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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Prairie Fires Sweep
Through Western
Regions.
HUNDREDS HOMELESS
Several Fatally Burned
Loss is $780,
900.

LaWton, Okla. March $50 far on
ly two deaths from the prairie fires
that swept Kiowa and Comanche
counties have been Veritied-those of
Dr. Harmon and an unknown boy,
near here although rumurs of deaths
at numerous isolated points have been
reported. Twelve persons were burn
ed, three perhaps fatally. 1t is esti-
mated 1000 persons have been made
homeless and penniless. Suffering
among the destitute is intense. The
property loss is estimated at $500 600.
800 Miles Burned Over.
Lawton, o. r., March 4. Five
persons We're burned To death and 500
square miles of territory in Kiowa
and Comanche counties were swept by
prairie fires. Hundreds of people are
homeless, and it is impossible to esti-
mate the financial loss, owing to the
wide extent of country affected At
Hobart, the county seat of KiOwa coun-
ty, the fire appIoa ched from the east,
destroying the stables and fifteen race
horses, fifteen residences, two business
houses and various small buildings.
Three Men and Two Women Perish.
Spreading TO the southwest the fire
swept 10000 acres of government Mill
tary and timber reserve and Indian
school reserve, destroying several In
dian houses and forty head OF govern
ment cattle. Spreading westward the
flames covered miles of the homestead
district, destroying houses, barns and
stock. 1t was in this district that five
persons are reported to have perished
i'll attempting to protect their proper
ty. The names of three have been
learned - Dock and John Harmon,
brothers, and man named Fischer.
The other Two were women and their
names have not yet been learned.
Fire Fighters Save LawtOn.
Late at night the fire began NOV
ing southwark toward this city. At
II o'clock midnight 5000 people OF
the city were up TO battle with the ap-
prOaGhing monster of destruction. The
advance line of the fire was fully two
miles in length. and came in u semi-
circular form. A thousand men turned
their efforts to checking it at the grass
borders of the reservation at the city
limits. Water from every source, car
ried in every conceivable way, was
distributed along this line and carried
all around the city limits.
Hundreds of Small BIazes.
This served the purpose of checking
the advance lines Of the fire, but was
of little avail! in hindering the con-
tinuaI flying of fire brands into the
streets of the city. In more than 100
places flames arose from dwellings,
barns and outhOuses, but wherever
blaze grew menwere present to quench
it with water. AS result of the cool
Judgment of the fighters the city's Loss
was only $4,000.
Stories OF suffering Come In.
Stories are coming in of how fami-
lies lay out OH the prairie throughout
the freezing night after the storm had
passed, with only the thin clothes on
ther backs. Hundreds Of people are
destitute, and are suffering intensely
in the cold and with pains OccasiOned
by their burns. Clothes, medicine and
are being sent out from all
to relieve the suffering. Cavalry from
Fort Sill and officers from this city
are searching for missing men, women
and children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
EXPLAINS HIS OWN POSITION
He Had a Plural Family aud Took His
Chances with the Law.

Then in answer to the question
whether polygamous living was regard
ed by the church as contrary TO the
law he answered: 1t was" Continu-
ing, he said; This was the case and
is the case now. But l was placed
in this position: L had a family-a
plural family. if you please / married
my first wife more than thirty-eight
years ago and my last wife more than
twenty years ago. BY these wives
have had children, and l hayeprefeEred
to take my own chances with the law
and suffer any conSequenceS the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
His Imagination was vivid.

Flint, Mich, March A man
named TAtrO, with a vivid imagina-
ton, Informed the police that several
days ago that his house had been en-
tered and $3.50 in cash.' his trunk.
clothing. a clock and sundry other stuff
stolen. He directed the officers where
to find it, but the search was futile.
Now Tatro comes forward with an
other story and says that all of his
belongings except the $3.50 and the
clock have been mysteriously return
ed TO his home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

Anjcr Eeii SC l-4e LITTER loaned him
another check for $9J1 for one Tor ST.
coo, E1cl one week later.
And with Ii Paid the FIRST.
With the S9JT secured on Major Bells
cAcch for $9JI. and SIS from his own
pocket he paid his first check for ST.
eco. As the days. weeks. months and
years went along Rand still found him-
self unable 10 close up the deal. The
amount of interest rated at S43 each
week for each $1,000 amounted up so
rapidly that soon he was borrowing
more than $4,000. ard he swore III
court that this was about The average
during the four years his dealings with
Bell ran on.
Worked by the Day.
In 1898 Rand made a new arrange
nent with Major Bel whereby his
checks for 81 COO each were to he dis
counted by Major Bel af the rate Of
50 day interest for each $1,000. Is
time went on Rand would borrow on
Mondays, Wednesdays and SATURDAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Practically No Assets.

