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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
IN way
That City Necessary to Complete
Success of independent Tele.
pnone Organization.
OTHER LARGE CITIES ARE IN
Meeting Now Being Held to Effect
Combination More Powerful
Than the Bell.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE future looked
bright TO the interstate Independent
telephone operators yesterday, when
they adjourned at ) O'Clock, after the
first days session of their annual con-
vention at the Auditorium. AS a re-
suit of the deliberations, a committee
of five will be appointed to confer
with a similar committee represent
ing the national association, with the
object in view of consolidating the
two organizations.
This effected. connections will be
formed among all the Independent tel.
ephone companies in the United
States it is announced, resulting in
comprehensive and long distance ser.
vice and communication with every
important city in the east and west.
Hope to Enter Chicago.
Chicago, however. will not be in.
cluded unless the automatic telephone
company here asserts its independ-
ence. IL. however, as is hoped, the
automatic company joins the indie
pendents. long distance connections
can be obtained over the ''girl-less'
line.
"A year ago" said President Henry
A Barnhart in his annual address
the Importance of our having connec.
tions with Chicago was urged, but the
conditions of isolation stand the same
today. The necessity of some arrange
ment is more pressing than ever be.
g. \ ,e.
st. Paul. Cincinnati. Louisville. In
dianapolis. Cleveland, Toleda, and De.
troit With Chicago connections we
could bridge over the last gap in the
central west
Bell Company nm Obstructionist.
Referring to the Bell company as
"obstructionists," Mr.. Barnhart con-
tinued: The life of our enterprise
may depend on our discretion in guard
ing against the Vaccinations and in
trigues of a competitor that has shown
us no consideration, but intimidation
and arrogant destructive competition.
II We succeed. il will be on principles
of square dealing with our patrons"
II the national and interstate associa-
tions are combined a vigorous resist
ance to the Bell company is predicted.
Statistics were cited to prove that
the 5000 independent companies in
America controlled more than 3,000.-
600 telephones. while those in the ser
vice of the Bell company numbered
less than 100000. Interconnection.
il was declared. would result in more
complete service than the Bell COM
pany now offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
FINDS CRACK IN THE MOON
Astronomer Discovers Break Eighty
Miles lonQ.

Berkeley. Cal, Dec. 14.-Assistant
Astronomer j. b. Perrine of the Lick
observatory has discovered great
crack on the face of the moon which
extends lengthwise for so miles
through the valley of the Alps. Ii
looks like dry river bed and is a few
hundred feet in width. Ii can be seen
under good atmospheric conditions
when the suns rays strike at the
proper angle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
First Since Case of Sec
retary of War Bel
knap in 1876.
SENATE IS INFORMED
''High Crimes and Misdemean.
ors' AIleged---Proceed
of Congress.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE commit
tee of the house appeared at the bar
of the senate today and notified the
senate that the house had Impeached
Judge Charles Swayne.
President Pro TEN Frye informed
the committee that the senate would
proceed In accordance with the notice
Committee TO Prepare Charges
In the house Speaker Cannon an
nounced Palmer, Pennsylvania; Gil
lette, California; Parker. New Jersey;
LittIefield, Maine; Powers. Massachu-
sets: Clayton, Alabama and Dear
mond. Missouri. as a committee to
prepare the charges against Judge
Swayne.
VIII Not Investigate Trusts.
The house laid on the table the res
olutions from the committee on the
judiciary recently introduced by Bak-
er, New York, demanding an inquiry
into the socalled steel trust. The ur-
gent deficiency bill was passed after
q brief discussion.
Hopkins ON Committee.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
today adopted the report of the com
mittee empowered to fill the vacancies
in the senate committees. The assign
ments were Senator Hopkins TO the
committee on commerce. and Spooner
To- the judiciary. Dick. Ohio. was
made chairman of the Indian depreda-
ton committee. and Knox. Pennsyl
vania. chairman of the coast defense
committee.
The senate passed a bill incorporat-
ing the American National Red Cross.
The house committee on public
lands today decided TO indefinitely
postpone consideration Of the bill to
repeal the timber and stone act.
Free Trade With Philippines.
Admission free of duty of all arti-
cles. which are the product and growth
of the Philippine islands except to-
bacco and sugar. is provided for in an
amendment proposed today by For
aker. to the act providing for the ad-
ministration of affairs of the civil gov
eminent in the Philippine islands now
before the senate.
Votes for Impeachment.
Washington, ID. c.. Dec. 14.-Sitting
as a grand jury the house OF represen-
tatives yesterday with almost full
membership after more than five hours
of discussion to the exclusion OF all
other business. adopted a resolution
providing for the Impeachment OF
Judge Charles Swayne. of the northern
district of Florida. for high crimes
and misdemeanors-
Throughout the session intense IN
terest was shown by the members
Following the adoption of the impeach-
ment resolution, provision was made
for the appointment of five members
to notify the senate of the impeachment
and for a committee of seven to pre-
sent the case TO the senate.
First Case Since 1870.
Yesterdays proceedings were the
first OF their kind since the impeach-
ment in 1876 of Gen. w. w. Belknap.
who was secretary of war in Grants
cabinet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
ILLINOIS GRANGE IN SESSION
Move is Begun for Regulation of
Roads Carrying Charges.

Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 1.-THE Ilii-
nois State Grange began it's 33d an
nual meeting in Springfield yesterday.
A special committee was appointed to
cooperate with the commercial men
of the state with a view to regulating
the interstate commerce rates. and a
resolution was adopted opposing ship
subsidy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
VOTE IS COMPILED
Results of Election UnofficiaIly
Tabulated Show a Total
Of 3,5i3,8 1929.
PLURALITY WAS 2,526,470
Roosevelt Showed Gain Over Mckinley
While Parker Fell Far Be-
low Bryan.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE Times pub
fishes tabulated results of the 1904
election, giving Roosevelt the unpre-
cedented plurality of 2,526,470 over
Parker The total vote, according to
the Times, was 13.513,S29, compared
to 13,969,O53 in 1900
Vote by Parties.
The total vote was divided between
the various party tickets as follows in
the two elections:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
WILL ALLOW SALE Of BIBLES
Turkish Government Yields to Amer
lean and British Demands.

Constantinople, Dec. 1.-THE Turk
ish government. in consequence of
American and British representations.
has renewed its instructions to the pro-
vincial authorities to allow colporteurs
10 sell bibles in the towns and villages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
WHOLESALE DISTRICT OF
MINNEAPOLIS SC0RCHED
DEMOCRATS WIN A
SWEEPING VICTORY
|NBOSTON ELECTION

Boston, Dec. 14.-AlthOugh the mu-
nicipal election yesterday resulted in
sweeping victory for the democratic
party the republicans gained one
member on the board of aldermen and
two members in the common council.
The city declared for license by n
large majority. No mayor was elected
this year and the campaign lacked in
terest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
ARMED SAILORS STAND GUARD
immigrants So Terrified by Storm
That Force is Resorted To.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 14-At the
mercy of huge seas for two days. dur
ing which time armed sailors stood
guard over frenzied steerage passen-
gers, was the tale recounted by ar
rivals on the liner Friesland, which
has reached here from Liverpool. AS
the steamer swung into the dock the
500 passengers breathed a sigh of re-
lief, realizing that they were safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14

ROBBERS MAKE BIG
HAUL IN THE NORTH
Get $1,000 in Cash and SIS, 900 in Ne
gotiabIe Paper at Ryche
Station, MINI.

St Cloud. Mimi. Dec. 1i.-Robbers
blew the safe OF the bank at Ryche
Station. south of here today and secur-
ed $1,000 cash and $4,000 in negotia-
BILE paper. Three suspects were ar
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
INVESTIGATION Of SECRETARY OF
RURAL CARRIERS IS ORDERED
Name Signed to Circulars Issued to Ascertain Position Of Con
gressmen on Wage ScheduIe---Blow Aimed
at Lobbying

Washington. d. c., Dec. 14.-Orders
were issued today for the investiga-
tion of the case of Secretary Tumber
of the Rural Carriers association,
whose signature was on a circular
letter sent to candidates for congress,
asking them as to their position on the
legislation affecting carriers. Tum-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Family Severely Burned.

of the Stevens family were more or
less seriously burned in escaping from
their burning home on Mcfarland
street, today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
OF RIVER THREATENS
COLUMBUS, OHIO, WATER SUPPLY

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 1.-THE
drought has lowered the Scioto river
to a very low stage. The river from
which Columbus secures it's water sup
ply is today frozen nearly solid. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
FROM ROCKEFELLER
University Of Chicago Gets Two or
Three Million in Annual Gift
From Oil King.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE Univer-
sity of Chicago is the recipient of an
other gift from John d. Rockefeller. ac-
cording to a member of the advisory
committee of the Baptist Theological
union. Between $2,0OO0O0 and $3,000,-
900 is said to be the amount of the en-
dowment. The money it is understood
is to be used for the erection of a
school of engineering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Another Arbitration Treaty.

