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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
PRESIDENT Gets BEAR AND bob CAT"
FIRST MESSENGER FROM EXECUTIVE SATISFIED
SPORT SECRETARY LOEB LEAVES


Glenwood Springs, April 19.-Secre-
tary Loeb left here early today for
New Castle where he will get horse
and ride to the presidents camp. Loeb
has taken with him number of docu-
ments that require the presidents sig
nature.
Bully Sport" Says Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt has killed a
bear and bob-cat- He is saIified with
his hunt for the bigges: game the
Rockies affords If he gets one more
bear or several he will be better pleas
ed. but TO quote his own words: 4
got what I was after Il was bully
sport. and l hope il keeps up
This is the story brought TO Secre-
tary Loeb last night by Elmer Chap
man. a courier with a close mouth.
who was chosen to bear messages be
tween the president and the temporary
seat of the government at the Hotel
Colorado in this city.
Correspondents Get Nothing.
While he came through New Castle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
THREE ACCEPTED
Selection of Jury to Try Nan Pat
terson for Murder
Slow.
YOUNG, SINGLE PREFERRED
Defendant Herself Takes Active Part
in Selection-Father Crowded
Out.

New York. April 19.-With three of
the II men who are to determine her
fate. sitting in the jury box. the trial
of Nan Patterson for the murder of
Caesar Young was resumed today.
1t was expected her father would Oc-
cupy The accustomed place at this
trial as in the previous one.
but there was no room for his
chair beside the daughter. So he oc-
cupied a seat well back among the
talesmen awaiting call for jury duty
Get Three Jurors.
New York. April 19.-In the third
trial Of Nan Patterson. charged with
the murder of Caesar" Young yester-
day of 200 talesmen three had been
accepted as jurors when the case was
adjourned for the day. The three are
an ice dealer, 4S years old; tea and
coffee merchant, G3 years old; and a
silk manufacturer, 3S years old.
The former actress personally direct
ed the selection of the jurors by the
defense.
Miss Patterson still seems to favor
a jury of young. unmarried men. She
rejected one talesman herself. He
is Frank P. Hill. Levy. her counsel,
whispered to his client who said:
mo, l cont want him"
A large crowd witnessed the pro-
ceedings. Recorder Goff will admit
no women spectators at the trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
Charged With Meeting in
Interests of Alex
ander.
KNOWLES SEES A PLOT
Accuses President and Vice
President of Being at Bot
tom of Trouble.

New York. April l9.-The general
agents of the Equitable Life Assurance
officially met again today to discuss
the soeiety's affairs and the advisable.
ity of forming q permanent organlza-
ton of general agents for mutual sup
port and protection.
Conspiracy Intimnted.
Before meeting the agents talked
with considerable excitement of the
statement of Henry II. Knowles, until
a few days ago superintendent of the
agencies of the Equitable. that the so
ciety's troubles were caused by Alex
ander and Vice President Tarbell, in
an effort TO oust Hyde from the first
vice presidency and have Tarbell sue
ceed Alexander when the latter should
retire from the presidency.
Knowles also declared the present
meeting of the agents was a snap af
fair arranged in the interests OF
Messrs. Alexander and Tarbell. The
agents denied this.
TarbeI Mikes Statement.
Tarben made a statement today in
which he said Alexander never thought
of resigning. Tarbel praised Presi-
dent Alexander's integrity and said he
had made the society's interests his
life work
The statements of Tarbell were
cheered by the crowd of agents pres
ent.
Rules the Agents.
Knowles made another statement to-
Vice President Tarbell had shifted
men about. discharged some and ap-
pointed others so he could control the
agents and managers for the Alexan-
der interests. Tarbell denied the
statement.
Statement for Hyde.
Samuel Untermeyer. counsel for
Hyde. made a statement concerning
the James H. Hyde and associates
syndicate transactions" Untermeyer
said in part:
These transactions tell their own
story of the equal interest and parti-
cipation of Mr.. Alexander. The trans
actions were entirely legitimate and
there are no just grounds for critics.
ing Alexander or anybody else for be-
ing interested in them
Check Disappears.
Untermeyer calls attention TO checks
sent Mr.. Alexander by Mr.. Hyde. and
one for $2S.266 Mr.. Unter-
meyer said:
mo notice has ever been given any
body that this check or its proceeds
we're ever turned over to the Equit-
able society"
Demanded ReEIEnHtIOns
Although no official statement was
given out it was reported the general
agents adopted a resolution calling on
Hyde to resign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
RAILROAD DIRECTORS KNOW LITTLE
ABOUT METHODS OF MANAGEMENT
Santa Fe Official Gives Remarkable Testimony Be-
fore Senate COmmittee-Are No Agree
ments," He Says.

