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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
A RECEPTION FOR TAGGART
Democracy to Welcome New Chair
man at indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Aug. 2.-The plans for
the reception of National Chairman
Taggart have been completed. He will
be met at the train tonight by the
democracy of Marion county and other
portions of the state and escorted to-
Tomlinson hall. State Chairman
O'Brien will preside, and speeches will
be made by Mayor Holtzmann, Sena-
tor Bailey of Texas and former Sem
ator Charles A. Towne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
BISHOP DELEGATES A SALOON
New York Tavern to Be Conducted on
Plan to Promote Temperance.

New York, Aug. 2-BishOp Potter,
it was announced. will dedicate the
Subway Tavern, at the southeast cor
ner of Mulberry and BIeecker streets,
this afternoon. He has signified his
intention of being present TO deliver
brief address. The Subway Tavern
is a saloon which is to be conducted
on a new plan TO promote temperance,
but includes the selling of hard
drinks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
HOLDUP BOLD ONE.
Illinois Central Train Robbed by
Four Men just Outside
Chicago.
MAKE ESCAPE IN DARKNESS
Passengers Driven Into Rear Car and
Relieved of VaIuabIes With
out Stop.

Chicago. Aug. -Four robbers held
up an Illinois Central passenger train
last night between Flossmore and Mat
teson, 25 miles from Chicago. Several
passengers were robbed. and it is said
one person who resisted was seriously
injured by the robbers, who struck
him on the head with an axe.
The train was a regular Chicago &
st. Louis express, known as No. II. A
posse of detectives are in pursuit of
the bandits. The train left Chicago at
1927. At Harvey, or somewhere be-
tween there and Matteson, the bandits
boarded the train. Two of them wore
masks.
Sent to Rear sleeper.
The leader and his masked compan-
ions entered the forward Pullman,
aroused the occupants and forced
them to go to the rear sleeper, where
the other passengers also were arous-
ed. Here they were searched for val
uables. and it was here that one man
who resisted was struck on the head
with an axe and severely injured.
After obtaining the passengers
money and valuableS the bandits lock-
ed the victims in the cars. One of the
robbers pulled the emergency bell
rope and the train was stopped. When
the speed slackened sufficiently the
robbers leaped off and went west in
the darkness. The engineer was not
aware his train had been robbed until
he went back TO learn why he had
been signaled to stop.
Il is stated the robbers secured about
$1,000 in money, several watches. dia-
monds and other valuableS.
Clothing i'm "a Pile.
When the passengers lined up in
the rear Pullman two robbers stood
guard, one at each end of the car, with
drawn revOlvers. The third ordered
the passengers who had been COMPEL
ed to bring along their clothes from
the first car. to throw the garments
rear car were commanded to return to
their berths and deposit their clothes
in the same heap. The leader search
ed the clothing for Valuables. When
he had finished he made a close exam
inatiOn of the passengers for any mon
ey they might have secreted. When
the search was completed all the booty
was placed in a flour sack and the
robbers, after the trains speed slack
ened in response to their pulling the
bell rope, jumped off and fed in the
darkness. No attempt vas made to
rob the mail or express cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
ARRIVES AT QUINCY ON A LOG
keokuk Man Completes First Stage
of Novel Trip.

Quincy. ILL.,. Aug. Jack McCaf
frey. OF keOkuk. who is floating to St.
Louis on a log ~ inches by 16 feet, ar
rived here yesterday afternoon. He
left Keokuk at 1890 a m. yesterday
He expects to reach st. Louis Sunday
He does not travel by night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Arrest Alleged Acid Thrower.

Clarksville, Iowa. Aug. 2.-Hugh
Wheeler. charged with throwing car
bolic acid in the eyes and face of Cor
MIA Ramsay, attempted suicide in the
Allison Jail yesterday. No cause is
given for the deed. which probably
will render Miss Ramsay partially
blind, besides disfiguring her for life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
BECOMES HOTEL MANAGER
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Participates
in Advertising Scheme at Fair.

St. Louis. Mo, Aug. with much
ceremony and before the department
heads of the Inside Inn. Theodore, eld-
est son of President Roosevelt. today
accepted the position of manager of
the hotel conferred upon him by Mr..
Watchman. Young Roosevelt will
hold the position "a hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Peoria Doctor a Bankrupt.

