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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
HEAD Is CUT OFF
Herman \. Miller Run Down 10y Rock
Island Switch Tr~'p at
Moline Cross l..
CROWD WITNESSES TRAGEDY
Unfortunate Man is Warned by Flag
man to Wait Until Gates are
Raised. But Gives no Heed.

Herman A. Miller, 81 years of age.
was knocked down by 4 Rock Island
switch train at the Fifteenth street
crossing. Moline. ut 9 o'clock Satur-
day evening, and before he could re-
cover his feet. the car wheels passed
over his neck. completely severing the
head from the body.
No one was blamed for the fatality
by the jury impanelled TO inquire into
the cause of death by Coroner l.. V.
EckEart Miller was with two com
panions The crossing gates were
down and there was a large crowd of
people waiting for the engine that
was working in the yards to move
from the crossing in order that they
would be permitted to pass.
Miller. when, with his friends, he
started through the gates, was warn
ed by the fiagman. according to the
testimony before the inquest, that
there was danger and that they had
best remain with the crowd and have
a little patience, as the train was get
ting ready to move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
RIVER FORECAST.

4 slight rising tendency in the Mis-
sissippi viii be general between Da
buque and Muscatine by Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
Arbitration.

The declaration in the ST. Louis
platform in favor of arbitration is one
that appeals to my sense of fairness.
Nations and states have employed to
advantage this method of settling dis
puted questions, states have invoked
its aid with good results. and individ-
uais frequently have resort to it in adj
justing questions of difference. The
Hague Tribunal, representing the SEN
jimcnt of Cancellation, is the highest
practical expression OF intelligent
thought on this subject. The princi-
pies of arbitration are the same.
whether governing in the great court
of nations or applied in the affairs of
industrial life. It's permanent estab
liShment as a part of the industrial
system of the country, upon a basis
of mutual consent of all parties to a
controversy. would insure more friend
ly relations between employer and
employed, for the interest of the work
ingman and the employer is identical.
1t affords a safe and equitable method
of determining differences that may
arise and has been called "a reasonable
and natural mode of settling such
disputes. The spirit of arbitration is
kindred to the love of law and order.
1t is the arbitcr of peace instead of
war, and makes for happiness instead
.of sorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
Licensed to Wed.

S. f. Durfee ........... TislilWa. Ill
Mrs. Julia b. Crandall. .Tiskilwa, ILL.,
Frank n. Nelson .............Mo Moline
Miss Cora b. AsWege ..... Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
j. Nj. BUFORD
GENERAL INSURANCE

GENERAL INSURANCE
AGENT.
The old fire and time tried companies
represented. Rates as low as
any reliable company
can afford.
YOUR PATRONAGE is SOLICITED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
Local seIf-government.

Local self-government, that came to
us not as the gift of the national gov
eminent. but as the legitimate out
come of the reserve powers of the
state and of the people. is the very
corner stone of our political structure,
and the best assurance OF liberty regu-
lated by law. 1t can only be main
taiaed by strict observance of the limi-
tations of the federal constitution. The
democratic party has always resisted,
and will continue to resist the en-
crCachment by it's enemies upon the
fundamental right of the people of the
several states. All power comes from
the people, and should be surrendered
only in the interests of the people,
and whenever this power is used for
selfish interests it is not only an abuse,
but usurpation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
IN INSURANCE..
Charles E. HodgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American Ins. Co. Newark, y. j..
Continental Ins. New York
Agricultural ms. CO.......New York
Traders Ins. Co. Chicago. Ill.
Williamsburg ms. CO......New York
New Hampshire ms. Co. n. Hampshire
North German Ins. Co.. New York
American InS. Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, Ill.
Office, room 3, Buford block. Rates
as low rs consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
sPAINs KING NOT RETRoTHED
Premier Maura Denies Report That
Alfonso is to Wed.

