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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
STEALING OF 13 BAGS OF
BEANS PROVES UNLUCKY

Mason. Mich. Feb. lI.--Iud%e West
sentenced Earl Price to serve not less
than one year and not more than
three years in the Michigan reform
atOry. When arraigncd in tine circnit
court Price. who was charged with
stealing Is bags of beans. pleaded
guilty. while Harry RoOSa. charged
with the same OfTensc. pleaded not
guilty. Strange To say RoOsa WIS ac-
quilted even though Price turned
states evidence. 1t is said that the
jury once stood II for conviction. hut
they swung around before leaving the
jury room.
Price instigated the plan. according
TO his story, i'm taking the beans from
Andrew Tuttlc. who bad taken him
in and cared for him as his own child.
He paid Price large wages when the
latter helped TO harvest the very crop
which he stole. In sentencing him
Judge West said: The only thing
which appeals to this court I'm your be-
half is the fact that you would not
take the stand and perjure yourself to
save your going TO prison"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
YATES SURPRISES
LOWDEN BACKERS
Captures Primaries at Sterling ar d
Rock FaIIs-Wins Also at
Jacksonville.

Sterling, ILL.,. Feb. 11.-Frank o.
Lowden was defeated at the Sterling
primaries yesterday by vote of to
l. The Lowden ticket was defeated
by vote of 492 to 1S4. The defeat of
Lowden comes as great surprise to
his followers in this city. The Low
den followers expected to carry the
city and secure the 81 delegates to
the county convention.
The defeat of Lowden in Sterling is
attributable TO the uniting of the De-
neen and Yates factions. The Ster-
ling delegation to the county conven-
tion is uninstructed. y light vote was
cast. The greatest surprise OF the day
was the defeat of the Lowden forces
in Rock Falls. the victory for Deneen
and Yates being ,263 to ISL. Rock
Falls has - delegates to the county
convention. This gives Yates 81 votes
at the first two primaries in the coun-
~. there being a total of 2s3 dele
gates to the county conventio /.
Jacksonville. H.. Feb. 1.-Two pri-
maries were held last night in district
No. l. jacksonville. Both sets of del
egates were instructed for Yates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
WILL RISE GLORI-
OUSLY FROM RUINS.
General Sentiment of Business Men---Bending
All Efforts to Retain Trade Advantages.

Baltimore. Feb 1.-the situation
in stricken baltimore has begun to
vislbIy clear. \ conference was held
at the Rulvidere hotel between Mayor
McLanc. u special joint committee III
the legislature and Il foTmidamle dele
CATION of representative business men.
This conference was arranged with n
view of meeting in ii practical way the
eXiSency which this community now
faces At this meeting. besides the
mayor. there were present influential
members OF the state law making body.
the board OF public works. Il dozen
bank presidents. Ex-Governor Smith.
United States Senator-plect Rayner
and several of the leading citizens
The supreme question to be decided
was that of calling upon the national
government for soldiers To take the
places OF the two state militia regi-
ments now doiNs police duty in the
burned district. The constitution Of
Maryland requires that no such re
quest can be made of the president ex-
cept by authority Of the state legiS-
lature A brief discussion showed the
belief of those present that this Is
not a time for sentiment as to the
ability OF the state 10 take caro- of It
self. aud that the United States sol
diers were needed. and needed at once
so 1t was decided TO apply for them
viii Not Ask For Outside Aid.
Mayor McLane has reConsidered his
previous determination to announce
that he would accept outside aid. on
this subject he said: The situation
here does not Justify such action
There is no dcStitution as yet. can
not tell what may follow. We have n
board Of charities which looks after
the city'S destitute. This board is In
close touch with all the organized char
tiles. An appropriation is made an
nually for the purpose OF taking care
Of cases of destitution. There are some
funds on hand now and ii may be that
the state appropriation will he suf-
ficient TO take care of those who re-
quire relief
There is no doubt that the business
men of baltimore have been aroused
in an extraordinary degree To the i'm
portance Of doing everything possible
10 keen their trade advantages from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
GUN
SHOOTS is MILES
Experiment Near Chesapeake Capea
Places Passing Ship in
Danger.

