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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
THE SONG OF THE sAMURAI

THE samurai were the military class Of
Japan during the continuance OF the
feudaI system there. including both dali
mics OF territorial mobiles and their vas
sails or military retainers. but more par
ticularly the latter or one OF them The
samurai were both the soldiers and the
scholars Of Japan.I
The sword of the Samurai CLEANS still
In the arms of a new Japan.
Though the knights be dead, there's an
ancient thrill
That comes to the fighting man
Pride of a dauntless nation rings;
Firm is his battle cry
List to the Nippon host that. sings
The song of the Samurai:
Though our thews be small, yet our
hearts are great
And our souls they are souks Of fire,
Here's a sword for love and a sword for
hate
In the war gods hot desire
Who cares for death when a passion fair
Gives us joy by the blade TO die?
For wen strike to the heart of the Rus
sian bear
With the sword of the samurai
by that long. smooth edge that our IA
theirs wrought,
On a forge that a gods breath blew:
BY that Iacquered hilt that the artists
1raught
With the zeal that the heroes knew.
Let us on Wnere the northern DaTDdrlanS
fare.
Haunting their banners high,
And well strike to the heart of the Rus
sian bear
With the sword of the Samurai.
Though their ranks, like the ocean. may
food the plains.
Like breakers may beat US back,
Here's the blade that shall open or own
warm veins
Ere we faint in their fierce attack.
Rather the boast of an ancient lord,
By our own fair steel to die.
Than with shame of defeat to pollute the
sword,
The sword of the Samurai'
This is the song of the Samurai
In the army of new Japan.
Where the seeds of a world old honor lie
In the soul of the fighting man.
Pride of a dauntleSs nation rings,
Firm is his battle cry;
List to the Nippon host that sings
The song of the Samurai.
Wallace Irwin in New York Globe and
Commercial Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
A Curi!jsify.

The man 1 am looking for" said the
nature looking spinster Sentimentally,
must be utterly unselfish. brave as
lion. tender. truthful as the day, indus
trious. intelligent, thoughtful, of dis
tinguished presence and one who never
drinks. smokes, CANDLES or uses pro-
fame language. l shall not mind if he
is poOr-that will not natter
Not bit" remarked the damSefS
cynical old father Crimly. He'd have
a fine chance of making money, my
dear"
How so, papa?"
why. they'd give a fortune for a
me- ike that in Il show
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Tag. For wnsherwomen.

In future Macon (Ga) washerwomen
will be tagged. In fact, their badges
will resemble those kept on hand for
the city's dogs. but they are not so ex-
pensive. This innovation is the result
of n meeting of the board OF health
held some weeks ago. At that time it
was said many complaints had been
received at police headquarters about
missing washerwomen and missing
clothes. and it was decided to force
negresses engaged in washing to pro-
cure tags so that the police depart
ment might have a record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Detecting Plated Coin.

"For plated coin drop of acid squirt
ed on the edge where the plating wears
most will chew up the base metal in a
hurry" said jeweler.
What acid do you use?"
"FOr gold coin a mixture of strong
nitric acid, six and one-half drains;
muriatic acid. fifteen drops, and water,
five drains, is used. For silver. twenty
four grains of nitrate of silver and
thirty drops of nitric acid. with one
ounce of water. One drop is sufficient.
If the coin is heavily plated, we scrape
1t little before putting on the acid"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
American PippIn. Against the world.

The new apple crop in Australasia is
excellent this season. says the London
Mail. During three months beginning
in few days large cargocs Will be
shipped TO British ports. An unusually
large quantity of the famous yellow
skinned New York pippins, the finest
apples grown. will arrive. The total
shipments for the season will range
between 10000 and 100000 cases.
Tasmania's contribution alone viii ex-
coed 100000 cases. \ special shipment
of giant. richly colored apples is 10 be
made from Melbourne. for which fan
cy prices are expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Services For Servants.

Special services for domestics have
been inaugurated in Evanston Qll1
churches as the result of the agitation
of the Maids and Mistresses' club for
improved domestic conditions. Three
pastors have already pledged them
selves to the work, and the promoters
Of the plan hope 10 include every con-
gregation in the movement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
AdNice Not Free.