Peoria. ILL.,. Aug. 2.-Dr. w. E. Day
has filed petition in bankruptcy, with
liabilities of $4,000. Among the cred
itOrs is Frank Bourbon of Chicago,
who has a claim for $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02

81 wish you success and will do all
we can for you, and will guarantee
Ohio will not be a 125,000 majority
state this year"
A Kentuckian writes: Your NOM
ination. first of all. and later your un-
equivocal telegram have made possible
not only democratic unity. but the en-
thusiastic support of that largely in
creasing element of Independent vot-
ers that are now the dominant and
controlling factor in all political con-
troversies."
From Mississippian comes: 81 ad-
mire the course pursued by you in ref
erence TO the money question"
From Lumberton, Miss, a corre-
spondent says: 1T thrills us from the
Tennessee line to the beaches of BIZ
loxi; with us down here it means:
Parker and Prosperity, Roosevelt and
Ruin"
These are samples of the mass OF
mail matter that is constantly arriving.
II would seem that everyone bearin z
the name of Parker has been at work
on the genealogical tree and figured
out a relationship. Apparently all men
bearing that name are going to vote
for their namesake anyway.
Chicago, Aug. 2.-Chicago will be
the headquarters for both the republi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
ON IMP ERIALISM
Distinguished Men Speak at Mass
Meeting of New England
League.
PHILIPPINE POLICY ATTACKED
Bourke Cochran Declares Desire to
Rule Has Permeated the
Government.

Boston. Aug. 2-Fanueil hall was
crowded last night to hear w. Bourke
Cochran. of New York, Gov. Garvin, of
Rhode Island, and Charles Francis
Adams. of Boston, address a mass
Imperialist League. Adherence to
the Democratic Platform" was the
slogan of the speakers. George S.
Boutwell,. former governor of Massa-
chusetts, and the president of the New
England Anti-Imperialist League, pre-
sided.
GarVin's Speech.
Mr.. Boutwell, made a brief introduc-
tory address, and introduced Gov. Gar
win, who declared that the argument
that the Filipinos were benefited by
their subjection lis both dangerous
and doubtful
AS a remedy for the situation. Gar
vim advocated a more direct and COM
plete control by the people of the state
and national constitutions. He would
have the power conferred upon 5 per
cent of the voters to propose cOnstitu-
tional amendments and to have them
submitted to the entire electorate for
adoption or rejection.
Charles Francis Adams.
Charles Francis Adams. in his
speech, said he did not consider i'm
perialism of paramount Importance in
the present canvass. He maintained
there was no issue before the Ameri-
can people so important as the issue
of curbing the senate, and declared:
There is no department of govern
ment today in which that irresponsible
chamber is not actually supreme, un-
der the operation of what is known as
the courtesy of the senate" Courtesy
of the senate, Adams declared, was
distributed by President Roosevelt.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, Sen
ator Aldrich, of Rhode Island, and
Senator Knox. of Pennsylvania.
BOurke Cochran.
Cochran argued in favor of the same
independence for the Philippines as
was given Cuba and. criticised the
course of the present administration
in the islands. He declared the spirit
of Imperialism has permeated our
whole governmental structure" and
cited the refusal to comply with demo-
cratic demands for investigation of all
departments of government. In the
senate investigation was promised.
mot when the welfare of the Ameri-
can people demanded it, but its own
way at it's own time. What is this but
confession that investigation would
be fatal to their prospects?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Ordered to Declare Strikes.

This instructed the executive board
to declare strikes against all operators
who refuse to abide by the decision of
the Cancellation board and the rulings
of Umpire Wright on the question of
the collection of wages for check
weighmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
TO STRIKE
Action of Executive Board of Dis
trict No. In Penn
sylvania.
WRIGHT's DECISION UPHELD
Order to Strike for Noncompliance
With Terms by Operators
is Approved.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 2.-The execu-
tive board of the United Mine Work
ers of district No. /. has decided to
approve the position taken by the min
ers' representatives on the board of
They ;nsis' upon compli-
ance with the resolution adopted by
the Pittston convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Packing Houses Killing
Extensively Despite
Strikers.
RECEIPTS INCREASE
Men Plan Campaign Alleging
Violation of State
Laws.