Washington. Dec IA treaty of
arbitration between Italy and the Unit
ed States was signed today. II is iden-
tical with the other arbitration treat
les. signed by this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
IMPE EACHmENT OF JUDGE SWAYNE
VOTED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STOCKS LOWER,
BUT MAKE GAINS
NO EXCITEMENT

lower than last night on the opening
quotations today. but there was a good
showing of gains and fluctuations were
not violent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14

situation has alarmed the waterworks
officials, and the superintendent today
issued a warning to the people to hoard
their water supply. for if the river is
completely frozen the water supply will
be cut off,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
FOUR ARRESTED
FOR KENTUCKY
DYNAMITE PLOT

Cincinnati, Dec. 14.-Fred Rauhau-
ser Sr. Fred Rauhauser Jr.. John
Hook and Joseph Hollowell today
were bound over to appear before the
grand jury on charges that they were
implicated in the alleged dynamiting
of molds in the Eureka foundry some
weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Spanish Cabinet Quits.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-THE entire cabi-
net has resigned.
The resignation was the result of
a disagreement of the ministers over
proposed military reforms, and tht
kings refusal to confirm certain NOM
nations presented by the war minis
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Stamford Has Fire.

Stamford. Conn. Dec 1.-THE
Grand opera house building containing
the theatre and a number of Offices.
two stores and the Odd Fellows hall
burned today. The loss is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
MADE BISHOP OF SALT LAKE
Rev. Franklin Spencer Spaiding Con-
secrated at Erie, Pa.

Erie, Pa, Dec. 14.-Rev. Franklin
Spencer Spalding. rector OF St. Paurs
Episcopal church of this city. was
consecrated bishop of Salt Lake today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Ex-MAYOR AMES Is
NOW A FREE MAN

Minneapolis. Dec. 1i.-All indict.
ments against former Mayor Ames
have been dismissed He is now a
free man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14

Der is employed as rural carrier at
Lockport, N. Y.
VIII Break Up Lobbying.
The postal officials are determined
to break up the alleged lobbying which
they claim has been going on here in
connection with proposed measures af-
fecting interstate postal employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Cold in the East.

Saratoga. y. Y. Dec. 14--Tempera-
lures ranging from 10 to % degrees
below zero are reported from various
points in this section of the state to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
POSTPONE THE LAND CASES

Those Accused of Defrauding Govern
ment Will be Tried in March.
Portland, Ore, Dec. 14.-On motion
of Government Prosecutor Heney,
Judge Bellinger today postponed the
trial of various persons accused of
defrauding the government of public
lands until next March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
EARTHQUAKE JARS
GOLDEN GATE CITY

San Francisco. Dec. IA sharp
earthquake shock was felt here early
today. No damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Iowa Crop Increase ss5. 900. 900.

Des Moines. Ia. Dec. 14.-Director
J. r. Sage OF the Iowa crop service
bureau has completed estimates of
the 1904 crop. showing yields that
aggregate approximately $4,000. 600
more than in 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
RIVER CLOSES OVER
AT LA CROSSE, WIS.

La Crosse. Wis. Dec. 1.-THE Mis-
sissippi river froze over today and
navigation is closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
VIOLENCE is NOT REPEATED
Lower Austrian House Meeting Con-
trasts With That Of Yesterday.

Budapest, Dec. 1.-THE lower house
of the Hungarian parliament opened
in perfect calm. The royal rescript
convoking the diet was listened to at
tentively, and the house therefore ad-
journed without the least attempt on
the part of the opposition to renew the
rioting of yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Twentv.five Are Indicted.

