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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
EDWIN H. CONGER YIELDS UP POST
AS U. S. AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO

is said Mr.. Conger will be sent on nc
such mission. the emergency having
passed.
Change of Plan n Puzzle.
While no official statement is OBJ
tainable here regarding that mission
there are reasons for the statement
that it either has been abandoned by
the president or that it has been de-
clined by Mr.. Conger.
Pressure of private business was
given. in his letter to the president. as
his reason for resigning. President
Roosevelt's reply expressed his graft
tude TO Mr.. Conger for his services,
both in China and Mexico. and accept
ed the resignation with regret
1t has not been determined definitely
yet who will succeed Mr.. COnger as
ambassador to Mexico. but it probably
will be David f. Thompson of Nebras-
ka now American ambassador to Bra
zil. 1t is known that Ambassador
Thompson desires the Mexico post.
In connection with the appointment,
the name of Francis B. LOomis. assist
ant secretary of state. has been men
toned. but it can be said pretty detin-
itely. that Mr. LOOmiS Will not be ap-
pointed. His resignation as assistant
secretary of state may be expected at
any time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE
OF MUNICIPALITIES
Holding Ninth Annual Convention at
Toledo, Ohio, With 500 Dele
gates.

Toledo. Ohio. Aug. 23.-Five hundred
delegates representing cities and
towns of all sections of the country,
were present today at the opening ses-
sion of the ninth annual convention of
the League of American Municipali-
ties. The convention closes Friday.
Mayor Finch. of Toledo. welcomed
the delegates. and Mayor William Gro
lius, of Joliet, H., president of the
league, dealth with the achievements
of the league and its opportunities for
future usefulness.
The report of Secretary Mac Vicar
shows all expenses paid and a balance
in the hands of the treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

Of the back door of the Taggart home
or out Of any other back door except
his own. He denied going TO see Mrs
Taggart when her husband had been
detailed on food duty in May, 1903. in
Kansas City. Gen. Miner denied EN-
phatically any conspiracy with others
TO falsely lmprison the major at Fort
LeaYenworth.
Thought TnEEart Crazy.
Gen. Miner described the famous
scene at Leavenworth when he had
Taggart brought before him on the
day after the trouble occurred between
the major and Mrs. Taggart- Capt.
Poore officially reported the matter 10
him ne said When he asked Taggart
about il the major said he must have
been crazy and spoke OF Mrs. Taggari
as white az the driven snow and
called God as a witness that he had
never struck his wife before. He said
he did not prefer charges against Tag
CART for court martial. but he went 20
Taggart's home and Mrs. Iaggart
pleaded with him for the sake % the
children not 70 prefer those charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
OFFICERS
Fraternal Congress Chooses
Leaders in Sessions at
Mackinac Island.
MRS. VAN CALDER HAS PAPER
Committee Named to Aid in Giving
Publicity to All Proceed
ings.

MackinaC Island. Mich. Aug. 23.-A
committee was appointed by the press
section of the fraternaI congress TO
prepare recommendations for a bureau
of publicity. The section yesterday af-
ternoon presented eX-President Z. y.
Haag and retiring President Emma r.
Bowers. of the Modern Maccabees,
with ivory gaYels. Papers were read
by e. \. Hagen, Philadelphia; Flor
ence L. Van Calder. and J. l.. Mitchell,
I of Washington. New officers were
elected as follows:
President-G. y. Gerard, Tribe of
Ben Hur. Charlottesville, Ind
Vice Presidents. II. TattersalI,
Heptasophs. Baltimore.
Secretary and Treasurer-A. T.. Ste,
venson, |. o. F.
In Medical section.
At the medical section meeting pa
pers were read by w. w. Hitchcock,
Los Angeles, Cal; Susan Rose. NJ. D..
and w X Harrison. Chicago. The sec
ton elected these officers:
President-Susan + Rose.
Vice Presidents-Dr. c. Millard and
DR. Dawson.
Secretary-Dr. Frances Morrel, Chi
cago
Treasurer-Dr. Tabbert Slenau
Officers elected by the law section
are:
President-OlnB Bryan. Baltimore.
Vice President - William B. RisSe.
Carthage, Ill.
Secretary and TreasWer-CarlOs s.
HARDY Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
MURDER IN STREET
Mrs. s. E. Mize, of New York,
Shot Down by Chicago
Footpad.
SHE OFFERED RESISTANCE
Ordered to Give UP Purse, She Gave
Battle, Depending on Others
to Help Her.

