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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

Ih" t"mmoner: In the court that
dismissed Senator Dietrich ON "a tech
nicaIity Il young man who broke into
Il pU>totlicc and stole 80 pennies and
>" worth of stamps WAS sentenced 10
tire" years in the federal penitcn-
liar. while AN rmploNc in the Omaha
posiuiiicc who. stole S2.029 was let of
with Il fine If S2.OOO-cr 500 less than
the amount If his ~traIing>. And yet
there are those who complain because
there - an apparent growth of popU-
lar di>;ru>t Of the courts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly At 1914 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island. Ill. ENTERED At
ne poston1ce as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

BY THE j. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
warning, Warning

Beware OF substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of FO-
ley's Honey and Tar. Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit Will
try TO palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of years
and thus jeopardize the lives of their
victims. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

\ iHW~tit in New York bN Il woman
who eek to avoid Il contract for the
payment of $500 for AN edition of
president E'">cNclI'~ works. signed
by the author. brought eat the fact
that the president has received SljJ.-
go in royalties On this scheme This
The ii"rn,ingtnn Bulletin observes.
zoe, to demonstrate ihc truth of the
hcmrly Ht.agr thar u sucker j. born
every minute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

The Democratic state central com
mittce viii meet at the sherman
house IN Chicago tomorrow af-
tcrnocm al O'Clock t" take a
ipck at the political situation and fix
Inc time and place for holding the
state convention. Peoria and Spring
field would like :" have the gather
ing. and i'll all probability it will go
10 either one Of these cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

Voter in Illinois now reaIilr what
the leaders If the republican party are
seeking office for-for themselves.
The voters and the people are not
considered except il he 10 work
them" for their suffrage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year IN advance.
ALI communications OF argumentative
character, political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
suip in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-02
Tuesday, February 2. 1904.

II Brother Hearst establishes Il
new paper IN every city. he will ulti-
mately have thc biggest trust of them
all
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
BULOW SAYS GERMANY
SEEKS NO CONQUEST

PARIS. Feb. 26.-The Petit Partisan"
records a conversation which, 1t states,
a French visitor TO Berlin had few
days ago with Count Won Buiow. the
German chancellor. The German is re-
ported to have stated that with the ex-
ception OF the Socialists all parties were
at one with the government in its desire
20 remain on friendly terms with Rus
STA. 1t was a PrussIan and German ira
dition to cultivate friendly relations
with Russia. A Russo-German friend
ship was therefore in the nature OF
things
There are those who claim that Ger
many is pursuing in the Far East re-
slization Of her egoustical plans A" the
chancellor Is credited with saying.
He also said: There are others who
go so far as 20 say the German policy
constitutes the black spot on the Eu-
ropean horizon. What could these Sc
cret aims. these egotistical plans. be
We are suspected OF seeking TO lay
hands on the province OF Chi Lu, or
some other portions OF the Chinese en-
pire. We have agreed with the idea of
naturalization OF China. with the ex-
cepuon of Manchuria naturally. Wen,
then. IL we are in favor of neutraliza-
tion. II is positive proof we are not
seeking for conquest. People must real
ly think we are fools to credit US with
such absurd dreams"
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
Many Favorable Reports.
WASHINGTON BOY GETS
SECOND LIEUTENANCY
Karl Truesdell One of Fourteen Who
Successfully Pass Examinations.

The War Department mas announced
that the following were successful in
recent examinations held by the depart
ment. They will be commissioned as
second lieutenants in the army:
z. u. Steever. Cd. son OF Col E T.
eteever. Fort Riley.
Herusby Evans. a son of Major Rob-
ert X. Evans. Vancouver.
Charles b. Amory. jr. of Boston.
Harry l. Morse. Of Boston.
Walton Goodwin. jr.. a son of Com
mander Walton Goodwin. U. s. n.
Philip B.. Peyton. of Charlottesville.
Wa, tFt
Karl TFuesoel1. az Washington. d. c.
Frederick y. Terrell, OF San Antonio.
Allen r. Williams, of Jericho, Vt.
Howard g. Sharpe, a son Of Major A.
c. Sharpe, Denver.
Mark L. Ireland. or Ordnance Depart
ment.
w. C. +. Nicholson. a son Of Captain
Nicholson. Twelfth Cavalry, Philippine
Islands.
David II. Scott, son Of Col. II. L.
Scott. Philippine Islands.
Charles A. bravo. a son Of Col z. Il.
Drayo. Governors Island.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

