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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
FORCED TO FIGHT
NOT ONE BUT 15O
Ignoring Bank Clerk Hungarian Sport
ing Man Aroused Whole
Frate Tnity.

Vienna. June 9.-Richard Zombory.
a well known Hungarian sportsman re-
siding at Budapest. has placed HIM
self in the position of having to fight
ISL duels as result of refusing TO ac-
cept a challenge from a bank clerk
whom he insulted.
On receipt of the challenge from the
latter. ZombOTy sent back word that
the clerks social position precluded
giving him the usual satisfaction.
Thereupon $50 officials of banks cham
pioned the cause of their offended col
league and promptly challenged Zom-
bory.
Six hundred four seconds held a
meeting last night and arranged for
duels TO be fought with pistols. The
meetings will take place on Sunday
night. one after another, until satisfac-
tion is secured. one bullet being eX-
changed in each duel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
SECRETSESSlONS OF SUPREME COURT
ATSPRINGFIELD AROUSE SPECULATION

what reason is not known nor can it
be learned The court would leave the
impression that the work has to do
with large will case from southern
Illinois, but the public will not hear to
this explanation.
story of Charges.
The story has 1t that on Wednesday
of this week formal charges were plac-
ed before the court by prominent at
torney. and that the same caused Just
ice Magruder to grow indignant and
demand an instant investigation. The
necessary orders had to be made in an
open court, and the body wishing TO
keep the matter secret until the facts
were known decided to hold a night
session, as there is seldom any one in
the courtroom after O'Clock in the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09

Springfield, ILL.,. June 9.-The su-
preme court was again in secret ses-
sion yesterday, presumably handling
the same case that was taken up be-
hind closed doors Thursday night. The
mystery, instead of nearing solution
has deepened with the passing of the
last "a hours. Not one word could be
drawn from any of the members of
the court.
States Attorney R. S. Reugh of Clay
county was one of three men called
before the body. but any suspicion that
might have arisen from this incident
vanished when the court stated defin-
itely that no reflection had been cast
upon his integrity.
Telegram have been sent to several
men in the same part of the state call
ing them into the conference, but for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Former Senator Jones of
Arkansas Predicts
Nomination.
WOULDBE ELECTED,T TOO
Not DESTROYS of Making Race,
But Would Scarcely
Refuse.

Washington. June 9.-Former Sena
tor James K. Jones of Arkansas, two
times chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee and one of the closest
friends of William j. Bryan, called on
the president today. Afterward he de
clared for Bryan's nomination by the
democracy for the presidency.
Il believe Bryan is the logical can
didate for the democratic party, and
my judgment is he will be the nominee
and will make the race under the demo
cratic standard for a third time. If
he makes the race, think he will be
elected.
Does Not Desire IL.
81 am inclined to doubt whether Bry-
an wants the nomination. Two races
for the presidency ought TO satisfy any
man. but if the convention should NOM
mate him. | do not think he would re-
fuse to run. | believe he would stand
for any other candidate who espOuseS
the same principles he espouses."
Villas for Bryan.
Milwaukee, June 9.-The Journal to-
day prints an interview with former
Senator William F. Villas endorsing
Bryan for the nomination for presi-
dent at the next democratic conven-
ton. Villas was one of the foremost
supporters of the Palmer-Buckner tick
ct in 1896
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
EPITOME OF DOINGS IN
CONGRESS- YESTERDAY

Washington, ID. c., June 9.--Follow-
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress.
SENATE-The senate listened to two
set speeches, one by Mr.. Morgan in sup
port of his resolution providing for an
investigation by senate committee OF
the affairs of the Isle of Pines. and the
other by Mr.. Hopkins in opposition to
the sea level Panama canal bill. Meth
er measure was acted upon. Some time
was spent in considering the District OF
Columbia appropriation bill before ad-
journment was taken until today.
HOUSE-In an hour spent on pension
legislation in the house, S57 bills We're
passed. During the remainder OF the
session considerable progress was made
on the sundry civil bill. Under the lead
of Mr.. Keifer of Ohio the house refus ed
to authorize the transportation of Ver
coins and other mQuey by register ed
mail, insisting that fhe business Shot Id
be handled by the express compani .s.
as at present The conference report
on the bill to prohibit aliens from fish
ing in the waters of Alaska was agreed
to-. also the senate amendment TO tie
bill forbidding the importation, expor-
tation or carriage In interstate CONT
merce of falsely or spuriously stampe q
articles of gold silver or their Z
Toys. These measures now go to the pres :
ident for approval Adjournment until
today was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
SOUTHWEST MINES
REOPEN IN A WEEK
Settlement Reached Through the Ef-
forts of Preside Mitchell
Approved.

