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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
ENGLISH MOB FIGHTS
FOR AMERICAN SAILOR
Takes Part OF Jackie When Arrest
ed and Handles officer
Roughly.

London. oct. 27.--A remarkable
spontaneous street demonstration in
favor of the United States occurred in
the west end of London after mid
night. II arose from an unpleasant
cause An intoxicated sailor belong
ing 10 the American cruiser Olympia
was arrested by policeman in Leices-
ter square the onloOkeTS say needless
ly. as he was giving no trouble.
The sailor resisted and in the strug-
gle both he and the policeman fell.
The sailors head was badly cut. \
crowd of several hundred persons
gathered and demanded the sailors re-
lease. Other police came to the scene
and the crowd. which continued TO in
crease. accused the police OF brutality
and hOOtcd at them
Suddenly the boots gave way to
cheers for the United States navy.
They continued 10 increase in volume
until the police station was reached,
where big force of men scattered
the crowd. Several spectators who
wished to testify against the police
were refused admission to the sta
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
The Cost of the War.

\ military expert of the London
Times figures out that the war in the
east is costing the belligerents $1,000
900 per day. He assigns thTee-fourths
OF this expenditure 10 Russia on ac-
count of the distance of the army from
home and the extravaganza and cor
ruptiOn of her government. II is the
universal testimony that Japan,
through the self denial of her people,
the efficiency of her government and
the scrupulous honesty of her civil and
military servants. is making war more
cheaply than il ever has been made in
modern times.
Nevertheless it is considered that
both nations will have 10 borrow more
money abroad if the war should con-
tinue for long This makes the dis
position of other nations 10 aid them
with loans a highly important feature
in the military situation. OF course
governments do not lend money direct
~ TO belligerents; but it is well known
that bankers are Influenced by pOliti-
cal considerations in taking or refUs-
ing national loans. Nearly half OF
Russia = great debt of $500. 0O0. 900 is
held by her political ally, France. On
the other hand only about $500, 100000
Of Japans small debt is held abroad.
The older debt was pretty well scat
tered over Europe; but all of the last
issue of $5O.O00,OO0 was taken in Eng
land and the United States.
There is another indication of the
feeling of nations in the fact that it is
generally believed Russias next loan
will be placed in Germany and that the.
political price of it is the new CONNER
cial treaty just made. Nations show
their sympathies in war now by financ-
ing the military operations of their al
lies. just as they used to send armies
TO the assistance of their friends in
ruder times. The modern method of
showing international friendship IS
less arduous and cheaper. AT worst
the ally loses only money, as when the
British loaded up with confederate
bonds. In case of success, the ally
gets not only gratitude but a profitable
investment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
WHAT VIII il Be-

The tax rate in Illinois last year was
81 cents on the hundred dollars. What
will il be should the republican ticket
be elected and Charles S. Deneen have
control of the state funds? This man
who made $4,000 per annum while
public prosecutor of Chicago. this is
the man whom the republicans are en-
dorsing. Len Small is another candi-
date on the republican ticket, and he
wants TO be state treasurer This milk
man from kankakoc who got rich in
two years on salary of $500 annum.
This is the manner of men the repub-
Iican bosses would have us elect to
handle our state funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
MIR. Facing-Both-ways."

