning. The shah
was evidently forced to take action by
powerful combination of the clergy.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
PROTECTION STILL HIS HOBBY
Secretary Shaw Makes II Theme Of
His Speech at Springfield, Mo.

Springfield. Mo. Aug. 11.-Secretary
Shaw was the principal speaker at the
rspublican meeting held here last
night. Speaking of the tariff, the sec
retary said the nation is divided into
producers and consumers. The demo
cratic party appeals to the consumers.
he said, insisting in cheap prices. while
the Depublican party appeals to the
producer, holding that protection is
necessary to furnish good prices for
the American producer. There has
never been a time when disaster did
not follow democratic rule, the secre-
tary said. This has not been the in
tention OF democrats, but has resulted
from their incorrect economic theories.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
SULTAN NOW REAL SICK MAN
illness of Turkeys Ruler Causes Selann-
Iik to be Postponed.

Constantinople, Aug. 1.-THE recent
reports that the sultan, Abdul Hamid
H., is i'll are confirmed The sultan'5
indisposition made necessary the can
ceiling of yesterdays selamlik. The for
eign representatives who had assem-
bled to witness the ceremony withdrew
when this became known, and the
troops stationed at the spot were dig
persed.
1t is reported the sultan must under
go an operation, and it is even declared
he already has done so.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
WANT TO BUY A GOVERNORS HOUSE?
GRANT SHIPPERS PETITION
Great Northern Acts Independently on
Wheat Traits.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE Great North
ern railroad has taken Independent ac-
ton on -four rates between South Da-
kota and Minnesota points and Chica-
go. 1t telegraphed the interstate COM
merce commission announcing it would
grant the petition of Minneapolis ship
pers, which was the subject of discus
sion among traffic officials of north
western roads in Chicago yesterday.
The conference adjourned without
agreement and the Great Northern de-
cided to act independently.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
TOWN In HANDS OF SHERIFF
SLOGAN City, 3. c., Will Be Put Out Of
Business by Creditors.

Seattle. Wash. Aug. IL Sheriff
Tuck of Nelson, B. c., has seized Slu-
can City, B. c., with execution papers
which put the entire municipality into
his hands. Six years ago SLOGAN City
had 1000 inhabitants. Now about $50
people live there. c. f. Smitheringala
of Vancouver is the creditor and is
closing up the town
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Colombian ConspiratOrs
Found and Arrested
in Time.
DETAILS HUSHED UP
Goes Deep Into Isthmlan Poll
tlos Involving the
Liberals.

Panama. Aug. 1.-THE police last
night captured II Columbians, former
revolutionary generals, on the charge
of conspiring against high national au-
thorities. The prisoners during the
revolution of 1900. distinguished them
selves by their depredations in the in
terror of the isthmus. All the men ar
restGd recently arrived at Panama
Refuses Details.
The secretary refuses To furnish any
details of the plot but it is .rumored
some of the members Of the Panaman
liberal party are implicated.
The prisoners will be deported as
pernicious foreigners. All danger
seems past. Conditions here are norm
al, the general public not being aware
the authorities have captured the plot
ters.
Republic in Danger.
1t is asserted if the conspiracy had
been successful il might have resulted
in serious consequences for the repub-
lie of Panama
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Engineering NOW
Is FAR ADVANCED
Chairman Shonts Brings Back Optim-
istic Reports from Canal
Zone.

New York, Aug. lit. P. Shents.
chairman, and Joseph sB. Bishop, secre-
tary of the Panama canal commission.
arrived here today from Colon Shonts
said the general condition in the canal
zone is very favorable at present, and
constantly improving. Shonts said the
engineering work on the canal is well
under way
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
BRODIE [. DUKE is
AT LAST DIVORCED
New York Court Grants Decree That
Has So Long Been
Sought.

