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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
EDITOR KILLS INSANE UNCLE
older Man Threatens and Seeks to
Shoot-SIain With Bullet.

Hickman. Ky. Nov. 25.-Mit Shaw.
proprietor of the Hickman Courier. shot
and killed Robert Buck. his uncle. yes
terday in Shaw's house. For several
DAYS Buck had been threatening open
IL that he would kill Shaw. Buck had
been in an asylum. but was released as
restored. Recently he became violent
again. and Mrs. Buck. for fear he would
kill her. went To the home of her faith
er. her little daughter going To the
home of Shaw. Yesterday Buck went
tn Shaw's house with a drawn revolver
but Shaw fired first. The coroner S
jury exonerated him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
CORONER'S JURY DISAGREES
OVER AN ASYLUM KILLING
Attendants Accused of Choking Pa
tient at Dunning Causing
Death.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Whether Samuel
f. Closer. who died in one of the in
sane wards at Dunning early Wednes-
day morning. came TO his death from
injuries inflicted by Alec Harper. an
other insane patient, or whether he
was Killed by two attendants. John J.
Conway and Scott Hogan, was ques-
ton which the coroner'S jury was un-
able TO decide at the inquest yester-
day.
Conway and Hogan testified under
oath that neither of them had struck,
kicked or choked CLOSER during the
struggle TO place him under restraint
while he was fighting with Harper.
The only evidence discrediting that of
the attendants is the story of the pa
tient Harper. who is violently insane.
and who therefore is disqualified as a
witness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
IT IS SIGNED
North Sea Convention Between
England and Russia
Complete.

81. Petersburg. Nov. 25.-The North
sea convention was signed at the for
eign Office this afternoon by Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff and Ambassador
Hardingc
The text will not be pub
lished before Monday. but the
Associated Press Is able To say
the convention contains eight articles
on lines already published. cmbodying
the amendment requested by Russia
providing that the commission shall
determine the degree OF blame. by the
addition "a the words he subjects oi
either power or another state"
The convention designates the En-.
peror OF Austria To appoint the 6fth
commissioner in case the four naval
officers disagree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
MORE MONEY
Wanted by Prussian Govern
ment for Army and Navy
Next Year.

Berlin, Nov. 2j.-The Prussian army
budget for the coming year Is estima-
ted at $4,000, 900. an increase of $11.-
100000 The naval budget, besides
two battleships, provides for one ar
mored cruiser. two small cruisers. two
gUnboats, one of them for river service
in the far east, and one mine laying
steamer. Three hundred and seventy
five thousand dollars is asked for sub
marine experiments. The appropria-
ticn totals $50, 100000, of which Sl7,-
500, 900 is for shipbuilding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
EMPEROR NICHOLAS WEARY OF war in
THE EAST AND THE UNREST AT HOME
SITUATION NO So SERIOUS At zE|GLER,
GEN. SCOTT SCARES CAMP OF UNiON|STS

Springfield. ILL.,. Nov. 25.-Adjt Gen.
Scott and Lieut.. Col. Shand returned
today from Zeigler, H.. where they left
of ammunition with the sheriff Scott
says the reports of trouble at Zeig.
Ter have been greatly exaggerated.
and that no one was killed in the in
terchange of shots between non-union
miners in the Letter stockade and
persons outside. Scott contends the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
MERCHANT MARINE
COMMISSION MEETS
Hearing Testimony Of Naval and Post
office Officials on the
Subject.

Washington. Nov. 25.-The mer.
chant marine commission composed
of five representatives of each house
OF congress. resumed its session to-
day. Naval and postoffice officials
were present. the former to- submit
their opinion on the desirability of a
merchant marine as an auxiliary to
the navy. and the latter to speak of
the benefits To accrue tn the postal
service as result of an improved
merchant marine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
ARESTARvINC
Ten Thousand Survivors of
Turkish MasSacreS in
Dire Want.

Washington, Nov. 25.-A story of
sickness. hunger and starvation has
come 10 the state department from
Consul Norton at Harput, in a report
upon the condition of the Sassun pop
ulation in the Kush district. The con-
sui says of 10000 survivors OF the re-
cent massacre few have saved any
thing by their lives. Nearly every
house in Regent was ransacked and
burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
POWERFUL FLEETS
ON ALL THE SEAS
Chief of Bureau Of Navigation Asks
Much for the American
Navy.

