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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
TRUST EXPANSION
Now After the Valuable iron and
Copper Ore Beds in Sweden
and Norway.
HAS MADE ONE GoBBLE ALREADY
Peril and Talk of Govern
ment Owne rship.

London. Jan. 31.-Great interest is be-
ing manifested by the British metal
trade in the iron-mining situation in
Sweden. 1t is thought that the Swed-
ish politicians intend to force the gov
ernment to nationalize the mines and
subsequently to extend the same proc
ess TO all the other natural resources
of the country. The movement is IA
vored by the people because they are
convinced that only the government
can prevent industrial Sweden from
passing into the hands of the trusts
and thus being dominated by foreign
erS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31

HaZIeton. Pa. Jan. 31.-The fast eX-
press train from Wilkesbarre for Phlla-
phia on the Schuylkill valley division
of the Pennsylvania railroad collided
head-on last evening with a freight
train near Lofty. nine miles south OF
HazletOn The dead are: Robert Moy-
er. engineer. Sud Fred Gearhadt. fire
man-of the freight train. Seriously
injured: Israel Carey. engineer ana
John Smith. ireman-of thepassenSer;
Harry Hayward (colOred porter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
C1ergy 1nterested in enc NIarriage Law.

KenOsha, Wis. Jan. 31.-The men,
bers of the clergy in KenOsha are Civ
ing every aid possible to the movement
that has been started for the revival
of the marriage laws of the state. Be
fore the passage of the present law
Kenosha was the Mecca of Chicago
couples desiring to wed in secret. but
the law requiring five days license has
made this impossible. The ministers
of this city have lost thousands of dol
lars nv the passage of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
PROSPERITY CONTINUES
Dun & Co. See No Clouds I'm the Trade
Horizon Except a Shortage in
Furnace Fuel.

New York, Jan. 31.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade today
says: Domestic trade and industry
continue 10 prosper. while the fuel sit
uatiOn has grown less disturbing
through the special efforts of transport
ers, aided to 10 small degree by mild
weather. Distribution of other prod
uctS has been restricted by the dis
elimination in favor of coal. and ship
pers are impOrtunate. Advance bust
ness in spring deliveries is very heavy,
and fall contracts are also placed lib
orally. Favorable returns of railway
earnings are constantly issued.
Miles of loaded cars and thousands
of tons of coke piled i'll the yards at
ConnellSville tell the story of condi-
tionS i'll the iron and steel industry
fuel shortage at the furnaces. BY Civ
ing coal, live stock and perishab BILE
goods precedence over all other freight,
the railroads helped, consumers every
where. but ut the expense of the lead
ing manufacturing industries. Foot
wear is firm. with an advancing ten
dency Both sole and upper leather
are more active. Hides sold at un-
changed prices y better inquiry is
noted for cotton goods. Mems wear
woOlens and wOrsteds for fall are now
fully opened, and buyers operate more
freely.
Failures for the week numbered 243
in the United States. against 301 last
year. and 30 in Canada. compared with
u vnop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
dmirarTaxlor to visit Indiana.

Washington. Jan. 31.-Rear Admiral
Henry c. Taylor, chief of the bureau
of navigation, who commanded the bat
tleship Indiana during the war with
Spain, has received Il letter from Gov
ernor Durbin. of Indiana. Informing
the admiral officially of the action of
the Indiana legislature in doing him
honor and Inviting him to Indianapo-
lis Feb. 23 To receive the sword pre-
sented him 10y Indiana. The admiral
accepts the invitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
GOV. TAFT PARDONS
FILIPINO LABOR LEADER

Manila. Jan. 31.-Gov. Taft has par
doned isabelle de Los Reyes. the Fill
pino labor leader convicted under the
Spanish law forbidding combinations
to enhance the price OF labor. of con
spiracY and threats of violence. The
governor took the ground the law
was unAmerican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Had a Tip on the Thugs.