Washington, I'e. 1I.--One of the Of
ficers of the battleship Missouri, which
has been engaged in target practlce
off the Chesapeake capes, came To the
navy department with Il remarkable
statement. He said chat one OF the
twelve-inch guns being elevated scven
degrees let fly n shell which the
strongest glass could not follow To
the end of its flight Later passing
steamer reported that the shot had
struck the sea within 300 yards of her.
The steamer was distant from the Mis-
souri, Just fifteen miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
DINE IN A TUNNEL
Unique Banquet Given by Illinois
Company at Chi.
cago.
MEMBERS OF PRESS as GUESTS
Table Three Blocks Long Laid 40
Feet Under the City's
Streets.

Chicago, Feb. 11.--A feast laid on a
table three blocks long and forty feet
under the streets were features of a
a novel banquet participated in here by
600 people. the guests for the most part
being members of the Chicago Press
club and their ladies The banquet
was given to the Press club by PreSi-
dent Albert @. Wheeler and General
Manager George w. Jackson. of the
Illinois Tunnel company.
The banquet was held in that pOr-
ton of the company's underground
workings lying on jackson boulevard
between Franklin and Clark streets
In the twenty miles of tunnels now
nearing completion the company pro-
poses to handle much of Chicago
freight ira ffic. as we'll as to operate Il
telephone system. \ ride though three
miles of the tunnels was given the
guests before the banquet, the cars,
running by electricity, making an aver
age speed of twenty miles 2n hour.
Telephone System at Table
The "banquet room had an orches-
ira at both ends. one ut Clark street
and the other at Franklin. At Franklin
street also was the culinary depart
ment This was some distance from
President Carr. of the Press club, was
dined at the Clark street end, but as
the table was equipped with private
telephone system he, like others along
the route, was able to make known his
wants at the kitchen without delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
GEN. KUROPATKIN.
Reported to Have Taken Command of
Russian Force>.

ed Wednesday to land men in several
bays in the neighborhood of Port Ar
thur under protection of the guns of
the cruisers. 1t is asserted. however.
that all attempts were unsuccessful.
Lloyd's agent at Shanghai cables il
is reported and generally believed
that Japanese warship has destroy
ed the Russian mail steamer Mongo-
lin bound from Shanghai for Dalny.
King Edward this afternoon signed
a proclamation declaring Great Brit
aims neutrality during the Russian
and Japan war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Russian Report Conflicts.

Paris, Feb. IA Journal des De
bats dispatch from St. Petersburg am
nounces the bombardment of Port
Arthur Tuesday and Wednesday, and
says the japanese feet withdrew af-
ter having suffered severe loss. To-
day all is quiet off Port Arthur.
The foreign Office received dis
patch today, dated Yesterday, report
ing 5000 Japanese troops encamped
near Seoul. Korea. some of which have
entered the town. Quiet prevails
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
SENATOR HANNA DOING AS
WELL AS HE WAS YESTERDAY

Washington. Feb. 11.-Senator Han
ma rested comfortably last night, al
though he suffered sligtly from a re.
currence of gastric trouble. This
morning he is in quite as good general
condition as he was yesterday morn
ing.
The following bulletin was issued
today by Senator Hanna's physicians: A:
The senator is weaker this morning
and shows the effect of the fever. His
temperature at noon was 1922: pulse
100: respiration. IS. There are no
complications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Declaration Invited.

Washington. Fch 1l.--IUssia has
invited of the United States Il GrcInr
alton of her neutrality in the Far East
crn war This WAS done 10y the deliv
ering 10 Secretary Hay lay the Russian
Amba asSadOr of u despatch from the
Russian foreign office as follows
During the night of Feb. = Il dctaCh-
ment of Japanese torpedo h0ats uneX-
pectedly attacked the Russian squad
ron lying at anchor in the outer road
stead OF Port Arthur. This attack he
ing the beginning of military prepar-
ations obliges the Imperial government
10 take immediate measures to reply
by armed force TO the challenge issued
against Russia. BE good enough to in
form the government of the United
States" The neutrality proclamation
will be issued TODAY
Japan and Russia Notified.
Having received enough favorable
replies TO insure the concurrent ac-
tion Of European powers in his endeav-
or Ito localize within as small an area
as possible the hOstilities i nthe Far
East" and to insure over as much of
- iGtiIa a. itOSSiDit BtE v. SeffP-
tary Hay addressed notes to Russia
and Japan inviting their cooperation
in this endeacOr. and announcing that
the United States stands staIwOrthy
for this principle. 1t was known in ad-
vance that both the combatant powers
desire the lOcaiiZatioD Of the war
In the present period of the neeo-
t!atiGns state department officials find
il incxpedient TO discuss the various
steps which led up TO the issuance of
the note. but from Il diplomat whose
government while entirely neutral is
converse Mt with the progress of events
this statement WAS obtained. To Sec
retary Hay undoubtedly belongs the
full credit for the initiation Of this
policy. which Is the boIdest step yet
taken 10y any country for the preser-
vaton of the integrity OF China. The
Washington government. however.
awaited a suggestion from another
power before issuing the circular
note
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
MOTHER FATALLY SHOT BY
HER FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON

Brazil. Ind. Feb. 11--MrS. Harrl-
son Massey. fOrty-iivc years old, who
was shot by her five-year-Old son Sat
urday afternoon, at her home south of
AsherviIle, this county, died of her
injuries. The child was playing with
a FIobert rifle and pointed it at his
mother. when the weapon was acct
dentally discharged. The bullet ell
tered her right side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
OFFICIALS DROWN
Several Americans Lose Lives in
Accident in the Phil
ippines.
sK1FF CAPs1zEs IN A sQUALL
Returning From a Festival Held On
Alabat Island at the
Time.

Manila. Feb. lit is reported a
number of government officials were
drowned off the coast of Tayabas.
province of Luzon.
While returning TO Manila from a
festival on Alabat island in d small
boat Il severe storm arose and the
craft was capsiZed.
List of Those Lost.
The list of drowned included Burch
and Grace MacGrew. teachers under
contract; Surgeon F. Tetamore: J..
Williams. physician Of the board of
health. and two natives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
IS NOT MASSING TROOPS
FOR ATTACK ON PANAMA

Guayaquil. Ecuador. Feb. 1.-THE
announcement from Panama that Julio
Piazza. the Liberal Colombian general
is busy in Esmeradas, Ecuador, re-
cruiting troops with the intention of
attacking Panama, is incorrect. Gen
eral Plaza is still here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Toxic, Feb. 1.-THE existence of a state
nOunced today by imperial proclamation.

London. Feb. ia dispatch from
Toxic. dated 40 p. m. yesterday.
says AN unofficial report is current
here that the Russian fleet was de-
strcyed. four battleships and three
cruisers sunk, and two Japanese war
ships damaged in an engagement yes
terday off Port Arthur, the Japanese
going between the. Russians and the
entrance of the harbor before the
fight commenced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
UNITED STATES OFFICERS
TO FOLLOW THE ARMIES

Washington. Feb. 11.-Griscom. the
United States minister at Toxic, has
been directed to request permission OF
the japanese government for the fol
lowing army officers to accompany the
Japanese army: Colonel +. H. Grow
der. general staff; Captain J. +. Morri-
SON Twentieth infantry; Captain
Frederick Marsh. artillery corps; Cap
tain J. Z. Kuhn, engineer corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
DEATHS In FIRE AT
APARTMENT HOUSE
Two Killed, One Fatally Hurt When
Kansas City Building
Burns.

Kansas City. Feb. 1.-Two persons
lost their lives and four others were
injured. one fatally. in fire today
that destroyed 3-story brick apart
ment house at Fifteenth and Harrison
streets. There were several narrow
escapes. Many jumped from second
and third story windows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
PANAMA CANAL PAYMENT
WILL CAUSE no TROUBLE

New York. Feb. 11.-Leslie N. Shaw.
secretary of the treasury. was in con
fernce with number Of bankers at
the sub-treasury regarding the govern
ment-s payment of Panama canal mon
eys Definite arrangements have been
completed. the secretary said. to the
end that there may be no disturbance
Of local financial conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
VOTE ON PANAMA
CANAL AGREED UPON
On or Before Feb. 23-House Favor.
able to Granting ofSt.
Louis Loan.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate in
executive session today agreed to
take action Monday next to decide
upon the time for voting on the Pana-
ma canal treaty. and it was Getermin-
ed that such date should be on or be-
fore Feb. %.
The 1t. Louis loan carried in the
house committee of the whole 161 to
%.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
TOMMY WARREN, ONCE THE
CHAMPION BOXER, DEAD

San Francisco. Feb. ll.-Tommy
Warren. once the champion feather
weight pusilist of the United States, is
dead in this city of pneumonia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
I,edford 70 Have in New JalI.

Bedford, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE coun-
ty commissioners have let the contract
for the building Of a new jail to ID. Y.
Johnson for $31 AS. The building is
10 be built of Bedford bun stone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
House Committee Reports
Bill Carrying $82-,
1869.
RECON- MMENDSPASSAGE
Construction of Eight
New Vessels is Au-
thorized.

