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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
STATE PROPERTY
VALUES INCREASE
Illinois Has $53,3SO,74S More to
Tax This Year Than
Last.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 24.-After Il
session of 100 days the state board of
equalization has adjourned. The re-
ports of the board show big increase
in the value of all property. amounting
to So, $50 74S. The total assessed, or
One-fifth, value of all property in the
state is S1,0S2. .6T2, 1S3, against 81 1,030,-
2y2, 1S3 last year. The capital stock of
corporations is the only class of prop
erty showing Il decrease. This is less
because higher values had been placed
on the tangible property of the Cook
county and state corporations by the
boards of review and because of the
stock and land losses of Union Trac-
tion company which is now in the
nands of courts.
The net capital stock assessment on
corporations is fixed at SO, 169.S .SS4, or
about $6,0OO,0O0 less than last year.
Railroads are increased nearly $1,000
600. The total assessed value of rail
roads is SSS.340. .224. against $50. 5.619.042
in 1902. The elevated railroads Of Chi
cagO are assessed on capital stock Il
total of $2.34S6S3. Il loss of S3O2. .3I9
The total assessment on railroad prop
erty is therefore 500. O.6SS. .907. against
$SS.270, ,104 last year. Throughout the
state there has been Il general increase
in the values of personal property and
real estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Feasibility of Escape From a
Submarine Boat is Demonstrated

and two large dogs were secured as
subjects. The Holland boat Shark
was chosen for the tests. After being
submerged one of the dogs was plac-
ed in the torpedo tube and a wooden
wad placed behind the animal and the
whole expelled in the same manner
as torpedo. Many thought the force
of the compressed air charge would
kill the animal, but it came to the
surface and swan around as if moth
ing had happened. The other dog
was then experimental on and it like
wise came to the surface uninjured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
GOES OVER UNTIL MARCH
TriaI of the Persons Indicted for the Muir
der of Miss Gillespie at Rising
sun, Ind.

Rising sun. Ind. Dec. n. - Judge
Downey, of the circuit court. heard the
habeaS CORPUS case of James Gillespie,
Mrs. Belle Seward and Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron Barbour. held jointly for the
murder of Miss Elizabeth Gillespie.
The bonds of the women were re-
newed. and Myron Barbour. also. an
accessory. was also released on bond.
but his bail was double that of the
women-S2O. coo All the officials of
the First National bank went on Bar
hours bond, and the are guaranteed
by blank check from DIR. Thad a.
Reamy. of Cincinnati. james Gillespie
was refused bail.
Captain Coles and his daughter Gym,
thiana appeared for the prisoners.
Prosecutor Wulben and the McMullen
brothers appeared for the state. The
two men were brought out of the jail
together strongly guarded. Mrs. Bar
bour spent the night with Mrs. Seward,
and they had not been accessible to
ANYBODY except counsel since they We're
released on $4,000 each. They were
accompanied in a closed carriage by
DR.. William Gillespie. Bail for the two
women was reduced to $500 each.
Court adjourned to the first Monday
in March. when the defense said no
change of venue would he asked. De
fense and prosecution compromised he
fore court convened on holding James
Gillespie and releasing the others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24

Newport. II. l., Dec. 24.-An impor-
tant test made with one of the sub
marine torpedo boats few days ago
for the crew of submar-
inc boat to escape if anything should
happen to the boat while submerged.
1t is suggested that the men could es-
cape through the torpedo tube at the
bow of the boat. but many naval Off
GERS thought this could not be accom-
plished without injury. 1t was de-
cided to have a test along this line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
GIVEN OUT
Gen. Wood Writes Concerning
Charges Against
Him.
ASKS TO HAVE THEM REFERRED
Communication Written Last Sum
mer Has Been Sup
pressed.

Washington. Dec. 24-The war de-
partment has made public the follow
ing letter, dated Manila, July ~. 1903,
and addressed To the adjutant general,
United States Army. Washington:
Sir have the honor to invite your
attention to statements made in the
editorial columns of the New York sun
which clearly charge me with conduct
of most censurable character. per
haps contemplate would be Il better
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
DESIRES TO SUE DOWIE
IN COURTS OF THE STATE

Chicago, Dec. 24.-A petition was
filed i'm he federal court today asking
for permission to start suits against
John Alexander Dowie i'm the state
courts while bankruptcy proceedings
are still pending. The attorney who
filed the petition and who represents
a number of creditors. gave "a rea-
son the belief that Dowie il to leave
the jurisdiction of the court Dec. p
ON trip Ia Australia DoWie'S >oun-
sci will be advised and given chance
10 appear in court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
ROWDIEs ATTACK A PREACHER
Who Returns Their Fire, and Quite n
FusiiIade of Cold Lead Is
Exchanged.

