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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Isthmian Canal Builders Said
to Have Discovered
Strange Fact.

Washington. July 16.-Perfect sani-
tation and cleanliness are proving fa-
tai to West Indian negroes employed
on the Panama canal. Although Col
onel Gorgas and his assistants have
banished yellow fever and other trop
ical fevers which made the canal zone
one large burying ground for the
French canal builders they have found
the sanitary precautions taken in quar-.
ters occupied by workmen make the
jamaican negroes especially suscepti.
bic to pneumonia and other throat
and lung troubles.
sleep. In Closed Houses.
The West Indians are not accus-
toned to abundant fresh air and well
ventilated and cleanly quarters. Liv-
ing for generations in small huts
where large families crowd into rooms
tightly closed against the night air,
the negroes from Jamaica and other
tropical islands have developed lungs
with cramped capacity and especially
susceptible to changes of temperature.
Starve Themselves to Save.
Officers in charge have found the
West Indian lahorers cannot be in
duced to eat sufficient wholesome food
to keep them in gcod health, even
when supplies are furnished to them
at cost price and meals are made at
tractive at great expense to the canal
commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
BURTON SEEKING
ANOTHER TRIAL
Kansas Ex-senator Alleges Again Law
i'm Case Was Not Const-
tutionaI.

Washington, July 16.-The petition
of former United States Senator Bur-
ton for a rehearing by the supreme
court of the United States in the case
against him was today received by the
clerk of that court. The petition IS
signed by all of Burton's counsel, and
contends the court should have sus-
tanned the contention that the section
of the statute under which Burton was
void.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
KAISER MAY SEND SON
TO AMERICAN SCHOOL
German Emperor Probably Will Place
Prince August in a University
in This Country.

Berlin, July 16.-The Neue Militaer-
ische Politische Correspondent repub-
fishes the report that Emperor Will
liam will probably send his fourth son,
August William, born in 1887, to an
American university after he has fin
ished his course of studies at German
universities. The emperor, it is said,
has not yet fully made up his mind.
Prince August is going to Bonn and it
is expected he will be there Is months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
AMATEUR AERONAUT GETS HIS
WAGON Driver Gives Life to Satisfy
Desire for Balloon Trip.

Council Bluffs. Iowa. July 16.-Ffred
with the ambition to make puDic
balloon ascension Olaf Jensen, youth
who was employed as driver of a deiiv-
cry wagon for local grocery hrm,
met his death last night in the waters
of Lake Manawa, a resort near this
city. Jensen induced Aeronaut An
drews at the resort 10 allow him to
make the ascension. He failed to cut
the parachute loose and the balloon
descended with him into the lake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
WALL OF MEMPHIS INN FALLS
Twenty Rooms, Kitchen and Cafe of the
Peabody Hotel Destroyed.

the crash by a few crackings which
enabled all guests to escape into the
street. a big wall of the Peabody hotel,
six stories high. one of the largest and
most celebrated hostelries in the south,
fell at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The crash carried 90 rooms down
and buried the kitchen and cafe, caus-
ing $4,000 damage Fortunately, all
got out without injuries. although many
had hairbreadth escapes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
A"WILD MAN"IN HO0sIERD0M
Armed Fugitive Near Rensselaer, Ter
rorizes the Country Residents.

Rensselaer,, Ind. July ia large
section of the country near here has
been terrorized for a week by sup
posed insane man. Young boys go
about armed and men will not leave
their homes. because of fears of injury
to their families. The wild" man is
living in the jungle along the Iroquois
river. He is armed with revolver
and a big knife. Officers Saturday
night fired five or six times at the man.
but without effect
His next appearance was yesterday
forenoon when he fired at three young
men. They gave the alarm and anoth-
er cearcli was made. but he escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
RYers is Champion.

Englewood. y. j., July 16.-Eben Nj.
Byers, of Pittsburg, who has made
many attempts to win the national am
ateur golf championship and one prom
ising effort for the British title, won
the American honor Saturday by de-
feating George J. Lyon, OF Toronto. IN
the final round of 36 holes match play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
CONDEMN NAVAL GUN COTTON
Supply on War Ships and in Maga-
zines on Coast Worthless.

