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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
CAMBRIDGE WINS
FROM OXFORD CREW
Takes 61st Annual Boat Race at
Putney by Several
Lengths.

Putney, March 2G.-The G1st annual
race between the crews of the Univer-
sity of Oxford and Cambridge was
rowed TO-DAY over the Putney to Mort
lake course, about four and one-quar-
ter miles. 1t was won by the Cam
bridge men. who crossed the finish
line four and one-half lengths in front
of their opponents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
SICK OUT IN SNOW
Fire in Michigan Hospital Forces
Patients to Flee for
Lives.
EXPOSURE MAY END FATALLY
Some at Point Of Death With Ty-
phoid-AII Gotten Out Of
Building.

Escanaba, Mich, March 2G.-In Il
fire at the Delta county hospital over
sixty patients, suffering from almost
every imaginable disease. were thrown
into panic. and many were forced 10
leave the building dressed only i'm their
night clothes. So dense was the smoke.
and so rapidly did the flames gain
headway. that the attendants were un-
able to control the frightened patients.
and many who were thought to be at
the point of death arose from their
beds and escaped from the building by
ladders and fire escapes.
Snow Knee Deep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
New Industry tor DanvIIIe.

DanviIle, ILL.,, March 26.--A company
has been Incorporated by u. Il. Hart
ton, John HarItOn and Frank Lind
ley. with a capital of 100000, to man
uGacture a tooth paste It will be
known rs the Dentaline Manufactur-
ing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26

in avoiding act
nal hostilities.
l return withThe
$ a IN q pacific
spirit. feeling
that il Is for the
benefit of civili-
zatiOn. n.There will
be no recourse
TO war. and l
am also desir-
Gus of avoiding
placing any OBJ
staclein theway
of building the
canal and other
wise carrying
out the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT
OF 1926, 900 IN COOL CASH

Boston. March 3G.-WalIace s. Hall,
formerly manager Of the Boston office
of the American Surety company. Of
New York. and treasurer Of ST. Luke's
Home for Convalescents,p pleaded guilty
in the Suffolk county superior court
to indictments charging the larceny of
S23S. 900 from those institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
IOWA MAY ALSO HAVE THE
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE

Des Moines, Ia, March 26. - The
senate committee on penitentiarieS and
pardOns recommended an indetermin-
ate sentence law for Iowa The rec
ommendatiOn is regarded as being
equivalent to the passage of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
GIVE UP PLAN TO RAISE
MAINE FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR

Havana, March 26.-The Cuban gov
erDment has discarded the offer OF
George Richardson, Of Chicago. for the
raising of the United States battle
ship Maine, because he has neither
furnished a guarantee nor signed
contract for the execution of the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Scratch on His Ear Is Serious.

Vincennes. Ind, March 26.-Hugh
Emison, deputy postmaster. several
days ago accidentally jammed his ear
against an iroOn rod on mail rack
while working with the mail. paying
but little attention to the injury. Blood
poison has since developed and his con-
dition causes anxiety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Payne Continues 10 Improve.

Washington. March 2G.-Postmaster
General Payne's condition continues
favorable. His physician reports that
he is gaining strength daily Payne
is attending to a few matters Of de-
partmenfaI work. but his physician i
restricting his Efforts in that regard
as absolute rest is Imperative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
NO STATEMENT OF sULLY's
AFFAIRS FOR NEXT WEEK

New York, March 20. Receiver
Taft declares that it VIII be at least
week before Il statement of the af-
fairs of the Sully firm can be made
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
PETTINGILL & CO.
FORCED TO WALL
Big Advertising Concern Can Pay
but One p Ourth OF
Debts.

Boston. March 26.-The newspaper
advertising agency of Pettingill 4 Co.
today announced ii had placed its af
fairs in the hands of its creditors.
Counsel stated the liabilities viii
reach $1,000. 900. The assets are pos
sibly a quarter OF that amount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
relegraphers Are Not to Strike.

Baltimore, March 26.-An amicable
adjustment of the proposed new sched-
ule between the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad and its telegraph operators
has been reached, satisfactory to both
parties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
BRENNAN GETS
ANOTHER CHANCE
Chicago Alderman Grant
ed New Hearing by APP
peliate Court.