Elgin. Ills. Jan. 31.-At daybreak
an attempt II crack the large safe in
c. +. Halls Dundee store was made.
The proprietor had n tip in advance
and stationed two men in the store.
Greatly to their surprise. they saw one
of their own neighbOrs, a young man
who is a plumber. crawling toward
the safe. The surprise must have been
mutual. but stiIl the young thug got
9w9V
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
ALL TURNED DOWN
Operators Not Anxious to Make
Peace With
Miners.
MITCHELL PRESENTS HIS DEMANDS
ceded-IlIinois Also Wants q
Few Concessions.

indianapolis, Jan. 31.-At the open
session of the miners and operators
joint wage conference today the scale
committee made a formal report
which showed that on the prelimina-
ry vote in executive session yester-
day the operators voted unanimously
not 10 grant the increase in wages in
standards of mining that were de
manded by the miners. All the de
mands adopted by the miners were
voted on separately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Not One.

"Just one" said the lover as he stood
upon the stoop with his girl; lust
one
Just L. said the mother, putting her
head out of the bedroom window above.
'Well, guess it amt so late as that
but it's pretty near Il, and you'd better
be going or her father will be down.
And the lover took his leave with a.
sad pain at his heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Justi Speaks for Illinois Operators.
Automobile show In London.

London. Jan. 31.-The automobile
show at the Crystal palace is by far
the largest held in this country. Be
tween 500 and 600 cars are exhibited,
besides 120 circulating on the grounds
for the use of prospective purchasers.
The car which won the James Gordon
Bennett cup IN 1902 is among those on
view. Although pleasure cars FREEDOM
mate. many heavy transport vehicles
are exhibited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
CALLED TO HIS DOOR
AND MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT

Pittsburg, Jan. sc. L. Allison, a
prominent real estate broker, was
called to the door of his home early
this morning and probably fatally
shot by an unknown person. 1t is
said the shooting is the result of po-
litical trouble.
After an examination of the wound
this morning the physicians stated
Allison was not fatally hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
CHINESE AUTHORITIES
sQUELCH AN OUTBREAK

Canton. Jan. 31.-The Chinese au-
thorities have captured arms. ammu-
milton and commissary stores col
lected for the ''reformers." and for
eign marines are patrolling Shamien.
a suburb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Died in a Negro Resort.

Armstrong. Mo. Jan. 81. = Harry
O'Donnell. aged % years, of Mont
pelier. Ind. died here yesterday as the
result of bullet wound he received
while involved in quarrel with ne
groes in a negro resort in Fayette, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
DivinIty students on a Strike.

Detroit. Jan. 31.-The entire senior
class of tEenty-nine divinity students
at the Polish seminary struck for re
forms in the way of better food. laun-
dry work. more respect to the seniors
from the juniors. etc. Father Dom
browski. the director. refused to re-
ceive their petition and demanded an
apology The students refused to give
it and they were expelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
To Prevent Robbing the Mail.

Washington, Jan. 81. - The house
committee on postOftices and post roads
has authorized a favorable report on Il
bill by Gardner of Michigan TO pre-
vent robbing the mail" etc. 1t pro-
vides for a system of post check notes
which are made exchangeable mt mon
ey order postoffices and banks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
New German Minister Arrives.
FRANCE ENTERS A PROTEST
Cannot Agree That the British and Ger
mars Shall Have Preference.

mars Shall Have Preference.
Washington. Jan. 31.-A series of
events is in prospect that will have
tendency to bring on the field of the
Venezuelan debt dispute another allied
force-that of the United States and
France. with various smaller states
trailing in behind. France by negotia-
tfOns and treaty obtained from Nene-
zuela an agreement to pay the debt
she owed Frenchmen by installments.
The United States has a claim against
Venezuela which was allowed by a
CON mission appointed by both govern
ments.
Now here comes Great Britain and
Germany, whose claims have been
fiOuted by the Venezuelan government,
and they proceed to force a settlement
by blockading Venezuelan ports. That
would not trouble Uncle Sam and the
French if the allies did not now claim
that before any other nations can get
into Venezueia's bank balance they
(Great Britain and Germany must
first have been paid their claims.
France protests and holds up her nego-
tiated agreement and treaties.
The United States has not protest
ed vet. but there is no telling what
may happen. Bowen. who is acting
for Venezuela is very energetic against
the contention of the allies. France
will make representations to the allies
in the matter, which will take time,
and the end of the trouble, which
looked in sight few days ago, is
somewhere in the dim future now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
MILITARY PRECAUTIONS
IN VIEW OF BIG STRIKE

Amsterdam. Jan. 31.-CavaIry and
marines from various stations have
been brought here to reinforce the
local garrison in view of the strike
eyentualtieS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Th.r. seI43e1.2e Mis.Inp.