Chicago. Aug. 2.-Yesterday was
busy day for the packers. With in
creased forces of skilled workers and
the operating departments more thor
oughly equipped than at any time since
the beginning of the strike. the en-
ployers took a firm grip on the ma
chinery of their affairs and as a re-
suit the stock yards took on the old
hum of activity to a great extent.
Over $4,000 head of live stock were re-
ceived.
Strikers In New Campaign.
In the new campaign begun by the
strikers against the packers three dis
tinct moves will be made. The first
blow was struck yesterday with the ar
rest of Superintendent Farris, of Mel
son, Morris & Co. on a charge of en-
ploying children under the legal age.
Further arrests on the same charge
will be made within the next few days.
The second blow will be struck
through the building department,
which will be asked 10 compel the
packers to discontinue the use of the
stock yards buildings as lodging
houses. \ committee of labor leaders
will wait on Commissioner Williams.
The city sanitary department will
be requested to order the strike break
ers out of the slaughter houses on the
ground that their lodging there is not
only detrimental to their own health.
but to those who consume the meats
dressed in the plants.
Eviction of Sick Woman.
Chicago, Aug. 2.-The first eviction
resulting from the stock yards strike
was made today when constables put
Mary Anderson, wife of a striker, out
of her home for non-payment of rent.
though she was ill in bed. A crowd
of strike sympathizers stoned the con
stables but were stopped by a wagon
load of police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Board AdjOurns on Call.

The board adjourned to meet at the
call of the president, which will prob
ably be as quickly as the names of all
the companies refusing TO accede to
the checkweighman demands have
been obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
MAKES A THREAT
President Nord, Of Haytf, I'm an Ad-
dress, Gives Whites Cause
for Alarm.
REFERS TO 1904 MASSACRE
Says Foreigners Have Conspired
Against the Government and
Raised Rate of Exchange.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Aug. q At
a public reception President Nord
alarmed the foreign residents by an
address in which he accused the for
eign population of plotting against his
government and putting up the rate of
exchange and also prices on all goods
with the object of overthrowing it.
The president said he had decided to
defend himself and intimated that he
would take strong measures.
Intimates n Massacre.
President Nord made a threatening
reference to what happened in Hayti
in 1904" This was a massacre of
$500 whites in accordance with the
decree of Jean Jaques Dessalines. who
was subsequently crowned emperor
and shortly afterward assassinated.
The island was then divided into re-
publics.
Soldiers PiIIaGe Market.
The population is much excited by
the continued rise of all merchandise.
A band of soldiers today attempted to
pillage the central market and shops.
Other troops re-established order. All
stores in the city are now closed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02

Toxic, Aug. 2.-After two days OF
fighting KuroM has defeated the Rus
sian forces in two separate actions
fought at Yushu LikZu and Yangze
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Chicago will be
the headquarters for both the republi
can and democratic national commit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Confirmed by KuropatkIn.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-Kuropatkin
reports the Japanese have occupied
Ikhavuen, east of Lao Yang, and
YangZe pass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-02
Holding Second Position.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-It is oftici-
ally announced the Russians have
fallen back from Yangze pass. but are
holding their position on the Saimat-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
Daniel j. kelIey's Magazine, "The
American Queen, Makes an
Assignment to Its Cred
itOrs.
SHE REFUSES INFORMATION.
Declines to Say Where Husband
Is or Whether He Will Re
turn TO Gotham Under
Odelrs Decision.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, Feb. S.-Aftc- being out ef
the public mind for several weeks. Daniel
Kelley. who was indicted in Missouri las-
April for completely In the legislative
bribery cases, came into prominence
again to-day through All assignment 20
]. Thomas Sturdevant by the American
Queen" a West Virginia corporation,
which published at No. ) West Thirty
first street a monthly magazine by tho
same title. in the interest of pure food.
Mr.. Kelley was the president, and his
wife, Blanche Kelley, the treasurer OF the
corporation.
Mrs. Kelley is at the present time stop
ping at an uptown hotel in this city. while
her husband was last seen in Montreal.
Detectives who have been shadowing Mr..
Kelley for three months declare that he
hes left Montreal. though none of them
saw him depart They assert that he gave
them the slip.
Persons interested in Mr.. Kelley's case
have been expecting to see him again In
this city because of the recent decision Of
the authorities Of Missouri extradition pa
pers for William Ziegler. whose agent
Kelley was in the alleged bribery case in
Missouri.
husbands whereabouts, but she positively
declined to give any information other
than to admit that he is not In the United
States. She also declined to say why the
When it was suggested that Mr.. Kelley
might return to New York. in view of
Governor Odelrs action. Mrs. Kelley de-
clined to venture an opinion.
Mr.. Kelley is not here" said Mrs. Kel-
ley. but ] must refuse to say anything
else concerning him..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
FRANCE MAY DECLARE
SHE IS INDEPENDENT IN
AFFAIRS OF THE FAR EAST.