Washington. Nov. 25.- Powerful
fleets ON all seas. nearly twice as many
officers. an increase in the grade OF
those in command. the appointment of
two vice admiralc and strong in
dorsement of the battleship. despite the
advances made in torpedo and sub
marine craft-these are the chief rec
concentrations and statements in the
annual report OF Rear Admiral George
A. Converse. chief of the bureau of
navigation, approved by Secretary
Morton.
Admiral Converse lays special stress
on the urgen: need for more officers.
He advocates increasing the number of
lieutenants from $50 to- GOO. and the
lieutenant commanders from 200 to
800. He also strongly recommends the
appointment of two vice admirals. that
United States flag officers may not be
beneath foreign officers in rank. Quick
er promition also is asked. the age of
American captains exceeding that of
any other navy in the world
The location OF strong cruiser squad
rons are recommended in the north
and south Atlantic, the Caribbean anu
European stations. and in the Pacific.
On the Asiatic station he declares the
battleship should be supplemented by
a full squadron of cruisers.
To make this powerful naval force
more mobile and effective. Admiral
Converse pointedly calls attention to
the need of a general staff or board
which shall not be under the control
of any bureau. but responsible directly
to- the secretary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25

union miners camp at Christopher
three miles distant from Zeigler is Il
menace to peace and should be abol-
ished, but the matter is in the hand.
of the sheriff.
Zeigler Miners Are Quiet.
Springfield. H.. Nov. 25.-Adjt. Gen
Scott, who went to Zeigler. ILL.,, after
sending rifles TO Sheriff Stein. tele-
graphed Gov. Yates that there had been
no renewal of trouble at the Letter
mines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
ORDERED To BEGIN ANOTHER ASSAULT:
CAPTURE PORT ARTHUR AT ANY COST
FAST PENNSYL LVAN|A PASSENGER HITS
LOADED CAR, KILLING AND MANNING

the scene from this city and other
nearby points.
Running 80 Miles an Hour.
The trolley car was struck by the
running fully 80 miles an hour a
freight train had just cleared from the
crossing and hid from view the passen-
ger train. The trolley conductor threw
the derailing switch, but too late to
prevent a collision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
WITH PISTOL AND POISON
Clifford Darling Kills His Wife and
Attempts Suicide.

Milan. Ind, Nov. 25-CHfford Darl-
ing yesterday shot and killed his wife
and then attempted suicide by poison
ing 1t is believed thst Darling, who
has been arrested, wilt recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
SUICIDE BELIEVED AN I0WAN
Young Woman Who Killed Herself in
New York Hotel Was Jessie Volt.

New York. Nov. 25.-The young wo-
man who turned on gas and killed her
self al the Williamsburg hotel Monday
night was today identified at Jessie
Volt. who before death said she had
come from Iowa. II is believed that.
starving and destitute. she chose death
rather than live a life of shame. having
driven from her presence a man with
whom she went TO the hotel. She had
been seeking work in the Brooklyn
factories. This led To- the Identification
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
FOUNDRY WAR development
Dynamite Goes Of, While Boy Con-
fesses to Placing II.

Cincinnati, Nov. 25.-It has develop
ed that another dynamite explosion at
the Eureka foundry took place, while
young Rauhauser was making his con-
fession in which he said he had placed
dynamite in molds. Thomas Bracken,
accused of completely III the murder
of Samuel Weakley, a non-uniop mold
er, was brought here from Detroit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25

Cleveland, Nov. 25.-A fast Penn
sylvania passenger train collided with
a south bound electric car on the
Northern Ohio Traction railway, with
terrific force at Bedford. suburb.
Cut i'm Twain.
The electric car was cut in twain
and every one of the Is to 30 passen-
gers was injured TO a more or less
extent. Several were taken out in a
dying condition.
Doctors were sent Immediately 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
ROOSEVELT
COMES WEST
President and Party in
Special Train En-
route to Fair.
TRIP IS ALL PLANNED
One Day to See fhe Sights,
Leaving on Rei rn Sun
day at Midnight.
TRIP IS ALL PLANNED

