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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Killing of John W. Bate,
Jr., at Chicago is
UnsOIved.
Letter POSSIBLE CLEW
Theory That "Mr. Dove" Rent
er of Machine. Planned an
EIopement.

Chicago. Nov. 21-Search for the
murderer of John w. Bate Jr., the
young chauffeur who was found dead
in an automobile near Lemont con-
tinued today. Detectives at work on
the case have abandoned the theory
that 4 double murder was committed
and are proceeding on the assumption
that Bates was the only passenger on
the fatal trip with the missing "Mr.
Dove"
Suspicious Aroused BY Letter.
Among letters found in the dead
chauffeur's pocket is said to be one
in a woman's handwriting which con-
tains the words when l lbve. l love,
and when l hate, l hate"
One of the letters was signed by
Leila j. Halle and was mailed in Au
burn. n. Y. Miss Halle is believed to
be a. Chicago girl who is visiting in
the east.
Theory Of Elopement.
Chicago. Nov. 21.-Deeper investi-
cation of the murder of John w. Bate
Jr., the chauffeur found dead in his
automobile near Lemont. Ill, only
served to deepen the mystery in the
strange case OF the many :.Sws and
surmises advanced TO supply a motive
for the shooting of the chauffeur, one
in particular gained strength during
the day. 1t was that Dove had hired
the automobile intending to meet a
Joliet woman with whom, he was to
elope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
FIRE LOSS ATTHE FAIR SMALL
Most of Paintings and Much of Furni,
ture in Missouri Pavilion Saved.

ST. Louis, Mo. Nov. 21.-The loss
from the fire in the Missouri building
at the worlds fair Saturday evening
was not so great as at first supposed.
A great deal of the furniture was saw
ed, together with most of the paint
ings and practically all the books. Ac-
cording to President Davis. of the Mis-
souri, commission, the loss will not ex-
ceed $4,000. During the remainder OF
the fair Missouris headquarters will
be in the Kansas City casino.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
STRIKE GOLD IN ILLINOIS
Great Excitement at Lewiston Over a
Reported Rich Find.

Canton. ILL.,. Nov. 21.-Great excite
ment prevails at Lewiston over what
is reported big gold strike. A COM
pany which has been boring for oil
near there at depth of 100 feet
came upon a ledge OF ore which assays
show TO be rich in gold. Ii is said as
says show $1,000 worth of gold to the
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Abolition of Bureaucracy
Urged by the
Zemstv0s.
PERIL IN A REFUSAL
General Belief Revolution Will
be Attempted if Reforms
Are Not Made.

st. Petersburg Nov. 21.-Interest
resentatives is intense War and all
other questions are temporarily forgot
ten. Liberals from all parts of the
empire are fiocking hither including
many from Poland and Finland
AT meeting of delegates today Sec
ton 9 of the memorial was strength
ened into practically a recommends
ton for a parliament, the language
being changed 10 specify declara.
to participate in legislation but 10
make the country's laws. Sympathet-
ic demonstrations are reported in var
ious parts of Russia.
Would Pardon ExiIes.
The zemstvos representatives today
adopted declaration i'm favor of gen.
eral amnesty for political prisoners.
and exiles.
NichOlns Must Decide.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 2l.--As a result
OF the meeting of the representatives
OF the zemstvos yesterday Emperor
Nicholas must decide whether Russia
shall have constitution and parlia-
ment in which the people will help
enact the country's laws. The su
preme moment for the democracy to
shear the autocracy of much power
came when the government allowed
the zemstvos leaders to meet
Now that these men. the most able
and influential in their provinces. have
adopted a memorial by vote of SS
TO 10 to the effect that the nations
safety hinges on the abolition of bu-
reaucracy, it is hoped, though scarcely
believed, the emperor may decide to
give the people voice in the govern
ment.
Ripe For Revolution.
If, however. the emperor continues
the present regime of tyrannical rule
il is feared the time will soon come
when n revolution will shake the en-
pire.
With breathless interest the emper-
or's decision is awaited. The bold but
calm memorial of the zemstvos repre-
and this. too. although not word
about their meeting has been printed
in a single newspaper The speeches
of the attendants at the meeting are
known widely also and these plainly
point out to the government that prog
ress is impossible while individual lib.
erty is paralyZed, the freedom Of con
science and the press throttled and
the people and rulers are estranged.
Meeting VIII Continue.
The meeting will be continued for
several days, but meantime the mem
orial and minutes adopted will be sent
to Prince Sviatopolk- -Mirsky for trans
mission to the emperor. What the
result will be Is matter of specula-
ton But in case the emperor does
not heed the warnings the Zemstvos
presidents will return home and press
their movement everywhere with Wig
or. confident of winning in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
TO ARBITRATE WITH SWISS
Representatives Of Two Governments
Sign Treaty at Washington.