Sioux City Ia. Jan. 31.-SensationaI
disclosures are made in the report Of
George f. Sparks as expert accountant,
who examined the books of Cutting &
Willett, of the Otto bank, under orders
of the trustee in bankruptcy. The re-
port was submitted to Chauncey l..
JOY. referee in bankruptcy. 1t shows
S214.391. 90 not accounted for on the
books of the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
CRUISER CRUSHES
A TORPEDO BOAT
British Iron Clad Runs Down Small
War Craft With Loss
of Life.

Corfu, Jan. 31.-The British cruiser
Pioneer ran into a torpedo boat de-
stroyer near here today. Thirteen
persons are reported drowned.
The torpedo boat destroyer run
down by the Pioneer was the Orwell.
She was cut through at the coming
tower during the nights naval op-
erations and her fore part sank in
deep water, taking down Is men. On
ly two bodies were recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
WIN sue Mavor Ame., Bondsmen.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Jan. 31.-Judge
Harrison. speaking for the entire dis
trict bench, in open court yesterday d.
rected the county attorney to com
mence suit 20 collect the forfeited
bonds of ex-Mayor Ames and to make
every effort 70 secure the arrest and
return of that indicted official.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
sensationaI Divorce suit.

Ann ArbOr. Mich. Jan. 31.-JOhn f.
Mills. of Port Huron. is made defend
ant in a sensational divorce suit filed
in Port Huron by his wife. Cora NJ.
Mills. Minnie Kent. of Ann Arbor. is
named as correspondent. Miss Kent
has long been known for her striking
beauty. She has been acquainted with
Mills for the past six wears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Would Put Lumber on the Free List.

ST. Paul, Jan. 31.-The house has
adopted n senateresolution asking Min
nesota senators and representatives to
favor the repeal of the tariff on lum-
Der. which is declared to he con
trary TO the principle of protection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
sipbt of BIood sbocks MT. 10,

Chicago, Jan. 31.-Fifteen Blackfoot
Indians are in Chicago, seeing the
sights. but tLey couldn't stand the
blood at the stock yards. One of them
tainted and three more were sick at
their stomachs. The rest covered up
their eyes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31

1t is j. +. Scherr's intention to race
his. best string in the east next year.
commencing at Westchester. n
Swiss cowbells have been introduced
into the Himaiayas as protection for
cattle against tigers. The tigers are
said to run as soon as they hear the
bells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
sA.aters Arc barred to Girls.

Beloit, Wis, Jan. 31.-Sweaters as
an article of apparel have been forbid
den by the faculty of the Beloit college
so far as the custom refers to the Co
eds. The dean has pronounced the
sweater immodest and in the future
the girl with athletic incIinations will
wear shirtwaists or similar garments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Kansas Farmers Combine.

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 31.-A Kansas
branch of the Farmers Cooperative
Grain and Live Stock association has
been organized. 1t will build or buy
elevators at suitable points in Kansas
and adjoining states and territories: to
buy grain directly from the farmers
and sell it in the best markets, divid-
ing the profits among the stOckhold-
erS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
HEAVY FIRE LOSSES
IN THE WEST AND EAST

Sacramento. Cal, Jan. 3l.-The
great department store of Weinstocll,
Lubin & Co. was destroyed by fire this
morning. Frank Kasebolt. a fireman.
was killed by a falling wall. Several
others were badly injured. The loss
may reach half a million. The proper
" is heavily insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Sudden Death of a Judge.

Lawrencebug. Ind, Jan. 31.-Judge
O. r Roberts dropped deadinthes street
ut Aurora. from heart failure. Wednes-
day night. He was apparently in
good health up to the time of his
death. He was born near Lower Man
chester. Ind, June Il. 1884. graduated
from the State university in 1887. and
served in the legislature from 1868 to
1851
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Afraid of "NIorgauizatlon."
Our Trusts Are at Work.