New York, Aug 11.-Brodie L. Duke
of Durham, N. c., brother of the presi-
dent of the American Tobacco company
was today granted a final decree of
absolute divorce from his wife. Alice
Webb Duke The couple were married
in December, 1904.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
SENDS MONEY TO AFRICA
Rockefeller Said to Be Financing Rail-
road on Dark Continent.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Times says it
learns from reliable authority that
John d. Rockefeller has furnished
funds for the railroad developments in
Tanganyika, Africa.
The investment of American capital
in South Africa. which already had
benefited so much from American en-
gineering skill. is considered an event
of much Importance
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
CUTS OUT TELEGRAPHERS
Lackawanne Road Will Use Only Block
System and Telephones.

Scranton. Pa, Aug. 11.-Oficial an
nouRcement has been made here that
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern railroad will, at an early date, dis
pense with the services of all tele-
graphers on its system and will control
the movement of trains with the auto
matte block signal system and addi-
tional telephone facilities.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
crone Held Without Bail.

Kansas City. Aug. 11.-Albert NJ.
Crone. charged with killing his former
sweetheart. Miss Bertha Bowlin. in this
city last month, was held on a charge
of first degree murder without bail at
his preliminary hearing
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
MAYOR GETS THREE YEARS
For Disroeins Of Booty Of Horse
Thieves.

Williston, n. d., Aug. 11-W. II.
Denny, the former mayor and promin-
ent banker who was convicted on the
charge of receiving stolen horses, was
sentenced to three years in the peniten-
tiary. A stay OF 60 days was granted
and it is understood the case will be
appealed.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Imperial Guard Make
Russ Grand Duke a
Target
IN FIRING PRACTICE
Court Martial for 1000 MutiR-
Gus Soldiers and
Sailors.

ST Petersburg, Aug. 11-Grand Duke
Nicholas NickolaieYitch narrowly es-
capped assassination yesterday at the
hands of the imperial guards in camp
at Krasnoye-Selo.
1t appears the duke was personally
reviewing the maneuvering and put
ting troops through blank firing prac-
tice, when ne suddenly was startled
by a swish like the hiss of bullet
about his head Fortunately, neither
himself nor his horse was touched.
stops Fusilade.
The command to cease firing was i'm
mediately given and the soldiers were
marched back to their quarters and an
investigation begun in the hope of as
certaining which of the soldiers used
ball cartridges. Several arrests are
understood to have lbeen made. The
attempt on the dukes life caused an
immediate change in the plans of the
emperor, who had arranged to go to
Krasnoye-Selo today
Out of Line of Fire.
1t is learned troops were in extended
order and engaged in volley firing when
the accident" occurred, rendering it
difficult to determine the regiment
from which the bullets came. The grand
duke was surrounded by officers aad
aides and was off on one side, out Of
the line of fire.
Not Generally known.
The affair has created a deep impress
sion in military circl- and is the one
topic of conversation, in clubs. but the
on the grand dukes life is not
generally known here. No word on the
subject has been published in the news
papers.
VIII Try 1000.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 11.-After pre-
iminary Investigations the military
and naval prosecutors have decided to !
try by court martial no less than 1900
soldiers and sailors who participated
IN the Cronstadt and Sveaborg mu-
inies.
LawIessness nj Warsaw.
Warsaw, Aug. 11.-An incredible |
state of affairs reigns at Warsaw and
Lodz. The inhabitants are at the
mercy of bandits. anarchists and terror
SITS. Murders and arobberies occur |
1aily. The authorities are apparently |
)owerless.
Girl Assassfn Fails.
Odessa, Aug. 11-For the space of a
minute last night the life of Gen Kaul- |
bars, the governor general, depended
IN the nerve of a beautiful Is year old /
girl he met within a few PAGES of his
palace entrance
The girl had been chosen as his as
assin A bomb with which she was
o accomplish her task lay in the reti-
,ule she carried. Unexpectedly con-
ronted by her intended victim. the
sirl hurriedly sought to open the reti-
,ule
Her nerve failed at the crucial mo-
nent. The bag fell 20 the ground and
he bomb exploded, leaving Gen Kaui-
,ars unharmed.
Almost miraculously the girl herself
escaped injury. A few minutes later
he took her own life
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Jamaican Won't Do.
Gompers Issues Statement.