Madrid, Oct. 3.-Prime Minister
Maura denies the report that King
Alfonso is betrothed to the Duchess
Marie Antoinette of MecklenburS-
Schwerin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03

In coal il Is quality that makes
heat. its quality that retains tit is
quality that makes possible con-
combustible part of it. leaving n
light. clean ash. lastly its quail
ity that lessons your fuel bill
you're not paying for dirt, refuse
or Unburnables. The coal we han
die. both hard and soft. deserves
all the good things We and our
patrons say for it. y ton will talk
as loudly as a carload.
e. q. ERAEkP
Telephone 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
Civil Service.

Offices are created and filled in pur
suance of law TO carry on the govern
ment. and not to further party ambi-
tiOns and the selfish purpose of any
citizen. Many of the hunded thousand
federal Officeholders, servants OF all
the people. while under salary, are now
vigorously. some Covertly and some
openly. working and contributing in the
present campaign TO secure the success
Of the republican party. in defiant VIC
lation Of the civil service laws, rules
and regulations. Several members Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03
Race Issue.


All lovers of their country must dep
recate the rehabilitation by the repub-
lican party Of disappearing race is
sue. at a time when every effort should
be made to promote rather than retard
the progress which was being made in
the states where slavery had existed.
toward kindlier relations between the
two races. The revival of this issue,
with all its attendant evils. must of
necessity retard the Development of
the southern states, whose people are
struggling with conditions left by the
war, and seriously interferes with the
industrial progress of both races.
Fraud in the Public Service.
Peculation and fraud in the public
service under the present administra-
ton, especially in the pOstoffice and
land department. reached sucn pro-
portions that knowledge of the evils
became public property. Prosecutions
naturally followed, but a thorough and
impartial investigation by congress.
proposed and urged BY the democrat
ic minority. was refused by the repub-
Leans at the mandate. it is believed
of the administration. Congress ad-
journed earlier than at any long SEES
is believed. Of preventing further agi-
tatiOn of the question. and in an eff
fort to cuTtail expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03

people is made possible only by
tariff that on this article is entirely
too high.
The average selling price of hun
dred articles. taken principally from
the iron and steel list, is found TO be
about 20 per cent higher in this coun-
try than abroad. Relief from these
conditions will only come through the
success of the democratic party. which
stands for a wise. conservative and
gradual change in the tariff laws.
which will eQualiZe the burdens of tax
alton and make honest competition
possible. But in making such changes
its purpose Will be To legislate with
due regard 70 the labor and capital in
volved in industrial enterprises.
Trusts.
It is estimated that there are in the
United States between two and three
hundred combinations of capital and
corporate interests. known as trusts.
which have grown up in the last few
years under republican rule. Some of
them are so conducted as TO be PERM
cious and harmful to tie general in
terest. With the power they are able
to exert. they can lessen competition,
control prices and regulate TO their
own advantage the law of supply and
demand. Individual effort is helpless
against such rivals. and the natural
right of all persons to barter and trade
is unnaturally restricted. The effect of
these trusts is to control or monOpO-
lie, and these mOnopOlies, when I'M
restrained. seem to produce conditions
which bring about strikes and dis
order, and disturb the business affairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-03

II. G. DAVIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Formerly H
$500, $1,000
and $500

Made of Zbelines, Venetians, Serges and Chew
it's Imported fabrics complete color and size
range. The suits beautiful-pre- eminently sty
lish short, three quarter and long peblums close
semi-ftting single, double and triple capes, stole
fronts trimmed with bands, braids and ornaments.
This lot includes our entire stock of medium priced
suits, which as you know was without peer in
Birmingham. Choice $1175. Values $500 to
$500 Wonderful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Formerly IN IL
$4,000 and
$500, "

The former prices quoted correctly These
are bona fde $4,000 and $500 suits. The lot
braces entire stock of rich and exclusive styles
Made of imported fabrics-lustrous shaggy zibelines,
fine, firm, smoothe cloths. The choice of shades is
almost unlimited Trimmed deliberately and richly,
but in good taste. New markets, Louis XIV and
Peb1ums. Choice S1675; actually worth $4,000 and
$500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
TEXAS HAS RICH
RADIUM DEPOSITS
P@S Women's Tailored Suits Marching
a.s@|| s- --- - -2
- Out at Qnick-Step Prices:
LLANo GOLD AND COAL FIELDS
ARE PRONOUNCED BY sclEN-
lists TO BE THE RICHEST IN
THE WORLD.

