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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
TODAY'S MARKETS.

p Chicago. Sept. 3.-Following are the
opening. highest, lowest and closing
quotations in today's markets:
Wheat.
September, 1O5. 1855, 1914, 1O4A.
December, 1914, 1919. 100. 1868.
May, 1O92s, 1925, 100, 109.
Corn.
September, 53h, 53Fs, 527s, 531s.
December, 51B, 529s, Sly, 513s.
May. 497s, SOS, 1875, 495s.
Oats.
September. 317s, 81 Is, 81 81 IS.
December, 33A, 1885, 331s, 331b.
May, 353a, 35a4, 50 Il, 35H.
Pork.
September. HOO, 100, 1897, 1IOO.
October, lilo, lilo, 11.O7, lilo.
January, 1850, 1866. 1857, 1850.
Lard.
September. 6.97. 100, 6.97. 100.
October. 40. 10, 7.O7, 10.
January, 7.I5, III, 7.15, III.
Ribs.
September, III. 7.27, III, 7.27.
October, 1872. ZAP. 1872. 7.42.
January. 6-62, 6-62, b.bp, b-bo-
Receipts today: Wheat SO, corn 765,
oats 237. hogs $500, cattle 400. sheep
$500.
Hog market opened strong at yes
terday's best prices. Light SO a 5.G5.
mixed and butchers 5.O5 n $50, good
heavy 47Oa5.5O. rough heavy 4.7O@
40
Cattle market opened unchanged.
Sheep market opened unchanged.
Hogs at Omaha $500. cattle $50. Hogs
1T Kansas city 5000. cattle 300.
/. :. Yards, $40 Il. m.-Hog market
steady to sc higher. Light 5.2O@ $40.
mixed and butchers 5.OOm 5.55, good
heavy 5.15a 80, rough heavy As "a
4.95.
Cattle market steady. Bceves 4.S5N
500. cows and heifers 1.OO@ 400, Texas
steers i0Om4J5, stockers and feeders
2.OOG42O.
Sheep market unchanged.
Hog market closed sc lower. Light
30 n $50. mixed and butchers 4.3ON
30. good heavy 5.2Om5.5O, rough
heavy 450m49o.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed steady.
Bank statement.
New York. sept. 3.-Reserve decrease,
s9.S72.0oC: less /. ;. decrease. $3.50
275: loans increase, SIS.1S5,4OO; specie
decrease. s6.3I4.oOo. IegaIs decrease. 81
132.7O0; deposits Increase, $3,7SI,2OO,
circulation increase. &l,256.3OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Makes Record lime.

Prof. c. l.. ESjorn. of AuSustana col
lege. who has been studying in Paris
France. for the past summer. made &
very quick trip from that city to Rock
Island. He departed from France OF
the ocean greyhound. Kaiser Wilhelm
last Wednesday and arrived in Rock
Island the following Wednesday. The
great ship broke her former record by
two and half hours. and had it not
been for the dense fog which delayed
her for two hours it would have bro
ken the worlds record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
GIRL is ACCUSED
Miss Clara OstermaD, a Dry Goods
portunity to Prove Charge.
SHE HAS HIM ARRESTED
Wife Loses Pocketbook in Store, and
He is Claimed to Have Said That
The Girl Took it.

Miss Clara Osterman is to give Ralph
Emery, a travelling man, an opportun-
ity to prove in court that she stole his
wife's pocketbook. She alleges that
Emery has openly charged her with the
theft.
Miss Osterman is 16 years of age
and a clerk at McCabe & Co.'S store.
Miss OsterInan swore a warrant in the
court of Magistrate G. a. Johnson this
morning for the arrest of Emery,
charging him with sIandering her char
acter.
Emery came into court, but as he
was not ready for hearing, there was
Il continuance until Tuesday morning
next at O'Clock. Emery furnished
$50 security for an appearance.
The trouble, it appears, grew out of
the losing of a pocketbOOk, containing
81, by Mrs Emery. wife of the defend
ant who, it is said. told her husband
that she had lost the purse while trad
ing in McCabe's store. and that Miss
Osterman waited on her.
Claims He InsuItcd Her I'm Store.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Emery charg-
ed Miss Osterman with finding and
keeping the pOcketbOok. Emery later
went to McCabe's store and was APP
preached by Miss Osterman, who in
tended to wait on him. She claims
that he insultcd her and accused her
of having taken his wifc's pOcketbOOk.
Miss Ostcrman denied the charge
and offered to allow a search of her
belongings to satisfy him of her limo
Cencc. No search was made. and the
matter. It seems. was dropped until
last Saturday, when, it is said, Emery
again went into the store and reitera-
ted his accusations.
Has QunrrcI with Wife.
ThcophOls Antony, proprietor Of a
saloon at Fifth street and Third ave
nue.. returned home yesterday after a
visit in the country, and the first thing
he did was to take on load of hops
and quarrel with his spouse. The pO-
lice were called and TheophOlS was ar
rested and fined s. for drunkenness.
William Bender was assessed s. for
breach of the peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
ROBINSON FARM is SOLD
Fine 32o-Acre Farm at Taylor Ridge is
Bought by Herman Hofcr.