Washington. April 19.-Victor Nor
awetz. of the Atchison, Topeka & San
ia Fe railroad was again before the
senate committee on Interstate com
merce today.
Directors Know Little.
Replying TO questions by Senator
Dolliver. Mr.. Morawetz said the exec
utive of the committee of the board of
directors never know anything about
the details of traffic management
They give directions to the president
of the road and the president directs
the other officers.
Question of Right.
When traffic managers violate the
law in granting rebates and discrimi-
nations TO one shipper. do you not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
OIL MEN HARD HIT
Western Fields Able Now to Mar.
ket But 5000 Barrels
Day.
CAPABLE PRODUCING $4,000
Standard Company Reduces Price 5
Cents and Buys Only High
est Grades.

Independence, Kans, April 19-The
price of western oil was reduced 5
cents a barrel yesterday to G1 cents
for high grade and cents less a bar
rel for each half degree under 80 de-
grees gravity.
This makes the price of fuel oil in
Kansas q cents a barrel. 1t is the
general opinion of the oil men that the
price Of high grade oil will go to 80
cents Il barrel unless drilling is sus-
pended.
1t is estimated that the western field
is now capable of producing $4,000
barrels a day, while there is a market
for only 5000 barrels.
Garfield mt NeOdesha, Kans.
Neodesha. Kans.. April 19.-James
r. Garfield. commissioner of corpora
tions, arrived here yesterday and i'm
mediately began an investigation of
the oil situation. President Young of
the Prairie Oil & Gas company. accom-
panied Mr.. Garfield from Independ-
ence to aid him. They visited the
refinery and then went to the offices
of the Standard Oil company.
Standard Cuts OIL Again.
Pittsburg, Pa, April 19.-The Stan
dard Oil company has made another
reduction in the price on all grades OF
crude oil. The higher grades were re-
duced two cents and the lower grades
one cent. This makes the third cut
in oil within a month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
CITY ELECTIONS
Held in Different Places in Illirois
With Varying Re.
suits.
CROLIUs BEATEN AT JOLIET
Democrats Elect Peoria Mayor by
Large Majority Council Being
Evenly Divided.

Peoria. ILL.,. April 19.-The demo
,crats won a victory in the municipal
election. Allen B. Tolson for mayor
defeating Robert d. Clarke by a major
ity of 2.S29. The republicans elected
the>city clerk and two aldermen. max
ing the complexion of the next city
council eight republicans and eight
democrats.
EIEin Elects Democrat.
Elgin. ILL.,, April l9.-Attorney Carl
Botsford, democrat. was elected may.
or by a majority of 1888 votes. defeat
ing Charles H. Potter, republican. Mr.
Botsford is the first democrat elected
to this office for many years
CrOIius Defeated.
Joliet. ILL.,, April Ex-senator r. J
Barr was elected mayor of Joliet by a
majority of 116 over Mayor Crolius, the
were cast and both sides claimed the
election until the last poll was heard
from.
RepT ,IIcnns Carry Bloomington.
Bloc lington, Ill.,. April 19-James
S. Neville. Illinois railway and ware
house commissioner, republican candi-
date for mayor of Bloomington, was
elected by a record breaking plurality
of 1900 over George c. Morrison.
democrat. who was candidate for re-
election. In addition the entire repub-
lican ticket was elected and also six
republican aldermen out of seven, Civ
ing the republicans control of the
council.
Dixon Officers.
Dixon. H.. April 19-I. r. Edwards
reelected mayor of Dixon without Op-
position; others elected, John Dorm
blazer. city attorney; Fred Meade de-
feated E. b. Raymond for city treas
urer. All the old aldermen reelected
and council will favor license.
License ut GaIVn.
Galva. April 1O-License won. w. o.
son of Il. w. Houghton, of
Chicago. was elected president of the
board of trustees on the peoples ticket
Letter Carrier Arrested.
Chicago. April 19.-Albert F. Fiete.
a letter carrier. of McGregor. Iowa,
was arrested at Geneva. H., today
with stealing postal money or
ders. He will be taken back TO Iowa.
stabbed in Election Fight.
La Sale, ILL.,, April 19.-ROy E.
Skeels. a telegraph operator, was stab
bed and fatally injured by Jack Hrib-
ernik in an east end saloon yesterday
afternoon as the result of an election
dispute. Fred MOnninger, who was
with Skeels, was also stabbed. but
will recover. Several others were hurt
in the free fight which followed the
stabbing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19