Austin. Tex. January S.-What IS
claimed to be the richest radium- bearing
earth in the world has been discovered in
the Llano gold and coal fields, 11o miles
north of this city.
Rumors of the discovery of earth bear
ing a large per cent of radium in the
I,lano district have been persistent for
some time and today these rumors were
verified by the return of a party of seien-
lists who had visited the mines 10 investi-
gate the reports.
These gentlemen state that the Llano
earth will produce a larger percentage OF
radium than that of any other known de-
posts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
WILL RAISE COTTON.
Mississippi Men STRAIT for Africa to
Conduct Experiments.

London. January 23.-John and Selby
Nicely, cotton experts from Mississippi
sailed from Liverpool for the west coast
of Africa today under the auspices OF the
British Cotton Growers association, The
Neelys. who are accompanied by three ne
groes from the southern cotton belt. Will
conduct exhaustive experiments in the
Sierra Leone district and also will visis
Nigria and report on the progress there
made IN cotton cultivation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
GREAT PRAIRIE FIRE
IS RAGING IN TEXAS
More Than 100000 Acres of Grazing
Land Has Already Been
Burned over.

Laredo, Tex, January 2s-Reports re-
ceived here by several large ranehmeu
are to the effect that an uncomfortable
praire fire is raging on their pastures fifty
miles east of this city
over 100000 acres of fine grazing land
has already been burned over, running the
pasturage until the spring rains restore
vegetation.
The recent frosts have made the grasses
Very dry. and they burn like tinder Hun
dreds of cowboys are making vigorous Ell
forts to check the flames but so FAR with
out success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

THE best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
nv druggists in every part Of the world
IA sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
soothing Syrup. and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
nv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOF'TENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND collie. and Is
+wentv-fye cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
EDITORS ARE EXPELLED.
Missouri Press Association Will Have
No Boodlers in Organization.

ST. Louis, January 2S-The Missouri
Press association in annual session
expelled former Lieutenant Governor John
A. Lee and I. l. Page. editor of the Bonnie
TIRE missouri STAR because of their al
legged connection with Doodle scandals
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
chances in the Southern Pacific.

New Orleans. January Exchanges will
go into effect In the passenger department
of the Southern Pacific railroad here on
February |. Mr.. S. f. Decker, at pres
emit assistant general passenger agent.
will become general agent of the pas
senger department and will be succeed
ed as assistant general passenger agent
by e. E. Pattaurs of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Kruger is In Good Health.

Mention, France January 2S.-The re-
port circulated in the United States from
THE Hague yesterday that former Presi-
dent Kruger is feeble is incorrect. Mr.
kruger is enjoying excellent health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Formerly RI
and $500, -

The values range from $40 to SIS The suits
are made of Zbelines, Chevots and Cloths-pure
wool fabrics. Mantaored throughout. Stylish
peblum coats cape effects, stole front, trimmed in
simple and good taste. Don't imagine that the lots
are broken or that the choosing is undesirable. The
size range in apple pie order and the variety is
plete. Two months more of wearing time. Forty
cents on the dollar to pay
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Limited Partnership.

From the Butte Inter Mountain.
4 Magistrate-Wil you take this man to
he your lawful husband, love, honor, and
obey him?
Mirinda--Look hyar, jedge' I'll gree TO
wash an iron fer dis Niger but amt
gwine ter low him ter boss me.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
San Domingo Situation Unchanged.

San Domingo. Tuesday, January 19.-The
United States cruiser Minneapolis left this
afternoon. News of the capture of Puerto
Plata by government forces was brought
here today by the French cruiser Jurien
de la Graviere. The situation here re-
mains here without change.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Combinations in the Senate.

