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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
SOLD PROMOTIONS
ON RECEIVING SHIP
Secret Service Man Discovers New
Sort of Graft in United
States Navy.

New York. Aug. "a naval board
is investigating reports that certain
petty officers on the receiving ship
Hancock, stationed at the Brooklyn
navy yard. have been selling ratings,
or promotions, to sailors for cash.
The reports were started by bluejack-
cts, who talked freely of the matter
ashore. When the commissioned of
ficers Of the ship and in the yard
heard of these reports they reported
to the navy department and a board
was detailed TO investigate the ru-
mors.
\ new bluejacket recently appeared
on the Hancock. 1t was said that he
had been transferred from the Wash
ingtOn navy yard. On the Hancock,
il is alleged. he had a talk with a
petty officer about his rating, and paid
S25 for an advancement. Not long
afterward he was jumped from lands
man to second-class fireman. He en-
jOyed his honOrs only IS hours. dis
appearing suddenly. He was secret
service man. sent out to get evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
COSTS A MAN $4,000
TO LEARN OLD GAME
Wins Big Sum at Cards From Strang-
gers, But Finds Stones in Box
Where Money Was Placed.

Waukesha. Wis, Aug. Jeremiah
Cassidy, who is over 70 years old, has
discovered that he was made victim of
a bunko game. by which he was re
lieved of $1,000. On Tuesday Mr.. Cas-
sOdy met a man who convinced him
that they were acquaintances. The
stranger, with Il confederate, and Cas-
sody, entered into Il card game by
which Cassidy won $4,000. He had
no money with him, but played on
credit. He was promised the money
he won as soon as he should show the
strangers a similar amount. He went
TO Chicago with the money and met
them. The $4,000 was put in a tin
box which Cassidy brought home. To-
day he received the key and opened
the treasure boy which he found was
filled with stones and dirt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
BAD FOR ISLANDS
to United States Has
Been Disastrous to Sand
wich Group,
GOVERNOR CARTER DECLARES
Government Does Nothing For Them
and Receives a Large
Revenue.

Sacramento. Cal, Aug. 5.-In an in
terview today Gov. G. c. Carter of the
Hawaiian islands said:
The annexation of the islands To
the United States has not been a com
mercial success so far as the islands
are concerned. Since we have been
United States territory we have not
made great progress. One reason for
this is because the laws by which we
are governed are not suited To the
country.
since we have been annexed con
gress has never dredged our harbor.
1t is filling mp and thus prevents the
landing of the largest vessels. AS a
result of this our traffic is falling off.
Pays Large sum.
"On the other hand. from Uncle
Sans point of view, annexation has
been Il decided success. over sG.250.-
900 has been paid into the United
States treasury from the islands. The
whole cost of annexation was only
$4,000"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
KENOSHA BANKER
is UNDER ARREST
Police Take Former President of Wis
consin Bank for Accepting Funds
After Failure.

Chicago. Aug. 5.-Frank z. Kempf.
formerly president OF the KenOsha
state bank of the Kerosha Trust com
pany of Kenosha. Wis, was arrested
in Chicago yesterday and taken to Kc-
nOSha. where he is charged with re-
ceiving deposits in the trust company
after it was insolvent. The amount
named in S2,G5O. After the failure of
the Wisconsin banks Kcmpf came to
Chicago and engaged in the loan bus
mess. The officers who arrested him
took him from his Chicago office.
They already had secured eXtradition
papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Files Resignation From
Court of Appeals
This Afternoon.
ON TRIP TO ALBANY
Mystified Reporters by First
Journey Since NOmi-
mated.

Albany, y. Y, Aug. 5.-Judge Par
ker's resignation as chief Judge of the
court of appeals was filed with the sec
retary of state this afternoon.
ESOpus. y. Y, Aug. 5.-.Judge Parker
left EsOpus today for the first time
since his nomination. He refused TO
give the remotest intimatiOn as to his
destination or the purpose of his jour
ney.
Went to Court of Appeals.
Albany. y. Y. Aug. 5.-Judge Par
ker reached Albany at 1:l2 a. IN. and
after lunch went to his chambers in
the court of appeals at the capitol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
YARDMASTER AS CAR THIEF
Rock Island Detectives Recover $1,000
Worth of Silk.