Pueblo, Colo. Dec. IA special
grand grand jury has returned rs in
dictments for election frauds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-14
Gain for ROO.evelt

Gain for ROO:eve1f.
1t will be observed that Roosevelt
had 401 .450 more votes than Mckinley
had in 1900, while Parker falls 1,293,-
053 votes behind Bryan.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11

Z. Previously to this-to wit, about 5
p. NJ. and before it became known that
Sheridan was being pressed by the enemy
Warren had been directed to send a
small force down the White Oak road to
communicate with Gen. Sheridan. War
rem accordingly dispatched Bartlett's
Brigade, which moved across the country
in southwesterly direction. towards
Sherdan's firing. Bartlett forced his way,
after brisk skirmishing, to Gravelly Run,
across which a hostile body was driven
but as it was much after dark before he
completed his dispositions, no further ad-
vance could be made that night. When,
however, an hour or two later. intelli-
gence was received of what had befallen
Sheridan. such was the alarm thereby in
spired at headquarters. that it was even
determined to go so far as to sacrifice the
advanced position gained by the Fifth and
Second Corps. The following extract will
show that Gen. Warren was himself the
first to suggest that he should be allowed
to move with his whole corps. and attack
in rear the force confronting Sheridan:
"At $40 p. Nj. received by telegraph
the following. marked Confidential from
p. NJ: The probability Is, that we will
have to contract our lines tonight. You
will be required to hold. if possible. the
ROydtOn plankroad and to Gravelly Run.
Humphreys and Ord along the run. Be
prepared to do this at short notice.
81 regretted exceedingly to see this step
foreshadowed: for l feared it would have
the morale Of giving failure to our whole
movement. as similar orders had done on
previous occasions. 1t would. besides. re-
lieve the enemy in front Of Sheridan from
the threatening attitude my position gave
me. l therefore sent the following by
telegraph. at $40 p. NJ, to Gen. Webb:
The line along the plankroad is very
strong. One division. with my artillery.
think, can hold it. if we are not threat
ened. south of Gravelly Run, east of the
plankroad. Gen. Humphreys and my bat
teries. l think, could hold this securely
and let me move down and attack the en-
envy mt Dinwiddie Courthouse on one side.
and Sheridan on the other. On account of
Bartlett's position. they 1.-THE enemy will
have to make a considerable detour to re-
enforce their troops at that point from the
north. Unless Gen. Sheridan has been too
badly handled. l think we have a chance
for an open field fight that should be made
use of."-Warren: Report of Operations
of March &c. 80, and 81.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11

5. II beg leave to call attention to a
statement in the report of Gen. Grant,
which must have been made from erro-
neous information. On the morning of
the 31st Gen. Warren reported favorably
to getting possession of the White Oak
road, and was directed to do so. To ac-
complish this, he moved with one division.
instead of his whole corps Now, strictly
speaking, On the morning of the 31st Gen.
Warren did not report favorably to getting
possession of the White Oak road, and
was not directed to do so. Nor ito accom-
plish this. did he move with one division
instead of his whole corps The
operation l directed was to secure good
position for our picket-line, and to develop
with what force the White Oak road, in
Gen. Ayres's vicinity, was held. NV in
structiOns to Gen. Ayres were to advance
his picket-line, using brigade as support.
if necessary. l Informed Gen. Meade of
this, and he, in a dispatch received about
IL A. NJ, directed that, Should you de-
termine by your reconnaissance that you
can get possession of and hold the White
Oak road, you are to do so, notwithstand-
ing the orders to suspend operations
'Thus it appears that l did not move
with a division, but with a reconnoitering
brigade, which reconnaissance it was nee
essary to make to ascertain where to use
the whole corps if it were to be all used
The order to take possession of the road
was contingent upon the result of the re-
cOnnoissance. 1t is also evident that only
in a very modified sense could be said to
have as yet reported favorably to getting
possession of the road. At most, l had
but expressed my willingness to try, ven-
turing a little on my own responsibility 70
achieve a desired end, and ready to make
every hazard, if ordered.
Simultaneous with this advance of
Gen. Ayres's picket-line. the enemy at
tackled us in heavy force. e."-Warren: Re
port of Operations.
6. The details of Humphreys opera
tons on the 31st were as follows: Miles,
by his advance, succeeded in occupying the
White Oak road; but the enemy's intrench-
ments here covered strong position on
the crest Of long slope, with wide slash
ings in front and abatis covering the ditch,
with artillery at short intervals. De Tro-
bands Brigade Of Motifs Division was
put into position to strengthen Miles, and
subsequently McAllister's Brigade was ex-
tended to the left to perfect the connection
During the day Gen. Mott made an at
tempt to carry the redoubts and intrench-
ments covering the Boydton road crossing,
but without success. Gen. Hays likewise
attempted to carry the Crow House re-
doubt, but was prevented by the heavy
slashing, which was impossible for any
large number of troops.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11