Kansas CITY. June 9.-The settlement
of the southwestern coal strike. agreed
upon by subcommittee of the miners
and operators, assisted by John Mitch
ell. was ratified by the full conference.
Orders to clean up the mines have been
issued. and work will be resumed June
is. The settlement involves 1000 men.
The 1903 scale is 10 prevail for two
years.
Columbus. Ohio. June 9.-Adjutant
General Hughes last night issued an
order relieving the Sth regiment from
further duty AT the mines in Jefferson
county. being convinced that the pres
ence of the militia is not now neces-
sary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
THREE WOMEN SUING GALESBURG MAN
FOR BIG SUMS FOR BREACH PROMISE

The claim of Miss Been is that he had
been paying her attentions with the
understanding he was to marry her At
the same time he was showering at
tentions on the other two women. it is
claimed. The storm broke last week
when Nine Grice and Miss Been COM
pared notes and presents and found he
had been making the same declarations
to both
FlOurishes Revolver.
Sunday night, when Denny went to
the Grice home, stormy scene ensued.
She flashed revolver. but Denny es-
capped. carrying part of her torn
sleeve. Former Congressman Seerley
of Burlington tried TO placate the wo-
men but failed. Denny is large land
Owner and is reputed wealthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09

Galesburg. ILL.,, June 9.-Robert J.
Denny of Galesburg has been made de-
fendant in two damage suits by three
angry women, who claim he trifled
with their affections
The first suit was filed in the circuit
court of Des Moines county. Iowa,
Thursday. by May Been of this city,
who demanded $4,000 damages for
breach of promise. The second suit
for similar cause was begun in the
same court for $25, 900 by Mime. Eta
Grice of Galesburg A third woman.
whose name the attorneys withhold,
is said to be contemplating a suit.
Three on String.
Miss Been has been housekeeper for
Denny during the six or seven years
he has lived here. He is a widower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
GOREMYKIN NOT
OUT BUT NEAR 1T
Official Denial of Report Russian Pre-
mier Had Resigned-Changes
Near.

st. Petersburg, June 9.-The Asso-
ciated Press is authorized to deny the
report that the resignation of the Go
remykin cabinet has already been sub
mitted to the emperor 1t is beyond
question that important developments
in the political situation are pending
which may make life of the present
ministry a matter of few days.
st. Petersburg, June 9.-The Bourse
Gazette today prints a statement that
the Goremykin ministry resigned yes
terday evening. There is no confirma-
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
ALMOST LYNCHED
THE WRONG NEGRO
Wild Man With Circus Admits Com
mitting Crime Another Was
Blamed For.

Lemars. Iowa, June 9.-Ebenezer
Davis. the wild man with Campbell
Brothers circus. confessed today he
ravished Josephine Willmes for which
crime another negro barely escaped
lynching Thursday night. Miss Will
mes today positively identified Davis
as the man who assaulted her She
previously identified another negro as
her assailant and he narrowly escaped
lynching at the hands of the mob. but
was rescued by the sheriff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Blames Federation
KILLS MAN BEFORE FAMILY
Policeman of Spring Valley, ILL.,, Beats
Resident to Death

Spring Valley. H.. June 9.-Domin-
ick Rochetti, an Italian policeman of
Steatonville. killed Frank Delatre, the
father of eight children, in sight of the
little ones. who were playing about
Delatre had some difficulty with the
officer and went into the house for his
shotgun. Rochetti took the weapon
away from Delatre and pounded the
mans head into pulp. He was ar
rested Rochettf the night before
knocked mans eye out and broke an
others arm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
NAMES A SENATOR
Governor Warfield Appoints Will
liam p. Whyte Gorman's
Successor.
FORMERLY HELD THE OFFICE
Defeated for Reelection by Man Whose
Place He Takes-ls 81 Years
of Age.