Chicago. March 26.-Ald. John !.
brennan. who was sentenced To year
i'm the house Of correction on the
charge of fraudulent election meth
ods. today was granted new trial by
the appellate court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Snow Knee Deep

MANY stoOu about the outside of the
building nearly thirty minutes, dressed
only in their night clothes and in snow
UP to their knees, before they could
be taken to nearby homes. The fire
was under control within an hour. but
1t Is feared that many of the patients
who were suffering from typhoid fever
will never recover from the effects OF
the exposure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
HOUSE FOLLOWS
COURSE OF SENATE
Passing Bill Giving Rights to Daven-
port Water Power Com
paDy.

Washington. March 2G.-Tbe house
today passed the bill authorizing the
Davenport Water Power company. of
Iowa, to construct a canal along the
bank Of the Mississippi river in Scott
county. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26

project, which viii result TO the benefit
Of Colombia by increasing business ac-
tivity in that section and inducing the
investment OF American capital
Thinks Matters Can BE Arranged
Concerning the differences between
the United States and Colombia and
Colombia and Panama l hope and be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
FALLING CAGE IN
MINE KILLS SIX
Fearful Accident at the DOrrance
COIIiery at WiIkesbarre
Today.

Wilkes barre. Pa. March 2G.-Nt least
six men are thought to have lost their
lives by the falling of cage i'm the
shaft or the Dorrance colliery today.
Two bodies have been taken from the
debris at the bottom of the shaft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
NO FURTHER HOPE
FOR CAR BANDITS
Motion for New Trial Denied-Execu-
tIOn to Take Place in
April.

Chicago. March 26.--The car barn
bandits, Marx, Neidermeier and Van
Dine, were today denied new trial.
The execution will take place i'm April.
Union. Mo-. March 90 George
Coldnes, alias Fred Lewis, was hang
ed this afternoon for participation in
the killing of Charles j. Schumacher,
the ST. Louis detective. Jan. p. 1908,
at the home of William Rudolph. Cold
nes' partner. near Stanton. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
VIII Go to Los Angeles.

Winona. Mimi. March 2G.-Presi-
dent J. +. Millspaugh. of the WinOna
Normal. mas accepted the election to
the presidency of the Los Angeles Nor
NAL and will leave in.July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Senator Burton Explains
Connection With
Company.
EXCEPTIONS CLAIMED
Arranged to Do No Bus
mess for Firm in
Washington.

St. Louis. March 2G.-Previous to
the defense resting its case Senator
Burton. of Kansas, took the stand in
his own behalf in connection with the
charge of having Illegally fees
from the Rialto Grain and Securities
company, of st. Louis. When he had
concluded he was excused from the
stand without crOSs-eXamination by
the government. Senator Burton testi-
ded that be had accepted the offer of
the Rialto company to act as its gen.
eral counsel because lie had lost heavi-
ly in Il financial panic. and needed the
$500 Il month for which his contract
called.
Not to Serve at Warrington.
Il was assured by the company" he
said, that my services would not be
needed in Washington in any capacity.
1t was explained that Major Dennis,
president of the Rialto company, had
become involved in trouble growing out
of the operations of the Brooks Brok-
erage company, and that part of my
duties would be TO defend him in any
criminal action that would be brought
against him. Senator Burton testified
that he had received a letter from
Thomas Harlan, local attorney for the
Rialto company, notifying him OF his
appointment as general counsel on
Nov. 20. 1902.
Called on Inspector LOchrRn.
Reference was made in that letter
to the Indictment of Major Dennis"
f,,y,
called upon Chief POstoffice Inspector
Cochran at Washington. / asked him
whether Dennis had been indicted. anC
told him that if it was done l eX-
pected to assist in his defense. Coch-
ran told me that he did not know any
thing about it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
stay Advance on Ping Yang.

Lao Yang, Manchurla, March 60
the japanese have suspended their
advance ON Ping Yang on the Anju
line. Three thousand japanese troops
were stationed at Anju and thous-
and at Pakchieng, while 40 Japanese
warships and transports are anchored
at Chinnampo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Russians FortIfyinR.