Washington. Nov. 2i.-Secretary
Hay and the Swiss charge d af-
fairs today signed an arbitration
treaty on behalf OF the United States
and Switzerland. It follows the lines
of the American and French arbitra-
tion treaty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
SUBMIT CASE TO ROOSEVELT
Desire of Those Who Want Panama to
Pay Part Of Colombian Debt.

London. Nov. PA movement is
on foot to get President Roosevelt TO
arbitrate the differences between Pan
ANA and the corporation of foreign
land holders in regard to the Colon
bian debt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
JACK THE RIPPER"
AT TOPEKA, KANSAS
Woman Drained With an Ak and
Horribly Mutiiated-Dies
of Injuries.

Topeka. Kans. Nov. 21.-Mrs. J. r..
Nickum, who was Drained with an AK
in her house Sunday, died today with
out regaining consciousness. Her body
was horribly mutilated bearing evil
dences of the work of a Jack the
Ripper" There is not the slightest
clue TO the perpetrator of the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Steamer KroonIand Safe.

New York. Nov. 21.-The steamship
Kroonland was reported in communi-
cation with the Nantucket lightship
AT O'Clock this morning and will dock
about s O'Clock tonight. The Kroon-
land had been reported as having
foundered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
GEORGE F. RANDOLPH NAMED
Successor to Late President Co~en Of
the 3. e. o. Railroad.

Baltimore, Nov. 21.-At the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Baltimore & Ohio held here today.
George f. Randolph. first vice presi-
dent. was selected to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF president John
X. Cowen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
ALL REPORTS OF FIGHTING
AUTH0RITAT|VELY DENIED
NO EXCUSES co
IN PATTERSON
MURDER CASE

New York. Nov. 21.-When the trial
of Nan Patterson was resumed today
Justice Davis declined to excuse Fore
man Hendricks on account of the Sc
we're illness of a member of his family
and Assistant District Attorney Rand
at once began the outline of the case
of the prosecution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Taft Sails for Panama.

New Orleans. Nov. 21.-Secretary
Taft and party sailed today on the
cruiser Dolphin for Pensacola. where
the secretary will transfer to the cruis-
er Columbia. both bessels going
thence to Panama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
DRY GOODS FIRM BANKRUPT
John Fiddiek, of GaIena, will be Able
to Pay Half.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-In the federal
court today receiver was appointed
for the dry goods store of John Fid-
dick, of Galena, ILL.,. at Fiddick's re-
quest. The liabilities are $20G, 900
and the assets $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Mickey e.163 Ahead.

Lincoln. Neb., Nov. 21.-The count
of the vote for governor was officially
completed today. Mickey has plu.
rality over Berge (fusionD of 9.162
The official count for president is in,
complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
WEALTHY I0WAN SHOOTS SON
John Bloom Of Shenandoah Says He
Acted in Self Defense.

Shenandoah. Ia. Nov. 21.-John
Bloom. n wealthy land owner residing
near here shot and instantly killed his
Oldest son Frank today. The shooting
grew out OF a family quarrel. The
father claims self defense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Election Result Brings Suicide.

Cynthiana. KY. Nov. 21--Add Cas-
ey. son of ex-Sheriff Tom Casey, who
was defeated in the democratic pri.
mary on Saturday for county judge.
shot himself yesterday because of his
fathers defeat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Royal Pair Betrothed.

Darsntadt. Germany. Nov. 21.-The
betrothal is officially announced of the
Grand Duke of Hesse, who was d.
vorced from his cousin, Princess Vic
toria of Saxe-Coburg in 1901. to Prin-
cess Elinor of Solms. Hohnensolms-
Itch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Teamsters Return to Work.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-The teamsters
whose strike against the Furniture
Manufacturers association caused
rioting in the downtown streets last
week returned TO work today. salts
factory agreement having been reach
ad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
LEAVES 10000 IN
ISLANDS IN WANT
Malay Archipelago Suffers Visit Of
Destructive Hurricane Destroy
ing Property.