Lawyer-Well. you have at last de-
cided to take my advice and pay this
bill of mine? Client-Ye-e-s. Lawyer
Very we'll. William, just add 10
shillings to Mr.. Smiths bill for fur
Their advice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Citing n Case.

Mrs. Henpeck-We never know who
our best friends are. Henpeck-Thats
so. my dear. Now, there's that fellow
you Tilted when you married me. He
has never spoken to me since.-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Fine Collection For Harvard.

Harvard university is 10 have the
famous geological collection OF Baron
de Beyet of Brussels through the kind
ness of Mr.. Carnegie 1t is rich in ex-
tinct birds
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18

tor Hanna, which will be held on Fri day. and the services will consist only. of the ritualistic service of the Epis- copal church.
 A memoriai meeting will be held at the chamber ct commerce on Saturday when prominent citizens will deliver addresses on the life and work of the deceased statesman. Practically all business will be suspended in Cleve- land for the greater part of Friday as a mark of respect to Senator Hanna. Banks. will close at noon, and stores and manufacturing establishments will suspend business for the remainder of the day. All street cars in this city will become motionless for five minutes at one o'clock, the hour set for the be- ginning of the funeral services at St. Pauls church.
 The attendance of notable men at the funeral promises to be large. Besides Senator Foraker, three secretaries of the presidents cabinet, Messrs. Taft, Wilson and Cortelyou, and delegation from the senate and house of represen- tatives, there will also be in attendance the entire Ohio legislature, which will come from Columbus on a special train.
 Governor HeiTick and staff and eX- Governor Nash and ten friends will also attend. So far as known, Governor Durbin. of Indiana, is the only state executive outside of Ohio who will be at the funeral Governor Durbin will be accompanied by his staff.
 All public and parochial schools vii close Friday, and no theatrical per formance will be given at the EucliC avenue opera house Thursday night Senator Hanna owned that theater, anC the manager pays this tribute of re scect to his memory.
 Hanna. pictures are in every stort window in the city. surrounded eithe
 by simple draperies, an American fla:
 or some handsome and appropriat | fic,cal design.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
Will Take His Time to the
 Crushing of Japan
THREE ABLE GENERALS
A Dearth of Current News on Account of Censorship-Belief That Japan Will Avoid the Land Until the Sea Has Been Secured.

St Petersburg, Feb. 17.-Q1 D. m.)- The rigid censorship imposed here on all news from the Far East complete ly masks the movements of Russian troops and the plans of those in com mand, but what is being done is evil dently satisfactory to the authorities here, as they manifest the utmost con fidence that when the proper time ar rives the enemy will be crushed.
 They say the preliminary sea vic tories of the Japanese will then be speedily forgotten. Russia was taken unawares at the outset and some Ht- tie time will be required to complete mobilization of the Russian troops. There will be no disposition to meet the evident desire of the Japanese to rush matters to a decision.
 Russia can afford to wait" is a common expression here, and time and patience always have been strong all lies of the empire of the north. More over. the severe winter weather at the scene of war, it is averred, also fights on the side of the czar's legions. as it did in the days of Napoleon, when the Russian proverb January. Febru- ary and March are among the emper- or's ablest generals was coined.
 AL Oll AIlHuT lOudy lHe lneIUUDle- ter registered two degrees below zero. It is reported in St. Petersburg that Niceroy Alexieff's headquarters may be changed to Mukden, which would he nearer the center of military ac- tivity, but this is not certain. In the meantime, troops are constantly go- ing to the front from all parts of Russia and some distinguished officers in the service of the czar are leaving for the Far East.
 The report of a massacre of Jews near Kisineh is denied by the minister of the. interior, and the Associated Press is authorized to say that the af- fair was confined to the iniiction ol slight injury upon three Jews last Monday. While a crowd was indulg- ing in a patriotic demonstration al Kieff not KishinefO some Hebrews began shouting Down with the ear and the crowd punished the culDrits who were rescued from a worse fate by the arrival of the police
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
METALS.