Baltimore, June 9.-GoveTnor War
field has appointed William Pinkney
Whyte, the noted lawyer and former
governor and United States senator, 10
fill the vacancy caused by the death oil
United States Senator German. Mr.
Whyte will serve until the next legis'
lature meets in January, 1908, when il
will not only elect a successor TO Cor
man but also d senator TO fill out his
uneXpired term until March. 1909, when
the new senator's term begins. AT the
state election next year a successor TO
Governor Warfield will be elected.
Should he decide not to be a candidate
for reelection and should he have a fol
lowing in the new Legislature he may
be able TO secure his own election as
senator to fill out the one year remain
ing of the German term.
Once Defeated by German.
Mr. Whyte is 50 years old. German.
over quarter of century ago, knock
ed him ont of a reelection as United
States senator and took his place.
Whyte has been mayor of Baltimore,
governor and attorney general of Mary
land. He has been antagonistic TO the
regular organization for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Packers Unwilling to Buy
Cattle Because OF
Uncertainty.
MORE HASTE IS URGED
One Congressman Holds Beef
Men Are Responsible for
the Agitation.

Washington. June 9.-The beef in
mittee on agriculture was begun today
by listening to Representative Garner
of Texas, who made plea for speedy
action.
Since this matter came up, he
said, people who have contracted to
take our Texas streets have become
alarmed and say they do not know
whether or not they are going to take
our cattle as the result of fear and the
state Of uncertainty. Every day this
thing is continued the stockman is los
ing money"
Holds Packers Responsible.
rs not the packer responsible for
this condition." asked Haugan of Iowa,
and continuing. he said: Il believe he
is. Last week in my Office | saw
number of kilograms from stock yards
banks TO banks in my section of the
country asking them to telegraph i'm
mediately all their members of con-
gress. l believe they are responsible
for the agitation
Davis of Minnesota, read telegram
change and the live stock board, vOic-
ing unalterable opposition to having
the expense placed on the packers be-
cause it would inevitably come out of
the stock raisers. Mr.. Wilson repre-
sented the packers. and cOrrobOrated
this conclusion.
Wants More Facts
Washington, June 9.-Representative
Fulkerson of Missouri has introduced n
resolution calling on the president and
secretary of agriculture TO Immediately
make public any and all information
they secure from the great army of
meat inspectors employed by the gov
ernment," "or from any source that
will tend to credit or discredlt the
product of any plant where meat prod
ucts are prepared" The resolution
calls upon the secretary OF agriculture
TO Immediately give TO the public his
opinion of the sanitary condition of
the plants and the healthfulness of the
products.
Chicago Stirred.
Chicago, June 9-The Illinois Man
ufacturers and Chicago Commercial as
sociations at separate meetings last
night denounced the Neill-Reynolds re-
port on the sanitary conditions at the
stock yards as highly colored, and
scored President Roosevelt for sending
it to congress- These two associations
contitute the commercial and business
voices of Chicago.
Both associations decided to make =
thorough investigation of the stock
yards. with the aid of the most en-
inent experts obtainable. The purpose
is TO transmit their findings to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, in addition TO publish
ing them for the benefit of meat buy
ers in all parts of the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
HIT AT new CRAFT
Government Land Office on Trail
of Employees Who Have
invested.
SPECIAL AGENTS EMPLOYED
This Course Indicated BY Action in
Case of a Clerk at Spring
field, Mo.

Springfield, Mo-, June 9.-Edward C.
Baumann. clerk in the United States
land Office here, was dismissed today on
orders from Washington signed by Gen.
eral Land Commissioner Richards. At
fidavits submitted TO the bureau show
ed in two cases where Baumann had
bought and entered land, taking the
deed in the name of his wife
Violation of Law.
1t is a violation of the law for land
officials to deal in government land.
1t is thought irregularities of this kind
have been extensive and a special
agent is making an investigation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Murder OF Mrs. Alice
kinnan ArOuses
New York.
TWO MEN ARE WANTED
Called to Door and Struck Fa-
tai Blow With Piece of
Gas Pipe.

