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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
DREYFUS CONDEMNATION
is COMPLETELY ANNULLED
ATTACKS JUDGE ON BENCH
Denver Attorney Tries to Snatch Pa,
pers and Is Arrested.

Denver, Col, July 12.-Clay B. Whit
ford. an attorney for the deposed
county officials, was sent to Jail for
contempt by Judge John |. Mullins
after clash in court, which came
near to a personal encounter. Whit
ford made a demand for papers which
the judge was reading He was rep
rimanded. but persisted, and attempt
ed TO snatch them. Judge Mullins held
the attorney at arms length, then call
ed officers. and had him taken to the
county Jail. Whitford was allowed 70
return to court later. His half-hearted
apology was not accepted, but he was
released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
SPIKE SWITCH TO
WRECK PASSENGER
But Freight Meets the Disaster at
Petersburg, Ind, and Two Are
Killed.

Petersburg. Ind. July IA west
bound freight train on the Southern
railway was wrecked today at Jackson
mine siding eight miles west of here.
Two persons were killed. and two in
jured. After the wreck it was discov-
cred both ends OF the switch were
spiked. An east bound passenger
train was delayed and thus escaped be
ing in the wreck. Bloodhounds have
been sent to hunt the wreckers. There
is no clue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
ANNUAL ATTEMPT
TO CAPTURE DIETZ
sin Timber Outlaw at Hay
ward.

Hayward. Wis, July 12-Sheriff Gy-
land of Sawyer county, is to make a
final effort to capture John Dietz of
Cameron Dam, who for years has been
holding up 100000 feet of timber be-
longing to the Chippewa River Log
Boom company. Dietz has defied the
courts to capture him and the sheriff
has responded to this defiance by gath
ering posse and starting out for the
scene of trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Carrie Nation Freed on Bail.

Dallas. Texas, July IL Mrs. Carrie
Nation was brought to Dallas last
night from Cleburne, Texas, where she
was arrested. charged with publishing
obscene literature in her magazine, the
Hatchet. Mrs. Nation was taken be-
fore United States Commissioner May,
who fixed her bond at $4,000. s. r.
Moss and b. NJ Burgher, two of the
wealthiest men of Dallas. furnished
bond and Mrs. Nation was released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
TAGGART DECLINES TO TALK
Questions Right of Attorney General to
Force testimony Under Oath.

French Lick, Ind. July 12.-ThOma5
Taggart president of the French Lick
Springs Hotel company, acting on the
advice of his attorney, refused to be
examined under oath by the auditor
and attorney general of the state. He
took the position that while the law
permitted state officers TO examine the
books of hotel companies, it did not
authorize the forced examination If
officers of corporations under oath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
WILSON SAYS HE'S SATISFIED
Believes Packers Conscientious in Put
ting Plants in Best Condition.

Chicago, July 12.-Secretary Of Ag-
riculture Wilson. having finished work
at Chicago stated he was satisfied the
packers are making every effort 10 put
the plants in sanitary shape, and that
the department will put the revised
regulations into effect Aug. l. Il met
the inspectors in charge of the fed
eral reconstruction from different cit
les OF the country" said the secretary.
They report conditions improving
everywhere" The secretary left for
Omaha to make an inspection of the
packing houses there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
JEWELERS. IN WAR
Decide to Garry Fight to Depart
nent Stores and Cata-
Iogue Houses
IN CONVENTION AT CAPITAL
Say Parcels Post is Calculated to Dis.
rupt Trade-Session Closes in
Evening.

Springfield. H.. July 12-War on de-
partment stores. fake" auctions, cata-
logue houses and factories selling di-
rect TO the trade was declared by the
retail jewelers. of Illinois at a meeting
of the State jewelers. association in
the Leland hotel The organization
also declared its opposition to the par
GELS post bill. which is to be considered
at the next session of congress. The
members assert these institutions are
calculated to disrupt business.
Program Carried Ont.
In his annual address President S.
NJ. Strain of Nokomis reviewed the
work accomplished by the association
and outlined the work to be done. An
address on THE handspring" by E. G.
Duncan, an expert of the American
Waltham Watch company. was follow
ed by a report of the secretary-treas-
urer. Herman c. Watts of Forest, Ill.
A talk on Advertising" by Presi-
dent Strain was a feature of the after
noon program. Papers were read on
The Association. Its Aim" Our Best
Customers, and Mail Order Competi-
ton The Most Vital Part of
Modern Watch. the Escapement," was
the subject of c. T Higganbotham SUI
perintendent of the South Bend Watch
Have Trolley Ride
A trolley ride was enjoyed by the
jewellers at the conclusion of the after
noon program. The business of the
wound up with an eXecu-
tive session in the evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
TURKISH TROOPS
OUTRAGE ARM ENIANS
Nearly Destroy Population of One City
While on Tax Collecting Ex-
peditton.