Chicago, Aug. % Mrs. S. f. Mize,
of New York City, was murdered last
night by a robber, while taking a walk
in one of the notable residence dis
tricts on the south side in company
with Mrs. +. F. Wilson, of Las Cruces,
n NJ. At the corner of Fifty-ninth
street and Washington avenue they
were confronted by man who de-
manded their money and valuables.
Many People Near.
All about the neighborhood people
were sitting upon verandas and in the
front yards of their residences, and
Mrs. Mize, evidently expecting help
from some of them. vigorously attacked
the robber, at the same time calling
loudly for help. Mrs. Wilson ran back
towards her hotel
Mrs. Mize was able to utter just two
cries for aid, when the robber shot her
through the head, killing her instantly.
The murderer escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
JAPANESE WILLING TO COMPROMISE;
RUSSIA STILL DELAYS FINAL ANSWER
ROOSEVELT'S PLAN INVOLVES PURCHASE
BY RUSSIA OF A PART OF SAKHALIN

Portsmouth, Aug. 23.-The Associa
ted Press is now in position to re-
veal substantially the suggestion OF
President Roosevelt for breaking the
existing deadlock in the peace negotia-
tiOns. and rescuing the conference from
failure. His solution would ingenious
ly permit satisfaction of the Japanese
demands for reimbursement for costs
of the war and at the same time enable
Russia TO face the world with the
declaration that she had not ceded a
foot Of territory or paid a kopeck of
war tribute 10 the victor
solution Advanced Before.
The solution is the one which has
heretofore been described in the Asso-
ciated Press dispatches as the natural
and logical compromise. Tersely stat
ed, 1t consists of an agreement by Rus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
OFFICERS AsKLONGER TERMS
American Order of Foresters Also
Urged to Increase Tax.

Buffalo. y. Y, Aug. 23.-RepOrts of
the supreme officers were read at to-
days session of the ninth biennial con
vention of the American Order of For
esters. The report of Supreme Chief
Ranger Kelley showed an increase in
the grand and state courts. He recon-
mended an increase in the per capita
tax. a reduction in the number of rep
Tesentatives and the extension of the
four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
fever SITUATION OUTSIDE
new ORLEANS ALARMING
HAS NO INTENTION
OF RISKING A DIVE

Oyster Bay. Aug. 2S.-Trials of the
submarine torpedo boat Plunger in the
presence of President Roosevelt Will
probably take place Friday or SaJur-
day. While he is interested in the per
formances, the chief executive has no
intention of being aboard of her during
the trials or of going down with her
when she makes a dive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Solution Advanced Before

lieve is personally in sympathy with
the compromise suggested, went to
! the conference prepared to spar for
time"
More Delay Expected.
1t was believed at the conclusion of
the sitting today adjournment would
be taken over tomorrow upon some
pretext or other in order TO give Witte
opportunity TO hear further from his
government.
high Russian summed up the situ-
alton this morning with the words:
There is still hope"
Commissioners willing.
Almost to man the members of the
Russian mission would personally fav-
or the compromises suggested by the
president. In their opinion it offers
an honorable road to peace.
But they are powerless if the emper-
or and his advisers stand firm The
Russians realize the turn events have
taken will put their country in a diff
cult position if a rupture comes now.
Ready 10 Compromise.
Japan will stand before the world
as not implacable. but ready to accept
a compromise on the two main issues
by the agreement 10 practically yield
in whole or in part, Article (the ces-
sion of Sakhalin), while obtaining in
substance, if not in form, Article 9,
remuneration for the cost of the war;
Should Russia refuse this solution
which will enable her to maintain quite
correctly that she ceded neither terri
tory or paid war tribute. they believe
nothing can prevent the worlds YER
dict from being against them.
Expected the Suggestion.
Ii was the general understanding be
fore the conference met that Baron
Komura would suggest the cOmpro-
mise. but the fact that Witte was not
prepared to make a final response
might lead to a change of program.
Diplomatic maneuvering might be the
order of the day and the question of
signing the protocols which was the
official business before the conference
might be employed TO secure the
necessary delay.
Part Not OmcIaI.
II should be understood the presi-
dents suggested line of compromise
will not appear officially before the
conference. What he has done has
been done in name. if not in fact. be-
hind the scenes. He has labOred with
each side separately. He has secured
the acquiesenCe of Japan and accord
ing to the general understanding Off
cially his solution would be offered in
conference as the proposition of Japan.
Can Only Ask Time.
Should Japan formally propose the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
FATALITIES RESULT
FROM COAST BLAZE
Three Firemen Fatally Injured and
Several Persons Missing at
OroVilIe, Cal.