Washington. Aug. 11.-Samuel Com
pers, president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor today issued a state
ment criticising the action of the 18TH
mian canal commission in deciding to
introduce Chinese coolie labor in the
work of constructing the canal across
the isthmus. He charges those at the
head of the Panama canal construction
with having no regard for law nor
principle
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
LYNCHER GUILTY.
North Carolina Jury convicts for
First Time in States
History.
LED MOB THAT KILLED NEGRO
But 35 Minutes to Agree on Verdict
Sentence is IS Years in Pen
itentiary.

Salisbury. n. c., Aug. 11.-What is
said to be the first instance of the con
viction of a lyncher in the history of
the state was furnished last night,
when George Hall, a former convict
from Montgomery county. who was one
of the party that Monday night lynched
three negroes for the murder of the
Lyerly family, was found guilty of con
spiracy and was sentenced to 10 years
in the penitentiary.
Jury Out Short Time.
The jury was out but 50 minutes.
Judge b. F. Long sentenced Hall to
the maximum term. The evidence
against Hall was overwhelming.
His counsel has appealed on the
ground that Governor Glenn was in At
lantic City when the special term at
which Hall was tried was ordered, and
that being out of the state he had no
jurisdiction.
Governor Glenn testified that he was
in Atlantic City, hut in order to do
what he could to prevent a lynching
he wired his private secretary to issue
the commission and sign his name to
it. This he considered the proper thing
to do
David w. Julian, deputy sheriff,
testified that he saw Hall leading Il
mob of about thirty men. The officer
had in custody man he had arrested
at the Jail. Hail. said the witness, car
ried a hammer and threatened to brain
him if he did not liberate the pris-
oner.
HadIey to Prosecute Lynchers.
Springfield, Mo, Aug. 11.-When the
trial of Daniel ID. Galbraith, one of the
leaders OF a mob which iIf1
April last hanged three negroes in the
public square. is called again Monday
Attorney General Hadlsy will
be in Springfield to assist the state.
The attorney general is in Las Vegas,
n. NJ.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Strike of Deck Hands Ends.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE strike OF
deck hands employed on the tugboats
of a number of railroads here is prac-
tically at an end with all danger of
freight congestion passed.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
HE WOULD BE A HERETO
Another Minister Seeks the Short
Road to Notoriety.

Cincinnati, Aug 11.-Rev. George
Clark Cox is likely to face charges of
heresy Writing to Bishop Vincent he
compares his case to that of Dr.. Crap
sey. He says he does not believe in
the virgin birth of Christ.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
WILL TRY CH|NKS
Canal Commission Ready to Ad.
Vertise for Orientals to
Build Panama.
WANTS $500 TO BEGIN WITH
Jamaican Negro Has Been Found
Wanting Labor Protests of
No Avail

Washington, Aug 11.-Chinese labor
will be given a thorough test ON the
Panama canal. Contracts calling for
$500 Cinnamon for canal work have
been prepared and advertisements will
be issued in few days asking for pro-
posals from labor agents. If the ini-
tial $500 Cinnamon prove a success it
is likely many more will be taken To
the isthmus
jamaican Won't Do.
Organized labor has offered much
opposition to the use of contract Chin
ese labor, but Jamaican workmen have
proven inadequate. sufficient Spaniards
cannot be had Immediately to rush the
work and Chinese are the last hope of
the commission
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
TroN HndIy Dnmnged.

The steamer Troy was badly dam
aged. 1t will require considerable re-
pairs. 1t is estimated the financial loss
to lac bridge and pier will be $780,.
600. Thirty-four vessels are tied up. in
cluding the passenger steamer Tion-
este.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
stops All Traffic.