Paris. Feb. "a strong movement has
begun TO develop In the Chamber of Dep
uties to induce NJ. Delcasse TO make a
declaration to the effect that France has
not surrendered her liberty of action.
under the existing arrangement with Rus
Ella. concerning the far East.
Deputy Denis Cochin Conservative,
who has taken the lead in the movement
looking TO making an Interpolation of
this character. had two interviews with
N. Delcasse to-day.
That the Government recognizes he
danger of a parliamentary discussion was
shown by the postponement of the inter-
pellation. This NJ. Denis Cochin consent
ed to because he was assured by Foreign
Minister Delcasse that France was at
this moment in the same situation as in
March. 1902, at the time of the declaration
Of France and Russia with respect 20
China. NJ. Delcasse said that then France
had retained her absolute independence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
RUSSIAN CAPITAL EXCITED;
fINANCIERS ARE ALARMED:
CAR MAY GO TO MOSCOW.

st Petersburg. Feb S-The people OF
the Russian capital have been thoroughly
aroused by the Japanese action. and war
Is the only subject discussed. The great
est activity prevails
Heavy snow is falling. and the streets
are filed with marching soldiers in cam
paign uniforms.
In the first hours of excitement after
the receip. OF the news of the Japanes,
action. the imperial train was ordered 10
be in readiness to start for Moscow hut
since then. calm counseIs prevailed and
the order was countermanded. The Cars
departure is a matter Of uncertainty.
1t is question. indeed. whether he will
go to Moscow at ALL Certainly, no man.
ifesto will be issued until war is actually
on.
NJ. kurino. the retiring japanese Minis
tor here, says he will leave ST. Petersburg
Wednesday morning. He adds that all OF
the affairs of the Legation will be closed
and that no current business will be left
behind.
The United States Embassy probably will
look after questions involving the protec-
tion of Japanese subjects Ambassador
Mccormick. under instructions. to-day
asked Foreign Minister Lamsdorff if Rus
sia objected.
Policemen guard the entrance of the jap
aness Legation. but there has hcen no at
tempt at any public demonstration.
On the BouTse stocks were still falling.
Imperial is dropped another full point
There was a panic on the Bourse in the
last hour. Lottery bonds fell % roubIes and
bank shares fell 30 points
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
UNITED STATES WILL HAVE
NO SHARE IN RESTRAINING
RUSSIA AFTER WAR ENDS.

London. Feb. s.-The st. James Gazette
asserts on diplomatic authority that, as
suming Russia defeats japan. she will be
confronted with a demand for the ac-
acknowledgement of Chinese sovereignty in
Manchu-ia from Great Britain and the
United States, and that she must either
grant it or fight both countries. An under
s:ardirs. lie paper ;dds. has been reached
Ii this sense between the United States
and Great Britain.
DENIED At WASHINGTON.
Washington. Feb. S.-State Department
officials deny that any agrs cm"nt has been
made 20 the effect that the United States
and Great Britain would intervene after
Russia has crushed Japan and insist that
Manchuria remain part of China.
Ever since the -ko-Russian War II
has been customary Tor the great neutral
Powers to hold some sort ',of conference
at the conclusion OF the war to assure tho
vanqu:shed nation in the struggle against
undue exact!ons and pun:shments.
Attention is called 10 the fac, thar al
though Japan was the victor in her Lac,
war with China. the neutral Powers rs
pecially Russia and England brought pres-
sure 10 bear upon Japan to prevent no..
from pressing her advantage beyond rea-
sonable limits. incidentally, 1t was also
pointed out that the two nations named
profited themselves by the acquisition O:
most important stra:cgical points. whiei.
had been the object of Japan's operations.
1t is within the probabilities that some
kind of conference will follow Russo
japanese war. The Uaited States have
always held aloof from communication 4,
-.-ca cases. but in the case of the ne:otia-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
FRENCH PARTIES AGREE
TO LEAVE GOVERNMENT
UNHINDERED IN FAR EAST

