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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
HEIRESS TO MILLIONS
PINES FOR HER LOVER
AdoIph Kaufman of New York Con
sents to Match to Save
Daughters Life.

New York, Oct Silt has been
learned that Albrecht Becker, former
officer of the German army and a suit
or for the hand OF a beautiful Am
erican heress to millions, whose faith
er drove him away. has been located
as a timekeeper for a railway in Flor
ida. at sixty dollars a month. after
his fiancee had sought the world over
for him for six years.
The girl is a daughter of Adolph
Kaufman Kaufman thought Becker
a mere fortune hunter and forced him
to leave. The daughter pfned and re-
Gently the father decided that the only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
OPENS PHONE WAR
Independent interests Leas G
Franchise Of Tunnel Com
pany at Chicago
TO GIVE AUTOMATIC SERVICE
Between $ts,ooo,ooo a nd $2O,OOo,oO0
to Be Expended at once on
New System.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-Offcial notice that
the independent telephone franchise of
the Illinois Tunnel company, thereby
securing entrance into Chicago has
been given to the city by attorneys
of the Independent interests. This Of
fetal notification marks the beginning
Of telephone warfare between the Chi
cago Telephone company and the new
Independent company, which has been
threatened so long.
start Automatic Service.
1t was announced the new company
is financially prepared TO at once be
gin development Of an automatic ser
vice, extending it to all sections of
the city and that 100000 subscribers
viii be served as rapidly as instru-
ments and extensions can be installed
and constructed. 1t is the intention
of the independents to invest between
$1S.000O0G and $2O,0OO0O0 in develop
ing an automatic plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
BIRTH OF PLANKlNTON HEIR COSTS
A milwaukee HOSPITAL MILLIONS

there is great rejoicing at the Plankin-
ton home and among the Plankinton
friends thereat
When John Plankinton died his will
was found to contain provision that
in case no heir was born or was alive
at the time of the death of the tesla
tors son. daughter and grandson. the
Plankinton estate was to go to the
Milwaukee Hospital association. con-
nected with the Milwaukee hospital. 10
which Mr. Plankinton during his life
had been generous contributor If
the present heir lives there is no like
of the estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
ADMINISTRATION NOT IN
HARMONY WITH BURGESS
Wants it Distinctly Understood That
Professor is Talking for Self
Only.

Washington, Oct 3f-Thc dcclara-
tion last Saturday by John w. Burgess,
the first incumbent of the Theodore
Roosevelt professorship of American
history and instruction at the Univer-
sity of Berlin. that the Monroe doe
trine is almost obsolete in the United
States is not thai held by the admins
tration At the White house il is said
Professor Burgess is simply a private
citizen. His observations, il is said,
were simply an expression Of his own
personal views, diametrcally opposite
TO those held by the administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31

Milwaukee, Oct. S1.-A tiny waif, a
wee bit of humanity, who made his
advent in Milwaukee yesterday, meant
the disappearance of millions to the
Milwaukee Hospital association. If
this little stranger had not arrived the
hospital in due time would have re-
ceived an estate valued between s3.-
100000 and s4,000.000 Now this
wealth will remain in the Plankinton
family.
The youngster who so dashed the
hopes of the association is a healthy
and promising boy to whom Mrs
Woods Plankinton gave birth, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
OFFICERS BLAMED
Atlanta Grand Jury Censures Or
GERS i'm Connection With
Riots.
CAME TO SENSES TOO LATE
Would Reoreanize County Force -
Capital Punishment for Assail-
ants of Women.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 31.-The grand jury
in it's report declares that had the city
police force opposed determined
front TO the mob at the incipiency OF
the rI6tSeaf Sept 22=rff serious trouble
could have been aYerted." It asserts
that after the r41 was under full head
way, individual IaeTpbers OF the police
force. with some exceptions, acted witt
courage and with a Consciousness OF
the seriousness of the situation. but
that there was too little disposition tC
resort to stringent measures.
Would Reform Police.
The jury urged the establishment OF
an efficient county police department
and advised capital punishment for
criminal assault
1t declared also that the better whites
and blacks urgently demand the prompt
enforcement of the law, and that the
time has arrived when cooperation be-
tween the best elements of both races
can be brought to bear.
a special term of court has eben or
dered to begin today for the trial of
the 40 negroes charged with the mur-
der of Policeman James Heard during
the riots. The trials may extend over
several weeks.
Leader Declared Guilty.
The jury in the case against George
w. Blackstock, charged with assault
with intent to murder negro woman,
returned verdict of guilty. Sentence
was deferred. Blackstock was declared
TO be the leader of the mob of Sept. %,
when several innocent negroes were
killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
DENEEN ATTACKS BRYAN
AND Is CALLED "A LIAR
Peter Doyle of Elgin, Takes Issue With
Governor and Draws Sharp
Retort.

