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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
WOMEN FIGHT REVOLVER DUEL
Feud Ends in Battle With Guns on
Wyoming Ranch.

Evanston. Wyo.. Nov. S.-Mrs. Leon
Demars, shot in a duel by her neigh
Dor. Mrs. Nancy Richards, is dead.
Several times the women had come 10
blows. and each had warned the other
the next encounter would be with
guns. Mrs. Demars went TO Mrs. Rich
ards ranch, mead Fort Bridger. ana
upon being ordered away displayed a
big revolver. Mrs. Richards had been
carrying a weapon in expectation OF
meeting Mrs. Demars. Mrs. Richards
says Mrs. Demars fired first. but there
were no other witnesses. At the sec
ond shot Mrs. Demars fell with bull
let in her breast, but kept on firing,
emptying the revolver. Mrs. Richards
also fired six shots. Both are wives
of ranchers. They are 30 years old.
Mrs. Richards was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
MOST IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL
That Of Archbishop Helder Never
Equaled in America.

Cincinnati. Nov. 8.-The funeral Of
Archbishop William Helder at St Pet
er's cathedral today was impressive
beyond description from the beginning
when the long line Of archbishops.
bishops and priests marching in sol
emn column from the cathedral resi-
dcnce around the front entrance Of
the vast auditorium. entered. chanting
the laudes. to the final act, when five
absOlutiOns were given TO the dead
Not a detail was overlooked, making
this the most impressive funeral Of Il
Catholic clergyman ever held in the
United States.
The high mass Of requiem had Arch
bishop Mueller as ceIebrant Arch
bishop John J. Keane. Of Dubuque.
Iowa. preached the sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
BLACKS DRIVEN FROM CAMP
Colorado Miners Issue Warning After
Murder Of a Marshal.

Coal Creek. Col. Nov. S.-The killing
Of Marshal Bates of Coal Creek. a coal
mining town in Fremont county. by
TWO negroes. Grant and Wesley Thomp-
son. whom he was trying 10 arrest for
disturbing the peace. has caused the
white residents to issue a warning 10
all negroes TO leave the camp. Many
negroes have already left town. If any
insist on remaining it is feared blood
shed Will result. The whites charge
the negroes with numerous crimes
committed since the latter were i'm.
ported into the camp a year ago 10
take the place of strikers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
BALDWIN MACHINE OWNER
CHALLENGES DUM0NT
Owner of Successful Airship Plans Sc
ries of Aerial Races With the
Brazilian.

St Louis, Mo. Nov. S.--A challenge
will shortly be issued to SantOs-Du-
mont by Edward J. Carpenter of San
Francisco, owner of the Baldwin air
ship. California Arrow, which has
made two successful flights at the e&-
position Mr. Carpenter is willing to
allow Dunont TO dictate his own
terms. His plan is TO challenge the
Brazilian 10 meet Capt. Baldwin in q
series of races to be held at any time
and place most satisfactory to Dumont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
LAST WORDS MURDER CLEW
Man Found Alongside Railway Mutters
Hint Of Homicide.

New Uim. Mimi, Nov. S.-A coro-
ner's jury is Investigating the death
of William Z. Schneider of Chippewa
Falls. Wis. whose body was found
alongside a railway track just outside
Of the city limits. and who died NUT
teTing murder, murder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
COUPLE DRIVEN OUT THEATRE
Audience Resents White Woman Ac-
companying Filipino Soldier.

St. Louis. Mo. Nov. S.-The audience
at the Grand theatre last night re
sented the appearance of a styIishly
dressed white woman and her Fill
pino soldier escort by hOoting. Kissing
and stentorian shouts to put them
out" The clamor became so great
that the action of the play. The Girl
from Dixie" was interrupted, and
ushers were forced to show the couple
TO the door They were given a part
ing volley OF catcalls and Kisses as they
disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
TIN WHEEL IN CHILD'S THROAT
object Swallowed Nine Months Ago is
Finally Discovered.