emory. The Panama minister called at
the State Department at 1880 o'clock
and was ushered into the diplomatic
room. Fifteen minutes later he was
Joined there by Mr.. Hay. After greeting
each other the representatives OF the
two governments exchanged plain copies
of the treaty. The treaties were not
bound in elaborate backs and lacked the
yards OF ribbon which are usually at
tached to documents Of such importance.
Sidney Y. Smith. chief OF the Diploma
tic Bureau at the State Department. and
Eddie Savoy, Mr.. Hays messenger, were
the only persons in the room with the
representatives OF the two governments
when the exchange took place.
Secretary Hay left Immediately after
the exchange for the Cabinet meeting
at the White House, and the Panama
minister returned to the consulate at
the New willard
In less than four months from the
time Panama declared itself an inde-
pendent nation the canal treaty with
the United States has been completed.
Even this is longer than Mr.. Bunau-
Varilla expected would be required to
conclude the transfer of the canal con-
cession to the United States. After the
secession of Panama Mr.. Bunau- Varilla
expressed his purpose to have the treaty
ratified by Panama in less than n
month. In twenty-five days he Had the
pledge of the members OF the junta
that the measure would receive their
approval and news OF the actual rati-
days after the declaration OF indepen-
dence.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
SELECTION OF SITE FOR
s DEPARTMENT BUILDING
Affairs of State, Justice, and Commerce
Eay Be Housed Elsewhere Than
on Lafayette Square.

The Senate today held a long discus
sion over the Fairbanks bill to provide
"A building for the Departments of State,
Justice. and Commerce and Labor.
IL was decided by the Senate to make
this bill the unfinished business on Mon
day next
The old opposition to placing this pro-
posed building facing Lafayette Square
has again manifested itself. and to OBJ
vIate this a committee amendment has
been proposed TO extend the choice of
sites from the three city blocks men
toned in the bill 20 include any block on
the south side OF the Avenue.
This is taken to indicate that Senator
Hale the spokesman for the opposition
has won his fight against placing new
buildings around Lafayette Square. and
thereby dwarfing the White House.
The Senate agreed TO consider Alaskan
legislation next Thursday afternoon
provided II does not interfere with ap-
preparation bills.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

President Roosevelt this morning sign
ed the proclamation putting into effect
the Panama Canal treaty.
The signature was attached without
any ceremony. and in the presence of
only the President and Secretary Loeb
Contrary to the usual custom in the
case of the signature OF important docu-
ments. no one was on hand from outside
the White House Offices to claim the pen
for a souvenir.
The proclamation will be made public
at the State Department when the for
malities of the exchange OF ratihcations
have been carried out
The President has received the &C
ceptance of Carl Ewald GrunslSy, of San
Francisco. OF a place on the Isthmian
Canal Commission. He is the sixth
member TO accept
Concerning rumored charges against
Mr.. Grunsky 1t was said at the White
House this morning that nothing was
known of them.
The investigation OF the charges
against Major B. NJ. Harrod. Of New Or
leans. has not been completed. IT is I'M
derstood It will not be until additional
papers have arrived from New Orleans
In case he is not appointed the place viii
go to another Southern man.
There is reason to believe Major Har-
rod will be given the place.
By exchanging ratification copies OF
the Panama Canal treaty at 1915 this
morning. Secretary Hay and Minister
Bunau-Varilla brought the Panama Ca
nal negotiations to formal close.
The exchange was wholly without GER
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
BELIEVE POWERS WILL
BACK RUSSIA'S PROTEST

PARIS. Feb. 2s-It is the belief in the
highest official quarters that the powers
will support the Russian view Of the
fnvalidity OF the Japanese treaty with
Korea. so far as II creates n japanese
protectOrste over Korea. owing to the
Emperor's being under duress- But II
r. said that no immediate action on the
part Of the powers is required. as the
question Of the recognition Of the pro-
tectorate will definitely arise when the
terms Of peace are considered.
In the meantime official opinion here
is strongly sympathetic with Russia $
position. and IL is considered that Rus
sia's note 10 the powers protesting
against Japan's violation OF Korean
neutrality fully protects international
rights. as the protest antedates the Of
Acial announcement Of the conclusion of
the treaty.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
CHARGES AGAINST
MAJOR HARROO
Substitution Of Cement in
New Orleans Contract.
ORDERED BY THE ENGINEER
Records Do Not Show That He Profited
by Transaction-Change Was
Justified.