Pueblo. Colo. Dec. PA number of
rOwdics tried to break into the home
of Rev. j. y. Sheridan. of the Congre-
gational church at Bessemer. the steel
Works suburb, near here, and when.
warned away opened fire. Rev. Sheri-
dan. who had armed himself in anti
cipation of an attack. returned the fire
and Il number of shots were exchanged
No one was hit and the rowdies soon
Withdrew. Sheridan has been waging
severe war on certain tough ele-1
ment and has shown much boldness
in his efforts. The raid is attributed
to members of this gang. No arrests
have been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
New York Electrician Finds
Way to Store Waves of Sound

New York. Dec. 24.-Following the
announcement in London a few days
ago that an English eXperimenter
found that his vacuum tube emitted
light for days after it had been dis
connected from his battery. w. J.
Hammer, an electrical engineering eN-
pert, of this city, declared last night
that he had obtained sounds from a
vacuum tube in much the same way.
In his laboratory, in the presence of
former Assistant Attorney General
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24

James NJ. Beck and several other per
sonal friends, Mr.. Hammer set his au-
tomato music box to work. For five
minutes at a time u low murmuring
sound like y on the musical scale
came from a big vacuum tube that
had been disconnected from the Undue
ton coil and laid on a pasteboard box
filed with excelsior. If one of the
auditors spoke the sound ran up into
the treble. but soon sank to its regu-
lar rhythm The cause is a mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24

word. l also invite your attention to
the source from which the paper
claims 10 have obtained its informa-
ton, namely. statements of First Lieu
United States volunteer cavalry made
to various reliable parties. and to re-
quest that the matter he referred to
the inspector general of the army for
such action as may he required under
the circumstances or to any other &u-
thOrity which the war department may
deem proper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
HeIs wanted for murder.

Two HarbOrs. Mimi. Dec. 24.-Jonas
KOlemann, Il Finiander. who is wanted
by the Michigan authorities on a
charge of murder. has been arrested
near lumber camp north of Virginia
The crime for which Kolemann is
wanted is for the murder of man
named Maxi seven weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
STEBBINS HELD NOT
GUILTY OF CRIME
Jury Takes View That Scott Was
Killed BY Ac-
cident.

Chicago. Dec. @4.-Walter L. Steb-
bins. on trial for manslaughter in CON
nection with the death of Walter \.
Scott. was found innocent by the jury
today. Stebbins is civil engineer
and Scott was president Of the Illinois
Wire company. The men were Office
neighbors and had been ON good terms
until a triting disagreement arose
over some plans fer he wire mill. The
defense was that Stebbins accidental
ly killed Scott during quarrel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
HEARSE DRIVERS ARMED
BBEK0!ATRSs Bile APPEARS

agS.SNDec. "a ~ oday. for the
first time in week. hearses carried
the dead to the cemeteries in and
around Chicago. The hearses were
driven by non-union drivers, Although
the police were ordereEl to attend flu
nerals il necessary and non-uuion dri-
gers went armed in anticipation Of
Imposition from unicna pickets, no dis
order occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
RUSSIA IS
TO COMPLY
Yielding to Points Japan
has nd
ST
NEWS FROM BERLIN
England In
terVened With Good
Effect.

Berlin. Dee. 24.-Intimation has
Russia Will concede Japan's request.
Inquiries "a to particulars of this in
timatiun and whether it came from
Toxic or st. Petersburg brought out
nothing more than that a peaceful So
luton is now highly probable. The
from another source. has represented
to the car that Great Britain deems
.Iapan's demands just and earnestly
requests that Russia will grant them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
McAdoo or MsCIeIlan,s stan.