Greene. Iowa. Nov. S.-A tin wheel
from a toy wagon, about the size Of a
dime, has just been removed from the
larynx Of a 15-mOnths-Old child of r.
NJ. AIten. The wheel had been lodged
in the chiid's throat about nine months,
having been swallowed while the in
fant was playing with the toy. For
some time the child had been troubled
in breathing. They called in a physi-
clan who discovered the cause by the
aid of the X-Ray. The child will prob
ably recover from the operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
WHAT! NO WIND IN KANSAS?
Cattle Suffer Because Mills of Prairies
Are Out of Action.

Topeka. Kans., Nov. S.-From all
parts of Kansas where water for stock
is pumped by windmills comes the
complaint that cattle are suffering
from thirst, because there is not wind
sufficient to run the mills. This here
tofore undeard of condition has pre-
vailed for three weeks. and thousands
of mills on the prairies are out of ac-
tion. Il should think this condition
would be sufficient TO stop the talk of
the east about Kansas being long on
wind" remarked Gov. Bailey last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
PARKER VOTES AND
GOES TO a DENTIST
Fact That He Has Much at Stake
Does Not Alter his An
nuaI Custom.

Kingston y. Y. Nov. S.-Judge Par
ker cast ballot 147 here this morning.
He was welcomed with cheers at the
polling place by a large crowd. Sub
sequently the judge went to the office
Of his dentist to keep his annual ap-
pointment. He makes a practice of
having his teeth examined at least
once in each year and in order that he
shall not forget he always goes on
election day after casting his ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Persuade Them to Desert
a Fight That is
Hopeless.
BESIEGERS GAINING
Line of Trenches Gradually
Pushed FOrward---RepOrts
From Fortress.

Chefoo, Nov S.-The Japanese be-
sieging Port Arthur. ignoring Lieut.
Gen. Stoessel, have offered terms of
surrender to the Russian soldiers. ac-
cording to advices leaving Port Dainy
yesterday. In the meanwhile the
ceasoless activity of picks and spades
continues. The Japanese are gradually
advancing their trenches, which spell
inexorable fate to the watching Rus
SLAMS.
Troops DiSpIrited.
A Russian prisoner captured Oct. &c
said the troops composing the garrison
of Port Arthur were in want and dis
pirited. They saw the fruitlessness of
the struggle and that Japanese vic
tory was ultimately inevitable.
Make Progress.
Toxic. Nov. S.--Unofficial news re-
ceived from Port Arthur since Satur-
day report progress made by the be-
siegers indicate that the Japanese
operations are proceeding satisfactor-
lily though slowly.
Strengthen Positions.
Reports from Shakhe river state
both armies are still strengthening
their positions along the river ana are
otherwise busily preparing for another
great battle. but there is no likelihood
of Il general engagement for the pres
ent Reinforcements of Russian
troops and guns and supplies are con.
stantly arriving at the front
City Left To Its Fate.
Paris, Nov. S.-The St Petersburg
correspondent of the Petit Parisien
says:
According to a dispatch from Kiau.
chau the Russians have completely
abandoned the town of Port Arthur.
which is a heap Of ruins, and taken
refuge on the Liaotishan peninsula.
which is strongly fortified. Recent
fighting was so fierce that Gen. Stocs-
sci. who is wounded. has only three
or four thousand men available. II is
realized now at St. Petersburg that the
fortress may fall AT any day.
Puts Limit at -Four Days.
London. Nov. S-The Odessa cor
respondent of the Standard says that,
according to private information re-
ceived from St. Petersburg. the gen
eral staff received intelligence from
Port Arthur leading to the belief that
it will be impossible for the fortress to
hold out more than four days longer.
Not Denied at St. Petersburg.
London, Nov. S.-Thc TumOrs that
the Russians have abandoned the town
of Port Arthur and have retreated to
the Liaotishan peninsula are increas-
ing. and they are not denied at ST.
Petersburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
GOES TO VOTE BY
A SPECIAL TRAIN
Roosevelt and Party Travel all the
Way to oyster Bay For
the Function.

