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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
YEARS FINANCES
U. S. Treasury Department Issues S
Review for the Calendar
Year.
EXPENSE INCREASE $50, 900,
Receipts Fall Of $4,000, ,o00-Remark-
able Growth in Imports of
Free Articles.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The treasury
department has issued a review OF
treasury operations for the calendar
year 1904, showing the receipts for the
year were s54O,OOO,OOO and the expen-
ditures, including the Panama pay
ment, S562 ,000, ,000-a deficit for the
year of S22 100000. AS compared with
the previous calendar year the receipts
show falling off of sS,000,O0O, and the
expenditures an increase of S50,O00,OOO.
Decrease in Customs.
The decrease in customs receipts
was $9,0OO,O0O. Civil and miscellane-
Gus expenditures increased $4,000, 200;
war department, $4,000 900; navy de-
partment, s23,OOO,0O0; pensions, $2,-
O00. 900. and interest, $1.000.000.
The increase in interest is due to
the fact that portion of the interest
of 1903 was anticipated in 1902. The
figures do not include the postal re-
ceipts and expenditure except that the
postal deficit is included in the civil
and miscellaneous expenditures.
Imports for the first IL months of
1904 were. 1898, ,0OO, 900, an increase
ONti tht wi itSpOhuiho pNAAOu iUNo
of $22, 100000.
Free Imports Increased.
Imports free of duty. for the same
period, increased $40, 900, 900. while du-
table imports decreased $4,000, 900.
In 1903. 43% per cent of the imports
were free of duty, while in 1904 AZ per
cent were free of duty.
Practically the entire increase in
free imports were in three articles
coffee, India rubber and raw silk. AL
though dutiable imports decreased S20.-
900. 900. raw sugar and wool show in
creases aggregating s2S,000.0O0. All
other dutiable imports decreased near
ly $4,000. 900. OF this decrease S20,-
0o0. 600 was in iron and steel. -~
Other noteworthy features of the
treasury transactions in 1904 were the
payment. out of accumulated surplus.
Of s5O.0O0,00 for the right of way of
the Panama canal the redemption of
the outstanding per cent bonds. due
Feb. l. 1904, and the various calls on
the national bank repositories for the
return of a portion of their public de-
posits. The redemption of SIS during
the calendar year was approximately
1000, 900.
Deposited Funds Reduced.
Public funds on deposit with the
banks were reduced from $166, ZOO, 900
Ian. /, 1904. to S113.000.000 at the
close of the year. The calls on the
banks. to mature early in 1905, Will
materially reduce these deposits and
replenish the cash in the general fund
Of the treasury TO the extent of s23,-
0O0. 900.
The cash in the treasury. exclusive
If the gold reserve and gold and silver
coin held against outstanding certifi-
Gates. was s32O.O0O. 900 Jan. 1, 1904. At
The close of the year it was $240, ,0O0,-
300. a decrease of $50, 900 for the
.ear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31

OF from IS to 125 feet have been the
main features of the annual tourney.
Con Thompson. member of the Ishpem-
ing ski club is firm in the belief a
ski rider may successfully "loop the
loop After consultation with Engi-
neer Thompson he has decided upon
an outline loop. His plan calls for
a ring ~ feet in height.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
May Write 81 Book.
MRS. CHADWICK IS
OVERCOME BY THE
NEWS OF THE ARREST

Cleveland. Dec 3I.-With tears
streaming down her face and wringing
her hands i'm nervous excitement Mrs.
Chadwick listened today in the corri-
dor of the county Jail To- the reading
Of the Associated Press dispatches
telling of the scenes of taking into
custody of her husband by Sheriff Bar
Iy-
Mrs. Chadwick was unable to- con-
troll her feelings. and interrupted the
reading of the dispatches with almost
every word with some comment.
"Oh my poor husband" she exclaim-
cd between sobs. ito think he must
be dragged into these terrible charges
against me. He is an innocent of any
wrongdoing as an unborn babe"
Mrs. Chadwick paced up and down
the narrow corridor for some time and
then suddenly stopping she tottered
and throwing up her arms, fell TO the
floor in a faint She was carried 10
a cell by jail attendants and later be-
came more calm. Mrs Chadwick re-
quested her son and nurse be sent for
and they soon arrived and were ad-
mitted
Bond VIII he Ready.
Cleveland. Dec. 31.-Judge Tilden in
the criminal court today fixed the bail
of DIR. Chadwick at $4,000. Attorney
Dawley stated the bond for that
amount will probably be ready when
Chadwick arrives here.
son With IS Year Old Data.
Cleveland. o. Dec. 31.-Bertillon
measurements were taken OF Mrs. Gas
sic l.. Chadwick yesterday by a gov.
ernment secret service expert When
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
Protests His Own Innocence Of Wrong Doing and
Maintains Faith in His Wife,
NEW COMET FOUND
IN GERMANY SEEN
At WASHINGTON