New York. June 9.-The identity of
the murderer or motive which prompt
ed the killing of Mrs. Alice Kinnan,
last night. was still a mystery to the
police today. but the theory that the
murder might have been the result OF
jealousy is advanced.
Lived With Aged Mothev.
Mrs. Kinnan lived with her mother.
Mrs. Louise Stanton. aged So. in an
old decaying mansion surrounded by
lawns and shrubbery at Washington
avenue and One Hundred Eighty-ninth
street. At 9 last night she was called
10 the door by an unknown person.
who without a word struck her a fatal
blow on the head. The murderer dis
appeared but left piece of gas pipe
with which the murder was done. The
victims mother is so aged and so
shocked by the crime as 10 be of little
service in locating the murderer
Husband WINS Missing.
The police today are trying to find a
man who is said to have been a fire.
quent caller on Mrs. Kinnan during the
last two months. The mystery in which
the case is hidden is deepened by the
fact that the whereabouts of Mrs. Kin
mans husband is unknown. After try
ing in vain for two years to find him
and bring suit for divorce against him,
Mrs. Kinnan believed him to be dead
until three weeks ago when he was re-
ported 10 be in Brooklyn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
SHOT RIVAL; is EXONERATED
Woman Free After Public Killing at
Berea College.

Richmond. Ky. June 9.-Mrs. Nan
ME Nuckols. who killed Mrs. Viana
Black in the presence of 10000 per
sons on Berea college campus Wednes-
day. had her examining trial before
Judge \. b. Turpin yesterday and was
acquitted of the charge of murder. The
courtroom was crowded. many women
being spectators. The evidence was of
a character to show that Mrs. Black
had interfered with the domestic hap
piness of the accused woman and had
gone so far as to threaten her life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Three Men Drown.

st. Paul. Mimi. June 9.-Dennis Nc
Quinn and o. J. Nordby. saloonkeep-
ers, and John Saga. bellboy at the
Aberdeen hotel, were drowned while
fishing in Bass lake yesterday The
men. with George Brooks. were in a
boat 100 feet from shore, when a strong
wind lifted the hat from the head OF
one of the men and he jumped up sud
denly in an attempt to catch IL. upset
ing the boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
MANY SCHOOLS AT MEET
Ten States Represented in Contests on
Marshall Field.

Chicago, June 9.-The annual inter
scholastic meet of Chicago university
is being held on Marshall Field today
Seventy-three schools of New Jersey,
Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa,
Wisconsin. Missouri, Indiana, and Min
nesota. With a total of 234 entries are
represented in the events
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
SHE DID NOT SWALLOW GEM
Mae Thomas of Omaha Upsets Law
yer's Plea in Diamond Suit.

Omaha. June 9.-Mae Thomas yes
terday nulIfied the argument of her
lawyer that the diamond she is charged
with stealing may have slipped down
her throat unintentiOnally because her
throat was sore from mumps. by testi-
flying that she could not have swallow
ed the gem at that time because of her
affiiction. She finally made a positive
statement that she did not swallow the
jewel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
EX-SENATOR MASON IN PERIL
Launch Eleanor Caught in SqualI Near
Peoria and Nearly Sinks.

Peoria H.. June 9.-Former Senator
William E. Mason and party of
friends had a narrow escape from
drowning yesterday afternoon when
they were caught in fierce squall in
the motor boat Eleanor on the Illinois
river. The boat keeled over, half filled
with water and was prevented from
capsizing only by the heroic efforts of
the young son of Mr.. Mason. Several
women in the party became hysterical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
SWEDEN NOT REPRESENTED
Have No Delegates at Coronation Of
NorWay's King.

Christiania, June 9-Sweden will not
be represented at the coronation OF
King Haakon VIII. June 22 The Swed-
ish government desires that it be un-
derstood that this decision is not the
result of i'll will or as a breach OF
friendly intercourse. but is dictated
out of regard for King Oscars personal
feelings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Miss Sutton loses championship.

Liverpool. June 9.-In the final
round of the womens' singles, Miss
beat Miss May Sutton of Cali
fornia. IS; GO. This robs the
of the northern counties la
dies tennis championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
UBERO PROMOTER
DECLARED GUILTY
Ferdinand e. Borees Indicted in Com
pany with Former Congress
man Owen.

Boston, July 9.-GuiIty was the jury's
verdict today in the case of Ferdinand
E. Borges, who was indicted in COM
pany with former Congressman Will
liam d. Owen of Indiana, charged with
larceny and conspiracy in connection
with the promoting of the Ubero Plan
tation company. Owen has not been
arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
BLACKBURN CHOSEN
IN GORMAN'S PLACE.
Kentucky Senator Becomes Chairman
of Democratic Confer
ence.

Washington. June AT a meeting
of democratic senators today. Black
burn of Kentucky. was elected chair
man of the democratic conference to
succeed German. Resolutions eulogist-
ic of German as an associate and
leader and expressing profound sor-
row for his loss were unanimously
adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Mrs. Madden Gets Divorce.