Newport, r. |. July, ,16.-The supply
of gun Gotten stored in naval maga-
zines and on war ships along the At
lantic coast is said to have shown such
evidence of deterioration when exam
ined by experts that orders have been
issued for it's return to the torpedo
stations, and the issuance of a new
supply. All of the condemned gun cot
ton has been manufactured within
three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
COLLECTOR SHORT; SUICIDES
Ends Life to Escape Arrest on a
Charge of EmbezzIemene.

Paterson. n. J.. July Ito avoid
the disgrace of arrest on the charge
of defalcation. Albert O'Brien, tax col
lector of the borough of Totowa. shot
himself last night while officers were
approaching his house. He died in
stantly. His accounts had been invOlv-
ed for some time. but owing to his per-
sonal popularity every opportunity was
given him 70 make good the deficiency,
believed to be about $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
KILL OFF ANOTHER
vilIafuerte, Chief of Ladrones, Put
Out of Way in Battle in
Philippines.
IS A LONG STEP FOR PEACE
Cholera Situation lmproves-12 New
Cases and Nine Deaths in
"a Hours.

Manila. July 16.-The lieutenant OF
the conStabulary reports July Is he
had a fight with Ladrones under Pan
elton Villafuerte at Caseguarn, prov
ince of Abey, LuZon. Villafuerte was
killed during the fight. The provin
cial treasurer was arrested. Villafu
erte was a brother of the Ladrone
leader captured some time ago.
Cholera Being Stamped Out.
The cholera situation is greatly I'M
proved. Twelve cases and nine deaths
are reported during the past "a hours
The health bureau offers free vaccina.
tion to prevent the spread of the dis
ease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Cholera Being Stamped Out.
GOOD PLACE FOUND
FOR MAJOR DREYFUS
Reinstated French Army Officer AS
signed to Crack Artillery
Regiment.

Paris, July 16.-At a meeting of the
council of ministers today, War Minis
ter Etienne announced the assignment
of Major Dreyfus to the 18th regiment
of artillery, stationed at Vincennes.
This is crack regiment which partici-
pates in state functions at the capital.
Brigadier General PicqHart has been
assigned to serve on the staff of the
military governor of Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
General KazIof's Resem-
bIance to Trepof
His Undoing.
SHOT BY AN ASSASSIN
Latter Had Photograph Which
He Had Compared With
His Victim.

London. July. 1G.-Mistaken for Cen
eral Trepoff, whose mailed hand so Of
ten has ruthlessly put down popular
uprisings in St. Petersburg. General
Kazlov, an unimportant official of the
headquarters staff, was shot down al
most at the gates OF the czar's palace
at Peteroff Saturday. according to
dispatch to a news agency. The muir
derer, who was a well-dressed man
fired three shots. all of which were eff
fective. He was arrested, but has not
been identified.
Had Photograph.
In his hand he held photograph of
General Trepoff, AT which he gazed in
tently before firing the fatal shots. II
is thought the man is a social revolu-
ZIONIST and member of the terrorist
band who had been sent out to slay the
man so cordially hated by the people.
Union I'm Army.
st. Petersburg, July 16.-At a meet
ing held yesterday at Gatchina, 80
miles from st. Petersburg, attended by
three of the guard regiments, an officer
addressed the men on the subject OF
the soldiers union which is being or
ganized. He pointed out that the
league was democratic, and was being
organized for the purpose of guarding
the constitution and established con-
stitutional institutions and to prepare
the army to come over TO the people
when they were ready and armed for
resistance.
Willing to Join.
The soldiers received the speech with
much applause and showed eagerness
to join the union, which already Is
strong in southern and southwestern
Russia. Siberia. the Caucasus, and
Turkestan. Yesterdays meeting was
the first step toward organization in
this locality.
CImslI with Police.
St. Petersburg. July 16.-Sunday
night Witnessed a collision between
workmen and police and gendarmes in
the Industrial quarters of the capital.
The most serious affair on Schlussel-
burg road where a crowd OF 5000 per
sons attacked Il steam street car which
ran over drunken soldier The
crowd stopped the car with the inten-
tion of lynching the engineer and CON
ductor. but was finally dissuaded by
the pacific counsels of workmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
HUNDREDS OF ELkS
ON WRECKED TRAIN
All Escape When Accident Occurs at
Forbes Junction,
Col.