The 32G-acre farm owned by ID. T.
Robinson at Taylor Ridge was sold to-
day TO Herman Hofer of Andalusia
township. The consideration was $40
600. The deal was negotiated through
the agency of Reidy Bros. The farm is
one of the finest in Rock Island Coun-
~. and for many years has been held
in the name of Mr. Robinson. who for
merly lived on it. Mr.. and Mrs Rob
inson and their daughter are in Los
Angeles. Cal. the residence on Tween
tieth street having recently been sold
TO Col. c. l. Walker They have de
cided to make their future home in
California
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

sian right and center by a night as
sault.
Where Jnpanese Gained.
The Japanese gained foothold near
Hsinlntun Wednesday afternoon and
the telegram says that they occupied
Hsinlintun and the eminences to the
west of Shoushanpao at 5 O'Clock
Thursday morning, after having deliv-
cred a successful night attack which
surprised the Russians.
The artillery captured by the
Japanese, which they are using against
LiaOyang, is described as ten centimet-
er guns. The number taken is not
given.
Depend on Left Flank.
The fighting was continued until a
late hour last night. 1t was resumed
at dawn today. The fate of the great
bulk of the retreating Russian army
hinges upon the bravery and fortitude
IF its left flank.
Russian Squadron Attacks.
St. Petersburg, Sept 3.-Advices
from Port Arthur Aug. 81 announce
that Admiral Ouktomsky's squadron of
two battlesips and two cruisers on the
goth shelled the Japanese positions
and returned safely after accomplish
ing it's mission. The Japanese are
bombarding the fortress daily, but not
causing any serious damage The in
habitants are seeking refuge in bomb
proofs.
Jnps Change Plan of Battle.
Mukden, Sept. 2.-(DeIayed.) AFTER
six days battle, on the last three Of
which the heaviest fighting occurred,
the Japanese Wednesday abandoned
their direct attack on Liaoyang in ia
vor of a fianking movement The Rus
sian artillery fire was greatly aided by
sending up balloons southeast of Lao
yang. thus locating the Japanese bat
teries. The Russians were compelled
to abandon a number of guns.
KurOkrs Position.
Kuroki's Headquarters on Field,
friday, Sept. 2.-For the past two
days the army under Kuroki has push
ed TO the northwest towards the rail
road north of Liaoyang. His right
wing has taken the last line of the in
tervening hill and holds a commanding
position. which which to strike the
railroad Fighting lately has been
continuous and heavy. Last night the
japanese carried a strongly fortified
Russian position north of the Taitse
river west of Awangtuan by a bayonet
charge. The japanese losses were
small
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Live stock.
Feed and Fuel.
Missionary Society Officers.

The Womens Foreign Missionary
society of the First Methodist church
has elected officers for the ensuing
year as ofollows:
President-Mrs. J. T. Noftsker.
Vice presidents-Mrs. S. f. Matti-
son, Mrs. l.. c. Daugherty, Mrs. w. A..
LOvett
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. NJ.
w. Battles.
SecretaTy-Mrs II. w. Ward.
Treasurer-Miss Florence Battles.
The mite boxes were opened and
contained about $50 which will go to-
ward various missions. After the bus
mess meeting Miss Daisy Wood rem
dered a vocal solo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Flies His Kite Here.

One of G. Washington McCaskrin' 3
kites was put in the air today. The
kite is anchored to the roof of the
Bengston block. HcCaskrin is 20
speak tonight on Market square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Finqers in the Cogs.