EIgin, ILL.,, Oct. 31.-"You're a liar, -
shouted Peter Doyle of Elgin to Gov
ernor Deneen. as the latter was MAX
ing an attack upon Bryan's govern
ment ownership views at republican
campaign meeting here last night.
The governor stopped his speech alb
ruptly. and. turning toward the ardent
Bryanite. called ont:
Say. stranger, they need you at the
insane asylum.
Doyle was heard from no more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
WORST PRAIRIE FIRE
IN MANY YEARS
Large Area Burned Over in North Ds-
kota and Much Properly
Destroyed.

Dickinson, n D., Oct. 81 Reports
coming in about the prairie fire which
swept the country south of here Sun
day. today show it was the worst fire
of the kind,in Il years. The fire start
ed north of Saltwater and swept south
east, burning q path seven miles wide.
Ranch buildings, hay. horses, sheep,
cattle. hogs, and machinery were de-
strOyed and some employees badly burn
ed. There were no fatalities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
RESTORE LIFE TO MAN WHOSE HEART
ACTION AND BREATHING HAD CEASED

New York. Oct 31-The breath hav-
ing left his body. and the heart pulse
less. Harry Beebe of South Millyille.
n. J.. was revived by three physicians
Monday ana yesterday was able to te.-
how It feels TO be on the verge of
death
Beebe was stricken with heart fail
ure, and when the doctors arrived. life
seemed to be extinct One of the ply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Countess de CasteIIane
Brought Divorce
Proceedings.
TRIAL Is ON AT PARIS
Counsel in Arguments Gives
Pitiful Story of Wreck of
Married Life.

Paris. Oct. 31.-The Castellsne di-
vorce case was heard this afternoon
before NJ. Henry Detti. Neither the
count nor the countess was present.
Maitre Cruppi, for the countess, plead
ed for a divorce upon the documentary
evidence submitted.
To Protect Household.
In an extended review counsel declar-
cd the countess at the beginning of the
suit was not acting under influence,
but solely for the purpose of ending
forever the peril of moral desolation of
riage contract, by which a regime of
separation properly was established
from the very beginning, and stated
the domestic difficulties are over the
question of money. Ill treatment soon
followed, the count even striking the
plaintiff before servants.
Mentioned No Names.
When he reached the question of in
fidelity charged against the count,
Cruppi did not mention names. or even
initials, designating the correspondents
as Madame A. Madame b." and
so on.
Cruppi asked that the countess be
given the custody of the three children.
Counsel spoke for an hour and half
and had not finished when the court
took a recess.
Was PitifuI story.
The cOunsel's presentation of the
case of the plaintiff constitutes COM
plete and pitiful story of the wreck of
her married life, due primarily to the
counts inordinate extravaganza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
WIND UP in SNOW
New York GubernatoriaI Candi-
dates Closing Their Speak
ing Tours
UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Hearst Expects to End With Three
Speeches at Buffalo at
Night.