Trinidad, Col, July ia Colorado
& Southern railway train carrying hun
dreds of Texas Elks to the convention
at Denver was wrecked near Forbes
Junction early today. Engineer Cul-
lom was killed and the fireman badly
hurt The train was running slowly
on account of the recent heavy rains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
MINE AGREEMENT SIGNED
Men Ordered to Return to Work After
Formal Acceptance.

Columbus, Ohio, July 16- The
'Standpat" operators represented by
John r. Winder, and miners represent
ed by President Green and other Off
cials of the Ohio mine workers, today
officially signed the agreement reached
yesterday and the men were ordered to
go to work:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
TROLLEYS CRASHAT ST. LOUIS
One Fatally and so Slightly Hurt as
Result of Wreck

ST. Louis. July 16.-One person was
probably fatally injured and so others
more or less bruised by rear end col
lision on a down grade between
Broadway and a Seventh street car
last night. The accident was due to
broken trolley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Rich Britisher Dead.

London. July 16.-Alfred Belt. the
well known South African financior
died today. He was vice-governor of
the De Bers consolidated mines and is
said to have been the richest man in
London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
COLLAPSE at Montana.

Butte. Mont, July 16.-The east wall
of the Butte hotel collapsed yesterday,
toppling over ON the Southern hotel.
and causing it's wall to collapse. The
loss is 100000. All the guests escap-
ed uninjured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
SHARP EARTHQUAKE
SHOCK AT AL PASO

Ell Paso. July 16.-A distinct earth
quake shock was felt here at 11:50 to-
day. Buildings rocked and swayed and
many persons fed to the streets. mol
damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
SCHMITZ IGNORES UNIONS
Only One Representative on San Fran.
cisco Police Commission.

San Francisco July 1G.-Mayor
Schmitz last night gave out the names
of the new police commissioners, and
the list shows that he has made COM
plete transformation in the character
of the commission, almost ignoring the
labor unions and selecting several
prominent business men and capital
lists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Baseball News or Jury Quits.

Memphis. Tenn. July 16.-The fore
man of a Mississippi jury trying a
forgery case, served notice on the
court that the jury would serve no
longer unless furnished a baseball bull
letin service The jury's demand was
granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
THROWS TRAIN ON SIDING
Tampering With Switch Fatal to Mem
bers of Crew in New York.

Port Jervis n. Y. July 16.-B. Van
Inwegan. engineer on the Erie railroad
was killed and two other railroad men
slightly injured last night when an
unknown person threw a switch in
front of a train from New York loaded
with immigrants and sent it on a sid
ing Some passengers were slightly
bruised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Efforts to Settle Central
American War Prom
ise Success.
HONDURAS Is WILLING
Agents of United States Still
Laboring With Sal
vad0r.