New York, Feb. 17.--Copper was low CT in London, spot declining 5s. to f57 2s. Sd. and futures 2s. Cd to f55 Is. Cd. Locally copper was unchanged, with lake at 12.5OG12.75; eleCtrolytic and casting at 12.372@12621A.
 Lead was a little higher here and firm at 4.5O@t6O; but unchanged at London at i'll 12s. Sd. Spelter was firm and higher locally, with spot at 5.O0Q 5.10; while there was a decline of 2s. Cd. to f21 12s. Cd in the English market.
 Silver. 59lH; Mexican dollars, 46K.
 Hides and wool firm.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
THE LAST JOURNEY.
The Funeral Train Left for Cleveland
 Last Might.

Washington. Feb. IT, President Roosevelt called on Mrs. Hanna at i o'clock to pay his respects and offer his condolence. He remained in the family apartments at the Arlington for an hour. cOnversing with Mrs. Hanna and other members of the family. While there he was shown casts of the death mask made of Senator Hanna by U. S. G. Dunbar, tl:e sculptor. He agreed with members of the family that the likeness was fine.
 The train bearing the remains of Senator Hanna left Washington for Cleveland at 6 o'clock tonight. On the train were all the members of SenI- tor Hanna's family and a number nf personal friends. The casket was talk en from the United States capitol building at 4:15 D. m. and escorted to the Pennsylvania railroad station by the committee of senators and repre- scntatives which had charge of the senator's body in the senate chamber.
 The train consisted of one bagga go car, d dining car, two Pullman's and m observation car. The observation car was cleared and in this space the casket was placed. Around it were the many floral offerings and every seat remaining in the car held one or more of these perfumed burdens.
 The car that carried the remains was the first on the train. In the fu- neral party were Mrs. M. A. Hanna, MT and Mrs. Dan Hanna, MT. and Mrs H. Nj. Hanna, Mrs. J. A. MacCormick MT. and !drs. Elmer Dover, Miss Mary Phelps, Governor Myron T. Herrick Bishop Leonard, General and Mrs Chas. Dick and pr. Carter.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
Funeral Service Over the
 Late Senator Hanna
l SIMPLE CEREMONY
Its Simplicity Gave It Dignity - The Participants Were Those Among Whom the Dead Statesman Had Labored for the Country.

Washington, eb. 1.-The funeral of the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna oc- cured today in the senate chamber. The spectacle was imposing, but the ceremony was dignified and simple. The desk of the late senator was heav- fly draped. The casket was borne in- to the chamber by a squad of capitol police. immediately followed by the official committees, with Senator For aker and General Grovesner at the head.
 Senator Frye, president ITO tein of fered by Chaplain Couden of the house of representatives, and Captain Hale of the senate, delivered the fun eral address.
 The house convened at 11:15 a. m. when the members marched in a body with Speaker Cannon at their head to the senate.
 The senate met at F o'clock. The body of the dead senator vas ploced in the senate chamber prior to tEe as- sembling of the senate.
 The president and his cabinet, the chief justice and associate justices cf the supreme court. the house of rep ItStliNtllNcS. iIlt corps, Ine admiral of the navy and the lieutenant general of the army occupied seats or the floor of the senate assigned them 1 by the ergeant-at-arms. The president and cabinet met in the presidents room. The supreme court met in the supreme court room. The house of representatives entered tho chamber in a body.
 The diplomatic corps, the admiral o1 i the navy and the lieutenant general o the army assembled in the senate re. ! ce9tion room.
 The vice presidents room was re- served for the members of the family
 of the late Senator Hanna and the of | ficial clergy, whence they were escort | ed to seats on the senate floor.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
WHEN IT WAS ARRANGED.

Washington, Feb. IA leader high in the republican party today told an interesting story which makes it req sonable to believe that General Dick will be chosen as senator. The story. as told conforms to certain known facts. The gentleman said that a week before the last republican state conference occurred at a residence in Akron between Messrs. Hanna, Her rick and Dick. Senator Hanna at inc time had misgivings as to the time he had to live and he said to Herrick aud Dick that he considered them as his boys and expected them to take up his work, which they both knew. With respect to Herrick. it is said that MT. Hanna was following out McKinlev's wishes in taking care of the preseE; governor.
 There was demand for a recogni- tion for Warren B. Harding that was too strong to be overlooked. and it was agreed in the conference that Herrick shuld be the nominee for governor, with Harding for second place. There was also a distinct un- derstandingi that Herrick should not voluntarily relinquish the governors chair, as that would throw the office into the hands of the Foraker ele- ment of the party by making Harding governor. There were agreements 10 be carried out and a change in the governors office would violate these promises.
 Mir. Hanna was anxious to Sarry Cuyhoga county, and by making the concession to his opponents in Hard ing's nomination he believed he would be able to do so.
 For this reason it is believed that Governor Herrick cannot entertain for an instant the idea of going to the senate and the Hanna followers. in cluding Herrick himself. must support Dick for the senatorship.
 While many names are mentioned all are speculations, and those who give the situation serious considera- | tion are growing firmer in the belief | that Dick will be the man.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
LOUISIANA LILY WHITES
That Faction of Republicans Still
 Draws the Color Line.