Hon. Joseph Cannon. commonly call
ed Uncle Joe" because of his age. is
having great fun in his speeches by re-
ferring to Judge Alton b. Parker as
MIR. Facing Both-Ways." Some of the
republican papers have taken up this
nickname and are using it at every
opportunity.
Uncle Joe" evidently does not real
izc that with every speech he makes
he reminds the Bryan democrats that
Judge Parker was willing to support
Mr.. Bryan and that il is now their
duty to give Mr.. Parker their support.
He also forgets that during the sec
oud term of President Cleveland he
Mr.. Cannon. made many speeches all
over the state. in which he repeatedly
said. Give me free silver and plenty
or it, JUST year afterward Joe Can
non was advocating a gold standard.
Now who is the Mr.. Facing Both
Ways. Mr. Cannon?
Judge Parker did not favor free sill
Yer but was willing 10 support Mr.
Bryan because OF the other planks in
the democratic platform which he
thought more important than the ques-
ton Of FIRE" silver.
Mr.. Cannon advocated free silver I'M
til he learned that the republican lead
ers wanted the gold standard. then he
turned a political fip-fiop. lit in the re-
publican band wagon and began abus-
ing the advocates OF free silver.
II any man of political prominence
today deserves the name of Mr..
Facing Both-Ways" thar man is your
Uncle Joseph. The silver question is
not the only question on which he has
had "a change of heart" when he learn
ed thar his views were in direct oppo-
sition IN he views of the party leaders.
He can chang his mind on a minutes
notice and always hobs up serenely
and ready 10 abuse the democrats.
Next year. when he has a democratic
chairman in the house of representa-
tives Uncle Joe" will be at the feet of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

the new chairman asking for democrat
lie favOrs.
Uncle Joe" Cannon won't call Judge
Parker Mr. Facing BOth-Ways'' down
in TuscOla. where he once lived. He
knows that the voters have not forgot
ten the speeches he made there. only a
few years ago, in which he advocated
free silver.
I'm give any man five dollars who
viii indose Mr.. Cleveland's financial
policy" said Joe Cannon in a speech
at Edgar county. Illinois during the
second term Of Grover Cleveland. One
of his listeners arose and demanded
the fye-spot, and Mr.. Cannon never
again renewed his generous offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
Plain Every Day Graft.

The Springfield News. republican
paper. in speaking of the misapprOpri-
alton of the Illinois worlds fair funds,
has the following to say:
Does the public know that $250.000
were appropriated for this fair. that
$4,000 have been expended in col
lectinG and arranging exhibits of the
states resources. that $4,000 was
blown in on the Illinois building. and
that the rest has gone for what?-bed
rooms. salaries and wages. fine furni-
ture. junkets for friends. Rorer lunch
es, automobiles and graft. plain. every
day Graft?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

each vessel to 400 tons. The squadron
sails tomorrow morning at daybreak
Tor Tangier.
Squadron Ordered East.
Fiume, Hungary. Oct 27-The divis-
ion Of the British Mediterranean squad
ron now here has received urgent or
ders from the admiralty TO unite with
the division anchored at POla. Austria.
and continue the voyage eastward.
Demonstration -; Funeral.
Hull. Oct. 21-The funeral today OF
the two victims of the North sea tras-
ely was made the occasion OF a great
DubIic demonstration.
France Deeply Concerned.
Paris. Oct. 21.-The gravity Of the
Auglo-Russian situation eNcites most
serious consideration at the foreign
Office here and in governmental quar-
fars generally. II is expected Premier
Balfour will make an important and
decisive declaration during his speech
tomorrow. Authorities here are doing
their utmost to secure a Russian eX-
PLANTATION and hope this Will have a
calming influence before Balfour' 5
declaration is made.
Official advices from 81. Petersburg
indicate that Russia is DESTROYS of
making ample amends. but is not de-
sirous Of being forced to precipitate
conclusion.
Only few minor papers uphold Rus
STA. though all ask that she be given
adequate time to investigate and eX-
plain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
is STILL MEMBER OF MILITIA
Georgia Infantry Stands by Captain
Dismissed by Court-Martial.

Savannah. Ca. Get. 27.-Former
Captain Robert NJ Hitch, who has
been dismissed from the military serv-
ice of the state by order of the govern
ment upon the recommendation of the
court-martiaI that tried him for failure
to prevent the mob II StatesbOro from
securing and lynching the prisoners.
Cato and Reed. was lasr night elected
an honorary member of the Oglethorpe
Light infantry. the company that Capt.
Hitch commanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
FEAR FOR MISSING PEORIA GIRL
Hazel Armstrong, Aged 10. Disappears
After Death OF Sister.