Washington, Feb. 11.-When the
house convened today Foss, of Hi
nois, chairman of the naval affairs
committee, reported the naval appro-
priation bill. The appropriation foT
new ships and the completion of those
now under construction is placed at
SS2.716.659. The ships authorized are:
One first-class battleship. $4,000
tons. to cost $7,775.0OO.
Two first-class armOred cruisers.
1850 tons, cost (each) $685.. 900.
Three scout cruisers. $3.50 tens.
cost (each) $2.2OO,OOO.
Two colliers TO carry 5000 tons of
coal. each 81, 100000.
May Build In Government Yards.
II j. left within the discretion Of
the secretary of the navy to build any
or all Of these ships i'm the govern
ment navy yards.
Ah increase of 1000 men is provided
for, and training station on the
great lakes is recommended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
VIII Not Close on LincoIn,. si,thaav

New York. Feb. 1.-The New York
stock exchange will not close on Feb.
IL. Lincoln's birthday, which is legal
holiday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
senate Confirms Jamieson.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
has confirmed the nomination Of Thom-
as y. Jameson to be naval officer OF
customs IN the district OF Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Report Russia Has
Bought Heavily at
Pittsburg.
CONSIGN MENT SENT
Shipments Suspended
From Ports of
Wales.

PittSbWg, Pa, Feb. l1.--Uncunfirm-
ed ruIsorS were current that Pitts
burg river coal WAS being rushed to-
New Orleans to be loaded in golfers
for shipment to Russia. Several days
ago it was reported that an agent of
the Russian government had entered
into contract here for the delivery
of 100000 tons of coal To be used
by the Russian navy, but the report
was not confirmed. \ shipment OF
1,500.000 bushels of coal was started
south tOuaN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Won sternburg Going to Grand RapIds.

New York. Feb. 11.-Baron Speck
Won Sternburg. the German ambassa-
dor to the United States, who is in this
city, left for Grand Rapids, Mich, to-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11

slipping away. Merchants and bank
srs have been comforting on this sub
ject. and the prevailing conviction Is
Ihatit will require the utmost vigilance
TO prevent che DETECTION of Il consider
able volume of commerce to Philadel-
phia and New York. 1t is believed here
that the situation may be saved if the
debris can he cleared away and tempo
rary buildings erected within four
months.
Chain OF Favorable Incidents.
The opening of the board room by
the Chamber of Commerce and the
receipt OF quotations, the uninterrupted
shipments of grain cargOeS the GER
tainty of state aid. the notification by
some of the large insurance companies
OF their readiness TO pay 30 per cent.
on losses, and the action of the legisla-
ture in asking for federal troops con-
stitute n chain of incidents which have
contributed materially to the restora-
ton of public confidence and cheerful
ness
There is no doubt that Baltimore has
taken fresh courage. On all the streets
abuttinG upon the desolated districts
signs have appeared on windows and
over dOorways announcing the tempo
rary resumption of business in various
lines. The best citizens have taken
hold of the herculean task of resurrec-
ton with Il will that betokens COM
plete success. The pervading senti-
!nent was we'll portrayed by Governor
Wartield, who said: Baltimore viii
rise gloriOuSly from her ashes"
\ number OF large vaults and safes
were opened and in each of them the
contents were found TO be in good con-
dition. The total amount Of insurance
on losses is estimated at between $780,
100000 and S9o.OOO.OOO.
Sympathy From Abroad
Washington. Feb. 11--ExpreSsions
OF sympathy with the citizens OF Bal
timore are commencing to come by
cable from abroad As in the case of
the IroquoiS theatre tragedy in Chi
cago the lord Mayor of London was the
tirst to express his condolences. Then
came the mayor OF Manchester. Eng
land. who in behalf of that city and
himself offered help 70 Baltimore
President Loubert. of France, has also
cabled his sympathy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Bridge Blown Up.