Ottumwa. Iowa, Aug. 5.-The arrest
of Yardmaster Eldon Of the Rock ISL
and road and the recovery of $1,000
worth of silk from him is the initial
step in a crusade on a cOterie of train
men, who. railway detectives claim,
have been robbing cars for some time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
CANCELLATION BOARD
MAY AVERT STRIKE
Is Expected to Settle Differences Be-
tween Operators and Miners
in Pennsylvania

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 5.-The re-
suit of the work of the Cancellation
board here yesterday is awaited with
anxiety by business men and mine
workers of this region. 1t may end
the present controversy about the
appointment and payment of check
docking and check weighing bosses.
and the threatened strikes at the col
lierieS where the award is not en-
forced being aveTted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
TWO DROWNED IN A CREEK
Sudden Cloudburst Sweeps Camp With
Fatal Results.

Boulder. Colo. Aug. 5.-Mrs. Lima
Chambers. OF York. Neb.. and Mary
Renkes. the 12-year-old daughter OF
Charles Renkes. of this city, were
drowned in Boulder creek yesterday.
Without warning a wall of water
caused by a cloudburst. rushed down
the gulch. carrying the tent and the
inmates into the creek.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
DELEGATES CLUBBED IN
KENTUCKY CONVENTION
Meeting to Nominate Candidate for
Bench Ends in Riot in Which
Several Are Hurt.

Lexington. Ky. Aug. 5.-The Fifth
appellate district convention TO NOM
mate candidate for the court of ap-
peals broke up in a fight Chairman
Mitchell and many delegates We're
dubbed and pulled from the stage and
80 police reserves we're unable to
quell the disturbance. The best ele-
ment among the delegates has left
town. refusing to participate in such
CcauaC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
OF WIDE IMPORT
Suit Between Republican Factions
I'm Wisconsin May Decide
Presidency.
SUPREME COURT TO HEAR 1T
Is to Determine Which Side is Entitled
to Go on Ticket Under
Party's Name.

Madison, Wis. Aug "A lawsuit
containing more political possibilities
than anything of its kind ever known
in this western country will be begun
in this city next Tuesday. No per
sonaI or property rights are involved.
1t is all pure politics, but on its out
come depends largely the next COVER
norship of Wisconsin. and there is a
chance. if a remote one. that the pres
idcncy of the United States may hang
in the balance.
Term "RepubIicnn" at Issue.
Technically the question at issue
will be whether the La Toilette or the
Cook state tickets can use the term
republican" on the official ballot.
That is what the supreme court. which
meets on Aug. Q. will be called on to
decide. Depending on the decision,
however. are these questions:
Will there be two state tickets in
Wisconsin this year. each claiming to
be republican and asking for repub-
lican votes?
Will the republican candidates for
presidential electors run under the ii
tie OF republican" or that of "inde-
ptuNtnL
Two sets OF Electors Possible.
Under certain contingencies it might
happen there would be two sets OF
electors. each one pledged To vote for
Roosevelt and Fairbanks If chosen. but
that is hardly looked for. II is posi-
BILE. however. that II of the Is electors
will be on one ticket and two on the
other. This would endanger the
chances OF two. and two might make
all the difference in the electoral col
lege. All this, however. is dependent
on the result of the lawsuit. and the
lawsuit has not even been argued yet.
Mixed UP with the wrangle is the
question of a United States senator.
the term of Senator Quarles expiring
this winter. 4 default in the state
treasurer's office has been injected 10
further complicate matters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
HE WAS SHY OF THE BANKS
So Doctor Carried Money About With
Him and Was Robbed.

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 5.-Dr w.
NJ. Frye. physician. reported to the
police that burglars had entered his
home and stolen $4,000. They turned
on the gas in an effort To asphyxiate
the family. Frye carried his money
about with him not trusting the banks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
ROOSEVELT BOYS GO HOME
Declaring the Fair Great" the Two
Boys Leave ST. Louis.

st. Louis, No, Aug. 5.-TheodOre
Jr. and Kermit, sons of President
Roosevelt. returned 10 Washington
yesterday. We have had a fully good
time" Theodore Jr. said. We have
seen the entire fair with the excep-
ton of the state buildings. We viewed
the Pike from one end To the other.
inside and out, and it was great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
WAR GOVERNOR PASSES AWAY
James T. Lewis, of Wisconsin, Dies at
Age of IS.

