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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
U. S. AGENT FALLS 800 FEET
Consular Official Garbe Meets Death ir
Algeria While Crossing Bridge.

Constantine. Algeria. Feb. 6.-An-
tome Felix Garbe, the consular agent
of the United States at Bona. met his
death here last night upon his arrival
from his post Mr.. Garbe was crossing
the bridge which spans the river
Rhummel when he fell into the water
600 feet below. His body was recov-
cred in the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06

displayed pistol and threatened the
life of Harry X. Thaw. according to
the evidence of witness introduced
by the defense today White had call
ed at the Garden theater where Miss
Nesbt was playing on Christmas eve.
1903.
Find and Kill Him.
1t was after he had been told that
the young lady had gone away with
Thaw that White, after saying "Oh.
that Pittsburger." was later heard II
remark: ''Tll find and kill that --
before daylight"
This testimony was offered by Ben
jamn Boman, who was stage door-
keeper at the time of the incident.
story Not Changed.
Jerome conducted a searching cross
examination, but the witness held TO
the original story in every detail He
answered with an emphatic NO" when
the district attorney asked him if he
had received any compensation from
Thaw's attorneys
DcImaS shows Ability.
Dolphin NJ. Delmas. the California
lawyer. today assumed active charge
of Thaw, and Jerome found in him Il
capable opponent. There were several
interesting tilts between the two, Del
mas always suavely referring TO his
adversary as the learned district al
tOrney."
The countess of Yarmouth and Mrs.
George Carnegie, sisters of the de
fendant. were in the court room today.
Mrs. William Thaw accompanied them
as far as the judges chamber Mrs.
Harry X. Thaw also came to the cham
berS.
No Promise of Pay.
Boman told Jerome he had neither
received nor been promised any com
pensation in the case. Referring to
the statement he had told Thaw of
Whites threat. he repeated the story
as related on direct examination.
TO whom did you first tell the
story"
ITO Detective Sergeant John Her
lihy."
TO whom next"
ITO Thaw."
Boman said ne did not tell anyone
else.
Occurred Christmas Eve.
He said the incident occurred Christ
mas eve. 1903. Witness said "The
Girl From Dixie" was playing at the
theater at the time and Evelyn Nesbit
was in the cast. She left the theatel
that night a little after II o'clock. Jer
ONE then took the witness carefully
over every detail of his conversation
with White in the theater.
Had No Trouble with White.
You had never had any altercatior
with White or given him cause to ad
dress you in the manner he did, llae
you?"
NO"
How was White dressed?"
He had heavy overcoat with d flu
collar"
"Who else was on the stage at thC
time of this occurrence"
mo one"
What time of day was it,
About II or half past IL
when White returned from the
stage just what did he do?"
Passed Witness Mut,ering.
He went by mutterng, but | cOul'
catch some of the things he said HI
took a pistol from his pocket and hel'
it ein his hand until he reached th'
stage door. As he pushed this opel
he replaced the revolver in his over
coat pocket
What other conversation did yol
nave with Whte?"
when | told him Miss Nesbit ha'
gone home, he asked me with whom
"Mr. Thaw | replied"
"'Oh, that Pittsburger,' said White.
Had Miss Nesbit gone with Thaw?
Yes. He came for her in an auto
mobile
M luEQ CIICC ulC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
FILL A VACANCY
College Directors
Ask DR.. n. V. Heostrom to
Become Instructor
TO SUCCEED PROF. DAHL BERG
Former President of Jewell College
Work in Canvassins for Big Fund
is Commended