Toxic, March 26.--A private tele-
gram from Korea states the Russians
are establishing a strong position in
the vicinity of Antung. They are said
To have seven fortresses completed
and are engaged in erecting six addi-
tional ones.
1t is reported four batteries of ar
tilIery have been established ut Chy-
ang Siong. The Russians are expert
cHcing great difficulty in transporting
army supplies, particularly from Lao
Yang. The roads are in bad condition.
Food is scarce and the Russians have
been killing and eating horses.
Russian Army Modified.
St Petersburg, March 26.-The mo-
bilization of the Manchurian army is
now complete. Gen. Kuropatkin
reached Mukden tonight.
Empress Keeps the Peace
London, March 2G.-The Daily Tele-
graph prints n dispatch from its cor
respondent at Shanghai which says
that the empress dowaGer has mega
tivcd proposal made 10y General Yuan
Shi Kai and General Ma that, in view
of Russia's repeated violation of Chi
nese territory west of the Lao riv-
er. China conclude an open alliance
with japan.
Blockade Not Confirmed.
London, March 26.-ThCfe is 10
war news of much interest this NOR.
ing The London TelegrT ph's special
from Toxic alleging that the JaIanerc
have put the cork in the bottle at
Port Arthur continues in the list of
uncOnfirmed stories. there being moth
ing I'm the Far East dispatches corro-
boratipE the report or even indicat-
ing that such n thing has been dOre,
except. perhaps. the dense silence.
\ Toxic dispatch says that the Jap
anese minister OF marine told the house
OF representatives that the Japanese
fleet had been ready for action ever
since last October. \ Seoul dispatch
credits the Japs with discovering that
Russian force south of the Yalu is
stronger than was thought. News from
Ping-Yang is that the Russians and
laps are faceto-face on the Anju riv-
er.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
Gar is Credited With
Making Such State
ment.
RESULT OF THE WAR
The Contending Armies
Meet With Many
Difficulties.

St. Petersburg. March 2G.-The text
of the emperor's message to Niceroy
AleXieff notifying him of the appoint
ment of Gen. Kuropatkin to command
the Russian troops in the far east,
specifically announces that 1.-The i'm
pending struggle i intended to finally
assure the predominate position of
Russia on the shores of the Pacific
ocean
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-26
REYES LEAVES FRANCE
TO RETURN TO COLOMBIA
Says He in Favor Peace and Hopes Troubles Over
Panama Canal May be Settled
Amicably
An1icably.

lieve they can be arranged IN a man.
ner honorable TO all concerned. Tie
manner OF adjustment is a question
for the future. but it will be my policy.
If / accept the presidency, "a seek an
honorable adjustment Secretary HAYS
idea of a plebiscite in Panama seems
to be a good plan. l do not doubt
that some way of arriving at settle
ment will be found"
His Policy Will BE Peace.
Asked whether he would accept the
presidency OF Colombia. Gen Reyes
said: Il declined to be a candidate,
but they have voted for me during my
absence, and may feel il TO be my
duty to accept the responsibilities. But
in any event shall seek the Inainten-
ance of peace and the Strengthening of
friendly relations with Venezuela.
Ecuador and other countries. and the
avoidance of placing obstacles in the
way OF an adjustment Of the canal
differences, as such policy seems best
calculated to serve the interests Of
civilization in general
He VIII Probably Accept.
The general mentioned the fact that
the presidential inauguration takes
place Aug :. and although he was
not willing to say positively flat he
would accept the presidency he gave
the impression that he was likely to-
accept it and carry out 4 pacific po:
icy OF adjusting the Panama conEo-
yerSy-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
The Barnum & Bailey Diary Has
Good Words for the Town.

All circus companies en- route keep
a sort of diary Of the seasons work.
AT the end of the year this diary is
published and sent to the friends Of
the company about the country. I'D
Dobyns, Miss Mollie Beckman and
others of this city are in receipt OF
the book published by the Barnum &
Bailey company under the title, DAY
by Day With Barnum & Bailey.
It will be recalled that the show
came to this city from Ottumwa and
spent Sunday here, after having pass
ed through a serious wind storm at
Iowa City a couple of days previously.
The diary among other things said
concerning the visit to Oskaloosa, has
the following:
"Oskaloosa, September 5.
&C. r. I. & p, 81 miles. The big
top arrived from Bridgeport yesterday
by express. Yesterday was spent
quietly. In the evening Oskaloosa
Lodge No. $40, B. P. o. Elks, enter
tanned a number of our boys at their
cosy lodge rooms. The evening was
passed very pleasantly. Speeches
were made, an orchestra furnished
excellent music and a collation. was
served.
Walter English, Of u band, was
the guest of G. L. Farmhouse, the fam.
Gus music publisher. Mr.. Farmhouse
is a popular citizen of this city and
has built up a substantial music bus.
mess.
Good lot about a mile out. Labor
Day and it is estimated that 10000
visitors are in town. Afternoon house
packed. Night big. Weather clear
and cool.
Frank Griffin, Mrs. Fred Griffin and
Fred Beckmans family visited Mr.
Beckman, manager Of opposition cal
No. 4; resides in this city.
wv. H. Lushbaugh, the tent maker
is here"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
DIES MONIES PREsBPrERY.
Organization VIII Meet at the U. p
Church This Evening.