Navigation to and from the upper
harbor. the most active portion of the
head of the lakes, is blocked. Street
railway and steam traffic between Du-
luth and Superior is cut off and will be
for some time to come.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
Not Generally Known.

The affair has created a deep impres-
sion in military circl- and is the one
topic OF conversation. in clubs. but the
attempt on the grand dukes life is not
generally known here No word on the
subject has been published in the news
papers.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
TIES UP TRAFFIC
Draw Span Knocked Across the
Channel by Steamer at
Duluth.
CAUSES SERIOUS SITUATION
Land and Water Avenues at Most Ac-
tive Passage at Head of Lakes
Closed.

Duluth. Aug. 11.-Early today the
steamer Troy. a 5,OOO-ton steel freight
packet owned by the Western Transit
company. collided with the draw span
of the interstate bridge and presipita-
ted it into the channel
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
VIII Try 1000.

St Petersburg. Aug. 11.-After pre-
liminary Investigations the military
and naval prosecutors have decided to
try by court martial no less than 1000
soldiers and sailors who participated
in the Cronstadt and Sveaborg mu-
TIMES
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11
LawIessness nj Warsaw.

Warsaw, Aug. 11.-An incredible
state of affairs reigns at Warsaw and
Lodz The inhabitaRts are at the
mercy of bandits. anarchists and terror
lists. Murders and robberies occur
daily. The authorities are apparently
DOWerlesS
Rock Island Argus., 1906-08-11

1t is learned troops were in extended
order and engaged in volley firing when
the accident" occurred, rendering it
difficult to determine the regiment
from which the bullets came. The grand
duke was surrounded by officers aad
aides and was off on one side, out Of
the line of fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-26
NEW YORK cAMPMeNERs BUSY
HuEes speaks IN Ringhamton end
ithaca ana Hearst IN New
YORK oity.


NEW YORK. Oct. 25.--With Mr. Hughes
IN ithaca tonight and Mr. Hearst at Madi-
son Square garden IN this city the lguber-
natorlai campaign was carried on at widely
separate points with unabated vigor- At
Madison Square garden thete was great
eathering Of union labor to ratlfy the nom
ination Ct Mr. Hearst by the democratic
and Independence league parties and three
speeches by the candidates. one in the
garden and two outside at either end OF
the big building The crowds were enthusi-
astic and demonstrating. cheering Mr..
Hearst whenever opportunity offered. Pre-
ceedinz the meetins at the garden was a
long parade OF labor unionists
Mr.. Hughes. the republican candidate. be-
gan his speech msking today at Bingsmton,
where he delivered two talks to large
crowds. and Travelled thence to ithaca,
where he spoke twice more tonight
Besides the MRdison Square garden rati-
aoation In this city. there was a Tammany
mass meeting in Harlem and meetings by
the judicial noininators and by the West
End Republican club at other places
At the Democratic club tonight the Tam
many nominees for the supreme bench, ten
In number were formally notified.
Chairman Conners OF the democratic
state committee tonight said he thought
that there win be a Landslide for Mr..
Hearst" The tide had turned towards the
Independence league and democratic candi-
date during the last forty-elght hours, he
declared. and In his opinion Hearst will
have plurality Of from 10000 20 100000
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-26

MINE TROUBLE is SETTLED
Illinois Operators Decide Not TO Insist
on Fine for stopPaee of
work.

CHICAGO. oct. &.--All differences exist
ing between the coal operators and the
union miners OF Illinois were amichbly set
tied at Joint meeting here tonight between
the executive committees Of the operators
and tho worlzmen.
The chief contention was the fine Of
S500,0oo which the operators wanted the
workmen to pay because they refused 60
work on 'virden day" October - the an
niversary Of the riots at that place in
1898. The agreement under which the
miners and operators are working stipu-
lates that all mines shall he operated every
day except regular holidays of the United
States. Failure to live up TO the agree
ment calls for a fine Of SO upon each miner
refusing TO work The operators figured
that the shutdown Of October - was a vio-
lation Of the agreement and that the total
fines amounted to 100000.
After a lengthy discussion the operators
decided not TO impose the fine and this
decision ended the controversy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-26
MORE ARMS TO BE DESTROYED
Accommodation ~ Guns IN Cuban
Fortrcsses wiz Re Thrown
Gnto the Sea.