The charges against Major b. NJ.
Harrod. whom the President has named
as one OF the members of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, relate to his conduct
as the chief enOineer of the drainage
commission OF the city of New Orleans.
They are substantially the same as the
charges made in n brief fled I'm the Cir
cult Court of the United States about
two years ago by Carleton Hunt. coun-
sci for the New Orleans drainage COM
mission.
In July and August of 1897, Major
Harrod held the position of chief engi-
neer for the commission. On August D,
1897, certain contracts for work on the
drainage system OF the city, drawn
under the direction of the chief engineer.
were let to bidders. In these contracts
the use of certain imported cement was
required and 1t Is alleged the require
ments of the specifications were as plain
and specific as they could be. 1t is al
legged that owing TO the high sanitary
Importance OF the works. the character
of the cement used was a grave matter.
Cheaper Cement Used.
1t was taken for granted all was being
done by the contractors in accordance
nearly five years after the contract was
let and while the drainage works were
still being built. when it developed that
n cheaper article had been substituted
for the more costly imported cement.
The city was the loser. as it had con-
stsntly paid for the more expensive ce-
ment, while the contractor had used
the cheaper kind.
IL is alleged the investigation that fol
lowed brought out the fact that the
substitution of the cement had beer
zone by the chief engih ae- without any
reference or notice TO The commission
II developed that to substitution
had been carried on 20 the ex-
tent of not less than 75.cdD barrels OF
cement, and that the amount the city
was deprived OF was about $50. ZOO. This
was recovered subsequently by the city
through the courts.
Major Earrod's explanation was thai
he had never received a cent OF tbs
money Of which the city was deprived
He resigned as chief engineer OF tht
drainage commission because of the
agitation over the transaction.
In behalf of Major HarrOd IL is saiC
that n paper signed by n large number
OF civil engineers of New Orleans jus
titled him in authorizing the change 81
materials. 1t seems fully shown tina
he I'm no way profited by the substitu
ton
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Mutual Investment Fire Insurance
Company of the District; Senate bill
413O. relating TO marriages by the So
ciety Of Friends; Senate bill 1868, for
the extension of Albemarle Street; SEN
ate blu 1888. for the abandonment of w
Street northeast; Senate bill 3Og3, to re-
heve estate of John Jacoby OF SIS, 600
liability for the completion of contracts
with the District at the time OF his
death. and House bill $40, to quit claim
title in certain property along the East
ern Branch to Sidney Bieber.
Amendments Approved.
Approval was given the following
amendments intended for the District OF
Columbia appropriation bill:
Mr.. Germans amendment to appropri-
ate $1,000 to grade Pennsylvania Ave
nue. east from Branch Avenue to the
District line.
ate 5000 TO pave Q Street northwest,
bet Eeen Twenty-second and Twenty
third Streets.
Mr.. GaIlinger's amendment appropri-
ating $4,000 for the removal OF snow
and ice.
Mr.. GaIlinger's amendment 10 increase
the Fire Marshars salary from 81 200 20
s. 500
Mr. GalIinger's amendment 20 grant
leave OF absence not exceeding thirty
days in any one year TO any individual
employed above the grade OF skilled Ia
Dor, appointed directly by the District
Commissioners. whose services are con
tinuous, and who receive per diem COM
pensation and have been in the service
Of the District one year.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
RUSSIA'S DISPLEASURE
MADE KNOWN TO HAY

Russias dIspleasure at the failure of
Lieut.. Com. William A Marshall, of
the United States gunboat Vicksburg. to
join with the commanders OF European
warships in protesting against the action
of the Japanese feet at Chemulpo. has
been made known to the state Depart
ment.
Secretary Hay has asked the Navy
Department for a full statement con-
corning Commander Marshalrs actions.
II is not believed that the commander
did anything at which Russia could
properly have taken offense.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
FORBES WILL REMAIN
PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONER

Following the Cabinet meeting today
it was announced by Secretary Taft
that w. Cameron Forbes would continue
in the position of member OF the Philip
pine Commission. Owing to the death
Of his father, J. Malcolm Forbes, OK
Boston, II IS possible Mr. Forbes may
not be able to go to the islands. He
has advised Secretary Taft that he will
know in two months whether he Will
be able to go to the Philippines at the
end of four months. II is hoped by the
\, ar Department that he VIII, and the
matter will rest in this situation for
the rresent
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
De MOCRATS WIN
CONTESTED SEATS
House Committee Decides
Against Republicans.
.LIvERNASH, GUDGER, LEVER
While Irregularities Were Proved Sue
cessful Candidates Did Not Seem
to Benefit Thereby.