Rochester. n. Y, Oct. 31.-The last
day of William Randolph Hearst's final
upstate campaign trip welcomed him
with a driving snowstorm as generally
very unfavorable weather conditions
for a political candidate with a worn
out voice Hearst left here at Z O'Clock
with the understanding he would speak
at meetings this afternoon at Medina,
Lockport. Niagara Falls and Batavia.
The upstate campaign, so far as
Hearst's personal participation is con-
cerned. is expected to end tonight with
three meetings in Buffalo
Hughes on Home stretch.
Oswego, n. Y. Oct. 31.-The last up
state tour of Charles E. Hughes prior
to election is drawing to a close. Be
ginning today Hughes will gradually
work his way TO the east and south,
reaching New York Friday night, when
he will address several meetings in
Long Island city and Brooklyn. The
candidate and his party left here early
today with Syracuse as the objective
point for tOnight's meeting At Fulton
wi Iih5AAOS maui a blAIl etuNiC CSo- az
Auburn there will be an afternoon
meeting.
Rewards for Fraud Evidence.
New York. Oct. 31.-Rewards total
ling $4,000 are offered by William r.
Hearst for evidence of election frauds
Tuesday night. The rewards were an
nodnced today by the state democratic
committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Money of Depositors Stolen.

Washington, Oct 31.-Controller of
the Currency Ridgely, in a statement
regarding the failed Aetna Banking &
Trust company of this city and Butte,
Mont, says the money OF the depos-
itors had been stolen. He says the de
posits. including those represented By
certificates. exceed $3.50, 900, and other
liabilities indicate that the total viii
be nearly 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
LAST DAY is BUSY
National w. c. T. u. Rushing
Business of Meeting to
Conclusion.
FINAL REPORTS ARE READ
Addresses from Several States and
Awarding of Banners Come
in Evening.

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 31.-The an
nual convention of the w. G. II. u. in
this city today entered on its last day
The program called for one OF the bus
lest days of the entire meeting. Pray
er meeting and department conference
as usual preceded the general session,
in which some routine business was dis
posed OF.
Reports Near End.
This afternoon the reading of re-
ncrts of standing committees and the
final report of the executive committee
will end up the regular business of the
convention. Tonight a short address
by the presidents of the various state
delegations will be heard and the prize
membership banners be presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Reports Near End.
MARKS THE BATTLEFIELD
Monument Erected at White Plains by
Citizens of VILLAGE

White Plains, y. Y, Oct 31.-Amid
the waving of flags and cheers from
5000 people a monument cOmmemora
ting the battle of White Plains on its
18th anniversary was dedicated here
yesterday. The village park associa-
tion erected the monument on the spot
that marks the breastworks of General
Washington. The stone villa is gran
ite and the tablet bronze.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Was PitifuI story.
!. ELLEN FOSTER NAMED
Will Investigate Condition of Women
and Children Workers.

Washington, Oct. 31.-By direction
of President Roosevelt Mrs, J. Ellen
Foster has been detailed from the de
partment of justice to investigate the
condition of women and children work
ers throughout the country. Legisla-
ton on this subject is pending before
congress. Mrs. Foster went to the
Philippines with the Taft party. and
represented the United States govern
ment at the international Red Cross
conference in st. Petersburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31

sicians noticed a. slight twitch of one
of the muscles of the mans face, and
they at once resorted to hypodermic
medication.
Artificial respiration was produced
and slowly but surely the man return
ed TO life and is now on fair road TO
recovery. Medical men regard the re-
suit of their efforts as almost miracu-
lous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
LEOPOLD Is NOW IN
CUSTODY AT BOONE
Iowa City Authorities Feel Sure They
Have the Man Wanted at
Chicago.

Boone, Iowa, Oct. 31.-A man an
swering the description of Leonard
Leopold. wanted at Chicago on the
charge of completely in the murder of
Margaret Leslie, the actress, is in GUS
tody here awaiting Identification by
Chicago authorities. He gives his
name as Charles Williams. and from
his appearance is probably addicted to
the use of drugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
STOP ANARCHISTS
New York Police Arrest Emma
Goldman and Nine Others
Holding Meeting.
WERE PRAISING CzOLGOSZ
Speaker Declared American People Are
"Worse BIuffed' Than Those
of Russia.