Washington. Dec. 31.-The naval OBJ
servatory here was notified last night
by cable from Kiel. Germany. of the
discovery of comet by Borrely of
Marseilles. at right ascension of one
hour. Il minutes and a south declina-
ton of 10 hours and no minutes. The
comet was Immediately looked up and
observed by members of the naval OBJ
scrvatory staff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
TRY PORTO RICANS
Experiment With islanders as
Lab0rers on Isthmian
Canal.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Secretary
Taft has decided to experiment on the
American zone on the isthmus of Pan
anna with iaborers to be taken TO Pan
anna from Porto Rico. Should the ex-
pertinent prove successful. IL is quite
likely thousands of Porto Ricans event
ually will be induced 10 go TO Panama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
REMOVES LAWYER
John n. Hall. Prosecutor Of
Land Fraud Cases. is
Decapitated.

Washington. Dec 3i.-The president
today directed the removal from of
flee of John II. Hall. United States dis
trict attorney for Oregon. Hall has
been prosecuting officer of the govern
ment in the land fraud cases and the
removal is in connection with them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
DEED OF MANIAC
Inebriate Holds Wife on Track
and Train Kills
Both.

Carbondale. Ill, Dec. 31.-A. r.
Hemphin and wife were killed four
miles north of this city by an Illinois
Central train. HeInphill had been
drinking heavily, and started for the
city. Mrs. Hemphill endeayored TO in
duce 1lim to return, when he threw her
on the track and held her there while
the train passed over them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Dec 31.-The weekly
bank statement follows: Loans, in
creased, s9,277.000; deposits increas-
ed, 50 1873 500; reserve Increased. 1919
600: surplus decreased. $1,563.800; ex.
u. S. deposits decreased, $1,620,475.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
Pennsylvania Wins at Chess.

New York, Dec. 31.-Pennsylvania
won the triangular college chess
league tournament which concluded
heretoday with score of five games
won TO three lost. Cornell and Brown
were the other contestants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
IS NOT UNDER ARREST
Will Accompany Sheriff Barry
to Cleveland as a
Friend.

New York. Dec. 31.-Dr. Leroy
Chadwick who is under indictment In
Cleveland with his wife. Mrs. Cassie
l. Chadwick. for forgery. reached here
today on the steamer Pretoria. Chad
wick and daughter occupied a poor
stateroom in the second cabin. An
Associated Press reporter met Chad
wick in the cabin and delivered to
him some mail for Miss Chadwick.
Chadwick appeared nervous and dis
traught and when asked for an inter
view exclaimed brusquely. Il decline
to talk on any subject"
TrembIed When Told.
Later he was informed of the indict-
ment, and, trembling markedly Chad
wick said: Il have heard nothing of
this matter and will say nothing until
j get authoritative information"
He then darted into the cabin of his
daughter. locked the door and remain
ed in close conference with Miss
Chadwick until the arrival of Sheriff
Barry. of Cleveland. who had the war
rant for his arrest
Goe. As Guest Of Sherin.
Chadwick will go to Cleveland this
der arrest but will go as the guest of
Sheriff Barry who is an old friend.
There will be no arrest or even de-
tention" said Barry. Chadwick con-
scented to return TO Cleveland with
out formality.
Shocked by Disclosures.
In an interview with the Associated
Press Chadwick said he was shocked
by the recent turn OF events. He as
serted his innocence of all charges
against his wife saying he knew but
little about her financial affairs. He
said his financial resources made ii
necessary for him and his daughter
To travel in a second cabin and be
mOaned the fart that his successful
professional career was blighted by
what he termed this dreadful calan
ity.'
sheds Tears
When shown a Cleveland dispatch
stating his wife had been measured by
the Bcrtillon system Chadwick groan
ed aloud and tears rolled down his
checks. He seemed completely over
whelmed by the developments. espec
tally SO when the correspondent told
nlIn t0dt MFs- tnduWlCh WIS DeHeNtu
to be Nine. De We're.
May Write Book
Chadwick said he did not believe
his wife and DE We're the same per
son and could not think his wife guilty
of any of the charges brought against
her He said he contemplated to write
Il book explaining everything.
Sheriff Barry and Chadwick leave at
O'Clock this afternoon for Cleve-
land. Miss Chadwick will soon start
for Florida where she has relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
FATAL WRECK ON
THE 500 IS REPORTED