Washington, January 22.-The senate to-
day in executive session confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations Fleming ID. Cheshic,
New York, consul general at Mukden,
China: Edwin V. Morgan. New York. con-
sui at Dalny, China; James w Davidson,
Minnesota, consul at Antung. China.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
and Cuba.

southern railway will have on sale daily
,,nt,, April 80. round trip winter excursion
t,cLets to principal resorts in Florida.
Noseau and Cuba. at greatly reduced
ra+ss Final limit May 81. 1904. Through
pullman sleeping car Birmingham to
Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled
ssyWinter Homes in Summer Lands"
FOR reservation, detailed information.
40 amply passenger office Morris hotel
Z huiiding. Telephone 6l7.
J. c. LUSK
i1-w-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Yanaer and Herrera to Fight.

Milwaukee, wis. January 2s-Penny
Yanger and Aurelia Herrera have agreed
on a fight in Butte Mont. on February
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Recognized Provisional Government.

San Domingo, Wednesday. January
20.-United States Minister Powell
recognized the provisional govern
ment of General Morales as the de
facto government of Santo Domingo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

We deliver our Coke TO
any address in the city
promptly. B. r. L & P. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

fecng quick radiance Therefore prices have been cut to the
quick these suits go marching out There three
lotshey arranged three racks upon the second
floor Describe them Impossible! The limitations of advertis
ing hedge and prevent from doing adequate justice to these
radiant suits Character in the Styles expression in the lines of
refined taste in the trimmings and decor
off STYLE leftover the beauty of the whole
lot Three prices $685. formerly $1,000 $1,000 and $500.
$l75 formerly $1,000, $1,000 and s25OO $l675 formerly
$4,000 and $500 These figures actual and real The suits
here ready verify them The prices average forty cents
the dollar Details follow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

cni1nnl Supplementary and High
l0UHUUL School books at cost. Stamp
5On0Vc mot required on these. Dew
0UUkO berry's Clearance Sale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

Who'll buy? Who'll buy? Tailored Suits; revised rates.
Richest ares rpes values that appeared Saks ader
semen.
Who needs suit? Who wants suit? Now is your OPP
pounity. Unparaeedthe values utterly macless From
the assured of the of this sale OF womens
tailored susbecause all the qualities that tend
blended in that it fail Splendid SUITS superb Styles
wonderfully low prices
Well put the story in a nutshell and be done with it. The
facts these We've 400 womens tailored suits the stock
peousy large for this of the year. February LIST is stock
taking day These cannot shall will
inventory them Quicsep prices the quickest for eff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
The Sale OF Shoes Sails Along.

law
will not aor goods from to season The fourth off affair
Those
the OF all who
reductions
ell
to realz
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
Rich Silk Waists, 90 or
Formerly S., Sc, 81, s. and So, VZ.UU

No owned too many silk waists 1t
you have two you lucky, if you have three you
are blessed. There are theatres and calls and par
ties and other affairs incident to the social wh1r that
demand silk waists. The price connections that
have been disturbing things throughout the store
have at last invaded the realm of waist. Never, I'M
til silk waists grow trees, will they be as cheap as
they today.
3OO-thinl of the quantity-are caught in the
cut price maelstrom and are offered at sacrifice
prices They sold formerly at IS, So, 81, So and 49,
and sold WE'LL Choice tomorrow, at
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-12
PUT THE FINISH
TO RUSSIAN FLEET
JAPANESE DO NOT THINK
1T WILL EVER AGAIN BE ABLE TO
MEET THEIR SHIPS.