Peoria. Oct. 27-HazeI Armstrong
aged Is. daughter OF Richard Arm
strong. has been missing for two
weeks. Her sister died recently and
Hazel was plunged in grief. She was
without money. was telephone oper-
ator. and had never talked OF suicide
She was beautiful girl and theories
are rife concerning kidnapping and foul
play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
TWO AMERICANS MURDERED.

San Francisco. OCT. 27.-Louis Kai-
ser. American consul at Mazatian. has
arrived here enroute 10 Washington
with a report OF the murder II two
Americans. Clarence Wy and Edward
LaJimer. of Aguas Calieute Debaca. on
July 10 last. Kaiser viii take the case
TO Washington with a demand that
some suitable reparation be made by
the Mexican government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications Of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for puDllca-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

The trusts have entered into state
politics and are now making a secret
fight on Hon. Albert Watson. demo
cratic candidate for attorney general.
They recognize the fact that Mr.. Wat
son is a man whom they cannot handle
and that he will enforce the law if
elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

Thomas +. Ferns. the democratic
candidate for lieutenant-gO governor, in
spires confidence with everyone he
meets. He has served three terms in
the Illinois legislature and is well
adapted and perfectly fitted 10 fill the
position he now seeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

How can any party explain away the
fact that the Richard Yates admins
tration has cost this state four mil
lion more dollars than did the John +.
AltgeId administration?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
Thursday, October 27, 1904.

A political party. like mans resi-
dence. needs a housekeeping occasion
ally. That is what the republican par
~ needs at the present time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

BY voting for Deneen you Will en-
dorse the extravagant administration
of Gov. Yates. who has cost this state
four million more dollars than did John
p. Alleged. You also vote for CON
tinuance of the rank extravaganza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, III. I'm
tered at the postoffice az second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
'Up AgIn" a Good Thing

Up EgIn" a Good Thing
a man when he commences to
patrUuize the American Steam
Laundry. The best laundry l ever
in a little slang would say. But
entire nous if you want your linen
as faultless as when you first
bought it, in color and finish, we
will guarantee to do it to your sat
istaction every time. Careful hand
ling and artistic work are among
our up-to-date methods.
AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY.
Twelfth Street and Fifth Avense.
PROHe 1936
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
increases Popular Anger.

London, Oct. 81 The explain
alton of the attack upon the
fishing boats in newspaper dis
patches from Vigo, where Vice Admir-
al Rojestvensky and other Russian
officers are quoted rs saying that they
thought they were being attacked by
Japanese torpedo boats. that their sig
mails were disregarded and that they
We're actually fired upon. is received in
London as incredible and has served
NnIE 10 increase pDpnlar anger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
No Time Limit Set.

limit for the receipt of Russia's reply
has been fixed it is generally under
stood today the route of the Russian
past Gibraltar will be barred
by the channel squadron commanded
by Vice Admiral Beresford.
At > o'clock this afternoon Lans-
downe expressed the belief that a
peaceful settlement would be arrived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
:ht Tornedn HnntS.
Others Fired First.

Suddenly a cannon shot was heard
from an unknown vessel. Then the
admiral formed in battle line and re-
piled to the fire, afterwards continuing
his voyage"
Prince Keretelli added that the Rus
slams feared the strange torpedo boats
We're Japanese, as the admiral was
aware that the Japanese had purchas-
ell such boats in England
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
Hold IL Rather Lightly.

st. Petersburg, Oct. $50 far as pub
lie opinion can be said 10 exist at all
here il is unfavorable 10 the British
demands There are abundant express
sioEs OF sympathy for the victims. a
readiness TO subscribe to the relief
fund which a newspaper has started.
but the idea of anything more being
necessary is beyond Russian concep-
ton.
All this fuss about handful OF
peasant fishermen" is something in
conceivable 10 the minds OF the official
aristocratic classes. who are incapable
of comprehending the value set upon
the lives OF humble folk in Great Brit
ain.
This completely antithetical point
of view constitutes one Of the chief
dangers OF the situation. How far the
government will be able to detach it
self from this characteristic MuscoviJe
view point is impossible 10 say.
Allowed to Coal.
Vigo. Spain. Oct. 27.-The Spanish
authorities have given permission for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
Thirteen Vessels Chartered.