Three Democrats of the House whose
elections were questioned by their Re-
publican opponents are, by the action
of Elections Committee No. /. to be
given clear titles to their seats They
are Edward ]. Liyernash. union labor
candidate and Democrat, from the
Fourth district of California; James NJ.
Gudger. jr., from the Tenth district Of
North Carolina, and Asbury F. Lever.
from the Seventh district of South Caro-
lima. AS I'm each. the decision IL IN favor
OF the contestee, by the unanimous vote
OF the committee, the House will adopt
the reports without discussion or divi-
sion.
In the case of Mr.. Llvernash. whose
Republican opponent was ex-Representa-
tive julius Kahn, irregularities were
there had been irregularities, but that
both sides had benefited thereby, and
that these Irregularities We're not com
mitted for purposes OF fraud. but We're
only technical violations of the law.
Taking the intent of the voter in each
instance, the committee found that Mr.
Livernash had a clear plurality, and
accordingly decided in his favor.
BY Narrow Margins.
Mr.. Gudger's Republican opponent was
Representative James NJ. Moody. Mr..
Gudger won his nomination after a hard
fight. by majority Of one and one
half votes. and on the face Of the re-
turns at the election had q majority OF
less than zoo Mr.. Moody entered a
contest, charging frauds. and soon aft
Ell ward died. The contest was continued
by several OF his friends. who sought
TO have the seat declared vacant and g
new election ordered. Mr.. Gudger is a
brother OF Consul General Gudger. at
Panama, who Is a Republican.
Mr.. Levers Republican opponent was
A. u. Dantzler, a wealthy old negro. an
ex-slave, unable 70 read or write more
than his own name At the election
Dantzler received only 167 votes, against
4220 cast for Lever. Dantzler alleged,
however, that upward Of 1000 negroes
appeared at the polls and offered TO
vote for him, but were prevented from
doing so. The contest involved the va
lidity OF the South Carolina constitution.
which. IN effect, DISTINGUISHES Tire great
body OF negroes
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for the past twenty-toa.
hours we're reparted TO the Health Office up to
noon today:
Bell. Mark, Al. 1lSI Libbey's Row.
Colbert, jerome, mos, 1929 Nailor Alley.
Ennis, John, 50, Oh n. ]. Ave. S. Z.
Graves. Edward p, IS. 1921 LIST ST. \. W.
Guy, William E. s., 1457 l4th St Y. W.
Hail. Frank, mos, 6le Horner Alley y. W.
Jackson, infant Of Josephine and J. W, days,
II 1T.h ST. S. L.
Keyser, Minnie, &c, Providence Hospital
Murphy Ann, 81, 1l20 y. Y. Ave n. W
Payne Florence. &c., Garfield d. c.
Perry. Hugh, 81, 9Sl ST. S. W.
Roane. Edward H., 20. 2021 L Sc. y. W.
sedgw'ick, John W, So, 213s Pa. e. n. w.
Stevens, Emily B.. 20, 1894 Slst st. n. W.
WALL Rachael l.. 5. 20l Warren st. \. f.
West. Samuel H.. 81, 11l6 New Jersey Ave.
Wiley. Sidney Ellsworth, 6'mos-, 81 d st. NV.
Young. Annie F., &c, Govt. Hospital Insane
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
CHAPLAIN COUDEN PRAiS
FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE

A prayer for peace was delivered IN
the House today by Chaplain Couden.
80 move. we beseech Thee. upon the
hearts of men everywhere" he prayed,
that the disputes between nations OF
the earth NAV be settled by the peaceful
methods Of arbitration. that wars and
all their horrors may be banished for
ever and that the Golden Rule may reign
supreme in all hearts"
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
THE ESQUlMO

eats lots of blubber, the
n ort h-woodsman eats
lots of fat pork and
the Norwegian fisherman
takes lots of cod liver oil.
They are all heat-produc-
ing foods.
SCOTS Emulsion is the
best protection against
colds, grippe and Pneu-
monia, because it is a
heat and fat producing
food of the highest
quality.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
RUSSIA TO SEND
SACRED PICTURE
To the Far East With Her
Soldiers.
HAS REMARKABLE HISTORY
Representation of Virgin Appearing 10
St. Sergius Has Seen Many
Campaigns.