Naval Experts at Toxic Think Jap
10 the Russian War Vessels at
Port Arthur, Descending the The
CRY That the Russians Themselves
Sought 10 Destroy Them to Keep
Them from Failing Into the Enc
my's Hands.
Toxic, Dec. IL, 4 p. m.-The Japanese
continue to batter the Port Arthur
fleet, and there is little ground for ex-
pecting that it will ever again engage
the Japanese.
The battleship Sevastopol continues
at anchor outside, but possibly returns
to the harbor at night and anchors in
side the outer boom, which protects
her from torpedo boats. The recent
heavy weather has given added protec-
ton to the vessel.
Naval experts are discarding the the
DRY that the Russians themselves sank
any of the ships. The fact that the
vessels first showed lists while in ex-
posed positions and the efforts made
to save the Sevastopol are regarded
as conclusive evidence against the the
DRY of their being sunk by the Rus
SLAMS
A majority of the sunken warships
lie headed northward. They received
the bulk of the fire across their port
sides, and the fact that at least two
of them showed lists to starboard gives
rise to the theory that Japanese shells
exploded inside the ships and against
the starboard armor. driving the ar
NOR outward and causing leaks.
To make sure of the destruction of
the Russian warships. the Japanese
continue to drop shells into the sunk
en- hulks. The whereabouts of the tor
pedo boat destroyers continues doubt
full, but 1T is thought they are shelter
ing outside the harbor. The weather
prevents a good observation being
made, but the Japanese are sending a
searching fire into hooks which are not
observable from 2O3 Metre Hill and
other nights.
The observers report a number of
tugs, launches, dredges and small craft
anchored near the hospital ships in the
west harbor, where they evidently have
gone for the purpose of obtaining pro-
lection. 1t is suggested that the be-
siegers notify Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel 10
separate these vessels from the hos
pital ships or take the consequences.
The Japanese are exercising care to
avoid hitting the hospital ships. which
frequently are in the direct line OF
fire.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-12
NEWS OF THE WAR
AS LONDON GOT IT.

London, Dec. IAN unofficial re-
port. from Port Arthur. according to
Toxic dispatch in the Daily Mail,
says that the japanese torpedo boat
destroyers attacked the Russian bat
tleship Sevastopol at the mouth of the
harbor the night OF Dec. o. with what
results Is not known.
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent
before Port Arthur reports, under date
OF Dec O., that there were desperate
encounters last week. The belligerents,
the correspondent adds. mutually rec
ognize the Red Cross and collect the
dead and wounded during temporary
suspensions of fighting.
The Daily Telegraph's Tien Tsin cor
respondent learns from official Japan
csc sources that the japanese casual
ties at Port Arthur the latter part
OF October were 1900 killed and 1O.0 900
wounded. The losses IN more recent
attacks. the correspondent adds, were
much heavier.
The same correspondent has heard
that continual lighting Is proceeding
south OF Mukden
The correspondent al Shanghai OF
the Daily Telegraph, IN a dispatch
dated Dec. ~, says that according to
Pckin reports. the Russians have re-
treated 20 the south bank % tho Hun
river after Fevenfy-tWO hours 0Fhtine
with heavy losses. on the fourth day
0f the nghiing. the correspondent says.
the Japanefe assumed the offensive
The hukden station u reported 70 be
lH a Wild state 81 confusion
The Daily Telegraph thinks the Au-
fhfnficifg ~ the fofefolnE reports from
Chinese sources VI heavy nEbilns u
Ysfy doubtful
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-12

WILL PLOT AGAINST
THE BOIL WEEVlL.
National Convention to Meet To-day
i'm Shreveport.

i'm Shreveport.
Shreveport, La, Dec. l1.-Delegates
are arriving here in large numbers to
attend the national boil weevil con-
vention, which meets in the Opera
House tomorrow afternoon at 3
O'clock
The convention has been called for
the purpose of giving full discussion
to the boil weevil problem in all of its
many phases and, If possible to de-
wise practical plan looking to the
extirpation of the cotton pest
Reports from many districts In Tex
as and Louisiana indicate that the
ravages of the weevi are spreading to
larger areas, and 1t is the belief of
many well known cotton authorities
that, in order to protect the cotton
farmer from a seriously growing mem
ace, immediate remedial action should
be taken.
The convention will be called to or
der by Hon. John r. Pugh, chairman
of the local Executive Committee
Gov. Blanchard OF Louisiana win well
come the delegates on behalf OF the
state, after which permanent organ
ization will be effected.
Gov. Vardeman OF Mississippi had
been rendered the permanent chair
manship, but In letter to Mr.. Pugh
the Governor declined the honor, be-
cause, as he said, of certain alleged
criticisms on the part Of the local
press