Tiflis. TransCaucasia. July r.
Alarming news is received here of hor-
rible ravages by Turkish troops across
the border in Turkish Armenia Sol
diers who are collecting the taxes are
said to have indulged in frightful out
RACES. The population of the city of
Van are represented as having been
nearly destroyed by Turkish troops
who pelted down houses. assaulted
Leasts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
ACCUSED OF BIG ROBBERY
Man Arrested at New York for Steal
inq $4,000 IN Diamonds.

New York. July PA man who de
scrbed himself as James Stellman. an
engineer. "a years old. of Brooklyn,
was arrested Yesterday on a charge
of completely in $4,000 diamond
robbery in London on March IA. 1905.
According 10 the police. Samuel Lock
cit, Stellman's partner. is serving a
five years prison term in England in
connection with the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
KEEPS CROWD FROM ROOM
Judge Takes Sensible Course in the
Hartje Divorce Trial.

Pittsburg. July 12-The taking of
testimony in the Hartje divorce case
was resumed today The court corri-
dors were crowded. but the judge or
dered all persons excluded except those
directly interested in the trial. The
first witness was Mrs. Hartje. the de
feudant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
LOLA WALKER TELLS STORY
Former Chicago Girl Suing Tennessee
Colonel for Breach of Promise

Former Chicago Girl Suing Tennessee
Colonel for Breach of Promise.
Memphis. Tenn, July 12.-The story
of a trip to Chicago. where they regis
tered as man and wife at hotel. and
stories of visits to a number of cities
i'll the same way, were told by Miss
Lola Walker of Ashcville. y. c.. for
merly of Chicago, who is suing Colonel
Dick Edwards for breach of promise
Miss Walker said when she made the
trip to Chicago she believed hey were
engaged They went to New York
later. and Colonel Edwards told her he
could not marry her because he had
a wife living Colonel Edwards an
swer TO the plaintiff was a specific de
nial of each Of the charges made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
MAYOR AND POLICE HELD
Officials of Tampico, Accused of lille
qaIy Arrestinq Aldermen.

Sterling, III, July 12.-MayOr r. II.
Kemp and his police force were bound
over to the grand jury. charged with
illegally arresting Herbert Dennison
and John Blacklund. temperance men.
members of the village council. and
forcing them to attend council. False
Imprisonment also is charged. Kemp
it is said. is now planning the arrest
of the temperance aldermen on a
charge of neglect of duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
TAKES UP CUDGEL
Railroads Accused of Granting Rebates
as Commissions

Madison. Wis, July r. Following
a report by Railroad Commissioner
Thomas that Wisconsin railroads have
been granting rebates under the guise
of commissions, Governor Davidson
has asked Attorney General Sturte-
wants opinion and will start prosecu-
tions against all railroads ii the at
torney general holds that taxes can be
collected on the sums thus omitted
from gross earnings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
M'KINLEY RELATIVE HELD
Widow of a Cousin Accused of Falsify-
ing Postoffice Records.

Kingfisher. Okla, July 12.-Mrs.
Emily Mckinley. postmistress here
and widow of a cousin of the late
President Mckinley. was arraigued be
fore the United States commissioner
charged with faIsifying records John
W Mckinley, Lizzie Mckinley and
Clara Godfrey. assistants. were also ar
Taigned. All waived a preliminary
hearing and were bound over TO the
grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Vice Admiral Chouknin
Dies of Bullet
Wound.
HIS SLAYER ESCAPES
Emperor Trying to Effect Com.
promise in Naming New
Cabinet.

