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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
DENIES THAT PACKERS
PLAN AN ALLIANCE
J. Ogden Armour and His Attorney
Contradict Report From
Atlantic City.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-A report from
Atlantic City that the Armour. Swift,
Nelson Morris. and Cudahy Packing
companies would combine was denied
yesterday by J. Ogden Armour. A. II.
Veeder. his attorney, said he had no
knowledge of the reported merger.
The report. coming simultaneously
with the publication of Commissioner
Garfeld's recommendations that fed
eral franchise be issued to all corpor-
ations doing an interstate business.
gave rise to speculation as TO whether
the packers would take advantage of
this proposed condition TO unity pack
ing interests throughout the country.
At the Offices of Swift and Cudahy il
was declared nothing was known of
the rumored combination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
BANKER PERRY INDICTED
BY CHICAGO GRAND JURY
Charges of Arson and Attempt to De-
fraud Against Prominent Chi
cago Financier.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-By final vote
taken yesterday afternoon, after one
of the most stormy scenes i'm the his
tory of the grand jury, Isaac ~ Perry.
former president of the National Bank
of North America, was indicted on two
charges: Arson and attempt to de
fraud insurance companies. The
damage named was $1,000.
No warrant will be issued for the
arrest Of Perry. AS soon as The re-
turn is made his attorney, William $.
Forrest, Will be notified and the for
mer banker will appear in the criminal
court building with his bOndsmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
TELLS SOME MORE
Of the Dealings of "Frenzied ri.
nanciers" in New York,
Does Lawson.
HOW kEENE WAS BUNCOED
Rumored the Latter Will Join the
Bostonian in His War on
the System

Boston, Dec. 23.-Thomas w Law.
son declared that James r. Keene
was ''buncoed" out OF 81 ,0OO. 900 which
the promoters of the Amalgamated
Copper company had promised To him
as reward for selling So. 100000 of
the copper stock at 80 to 90. He says
The hatred of Standard Oil for
James Il. keene at this time was sell
ing at over par. The necessities of
James X. Keene were pressing. first.
for the forgiveness and good will of
Standard Oil; next. in connection with
his rubber stocks.
Interests Brought Together.
"A certain man succeeded in ANAL
gamating the Standard Oils hatred
of Keene and the Keene necessities
and James X. Keene rolled up his
sleeves for the most strenuous piece
OF work in his most strenuous. life.
and the fur fiew-the peoples fur.
In consideration of Keene doing
the job up brown. that is. doing the
people up brown. the Standard Oil
would subscribe one-half OF the money
pany and loan its magic name to the
enterprise. First. the total amount
was $4,000. Standard Or s.. $500
900: then $4,000. O.0OO-'Standard Or
s5.000.O00: finally $4,000. .OOO-'Stan-
dard Oir $7.5OO.OOO. Public announce
ment was made and everything went
as merrily as steam clipper at 4
fieecing bee. and Keene completed his
job. and-well. Standard Oil never for
gives an injury.
RetnIIntion by OIL.
Suddenly its subscription and its
name were yanked away from the new
rubber company, and James r. Keene
was longer of experience and shorter
of faith than ever before in his mar
velous career
II is learned here that Wall street
is full of rumors that soon Mr.. Keene
would be found lined up against the
system in conjunction with Mr..
Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Representatives Ordered
to Leave Capital of
That Country.
SULTAN IS OBDbRATE
Shows Determination to Pre-
vent Carrying Out of
French Policy.

Washington. Dec. 23.-That a fur
ther interchange of views preparatory
To the formulating of a program for an
other peace conference at The Hague
has been made through the interna-
tional bureau under the control of the
permanent administrative council Of
The Hague is the suggestion offered
TO Secretary Hay in a second circular
note to the powers just made public.
Summarizes Replies.
The secretary summarizes the re-
plies of all the powers to his note of
Oct. 81, and expresses the gratifica-
ton of the president at the cordial re-
ception of his invitation. Having ia
ken this initial step. however. the sec
rotary says the president feels he has
gone as far as he appropriately can,
and that with the general acceptance
of his invitation in principle the fli-
ture conduct of the affair may fitly fol
low its normal channels"
Russia's stand Regretted.
Regarding the conditional accept
ance by Russia. Hay says while the
postponement which this reply neces-
states is to be regretted, this govern
ment recognizes the weight of the mo-
tive which induced it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
ARE LESS FRAUDS
Enforcement of Postal Laws in
Year Has Accomplished
Much,
SAYS SECRETARY GOODWIN
Foreign Lotteries Suffer Heavily
Mails Purified of Illegal
Literature.