Copenhagen. Oct. 27.-The Associa.
ted Press learns the Danish ministry
Of marine was informed several ships
chartered by the Japanese were at
Hull and intended TO attack the Rus
sian squadron in the North sea. The
Russians were informed of this.
The Danish ministry was officially
informed that Is vessels had been
chartered by the Japanese TO attack
the Russian squadron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
Allowed to Coal.

Vigo. Spain. Oct 27.-The Spanish
authorities have given permission for
the Russian squadron TO coal limiting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
May submit tn Arbitration.

London. Oct 27.-The Associated
Press understands the new phase in
troduced into the situation by Rojest-
vensky's report was almost the eX-
elusive subject of discussion at two
conferences between Benckendorff and
Lansdowne today. In consequence the
question of punishment is held in
allegiance. The general situation has
improved 70 some extent. This even
ing il is considered not improbable the
whole matter may be submitted to ar
bitratiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27

each vessel to 400 tons. The squadron
sails tomorrow morning at daybreak
Tor Taneier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Your Own Prices.

Tomorrow-Shrove Monday Mardi Gras of
bargains, day big with money-saving possible
ties Skirts Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Aprons and
Waists-at your own prices. Reductions deep on
merchandise that for reasons strong and valid
must be cleared away. Some of the bargains are
advertised in today's paper-others are omitted
because the lots are too small and likely to go
glimmerng before the day is over. Come Monday
with great expectations-youl not be disap-
pointed. Saks bargain always has the disap-
pOintments left out.
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Sensational BuIIlsh Factor.
What We Are Buying at Panama.
the Rooklovers, Magazine.

From the Booklovers' Magazine
What has Uncle Sam actually bought or
contracted to buy at Panama? Let us take
account of stock These are the items:
Thirty thousand acres of ground at ter
minals and along the route.
Two thousand four hundred and thirty
one buildings, including Offices quarters,
storehouses, shops, hospitals and terminal
sheds.
An immense collection Of dredges. tugs,
barges, excavators, cars locomotives and
other machinery and appliances not con-
sidered of much present value.
Work done by the old and the new
French companies. with an estimated re-
moval OF about 100000 cubic yards of
material at a cost of a little more than
sSS. 600. OO0
Maps and drawings. and the records
gathered by the French engineers, valued
at $2000.00O.
The Panama railway. including three
steamships.
For these several items the second. or
new, French company Is to receive SAC, Co.,
GOO. Twenty-four millions of this amount.
less obligations will be turned over to the
old company, which had spent at the time
of its collapse nearly $3.50 600 0oO largely in
promotion.
The republic of Panama is to receive i'm
mediately Sl000O.000 and annually after
nine years. the sum of $500 The United
States receives from Panama the grant of
strip of land five miles wide upon each
side of the canal. We are also to become
sponsors for the continuance of good order
throughout the new republic.
The total excavation vet to be done is
estimated at about 95O00.0O0 cubic yards,
not including the work at the Bohio dam
and the Gigantic spilway. The completion
of the canal to depth of SO feet from
ocean TO ocean, a distance of forty-nine
miles. Is expected to cost about $l45 600 900
Vessels will navigate this channel at a
rate. including lockage. of four miles per
hour. All sailing craft will be lowed not
only through the canal. but upon the
Pacific side for long distance out to
sea.
The aggregate probable tonnage is placed
at about TO- 100000 tons. OF this business 20
per cent will consist of coal. To what ex-
tent the canal will prove profitable above
the cost of administration, can not now be
stated. The Suez canal under British con-
troll, repays It's cost every five years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
NEW TRAIN:

COmmonc1ng January IIth
train No. 7, Queen & Ores.
cent, leaving Birmingham
5:45 A. M, runs through be-
tween Birmingham and
Shreveport without change,
carrying Pullman Buffet
Chair carAmakes direct con-
nection at Shreveport with
through trains of M. K.
& T. and Texas Pacific. This
is fast day train to Jackson,
Vicksburg and Shreveport
with direct Texas connection.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
EXCURSION RATES
To Washington, D. c., and Return Via
Southern Railway.