MOSCOW. Feb. 26.-The most sacred
ikon or venerated picture in Russia
has been sent to St. Petersburg, and 1t
will be taken later to the Far East with
the army.
The image Is a representation of the
Virgin appearing to st. Sergius, and is
always kept at the Troitzkoi Monastery
1t Is about one foot square. and it's
frame is covered with precious stones.
The image has a remarkable history.
IL accompanied Alexis. Peter the Great
and Alexander L. on all their cam
paigns. A silver tablet attached to 1t
enumerates the battles at which the
ikOn was present
Founded by st. Sergius.
Troitzkoi Monastery. forty miles from
Moscow, was founded I'm 1872 by St.
Sergius Son of a boyar Of Rostov, he
retired from the world with twelve
disciples and became famous for piety
His blessing, given TO Dmitri OF the
Don CDonskoi), Is supposed to have de-
cided in his favor the battle OF Kuli-
kova- Dmitri in gratitude gave the
monastery large grants of land.
The tradition that the Virgin appeared
&c Sergius I'm 1888 In his cell Is the basis
Of his canonization. The monastery was
besieged by $1,000 Poles In 1908, but after
sixteen months they were driven on by
a large Russian force.
Refuge for Peter.
Peter the Great took refuge in this
monastery with his brother John when
they were fleeing from the ineurgent
Streitsi. One of the towers IL adorned
with an obelisk bearing a duck carved
IN stone to commemorate the fact that
Peter the Great shot some ducks in a
pond near by.
In the Cathedral of the Trinity
within the monastery's massive walls
is the shrine OF ST Sergius in pure sill
yer, Weighing 1886 pounds. The relics
OF the Saint arr exposed to view. His
STAFF and robes are kept in the altar
screen in a glass case.
The sacred picture or ikon of the
Visitation OF the Virgin TO St. Sergius
hangs on the wall beside the shrine.
1t was used in blessing Alexander l in
1872.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
FIRE IN MARKET.

A gasoIene stove explosion was re-
sponsible for the fire which caused s25
damages in the lunch room in the X
Street market last evening John NJ.
Bruce Is the owner and loser as there
was no insurance.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
PRESIDENT SIGNS
PANAMA TREATY
In Presence of Secretary, Mr.. Roosevelt Affixes
His Signature-Hay and Varilla Exchange
~ Copies at the State Department

proclaimed its independence November 1908.
Treaty actually ratified by Juna o Q, 1908.
Treaty by February
exchange copies treaty by Secretary Hay
Minister Bunau-vanlla February
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
DIED.

FARRELIs--On Friday, February "a, 1904. 5
a. m, MAMIE NJ, beloved daughter OF VIM. ].
and Katie v. Farrell. aged eight months and
thirteen days
Notice OF funeral hereafter II
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
DIR. Shops Restorative

Can ~ taken on trial For a full month 7
will let you -use It entirely at nv risk.
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you need. When I send it I viii tell you Of
druggist near by who viii permit the months
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eide. II you say 60 the druggist ''It did not
help me-" that viii relieve you Of any expense
whatever. lie win bill the cost TO me
Tins is my way Of clearing your mind Of al
doubts as TO what DR.. Shops Restorative can
do. No matter how prejudiced. you cannot dis
pute this absolute security offer. You cannot
resist an offer like this II you are az ali sick.
II you have a weakness write me II you
me about T..
Write IN confidence As physician I viii
tell you a way 20 help. Get my book now
today.
Mild cases, not chronic, are often cured with
one or two bottles. At druggists
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST.
Sabbath and Sunday in the New Tesla
ment. Every text mentioning the first
day OF the week viii be read in the adj
dress to be given by ". A. Spicer, Sun
day. 7.30 D. m. at the Masonic Temple,
cor. 9Th and f SITS NV. You are cordially
invited II