New York, Dec. 24-Mayor- Elect
Mcclellan has announced the appoint
ments of eX-Assistant Secretary of the
Navy William Meade as police COM
missioner. Maurice Featherstone as
dock commissioner and John c. Hertle
and William Harman Black as COM
missioners of accounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
sends a statement of His own.

i enclose herewith Il statement of
the facts in the case. together with
true copies of letters. extracts from let
ters. etc. bearing on the subject The
matter is now one of three and a half
years standing. and during the greater
portion of this period l have been with
easy reach of the aggrieved party or
parties. The statement enclosed gives
the addresses of most of the persons
who have more or less knowledge Of
the affair. 1t will be noted that many
of the letters are confidential in char
acter, the originals of which are in
the confidential official files of the sec
retary of war This is signed by
General Leonard Wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Chicago Bandits Bravado Gone:
Delay Trials to Last Moment

cation for delay. Roeski does not say
anything about his defense that Me
dermeier hypnotized him, but claims
the public mind has become so intiam-
ed with stories of outlawry that a
trial at the present time would surely
result in conviction. tantamount TO
lynch law" The other defendants
are said to be ready to make similar
motions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
viii Not Appoint a Democrat.

Chicago. Dec. 24.-In a statement in
which he said that he had rendered
the superior court judgeship Ito the
most tireless and fearless judge" who
had ever sat on the Cook county bench,
Elbridge Hanecy. Governor Yates in
formed a committee from the Demo
cratic county committee that in any case
he would not appoint Il Democrat TO
succeed Judge Jonas Hutchinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
BRITISH IN BLOODY
FIGHT IN SOMALILAND

London. Dec. 24-The war office to-
day received a dispatch from Maj.
Gen. Sir Charles Egerton. dated at
kerrit, Somaliland. saying 700 British
and native troops had surprised 1000
dervisheS near BALDWIN. The engage
ment lasted three hours. The enemy's
casualties were 50 killed and 100
wounded. The British loss was two
killed. four wounded and one missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Sent EN- All to Jail.

Telluride. Colo. Dec "a - Sheriff
Rutan has sent twelve of the union
miners arrested for alleged intimida-
ton of non-union men to the MOntrose
Jail. He refuses to give his reasons
for the action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
They just Carried on. the safe.

Boulder. Mont, Dec. 24--Cracksmen
entered the saloon of Harris X Ander-
son at ElkhOrn and stole the iron safe.
which they carried away on Il sled a
quarter of mile from town The
robbers then blew the safe open and
secured about $1,000 in gold coin and
iewelry valued at $50. The safe was
the banking place of many men i'm the
camp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Nan Dine, Nieder-
meier and Roeski. three of the car
barn bandits, are not so desperate as
they were when arrested and are pre-
pairing to delay their trials, on the
grotesque ground they fear lynch
law
Attorney Isadore PIotke has made a
long affidavit for his client, Emil
Roeski, which will be used in an aPpli-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
DID JOB AFTER THE
-
CHICAGO METHOD
Robbers Murder SerVian Statesman
and Family in Their
Home.

Belgrade, Servia. Dec 24.-Former
State Counselor DavidoVics. the Oldest
and richest man in Belgrade. and his
wife and daughter were murdered to-
day by three men who attempted to
rob his h@Dse. Two servants were IA
tail Y wdHF6sd and Others dangerously
iniured!zsSgte of the murderers was
captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Never Do Know tn. Men.

South McAlester. l. T.. Dec. "a. -
The money safe in the Krebs pOStof-
flee was blown open by two unknown
men. and several hundred dollars in
postage stamps secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
DREYFUSS CASE
TO BE REOPENED
Commission Recommends Taking Up
the Famous Trial
Again.

Paris. Dec 24.-The Dreyfuss com
mission today unanimously recon-
mended the revision Of the case by
the criminal branch of tae court of
cessation. The court will assemble
next month to hear the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
WINDOW GLASS TRUST
SECURES A CHARTER
Incorporated in New Jersey With
Capital Stock of ST.
100000.