Bridge Blown Up.
London, Feb II.-Thc Shanhai cor.
respondent of the Daily Mail SAYS an
important bridge on the Manchurian
railroad has been blown up and thirty
men have been killed
SanFrancisco. Feb IA cazlegram
10 the Associated Press from NIgaS-
aki states that the Russian Cruiser
Variag, which WAS reported 10 have
been sunk at ChCmulpo by the lap
anesc fleet, was captured, and has ar
rived at Sascbo. The despatch also
states tnau in addition to The RuSSIan
vessels damaged in the torpedo at
tack at Port Arthur seven other vessels
were captured. 1t is also reported AZ
Nagasaki that General Kuropatkin has
arrived at Harbin To take command OF
the Russian land forces.
More Captures by Japanese.
London, Feb. 11.-Dcspatches TO the
Daily Mail from Toxic and Nagasaki,
dated Feb. 10. report the arrival at
SasebO, Japan. of two large Russian
steamers. One is the volunteer fleet
association transport Ekatcrinoslav,
which recently landed troops and arms
at Port Arthur, aud the other is the
steamer .Argun. belonging to the Chi
nesc Eastern hallway company. Both
were captured by the Japanese vrui-
sers Sal Yen and Hei Yen, in the
neighborhOod of Fusan. Korea. The
EkaterinosIav is of 10000 tons dis
placement, and had been fitted up as
as an auxiliary cruiser. She had
thirty rifles on board and was on her
way from NladivOstOck The Argun
WAS going to VladivostOck from Ma
gasaki. The Russian whalers GlOrige,
Nicelai. Alexander and Michael. cap
tured by the Japanese have also ar
rived at Sasebo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
WOULD LIMIT THE PENSION IN
CREASE TO $2O,OOO,OOO.
General Impression That Service Bill as Pro-
posed is Out ofOuestion.

indianapolis. Feb. 1.-The Evening
News has the following from Wash
| incton: NO service pension bill will
be passed at this session. unless it can
be demonstrated that the cost of such
legislation Will not exceed S20.GG0.0U0.
The above is the prediction of Chair
man Hemenway. of the committee on
appropriations of the house. and may
be taken as the authoritative view OF
the powers that be- in the lower
branch of Congress. \ subcommittee
on invalid pensions is now engaged in
trying TO find out how deep a service
pension bill will cut into the surplus
in the treasury.
with the assistance of General
Black. commander-in-chief Of the G.. a.
r.. and Pension Commissioner Ware
this subcommittee is making estimates
on three or four schemes for pension
ing every mSn who saw service in the
civil war. II it can show that a ser
vice bill that will be satisfactory to
the veterans can he enacted at an an
nual cost OF not to exceel $20.0G0.OO0.
the house leaders will consent that the
measur may have consideration. But
you must rot 90 dollar over the $20.-
OCO.0 mark is the caution that has
gone 10 the committee from the men
who are vested with authority in the
house.
Roosevelt Favors a Bill.
"It can be authoritatively sal dtbat
President Roosevelt is anxious 10 see
service pension law passed, but he real
ICES. after having consulted with the
chairman of the committee on appTo-
priations. If ne did not realize il before.
that it is out OF the question to enact
a law at this time that will take S4O.-
100000 or SjO,OOOO0O out of the treas
ury annually. If his views are cor
rectly reflected by members Of con-
gress who have talked with him on
the subject the last few days, he feels.
great caution must be exercised IN op-
ening the way for wholesale drain on
the treasury.
" The fact is 1t seems to be agreed
all around said one who knows. that
II we can get the cost OF a service bill
down to -S2000o-0OO. IT VIII be passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
RUSSIAN STEAMER BELIEVED TAKEN
Report of Unsuccessful Attempts to Effect
Landing in Harbors Adjacent to
Port Arthur

retary Hays note regarding the neu-
tralzation of China
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Shipments Suspended.

Cardiff, Wales. Feb. II.--Orders
have been received here suspending
all shipments of coal for the Russian
government and canceling the chat
terin@S III its behalf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Senate abd House in srIeE.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE major
portion of the time OF the senate in
open session was devoted To a speech
hy McCumber. who supported the Pan
anna canal treaty and Justified all the
acts of the administration in connec-
ton with the recent revolt \ num-
ber of private pension bills was passed.
An executive session was held.
The hOuS ediSpOsed Of the Connell-
RowelI contested election case from
he Tenth PENNSYLVANIA district In IA
vor Of COnnell. the Republican CON
testant The house then resumed con
sideration OF the senate amendment
proposing loan OF S4.G00.O00 to the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, but
took 40 action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Germany with Us

Berlin. Fea. 1.-The German for
eign Office says Germany's aims in the
far east are ideHtical With those of
the Emitted States a. expressed in Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-11
Baltic Fleet 10 sail.

Berlin. Feb. 11.-ThF Lolal Anzeiger
says notification has been received of
the proposed passage of the Russian
Baltic sea feet. consisting of Is war
ships, through the Kaiser Wilhelm
canal, On its way to the far east.