thing it would be right to compel the
road to give all shippers low rates."
asked Senator Dolliver.
In many cases. it would be right
and others unjust" replied Mr.. Mora
wetz. 1T would not be right to make
the stockholders suffer because some
agent had committed a wrong"
No "Agreement."
Senator Dolliver questioned Mr.
Morawetz about agreements between
the companies as to rates. The latter
replied that there were no agree
ments."
The railroad. he said, talked things
over and reached an understanding as
to what the rates would be from COM
petitive points. He said these rates
were fixed on remunerative basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
NOT LONG LIVED
Americans Do Not Live as Long
as Germans on the
Average.
MEDICAL MEN ARE TOLD
Greater Degree of Temperance Shown
to Have Little Effect in ProIong-
ing Longevity.

West Baden. April 19.-"Americans
are shorter liver than Germans" =" is the
conclusion reached by DR.. B. Laquer
in a paper on social hygiene in the
United States submitted today to the
international congress of medicine in
session here.
More Temperate.
Although more temperate in the
use of alcohol than Germans and
working an average of 10 per cent
shorter hours Americans are said
Lauqer. exhausted earlier in life
Visited Here.
DR.. Lauqer gave facts and the result
of inquiries made during visit to the
United States in 1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
OFFICERS WRECKED
BANK SENTENCED
Terms in Penitentiary For Those
Connected With Lorain
Institution.

Elyria, Ohio. April 19-E. F. Kanen,
former cashier of the closed Citizens
Savings bank of Lorain, today pleaded
guilty to embezzling the banks funds
and was sentenced to seven years in
the penitentiary H. B. Walker Dana
Walker. teller and bookkeeper respec-
lively. also pleaded guilty and were
sentenced To two years and six months
in the penitentiary. Judge Washburn.
life long friend of Kanen, was almost
overcome with emotion when sentenc-
ing the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19

where are camped numerous CORE
spondents of newspapers, he brought
his story intact There was no leak
age and all information obtained at
that place from a view OF a closely
rolled fresh bear skin which Chapman
transferred from his saddle TO the
car at the railway station
VIII Move Camp.
The Charlie Penny ranch. where the
hunting party Is now encamped. is in
the east divide. The party will move
TO the west divide Saturday or Mon,
day as il is reported game is more
plentiful there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
LEGISLATURE IN
WISCONSIN LOG
BLOCKADE CASE

Madison, Wis. April 19.-To avoid
possible bloodshed at Thornapple river
dam. Chippewa county. where John
Dietz is holding up by force millions
of logs of the Chippewa Boom & Log
company a bill was introduced in the
assembly today repeating the act for
the establishment of the dam. Many
armed men are on the scene but it is
hoped the bill introduced may solve
the difficulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19

ST. Petersburg. April 19.-The circu-
lation of revolutionary literature
among troops throughout Russia has
now spread TO regiments of the imper
ial guards and a general order has
been issued to the guards forbidding
them 20 read proclamations thrus;
into their hands in the streets OF lodg
ings or listen TO these allies OF Japan.
Funds For Railroad work.
The ministry of finance has assigned
S35. 900. 900 for new railroad construc-
ton in 1905.
II is understood the extension of the
zemstvo system to Siberia Is to be fol
lowed by a similar extension 10 the
Cascasus and Poland
One Way to- QuIet People.
Titaka. European Russia. April l9.-
The local zemstyo has passed resOlu-
tion. TO be forwarded TO the govern
ment that the means OF quieting the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
PIERPONT SEES ITALY KING
Is Thanked for Returning Stolen Cope
From Ascoli.