Washington. ID. C.. Dec. 23.-R. II
Goodwin. assistant attorney of the
general pOstoHice department. in his
annual report says that the number OF
fraudulent concerns has been greatly
reduced in consequence OF the vigor
GUS enforcement OF the postal laws
The result is shown by the marked de.
crease in the number of complaints
received,
There We're II fEand orders issued
during the year and % orders were
issued against foreign lottery com
panies and their agents who were
found To be operating through the
mails.
Mails Purified.
Much has been done I'm the direc-
ton of excluding from the mails pub
lications containing obscene and sug-
gestiye illustrations. advertisements
and other matter considered unfit for
circulation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
REPORT on ALASKA
Governor Brady ESTIMATES Population
and Asks ForfLegislation.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 23.-The an
nual report of Gov. Brady of Alaska
estimates the total white population
at 2G.550. with the possibility of Il
small increase in the native popula-
tion since the 1900 census, which made
the total number of natives 29,536
The report asks for better transpor
tation facilities. representation for del
egates in congress. legislation to en-
courage the home seeked and home
builder, and for the detail of one or
more gunboats to cruise in Alaskan
waters to protect industries there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
ROOSEVELT WILL GO NO FURTHER AT
PRESENT WITH PEACE CONFERENCE
All Powers Having Accepted Invitation in Principle
Affair Will be Permitted to Follow
Normal Channels

Paris. Dec. 23.-The foreign Office
considers the situation in Morocco ex-
tremely grave. The sultan's dismis-
sal of his French and other military
advisers has been followed by num-
Der of other acts showing his inten-
ton to interrupt the execution of
French policy.
French Leave Capital.
Accordingly, the French minister at
Tangier has been instructed to secure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
TOTAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT.

Roosevelt in Alabama, Georgia, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Maine. Maryland.
Mississippi. New hampshire, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee.
Texas and Virginia. Roosevelt got
more than Mckinley in the other 32
states.
Parker received more votes than
Bryan in Delaware. Georgia, Missis-
sippi. New Jersey, New York, Rhode
Island. South Carolina and West Nir-
sinia. while Bryan got more than Par
ker in the remaining 81 states.
Roosevelt carried 32 states. against
% by Mckinley, and has $50 electoral
votes under the apportionment of 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

the immediate withdrawal from the
Moroccan 0arital of the French con-
sui commander and all members of
the military mission and all French
citizens, unless the sultan vacaties has
previous offensive action and offers
suitable explanation.
No Other Steps Taken.
The officials here say no definite
military or naval steps have yet been
taken as these await the sultan'S re-
Sponse TO the minister's demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
MONEY is READY FOR USE
Work Will Commence at Once on
Great Northern Power Plant.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 23.-Papers are
all signed and money available in New
York for the construction of the i'm
mense power canal of the Great North
ern Power company here. The orig
inal bond issue provides for $4,000, 900.
Work will begin this winter and 500
men will be at work in 30 days. The
plans fall for 10000 horse power to be
followed later by several times as
much.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
DROUTH SHUTS DOWN MILLS
Merrimack Valley in New Hampshire
Suffers From Lack of Rain.

Nashua, n. H., Dec. 23.-It Is seven
weeks since the rail fell in Merrimack
valley. Not only are the mills shut
ting down for lack of water power.
but farmers are at loss for a sup
ply and have TO melt snow with which
to water cattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Say Japs Are Suffering.
DEMOCRATW WINSTHE CONTEST
William Bowles Gets Certificate as
VIII County Representative.

Springfield. H.. Dec 23-The state
canyassing board yesterday issued a
certificate of election to William
Bowles, democrat. as VIII county rep
resentative in the lower house OF the
legislature The seat was contested
by AlonZo Wilson, the prohibition can
didate. The evidence was heard by
the board few days ago. Wilson will
contest the seat at the opening of the
legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
KILL 30 SOLDIERS
insurgents in the Philippines
Threaten TOWn---Aid
is Asked.