Amsterdam. Nov. 21.-The Talautse
islands. Malay archipelago. have been
visited by a disastrous hurricane.
which left 10000 persons destitute
with their homes. boats and planta
tions destroyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
UPHOLD THE SALE OF BIBLES
American and British Diplomats Lay
Down Law to Sultan.

Constantinople. Nov. 21.-The Brit
ish embassy has joined the American
legation in insisting on the cessation
of interference with the sales of BIZ
bles in certain localities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
Present n Resolution.

The subject was considered by the
president and the delegation at some
length, members of the party present
ing their views as individuals. and the
resolution adopted by the interstate
commerce law convention which was
held in ST Louis in October.
The president did not indicate what
his personal views were contenting
himself with giving d careful hear
ing to the statements made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
URGE REGULATION
OFFREIGHT RATES
Delegation. Including Governors
Van SAINT and Cummins,
Call on President.
DISCUSSION is A LONG ONE
Desire interstate Commerce Comm S.
sion be Given Power to Reg
ulate Charges.

Washington, Nov. PA delegation
headed by Cows. Van SAINT. of Mime
sofa, and Cummins OF Iowa, called on
the president today TO urge him to use
his influence TO secure the enactment
OF law which would confer upon the
interstate commerce commission the
power To fix railroad freight rates in
commerce between the states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21

LEUPP
IS NEW INDIAN
COMMISSIONER

Washington. Nov. 21.-The preSi-
dent today appointed Francis f.
Leupp, of this city. to be Indian COM
missioner. vice Jones. resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
General Assault on Port
Arthur Has Not Been
Resumed.
QUIET ALSO AT MUKDEN
laps Capture a Russian Steam
Attempting to Run the
Blockade.

ment reports the capture NOV IL OI
the German steamer Batelan while at
tempting TO run the Port Arthur block
ade. On board the vessel was found
a great quantity of winter clothing.
blankets. medicine and corned meats.
The captain said he was bound for
New Chwans. The Batelan was
brought TO Sazbo.
D~nI~. Report of Assault.
ChefOo. Nov. 2I.-A Japanese Off
ciaI among the latest arrivals from
DaIny. states positively the general at
tack ON Port Arthur has not been
resumed Rumors TO that effect in
Dalny have arisen because fresh
troops are being sent TO the front.
Next VIII Be Most severe.
IL is expected the next attack upon
Port Arthur will be a tremendous af-
fair More reinforcements are coming
to support Nogi than those dispatched
to- Oyama-
The Japanese are now constructing
coast defense forts at Pigeon bay.
Toxic. Noe. 21.-Reliable sources re-
port that the Japanese mined and oc-
cupied "A counterscrap on Rihlung
mountain Nov. 10.
Two D~.troy~rs Captured
London NJ. 2j-I ShsEehat co.
responder of the a. stan itr says
a steamer which lis arrived from
Chefoo reports that three other Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers left Port
Arthur with the RastoropTi. which
was sunk by it's commander IL. Chcfop
harbOr The Japanese caught two
of them. but the other escaped and iIas
not been heard from since.
Take Outer Embnnkm~nt.
London. Nov. 2l.-An official report
received at Toxic states that As a re-
suit OF the success of the Japanese in
blowing up SonSshushan fort last
"Wednesday the occupation OF the "out-
err embankment' OF Port Arthur be
came complete last Friday. Another
official report says that shell from
n Japanese naval gun exploded pow
der magazine on Saturday. near the
arsenal at Port Arthur.
SIN Quiet mt Mukdrn.
Mukden. Nov. 2I-The anticipated
general attack by the Japanese has
not developed as yet. The uncertain
~ OF the present situation gives rise
TO the confiiction of rumors and spec
uIation regarding future operations
Complete inactivity prevails The
nights are growing colder and fuel
scarcer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
twelve Die IN A
Tenement BLAZE
Disastrous Fire in New Works
Crowded italian Quarter
Takes Lives.
TWO ENTIRE FAMILIES GONE
Victims Died Together in Futile Effort
to Reach Rear Fire
Escape.