Boston. March I. - \ petition in
bankruptcy has been filed here by
Richard Si0lcy. manager OF Il large
molas>es importing concern. Sibley es-
Inmates his total liabilities at $45l. .329
with practically no assets. His en-
barraSsment is said to be due to his
connection with the Bay State Distill-
ing company and its successor, the
Great White Spirit company, of Bos-
ton, now defunct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
B. & o. PASSENGER TRAIN
WRECKED AND TWO KILLED

Rowlesburg. w. Va, March 4--The
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train
No. 4. from st. Louis to New York
was wrecked near here. Fireman Al
Gen Mckenzie. of Cumberland. Md,
was killed, and Engineer William II.
Bowden. also of Cumberland. was
probably fatally scalded. The engine
was overturned and two express cars
and the baggage and mail cars de-
rallied. No passengers were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
DIR. D. N. FOSTER UP FOR
CONGRESS IN 43RD DISTRICT

Newton, Ill, March DIR. ID. NJ.
Foster has been nominated for con-
gress by the Democratic convention Of
the Twenty-third district on the forty
seventh ballot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
F,aDt Go out OF Eusiness.

Bloomington. Ill. March 4.-The
Peoples bank of MinOnk has issued
notice that If viii quit business next
week, as there is not enough business
in town for two banks. 1t was organ
jzed about a year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
ColIece Rnildinr Rnrneh.

Carlisle. Pa. March 4.-Denny Hall,
one Of the finest buildings connected
with Dickinson college, has been de-
stTOyed by fire. The structure was
erected five years ago at cost Of $2j,-
000; insurance. $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
WAGE EXEMPTION
is NOT FAVORED
Iowa Miners Oppose Measure-Fa-
vor Postal Savings
Banks.

Des Moines. March John p
White, of Oskaloosa, was today elect
ed president Of the United Mine Work
ers of Iowa. The committee on reso-
lutions reported unfavorably on the
proposed exemption of wages and ia
vorably 10 the establishing of Il postal
savings bank by the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
FERRY SINKS COAL BARGE
IN NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, March 4-During the
heavy fog which settled over this port
the Pennsylvania ferryboat Chicago
sank coal borge and the Staten Isl
and ferrybOat Westfield was badly
damaged by collision with an un-
known vessel. No one was hurt in eth
er accident The fog was one of the
worst in many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
VIII Bring Away Refugees,
Split in a Republican Contention

Garnett. Kan. March The Re
publican conventfc,I of the Second con-
sressionll district. one faction renomi-
mating Representative Bowersock, of
lawrence, andthe other naming Henry
J. Allen, OF Ottawa, editor OF The
Herald. Both conventions indorsed
President Roosevelt for denomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

and it is understood Benckcndorff was
charged with the most conciIiatory
measures by the car.
Hope to Confine Conflict.
This new phase of the situation,
which has been the subject of conver-
sation by Foreign Minister Delcasse
and the ambassadors credited to
France, has given rise 10 the feeling
in official and diplomatic circles that
it viii be possible after all to confine
the far eastern war to Russia and
Japan. although there is doubt still
in official circles regarding the policy
Of Germany toward Russa.
LuIf in East Continues.
London. March 4.-The lull in active
operations in the Far East war con-
tinues. and the only news coming is
of alleged movements of troops and
possibilities of action. 1t is said that
the water supply of Port Arthur is
short. and there was a report that
China was on the point of joining Ja-
pan against Russia, but this latter is
discredited. 1t is also reported that
the Russian forces ut Anju are COM
pelling the Koreans to supply them
with rice, fodder and fuel The Rus
slams are fortifying Antung heavily.
Disappearance of Fleet Mystery.
The disappearance of the ,j;Ipanese
ficet from before Port Arthur has SCI
the spectators loose and all sorts Of
suggestions arc flying around as to
where it has gone. the Russians being
on the anxious seat as TO what the
Japs are going 10 do next. Port Ar
thur, NladiyOstok, ard the region ira
versed by the East China railroad and
the Blagovcstchensk and Trans Baikal
and Amur territories have been formal
ly declared i'm state Of siege by the
Russians.
viii Bring Away Refugees,
Washington. March 4.-Minister Al
len reported to the state department
from Seou! by able that he has deter
mined to send United States vessel
to the vicinity of Ping Yang to remove
to a place of safety the women among
the refugees gathered there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Took sfrychnine by s1Isiake.