Richard Pfaff. Il years old. an en-
ploye of the Rock Island WOodwOrks,
yesterday got the fingers of his left
hand severely lacerated by catching
them in the cogs of a wheel on a ma
chine AT which he was working. For
tunately none of the fingers will have
to be amputated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
SYLVAN STEEL MILL CLOSES
On Orders From Trust Headquarters
200 Men Out of Work Toniuht.

The Sylvan steel mill will close to-
night for an indefinite period in ac-
cordance with orders that came yes
tcrday from the headquarters of the
Republic Steel e Iron company. by
which it is operated. Two hundred
men will be thrown out of employ
ment. No explanation is given for the
suspension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
RIVER RIPLETS.

The steamer Winona, plying be-
tween Clinton and the tri-chies, will
probably go into service down south
as soon as the season up here closes.
which will be about the middle of No
vember. On the opening of the season
here next spring she will resume her
regular run in these waters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Charter Cancelled.

Its charter having been cancelled by
the secretary of state for failure TO
make annual report. a new incorpora-
ton of the Universal Cemetery asso-
citation. whose grounds are at East Mo
line. was filed for record at the office
of the circuit clerk yesterday after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
TEMPLARS WELCOME CHIEF
$4,000 Sir Knights to Gather for Trien-
NAL ConcIave at San Francisco.

NAL ConcIaVe at San Francisco.
San Francisco. Sept. 3.-IIenry B.
StOddard, grand master of the knights
Templars of the United States, arrived
to attend the triennial conclave of the
order After a few words of greeting
by the local committee the grand mas
ter entered a carriage drawn by four
white horses and was escorted to the
palace hotel by 500 knights mounted
Nearly a dozen eastern Communicates
arrived this morning. and many others
are enroute At least $4,000 Sir
knights are expected to attend the
COnclaVe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
is MURDERED IN MEXICO
Charles Hockins, an American, Found
Slain in Lumber Camp.

Mexico City, Sept. 3.-Charles Hook
ms. an American, has been murdered
in a lumber camp near TenOsique in
the state of Tapisco. The local author
tiles are investigating the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Delaware Murderer is Hanqed.

Wilmington, Del. Sept. 3.-John
Joiner. colored, was hanged at the
county workhouse yesterday for the
murder of John R. Taylor. colored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Schedule Adopted.

The schedule for the season Of the
Tri-City Bowling league was adopted
at a meeting of the players at the Cen
trail alleys last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Quilt to Mrs. schroeder.

Mrs. L. B. Schroeder. 1927 Second
avenue. was awarded the quilt dis
posed of last evening at the meeting
of the Woman's Veteran Relief Union
at Memorial hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Tailor Made Suits. sis to $50.

See Liebhardt. Hagerman. Lakaff
and Kohley Miller in their stylish tai.
or made togs. See us before you buy
that fall suit or overcoat-
Over 1000 patterns to select from.
BEAL & MCCARTHY,
Illinois Theatre building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
CARD or THANKS.

THE PARENTS AND MOTHER Of the
late Mrs. Henry Stewart wish 10 OK
press their sincere thanks 70 neigh
boTs and friends for the kindness ana
assistance rendered them IN their rC-
cent affection, also to Ma YfOwer
camp for floral donation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

turkeys 1Oc per pound; ducks Sc; geese
Sc.
egetables-PotatUcs Ace.
Live stock.
CattIc-Stecrs $4,000 500, cows and
heifers $3.OOQ4OO; calves $3.OO05.OO.
IIogs-Mixcd and butchers $i.75 n 5.25.
Sheep-Yearlings or over $3.OOQ4.OO;
lambs $3.5OQ$6.
Feed md Fuel.
Grain-Corn 5Sc a 6Oc; oats 32m 35c.
FOrage-Timothy hay $9.0O@$11:
prairie $9Go$1O.5O. straw $6.5OGp$7.5O.
WoOd-Hard. per load. $3.50.
COaI-Lump, per bushel, 14c; slack.
per bushel, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
TOday's Quotations on PrOvISiOnH, Live
stock, Feed and Fuel.

Rock Island Sept. 3.-FOllOwing are
the wholesale quotations in the local
market:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Provisions.

Butter-Creamery, zoe. dairy Is q Ice.
Eggs-FTesh 1Gc.
Lard-9c.
g 3.25 per dozen; hens Sc per pound;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
LOSS is $1,000 MEN IN
FOUR DAYS FIGHT

CONTINUED from Page One.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
Depend on Left Flank.