AT the regular meeting of the board
# directors of Augustana college held
Yesterday. Dr. H. V. Hegstrom of Chi
cago was called as instructor in chris
tianty to fill the chair made vacant by
the resignation of Professor j. c. Dahl
berg. DR.. Hegstrom secured his de
gree of doctor of philosophy at the
University of Yale and until recently
held the position of president OF Jewell
college.
The board also gave its hearty ap-
proval to the work which DR.. Gustav
Andreen and Rev. Mr.. Ekblad have
been doing for the last month in secur-
ing money for the big jubilee fund.
throughout the Iowa conference. The
board granted another leave of alb
sence with instructions to contin-
ue the work in behalf of this fund.
Dr. Andreen and Rev. EkGlad have
just returned after having made a
very thorough canvass. They have
been very cordially received wherever
they have been and report a successful
trip.
W Ill give diplomas.
For the first time in the history of
the college, the students in the third
class of the academy will this year
have graduating exercises similar to
those observed in the college depart
ment Diplomas will also be awarded
| the graduates.
Another matter decided by the board
was with reference to a petition made
by the College league requesting that
| the college be permitted to have reg
ularly an annual debate with an outside
college. The petition also asked that
the college set aside 800 each year for
this work. The annual debate was
granted by the board and ii sum of $50
was allowed for the first year.
! Faculty in Recital.
The members OF the conservatory
| faculty of the college gave the fist
/ public recital of the year in the college
chapel last evening. The event of last
evening was attended by an audience
which well filed the spacious audito
rum. All of the members of the facul-
ty took part with the exception of Pro.
fessor Christian OelschIaegel of the
violin department. who was unable Il
be present owing to an accident cauS
ed by falling upon the icy pavement
resulting in in iurieS 10 both arms
which will possibly confine him fol
some time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
So Says Negro Soldier
of 25th Before SEN
ate Committee.
HAD GRUDGE AT BLACKS
Wanted to Get Them Away Be.
cause They Spent Too
Little Money.

Washington. Feb G.-Jacob ID. Fra
ser. former first sergeant of Company
d. 18th infantry, testified today before
the senate committee hearing of the
Brownsville affair. He said he believ-
ed none of the members of the com
pany were mixed up in the shooting
affair. He stated it as his belief citi-
zens of Brownsville had themselves
shot up the town TO drive the so,.
dierS away.
spent Too Little Money.
They wanted us away" he said.
The colored men would spend ver,'
little money in the saloons on account
of the treatment. and the citizens of
Brownsville wanted white soldiers. who
would spend money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
States, Not Congress,
Must Act, is Commit
tees Opinion
PRESENTED TO HOUSE
Blow at Legislation in Behalf
of Which President Is
Concerned.

Washington Feb. chairman Jen-
kins of the house committee on judi
ciary submitted a report today in
which it was stated emphatically the
committee is of the opinion congress
mas no jurisdiction or authority over
the subject of woman and child labor,
and has no authority TO suppress any
abuses of such labor or ameliorate COLI
ditions surrounding the employment of
such laborers.'
The committee holds the regulation
of woman and child labor is within the
police power of the various states.
Cannon Confined To Home.
Washington. Feb. G.-Speaker Can
non is confined to his home with a Sc
we're cold. The speakers secretary
stated Cannon would be at the capitol
if his presence was imperative. Da'-
zell of Pennsylvania called the house
10 order today.
The house Went into committee of
the whole for the consideration of the
river and harbor bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
WHITE Threatened To KILL
THAW, WITNESS DECLARES

Was he alone?"
Yes"
Has Told Everything.
"Boman. you have told us everything
White said that night
Yes. sir"
Then you never heard White say
he would kill Harry Thaw?"
No"
Did he mention Thaw's nance"
No"
When the district attorney conclud,
ed his cross examination, Delmas TOOK
the witness in hand again on redirect
Boman said he was soldier in the
United States army
Were you in active service?"
Eyes "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06

ity to withdraw if they SO desire" The
Countess of Yarmouth and Mrs.
George Carnegie quickly left the court
rNEnl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Incident OF 1903 at Root
Garden Theater is
Related.
GLEASON IS SAT UPON
DeImas Takes Active CHARGE
of Defense and Makes
Better Showing.

New York. Feb 6.-Stanford White
displayed a pistol and threatened the
life of Harry X. Thaw, according TO
the evidence of a witness introduced
by the defense today. White had call
ed at the Garden theater where Miss
Nesbit was playing on Christmas eve.
1903.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
SENATE COMMITTEE
HEARS NEGRO SOLDIERS