Duryee's Zouaves), with the 9th n. Ii.
The 9th n. Y. was organized in New York
City, April, 1861; was mustered into the
service for two years, and was mustered
out by reason of expiration of term of
service on the battlefield of Chancellors-
Vile. Va, in May, 1863. At the battle of
Second Bull Run. 1862, this regiment took
into action $50 men and in seven minutes
it lost 118 killed and mortally wounded
1S4 wounded total 3O2. 1t was the great
est loss of life Of any engagement or in any
States. Compared with the casualties in
the British troops at the celebrated charge
of the Light Brigade at Balaklava, the lat
ter sinks into insignifcance. This regi-
ment lost more men than any other regi-
The National tribune., 1904-08-11
Greatest Reg.mental Losses.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: l read in
your issue of Jan. 2S, letter written by
Z. b. Hart, Co. G. 9Th n. H., that they
lost more men, killed and wounded, than
any other regiment in the service The
total enrolment of the regiment was 2,49G
Ian ordinary division in the Army of the
Eotoinac). and its losses. killed, died of
wounds. disease, and in prison, and
wounded. was l.5O1. This loss was from
1861 TO 1860: The greatest loss, numeric-
this regiment took into action SIT men
and lost. killed and wounded, 202 Let us
compare the record Of the 9th N. Y.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11
Nebraska Appointments.

Department Commander Harrison, OF
Nebraska. by General Order. 5, promulgates
these additional appointments to his staff /:
Aids Camp, w. ID. Brainard, Post 3s,
Glenwood; JAS G. Foley. Post /, Still
water; Frank Glasgow, Post "a, Worth
iugton.
The order also names as Committee upon
Providing Cottages for Wives, Widows and
Mothers of Soldiers, John Day Smith, L..
L. Wheelcck, Daniel II. Noyes. Levi Long
fellow. Commander Harrison strongly
urges Post Quartermasters to make per-
sonal appeal to every comrade for 10 cents
for the Stevenson Memorial.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11

ment in the service for the first two years
of the Civil War. The regiment graduated
the following noted Generals: Maj Gems.
q. X. Warren, Duryea, Fitzpatrick, Davies,
Hamblin; Brig. Gems. ii. Duryea, Angus,
Prime and Rartlett.-WM. Ii. HAWKINS,
Co. Il, 11th u. S.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11
Usual Way.

lNuICdSO NEWS.
Newpop-Our baby is awfully fond Of
me.
Neighbors-Oh, of course.
Newpop-Fact. Why, the little beggar
sleeps all day while am downtown and
stays awake all night for the sole purpose
Of enjoying my society.
The National tribune., 1904-08-11
Wanted, Land Warrants.

will pay spot Cash for Land Warrants issued
for services in any war, whether they properly
assigned not. III original warrant has lost or
DESTROYED, Will procure duplicate for owners Core
ep0ndence solicited.
w. Y. MOSES.
NcGNl BufldinE. waahiagtOW. ID. G.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1904-12-29
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM
Positively Cured--Cured Quickly and
Permanently by the Use of Kelletts
Oil and Sweet Spirits Of Eden.

These are the most marvellous rene
dies Of the age. Oil OF Eden dislulves
and removes through the pores Of the
skin all Impurities. Sweet Spirits of
Eden increases the powers OF the nerves
through the circulation OF the blood, ,
thus making every organ Of the system
perform its proper work. Taken 10 con
junction, these remedies will cure the
worst cases OF chronic rheumatism,
even of years standing. KelletCs OIL
and Sweet Spirits of Eden are not cheap
remedies, but inexpensive cures. They
cost the sum Of $5.00-a doctors bill
costs much more Take vonr choice.
Note the fact that ordinary cases of
rheumatism chat is, rhcumatism that
has not reached the chronic state) may
be erred by the use of Oil OF Eden alone.
which costs bit two dollars per bottle.
oil and Sweet Spirits of Eden are put
10 in small bottles. The remedies are
highly concentrated-you do not pay Tor
water.
Il You desire further information aud
pro1f. drop a post card to the California
Co-Operaiivo Medical Company, 0O6
Broadway, Oakland, Cal, or, better
still, purchase two bottles from youf
druggist aud test the puois yunrsrlf
For sale by til Wadsworth, druggist,