Washington, July 16.-Honduras is
willing 10 disarm and submit it's griev-
ances TO arbitration as soon as Guate-
mala and Salvador agree to do like
wise. A dispatch to this effect was re-
ceived today by the state department
from Philip H. Brown. American in
charge, who is looking after the inter-
ests of the United States in Honduras
and Guatemala.
LaborinE with Salvador.
American Minister Merry to Saliva
dor, advised the department today he
is still negotiating with the Salvadoran
authorities to get them TO agree to dis
arm and meet the Guatemalan envoys
to arrange a settlement of the difficult
ties.
Merely Defending Country.
New York, July 16.-The Associated
Press has received the following tele-
gram from the president of the repub-
lie of Honduras:
''Teguogalpa, July 16.-Honduras has
not declared war. Guatemala, without
justification or reason, has invaded the
territory of this republic and the whole
country has come to the national de-
fense. MANUEL BONILLI."
Have Another Battle.
San Salvador, July 16.-The Saliva
dorean army again fought the Guate-
malan forces at Platanar Saturday
night and obtained victory over them,
the Guatemalans suffering a loss OIL
1000 men in killed, wounded and pris-
Oners
The Guatemalan army which invaG
ed by way of Santa Fe. was repulsed
by the Honduran army. Honduras is
making common cause with Salvador.
Two Countries Invaded.
Managua. Nicaragua. July 16.-Gua
temala with a strong army has invaded
Honduras and Salvador and battles are
being fought in both countries Guate-
malan troops are advancing in Hon.
duraS.
In reply to a request for a statement
as to the reports that Nicaragua has
assisted in the war against Guatemala,
the Associated Press has received the
following statement from President
Zelaya:
Nicaragua has been, is and will re-
main neutral"
Trouble Long Standing.
Panama July 16.-The present trou
Bile in Central America has been brew
ing for long time. For the past five
years revolutionistS in that country
have been planning to overthrow Pres
ident Cabrera. In their efforts they
have appealed for support to certain
elements in Honduras and Salvador
President Cabrera has been partial
ly criticised by his enemies. They de-
clare he rules with extreme despotism,
that no mans life is safe under his adj
ministration. and that the country NOR
ally and economically is going to the
dogs under his unwise and illadvised
course On the other hand, Cabrera
has declared the revolutionary move
msnt inconsequential and that the gov
ernment would promptly put it down.
Cabrera's term expired in 1905. He
has insisted, however. on holding Of
flee.
Honduras Strength.
The participation of Honduras in this
trouble comes as a surprise. There has
been very little to intimate that this
country would get into the fray. The
army of Honduras consists of 5000
men with 10000 militia. This republic
has total population of something un-
der 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Mrs. Thaw Sees Son.

New York, July 16.-Mrs. William
Thaw of Pittsburg paid visit to her
son, Harry K. Thaw, in the Tombs
prison today, accompanied by Josiah
c. Thaw and A. r. Peabody of Thaw's
counsel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Bryan on Tour of British Isles.

London, July 16.-William j. Bryan
left London yesterday. He will visit
Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon, Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Belfast, Cork and Dublin. He
will return to London July %, when he
will go to Hawarden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
s5,ooo,ooo in Steamship Fares.

London, July 16.-The Daily Express
estimates that the steamship fares
paid by Americans landing in England
last week amounted to $5,000,00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Phipps Rents Scotch Estate.

London, July, 16.-Henry Phipps of
Pittsburg, Pa. has rented Glen Quoich,
Scotland's most magnificent deer for
est. which comprises $4,000 acres. The
rent and expenses are over 100000
a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Brazil Makes Naval Strides.

Newcastle on Tyne. July 16.-Arm-
strong. Whitworth G. Co. limited, have
contracted to build for Brazil three
sitter battleships, each to cost more
than 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Indiana Judge Refuses to
Appoint a Re-
ceiver
FOR HOTEL COMPANIES
Holds Facts insufficient
State Appeals to Su-
preme Court.

Paoli, Ind, July 16-Judge Buskirk.
in the Orange county court today sus-
tanned the third section of the demur-
rer of the French Lick and West Baden
Hotel companies against the petition
in quo warranto of the state for a tenn
porary receiver and temporary injunc-
tion against gambling at the resorts.
Facts Insufficient.
In this third section the hotel COM
panies set up the allegations of state in
its complaint do not state facts suffi-
cient to constitute a cause of action
against them.
He overruled two sections of the de-
murrer in which they assert the pro-
scouting attorney was not the proper
relator for the state in such proceed
ings and the state has not the legal ca
Dacity to sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Facts INSULT ci0nt.
Takes an Appeal.

Attorney General Miller served no.
tice of an appeal to the supreme court.
Should the supreme court reverse his
decision the states information will be
sent back to Buskirk's court for trial.
Should the supreme court affirm the
decision the case will be thrown out of
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-16
Honduras Strength.