Battle Creek, Mich, March 4--John
A. Van BrocEslin took a dose of strych-
nine by mistake on returning b0me
from a protracted evangelical service
and died soon afterward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
AMERICAN CARNATION
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

Detroit, March 1.-THE American
Carna ton society which is holding it's
annual exhibition and convention here
has elected the following officers: Pres
ident. James Hartshorn, of Joliet, Ill;
secretary, A. NJ. Herr. Lancaster, Pa;
treasurer. Fred Dorner. j., Lafay-
ettc, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
DEADLOCK ENDED
Iowa congressmen Agree Upon
Candidate for Federal
Judge.
BALLoTIN VAIN THREE MONTHS
Henry T. Reed, of Cresco, Chosen
and Will be Recommended
Unanimously.

Washington, March 4.-Henry T.
Reed, of Cresco, Iowa, was selected by
the Iowa delegation today to be rec
commended for United States district
judge for the northern district of
Iowa. Two senators and five mem
bers of the house representing the
northern district have been balloting
for three months on a candidate.
No Majority.
No man received majority until
today. The recommendation TO the
president viii be unanimous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
MobiIizing of Entire Rus
sian Army Indi-
Gated.
SIX WEEKS TRAINING
Evidently In
tend Land Movement
on Da1ny.

St. Petersburg, March Am imper-
ial order has been issued summoning
the reserve subalterns and first class
reserve men and the naval reserves of
European Russia to the colors for a
six weeks course Of training This is
interpreted as indicating that every
thing is being made ready for the mo-
bilization of the whole Russian army,
if necessary.
Movement on Lao Tung.
ChefOo, March 4.-Six japanese
cruisers escorting 10 transports have
been sighted steaming in the dfrec-
tion of the GulI of Lao Tung. This
movement is connected with the re-
ported intention to effect a landing
north of Saddle bay, near New
Chwang.
From Russian sources come reports
of an engagement in the vicinity of
the Nalu river between small parties
of scouts. who exchanged shots and
retired. japanese troops are report
ed to be within three days march of
the Russian encampment. the latter
retiring to await reinfOrcements. Ow-
ing to the heavy weather it is difficult
to proceed. y big battle is expected
shortly.
Position at Port Arthur.
The position at Port Arthur is
briefly as follows: Although Japan
has lost a small cruiser and had the
machinery of battleship and an
other vessel damaged, these latter
VTnh1 h1X- F,,II
any case, she Possesses complete com
mand at sea, and viii anon through
her sea power effectualIy blockade
and isolate Port Arthur.
In the meantime the japanese seem
20 have decided to make an advance
in strength along the Pekin roadway
from Seoul. Her forces have already
advanced from the Korean capital.
and, having secured the YaIu river.
they will threaten Kirin. cutting the
railway and menacing Niadivostock,
while ANOTHER force deals with the
Lao Tung peninsula.
When the rigor OF the winter has
moderated an occupation of the ter
ritory near Dalny IS expected.
France Gratiied.
Paris. March TO the qualification
of France better relations between
Russia and Great Britain are promis-
ed as Il result of the visit of Count
Benckendorff, Russian ambassador toI
Great Britain. to st. Peters burg. From
an authoritative source it is learned
that Benckendorff not only carried
verbal assurances of the absolute
neutrality of Great Britain in the war
but that he was the bearer of docu-
ments establishing the fact that the
London government did net want war
and had made determined efforts TO
prevent it, urging on Japan the fact
that the British press did not repre-
sent the attitude or wishes of the
British government.
Cleared Suspicious.
Official advices from ST. Petersburg
show Benckeudcrff's representations
cleared away many suspicious enter
tanned by Russian authorities Russia
does not desire unfriendly relations
with Great Britain. She therefore
met the British government half way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
CLOSED SHOPS"
Illinois National Guard to Enlist
Only Union Musi.
clans.
GOVERNOR YIELDS THE POINT
Pact Sealed in Lager Beer at Con-
ference in Chi
cago.