Washington. ID g., Fen 5.--Thc In
Scstisntiou OF he senate committee on
military affairs OF the BrownsNiiie.
Tex. ARRAY began yesterday. score
of tn. negro soldiers of the Twenty
nth infantry who were discharged
without honor were present. but only
D limited number were permitted To Ht
kn the committee room during the pro-
teedings
Attorneys were barred. the negro
soldiers having NO Representatives pres
eut.
II Is understood that Senator For
aker viii look after the interests ot the
men II they are placed Ia Jeopardy.
senator Foraker called former Ser
gcant Israel Harris tn the stand. Re
gardinR the happenings on August IL
aud "a h. said:
''On that night we had some dl-.
turbance-- some shooting ! mean. l Was
asleep Ia ID barracks aud ut about l.
o'clock I WAS aroused by the noise or
guns. Then there Was the sound to
arms and Company u got dressed and
We started for our guns"
Tho witness told Of getting the guns
in the dark after the racks had been
opened. He described the racks and
showed that there was but one key To
n rack and that that key would UNI
lock only one rack. and that the keys
"fAt 4il ilf IbrNFrrNNI WI
stoned officers. The witness said when
the company formed outside Captain
lvons Of Company ID. was present and
Immediately called the roll and person
ally counted his m-u and found that
none WAS absent.
Calling for the guns furnished To
the committee by the war department
Senator Foraker had one gun idcnti-
fled by the witness az new mode
Springfield rifle and another IA the
krag- JnrgenSon rife. The former was
In us" by Company -, but the witness
WAS familiar with the kraR Jorgcnson.
lie testified that gun cannot he
cleaned to pass inspection without n
regulation rod. aud that only four
such rods are provided for each COM
pIny
lie said that Oh" shot would put
the gun Ia condition to require almost
AZ much cleaning as six or more shots.
his infercnc" being thnt II would have
been impossible for any guns az Com
pany II To- huy" been used In the
shooting up OF Brownsville Hnd tu
have been cleaned surrcpttiously 81
AK TO pass Inspection when the racks
were unlocked and tn" guns inspected
the next day
Senator Warner developed the fact
that trouble had previously occurred
between the negro troops and people
/ IN Texas and That Harris, when hc
heard the shooting, feared that mem
| beers ~ his company might be In
/ Volved. Harris stated that he had
talked with the soldiers who had
claimed Ia have bee insultcd and
| pushed OF the sidewalks by Browns
| vile citizens and he thought trouble
might cnsuo in consequence thereof
Harris said II would have been inn
possible for the men tn have cleaned
| their guns between the time ~ the
/ shooting and roll call.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
TO RAKE IOWA
FOR SERVANTS

Spokane. Wash. Feb. Slack of
competent servant girls In Spokane has
resulted In the calling ~ "A mass meet
Ing In Masonic temple for the evening
OF February .. when IL II expected to
work out n plan TO bring young women
from New England. middle western
md southern cities To supply the de-
mand, or establish free training
school for the education Of immigrants
Ten OF the most prominent women In
the city are at the head OF the move
ment. Rem II. Rice. secretary OF the
10000 club" says:
1T In not overestimating the figures
TO say that 800 servant girls can md
Immediate employment In Spokane
homes. Spokane women are paying top
prices for competent domestics. Girls
demand from SIS TO $40 n month and
get u. yet the quality OF help is far be-
low the average. In many instances
these women have taken into their
homes girls absolutely unused To house
work and taught them the rudiments
and when they get them started the
girls leave for better positions or get
married"
A delegation Of matrons will be sent
To Missouri. Minnesota. Wisconsin.
Michigan. Nebraska. Iowa and several
certers In New York. Ohio and MaSsa-
chusetts To engage help. The women
viii be paid about SO "A month. with
the understanding they remain In ser.
vice Mt least six months
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
ONE MAN To every
five ACRES IN new
WOMAN'S COLONY
But Authoress Mary Hayden,
Founder, Will Not Grant
Them Any Control.

Fort Worth. Tex. Feb. 6.-MrS. Mary
=. Hayden. the well known Chicago au-
thor. who ~ credited with the intcn-
ton OF establishing a woman's colony
IN southwest Texas that IL To be an
Adamless Eden. IL now spending some
time In RoCkport. Tex, and II rather
rescntful OF the manner I'm which the
press Of the country has treated her
enterprise.
She scorIis the appcllatiou OF "hen
colony" and says she thinks Texas,
with it's world-famcd hospitality,
should reach out glad hands TO the
woman from Chicago who IL working
20 bring Loo families Within her Dor
dcrs
And Mrs Hayden modcstly confcsses
that she likes mon and desires one
man Oh every five acres OF her Colonizl-
ton project.
She welcomes men 90 her colony. but
she gives no assurance that they VIII
be- permitted TO have anything To do
with it's management. She wants fam
illcs-grcat families OF healthy and
rumping children. To play In the sun
shine aud build UP the educational in-
lerCsts OF the state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
GIRL DEPUTY GETS
DESPERATE WHO HELD
UP A WHOLE TOWN
Is Appointed to Office by Boy
Sheriff Who Bests Politi-
cal Machine.