Oyster Bay. Nov S.-President
Roosevelt and party arrived here at
9:41 today on a special train from Long
Island City. President Roosevelt was
driven directly from the station TO the
polling place in the fifth precinct.
There he cast ballot 1865. The presi
Dental party left here for New York
at II.
New York, Nov. S.-The president
left Jersey City at 1:15 this afternoon
and is due in Washington at 6:1O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
ANOTHER BANKER is HELD
Edward 7. Miller Of New Providence
Iowa, Charged With Fraud.

Eldora. Ia. Nov. S.-Edwin T. Mil
Ter of the firm of o. Z. Miller & Son,
bankers, Of New Providence. Il. who
failed. has just been arrested by Sher-
if Mitterer of Ocheyedan, Ia, on the
charge of fraudulent banking He will
be tried at the January term Of the
Hardin county district court. He fur
nished bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Have BIacI<s Guessing.
TROUBLE IN THE VERY BEGINNING
CInshcs Occur mt New York Polling
Places Within 20 Minutes.

Places Within 20 Minutes.
New York. Nov. Perfect weather
in Greater New York and early indi-
cations point TO a heavy vote. Trouble
began in some quarters almost at the
start and arrests for alleged illegal
voting began almost simultaneously
with the opening of the polls. In some
cases arrests were accompanied by dis
orderly demonstration. At least two
persons. a policeman and a citizen.
were injured before voting had been in
progress 20 minutes.
State Superintendent of Elections
Morgan distributed nearly 5000 depu-
ties representing his office through the
districts
Record Vote in New Hampshire.
Concord. y. H. Nov. S.-Fine wealth
cr and an unusually full registration
promises the largest vote on record.
Weather Right I'm Connecticut.
New Haven-Nov. S.-Crisp and
clear throughout Connecticut. The
vote is very heavy.
Splitting Ticket in Michigan.
Detroit. Mich. Nov. S.-Reports from
the state all tell of fine weather and
a heavy early vote. There is much
splitting of tickets in all parts OF the
state This is taken to be 4 favOrabI,
indication for Ferris. democrat. fOi
governor That Roosevelt Will have q
tremendous majority is everywhere
conceded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
WOMAN REVIEWS s5o,ooo,ooo SUIT
Elizabeth 7. Greenough Again Seeks
Damages From Henry II. Rogers.

Boston. Nov S.-The suit for $50
10000 brought by Elizabeth T. Green
ough. of New York. against Henry II.
Rogers, Of the Standard Oil company.
which was dismissed by agreement
Sept. "a last, has been reentered in
the supreme court The new suit is
entered under the name Of Cadwalla-
der NJ Raymond. the claim being as
signed TO Mr. Raymond as a friend Of
Mrs GreenOugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
FAIR WEATHER AND A HEAVY VOTE ARE
REPORTED OVER WHOLE UNITED STATES
TWO OPPOSITE AND OPTIMISTIC VIEWS ON
OUTCOME OF TODAY'S BATTLE WITH BALLOTS


-UREY WOODSON
anticipation victory have
of
S
beca i
is
will
hotel where the official bue
should down with tin horns
WooOsoN,
yesterday, speaking officially for the
tire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
MANY MARK BALLOTS WRONG.
Mistake VIII Cause Pennsylvania state
Ticket to Fall Behind.