Chicago March National Guard
regiments are to be CLOSED shops"
hereafter. Military representatives OF
Governor Yates held conference with
the executive board of the Chicago
Federation of Musicians and agreed to
enlist only union musicians and prom
ised thatu rules. would be observed
in orders issued TO regimental bands.
The pact was sealed in good lager
beer. Havana cigars served in place Of
a peace pipe, and loud laughter was
heard in the halls about the headquar-
ters of union musicians in the Omaha
buildin1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

Chicago. March 4.-AfteT paying
Major William Bell more than $4,000
as interest ON Il loan of 81 900 for four
years Charles L. Rand, a real estate
dealer. wanted to call the deal off"
To his surprise ne found that Major
Bell still held his checks for $3.50,
none Cf which had Eeen presented to
the bank. Judge Cavanaugh has or
dcred that Il decree be entered compell-
ing the return of the security and
checks. but has denied the petition for
the return of excess interest.
borrowed Another Thousand.
On the last day of December. 1895.
Charles Z. Rand borrowed $1,000 from
Major William W. Bell. father of Lii
liam Bell, the authoress, and gave his
check for $1,000 and took Major Bells
for S957. The former check was not
TO be presented at the bank till the
expiration OF one week Before that
time elapsed Rand found he would
be sashle TO pay the check, and told
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Sworn to Secrecy.

Each side was sworn to secrecy. No
one of the distinguished uniOniSts or
military men would discuss the Ggree-
ment or what took place at the signing
of the treaty establishing the CLOSED
shop" in the Illinois military establish
mert. The state was represented by
Colonel J. NJ. Eddy and Major NJ. L.
Funkhouser. of the First regiment.
LIE musician federation was repre-
sented by National President Weber,
of Cincinnati: President T. +. Ken
nedy, of the federation, and the ex-
ecutiVe board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04

vised them 10 dtslst-cOuIu not con,
sistcntly have done so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Worst In Years.

Nothing comparable with it has
been experienced during the last 80
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
SHAKEN BY
EARTHQUAKE
City of Lima, Peru, is
Severely Jar
red
EARLY THIS MORNING
Worst Disaster of the
Kind in Many
Years.
EARLY THIS MORNING

Lima, Peru, March A trenen-
dous earthquake, which did much
damage. occurred here at 5:20 this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-04
Cleared Suspicious.

Official advices from ST Petersburg
show Benckendorff's representations
cleared away many suspicious enter
tanned by Russian authorities. Russia
does not desire unfriendly relations
with Great Britain. She therefore
met the British government half way
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
The Search for Pill stuffs.
Geslie's Monthly.

For the things that so into the 4
O0O,OOO,OOO pills that Detroit produce,
every year the whole world /,
secured. The hunt for herbs ana
barks is as unceasing as that for gols
and is no less exciting. Savage land,
are explored. The widest jungles and
waterless deserts are overcome in the
search. The costliest of expeditions
are formed that American pilLeater
may not starve, and all sorts Of dan.
gers and hardships are encounters
Fishing fleets are chartered In the
northern seas by great Detroit phar
maceutical institutions, and for sew.
eral months in each year scour the
ocean for fish that contain valuabIs
oils.
In this search for new drugs, cost
ly expeditions have been fitted out
by pill-making firms which have pene
trated some Of the widest and most
impenetrable contries in the world.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
sourA sALrM srnrrra

fhorc 10 talk Of the people OF IN,
seventh warl South salem organ
irlng a good roads lcaguo 10 look afto,
their streeta
A portion Of South Commercial
stree nov resembles the grand eanal
oI Venice with chunks on drlftwood
noating about 10 a.
ood roads m m,ting might consld
eF What the available revenues are
and what can be done with the money
TO eo pa'd for mad and streets
That vand will have several thoo
'and dollars each year 10 spend an
nads and tho monoy should be nsed
'o mako permanent improvements.
me sleaieei troublo nov seems Ia
pe' 20 ono knows wha, the reyenue.
are 70 be, nor What cas be done with
them nor how 10 DO a.
Vnll the poople or some part ~
'hem ga'her iogothor and learn ~
master lhe fundamental facts IN bo
prohlem they wlll eo, no progross.
Certainly there should b. mo- more
money spont lo main,ain the preseo,
,'''iaqueilc state o. street nadsa
''oo i'' as see GA, Of tho ru,s.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

to be disappointed and then buoyed
up by a new hope which faded away
like its predecessor. / sympathize
with the full-blood Indian in the
change now taking place. He was a
good man in the old days, honest and
law abiding. Hard times are in store
for him. While experimenting the
commercial interests Of the Overland
Transit company, which maintained
constant procession Of ox-trains for
a distance Of 200 miles, hauling freight
between Pryor Greek and Texas in
the early '70s, l rode on horseback
all over Indian Territory. My old
white horse was known far and wide,
and was welcomed to the rude hos
pitallty of the full-blood wherever |
found him. | carried no weapon OF
any kind and was never molested."
Mr.. Sandheimer is the last of the
old fur traders in Indian Territory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
FREQUENT CHANGES
NOT AN EVIL,