New York, Oct. 31.-Emma Goldman
ana nine other persons were arrested
at an anarchistic meeting last night
The police pushed their way through
the crowd toward the speakers stand
and aFEested julius Edelson, who was
speaking. AS they did so there were
shouts of Down with the police, kill
the Police; they are worse than Rus
sian4police." Other arrests followed
Quickly. EdelsOn was charged with in
citing to riot and the others with dis
orderly conduct.
Quote Part of Speech.
According to the police, Edelson in
his speech declared among other
things:
mo matter how much Czolgosz has
been damned for his good work we
know he was a great man. He was
true hero. American laws are all
made for bluffing. The people Of Amer
ica are worse bluffed than those of
Russia"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
RO0sEvElTS ON AN OUTING
CO to Pine Knot, We, Where President
Will Hunt

Washington, Oct 31.-Prcsidcnt ana
Mrs. Roosevelt left Washington today
over the Southern railroad for an out
ing at Pine Knot Mrs. Roosevclt'5
country home in Virginia. They return
Sundav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Closes Moscow University.

Moscow. Oct. 31.-The University Of
Moscow was closed today by order Of
the rector until Nov. Il. in consequence
of violations of the rule against open
political meetings being held in the
university buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
ARE 334 NAMES ON
CHICAGO BALLOTS

Shicago, Oct. 31.-Sampies of the bal
lot to be used in the city election next
Tuesday were given out today The
ballot measures 20 by 26 inelses-, and
bears the names of 334 candidates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
TRUSTS ARE LIKE 0vERFED
HOGS, SAYS B0NAPART

Charles w Fairbanks today began Il
four days speaking tour of Indiana on
a special train. during which all parts
of the state will be visited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
Asked Aid of Congress.

Fairbanks in Indiana.
Indianapolis Oct. 31.-Vice President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31
stop working ON Railway.

Ranchmen living near Ashland ar
riving here today say the report that
all the Cheyennc's warriors are az
work on the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railroad construction IS mis-
take. Ranchmen say the tribe would
muster COO armed and mounted war
ri0rS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-31

Unless the Utes are headed off by
the troops coming overland from Fort
Keogh they may join the Cheyennes
Friday night Fort Keogh troops are
expected at Ashland tonight Two adj
ditional companies Of Fort Mackenzie
infantry will be started from here to-
morrow IN effort is being made 20
mount them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23

seem to be of the opinion that if the Americans gain control of Cuba. the present race equality will become a thing of the past.
 Some of the Liberal leaders declare that the rebels would lay down their arms if the government would resign. The men in the field generally aver that they would just as scon fight Americans as the Palma government.
 During the afternoon members or the veterans peace committee visited Secretary Taft and carried from him a request that General Menocal re- main in Havana until a settlement had been reached.
 jeans living in the Isle of Pines re- ported that Mayor Sanchez. who is in charge of the Isle of Pines. had re- signed and stated that the island was without a local government. They asked Secretary Taft to demand the appointment of some officer to take charge there and the secretary prom ised to consider the matter. Ameri- can planters at Bahai have requested of Minister Morgan that a warship be sent there and the minister intimated that this would be done next week
 Notwithstanding Secretary Tafts re- quest of Friday. Acostas revoiution- ary outposts were today less than mile from Marianao. This served to increase the general excitement in the village during the afternoon and eveu- ing. All is reported quiet through out the island. The rebels generally are strongly disposed to resume the warfare if the negotiations tn or if their leaders believe they arc unfairly treated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23
HARRIMAN's BIG PLANS.
Magnitude of His Program Just Mad Public.