Columbus. Wis, Aug. flames T.
Lewis. Wisconsin's famous war COVER
nor. died here yesterday. aged So
years He suffered a second stroke of
apoplexy. which so reduced his vitality
that death soon followed. He was
beloved and honored resident of this
city for over half a century and his
tOwnspeople are in sincere mourning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Gov. Yates Returns.

Springfield, Ill, Aug. 5.-Gov. Yates
and daughter, Dorothy, and Fred G.
DOdds, secretary Of the state board
Of pharmacy, and Mrs. Dodd, returned
yesterday from ST. Louis where they
have been attending the worlds fair
since Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
DR.. AMES BACK IN POLITICS
Accused Mayor of Minneapolis Now
Wants to Be Congressman.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Aug. 5.-Dr. \.
\. Ames. the former mayor of Min
neapolis and convicted in the district
court here of accepting bribe. the
case having been sent back for a new
trial on an appeal. has filed a notice
of his intention TO run for congress on
the republican ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
WRESTLER BREAKS HIS BACK
Youth in Tussle Falls Violently and
Medical Aid is Too Late.

ST Louis. Aug. 5.-His back broken
in a wrestling match, Robert Beder, a
farmer. % years old, of Union county.
H.. died last night. Beder wrestled
Tuesday with Henry Hess, and in es-
Gaping an attempt 10 throw him fell
heavily. breaking his spinal column.
Fred Beder. his father, unable 10 Sc
cure proper treatment in Union coun-
-. brought him to St. Louis. but too
late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Report of Aid for Pack
ers Endangers Chi
CagO Institution.
OFFICIALS CONFIDENT
Resumption of Negotiations De-
MED by Officers of
Companies.

Chicago. Aug. 5.-Hundreds of
strikers and others today thronged the
Drovers' Trust q Savings bank in the
stock yards district and withdrew de-
positS, creating a general run on the
institution. The strikers action was
taken in retaliation for the alleged ac-
ton of the packing firm of Libby. Nc
Neil & Libby in making the bank an
adjunct to their pay department. When
the run started the officials doubled
the force and paying tellers met all
demands.
Capital S2OO.OOO.
The bank is located in the same
building as the Drovers' Deposit Ma
tiOnal bank, its local correspondent. It's
capital is 100000. and surplus and
profits 100000. The last report shows
the resources and liabilities are ST.
S65,5OO
Police Handle Crowd.
The police at the bank were in
creased this afternoon to handle the
crowds which extended in line 200 feet
either way from the entrance and was
beginning to show signs of restless
ness.
Chicago. Aug. 5.-in a statement
given out last night by the packers.
the report that negotiations are in
progress to bring about another con-
ference between the packers and labor
leaders is declared To he entirely un-
founded. The packers assert there is
not the slightest possibility of further
conferences with the strike leaders.
According to this statement, the prog
ress being made at the plants is salts
factory to the packers. who say more
men are being employed daily. All
contracts and current orders are be-
ing filled and there is Il normal supply
of beef, mutton and provisions at all
the plants Of the United States, while
the sales are being made at lower
prices than before the strike commenc-
ed. In a table accompanying the state
mcnt is shown the total number of
men at work at all points is more than
$4,000. With this number of men at
work, packers claim to have shipped
Il total of S31 carloads of fresh meats
to all points Yesterday.
Strikers DO Iitue.
Beyond seeing that the order pro-
deliveries of ice to retailers
who have been hauling their meat from
the stock yards themselves. since the
teamstcrs' strike. was obeycd, the
strikers did very little. Up to date the
ice supply of 100 markets is cut off
DesertIons Outnumber Recruits.
In the Chicago plants yesterday the
desertiOns again outnumbercd the re-
cruits. The packers explained this by
saying they were wedding out the in
efficient men, of whom they received
an oycrsupply from the employment
agents. The loss in numbers. they
said, was more than cOuuteTbalanced
by the increased skill of the workers
who remained, and the output showed
a slight gain. An Improvement was
noted in the operation OF many de-
partments.
The scattered instances Of violence
were mostly personal encounters.
More strict rules were laid down by
the police and their number was aug
mentcd by a small addition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
MURDERS WHEN HE
is CAUGHT STEALING
Philadelphia Man Shoots Sister and
Husband and Tries to
Suicide.

Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-Detected while
attempting to steal $1,000, Harry Fish
CT, aged 80, early today shot and killed
his sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Scheron, and
her husband. Fisher shot himself, but
it is believed he will recover. He con-
fessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
MANY STORES ARE BURNED
Fire at Herrin, H., Yesterday Causes
Loss of $4,000.

Murphysboro. ILL.,. Aug. 5.-Fire
which started in Orris restaurant in
Herrin yesterday. destroyed 10 frame
store buildings and their contents.
valued at 100000. Insurance about
$4,000. The fire was controlled when
il reached a brick business block. the
wind veering it in a favorable direction
at the same time. The flames started
from a gasoline stove
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
DAWSON ASKS FOR
ANOTHER WARSHIP
Presumption is That Another RevoIu.
ton in Santo Domingo
is Imminent.

Washington, Aug minister Daw-
son at San Domingo cables the state
department suggesting that it would
be well to have a waTship at Monti
Christi for short time. II is inferred
from the cablegram that another reyO-
lutiOnary movement is impending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Police Handle Crowd.

The police at the bank were in
creased this afternoon to handle the
crowds which extended in line 200 feet
either way from the entrance and was
beginning to show signs of restless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
TO AUTOISTS|
Develops in shape of Motorcycle
Hold-up Man-Case in
Point.
OCCURS ON PENNSYLVANIA
Party Encounters Lone Man by Chance
Who Gets $1,000 Worth of
Booty.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 5.-Highway
robbery up to date was committed on
the Old York road late Wednesday
night. when a motor cyclist held up a
party of automobilists, robbed them
of $1,000, then made the victims emp
ty the fuel tank so that pursuit would
be impossible. and chug-chugged off
into the darkness.
In the auto were one man and three
women-A. c. Hall and wife. of New
York, and Mrs. Arthur l.. Jackson and
Mrs Thomas c. Walton. friends of
the Halls. Mr.. Hall lest all his cash
and the women lost all their jewelry.
The police of the suburbs have search
ed in vain for the cyclist, in whom
they recognize a new and dangerous
foe.
HOIdup at Top OF Hill.
The members of the party had been
spending the day at Atlantic City and
were on their way TO Water Gap.
They went To Willow Grove for dinner
and it was late when they stepped in
to the big car. They went out the
York road to Doylestown. the purpose
being TO make their way to Easton,
Pa, and spend the night. Six miles
from Willow Grove is steep hill and
the car was not travelling fast.
Just as the top of the hill was reach
ed Hall heard the toot of a horn and
observed faint light attached TO some
vehicle coming in the opposite direc-
tiOn. A moment later man on a
motor cycle was distinguishable in the
glare of the cars light.
Stops to Avoid Collision.
The cycle was heading straight for
the automobile. and to avoid a col
lisiOn Hall shut off the power. applied
the brakes, and the car came to a stop
Immediately man jumped from the
cycle. drew a revolver. and. after re-
lieving the party of all their valuables.
left them stranded without fuel several
miles from town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
President of Engineers.

Richmond Va. Aug. SC. F. VIII
son. OF Milwaukee. was elected pres
ident Of the National Association Of
Stationary Engineers today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Belgian Commissioner Hurt.

her. the Belgian commissioner 10 the
St. Louis exposition. broke one of his
arms in an automobile accident near
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
laps Reported to Have
Made Gains at
Port Arthur.
STILL PRESS FORWARD
Continuing Aggressive Cam
paign Against North
ern Forces.