Des Moines Presbytery will meet in
the United Presbyterian church OF
Oskaloosa, this evening at 1880 o'clock
and the sermon will be preached by
Rev. e. D. Smith, Of Indianola, Iowa.
Tuesday at 1920 Mr. Reid, who has
accepted a call to the United Presby-
terrain church, will be ordained to the
sacred Office Of the gospel ministry.
Tuesday at 2 p. m, T. V. Dugan will
be installed as pastor Of the Oska-
loosa U. P. church.
At this installation service Rev. T.
R. Akin, of Abba, will preach. Rev,
j. M. Henderson will address the pas.
tor, Rev. 1. M. Knipe will address the
people.
Tuesday evening at 1880 a confer
ence on Sabbath school work will be
held. At this conference Rev. A. G
Douglass, Of Des Moines, will preside
Programme.
What are some of the best meth
DDS to increase the number and at
tendance of the Sabbath SCHOOL,
Rev. j. H. White, W~interset, Iowa.
What are some of the best meth
DDS to keep the children and young
people in the Sabbath school?-Rev
E. E. ellis, Newton, Iowa.
3-What are the best methods tC
lead the children to Christ ?-Rev. c
G. Meek, Monroe, Iowa.
4-What are the qualifications of g
Sunday school teacher?-Rev. w. w
WOODBURY., Grinnell, Iowa.
5-Open Discussion.
Opening speeches are limited to ter
minutes. All Sabbath school workers
of the city are invited to chis confer
ence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
A A ROYAL TIME.
The Rebekah Entertainment Mas a
Very Happy Occasion.

Oskaloosa Rebekah Lodge No. 16
had a special session last Friday ev-
ening in the Odd Fellows hall. The
occasion was the initiation of a class
of candidates into the lodge, and the
occasion was made memorable in a
number of ways. Interest in Rebekah
and Odd Fellow work is almost at few
er heat in Oskaloosa and vicinity, and
all Of the organizations are prospecting
in a manner that means much good.
A class Of seven candidates was
present for initiation and the mem
bers were duly instructed in the mys-
teries Of the Rebekah Degree, and well
coined Is members of Oskaloosa
Lodge No. 16. The work was done by
the Oskaloosa D. of R. staff in a very
creditable manner A recess was
then ordered for the purpose Of con-
ferring the second degree on a class
Of seven candidates IN waiting for the
honors of this degree, and it was con,
ferred in a most appropriate manner.
Kindly ask Bros. Bollingsr, Vail and
OIuulp, WIZ Sdh OApldih Ill uSIdll'
The Oskaloosa I. o. o. F. band fur
nished music by playing several of
their select pieces, which reflected
great credit upon the progress they
have made since their organization
three months ago.
During this time refreshments were
served to about two hundred and
twenty-five visitors; and a general
good time was enjoyed by all present.
The lodge was then called to order
for the transaction of lodge business
this being the meeting for the cleo.
ton of officers. The following sisters
were elected to preside over the Oska.
loosa D. of R. Lodge for the term of
six months:
Sister Mrs. Lewis, N. G.
Sister Dora Barr, V. G.
Sister Fannie Swadling, Rec. Sec'y
Sister Dora Swearingen, Treas.
This completed the business of the
lodge on this occasion and all depart.
ed for their homes fully satisfied that
they had been present on this enjoy,
able occasion.
Delegates were in attendance from
the following lodges:
Zephyr Lodge No. 203 of Beacon.
Clio Lodge No. 1872 of New Sharon
Independent Lodge No. 3S9 Of Oska
| loosa,
Also a large delegation from Rose
Hill Rebekah Lodge.
One OF Them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
COOL WEATHER HELPS TRADE
SITUATION IN COMMERCIAL
LINES Is VERY FAVORABLE.
Holiday Transactions Promise Well
"A General Review of
Conditions.