ChriStiania. Jan. .3l.-BOth the Swed-
ish and Norwegian companies engaged
in the exploitation of the great copper
finds in the districts of Finmarken and
NOrrbOtten have entered the American
trust. American engineers will arrive
about the beginning of summer and
immediately set about constructing
large works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
John p. Jones. .F,tber of the Senate

Washington. Jan. 31.-Senator John
z. Jones. of Nevada. who will be sue
ceeded March 4 by Francis G. New
lands. is known as the father of the
United States senate. He has been
connected with the upper house of con-
gress continuously since 1878.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Iowa Mon vi.lt. s.. Louls.

st. Louis, Jan. 31.-Several members
of the Iowa commission Thursday in
spected the Worlds fair grounds. The
state capitol of Iowa is to be repro
duced by the commission on the site
allotted Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Nof Ready.

An editor, replying to certain rumors
as to his financial condition. says:
''The statement that we are about TO
fail is without foundation. We haven't
money enough for that-not YETI
Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
S....e and Hou,e I'm BrieG

Washington. Jan. 81. - The senate
did nothing yesterday except some
routine business, the whole day being
given to a tribute to the late Senator
Mcmillan, of Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Fire Works . Loss of $4,000.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. Jan. 81. - Fire
Thursday totally destroyed the skirt
and shirtwaist factory of the Isabelle
Manufacturing company. The loss is
So. 900. partially covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
,rIchigan State Fair at Pontiac.

Pontiac, Mich, Jan. 31.-The direc-
tors of the state fair at their meeting
here decided TO hold this years fair in
Pontiac After this year permanent
location will be decided upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
AND BREAKS HIS HEAD

Rome, Jan. 31.-MOnsignor Deneck-
ere, secretary of St. Peters, fell down
the stairs of his residence today, frac-
turing his skull He died instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
]. N. w. RUMBLE
DIES IN CHICAGO
Second Iowa Congressman Succumbs
to Cancer-Other
Obituary.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-Representative
John y. w. RumPle, of the Second
Iowa district. died at St. Luke.s hos
pital this morning from cancer. He
had been in the hospital practically
all winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31

New York, Jan. 31.-Fire was dis
covered in the upper floors of the as
say office in the sub-treasury this af-
ternoon. 1t had been smoldering for
some time. doing considerable dam
age, but was soon brought under con-
troll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
NO MATERIAL CHANGE
INJ.D. LONGS CONDITION

Boston. Mass. Jan. 31.-The condi-
tion of Former Secretary of the Navy
Long remained unchanged this fore
noon. He passed a comfortable night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Bill in Equity Against
Rock Island Reor-
ganization
CHARGEDAS FRAUDS"
By Minor Stockholders
proceedings Against
the Trust.

Chicago. Jan. 31.-A bill in equity
was filed here today in the state cir
cult court by c. H. Nenner & Co. of
Boston, through counsel. against the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific Rail-
way company, of Iowa: the Rock ISL
and company. of New Jersey; the
Central Trust company. of New York,
and the officers. directors and promi-
nent stuckholde of those companies,
attacking the validity of the late re-
organization of the Rock Island Rail-
way system and the legality of the is
sue of S75.OOO.OO0 of new stock. de-
manding that the Iowa and New Jer-
sey companies be declared frauds
as created in violation of the Illinois
constitution, and the Central Trust
company. holders of the stock and
bonds of the consolidated roads. be
enioined from voting the stock or act
ing as trustees in Illinois.
Also that the officers be declared
guilty of fraud ON the minority of the
stockholders and receiver he APP
pointed for the stock properties.
Nenner 4 Co. claim to represent Il
ma jority of the dissenting stockhold-
ers. About 100000 is represented in
the bill.
After Another Corporation.
Boston. Mass. Jan. 31.-.Ioseph +.
Doherty and Thomas j. Egan. in be-
half of themselves and other stock
holders of the Bay State Gas COM
panN. of Delaware brought 1t bill i'm
equity in the superior court today
against the Mercantile Trust com
pany. of New York. and others. with
a view to having four Boston gas
companies ordered to meet the sink
ing fund requirements and interests
of the United Gas bonds and turn
over the excess to the Bay State Gas
company. The damages are placed at
S1O.OOO.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
SuHpiciOn.