Oroville. Cal, Aug. 23.-Fire, which
for time threatened to wipe out the
entire city early today destroyed an
entire block. Several firemen were
badly injured, three fatally. a num-
Der of people are reported missing. The
loss is $150,0O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
INDIANA'S HEAVY MAN DIES
Philip krrish suceumbs to Dropsy and
the Hot Weather,

Indianapolis, Aug. 23.-Philip Krrigh
known as ''Indiana's 70O-pound man. -
died yesterday at his home in Stiles
Vile He had been i'll for several
months with dropsy and suffered great
ly during the hot weather
For several years KTrigh was in the
employ of a circus. where he was ex-
hibited as the largest man in the
world. His weight often reached 775
pounds He was over six feet high.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Castro Is Cordial.

Caracas. Venezuela, Aug. 23.-Wil-
liam A. Russell, the new American
minister. yesterday presented his ere
dentials TO President Castro by whom
he was cordially received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
GEN. MINER SPENDS DAY ON THE STAND
DENYING THE CHARGES OF IMPROPERLY
AS WITNESS TAeeART DIVORCE EMPHATcALLY RE
flutes ALLEGATIONS OF PLAINTIFF AND EXPLAINS
LEAVENWoRTH.

Wooster. Ohio. Aug. 23-Denying in
the most emphatic manner that he had
al any time taken any liberties whatso-
ever with Mrs. Taggart. Brigadier Gen.
Charles Wright Miner. L. 5. A, retired.
OF Columbus, Ohio. yesterday testified
in the famous divorce case. Miner is
named as one of the correspondents
and is accused not only OF undue at
tention TO Mai. Taggart's wife. but also
of having imprisoned the plaintin at
Fort Ieavenworth upon false charges
Were Far Apart.
He was asked about the famous din
ner party AT which the first alleged
improperly between himself and Mrs
Taggart took place. Miner said he sat
at the head of the table, which was "a
inches wide. and that the events which
were alleged TO have laken place un-
deTneath the table did not come of.
he said he had called 10 see Mrs Tag
gart upon one occasion only and that
was 70 deliver a message from his
wife. This took 20 minutes. he said.
He denied that he had ever gone out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
FOOTRACE CAUSE OF DEATH
Son of Clinton Mayor Dies as Result of
Internal Injuries.

Clinton. Iowa. Aug 23.-JOhn Peter
son. son of Mayor James Peterson OF
Clinton. is dead as a result of internal
injuries received in fall while run
ming a footrace at a picnic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
IN FAVOR OF JOINT STATEHOOD
indians in Convention Desire Admis-
sion of Territories as One.

Muskogee. /. T, Aug 23.-Resolu-
tions declaring for immediate state
hood for Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory as one state were adopted yes
terday by the statehood and cOnstitu-
tional convention of the Indians Of the
Five Civilized Tribes. a committee
was appointed To draft a constitution
for presentation to the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Sadie Mac Wins First.