Rome, April 19.=King Victor EN-.
manuel today received in private aud
ience J. PierpOl,t Morgan who thanked
the king warmly for the grand Gordon
of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, he
wore. The king expressed personal
qualification at the generous act of
Morgan in returning to Ascon the cope
stolen from the cathedral there and
sold by an unknown person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
sIoodhounds capture euraIar.

Battle Greek. Mich. April 10
Tracked by blOodhounds for miles.
Tony Kent. an amateur burglar. was
captured yesterday at Athens. VIII
liam Norris. farmer. reported al day
break that he had been burgIarized.
BloodhOunds were put on the scent
All Of the stolen property was found
except q note for 800. which had been
thrown away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
SOLDIERS MUST NOT READ CIRCULARS
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT ADOPTS STOP OF
REVOLUTIONARY DOCTRINE = s35,oooOoo
BUILDING

people is to inaugurate Immediately
promised reforms. namely the convoca-
tion of a representative assembly and
the granting OF the liberty Of the press,
meetings. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
CARNEGIE'S NIECE SECRETLY Welded
NEWPORT RIDING MASTER A YEAR AGO
DUKE-wANTs


New York. April 19.-It became
known today that Andrew Carnegies
niece, Nancy, was secretly married
about a year ago to Riding Master
whom she met at Newport.
The story was confirmed by Mr.. Car
negie, who said:
Have No Objections.
The family has no objection to
the match. HEAVIER is an honest and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
MARKET AGAIN Is
SEVERELY AGITATED
Northern Securities Breaks and Car
ries Down the other Stocks
With II.

New York. April 19.-A four point
break in the price of Northern Secur-
tiles in the curb market caused a
downward plunge again this morning
in prices on exchange. Stocks were
freely unloaded in all directions and
there was considerable disorder iT
trading. There was no news TO ex-
plain the weakness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
Rumor Not Confirmed.

ST. Petersburg. April 19.-The re-
port that Baron de Rosen will succeed
Count Cassini. Russian ambassador to
the United States. is not confirmed at
the foreign Office here. No change is
at present contemplated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
Latest News Received in
Dispatches to Lon
don.
FAST CRUISERS OUT
Aims to Prey on Japanese Com
merce and Cause Togo
to Divide Fleet

London, April ia dispatch TO a
news agency from Toxic says:
Information received here is taken
to indicate the Russian squadron pro-
poses staying at Kamranh bay until
May :. Roiestvensky meanwhile is
sending out cruisers TO overhaul mer-
chantment proceeding along the trade
route to the straits of Formosa.
transports accompanying the Rus
sian squadron are reported to be ply
ing between Kamranh bay and Saigon
under the merchant flag of Russia"
Looking for Enemy.
London. April ia dispatch to
the Daily Mail from Manila says 16
Japanese cruisers and torpedo boat
destroyers were scouting off SamalOk
Point Tuesday morning. Six Russian
GOLFERS are reported to have been in
Lingayen gulf since Saturday. The
Mails correspondent at Singapore re-
ports that Russian agents have cut the
cable between FoOchow and Formosa.
Three war vessels of unknown ma
tionality were sighted at Batangas, in
the Philippines. according to other re-
ports.
Detaches Fast Cruisers.
Admiral Rojestvensky is said to have
detached three of his fast auxiliary
cruisers which formerly belonged to
the Hamburg American line, to harass
Japanese shipping and raid undefend-
ed parts of the Japanese coast, hoping
to compel Admiral Togo to weaken his
feet by sending cruisers to chase them.
Insist on Neutrality.
Annoy. Straits of Formosa. April 49,
The provincial officials held con
ference today and determined on the
course to be adopted in case the Rus
sian squadron appeared here. The of
ficials are prepared to insist on the
neutrality of thi' port being respected.
Jap shI. cop Running.
japanese ships which have been ply
ing between Annoy and the Island of
Formosa are not making their usual
trips.
The Japanese have a building here
filled with stores, supposed to be of
medical supplies.
shells Under Coal.
The British steamer Heathbank
which has been here since Feb. II is
said to have ammunition for light ar
tillery under a supposed cargo of coal
intended for the Russian squadron.
Denied Coal at MaurItius.
Port Louis. Island of Mauritius.
ApriI l9.-The German steamer Juliet
te which cleared from Diego Suarez,
Madagascar. April ii for Batavia.
Java. arrived today and asked for 900
tons of coal When 100 tons were
taken aboard the colonial officials stop
ped her taking any more pending in
structions from the home government.
The action is due TO statements of the
crew that the Juliette was carrying
stores to the Russian squadron in
China sea.
Launch Torpedo Boat Destroyer.
Toxic. April l9.-The torpedo boat
destroyer Xiii was launched at kuro
today.
Flag Sufficient.
Washington. April l9.-Rear Ad-
mYral Train. commander-in-chief of the
Asiatic squadron. has reported to the
navy department the disposition of yes
sells at points along the Philippine ISL
ands.
While the vessels. with the eXcep-
tion of the Wisconsin at OlongapO, are
but small gunboats, all carry the flag,
which it is believed would be sufficient
to enforce neutrality in waters conrig-
nous to the American possessions in
the far east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
NEW YORK MAN is HUSBAND
Bessie Davis, Actress, Not Wife of
Party Who Shot Her.