MOI AN EVIL
The frequent changes that have
been made At the state prison are not
TO be- regarded a. entirely an evil AZ
some would have Il.
WheneycT employees at state pris.
on come 10 be- too well acquainted
with tho prlsonorB it is time 20 re.
move them.
supt Jamos has shown no partisan.
ship In removing mon who proved un.
satisfactory Republicans and Demo.
Gratis have gune the same way.
hen who come 10 think they have
a permanent lease on a position grow
carelcaa and that Is dangerous To such
an institution.
Some Of the positions In a state
prison would be better oiled n there
werv an absolute stranger put In ey.
cry year.
An uncertain tenure would work "A
benohclal on politicians a. II does ON
conylctn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05

Judge Scott would take a second term
II he could get It, but Is making nc
fight for the place. It is stated that
ex.Judge Hubbard and ex-Judge Ter
rell viii both be in the field
AZ three state senators are hold
cyers there Is no senatorial element
10 enter into the legislative ticket
and hence II will probably be mad up
on merit. from the standpoint Of an
efficient working delegation
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
MlIllonAIro,s Poor stomach.

The vorn-out stomach OF the over
fed millionaire is often pAraded in In.
public prints as a horrible example q
the evils attendant on the possession
o fgreat wealth. But millionaires ~,
not the only ones who are anlictsd
with bad stomachs. The proportion b
far greater among the toilerS. Dys
pepsia and indigestion are rampan,
among these people, and they BuhG
far worse tortures than the milhonRin
unless they avail themselves OF I
standard medicine like Green's Angus
Flower, which mas been a faVorits
household remedy for an BtomacA
troubles for over 35 years. AuguN
Flower rouses the torpid liver, thus
creating appetite and ilsuring perfect
digestion. It tones and vitalizea the
entire system, and makes life worth
living, no matter what your station
Trial bottle, 25c; regular size, 75c. Al
all druggists, At DR.. stones srw
stores.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
MARloN ooNrN nnl,r,.a

WIN 'hs city administration hi,,,
l.onehed, there ls nov a moment ~,
'he ''eai politicians io turn their at
''n''oa 20 county matters.
Aos' of tho county oacials are aery.
'ns nr' terms aud viii DO ronomt
Aal,'i BY ne Republicans
ihefe afe suing 10 b. number q,
a'qilanis for tho oaice of shens ara
'ps iadicAiions aFe that Il win IA M.
x ne county 'A'
''' e0a''s iodse 4 d assumed ,Aas
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
The LINE or MUNICIPAL DUTY


The twelve Republican aldermen
who become the legislative depart.
ment Of the city government, have a
line 0f duty to perform.
In tho election OF employees this sv.
ening they should mako no change. II
the Incumbent Is a Republican. who
o. giving good service
As the people ordered Republican
city admlniatration. there Is no ex.
cuse for elecung any but Rspubll.
cans 10 city Offices.
The CltlzsnR administration en-.
ployed some good men. who have been
lifelong Republicans and some Of
these should not be removed.
hut IN all cases where there has
been any neglect q duty by Repub.
hcan, under Ciiizcns rule. there
should be- a change made.
Progress demands that mon be
elected who will get out Of the old
ruts and hook 10 tho building OF the
city along neN limos
Etholoncy. honesty. integrity and
progress are the watchwords OF good
government and the people will put
up with nothing else.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-05
Coast Line Of the Philippines.

a seosmphical magazine makes IN,
interesting statement that the Phil
pp'no Islands have a coast line doub
y 'oa' OF the main part OF the United
s'a'gs The measurement given is
''fa square miles while the total
afea Is stated as ll5Oe6 square mile
"a 'he Philippines there Is one mile
OF coast line 20 every ten miles M
area' In tho uuIted States the nm,
portion is 20 5S5, Il Is said that
''00 Islands and islets can be count.
ga on the charts