Manila, Dec. 23.-Pulakenes have
and killed at Dolores island.
Samar. a lieutenant and 81 enlisted
men of the 38th company of native
scouts.
Two thousand Pulajames, il is report
ed, threaten the town of Dolores. The
situation Is critical Lieut.. Obbott, In
command OF the scouts. has requested
that aid be sent him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
RED CLOUD DECIDES TO
TAKE LAND Allotment
Action of Indian Chief Will Have
Effect on Others Who Have
Stood With Him.

Washington. ID. c., Dec 23.-The In
dian bureau has been notified that
Chief Red Cloud of the Pine Ridge
agency, has agreed to accept an allot
ment of land He heretofore has held
out persistently in opposition to the
allotment and his position has had a
marked influence on the other Indians
who have followed him for the last
half century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
NELSON'S MANAGER
Is UNDER ARREST
Prize Fighter Alleges Ted" Murphy
Took $4,000 of His
Money.

Stockton. Cal, Dec 23-"Ted" Muir
ply. accused by Battling Nelson of lar
ceny of $4,000, was arrested here at
midnight. Two hundred and fifty dol
lars was found on Murphy, who was
greatly surprised at the arrest. He
said he did not have Nelson's money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
BLOW AT FREEDOM
OF SERvIAN PRESS

Belgrade. Dec. 23.-King Peter to-
day signed new press law which
practically abolishes freedom OF the
press in Servia, though aimed princ-
paIly at the anti-dynastic and opposi-
tiOn papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
CROWD HURRY|NG HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
PUSH AND SHOVE To LEAVE STEAMSHIP

Men and women struggled together.
idea of getting ashore first Women S
dresses were torn. and many men lost
their hats. Half a dozen men in front
were sent sprawling when they gained
the pier by the rush of the crowd be-
hind them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Iowa City Brewery Burns.

Iowa City, Dec. 23.-f'ire OF un-
known origin last night totally de-
stroyed the Iowa brewery and con-
tents owned by Fenny & Kemmerle.
Loss TO the building and equipment
is $4,000. TO the stock $l0,555. insur-
ance $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
FRANCE ABOUT TO BREAK
RELATIONS WITHsNn0R0CC0
FOR THE
SCH0OLMATES OF
YOUNG ROOSEVELT

Oyster Bay. n. Y. Dec. 23.-By the
generosity of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt every pupil at the Cove Neck
public school. which was formerly at
tended by some of the younger chill
dren of the president. received a Christ
mas gift today. Mrs. Roosevelt sent
two barrels of candy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

New York, Dec 25.-There was
wild rush for shore among the 45O
cabin passengers when the gang plank
of the liner Deutschland was lowered
at her pier in Hoboken early today.
Among the travellers were many from
the west and south, anxious to get the
earliest train today for their homes to
spend Christmas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
NEGRO BURNED AT
STAKE IN GEORGIA

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 23.-The Journal
has received a report that a negro was
burned at the stake at Norwood. Ga.
on the Georgia railroad. so miles west
OF Augusta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
First Degree Murder.

Two Harbors, Mimi, Dec. 23.-The
jury after being out 10 hours, reached
a verdict of murder in the fire de
gree against o. II. Hammerburg for
the murder of Andrew Blum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
SHOOTING OVER AN ACCOUNT
Killing Takes Place at SawmiIl Near
Sigourney, Iowa.

Sigourney, Iowa. Dec. 23.-At saw
mill near Hayesville John Martin shot
and killed Arthur Lynch today. The
killing was the outgrowth of a disputed
account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Whole Town Threatened.

Washburn. ILL.,. Dec. 23.-Fire which
started at 1:30 this morning at Mar
tins general store, destroyed five
buildings. The town has no fire de-
partment The loss will probably
reach $40, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
One Burned to Death.

Peoria, ILL.,. Dec. 23.-Fire early today
destroyed the principal business block
at Washburn. DIR. Jessie Weaver, "a
veterinary surgeon, was burned to
death. The loss Is small
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Railroad Man Dead.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-J. w. Smith, 67
years old. formerly division superin-
tendent on the Burlington railway.
died here today of acute gastritis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
But One Ballot Taken. Six Being for Ac-
quittaI and None for Murder in
First Degree.
OF
KINGDOM GOULD
ARE SUSPENDED

New York. Dec. 23.-The faculty of
the School of Applied Science at Co
lumbia university have suspended four
sophomores who attempted to capture
Kingdom Gould until after the mid-year
examination in February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Would Succeed Quarles.