PittSburg, Dec 24.-A charter was
granted today in New Jersey to the
Manufacturers Window Glass com
pany. the proposed combination of
the principal interests i'm the country.
The capital stock is S1.00O.OO0. The
company has not vet been perfected,
but the promoters are confident the
plan Will be successful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Mayor OF Philadelphia Prevents
Poultry Show at Faneui1 Hall

Boston, Dec. 24-Permission to use
historic old Faneuil hall for an exhi-
bition of poultry was denied by Mayor
Collins in message to the board of
aldermen, which had granted the priv
ilege to the New England Light Brah-
ma club. L regard such use of Fan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
BRYAN REACHES BERLIN:
GREETED BY A BIMETALIsT

Berlin. Dec. 24.-William j. Bryan
arrived here today from St. Peters
burg. He was met by DR.. Otto Abr
endt. member of the reichstag and
one of the principal advocates of hi
metallism in Germany. Bryan goes to
Copenhagen tonight and returns here
SATURDAY..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
CHARLES F. FOX PROMOTED
BY POSTAL TELEGRAPH CO.

DeS MoineS. Dec. 24.-CharIeS +.
FCN, manager OF the Postal Telegraph
company at this place. has been APP
pointed superintendent of the newly
created districts including Iowa and
Dakota, with headquarters at Des
MuiueS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
BIG COLLIERIES CLOSE
FOR HOLIDAY SEASON

Reading. Pa. Dec. 24.-AlI collieries
of the Reading company shut down
this evening. to remain idle until Jan.
{. y hundred and seventy-fve thoGs-
and men and boys Will be out of en-
pIoyment temporarily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24

euil hall as illegitimate and substan-
tally a proclamation, wrote the may
or. The hall j. "A resort of all pa
triotic visitors who come to Boston,
and its use for poultry exhibition or
any kindred show ridicules and con-
tennis its sacred memories"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
NO HOPEFOR CHINA
That Is the Opinion of as Good a
Judge as WI Tung
Fang.
he DEsPAIRs OF HIS COUNTRY
Helpless in a Situation Where She
Should Be Somewhat Potential
as a Factor.

Peking. Dec 2I.-The two members
of the diplomatic corps at the Chinese
capital whose opinions regarding the
present critical condition of affairs in
the Far East are probably most val
liable are Japanese Minister Unchida
and Sir Ernest Mason Satowa. who for
three years has represented the British
government at Peking. 1t is no secret
that both see only Il faint prospect of
war befngaverted Minister Satowa was
connected with the British diplomatic
service in Japan for a quarter of
century. He is one of the greatest liv-
ing authorities on Japanese history
and literature. and is in constant COM
munication with the foremost states
men of Japan.
He Says Japan Will Fight.
He is quoted as saying that any one
who imagines that Japan will not fight
for what she cOnceiveS to he her great
est interests does not know the Japan
ese people. Minister Unchida is an adj
herent of the Young Japan party"
and has always advocated war. if nee
essa"y to secure the evacuation of
Manchuria. Sir Robert Hart, director
of Chinese imperial maritime customs,
says that he fears China will be the
chief sufferer of the war should it oc-
cur. for she might be ground between
the two millstones.
Decadence of All Sin.
The decadence of the Chinese gov
ernment has never been more COM
when her ministers go from legation
to legation imp1oring other govern
ments to help China, without any
thought of China helping herself. There
is absolutely no strong man among
the ruling ministers no Prince
Chung, Marquis TSeng or Ii Chang
all are venerable conservatives like
Prince Ching. Wu Tung Fang. the
weIl-known eX-minister to the United
States tells his official friends that
he despairs of Chinas future. Il
see no hope" he says. for China.
The partition of the empire sooner or
ltaer is inevitable"
WI Tung Wants to Resign.
He is disgusted with official life at
Peking, and proposes to resign his pO-
experience is that of the majority of
the enlightened Chinese officials He
did good work in negotiating the COM
mercial treaties recently signed, and
was summoned to Peking and given
the vice presidency of the board of
commerce. The president of this i'm
pOrtant board is Prince Tsai-Chen. a
youth whose only qualification is the
fact that he took Il hurried trip around
the world when he represented China
at the coronation of King Edward.
Yet He Has Veto on wu.
Yet he vetOeS most of the practical
proposals made by the other mem
bers of the board. The greatest dis
couragement prevails among the pro-
vinciaI officials who cone to Peking.
They all declare that they never he
fore found the government so lacking
in able mem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Russian Markets Ouiet.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 24.-Hopeful-
ness i'm official circles of pacific set
tIement Of the Russo-.Iapanes dispute
was reflected today on the bourse,
which has largely recovered from the
nervousness which has prevailed for
several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
If Colombia Makes an
Attack on Pan
anna.
so REYES TELEGRAPHS
Is Now Fastening to
Complete His
Mission.