Minneapolis. Dec. Clone man Is
reported killed and several injured In
a wreck on the 500 road a few miles
north of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
HIGH SCHOOL is DESTROYED
Ann Arbor, Mich. Institution Burns
With Loss of $4,000

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 31.-The
high school building was destroyed by
fire today. The loss is $4,000. in
surance $4,000. The school records
were saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
GOV. HIGGINS TAKES
OFFICE AT ALBANY

Albany. y. Y, Dec. 31.-Gov.-elect
Higgins took the oath of Office this af
ernoon The formal Inauguration GER
emonies will occur Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
CAR FERRY REACHES PORT
Perilous Trip at Ann Arbor, Mich.
Comes to an End.

MeHOmInee, MICH, DEC. 3I.-After
being tossed about in a raging sea for
SO hours and in danger of going to the
bottom Ann Arbor car ferry No. 3
reached port in a badly battered con
dition with its passengers on the verge
of COLLAPSE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
Ross STORE TO BLOW UP JAIL
Individual in Oskwoods, Ohio, Leaves
$1.50 to Paw for DYNAMITE,

Fort Wayne. Ind. Dec. 31.-The city
jail at Oakwood. o.. was blown up
ast night. Some one had broken into
hardware store and taken 10 pounds
If dynamite and left $3.50. evidently
to pay for it, No one was injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
Glass Comma Up.

Pittsburg. Dec. 31.-An official ar
nouncement was made today by the
American Window Glass company of
an advance of five per cent in prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-31
But Japanese Forces Are
Unable to Occupy
Place.
LETTER FROM INSIDE
Note Witten by Cars
Sailor is Made Pub
lie.

London. Dec. 31.-The Chefoo cor
| respondent of the Daily Telegraph
| says a messenger just arrived from
Port Arthur brings the news that the
| Russians have abandoned the new
town of Port Arthur which has been
completely wrecked by the Japanese
bombardment. The Japanese, how
ever. have as yet been unable to occu-
py the new town. They fear that 1t
has been extensively mined.
The Japanese lombard the town
nightly. Large coal stores have been
set on fire by the shells.
The Japanese have mounted eight
guns commanding positions north of
the Else forts, but they suffered heavy
losses by the Russian fire.
Four Available Torpedo Boats.
There are only four available tor
pedo boats at Port Arthur
According to advices received at
Shanghai and cabled here. the Japa-
nese mining operations under Sung
shushan north of Port Arthur are near.
ly completed. The tunnel under Else
shan fort is almost finished. which
will enable the Japanese to blow up
the parapet of the fort. which already
is isolated. The final assault or cap
ture of the position is expected in
few days.
Togo Declines Reception.
Toxic, Dec. 31.-The emperor has
presented Vice Admirals Togo and
Kamimura with number of articles
including watches formerly worn by
himself. Togo has declined recep.
tion rendered him by the municipality
of Toxic on the ground that the time
is not yet ripe for such a function.
Togo today attended the funeral of
number of officers and men killed at
Port Arthur while serving under him.
He read a eulogy upon them.
Letter From "a Russian.
Toxic. Dec 31.-The navy depart
ment published last night letter writ
ten by a man on board the battleship
which has fallen into the
hands of the Japanese. The writer de-
spairs of relief of the fortress and tells
Of the destruction wrought by Japa-
nese shells. He says that the Rus
slams are resigned to their fate and
are determined TO fight to a finish
rather than suffer the shame of sur
render owing to starvation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
Some Fruit Freaks.