Pttsburg. Nov. S.-Several hours
after the polls were opened it was dis
covered that many voters were not
marking their ballots correctly owing
To n change in form. The result win
be that state. congressional. legisla-
tive and county candidates of all par
ties will run behind the presidential
candidates. The mistake. however,
will only affect the total vote.
MARSHAL Arrests Police.
Louisville. Nov. S-Three members
of the Louisville police force were ar
rested today by a United States mar
shal on warrants charging them with
n conspiracy 10 intimidate negro vo-
tiers. Charges and counter charges of
fraud are being freely made by both
sides. More arrests are expected.
One of Heaviest on Record.
Indianapolis. Ind. Nov S.-RepOrts
received from three-fourths of the
counties in the state show one of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08

GEORGE B. CORTEIYOU.
change estimate from the figures which
Saturday a
34 476
No
his estn whe
republican candidates carry
Virginia, Jersey will
republicans
from al parts o country are encouraging
yesterday GEORGE
B. o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Two Duck Hunters Drowned.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. S.-James II.
Foote and Alfred Gaines, electricians.
we're drowned while duck hunting at
the St Clair flats on Sunday and
their bodies were recovered in the
north channel in shallow water. about
80 feet from shore, yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Refuses to Reimburse Company.

Wabash. Ind, Nov. 8.-Michael Z
Graston, agent OF the Big -Four road
at this point, has resigned in prefer
ence to repaying the amount of the
defalcatiOn of his cashier. Rufus 3
Coapstick. who is now serving a sen
tence of nine months for erBbezzlina
81. 900 of the company's funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
LOOKS GOOD FOR DEMOCRATS.
Rain Begins Failing in Indiana Late in
the Day.


indianapolis. Nov. S.-This after
noon rain began to fall in the city anC
several parts OF the state. There have
been nine arrests here for illegal yOt
ing. Democrats are being charged
with causing delay at the polls where
a heavy negro vote is cast. Severa
disturbances have occurred at tbs
south side wards.
Democrats Claim the Governor.
Providence. K. l.. Nov. S.-Report!
from congressional contests are be
clouding both gubernatorial and pres
idential contests. While Concoding
republican plurality for president. TIT
democrats are claiming the election o
Garvis for governor by a small plural
ity.
Much Scratching i'm West virginia.
Wheeling. w. Va. Nov. S.-RepOrt
from over the state say the farmer
are scratching Dawson, republican, 70
governor. and the election of Cornwall
is assured Unless the scratching O
I Dawson results in many ballots bein;
thrown out it is believed Roosevelt
Will carry the state with a maJorit
equal TO that of Mckinney
Scratching i'm Wisconsin.
Milwaukee. Wis. Nov. Special
from different parts of the state ind
cate a heavy vote IS being polleG
! There is much splitting of tickets.
Concede All to Republicans.
Watertown. s. d. Nov. S--Chairma
| Martin. of the democratic state Ger
/ trail committee, has received no new
/ from the state. Headquarters are d,
/ serted and the election Of the entire r,
/ publican state ticket is practically cor
/ Ceded.
Claim Republican Majority.
Chicago. Nov. S.-RepOrts frOI
throughout Illinois point 10 the ave
/ age republican majOTities.
Half Cast at Noon.
| Chicago. Nov. Sowing 10 the siz
OF the ballot and much scratching vo
ing was rather slow this morning bJ
in many wards so percent of the regi
! tered strength had been cast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
FATAL SHOOTINGS
AT COLORADO POLLS
Sheriff Bells Deputy Kills Democratic
Judges Woman is As
SauIted.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Nov. S.--Ike
Idelbolt and Chris Miller, democratic
judges at GoldficId. were shot down
by one of Sheriff Bells deputies. They
had ordered the deputy out of the poll
ing place. He refused to go and turn
ing upon the judges shot and killed
them.
At Midway Al Doyle deputy sheriff
assaulted Mrs. Kennedy, a democratic
Judge. tore her dress and slapped her.
Ed O'Leary. a democratic watches. in
terferred and shot Doyle, fatally
wOunding him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
WHISKY TRUST Is
STRONG AGGRESSOR
Offers to Sell Thousands of Barrels
Under the Independents
Prices.