Albion. III. Feb. Miss Bertha
FunlxhouSer. a young society girl oe
this place. has been appointed deputy
by Charles Marshall. the youngest sher-
III IN the state. lie - 3.
The modest young deputy Is tho
daughter OF John Funkhouser, re-
publican politician OF southern Illinois.
who served in the Spanish-American
wa- a. lieutenant colonel OF the Ninth
Illinois Volunteers. Her brother IL n
military cadet at West Point, having
received the appointment from Con-
gresham Chapman.
Il am wondering" said the girl.
what that characteristic IL the poll
tlclaus call pull 1 know no one ex-
erted any influence on the sheriff In
my behalf No. l can lay no claim
10 the position OF account OF re-
iationship. hut you must Remembers
that the sheriY 10 a young man. single.
and probably his love for society
prompted him TO choose deputy from
the fair sex"
The truth OF the matter In Miss Funk
housers appointment came an coup
on the part OF the boy sheriff. who as
founded the old politicians and let them
know he knows how to play politics.
Miss Funkhouser's first experience as
deputy was exciting A drunken des-
perndo had held UP an entire village
at the muzzle OF a shotgun. and fright
ened al the constables out or the baili-
wick. The sheriff. accompanied by his
deputy. rode TO the scene. forced him
10 surrender his gun. submit TO tho
handouts. and brought the prisoner
back to the county bastile.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
CHINESE REVOLT
COVERS EMPIRE

Pekin. Feb. 6.--Ccntrnl China II be-
coming serious menace to the whole
empire. A junction between the rebels
Of Human and Kwangtung threatens to
result In more formidable rebellion.
The rebels hold all the mountain fast
nesses on the borders of Human Kiangsi
and ali attempts of imperial troops to
dislodgc them have failed.
The authorities at Shanghai are
adopting vigorous measures To check
the import OF arms and ammunition.
Agents OF the reyolutionists have sent
to the United States and to Europe TO
purchase war material. and n collision
has been found To exist among the
agents. rebels and traders to import
arms under the gIise OF trade goods.
To date 10000 imperial troops with
cavalry and artillery have been sent
against the rebels. but have failed to
achieve anything.
Advices from foreigners who visited
the district say II II doubtful whether
the revolution can be- suppressed should
all the troops at the disposition OF the
government be sent.
The leader OF the rcvolutionists IL
kung Chuntal. and placards issued by
him state that the rebellion II aimed
ut the overthrow OF the Manchu
dynasty.
Signs Of unrest are reported from
many places In China.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
DRYDEN PULLS OUT OF
RACE FOR SENATOR
Gives Up Fight for Re-Eleetion 10
Millionaires' Club From New
Ierxex

Washington. u. g., Feb. 5.--Unitec
States Senator John +. Dryden, OF New
Jersey. last night authorized the Asso-
ciated Press TO announce that he had
withdrawn his name % a candidate Tor
reelection TO the United States SEN
ate.
The action was taken ON the advice
OF the senator's physicians. who warned
him of the danger TO his health II no
persisted I'm attending the public meet
ing arranged ut his request To be held
In Trenton today. II was Senator Dry
denis intention To address the republic
an members OF the legislature and set
forth the reasons In his opinion why
he should be reelected to the senate.
Following the senator's decision To
withdraw his name his physicians. Drs.
Edward ]. III aud Charles l.. Ill. sent
the following telegram tn the republic
an leaders In the New Jersey senate
and house OF assembly.
The condition OF Senator J. +. Dry
dsn's health IL such. on account OF tho
long and severe strain under which he
has been, that We. his physicians. have
advised him that IL IL OF Imperative
Importance that he should not attend
the proposed conference at Trenton Oh
Monday"
Senator Dryden said he had hoped at
this meeting To be- able tn convince the
bound by acton Of the party caucus
that their opposition to him IN based
upon mistaken grounds. The speech
which the senator intended TO deliver
before the republican caucus at Tren-
ton will be made public today.
Ia explaining the senator's withdraw
nj from the senatorial race his private
secretary made the following state
mcnts
Senator DRYDEN concluded that n con-
tinuanCe OF the deadlock would tend To
! inture the party and the state. Ac-
rordingly he today formally announced
his intention TO withdraw. Senator
Dryden is not dangerously ~. His con-
dit!on IL such. however. that his physi-
clans and family consider Il OF vital
importane that he should be relieved
nj once OF any further strain upon his
strength and that complete rest from
cll cares Is absolutely necessary.
Senator Dryden Is president OF tho
| Prudential Insurance company. which
connection IL said to be largely re-
/ spoUSible for the campaign against him.
Briggs Likely to BE Elected.
! Trenton. y. J.. Feb. THE announce
| mcut that United States Senator ]. r.
! Dryden has Withdrawn aS u candidate
/ for recollection has started the politi-
( clans To work and the indica-
/ tions point Ia State Senator
! Frank o. Briggs as Mr.. Dry
! denis successor. Mr.. Briggs has
| authorized the statement that he 10
a candidate and II is said he has re-
| ceIved assurance OF support from a
majority OF the republican legislators
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
PAPER TRUST TO COME
UNDER PROBE ONCE MORE