The banana is seedless, or nearly so.
and has been for centuries, though no
body anows why. 1t is propogated
by suckekrs, and possibly had no
seeds when it was first found in its
wild state. The banana is a modified
berry. Cutting the Iruit through the
middle. you will sometimes see a few
brown spots. which are rudimenta!y
seeds. Occasionally the banana does
actually produce a few seeds. The
pineapple is seedless, being propagat-
ell likewise from suckers and from
slips. The egg plant, which is a
fruit, botanically speaking, is occasion
ally seedless. This plant is able to
produce developed fruit whether the
blossom is fertilized or not. Horti-
culturists are endeavoring at the same
time to rid fruit plants of thorns.
Some oranges and lemons are very
thorny-for example, the high-priced
king oranges. which is the best of the
p,andarins. 1t is rarely seen in this
market. The first trees were brought
To the United tates from Cochin China.
IL Florida its thorniness has been re-
duced by selecting buds from the
branches with the fewest thorns.
Thorns are Objectionable because they
puncture the oranges and lemons
when the branches are blown about by
the wind. Efforts are being made to
get rid of the thorns on raspberry. and
blackberry plants, simply for convent
ence in picking the fruit. The thorns
are meant by Nature to protect the
plant from animals. Cultivators Sc
lect those plants which happen to be
thornless or nearly so.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29

fact that | was talking about Ameri-
can girls said Sibella reproacnfully.
1 suppose she continued, their
money is an attraction to some men"
Fortunate that Maitland wasn't
| attracted by it," | suggested, and i
fancied she looked at me rather re.
proachfully.
You don't think Eustace is that
kind of MANI" she said.
The proof of the pudding is in the
eating"
Il shall see you at Lady Ashmore's
tomorrow" she exclaimed as she rose
from her seat On the sofa.
Il intend to rty to do my duty /
retorted.
You shall have two waltzes as a
reward" said Sibella graciously.
1T is Immensely tantaIizing-"
"Tantalizing?"
Sn near and yet so far" | answer
ed. But STILL" added. II hope you
VIII have a good time
Why shouldn't H." she demanded.
i shall try to congratulate you
both"
Il don't understand you,' said ST.
bella.
II said should try to congratulate
you both"
"Both?" she murmured.
or course-you and Maitland"
1T is scarcely a thing to joke
about" she exclaimed, with her face
afiame.
Il assure you," | insisted, II never
felt less like joking in my life"
Then why do you suggest that
Should be congratulated demanded
Sibella in rather low voice.
Upon your engagement"
That" Sibella faItered, was end.
ed months ago."
But you told me it had been re-
newed"
Indeed" she said with sigh, I
| told you nothing of the kind"
Upon my word" 1 insisted, you
certainly said | must congratulate
Maitland"
why, of course!"
when l meet him at lady Ash
more's tomorrow night"
Don't you understand" cried 81
bella impulsively. He is going to
marry some American girl and she
laughed little strangely.
"Sibelia." said.
"Well?" answered Sibella
Upon my word, am sorry if"
How very absurd you are this
afternoon" she exclaimed, but she
turned away her head as I took her
hand.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
The Negro and His Position.

Unquestionably. during the last de-
esde the negro in the southern states
has lost ground. not only in every field
Of skilled labor, but even as a farm
hand. His place in the souths indus
trial system can no longer be regard
Ell as secure. Nothing. however. g
more certain than that. in cur COM
mercial industrial democracy. the abi.-
ity TO hold his owl IA worker is the
supreme test by which the neero's
future on this continent win be deter
mined. IL follows that the ne ro's
hope. We will not say of rising. but
even OF retaining his present indus.
trial position, depends on his ability
10 live up 20 the new standard OF in,
eCstry. skill and thrift. The white
man whom the negro now has to fear
is he who. by confirming more closely
TO those standards than he himself
can do. is likely to take his work away
from him.-New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
THE COMMA AND THE ASS.

At one of the schools the inspector
began to examine the pupils in punei u
alton, but was told by the mayor, We
don't bother about commas and SUCH
like"
The inspector made no reply, but
merely told one OF the boys to write
on the blackboard the following words
THE mayor of Cheesingtoa says the
Inspector is an ass"
Now" he continued. put comms
after Cheesington and another after
inspector"
The boy did so. The lesson was,
let us hope, not lost on the mayor-
London Saturday Review.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
Fuji-a Typical Horse.