tion at Port Arthur is exposed TO the
fire of the Russian forts. The Japan
csc must advance or else evacuate
their present position.
New Chwang. Aug. 3.-Oelayed)-
The Russian troops at Port Arthur
have been driven back to the last line
of their defenses. The Japanese at
tacking force has $50 guns in action.
Tien Tsin. Aug. 5.-Heavy and con
tinuous firing was heard yesterday at
Peitasho, from the direction of Port
Arthur.
Lost 1000.
London. Aug "a dispatch To the
Japanese legation from Toxic today
announced that Kuroki estimates the
Russian casualties at the battle of
Yushu pass and YantgsZe pass as at
least 1000.
The japanese captured eight officers,
149 men. two field guns. many rifles,
etc.
Losses Nearly Even.
Toxic, Aug 5.-The Russians left
700 dead on the battlefield at Simou-
cheng. The Japanese casualties ag-
greGate 500. The Japanese captured
six guns also at the two engagements
at Yangse and Ysulintzsi.
Cargo IL COtrnbnnd.
Vladivoeto', Aug The prize
court has decided to conhscate such
portion of the cargo of the Portland
and Asiatic Line steamer Arabia as
was consigned to Japanese ports,
namely. 80 900 pounds of flour and rail
road equipment, all shipped from the
United States. AS soon as this is UNI
loaded the steamer will be released.
Having disposed of the Arabia case.
the prize court now will take up the
cases of the ships sunk, four Japanese
schooners. Japanese steamer. the
Thea and the Knight Commander.
Battle I'm Progress.
St Petersburg. Aug. "a rumor is
current that battle is in progress to-
the north of Hal Cheng.
Advance Continued.
London. Aug. "a dispatch To the
News agency from Aushanshan. half
way between Hal ChcnG and Lao
Yang. says: The Japanese advance
is being continued with great energy
against the southern army. The Rus
sian main forces continue their retire
ment northward, but the cavalry has
checked the Japanese threatening a
flank movement"
60 On Cruise.
London. Aug. THE brussels cor
respondent OF the Telegraph says he
has been informed five vessels of the
Russian volunteer fleet will leave the
Black sea next week for a cruise in
the Rcd sea.
Suffering From Heat.
London. Aug. 5.-The Mails CORE
spondent with Kuroki Describes the
suffrringS of the Japanese from the
heat. u" says one regiment madden
ed by thirst. rushed into the river I'M
der full Russian fire and drank at the
peril of their lives.
The Standards Tipn TSin CORE
apondcnt says Yuan Shat Kai. the COM
mandcrin-Chief of the Chinese forces.
has issued Il proclamation announcing
strict regulations To prevent the Chi.
ncSe from shipping coal 10 Port Arthur
as it has become known the Russians
arc offering a high premium for coal
deliveries and because of the fact that
China desires To preserve neutrality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Bnwen nns Protested.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Minister Bow
en- has cabled the state department he
has lodged a strong protest with Presi-
dent Castro against the action of the
Venezuelan government in seiZing the
asphalt mines belonging TO the New
York & BermudeZ company. The gov
ernment receiver. il is said. will be sup
ported by two Venezuelan warships
in his occupation of the companys
property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Admiral Walker in Command.

Panama. Aug. admiral Walker
yesterday assumed the governOrship
of the Panama canal zone. Mai. Gen.
Davis will return 70 the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Minister Leishman Does
Not Get Expected
Assurances
OF AMERICAN SAFETY
Bowen Protests Seizure of
Asphalt Mines in Ven
ezuela.

Washington. Aug. 5.-Minister Leish-
man. at COnstantinOple. has notified
the state department that he has failed
TO receive the expected satisfactory re-
ply touching on the rights of American
citizens in Turkey. 1t is possible the
American battleship fleet will be de
tanned at Gibraltar to strengthen the
minister in the conduct of further ne
SOtiatiOnS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Wife of Gen. Davis Dead.

Big Moose. y. Y. Aug. 5--The wife
of Maj Gen. George W. Davis. gov
ernor OF the Isthmian canal zone, died
today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
saw to IL In Person.

After the interview at the palace
Powell. Alexander Battiste. the Amer
lean deputy consul. and Gen. Carrie.
the military governor. visited the dis
turbed districts and personally saw
that protection was given to the
houses Of foreigners.
The energetic and prompt action Of
Powell has no doubt saved not only
the property. but the lives of foreign
ers and prevented greater disturb
ances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
Tobacco Bill Passes.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 5.-The anti-to-
bacco combine bill passed the house
OF commons today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-05
TAMMANY FOR HIM
At a Meeting Last Night IndOrscd
Nomination OF Judge
Parker.
ADOPTS SET OF RESOLUTIONS
Senator Bailey Visits Rosemount. and
Expresses Views on the
Election.

New York. Aug. 5.-Tammany hall
ratified the nomination of Parker and
Davis last night. The first mention Of
Parker's name brought forth bolster
GUS cheers from the audience, which
about half filled the hall. The name
of Davis was also applauded. Resolu-
tions indOrsc the national platform; ;
pledge support TO the national ticket;
declare the present depression is due
10 the presidents utter disregard of
constitutional limitations; denOunce
protection; oppose monopoly; de-
clare for the independence of the Fill
pinos, and denounce socialism.