The fighting was continued until a
late hour last night. 1t was resumed
at dawn today. The fate of the great
bulk of the retreating Russian army
hinges upon the bravery and fortitude
IF it's left flank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03

Chicago. Sept. 3.-FollowinE are the
opening, highest, lowest and closing
quotations in today's markets:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-03
SPECIALS

n NE HUNDRED pieces beautiful
" Satin finish, looks like silk,
colors, black and white. Shepherd
Checks, Navies, Royals. Etc, Chi
cago prices in every State street
store either 1T13 or zoe yard:
these 100 pieces, Tuesday. and while
they last, 121ac. 121ac, not 1Oio
zoe, nor 1712c, but .A~3C
Do your choosing as early as pos
sible, 121hc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-26
H. 6 B. Beers Cotton rett.r

EBy Private Wire to Caldwell, Ward < Co,
 NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 25-As Iiverno,,
 was much more favorable than expected o,I- market opened I792s points higher. s1,hsc. quently eased of 2d3 shortly after on longs realizing. Very bullish private cables Sro1o Liverpool and the drmness of spots occasioned an improvement of Ie@25 from the bottoro later in the session, but near the close a siIght recession was established on room traders tsL
 ing profits. making the net gain 3ld32 point, on tho near months and 35d3S on the late
 The advance fin Liverpool was attributed tn h.
 cal fobbars being caught short and heav,, American and continental buying. I.iverroo, cables were also received saving that it looks much higher. Barring war possibly eikd. but peace does not seem absolutely certain These advices naturally added to the present excite. nent, and were accelerated by reports Of local spot sales being 8, 400 bales at an advance of 6-I6 cent About noon. however, a slight de. cline took place on the announcement by Sec. retary Hester that an important St. Louis plu, correction of about 60, 900 would have to b, added to the movement at the end of the week This though, was only temporary becansi fresh buying immediately after ran prices uI to the highest level this season. After thI closing Secretary Hester stated that the actua St. Louis plus correction was So 900 bales which had to be added to the receipts ant shipment. Such being the case. while tn, amount marketed to date will be increased 80, 900, the spinners' takings win also be in creased Sooo0 as the cotton was shipped tC Northern spinners, and the StSthlS supply
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-26
,Johnstone q Hammond,
 Warsheussmsn and cstton Brokers
 -Proprietors-- HURrER COMPRESS cCLLIsEuM wAREHoUsEA Prompt all cotton shipped
  Snsenments prices make shpmsnts Write all dme for quotations
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
STRENGTH SHOWN THROUGH.
 OUT THE DAY.
Close Steady With. the List Net % tc A Points Up-Sales Estima- ted at 100000
 Bales.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The cotton market opened firm at an advance of about 27 points. which was hardly a full response to the sem satfonal advance in Liverpool In addition to these cables receipts for the day promised to be light and while tremendous liquidation was attracted by the initial advance, the market after some little irregularity ruled generally
 firm. The local bull leader who was believed to be selling on call turned an aggressive buyer and there seemed e good demand of a more or less general character. The market devel- oped strongly upward tendency and before the advance was checked March was selling at IS. IA. May at l5.3i and July at IS.42. The advances locally were big enough to cause temporary halt The market became less active and with liquidation encouraged by rather heavier estimates for tomorrow, eased oil in the absence of buH support to about the low point of the morning. Exports how ever, were very large and while private ad- vices indicated a less active demand. holders were said to be very buliish in their views This had a tendency to restrict offerings and in the late trading the market again became very firm with the local bun leader an active bidder and prices reaching a new high level Tor the day. March sold at l5.i9, May t54O and July at i5.5o. The close was s or 6 points down from these figures, but the mar ket was steady with the general list net 22G 4 points higher. Sales were estimated at I,- 100000 bales The Far Eastern situation was factor in the midday reaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-26
WALL STREET REVIEW
THE PRICE MOVEMENT REvERs-
 ES ITSELF.
Periods of Strength Availed of tc Sell Stocks-Reaction in Many Securities Decisive and .|
 Unmistakable.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-The movement of prlces which had crept slowly upward rom last fali until last Thursday when they began 70 advance rapidly on a large volume of busi- ness. turned backwards today and showed net iosses on the days business. The weakness was not any time acute and there was a pe- TOO or positive strength after the opening. but this was palpabiy availed of to sell stocks The reactionary tendency gained force as the oay advanced and the closing was weak and active Many of the leading active stocks lost
 i@2 points These included St. Paul and the Grangers. Pacifcs and Southwesterns and united states Steel preferred. These declines an advance as has taken place. but the reac- tion was decisive and unmistakable. There was not much more news to accompany 1t than there had been on the advance. which had been admittedly due to the operations on the long side including manipulative tactics of a powerful bull party. What happened in stocks was very similar to what happened in wheat. Tn that market the news of severe cold fin the winter wheat. belt and renewal of war runors entitled the market to an advance. The mod eration of the advance awakened the suspi- cton of the traders that the big speculative in- terests were unloading, and a slump in wheat resulted The same state of doubtful senti- naent obtains in the stock market. Tho lack of evidence Of any large share in the buying by the outside public helps to keep the appre- hensions of tue professionals awake. London made q substantial demonstration of its re- shares of stocks in New York A matured con- sideration of the Saturday bank statement did not help to treasure the speculative mind. It is believed that the rapid loan expansion is due in considerable part to the holding of newly issued railroad bonds as well as to transfers of loans from trust companies to banks. The question Is raised whether the heavy accumulation of funds in New York may not be an indication of slackening trade which would not be favorable to an advance in stocks. Precedent shows also that the return How of funds to New York is likely to como to a stop by the end of January. while the expan- sion of loans is likely to continue into Feb ruary and even into March with New York bank loans alreadyAin excess of any previous record by SiS,o0oooo Weakness in the cop per market, a stock brokerable failure in Bal tiunore and several reports of decreased net earnings of railroads for December agra vatsd the downward tendency. Peoples Gas rose on the decision by a court in favor of its contention against the City of Chicagos right to fix 76-cent rate for gas. The point of strength in the market were due to special causes and the gains were generally yielded be- fore the close.
 Bonds were active and irregular Total sales (par value). S4.o96, GOO. United States 2s coupon advanced N and the old As declined r per cent on the call.
 New York Stock List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-26
G. E. Pierce & Co.'S Cotton Lstt.r.