HAVANA. oct. e6-Carrying cut further
the policy under which arms surreud sred
by the insurgents have been destroyed. or
ders have been given that great quantity
81 arms. the accumulation Of forty sears
now stored in the classmates n Moro
castle. be thrown into the sea- This work
is being done by the garrison under the
supervision Of American oficers Most OF
the guns arc Of obsolete pattern.
About 1900 stands Of arms are to be rem
dered useless. It is intended 70 do away
with similar accumulations Of arms in other
fortresses. This destruction OF weapons Is
a precautionary measure
Governor Magoon has accepted the resig-
nation Of Castor Mora under secretary q
government aud has appointed Manuel So
brado to the place. Senior Sobrado is a
former member Of congress and an inde-
pendent. No action has yet been taken re-
EHrding the rendered resignation Of General
Rafael Montalvo. warden of the peniten-
tiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-26
FRISCO OFFICIAL SUSPENDED
Attorney Who Was BeEinninA craft
Investigation stopped By
Acting Mayor.


SAN FRANCISCO, oct a5.--ActinE Mayor
Gallagher this afternoon suspended District
Attorney Langdon from ONCE, and the
Board Of Supervisors approved his action
Langdon vas notified to appear before the
board one week from today and show why
he should not be removed from ONCE.
Mayor Gallagher announced that he had
asked his friend, Abraham Ruef. 10 accept
the once OF district attorney, and that
Ruef had consented to do 80.
The suspension OF Iangdon follows his
appointment Of Francis ]. Heney as assist
ant district attorney for the purpose of
securing indictments Of officials alleged TO
be guilty Of grating and malfesanee. II
has been openly announced that Heney and
Secret Service Agent Burns have been in
vestigating matters with which Mayor
schrnitz. Acting Aiayor Gallagher. Abraham
Ruef and the Board OF Supervisors we're
connected. LAngdon is at present a candi-
date for governor on the Independence
league ticket
Gallagher gave twelve reasons for sus-
pending Iangdon. the chief OF which was
neglecting his duty IN absenting himself
for more than thirty days from the county
TO 90 on campaign tour. while the city
was suffering from an invasion and deprc-
dations Of criminals.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-26
FIVE DAYS ADRIFT ON RAF7
Survivors Gf Florida storm Picked
Up Rt Sea by British
stenmer.

NORFOLK. Va, Oct 25.--Counting the
minutes which seemed few between them
and death, five men adrift on a bit OF
wreckage of the Florida coast saw one Of
their companions whose surerings had
driven him mad, throw himself into the sea
to death. and not long afterward a eshlp
which was coming saved their lives.
The five survivors Of one Of the greatest
tragedies which has ever occurred on this
coast were landed here today by the Brit
ish steamer HeatherpOO which arrived to-
day for coal. The survivors are Frank
Revely foreman of Mariana. Fla; Gus
johnson Of Brooklyn. n. Y; Ben Clarke
OF somerville. Mass; Abner he'll of Kissi-
Nee. Fla, and John Campbell OF Florida.
They. with about li5 others, were con.
structing a concrete viaduet for the Florida
Fact Coast railway through the Florida
keys and were aboard housboat No. T.
which lay anchored on the coast The
I great hurricane struck the houseboat about
O'Clock on the morning OF October ].
and dashed It to pieces. Six men lashet
together two timbers. one l0I20 inches and
the other probably l4x14 and both twentS
! feet long They lived on this raft unit
rescued October 10. The men are beinl
cared for at the Norfolk City mission