Account National Congress of Religious
Education Southern railway announces
special rate of one and one-third fare
plus 25 cents for the round trip on the
certificate plan. Tickets on sale February
2sth to March Sd. 1904 good to leave
Washington returning on or before March
Sth. 1904.
For full information. schedules, etc,
apply at Passenger Office, Morris Hotel
building. j. c. LUSK,
2-41-16t District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Her %S1fh 25 Hosiery it l4C

This Hosiery at 15c-it is unique bargain
only only one defect prevents the price from be-
ing Csc. The lengths are short-from one to two
inches less than they should bet the fault
of the machine upon which they were knitted.
Otherwise they perfect-not flaw. Knitted
smoothly and eveny the best Csc hosiery
on the market. Dyed in firm, fast black by
Hermsdorf. All sizes. Twenty dozen to sell
Monday only, at lac.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
At $685..

Walking Skirts, made solid color
and plaided material. Instep length;
tailored by men tailors. They hang
properly and fit perfectly. Formerly
SIS, SO, 81 and So. Your choice Mon
day only, at S2.95.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
TWO BEARS TO ONE
BULL IN TRADING
Slightest Rumors Cause Excite
ment at New Orleans
PREDICT 20 CENT COTTON
Now Generally Conceded That to a
Certain Extent Public Opinion Is
Against Any Immediate Ad-
vances in the Staple.
PREDICT 20 CENT COTTON

New Orleans, February 1.-THE cotton
by operations on the short side, which
caused a decline after an initial advance
on better cables from Liverpool than
were expected of about quarter of
cent The decline at the close amounted
TO only points on all active positions,
but even this indicated the extent of the
selling for short account, when the
strength of weekly statistics was taken
into consideration.
1t is now generally conceded that to
certain extent public opinion is against
any immediate advances, and that thu
public is being won over to the short side.
The leading bulls do not manifest any
alarm over this condition of affairs, as
the public and its speculations were the
principal cause for the panicky scenes
that ensued last week.
VIII Be Found Unwieldy.
The short side, in the opinion of con-
servative longs, will probably find the
public interest in the market as unwieldy,
and as dangerous as the long side found
it,
At the ring today there appeared to be
two bears to one bull, and this gave a
strong tone to trading. as formerly there
were about nine bulls to one bear.
AS has been the case for several days
past, the leading bulls kept out of the
market and allowed prices to take their
own trend. Consequently bulls are now
being listened TO more than at any time
this season. They predict 20-cent cotton
on its own merits. and their estimate of
the crop is TO- 100000 bales maximum.
Sensational BuIIish Factor.
1t is pointed out that after such a series
Of startling bearish factors have pre-
scented themselves, a sensational bullish
factor is liable TO show itself at almost
any time and II is claimed that If such
a factor does come to light a panic
among the recently converted shorts will
follow.
The chief feature Of the market at pres
ent Is its gossip and any rumor throws
the entire exchange into heated discus
siors Thus it was reported Friday that
Gwathmeye OF New York was to lead
a newly organized bear pool. With al
most amusing suddenness the friends of
Gwathmeyer in the local market tee-
graphed to New York to ascertain his
position and the reply was that the re-
port was ridiculous,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
At S4.95

Black Cheviots and Serges-long
dress styles-al wool materials tailor
ed superbly. Alllengths; 5 and cores.
They sold formerly at from 81 to SO.
For Monday only, your choice at S495.
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A Monday Sale Of Skirts.

Dress Skirts and Walking Skirts There towit $495
S295 clearance the stocks When
The
hating
distinguish
who pratt
wonders why business his door
fine the
1baroaiu