Philadelphia. Pa. April 1S.-Penn-
sylvania hospital officials have receiv-
ed word from q New York man who
says he is the husband of Bessie Da.
Wis. the chorus girl shot yesterday by
Edward Smedes. The police say
Smedes is not the woman's husband.
Miss Davis condition is critical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
BANKER GIVEN SIX YEARS
Sentenced For Fraud in Connection
With New York Institution

Buffalo. y. Y. April 19--Early W
Card. former president of the Medina
National bank. of Medina. y. Y. con
vieted of misappropriating funds and
making false returns 10 the comptroF
ier of the currency al Washington was
today sentenced 70. six years impris-
onment at Auburn prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
School Levy is Restricted.

Springfield. Ill. April 19.-The su-
preme court has decided in the case
Of the school inspectors of Joliet that
only the city council has power TO au
thorize school taxes. A similar decis
ion was rendered in a case from Ga
lena
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
HOCH MURDER TRIAL
BEGUN AT CHICAGO

Chicago. April 19.-Johann Hoch.
the self confessed bigamist. was plac-
ed on trial in the criminal court this
afternoon for the murder Of Mrs. Marie
WaIcker Hoch. one OF his wives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
FOUR UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS

Chicago, April 9.-Saloonkeeper
Herman ]. Pagels, wife and two wo-
men servants were found unconscious
from escaping gas today in Pagel's
home. The servants failed to recover
Pagel and wife are expected to sur
Viye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
NEW YORK BUTCHERS
BOOST MEAT PRICE

New York. April ia further ad-
vance Of one To two cents a pound in
meat mas beea agreed upon by the
west side butchers association here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
jefferson Better

West Palm Beach, Fla. April 10
The condition of Joseph Jefferson to-
day was reported better than yester-
day. He rested comfortably during
the night. The doctor is slightly en-
cOuraged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
DENTIST ON TRIAL AGAIN
Or. George Koch, of New Ulm, Mimi,
Accused of Murder.

Mankato. Mimi. April 19.-Dr.
George Koch, of New Ulm. Mimi, who
was once before tried on the charge of
numbering Dr. l. a. Gebhardt. was
again placed on trial today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19

upright young man. We would rather
Nancy had married a poor. honest man
than a worthless duke. We want no
rich men in our family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
Platt is Worse.

Washington. April 19.-The condi-
ton of Senator o. H. Plat is less IA
vorable today. He mad restless night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
Worry Kills Indicted Man.

Newcastle, Ind, April 19.-Township
Trustee S. w Compton, who recently
was indicted fol embezzlement of the
public funds, died last night from wor-
ry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
SITUATION COMPLICATED
BY AGENTS OF EQUITABLE
BURNED
TRYING TO ESCAPE

New Orleans, La. April l9-In an
attempt TO escape three prisoners fired
the parish jail at PontChatoula La.
Two of them were cremated and the
third was fatally burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
ROJESTvENSKY WILL STAY
IN KAMRANH TILL MAY 7.
OFFICERS
SEND RESERVATIONS

Washington. April 19.-The last of
10 designations in cases of pension
examiners implicated in alleged irreg-
ular granting of pensions was received
today by Commissioner Warner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19
THE WEATHE r

followed by showers Thursday; warm
er tonight Temperature at a. M, -;
mt $3.50 y. M. 62.
}. VI. SHERIER. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-19

While he came through New Castle.