New York, Nov. 21-Smothered be-
fore they could reach the rear fire es-
cape in burning tenement building at
1s6 Troutman street, in the Williams
burg district of Brooklyn, II persons
met death shortly before o'clock yes
terday morning. The dead are the
mother and two small children of the
Polognio family, Maranio Triolo, his
wife and three children; Marie Ambro-
sia and her 1S-year-old daughter, Mary
Galigoni, IS; and Lonaria Grosseppi.
aged 30.
Two Families Wiped Out.
Two entire families, those of Mara
MO Triolo and Charles Polognio. are
wiped out The fire is supposed to
have started in the cellar of the gro
Gerry store of Antonio Giambalvos on
the ground floor. The cellar was stor-
ed with inflammable material. and the
flames spread with lightning-like rapid
ity. All the occupants were asleep at
the time.
All the bodies were found in the rear
room of the third floor, and it was evi-
dent that all had been suffocated in
their efforts to reach the fire escape
at the back of the building. The two
who were rescued were found in the
lower hallway soon after the firemen
reached the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-21
GREAT SUBWAY
IS IN new HANDS
Chicago Underground Freight
Transportation System
Reorganized.
RAILWAY MEN TAKE CHARGE
Will Use the Lines to Aid in Transfer
ring Of Freight in
City.

Trenton. y. J.. Nov. 31.-The Chica-
go Subway company with an author
lied capital stock OF $50. 100000. all
common stock. was incorporated here
today. II is understood the purpose
OF the company is To build n subway
in Chicago.
The incorporators are clerks in the
Office OF the Corporation Trust com
pany of Jersey City.
In Control of Railroad Men.
Chicago. Nov. 21.-With the incor-
poration of the Chicago Subway com
pany and the sale of &c 1-3 per cent of
the stock to the Illinois Tunnel com
pany the control of the great under
ground freight transportation project
passes into the hands OF men who
control so per cent OF the steam rail.
roads having terminals in Chicago.
Part of system
This means that the underground
railroad system has become a part OF
the great continental railroad system
Of the country. The tunnel i TO be
used to aid the railroads TO handle
their freight quickly TO the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
ALMOST A. PANIC ON
STOCK EXCHANGE.
Amalgamated Copper Stocks Tunl-
BILE in Price Result of Law
sons Frenzied Finance
Article.

New York, Dec. 8.-Scenes Of wild
excitement occurred on the Stock Ex-
change this morning. Trading reach
ed an enormous volume and is was i'm
pussible for market experts to give
buyers and sellers accurately Anal
gamated led in the toppling of the
pyramid of high prices which have
been reached during the past few
months of the bull movement. Stocks
fell, in all, nearly ten points from last
nights close. selling down to fifty
nine around II O'Clock. United States
steel, common and preferred sugar,
Massouri-Pacifc, Erie and Candian
Pacific were among the stocks that
fell with dull thuds. Lcsses of
point or two were common. Lawson
bulletins on the result of the stock
condition come hourly from Boston
and we're freely circulated.
Boston, Dec. S.-The bear raid in
copper shore market continued this
morning. At II O'Clock amalgamated,
which closed yesterday at 6815 he'd
dropped to SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Another Railroad for BishopviIle.

AS will be seen from the extracts
from the Sumter papers, the survey of
the Sumter and Northern railroad is
being maze this week. The surveyors
were expected to each here by yes.
terday, but we presume chat the bad
weather has retarded the work and
that they will reach here today or to-
morrow. If the citizens of Sumter.
Bishopville and those all along the
route are aroused to the Importance
of this road and throw no obstacle in
the way of getting the right of way,
the road is assured.
There is plenty of capital behind the
enterprise and if the citizens will
give the right of way they will be
more than doubly aid by the enhanced
value of their property. 1t is proposed
to connect with the Sea Board Air
Line at McBee aud then on to Jefer-
son and eventually to Monroe, n. @.
which will give the shortest and most
direct route to Norfolk and open up
the finest section in the state for truck
farming as we'll as cotton and lum-
ber. It will give us two competing
lines and that means better freight
and passenger schedules. 1t stands
us all in hand now to pull together.
Just where the line will run will not
be determined until after the survey
is made.-Bishopville Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Has Seen This State.