La Crosse. Wis, Dec. 23.-Congress-
man Esch. of this city. has announced
his candidacy for senator TO succeed
Senator QuarleS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
BEAT THE FRENCH
Natives Defeat Military Force
Of Occupation Near Tim
buctoo, Africa.

Paris. Dec 23.-Private reports re-
ceived here say the French military
force OF occupation in central Africa
has suffered a serious reverse. accom-
panied by heavy losses. near Timbuc-
too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
a $4,000 Blaze.

Champaign, ILL.,. Dec. PA block of
buildings on the north side of Main
street burned last night. The loss
will exceed $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Killed While Hunting.

Gentryville, Ind, Dec. Civilian
Young was shot and killed by a com
panion while hunting. near here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

District Attorney Jerome said to-
day: I'm the event OF a disagreement
] will make an investigation OF how
the jury stands. II the overwhelming
view OF the jury Is for acquittal there
is a possibility that she will never be
tried again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
JAPS were There
English Fish ermen Swore Attack
Was Made on Russians at
Dagger Bank.
SAY THEY WERE BRIBED
Rumor That Torpedo Boats Have Es-
capped From Port Arthur in
Storm.
Swear They Saw Jap Boats.

/ London, Dec. 23-The publication
in St Petersburg of the statement
that Hull fishermen have voluntarily
| deposed that foreign torpedo boats
were among the trawlerS off Dogger
| bank when the later were fired upon
| by ships of the Russian Baltic squad
ron are circumstantial and il appears
| to be true that some men of the Game
| cock feet have made statements be
fore the Russian consul.
The name of only one of these has
been revealed. He is the bOatswain
of the trawler Ava, and he said yes
terday that he was induced to make
the statement while he was intoXica-
ted. He admits that he received GER
tain amount of money. but now says
the statement he made is untrue.
Russian Embassy Denies.
All published reports from Hull say
positively that these statement were
secured by two agents of the Russian
government. but the Russian embassy
in London repeated that there is alb
solutely no truth in the statement
that the Russian government or any
one in any official capacity or any one
delegated by Russia has been endeav
oring to secure statements from the
Gamccock fishermen
say boats Escaped.
London Dec. 23.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Chefoo correspondents reports
that eight torpedo boat destrOyers
have escaped from Port Arthur.
where. for the last "a hours. he says,
a severe snow storm has been raging.
Two Russian Attacks Fail.
Oku's Headquarters, Dec 22.-CDe-
layed. Russians along the front of
Oku's army during the night of the
10th made determined attack on La
mutng but were driven back with
heavy loss. The Japanese sustained
no casualties. Dismounted Russian
cavalry attacked cavalry on the eX-
treme left of the Japanese line the
night of the Goth, but were repulsed
with heavy loss.
Say .Japs Are Suffering.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-Kuropat-
kin reported a small skirmish to the
emperor and says he personally saw
couple of Japanese prisoners who
were taken Dec. u. They were in
sufficiently clad, their boots especially
being bad. The general also witness
ed he amputation of frost bitten leg
of a JaDaneSa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
STATE MAY DROP CASE
Prisoner Faints When She
Learns She Must Spend
Christmas in TOmbs.

New York, Dec. 23.-At 1851 the
jury reported that they could not
agree. and they were discharged. The
jury was not polled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