Paris. Feb. S.-The Ministry of Marine
positively denies the report that prepara-
tions are being made for the sending of
5000 troops 10 the far East
The various political groups have de-
cided not to take any course likely to en-
barrass the Government during the pres
ent crisis. The Nationalist members of
the Chamber of Deputies met and passed
formal resolution TO this effect, which
was communicated to the press. and NJ
PressenZ SOCIALIST. conveyed to Premier
Combes the assurance that the Socialists
would not create difficulties.
, Subsequently. NJ. PressenZ. in his ca
pacity of reporter of the Foreign Affairs
and Budget committees. had long con-
ference with NJ. Delcasse. who made him
the following statements:
That state Of war did not yet exist,
and that it possibly would not exist in
the future in the event of Japan's contin
ing herself to limited action In Southern
Korea This was reason to make a
fresh effort to brirg about a peaceful So
luton. and that he had acted in accord
ance with the interests of France and
Russia in the direction of conciliation. and
that Russia had offered Japan important
concessions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
DEPRESSED BY WAR NEWS
AND PRICES ARE LOWER.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
London. Feb s.-(Copyright. 1904 Lowing
to the news from the far East, members OF
the London Stock Exchange got TO the
city about an hour earlier than usual to-
day. so as to be prepared for eventualities.
Consols fell to ss2. and then recovered,
but fell again.
The depression was most marked in for
eign government bonds, where general
heavy fall took place. A partial recovery
occurred, but was subsequently lost. the
last prices being about the worst of the
day.
The chief movements were in japanese
and Russian securities. the former being
4 TO points down and the latter 2Ia to 1.
Spanish and Turkish were more than 3
points lower. These movements were to
some extent due to the action of dealers.
who put prices down to protect themselves.
Giit-edged stock and home railways fell
away. as well as American. Canada and
foreign railways
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
GOVERNOR AUTHORIZED
TO DECLARE HOLIDAY
OF TEN DAYS IN CITY.

statehouse. Annapolis. Md, Feb. s.
The General Assembly met at the State
House tonight to consider plans for the
relief of the fire conditions in Baltimore.
Senator Gill cf Baltimore introduced
Dill authorizing Governor Warfield to de-
clare ten successive legal holidays in the
stricken city. so as to aid property own
ers and other losers by the fire to get
their business affairs in as good shane as
possible.
The bill. which was passed at once and
signed by the Governor. also authorizes
min to extend the suspension OF business
beyond ten days if necessary.
a bill to make a relief appropriation
which was to have been. presented in the
House by Wells of Prince George County.
was laid over until the conditions and
amounts needed can be ascertained
The Legislature adjourned and the Iegis-
train for Baltimore
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-09
CHARGES NOT MADE CLEAR.
Odell's Reason for Refusing the
Ziegler Requisition.
REPTBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
jefferson City. Mo-. Feb. s.-Govern1 1r
Dockery to-day received from Governor
Odell of New York the 1atters reasons for
refusing to honor the requsition made
upon him for the return to this State. to
answer to an indictment charging brio
cry. of William Ziegier. the baking powder
king.
1t simply states that the fact was
neither shown nor proven that Ziegler
was in Missouri when the alleged bribery
was committed. a very voluminous docu-
ment. being the report of the New Yorl.
Attorney General. to the Governor Of
that State. accompanies the letter.
Another effort will be made by the Mis-
souri, authorities to have Ziesler brought
to Missouri to answer to the indictment
returned against him.