Mr.. E. J. Watson, commissioner OF
agriculture and immigration, has re-
ceived letter from northern gen.
tleman, who once was anxious to get
away from this State, and now would
be very glad to get back.
The letter is from the vice COM
mander of the National Legion OF the
Blue and Gray, who is asking about
the agricultural possibilities OF this
state and for a list of farms for sale,
with prices and locations.
"In September, 1854, l escaped
from Andersonville," he writes, land
1 passed up through Berkeley county
from a point of the Branchville rail-
road within Il miles of Charleston,
up through Mt. Holly, thence to Straw
berry ferry. Bonneau's ferry, crossing
Santee at Gourdin ferry, thence down
the neighborhood road to Sampit
bridge thence to Cat Island and down
the Santee on a dugout to South Is:
land, where I remained in an old
abandoned fort until I was picked
up by the gunboat Patornska, which
was blockading off Georgetown. You
see 1 am interested in South Carolina.
The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
OVERTAXED..
Hundreds Of Sumter Readers,
Know What 1t Means.

The kidneys are OyertaXed;
Have too much to do
They tell about it in many aches and palms,
Backache. sideache, headache.
Early symptoms Of kidney ills.
Urinary troubles. diabetes. Brights disease
follow.
Sumter citizen tells here certain cure.
George ". Hancock, keeper of the jail. y
Canal St. says: Il have been down in bed
on account OF my back several times and suf-
fered the most intense pain right across the
small Of my back which felt just as if log of
wood was laying on it and crushing the life
out of ME and was unable to get from un-
der it, cOu.d not turn over without taking
both hands to pull myself. The kidney Sc
cretions were very dark. full of sediment and
called me out Of bed every little while. 1
think l contracted the disease during the
war. away back in 1862 and 1853 laying out in
all kinds of weather. exposed to heat and
cold Since then during later years l have
suffered everything man could suffer and
live. used everything could get hold of
but nothing seemed to touch it. finally saw
Doans Kidney Pills advertised and went to
DR.. a. J. China's drug store and procured a
box. They acted like charm. | have used
three boxes and all the pain in my back has
left. the kidney SecretionS have been natural
and feel A No. l. Doan's Kidney Pills are the
best headache remedy on earth.
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. Ny. sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--ar take no
other. y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
HELP FOR TEXAS FARMERS.
One Bank has Offered to Garry
1000 Bales of Cotton for a
Year, and Others May do
Likewise.

Waco. Texas, Dec. IA movement
is on foot in Waco to afford relief to
country merchants and others who
have quantities of cotton so as to en-
able them to hold what they have un-
til .the market regains its normal
level.
Judge Eugene Williams tonight
sounded Texas banks with view to
enlisting their aid in assisting all cot
ton holders, a bank of this city hav-
ing offered to carry LOCO bales of cot
ton for one year, advancing $50 bale,
at six per cent. and it is understood
that all the banks of Waco will make
similar offers.
There are over six hundred banking
institutions in Texas and if the move
ment becomes general, as is expected,
it is believed that ample relief will be
furnished to every cotton holder in
the State who is in distress, as a re-
suit of the recent furry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
chinese EXCLUSION.
New Treaty is Strict, Yet 0blec-
tiOnabie Features Of Old One
are Eliminated.

Washington, Dec. S.-The period OF
the convention between the United
States and China by which the Chi
nese are excluded from this country
expires today, but by mutual agree
ment it's provisions will remain oper-
ative until the new treaty arranged by
Secretary Hay and the Chinese minis
ter has been presented to the senate
and ratified From all appearances
the sentiment against Chinese exclu-
sion, of which talk is heard now and
then, is not sufficiently strong to en-
danger the ratification of the new
treaty by the senate. Should the op-
ponents of the measure start fight
after the treaty is presented to the
senate, with any prospect of success.
it is believed that the document
would be withdrawn rather than per-
nit it's amendment by the senate in
such manner as to weaken the restric-
tions upon the admission of Chinese
of the lower classes.
The new treaty. it is said, will be
equally as strict as the old one in re-
gard to exclusion, but it will contain
provisions which will permit the en-
trance into the United States Of Off
cials, merchants, students and other
excepted classes without the restric-
tions now imposed. A thorough ex
animation will be provided for
through which every Chinaman now
in this country and desiring to visit
China, with the intention of return
ing to the United States, shall be pro-
vided with a certificate entitling him
to reenter the United States within
two years from the dateof departure.
The treaty will also contain a provis-
ion permitting the United States to
establish immi igration officials in
China, charged with the duty of in
ves5igating every Chinaman intending
to come to the United States. With a
certificate from such official, inspec-
tion at the port of entry would be
abolished, except as to the verifcation
of the certificates and Identification
Of applicants for admission.