Washington. u. g., Feb. 5.-once
more the paper combinations are TO be
placed upon the grill by the federal
government The Judiciary committee
- the house VIII report fayorabIy the
resolution OF Representative Williams,
directing the commissioner OF corpor-
Stlons To- make a thorough investlga-
ton Of these concerns.
The investigation will not only az
feet newspapers. which pay 6,00O.-
900 annually for the paper they con-
sumo. but book publishers and box
poard, writing and other paper man
ufncturers. who consume at least s7i.-
600. 900. 900 worth OF paper.
The General Paper company. which
controls the entire market OF the mid
1le and western states, was dissolved
recently. after n federal prosecution I'm
Minnesota. Prices at once dropped 80
per cent. Now. they have been adj
vanced again. tho law being evaded
through tho incorporation OF n new
concern. the Kimberly Clark company
tn Wisconsin.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
WALSH, OF DAVENPORT,
TO RUN THE PANAMA
CANAL EXCAVATING.
Oliver, Lowest Bidder for Ditch
Contract, Picks an Aide
From Iowa.

Washington. n. g.. Feb. William J.
oliver. OF Knoxville, Tenn. lowest bid
1er for the contract for digging the
Panama canal. has associated himself
with a number OF the most prominent
contractors In the country. including
John Il. Mcdonald. OF New York, who
constructed the subway there. The
aames Of the other contractors are:
John PeirCc. OF New York. W. ii.
Sayrc. ot the International Contracting
company. New York: y. T. Brennan.
u the Brennan Construction company.
81 Washington. John II. Gerrish. OF the
Eastern Dredging company. Boston.
and l.. 7. Walsh. OF the Walsh Con-
struCtion company. Davenport. la. Mr..
Walsh will have supervision over the
work Of excavation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
SERVICE PENSION ACT
PASSES THE HOUSE.
Increases Amounts Paid to Vet
Grams OF the Civil and Mexican
Wars---Came From Senate.

washington. ID. g.. Feb. 5.-The
ta.se today passed the McCumber
s,, 90 pension bill. which has already
-, ed the senate. increasing the pen
..uns o. soldiers and sailors OF the civil
md Mexican wars
The measure provides that every per-
s,n who has participated IN the war
18th Mexico for sixty days or the civil
rar for ninety days and has reached
,he age Of 81 years shall receive n pen
.ion of si2. Those 20 years old shall
,rceIye Sic. and those IS are entitled
:, $50 a month. It ~ not necessary
that disability snail have been Incurred.
proof of service and age are the only
700 requisites for this reward.
senator McCumber. nf North Dn-
ko,a. chairman OF the senate commit :
Toe on pensions. IL given credit for orig
mating the bill. II was passed by the
.rnate after less than one hour OF de-
hate.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-02-07
POSTAL BILL CARRIES
BIGGEST AMOUNT YET

Washington. ID. e.. Feb. 5.--The post
,fnrc appropriation bill. which the
house committee on postofiices and
postroads completed today, carries
sos. iso.56i. This Is the largest amount
.yer carried for the annual expendi-
tire for the postal service. The sal
,rlcs OF postal clerks and of both city
and rural carriers are Increased To a
total or sT,0OO.O0O.
There are various provisions TO re.
ducc the pay to railroads for carrying
The malls. II II estimated the reduction
viii amount TO something like VIA
OOO 900 year. The rate for daily pa
pcrs form 5000 60 $4,000 pounds is re-
iuced 8 per cent. from $4,000 To $4,000
rounds 10 per cent. and the present
rate OF t2i.3T per ton for amounts
shove 10000 pounds Is reduced TO si9.
These reductions, IL Is estimated.
viii amount 10 100000 year.