Sebastopol, July 12-Nice Admiral
Chouknin, commander OF the Black Sea
fleet, who was shot yesterday, suppos-
edly by a sailo: or the babiieship Otch-
akoff. died this morning, Without hav:
ing regained consciousness.
Would Compromise ON Cabinet.
St. Petersburg. July 12.-Finance
Minister Kokovsoff has given authority
to the statement that the resignation of
the cabinet is in the hands of the en-
peror. So far as learned. however. his
majesty is not yet ready To charge the
constitutional democrats with the task
of forming a ministry and is still seek
ing 70 compromise the issue by forming
a coalition cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
A FEARFUL MOTOR
ACCIDENT ON HILL
English Omnibus Carrying "a People
Runs Wild Killing Eight Pas
sengers.

London. July 12-Owing to the
brakes failing to act, motor omnibus
running from London to Brighton dash
ed down a steep hill near Crawley this
riorning. overturned. and eight per-
sons were killed. There were "a pas
sengers on the omnibus Several of
the killed We're terribly mangled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Wife browns: Husband Insane.

Iowa City. Iowa. July 12.-Mrs. Jo
seph Chabal. pioneer. aged 20. was
found drowned in the Iowa river yes
terday. 1t probably was a suicide
Her husband disappeared when he
learned the news and was found later
insane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
FIVE KILLED IN
ATROLLEY WRECK
TWO Cars Run Into Open Switch and
Crash Into a Motor at Buff
falo.

Buffalo, July ia train of two
trolley cars, westbound from Lockport
on the lines of the International Rail-
way company, ran into an open switch
last night at siding just east of Mar
tinsville, and crashed into trolley
freight motor and a train of seven
freight cars. Five passengers were
killed outright and score injured,
some of whom may die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
MADE MONEY OUT OF ICE
Kansas City Man Realized $45,oo0 on
Investment of 5000 One Season.

Kansas City. July 12.-In the inves-
tigation of the alleged ice combine, T..
F. Lyons, president of the Central Ice
company, testified he went into the
ice business in 1900, investing 5000
The following summer. which was hot
he raised the price twice when the
demand increased and made a profit
of $4,000 that year. He declared he
raised the price. without consulting
anybody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Havinu a Real Vacation.

Oyster Bay July 12.-The president
has signed $50 commissions of dip
lomatic and consular officers and post
masters, all of whose appointments
have been announced from Washing
ton. The president is having more nf
a holiday than he has had since ne
became president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
BIDAMAN'S FINE IS ONE CENT
Ex-Mayor of Terre Haute. and His At
torney Guilty of Contempt.

Terre Haute, Ind, July 12-Judge
Stimson of the supreme court fined ex-
Mayor Bidaman and his attorney. Louis
Reichmann, l cent and costs for vio-
lation of his order restraining them
from interrupting the proceedings of
the council when the mayoralty title
was in dispute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
INDICTMENTS FOR
CAPITAL ICE MEN
Two Companies and Their Local Offic-
ers Indicted at Washington
Warrants Issued.

Washington. July 12-The grand
jury of the District of Columbia today
returned indictments against the Amer
ican Ice company Chapin-Sacks Ice
company, and their local officers on the
charge of entering a conspiracy to in
crease the price of ice Warrants were
issued for the arrest of the indicted Of
ficialS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Brains Wife and Four Children.

Faltersboro S. c., July 12.- j. w.
Irnegan, a well-to-do farmer. killed his
wife and four children, Draining them
with an ak. at his home 20 miles from
here Irnegan was arrested. He is
believed insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
CLOUDBURST HITS
A MEXICAN CITY
Part of Oceampo Washed Away, with
Loss of Life - Americans
Escape

Ell Paso. July IA cloudbmst July
10 at Oceampo. Chihuahua. Mexico, ac-
companied by landslide, washed
away part of the city. Ten persons
were killed and many injured. Colonel
w. G. Greene's office. corral, and reduc-
ton works were destroyed. No Amer
leans were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
TO HAVE AN OFFICE HERE
Another Iowa Construction Company
Incorporates in Illinois.

Springfield, H., July 12.-tSpecialD
The secretry of state issued IL
cense to incorporate in Illinois today
to the Kahl Construction company of
Davenport, Iowa with location in Illi-
nois at Rock Island The capital stock
is $4,000, of which $4,000 is in IL
linOis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12

Paris, July 12.-The supreme court
today announced its decision alnulling
the condemnation of Dreyfus without
retrial. The effect of the decision is
the complete vindication of Dreyfus,
emitting him to restoration to his rank
in the army as though he had never
been accused
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12

The steamer ran onto a sandbar az
1890 last night. the exact reason for
TINS being unknown. Jack and Jill
Richtman. two of the best pilots on
the Mississippi, were in charge of the
pilot house. The shock caused the huiI
10 spring leak. The Quincy quickly
backed off the bar, but it was seen
she was settling. and she was headed
for the Wisconsin shore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Peorian Heads Waterworks Body.