tBy Private Wire From Gilbert & rlay.I
 NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 2s.-The reaction the ory referred to in recent cable advices evI- dently spread amongst foreigners and resulted in the establishment of a scattered short in- terest which sought cover simultaneously to- day in an urgent manner being influenced doubtless by the fact that American markets showed no disposition to deviate from the up- ward course while the strength of statistics and liberal inquiry for actual cotton furnished encouragement At any rate the English mar ket ascended with astounding lack of modera- ton and It is possible that large crop and small consumption estimators will come In for share of the abuse that has been heaped upon the bulls. After sharp initial advance here, prices fuctuated within brief scope but the tone held very steady and bulls gave
 several exhibitions of their strength by bid ding freely for large blocks of cotton but | little risk was assumed. as the quantity for | sale was limited. The situation now resolves | itself into question of magnitude of March | tenders and the degree Of alacrity with which | they will be accepted. If good trade demand 1 intervenes and helps to exhaust the stock here, the burden of bulls win be materially frightened | and 1t will do to watch these features
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-26
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.
IBy Private QVira Rrnrn e " La A Nnn

W.
 NEW YORK. Jan. 2s.-There was a wild advance in Liverpool this morning of about 60 American points. This was quite unex- pected and as result prices here opened up over I5 cents and May sold at I5 40 and July at 5.5o. It will be remembered that on Mon day following Christmas Liverpool advanced about 70 points and here July and May ran up to l4.52. The realizing began and the market broke that week. landing below I3 cents The advance in Liverpool this morning was like the advance that day. Later on in the session 1t looked very much as though there was realizing going on fin the local market If this is true, we can expect a break of a cent and half very easily. There is nothing to prevent further advance if the big people want to put prices higher. And in the same way. If holders desire to take profits nothing can hold prices at this level. It is now no longer question of virtue and worth and value fin the market. All one has to do is to ask are the big people still buying or are they selling? On the answer will depend the future course of prices. We are inclined to say that prominent interests in New York sold rather freely on every strong spot today This is worth bearing in mind. After May crossed l425 into new ground 5 cents was the next point Somewhere between IS cents and 5h cents we are likely to see another sharp break