Pittsburg. Nov. 25.-The specia
train bearing Roosevelt and party en-
route to st. Louis reached Pittsburs
at 10:45 and left ten minutes later
Quite crowd greeted the president
Just before leaving he came out on
the rear platform and made short
speech.
Il am mighty glad to get to Pennsyl
vania for several reasons. Especially
thank you for the large majority
given me here. / will 90 all that with.
ing me lies to show you have made no
mistake"
Guard Against Accidents.
Throughout the trip the greatest pre-
cautions are being taken to eliminate
the chance of accidents. The run from
Washington to Pittsburg was made at
an average speed, not more than %
miles an hour.
AT several places in western Penn
sylvania crowds assembled at the sta
ton to greet the president. but they
were afforded no opportunity to see
him, as no stops were made.
Left at Midnight.
Washington. ID. c., Nov. 25.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt left here at midnight
last night for visit to the st. Louis
exposition. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt,
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson. Sec
retary and Mrs. Loeb, Surgeon Gen
eral RiXey of the navy. NJ. c. Latta of
the executive Office. and representa-
tive of the press associations.
The party occupiad special train.
which is scheduled to arrive at ST.
Louis Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
VIII Dine I'm the Alps.
An interesting program which will
take up all the presidents time while
in the exposition city. has been pre-
pared by the local committee. Satur-
day will be spent in visiting various
points in the exposition grounds. AT
night the presidential party will at
tend banquet in the main building of
the Tyrolean Alps.
To Make No Speeches.
1t is announced that the president
will not make any speeches on his
trip. although it is not improbable he
will make some impromptu remarks
at the Saturday evening function.
Sunday will be passed quietly in ST.
Louis, and at midnight the president
and his party will leave on their spec
ial train for Washington, arriving here
at o'clock Tuesday morning.
Guest of Treasurer Thompson.
While in st. Louis the president,
Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt, Sec
retary and Mrs. Loeb, and DR.. Rixey
are TO be the guests of William II.
Thompson. the treasurer of the expo
sition company. Mr.. and Mrs. Robi-
son will be entertained by President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
LARGE CROWD AT WORLDS FAIR
Thanksgiving Day Attendance is EST.
mated at 2o0, 900.

81. Louis. Nov. 25.-Thankssiving
day developed one of the most
remarkable celebrations of the
worlds fair calendar. Ideal weather.
coupled with the promise OF special
events. attracted an estimated attend
ance of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
Said to be Willing to
Grant a Constitutional
Government.
LEADERS ARE HOSTILE
Aware of Deep Significance Al
tached to ZemStv0S
Movement.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 25.-Accordins
to the best information obtainable the
Zemstvo memorial is still under con-
sideration at Tsarkoe Selo. The en-
peror is said to be under no illusion
regarding the gravity of his decision
and is giving the memorial the most
careful and earnest consideration.
BY some he is represented as greatly
concerned and grieved over the situa-
ton both at home and abroad, to be
weary of war and unrest in tho in
terror, ready to welcome any honora-
BILE means of bringing the war to a
conclusion, and anxious to remove
causes for discomfort and secure tran
guilty at home.
Influences Are Hostile.
The influences surrounding him,
however. are said to be almost entire
ly hostile to concessions.
The statement made in these dis
patches several days ago that the rev.
olutionarieS had announced truce
pending the decision of the government
on the question of convoking a sort of
elective national assembly to pass upon
the Zemstvo program is confirmed from
several quarters and the fear is ex-
pressed that if the whole Zemstvo pro-
gram is rejected there may be a revival
of the old terroristic duel.
VIII Resign IL Refused.
The emperor is said to have been ac-
quainted with Interior Minister Svia-
topolk- -Mirsky's irrevocable decision
not to remain in the ministry If the
policy of liberalism on which he went
into Office is abandoned. The reaction
lists and bureaucrats profess to see no
danger in the present situation. assert
ing their belief that the agitation pro-
voked by the Zemstvoists will soon
sink out of sight and affairs resume
their normal way. If concessions are
made they say they will DE slight and
will mean little.
Says Cbaugc should Ise Gradual
Mirsky himself, although for differ
ent reasons. is represented as also op-
posed to the radical departure of the
liberal regime According to his opin-
ion il must come gradually and without
shock.
Meeting Ended.
st. Petersburg. Nov. 25.-Tne meet
ing of the Iemstyos is ended. The
members are leaving in high spirits
confident that no matter what are the
immediate results. the meeting will
mark the turning point in Russion his
tory: The Rubicon is crossed. No
retreat is possible is the unanimous
sentiment.
There is an intimation that the en-
peror has already been advised of the
action of the meeting and has express
ed himself as unfayorable to il. Ac-
cOrding to a story which is told with
much circumstantiality the procurer-
general of the holy synod informed
the emperor that in his opinion the
autocracy had reached the parting of
the ways. There was no middle
course. He must hold firmly TO the
old regime or be prepared 10 grant a
constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
Russian. Attack
GERMANY WILL TAKE PART
Note Comes TO Secretary Hay Respect
ing Peace Congress

Washington. NOv. .5.-Secretary
Hay has received from the German
government cordial note accepting
in principle President Rooscvelts
suggestion for another conference ar
The Hague
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
DIED ON SHIP CROSSING SEA
Jimmy michaeIs. Professional 6icy-
cIist Expires on Ia Savoie.