New Orleans. Feb. 17.-The republi- can state convention. composed of what is known as the Lily White elerent adopted a platform and nominated q state ticket today.
 The platform adopted is largely de- voted to state affairs. The supremacy of the Caucasian race is asserted. The convention heartily endorses the ad- ministration of President Roosevelt. To the presidents nomination and re- election the convention pledges its sup port Appropriate resolutions were adopted on tha death of Senator Hanna and d state central committee to man.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
PRIESTS ToRPEDoED.
While Praying for the Success or
 Russian Arms.

Baku, Russian Trans Caucasus, Monday, Feb. 15.-During a patriotic service in the Armenian church here today, just as the clergy had ended chanting the anthem, and praying for the success of the Russian army, bomb was thrown at the officiating priest Two persons were killed and several injured.
 After the excitement had been al- layed the congregation marched in procession to the residence of the gov ernor, carrying the czar's portrait and presented the governor with pat rictic address and $500 for the families of the victims of the outrage.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
It Will Almost Certainly Fall
 Upon General Dick
THE SE NATOR'S WI SH
Foreseeing His Death Months Ago, He
 Planned for the Carrying on of His
 Work and the Carrying :0ut of Agreements Which Had Been Made.

Columbus, O., Feb. 17.-There is a ton of the successor to MT. Hanna will not precipitate such fight as was expected. It is now believed that when the time for balloting arrives, Con gressman Charles Dick will prove to be the man.
 The republicans are expected to eau GUS a week from the coming Saturday night, and it is believed that they will decide to elect a senator for both the long and short terms, despite the fact that their right to elect for the long term at this time Is questioned.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
JAPANESE HEROES.
Funeral Service Over the Victims of
 tke First Fight.

Sascbo. Japan, Feb. 17.-Impressive funeral services were held here today over the remains of three officers and men of the Japanese battleship Full who were killed by the Russian fire during the first attack on Port Ar thur. The ceremony was conducted by Shinto priest and the funeral ora tion was delivered by Admiral Samewi. The opinion of Japanese naval officers here is that a third fight occurred off Port Arthur, some of the Russian war vessels. having been reported as leav- irc- that place
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
AMERICAN INTERESTS.
Tkere Will Be Enough Intervention 10
 Protect Them.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Rear Admiral Fvans, commanding the Asiatic squad ron today transmitted to the navy de- partment a cab,egram from Command or Staunton, of the gunboat Helena, now in the mud dock at New Chwang, China, in which he says conditions there are greatly disturbed and he is Investigating the report that Russian officials have delayed certain American and British merchantmen.
 In the event that the American con- sulate Is endangered, it is stated that
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
CLAIMING THE CREDIT.
Japanese Think They Blew Up Another
 Cruiser.

Tokio, Feb. 1s.--It is believed by the navy department that the Russian second-class cruiser Boyarin was tor pedoed and sunk by the destroyer He yatory in the torpedo attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur last Sun day morning.
 Lieutenant Comman Ter Tokenounchi did not know the name of the vessels struck by torpedo discharged by the Heyatory, but the navy department has since learned from other sources that it was the Boyarin. A dispatch from St. Petersburg, dated February 16th, stated that the Boyarin was blown up with a loss of 196 officers and men February F by a mine, which was accidentally struck.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
THOMPSON DROPS OUT.
A Simplifying of the Politics of Ne
 braska.

Lincoln, Nebr., Feb. I'D. k. Thompson, United States minister to Brazil, today simplified Nebraska politics by announcing that he would not again be a candidate for United States senator.
 He believes he can perform better service as minister to Brazil.
 He was a candidate for senator dur ing the great struggle, which resulted in a compromise on Charles R. Deit- rich
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
JAPANESE CENSORSHIP.