Boston. July 12.-Henry II. Maurice
of Peoria. Ill. was elected presiden
of the American WaterwOrks associa
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
100000 EXPRESS
PACKAGE STOLEN

Seattle. Wash, July 12.-Over $780,
900 consigned to Alaska by the Pacific
Express company here, has been stolen
from the steamer Ida May. There is
no cleW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
TWO WEEKS FOR OIL PROBE
Hearing at jamestown, NJ. ", Will Be
Searching One.

Jamestown. \. Y, July 12.-Unlted
States District Attorney Brown today
began the investigation of rebate
charges against the Standard Oil and
Pennsylvania Railroad companies. The
jury will be kept two weeks hearing
the witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
tennessee Turned Over to Navy.

Philadelphia. July 12.-The cruiser
Tennessee was turned over TO the gov
ernment today by the Cramp Ship
building company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Based on Conjecture.

After lengthy review of the docu-
meDt in the case known as the Border
eau. the decision says it was written by
Major Count Esterhazy and that the
accusation connecting Dreyfus with
the Bordereau rests only on hypothesis
and conjecture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Town Wiped Out.

Bonneville. Ind, July 12.-Fire. sup
posed to be of incendiary origin at mid
night destroyed the town of Lynch
vile, causing a loss of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
BARKLEY AGAIN HONORED
Reelected by Illinois Brigade, Uniform
Rank, x. of p.

Springfield, III, July Il General
James H. Barkley of Springfield was
elected last night for the fifth time as
brigadier general of the Illinois brig
ade, Uniform Rank, of the knights of
Pythias. 1t was the annual meeting
of the field, staff and line officers of
the Uniform Rank, and $50 officers
from various parts of Illinois were in
attendance. Arrangements were made
for attending the national encampment
which will be held Oct. 15 in New Or
leans in connection with the supreme
meeting of the knights of Pythias.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12

Panama, July 12.-War has broken
out between San Salvador and Guate-
mala. There has been a battle, in
which the SalvadOrian troops were vic
torious.
Peace was supposed 10 have been
established while negotiations were in
progress for a settlement of the trOu-
BILE between the two countries. Les
lie NJ. Combs, the American minister
to Guatemala. who was on his way
to the United States to assist these
peace negotiations, had been ordered
back to Guatemala City from Cham
perico, Guatemala where he was reach
ed by cable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Becomes Lieutenant Colonel.

The circumstances of Dreyfus re-
turning TO the army have not been de-
termined upon, but 1t is expected he
will take the grade of lieutenant col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
RESORT To SWORD
Guatemala and San Salvador
Start HostiIities Rather
Suddenly.
HAVE ALREADY HAD A BATTLE
Grew Out of So-CaIIed Revolution of
First Named Country-Salvado-
reans Victorious.

New York, July 12.-The Guatema-
Ian representative here has received
the following cablegram: The gov
eminent forces from Salvador have in
vaded Guatemalan territory, thus fore
ing us to make a determined stand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Diamond 10 Liner Strikes
Obstruction Near
TrempeaIeau.
Is RUN NEAR TO SHORE
Goodness of Officers Enables
Passengers to be Taken
Off Uninjured.

La Crosse, Wis. July 12.-( (Speciall
Investigation today makes it prob
able that no lives were lost in the sink
ing of the steamer Quincy of Trempea-
lean at 1890 last night. Officers of
the boat today expressed the belief that
all lives were saved. The steamer lies
in shallow water near shore aud Cap
tain Morris Killeen is making arrange
ments TO have il raised and repaired as
soon as possible Ii sunk in % feet of
water The early report of fire is er-
rUneOuS.
The steamer struck a snag. Some of
the passengers today severely arTaign
the crew for alleged negligence, while
others express the opinion tho officers
and crew did everything possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Ladies' Taken ON First.