New York, Dec. 3.-Bradstreet's
says: Developments have been main
ly favorable. Cooler weather has
helped retail trade, stimulated re-
orders from jobbers and improved
collections, except in portions of the
south, where holding of cotton is re-
ported. Heavy dry goods, clothing,
shoes, groceries and hardware note
relatively most activity. Holiday
trade has opened we'll and promises a
very large aggregate. Railway earn
} 32gS testify 10 & deaTy traffic, with
gains over a year ago, and car short
ages are a feature in widely separated
sections. Among the industries the
feeling is optimistic, notably in iron
and steel, coal, lumber and kindred
lines. Money is more active. General
ly speaking, the feeling in trade and
industry is optimistic, the only draw
backs noted being that manufacturers
are confronted with prospective high
costs of production, and the prevailing
western drought renders the outlook
for the winter wheat crop unfavorable
at present"
r. G. Dun G Co.'S Weekly Review of
Trade says: Holiday goods are NOV
ing freely, and in staple lines there is
more activity, even the products that
are between seasons finding a fair
market. Packing and shipping de-
partments are increasing forces, and
traffic congestion at several points in
dicates that the growth of business
has overtaxed railway facilities.
Earnings of all roads reporting for
November show an average gain of
IL per cent. over last year. Struc-
tural work increases and car shops
are crowded with orders, while many
idle steel mills have resumed. For
eign commerce at this port for the
last week shows an increase of $2,304,-
1913 in value of imports as compared
with last year, and a loss of s2,0S5,171
in exports.
Commercial failures this week in
the United States are 245, against 205
last week, 217 the preceding week, and
231 the corresponding week last year.
Failures in Canada number 20,
against 80 last week, q the preceding
week and % last year."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
DROUGHT INJURIES WHEAT
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE RE-
PORTED FROM OHIO.
Cold Wave Sweeps Nebraska-Below
Zero Weather in North
Dakota.

Columbus, O., Dec. 3.-Reports from
all over the state show that the young
wheat is badly damaged by the drought.
1t has been stunted in its growth and
with winter at hand the farmers and
grain dealers say the outlook is the
most discouraging for years. In Lick
ing county farmers are compelled to
drive stock miles 10 streams or run
ming water, as hundreds Of wells have
gone dry.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. "a cold wave
swept over Nebraska Friday, the tenn
perature at some points going as low as
ten degrees above zero. Snow fell in the
north and western portions of the state
and a brisk wind prevailed generally.
In eastern Nebraska the minimum tenn
perature was Is degrees above zero, the
coldessa of the Isl
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 3.-In North Da-
kota the temperature Friday was two
below zero. Extremely colu weather
prevails in northern Canada, where the
temperature is 26 below zero.
Chicago, Dec. 3.-Winter was ushered
in early Friday with snow furries that
quickly developed into a genuine snow
fall as the day advanced, completely
covering the ground With a white
MANTLE Railway traffic was delayed on
several of the lines entering Chicago.
1t is reported that at some points west
Of the city the storm assumed the pro-
portions Of a blizzard. In consequence
of the delay to railway traffic the mails
were late.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-08
CRCS TUSCALOOSA aNTJP FOR TEARS1COID AFFECTS JlPSO
Will kirkpatrick Sentenced for
Stealing Harness.

Will Kirkpatrick, the young man
found guilty by a Manaska county
jury Of larceny from a building, be
ing implicated in the theft Of a set OF
harness and indicted therefor, was
sentenced Friday evening at seven
thirty o'clock by Judge Scott. He
was given FIVE years at hard labor in
the p~enitentiary and will be taken to
Fort Madison about Tuesday.
County Attorney James A. Dewitt in
his pleadings in this ase made d
speech before the jury of more than
ordinary strength, in fact it was q
brilliant argument and was one OF the
best efforts ever put forth by this gen
tleman. He was complimented upon
the talk by all members Of the bar.
Sam Kirkpatrick, who was indicted
jointly with VIII Kirkpatrick, for the
theft of the harness, is entitled to 9
separate trial which will come later
The report that Ed Walthall was
connected with this case Is untrue
He was arrested at the time but the
grand jury failed to, find evidence
against him.
Judge Scott adjourned the October
term of the Mahaska county district
court sine die Friday evening at nine
o'clock. The December term begins
next Tuesday, with Judge B. WIRES
ton on the bench.