London, Feb. 1S.-Japan is success ful in keeping her plans secret. Not a single item of news that could be of possible service to the enemy has been permitted to leak out.
 Belief prevails in London, based on hints in dispatches from correspond- ents, that her main objective will be found to be the Liao Tung peninsula but that nothing of a military nature will be attempted until the Russian naval squadrons are effectually dis posed of
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18

preceding night the vessels of the Jap anese fleet were parted by the force of a blinding snowstorm, so that on- ly two of the larger destroyers sue ceeded in reaching Port Arthur. When they arrived they attacked sep arately The officers of one of them are confident that they succeeded in torpedoing a Russian warship. The Russians opened fire and they with drew.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
IF RUSSIA WITHDRAWS.
Japan Will Take Her Space at the
 World's Fair.

St. Louis, Feb. 17.-Notwitnstan5in the announcement from St. Petersburg that Russia has decided not to have an exhibit at the worlds fair, no official declination of the space allotted has been received from Russia by the worlds fair management.
 When such word is officially received the Japanese commissioners here will formally apply for Russia's space, to be used in addition to their own space.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
A CRASH OF COMPANIES
Following the Crash of Baltimore's
 Falling Walls.

Baltimore, Feb. 17.-Application was made today for the appointment of Q receiver for the Old Tewn Insurance company of Baltimore. The bill of complaint alleges that the company is insolvent and unable to pay claims against it by reason of the fire.
 The company is said to have assets of $124,970 and liabilities of $254,91O. Receiver R. B. Post, of the Peabody Fire Insurance company of Baltimore stated that the company will pay pol icy holders in the burned district 40 cents on the dollar.
 Other policies of the company have been taken over by an out of town company.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Feb. .-Cattle-Receipts, 1S.OOO. Marke: strong to 1Oc. higher. Good to prime steers, 5.0065.75; pcor to medium, S.5O@4.S5: stcckers and feed CTS, 9.5OGO4.SO; cows. 1.75G425: heifers, 2.OO@475: canners, 1.756p2.50; bulls, 2.25 @4.10; calves. 3.50@7.25.
 Sheep - Receipts. 25,000. Market steady. Lambs and sheep steady. Good to choice wethers, 4.C0@4.40; fair to choice mixed, 3.5OG4.25; western sheep. 3.OOQ3.5O; native lambs. 4.GOQ6.OO; west ern lambs, 4.75Q6.1e.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Arizona-Fair Thursday and Friday. New Mexico Fair Thursday; colder in south portion.
 Friday, fair.
 Wyoming-Fair Thursday, warmer in northwest portion. Friday fair, wan m CT in east and south portions; snow in northwestern portion.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
RUSSIANS NEED NO HELP.

Washington, Feh. 1.-The Russian embassy is being flooded with offers of assistance from Americans in various walks of life. Letters from twelve physicians arrived today.
 The Russian ambassador has been obliged to abaudon hi>. original inten- tion to answer each of these offers with a personal letter that a cordial letter of thanks is sent by the embassy to each writer. The offers are declined. as Russia does net stand in need of medical or military aid.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
HIT BY TWELVE-INCH SHELL

St. Petersburg, Feb. IA dispatch received here from Port Arthur dated February T., says that in the action off that port on February 14 the Kherson of the Russian volunteer fleet was struck by twelve inch shell in ter upper works. A slight fire broke out, which was quickly eXtinSuishCd. There was no loss of life.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
JAPANESE POURING IN.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-The admiralty here has received confirmation of the report that Japanese landing operations on a vast scale are taking place on both the Korean and northern coasts. It is as serted by German authorities that Ja- pan will be ready by early spring for a forward lard movement, supported by properly equipped basis. Possibly 25O, 900 will be in the field before the col lision takes place with the Russians in force
Arizona republican., 1904-02-18
BALKAN OUTBREAK
Turkish Troops Have Been Worsted
 in Several Encounters.

Constantinople, Feb. 1T.-Sixteen thousand Albanians are in revolt in the district of Diakova against the re- form plans of the powers for Mace donia and obnoxious taxes. In con flicts which have taken place between the Albanians and Ottoman troops the latter were worsted.