Full was On board. Full is my
horse, and he had come down by rail.
He is a Japanese and a stallion-as
most Japanese horses are. He has a
bushy way ward name by the strands
of which you can box the compass
with great accuracy, and a bushy fore
lcck that is Just as wayward. His
head, physioglomy and general traits
will come in better when later they
get an opportunity for display All
knew then of Fuji was that he had
nearly pulled the arms out of the sock
cts of several men, and had broken
one mans leg back in Toxic. was
soon TO learn that this was very little
to know about Fuji.-F'rom Making
for Manchuria," by John Fox. in the
Christmas Scribner's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
JUST KEEP ON kEEPIh, ON.

II the day looks kinder gloomy,
An your chances kinder slim,
II the situations puzzlin',
An the prospects awful grim,
An perplexities keep pressin'
Till all hope is nearly gone,
JUS bristle up an grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
Fumin' never wins a fight.
An frettin' never pays;
There amt no good of broodin' In
These pessimistic ways
Smile just kinder cheerfully
When Hope is nearly gone,
An bristle up. an grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
There amt no use in growlln'
An gramplin' all the the
When music's ringin' everywhere
An everything's a rhyme
Jus Keep on smilin' cheeffully,
If hope is nearly gone,
An b"istie up, an grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
BIT OF ROMANCE
By Thomas Cobb.


DO You think that American girls
are really n'ce?" asked Sibella.
THE question seems rather general,
| suggested.
You understand perfectly well
what | mean" she cried, somewhat
petulantly.
Perfectly" | admitted.
Il wish" said Sibella, you WOULD
try not to be horrid."
Maitland. | remarked, has been
away four months"
She'll stared at the window and
sighed deeply.
-Four months and five days" she
murmured.
Now retorted, you are too
particular"
Sometimes. said Sibella. Il think
one is not quite particular enough"
Then you are beginning to re
| pent?"
How can | repent ii | have not
done anything wrong?" she demand.
| ed.
Anyhow" | suggested. lone can
make up ones mind never to do IT
again"
All" said Sibella, with another
! sigh. lone may not get the chance.
To make up ones mind?"
To do it again." she answered.
still" | reminded her, you drove
Maitland away"
He simply went to America for a
change
The week after you broke off your
1 engagement"
! Tit really wasn't my fault" sale
/ Sbella,
Did you know that he had re,
t,1Acd?' asked Sibella.
Il heard it at the club" | admitted.
| You haven't answered my ques,
toni" cried Sibella.
Let me see"
! DO you think that American girls
are really nice?" she persisted
Anyhow" | answered. the fellow
has got safely away"
Il met Eustaoe at Mrs. Beresford's
the day before yesterday" she
saltered.
mo doubt you talked over ola
times? ?"
Why. naturally
And you-you felt pleased to see
him?'
"Of course" she answered.
Il told you,' | said that knew
how it would end"
Il think Eustace seemed nicer than
eyer.' she exclaimed
Then | suppose | must offer by
congratulations the first time | see
him?"
Are you going to Lady Ashmore's
tomorrow night9"
Are your" asked
Why should stay away?" she de,
manded, rather excitedly.
Then certainly shall go,"
Because Eustace will be there?'
said Sibella.
Il am to congratulate him?"
asked
He would think it rather odd IL
You didn't" she retorted. so Won
really admire them?" she added.
Whom"
I wish" cried Sibella, you WOULD
Wy to remember what We were talk
ny about
/ can never forget" answered.
i asked whether you admired"
oh, yes." | exclaimed.
DO yous"
Il admire women in general" be
gan.
And none in PARTICULAR"
All. we'll" | answered. lit is an
old story"
How oldY" asked Sibella, and she
'2aned back languidly on the sofa.
Put it down at a decade
but then-then | could only have
been about H." she murmured,
You see" urged. ITS something
Ike life itself. Nobody knows when
actually begins
Or where il ends" said Sihella.
ut will never end" | answered.
or course" cried Sibella. ahruptly
they are. often immensely rich,"
Those who cherish an ideal. won
uesn?"
Il thought you had grasped the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29
May Never Have Heard of II,

After a stormy interview with Mr.
Boodelle, the successful contractor and
politician, the indignant caller had
gone away.
L fully expected to see you slug
him." said the private secretary.
when he called you persistent
violater of the eighth commandment"
Il suppose I ought to have done it.
said Mr.. Boodelle, grinding his teeth.
but | couldn't recall the eighth COM
mandneRt to save my life."-Chicago
Tribune.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29

ST. Louis has danced all sunrf
and now she will begin paving T.
fiddler.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-12-29

Nine lives were lost in the burning
OF the steamer Glen Island in Long
island sound.