The ladies' were taken off the steam
er first. and when it was seen there
was no danger of the Quincy settling
further. most of the rest remained on
board until the arrival of the relief
train. few being brought TO Winona
By launches. A steamer found IN the
city responded to a telephone call and
was sent to La Crosse. This brought
the baggage and some of the crew 10
Winona early this morning.
CAPTAIN Morris Killeen remained
with the boat. and will make arrange
ments for having it raised and repaired
as soon as possible. Efforts made last
night to stop the leak proved unavail-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12

olnel of artillery, which he would have
reached if his service had not been in
terrupted. The cabinet will hold a spe-
cial session at Elysee palace tonight
to determine on the course to follow
in view of the decision of the supreme
court
Elevate Picquart, Too.
1t has already been determined. how
ever. that besides the restoration of
Dreyfus to the army a special will be
presented to parliament authorizing
the minister of war TO restore Colonel
Picquart, whose sense of justice
brought about the quashing of the YER
dict of the Rennis court martial to the
army from which he was degraded ow-
ing to charges which he brought
against the late Colonel Henry.
Dreyfus Talks.
Paris. July 12-In an interview af-
ter the announcement of the decision,
Dreyfus said: This has been long
and terrible ordeal. | had begun to
feel it would never end. 1t is clear the
decision restores me TO my old place
in the army, but am not aware of the
ing my advancement in rank.
Il have nothing TO say against my
accusers. Being again an officer 1 am
obliged to obey the army regulations of
silence. | am ineXpressibly thankful to
all who assisted in the maintenance of
truth
sketch OF Case.
Captain Alfred Dreyfus of the arti1-
lery, member of a wealthy Hebrew
family of Alsace. was on Oct IA, 1894.
arrested on charge of communication
of French military secrets to foreign
power
Two months later Dreyfus was tried
by court martial. found guilty and Jan.
>. publicly degraded and deported to
Devils island, near Cayenne. French
Guiana. there apparently to spend the
remainder of his life.
Friends Believe In Him.
Friends and relatives of Dreyfus. not
ably his wife, always believed in his
innocence and devoted their energies
TO proving he was unjustly condemned
Colonel Picquart. when he became
chief of the intelligence department of
the French army in 1895, examined the
documents in the proceedings against
Dreyfus and questioned the correctness
of the proceedings. and continuing the
formed an opinion that
the evidence pointed to Major Count
Esterhazy as being the guilty man.
Fight for Honor of Army.
Picquart determined TO see justice |
done and there ensued fight to pre- |
serve the honor of the French army |
Dreyfus on Nov. Is charged Esterhazy |
with writing the most discriminating |
document, but the latter was acquitted |
by court martial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
sidney Brings Passengers Down.

Captain John Killeen. superintend-
ent of the Diamond Jo line. today wir-
ed Captain George Lamont, local agent
of the company. that the Quincy will
be repaired as soon as possible. In
the H. meantime the Sidney will be put
back i'm the service and will come down
on the Quincy's time. The latter was
on its first trip up this season, having
Just taken the place of the Sidney, the
latter being too small To accommodate
the growing business at this time OF
year. Captain Lamont is satisfied that
the Quincy will not lose more than
one trip as a result of the accident.
The Sidney is now at Dubuque, SO II
will be able to easily pick up the Quin-
cy's passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
on Train with Passengers.

Judge b. ID smith. of Mankato,
Mimi. who arrived in this city this
morning over the Burlington road, was
on the train on which number of
the Quincy's passengers were brought
to Lacrosse. He reports that the ac-
cident caused much excitement in cit
les i'm the vicinity.
The Quincy which was here Tues
day. took out of this port Professor
and Mrs. F. f. Petersen and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p Miller of this city, Attorney
p. "a Ingelsen of Moline, and the
Misses Minnie and Edna Erickson Of
Minneapolis, nieces of DIR. G. w. Foss
who had been visiting at the Foss res
idence. .~xa<
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-12
Dispute an Old One.

The dispute, which is of long stand
ing, became acute as a result of the al
legged participation of Salvador in the
recent revolutionary movement in
Guatemala. The revolutiOnistS declare
their purpose to De the AmericaniZa-
tiOn of the republic, by that meaning
to put the government on more lib
eral basis and TO insure freedom for
all citizens.
President Cabrera. on the other
hand. declares he is in love with every
thing American. and that he has sent
two of his sons 10 American colleges