New York. Nov. 25.-A wireless tel
egraph dispatch received here today
reported the death of Jimmy Michaels.
the professional bicycle rider. on
bra u the steamship La Savoie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
RUNAWAY AT AL LBIA. a.. FATAL
Professor n. c. HolIinesworth Injured
and His Wife Killed.

Abba. Iowa, NOV. 2J-Professor II.
G. Hollingsworth was probably fatally
injured and Mrs. Hollingsworth was
killed i'll a runaway accident last
were broken, aud there is little hope
of his recovery. He is superintendent
of the city schools and president of the
Southeastern Iowa Teachers associa-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
Lord 'Curzon OF for india.

London. Nov. 25.-Lord Curzon
started yesterday to resume his duties
as yiceroy of India. A large gather
ing Of friends at the station gave him
hearty goodbye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
LOANED TO NINE INTERESTS
Secret Of Failure Of National Bank at
Davenport, Washington.

Washington. Nov. 25.-The Big
Bend National bank. of Davenport.
Wash. has been closed by the direc-
tion of the comptroller of the curren-
cy because of insolvency. The failure
according TO the comptroller. is due
to- losses sustained upon excessive
loans to mining interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
LOST THROUGH
FURY OF WAVES
Vessels in Various Parts of the
World Lost or Damaged in
Rough Weather.
FOUR DIE AT PORT HURON
Greek Steamer With Crew of IT Goes
Down in the Black
Sea.

Port Huron, Mich, Nov 25.-Four
men were drowned early yesterday by
the capsiZing of row boat plying as
ferry between this city and Sarnia.
Ont, directly across the river. The
light craft was overturned by a great
wave when within 100 yards of the
dock on the Ontario side
90 Perish in black Sea.
Constantinople, Nov %. - The
Greek steamer Elpis, long overdue,
now is regarded as lost. 1t is believ-
ed she sank in a recent gale in the
Black sea and that her entire crew
and number of passengers were lost,
total of 77 persons
Three Lost Overheard.
Astoria. Ore, Nov 25-With three
men of her crew missing and probably
drowned, her decks awash and the SUI
viving members of her crew exhaust
ed from five days exposure TO the ele-
ments, the old American barkentine
Webfoot, waterlogged and dismasted,
has been towed into port here.
Capt. Lewis reports that while his
vessel threatened every moment to go
to the bottom, six steam schooners
PASSED him. yet none offered him as
sist. The San Francisco liner George
w. Elder saved them.
Says Judge BOyce is Safe.
Philadelphia, Nov. 25.-The report
that the schooner Judge Boyce WIS
sunk off Delaware capes the 18th and
the crew drowned, is, according to the
statement of Capt. Blair. of the
schooner Marcus Nj. Uran, untrue.
The captain states the Boyce was at
anchor in Kennebec river the night of
Nov. Il.
Swedish steamer FOundered.
Norrgoping Sweden, Nov. 25.-The
Swedish steamer Bur. from Grimsby,
England, with a cargo. foundered at
the entrance of Arlio Sound. The en-
tire crew. numbering II men, per
ished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
WAS JUSTIFIED IN SHOOTING
Fatally Injured Man Says He Would
Have Done the Same.

New York. Nov. 25.-Guy Roche,
who was fatally shot last evening, to-
day identified Frank FELTON, as the
man who did the shooting. Roche
said they quarreled. and that FELTON,
was justified in shooting as he would
have done the same thing. FELTON, de-
nies shooting Roche. Both men are
gamblers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
PRAIRIE FIRES ARE RAGING
Cover Thousands of Acres of Grazing
Lands in Montana.

Harlem. Mont. Nov. 25.--A prairie
fire has been raging several days 40
miles north of Harlem and is still
burning fiercely. Thousands of acres
of grazing lands have been swept
over, and thousands of dollars worth
of property destroyed. Sheep men
will be heavy losers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
prexeI Boat offered Russia.

St Petersburg. Nov. 25.-It is un-
derstOod that Anthony J. DrexeI is try
ing to sell his steam yacht Margarita.
of the New York Yacht club. to Rus
sia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
NO WONDER THEY STRUCK
Coal Heavers in Austria Demand 49,
Hour Day and S5 Week.