The participation of Honduras in this
trouble comes as surprise. There has
been very little to intimate that this
country would get into the fray. The
army of Honduras consists of 5000
men with 10000 militia. This republic
has total population of something un-
der SOC. 900.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

The Senate is regarded as hopeless
by the Des Moines Interstate cohven-
ton, which Is ponderins the question
of elections OF United States senators
by direct vote OF the5people The con
clusion that tho senate win never
vote to submit constitat ional
amendment Ia the people efnbodying
the dsired reform Is soundy probably
and equally sound is tho conclusion
that the quickest way to- amend the
constitution is for two thirds ofrthe
state Legislatures , to- demand THAI
Congress shall call O. constitutional
convention. But the popular election
of United States senators Is, not like
ly to be brought about in any OF these
ways. The probable method OF ac-
complishing the object is already 10
use in many states and is giving gen
eral satisfaction. The Oregon plan
which was successfully worked last
June, is likely to be widely adopted
in "A few years. The people WIN nc,
complish their object regardless OF
all obstacles. a...,... u..,,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

done. is now being finished by the
sculptor, r. Hinton Perry. and win
be cast IN bronze in time for It's e er,,c
ton next spring 1t represents sol.
diers OF the blue and the gray Clasp
ing hands under the flag OF the union.
The figures ar nine feet high, and
will surmount a shaft 10 feet In hight
Mr.. Perry's work has been done Tor
the New York state monument com
mission, of which Cen. Daniel n,
Sickles is chairman. 'i''' 1'nIpa"l /
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

b &Vonng woman, caught ;smellina
books I'm M London public library was
fhsIseddwhy sshea did 1T. nShe said she
Taidyit htoi 500 which book smelledn OF
ltobaneod lfit did shebknew IL 3wasqa
bookGmepoaiked touroady and there
fors,-probably1aj good sone.vd boi,nb
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

hnnIt was considered enough to tele-
graph the failure of Senators La
HFoiiette and Spouner to nod to each
"other when they met at the White
House entrance this week. The rup-
ture of friendly relations must have
occurred since last June. Senators
hare not very far from being small
boys .s M ..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

DIT During one of London's recent hot
days n policeman suddenly became
'crazed, and drew his club and charg-
Led along the sidewalk striking right
and left. He had cleared two blocks
before some of his comrades caught
and overpowered him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

The 'dy%0Tm9fegRIAf RNWRotrA lYRsry costly
pr SfYSe bo many ,E Of them being made OF
pure SEQ gold j anld silver After the metal
hisi mi mined ed and smelted, II is formed
1 INTO a q finpe wire which is woven into
cloth an an and afterward used for dresses!
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

'"' 1t may have to be admitted finally,
that Congress has courage enough, or
obstinacy enough to stand by the sa-
cred spelling OF the fathers, i'm the
face OF the presidents reform order
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

II
- There ls bound IL TO be a strong
mqEaneptin Congress tn this rwiatet
|toagaFd the LIFTING, Of Official salariesl
Even Wages In the yontsido world
which areI being Increased do not
rise npr9Pp7ti9natsly advanced
coat Of hviRg, ana official salaries An
thel federal service have pot been Int
creased Htalls AS q FILE, during All
theuyePrs ofrtheSer boom tines II u
hard for the taxpayer to think OF. but
A. seems 70 be inevitable as matters
are soipE that the ,PublifI service. win
claim and secure more pay. o,o,ro,
II The ship aHbstdy bin PRESS agent,
%hho can ma make ,d daylight tt robbery seem
p commercial Hece9sity is, worthy d
|f5I1SnlT o9GmGb Oh yIodu GROW yodi |
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

Lieutenant Peary gained twenty
pounds in his latest dash for the pole
'People have only themselves to blame
IT they stay thin after this. Times
Dispatch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

.o/Sixrlakes of mere than 20, 900
Square miles in area exist i'm tho
world. The Caspian 10 the largest OF
these and lake Huron the smallest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

The statue of DEMONSTRATION, .
which is to be placed on the summit
of Lookout mountain 1900 feet above
the plain, and where the great fight
ing OF the battle of Chattanooga was
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-11

% TITTT ~ = " --T7IT |
resident S9bllBsePac Beach Of Bangor thed
logical seminary made an address al
~ iJlHHluJ"O'F mpIt TO1IpI & rJfIf 7
y fhe , recent golden jubilee OF the lead
ing Roman Catholic church OF Banet
LiHLL,1L, 1r9bleg1P 9Gii1 jrShf11Tf51
or w winch zen gave the reasons why clean