courtroom. They reported they were
unable to- agree ON n verdict and were
sent back TO the jury room for fur
thcr deliberation.
showed Eject. of Vigil.
when the jurors filed into the court
room their faces showed deep lines as
a result of their all night vigil. The
prisoner had not reached the court
room. but her aged father had come in
when the court was called to order
AS the jurors took their places be-
hind the rail. Mr.. Patterson gazed in
tently upon their faces. AS he nervous
iy fumbled a newspaper lying upon the
table his hands shook as If with palsy,
and IL seemed apparent he saw little
to arouse hope in the faces of the
jurors.
GOwned I'm Black.
a moment later Nan Patterson,
gowned entirely in black. and with a
heavy black veil concealing her feat
ures. walked with a firm. strong step
TO the chair beside her father AS she
sat down she placed one arm across
her fathers shoulder With the other
old man in a very pretty and affection
ate way.
OF the two, the father showed in Ear
greater degree the strain under which
they had been for many days, and for
a time the girl turned comforter.
Grows Pale.
When the foreman of the jury had
spoken. saying he was almost certain
no agreement could be reached. deadly
pale spread over the face OF the pris-
oner. But this evidence of weakness
was apparent for a moment only. and
from that time until a court officer
touched her on the shoulder. she sal
1 bolt upright. her lips firmly compress.
ed. gazing straight into the faces of
the jurors. Then she arose with firm
step and returned to- the little pen
above the court room to await the re
result of the jury's further considera
ton.
Two Jurors Were Wan
! While the jury was at breakfast this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

is a possibility that she will never be
tried again
When the jury came in at 1880 Miss
Patterson became nervous. The color
OF her face seemed to- deepen. II that
were possible. and her whole attitude
showed she was undergoing keen suf-
fsring When the jury reported a dis
agreement and the justice discharged
them. she turned to her father and
threw herself on his shoulders. weep
ing bitterly. She had hoped to- be- free
I'm TIM. tO GO home to- Washington to-
spend Christmas with her mother. and
the disagreement was a most pregnant
disappointment to- her.
F~iI In Faint.
The old man tried To- comfort her.
but she fell fainting in his arms. The
girl soon revived from the fainting
spell but continued To sob hysterically.
The Justice thanked the jury. and re-
mandcd Miss Patterson to- the Tombs.
She was led out sobbing violently and
In "A state of severe nervous collapse.
After the rest of the jury left the
court room the foreman remained and
had n consultation with Justice Davis.
Vote Was SIX so Six.
As the foreman left the jury room he
said the vote throughout had been six
To six. Six were for acquittal. but
whether the other six were for murder
I'm the first degree or noe he could not
say. Prosecuting Attorney Rand would
not say what the further course Of the
prosecution would be-.
The foreman said only one ballot
was taken. There was such q vast
difference OF opinion the remainder of
the time was taken in argument.
None for FIr-t Degree Murder.
II is reported the six votes for con-
yictiOn stood as follows: One for muir
der i'm the second degree. two for man
slaughter in the first degree. and three
for mansIaughter i'm the second de-
gree. II Is said there was no vote for
murder in the first degree.
Collnpses Is Jail.
Nan Patterson collapsed again when
she reached her cell. The prison sur
geon and two women are now attend
ing her.
New York Dec. 23.-Nan Patterson
collapsed in the Tombs today so com
pletely that the efforts Of the matron.
warden and her father to- help her
Were Of no avail and the prison physi-
clan had to- be called. She revived
considerably. but IL was feared she
would collapse again when she went
20 the courtroom.
Taken Into Court
As soon as Miss Patterson was
somewhat composed she was led
across the bridge of sighs To the Grim
Inal court building She was taken
to the pen in the court building to
await until the verdict had been
reached.
Policeman Fniafs-
There was another giving way OF
overstrained nerves when William
Ryan. policeman on guard at the en-
trance to the jury room tainted He
had been doing extra duty and this.
xf-h the excitement Of the trial was
too much for him.
Report Disagreement
Judge Davis arrived in the court
room at 1880. He Immediately sent
an officer to summon the jury To the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

courtroom. They reported they were
unable to- agree ON n verdict and were
sent back TO the jury room for fur
thCr deliberation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Russian Embassy Denies.
say Boats ESCAPED.

London. Dec. 23.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Chefoo correspondent reports
that eight torpedo boat destrOyers
have escaped from Port Arthur.
where. for the last "a hours, he says,
severe snow storm has been raging.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Vote Wa. six so Sir.
Nome for FIRST Degree Murder.

II il reported the six votes for con-
yictiOn stood as follows: One for muir
der in the second degree. two for man
slaughter in the first degree. and three
for manslaughter i'm the second de-
gree. II Is said there was no vote for
murder in the first degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Grows Pale.

CONTINUED on Page seven-)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Collnpses to jail.
Taken Into Court.

As soon as Miss Patterson was
somewhat composed she was led
across the bridge of sighs to- the Grim.
inal court building She was taken
to the pen in the court building to
await until the verdict had been
reached.