Peoria, Nov. S.-The whisky market
is demoralized as the result of the war
between the independents and the
trust. Despite the action of the indie
pendents yesterday in declaring $12I
as the basing price for finished goods,
the trust 5 Offering TO sell thousands
OF barrels at S1.23
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Dies From Football Injury.

Pitrsburg, Pa. Nov. S.-Mauley z
Gray. a Is year old copy carrier, died
last night from injuries sustained in q
football game a week ago. He was the
only support of crippled father
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
TRAINS COLLIDE:
TWO ARE KILLED
Twenty-Five Others Hurt in Accident
Today Near Clinton,
Ind.

Clinton, Ind. Nov. SIN collision
between Il work train and a freight
train today. John Blot was killed. An
unrecognized body is pinned under the
wreck and 25 other men are injured.
All the injured were taken to Dan,
Vile, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
HOTEL FIRE IN
TEXAS CAUSES
DEATH OF SIX

Houston, Tex, Nov. S--The Silver
Queen hotel in the Sour Lake oil field
was destroyed by fire tO.ay. Four
people were burned to death. and two
fatally injured. All were residents
of the neighborhood. The hotel was
filed with guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Many Went Early to Polls
to Record Their
Preferences.
VERY LITTLE DISORDER
Leaders of Both Parties Con-
tinue to Express Conf
dence of Success.
FIRST REPORTS RECEIVED.


Boston, Nov. 8. The first town to
report the result of today's election
was Mashpie in the Fourteenth con-
gressional district. The vote for pres
ident was Parker 2, Roosevelt SO.
In 1900 the vote of the town was:
Bryan 3, Mckinley, 55.
THREE TOWNS HEARD FROM.
Boston, Nov. 3.-The first three
towns to report complete returns gave
the following aggregate vote: Parker
462, Roosevelt 552. In 1900 they gave
Bryan 4eo, Mckinley 593.
Boston, Nov. g. NorwelPs vote was
Parker Sc, Roosevelt $50. The vote in
1900 was Bryan 55, Mckinley 1856.
New York, Nov. SIP to noon to-
day reports indicate that good weather
extends over the entire country and
leads the experts at headquarters to
predict that the vote cast will be the
heaviest in many elections. With ex-
ceptiOn two or three southern states re
ports 10 the Associated Press show
the interest everywhere is keen and
early voting heavy.
Strong In Pennsylvania.
Throughout Pennsylvania. a heavy
vote is being polIed. Roosevelt run
ming very strong in the mining dis
tricts. many democratic miners casting
ballots for him.
Using Voting Machines.
Wisconsin cities are today using vot-
ing machines for the first time. There
is considerable scratching on the state
ticket
Have Blacks Guessing.
Dispatches from the southern coun-
ties constituting the "black belt" of
Maryland are to the effect that many
iliterate negroes are finding it diff
cult in voting the complicated ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Exports and Imports.

During the first six months of 1904
the imports amounted in value TO $39,-
100000. an increase of S7,40O.000 since
1901. Imports from the United States
have shown a tendency to fall off. the
loss in 1902 being S3.0OO,0OO. For the
fiscal year ending June 30 the imports
were S74492 900. an increase of $11.-
$4,000. Exports for the same period
were $94,399,000, an increase of S16,-
100000. Sugar alone accounted for
S57. 900 an increase of S14.OO0O00.
The number of schools in Cuba has
reached 5000. with 10000 pupils. an
increase for the year of 10000 pupils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
$4,000 Propositions Common.

But there were plenty of wagers
made large enough TO take away the
breath OF an ordinary man. Five
thousand dollar classed as common
place. Ten thousand dollar bets
We're far from common, and S50,000
against $4,000 or $4,000 was put up
more than once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
CUBA WRESTLES
WITH BIG DEBT
Problem of Paying Off the SOL
diers is Chief One Before
the Republic.
CAN BORROW NO MORE FUNDS
President Palma in Annual Message
Lays the Situation Before
Congress.