Washington. Dec. n - War on
Panama means war with the United
States" iS the substance of cablegrams
which General Rafael Reyes. the Co
lOmbian minister. is sending to the BO-
gotta government and 10 his more in
fluential followers throughout COlum-
bia. Realizing the gravity of the sit
uation General Reyes is endeavOring to
bring the Colombian people face 10
face with the situation as he knows
il here He is convinced that the
United States viii not permit Il COlOnI-
bian army 10 land within the territory
of Panama.
General Reyes, with the assistance
of DR.. Herran and the United Statesan
lawyer whom he has employed is ac-
lively engaged in the preparation OF
his communication TO the state depart
ment. He is not certain when this
will be completed. hut no time will be
lost i'm presenting to Secretary Hay.
Heretofore General Reyes has not been
in any hurry to complete his mission
in Washington. thinking that in the
meantime the war feeling in Colombia
would SubSde. Dispatches. however.
which he has received from President
MarrOquin and from influential Colom-
bianS. have caused him to hasten his
work
1t is his present intention to return
to Colombia and assume personal COM
mand of the army as soon as he has
filed his statement at the state de-
partment III Colombian quarters il is
pointed out that unless General Reyes
soon returns the war party in BOgOta
will gain the upper hand. and his
hitherto predominant influence there
will be seriously injured.
Panama Registers Kick.
Washington. Dec 24.-The republic
of Panama. through its minister. NJ.
Bunau-Narilla. has filed its first pro
test against the action of United
States official affecting matters per-
tanning to that republic. The Pana-
ma consul at san Francisco. r. Arias
Feraud. Jr.. has notified him. Bunau-
Narilla. that the postal authorities of
that city have refused to accept regis
tered mail or parcel post addressed to
the republic of Panama. The consul
states that these authorities insist on
mail being addressed "Republic of Co
lombia." The postmaster general has
ordered the San Francisco office to rec
ognize the new republic.
Recognized by Cuba.
Washington. Dec. 24.-NIinister Que
Sada has received cablegram inform
ing him the Cuban government has
formally recognized the republic of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Mcclellan Takes Oath.

New York. Dec. -Mayor-elect
George b. Mcclellan took the oath of
Office today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Recognized by Cuba.

Washington. Dec. 24.-Ninister Que
sada has received cablegram inform
ing him the Cuban government has
formally recognized the republic of
Panama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-24
Then There Was a VviId Scene.
Fast Mail wrecked.

Mexico, Mo. Dec. 2i.-Thc Wabash
fast mail collidcd with cattle train
between Mexico and Benton City early
today Engineer Witten. of he freight
is believed to be under the wreck. The
fireman of the freight. head brakeman
and two tramps were injured. No pas
sengers were hurt. The engines were
demolished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-06
Use Aliens Foot Ease.

\ powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nerv-
Gus and hot, and get tired easily. If
you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools
the feet, and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrow-
ing nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold b. all druggists and
shoe stores. for % cents. Trial pack
age free. address Allen S. Olmstead
lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-06
IN OPERATION SOON
OiIcIoth Plant Machinery Will Be
in Place in a Few
Weeks.
RUNNING FULL FORCE JUNE
Capacity of Factory Will Event
ually Be In
creased.

The Installing of machinery at the
plant of the Standard Table Oilcloth
company at the west end of the city
is progressing rapidly now and it is
believed by the officers of the com
pany on the ground that the first
manufactured product will he turned
out within the next three weeks.
The material that will be used is
arriving and being slowed away. None
of the skilled laborers that it will be
necessary to bring here from the
plants of the company in the east
have arrived as yet and they will not
be brought here till the last moment.
The greater portion of the work
about the plant will be done by UNI
skilled labor. and therefore the ma
jority of the hands will be taken from
this vicinity.
The plant will be placed in opera
ton gradually and the number of
men employed will be increased from
time to time till by June it is hoped
the entire plant will be running at
full capacity and over 100 men will
be at work. The factory, as at pres
ent arranged, Will manufacture only
table oilcloth and enameled cloth, the
latter being such as is used in the
manufacture of buggy tops