Vienna. Nov. 25.-Two thousand
coal beavers have struck for 13-hour
day and 50 a week wages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
Janney Company Fails.

Ottumwa, Nov. ga receiver was
appointed for the Janney Manufactur-
ing company. capitalized at s125.00
The company was organized six years
ago and was engaged in the manufac-
ture of farm implements and Dachin-
cry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
Task Set for Japanese,
the Associated Press
Learns.
SOME PROGRESS MADE
Situation at Mukden Remains
Practically as it Was
Month Ago.

Toxic. Nov. 25.-It is reported that
Japanese says directed against Rih-
lung. Sungshu. and East Kekwan
mountains have reached the base of
the center bitches. Defensive works
outside the parapets OF Rihlung and
Sungshu mountains have been cap
tured leaving the Russians in posses
sion OF the parapets only.
The Japanese guns are sheliing the
parapcts and infiicting heavy damage.
The occupation of the forts is expected
shortly. IT the forts are taken the
capture of Port Arthur proper seems
assured within short time.
Situation same n. Month Ago
kuroki's Headquarters in Field
Nov. "a. delayed. Reports circula-
ted during the past week in eastern
papers that Kuropatkin is making a
general advance and had pushed back
the Japanese left distance of three
miles. are wholly unfounded.
The situation remains entirely un-
changed during the last month. except
that both armies have doubtless
strengthened their defense and accu-
mulated supplies in that time.
The Russians continue their recon
naissanccs in front of the Japanese
left. but there has been no general
engagement or change in the japanese
cntrCnched positions.
Ignore the Smelling.
The japanese continue to ignore the
daily sheIIinE which takes place in
front Of the central army and in many
places the whole line OF trenches are
So close the Japanese can draw fire
at any time by displaying caps on
sticks 4 few casualties result daily
from rifle fire.
Ordered to Renew the Assault
The Associated Press learns on ex-
ceIIent authority that the Japanese
army has been ordered to- renew its
attack on Port Arthur and To- take the
main fortificatiOns At any cost.
Ru~-inn- Aggressive.
Field Headquarters Oku's Army.
Nov. .5-The Russians are showing
some activity in front Of Oku's army.
At dawn Wednesday detachments at
tackled in two places. The center re-
pulsed an attack and Immediately the
left did also after a hard fight. AS
result Of the repuIse the Japanese oc-
cupicd Poutuen. The Russians left
many dead on the field.
Russians Attack
Toxic. Nov. 25.-Manchurian head
quarters telesraphing yesterday said:
During the night OF the 23rd the en-
emy's infantry made a series Of at
tacks against our outposts al Lamutun
U.amutingD but retreated northward
before our fire. simultaneously the
cncmy's artillery bombarded the
neighborhood OF Shakhe railroad
bridge. firing 80 rounds with no dam
age to- us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-25
NET AT THE PIER
BY A DETECTIVE
James Wallace. Who Stole $780,
900 From Marquette, Mich,
Man, is Arrested.
MOST OF MONEY ON PERSON
Fled to England With Woman But
Career Was Cut Short at
Liverpool.

New York. Nov. 25.-Stepping jaunt-
lily down the gangway of the liner Sax
onia in Liverpool, James Wallace. who
is charged with the theft of 100000
from Edward NJ. Breitung of Mar
quette. Mich. walked into the tolls of
Pinkcrton detective. Yesterday he
was arrested. or the amount said to
have been stolen from Breitung, who
is banker. nearly s25, 1000 was recov-
cred. Arrangements now are being
made for the extradition of Wallace.
Wallace fed from Marquette Oct.
80. leaving word with his employer
that he was going TO an institution for
the cure of inebriety in Illinois. When
he did not return Mr.. Breitung began
an investigation. with the result that
$50 shares of Michigan Copper mining
stock and 200 shares of United States
steel preferred stock were found 20
be missing.
Traced 10 ocean Liner.
He at once reported the case To- the
American Bankers association, with
the result that a search was begun
for Wallace by the Pinkerton national
detective agency. 1t was found that
he took passage Nov. II from Boston
on the liner Saxonia for Liverpool
| with a woman said TO be his wife, un-
der the name of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wilson. Ii was subsequently learned
| that Wallace had obtained letter OF
credit in Boston for S22 1000.
When the steamer reached England
detective was at the pier and the
| couple were arrested when Wallace
had been positively identified. The
! letter of credit and the money which
Wallace had in his possession were re-
covered