 Public.
 San Francisco Sept. 22.--The Chron- icle says:
 Although 1t has been apparent for some time that Hartman was seeking 6 to control the Pacific, and the Southern Pacific have announced the plans for the new coast line from Portland to San Francisco by the way of Eureka, the magnitude of the plans Of Harri- man have just been made public.
 When all has been completed he will have q railroad extending from the border line of eCanada to the heart of Mexico It Is announced that he has succeeded in securing terminal rights in the cities of Seattle and Tacoma.
 The road from Portland to Seattle is now being built and will be completed in a year. This part of the line will compete with the Hill lines running from Portland to Seattle.
 From Portland south along the coast the plans for a road have been in prep aration by the officials of the Southern Pacific for some time The line from San Francisco to Los Angeles is now in operation and will form another link in the long chain.
 From Los Angeles south the Sunset Route will be used to Yuma where the trains will turn along the shore of the Gulf of California to Guayamas te GuadalaJara, which road is now build ing. and orders have been received to rush construction as much as possible From Guadalajara the next step will bs to the City of Mexico and Hartman will have a line down the entire length of the Pacific coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23
READING or LETTER.
Document Sent to Pope VIII He Made
 Public Today.

Public Today.
 Paris, Sept. 22-The letter to the Catholics of Frarce wEich was adopted by the recent Council of Bishops. and after having been signed by all the prelates, was sent to Rome for the ap- proval of the Vaeican, will be read to- morrow in all pulpits in France. It Is this action that has again brought the question of the separation of church and State to the fore. Cardinal Lecot, Archbishop of Bordeaux. virtual leader of the church party, when questioned as to the attitude the episcopacy would take after the reading of the letter said 1t would be one of waiting. The priests would not leave churches UT Ill they were requested by the authorities to do so, after which mass would be said in places which already were be- ing arranged and seminaries likewise will be transferre dto other buildings
 T personally will leave the place for a house rented by me" said Cardinal Lecot. We have appealed to the gen erosity of the faithful and have gath cred together a large amount of money which I will distribute to the neediest of the priests, and we will live as best we can. We will be careful to observe all laws except that of separation pr Church and State. That we cannot ac- cept, 1t tramples upon the dignity or the Pope and the Bishops, not only ot France, but of the whole world. The Pope must look at the question as, a hole. He cannot abdicate his author ity for a moment when the church Is the object of attacks. It Is impossi- hle for Plus x to countenance the act which broke off the relations between Trance and the Vatican and since he rejected 1t. no arrangement of the nat ter Is possible if the Government does not modify its laws"
 The Archbishop of Avignon has de- cided to remove from his palace to the small seminary to which also the stu dents of the largest seminary will be transferred so as to vacate all Govern 1 tnant rrnnertv as som as nossibla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-23
RACE WAR IMMINENT
ATLANTA IS IN TURMOIL OF FIX
 CTTEMENT.
Mayor Woodward Addressed the Mob Hut His Speech Only served to Heighten the Angry
 White Men.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 22.--tSpecial. J. Following five assaults on white wo- men near Atlanta today a mob num- bering between 10000 and 15.000 men gathered on prominent streets tonight and attacked every negro.
 It was necessary to call out the reserves from the police department and immediately afterward general alarm was sent in to the fire depart nient. The companies turned the hose on the Decatur Street mob and fought it ouck. The theatre crowd was drenched. It Is estimated that at least ten negro men have been killed in various parts of the city by the mobs,
 Numerous negroes wore stabbed and
 beaten. The crowd swelled towards midnight and the jail where one negro
 suspected of an assault is confined. is
 threatened with attack. The city is in turmoil of excitement. Mayer Wood
 ward addressed the mob in an effort tc disperse it. but failed. Fire engines crippled several in the rush down streets. Atlanta is in a reign of ter TOT.
 A dozen assaults and attempts on white women have been made within the past three weeks. and this eu minated today in three attacks on wo- rien in different suburbs. The min isters of the city are Joining the lib- erals in call for a mass meeting to take action concerning the outrages. All white men are arming themselves
 ard thousands of pistols are being sold. A race war Is considered imminent by the m ost conservative.
 At midnight riot call was turned .n
 and the 5th Georgia regiment is arra- ing to quell the mob, which Is still growing. Hotels and public places are calling for police protection, but all reserves are on street duty.
 | The county police force was trebled last week. and a movement Is being started to double the city police. Mrs. Frank Arnold, Mrs. Lizzie Chain and Miss Emma Lancaster were three of the five victims of assault today
 Mobs are securing the country in search of the negroes.