Havana, Nov. S.-Congress resumed
it's session yesterday. In his annual
message President Palma made a clear
explanation of Cuba's financial condi-
ton, and went extensively into the
question of paying off the balance of
the debt due the army. The total debt
thus far passed on by the claims COM
mission amounts TO $56.76S,426, and
the outstanding claims number 1920.
President Palma assumes that the to-
tai army debt will not amount to more
than $57,OOO,OOO of which $2S,500.O00
is now being paid off.
President Palma asked congress to
decide in what manner the remaining
half should be raised, or to suggest
'other mode of settlement. The presi-
dent called attention to the fact that
the Platt amendment would not permit
Cuba to incur further debt. In view.
therefore, of the Plat amendment for
bidding the contraction of external or
internal debts, save under certain con
ditions. Cuba must either reduce the
debt to the army or create new taxes
in order to raise a loan of $25,325, 600.
Cuba'S Expenses increasing.
The budget of expenses for next
year amounts to $19.OO0.O 900 The mes
sage stated that if the customs reve-
.nues continue as heavy as at present
the executive Will ask $20.000.000 for
1906 The special internal tax on
liquors. matches, etc, levied for the
payment of the present loan now
yields $4,000 annually. with a sur
plus of $1,27O.OOO above the amount
needed.
President Palma referred TO the sin
gle case of yellow fever near Santiago,
which he said was probably due to
some mosquito coming aboard a ship
from Vera Cruz, Bahia. or Puerto Ca
bellO. He called attention to the fact
that by treaty with the United States
Cuba is responsible for maintaining
sanitary conditions and recommended
that the state take charge of sanitation
at Santiago at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08

Des MOines, Nov. S.-Telegrams re-
ceived from every section of the state
by the chairmen of the democratic and
republican state committees report an
unusually heavy early vote, especially
in the country precincts. All cities
report a healthy increased vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
GREAT BETTING
ON ELECTION EVE
All Records for Previous Years
Outdone by New York
Men of Means.
GO ABOUT WITH THE CASH
Odds to on Roosevelt and to 1
on Herrick as Choice for
Governor.

New York. Nov. S.-Wagers on the
election eliminated last night in a bet
ting carnival that exceeded in volume
and excitement anything New York
has known in many national cam
paigns.
Fortunes were hawked about on Wall
street all day. and up to midnight at
the Hoffman House well known book
makers stood around with bundles Of
thousand dollar bills Offering any
amount at to l on Roosevelt being
elected, to l on his carrying New
York state. and strangely enough. ,
to ! on Herricks s election as governor.
At to l there was a scarcity of
takers with Parker money. The book
makers got together and issued a prop
ostion that was the elimination of all
that had gone before.
Offers S3OO.OOO 10 $4,000.
Three hundred thousand dollars in a
lump was offered by a syndicate of
boOkmakers, among them Joe Nendig,
Joe Ullman and Dave Johnson. They
cried that they would bet it against
$4,000.
There were lot of democrats there
and this offer tantalized them. 1t was
too much for Hugh J. Grant. He NOV
ed around and presently appeared with
the $4,000
Evidently the boOkmakeTs had not
expected that the big offer would be
taken. They paused. finally refusing
the S50,0O0 but said they would bet
the S2OO 600 against 500 600 Grant
would make no bet except that which
was originally offered and so the big
wager. probably the largest single bet
ever made on an election. fell through.
$4,000 Proportions Common.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Increase i'm Iowa.

heaviest votes in the history Of Indi-
ana is being pollcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-08
Puts Limit nt -Four Days.
Not Denied at -. PetcrsbuTr

London, Nov. S.-IhC rumOrs that
the Russians have abandoned the town
of Port Arthur and have retreated to
the Liaotishan peninsula are increas-
ing. and they are not denied at St.
Petersburg.