Cincinnati, June 9.-Mrs. John f.
Madden was today granted an absolute
divorce from her husband, the horse
man, on the ground of gross neglect,
with $3.50 a month alimony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
BLOW IN THE NORTH.
Michigan and Ontario Feel Force
Of a Severe
Wind.
COVERS A LARGE AREA
Much Destruction of Property and
Some Loss of Life Are Re-
ported.

Detroit. June 9.-Western Ontario
and southwestern Michigan were swept
by terrific wind and rain storm yes
terday afternoon. At Chatham, Ont.
houses were unroofed, trees blown
down. wires prostrated and the streets
filled with debris, but no loss of life
resulted and no one was seriously hurt.
Considerable property damage is re-
ported from small towns and farms be-
tween here and Chatham Unconfirm-
ed reports of loss of life on the river
are current. According to one of these
eight persons perished near VOLTS, a
resort on the Canadian shore above the
head of Belle Isle. Another is that a
child was picked up by the wind and
swept off the Belle Isle bridge.
In Ontario.
Chatham, Ontario, June 9.-Thou-
sands of dollars worth of damage was
done by a terrific wind and rain storm
which swept this city yesterday after
noon. Houses and buildings all over
the city were twisted out of plumb,
chimneys torn down and streets block
AIDED with felled trees and other de-
bris. So far as known no one was
seriously injured.
Tornado In Illinois.
Bloomington. ILL.,. June "a terrific
tornado struck Graymont. north of
here. yesterday, leaving in its wake n
long list of small buildings destroyed.
The fine homestead of w. A Tuttle
was completely demolished, the loss
reaching $4,000. Mr.. and Mrs. Tuttle
and four children, who were in the
structure, escaped. sustaining only
minor injuries. The barn was lifted
bodily and carried some distance. leav-
ing the horses standing in the stalls un-
injured. The force of the wind drove
boards from the house into the timbers
of a corn crib.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Women Approve Roosevelt.

st. Paul. June 9-The executive
council of the General Federation of
Women's club has adopted a resolu-
tion commenting President Roosevelt
for his efforts in securing investigation
of Chicago packing houses and urging
congress to pass stringent remedial
legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
JURORS ACCEPTED
Attorneys in Mckinney Cruelty
Case Agree on Three at
Peoria.
SHOW DOWN ON THE STATUTE
Make States Attorney Elect Under
Which One He is Prosecuting
Two Hours on Books.

In the trial of Mrs. Mckinney, charg-
ed with cruelty TO Stella Grady. at Pc
oria, the chief question put to the ven
iremen by Attorney Quinn for the de-
this case there arises any reasonable
doubt as TO the sanity of Mrs McKin-
ney. would you acquit herr" The sec
ond point laid before the jury is the
question of legal control of the child.
Under the law it will be necessary to
prove that Mrs. Mckinney was the
legal guardian of Stella Grady in order
to make more than assault and battery
OF the charge against her. and the de-
Tense will attempt to show that the
girl had never been legally surrendered
by her mother in Chicago
Three jurors We're accepted yester-
day.
Defense Opens Fight.
The defense opened the fight yester-
day with a legal battle which lasted
two hours and proved first victory for
Mrs. Mckinney. AT the very outset
Frank Quinn demanded that the state
declare under what section of the law
the prosecution is to be conducted.
There is a law, passed in 1874. fixing n
punishment of a $500 fine or five years
in the penitentiary. or both, for such
an offense. 4 second law was passed
in 1895 for similar offenses with the
penalty at only a 5000 fine. The de
fense attempted to convince Judge
Green that the law of 1895 repealed
the law of 1874, and it was believed by
many that if the court had sustained
this position Mrs. Mckinney would
have entered a plea of guilty and paid
the fine. The court held the law of
1874 in force. and Mr. Graham elected
to prosecute under it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
INDICATIONS OF FOUL PLAY

Chicago Man Who Disappeared Found
in Ship Canal.
Benton Harbor, Mich, June 8 The
body of Henry Kuhlman of Chicago
who disappeared from his summer
home at Glenlord five days ago. was
found in the ship canal. From the
condition of the body it is believed he
was killed before the body was thrown
into the water. The are a number of
bruises about his head and breast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-09
Old Army Officer Dead.

Pasadena, Cal. June 9.-Brigadier
General Charles H. Alden. U. S. A, re-
tired. is dead at his home here, aged 20.