Once give your mind to suspicion and
there will be sure to be food enough
for it In the stillest night the air Is
filed with sounds for the wakeful ear
that is resolved to listen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
But There's Trouble Ahead.

Stockholm. Jan. 31.-In a bill that
is about to he introduced in the riks-
dag it is provided that the govern
ment- shall purchase the Gelivare and
Kirunivare iron mines. The measure
it is said. also contains provision for
the imposition of an export duty on
ore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31

ST. Clair. Mich. Jan. 3I.-Hon Jus
tine Il. Whiting. former member of
congress and prominent in state dem
ocratic politics. died at his home here
today after an illness of over week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
Ono L. of Very High Grade.

Mr.. Queen. the associate editor of
The IronmaSter. said: The copper
and iron kings are going TO make Il
great fight to gain control of the de-
posits of those metals in Sweden and
Norway. Swedish iron ore is particu-
larly forcing itself on the attention of
steelmakers. The ore is of high grade.
being alOst free from phosphorus and
therefore immensely valuable for mix
ing with ores of too high phosphoric
quality. 1t i also better than the ores
of Venezuela, Cuba and Spain.''
Afraid of "MorganizatIon."
British steelmakers are beginning to
bring the Swedish ore to Great Brit
ain in large quantities. Canadians
have also recognized its value. The
Dominion Iron and Steel company has
ordered large shipments. Under these
circumstances it is not surprising that
the Swedes are trying to save their
vast properties from ''mOrganiZatiOn." :"
The Stockholm government apparent
ly realizes that it is possible to operate
the mines protitably and at the same
time get large revenue from an ex-
port duty on Gre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31

priation bill as a rider. The PROPOSE
tion was strongly antagonized, but IT
carried by a two-thirds vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
SEARCH FOR A COMMON RATIO
Subject Brought Up by Communications
from Mexico and China.

Washington. Jan. 31.-The executive
branch of tho government is not dis
posed to cease its efforts to bring about
an adjustment of the ratio of gold and
silver currency in the Orient, and in
other silver using countries. with the
mere presentation to congress of the
Mexican and Chinese notes Thursday.
These notes urged that the United
States should join with silver-using
countries in an effort, as the president
puts it in his message, inclosing the
aUDeaIs of China and Mexico: ITO
restore and maintain n fixed relation
ship between the moneys of the gold
standard countries and the silver-using
countries"
The president recommends that 1.-The
executive be given sufficient powers
to lend the support of the United States
in such manner and to such degree
as he may deem eXpedient to the pur-
poses of the two governments" Sec
retary Root, who is opposed to the
amended Philippine currency bill, is
particularly urgent in seeking to rem
edy the evil financial conditions in the
Philippines caused in large part by
fuctua ting currency ratios, while Sec
retary Hay is interested in the prOpo-
sition because it promises to at once
alleviate the friction now existing as
result of the Chinese indemnity ques-
tion.
The secretary also is looking into
the future toward the enlargement of
United States trade i'll South and Cen
tral America, where silver is still the
standard of value Therefore the propo-
sitiOn will be laid before congress to
appoint commission of three MEM
bers-men expert in financial matters
to act as representatives of the Unit
ed States in an international money
conference on the lines Indicated by
Mexico and China or in consultation
directly or in fact in any line of in
ternatlonal exchange that promises sue
cess.
Bills Passed by Senate.
Washington. Jan. 31.-The senate to-
day passed the bill creating the gen
eraI staff corps in the army. The law
is effective Aug. Is. Also the bill with
reference to extraditing fugitives
from justice from the Philippine isl
ands.
Washington, Jan. 31.-The senate
committee on agriculture today
agreed to place the omnibus state
hood bill on the agricultural appro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-31
ANOTHER PHILIPPINE SULTAN
DEPARTS FROM EARTH

Manila. Jan. 31.-The sultan of
Maciu is dead of cholera.