Readville, Mass. Aug 23.-Sadie
Mac won the first heat in the Massa-
chusetts $4,000 stake race today IN
2;0614; kidsshay second, Zephyr third.
Kindsshay won the second heat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
HOLD TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
Ward and Wright Defeat Alexander
and Hackett in Doubles.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 23.-Ward and
Wright, the champions, today defeated
Alexander and Hackett, challengers.
for the United States tennis champion
ship in doubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
SMALL TOWNS WORST
One Reports TWO-thirdS of
Population Stricken and
Helpless.

New Orleans. Aug. 23.-The yellow
fever conditions within New Orleans
are now completely overshadowed by
those without the city.
The saddest of the reports come
from the small towns adjacent TO New
Orleans. where in some instances the
inhabitants are absolutely helpless be-
cause of lack of medical attention and
otherwise inadequate to cope with the
fever
TwO-Thirds Stricken.
Levill. with a population of 500. re-
ports nearly twothirds of the popula-
tion stricken and only one doctor TO
attend them.
The inhibition on the transportation
of freight is also beginning to tell on
the food supplies in localities depend
ent on New Orleans.
Quarantine Against Louisiana.
Little Rock. Ark. Aug. 23.-A strict
quarantine against the entire state OF
Louisiana was ordered yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
SHANTY BOAT HIT
AND FAMILY BROWNS
Tragedy in River Near MaysVIIIe,
KY, The Result of a Col
lision. a

Maysville. Ky, Aug. 23.-News
reached here today of the probable
drowning of a man named Gates and
his wife and five children in the river
between Maysville and Dover. A tow
boat struck Gates shanty boat, demol-
ishing it, and the whole family
drowned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Eastern Men Best.

Newport, r. l.. Aug. 22.-At yester-
days tennis tournament in the dou-
bles for the championship of the Unit
ed States F. B. Alexander and II. II.
Hackett, eastern champions, defeated
Kreigh Collins and II. p. Waidner,
western champions. Hackett and Alex
ander are today playing Ward and
Wright for the championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
NEW YORK YACHT is WINNER
EImira u First in Spin from Marble
head to Halifax.

Halifax Aug. 23.-The schooner
yacht EImina II. OF the New York
Yacht club won the ocean yacht race
OF 357 miles from Marblehead to Hall
fax
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Alleged Murderess Exonersted.

Ottumwa, Iowa. Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Mary
Harris, charged with the murder of her
husband. James Harris. was discharg
ed AT the preliminary hearing. Harris
was found dead Aug with bullet
hole in his head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
THROWN FROM BUGGY; DIES
Former Illinois Pastor Meets Death in
California.

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 23.-Emil
H. Rabb. formerly of Illinois. pastor
of the Zion German church of this city.
was thrown from his buggy and in
iured. He died two hours later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

Poltava. the Tango: the Bayan. the
Aso; the Pailada, the Tsugaru. and the
VaTiag, the SOya
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Strikes Decreasing.

Warsaw. Aug. 23.-The strike in the
factories is decreasing and wholesale
arrests have been made including lead
ing members of the Polish socialist
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
President Accepts Resignation
With Regret---NO Trip
to China.
SUCCESSOR NOT YET NAMED
Advances Pressure of Business As
Reason for the
Step.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 23.-Edwin H.
Conger, ambassador to Mexico. has re-
signed and President Roosevelt has
accepted his resignation, to take effect
Oct. IS.
1t was thought some time ago that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Jsps Rechristen Russ snips,

Toxic. Aug 2S.-The imperial navy
department has rechristened the cap
tured wsrshtps as follows, The Peres
Wet has been named the Sagami: the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
LOOMS Resumes Duties.

Washington. Aug. 23.-Acting Sec
retary of State Loomis today resumed
his duties as acting secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

Portsmouth, NJ. r., Aug. 23.- The
following official statement was made ::
"At todsy's sitting of the conference
protocols were signed in due form, af-
ter which the conference adjourned
until Saturday"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 23.-American
Ambassador Meyer went this afternoon
to Peterhof, where he was received in
audience by the emperor. The audi
ence concerns possible conclusion Of
peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

compromise, Witte can only ask for
time TO consult his government for the
last time.
He will give no absolute final an
swer today
The peace conference adjourned at
1915 p. m.
Considered Hopeful Sign.
Portsmouth, Aug 23-The cable
from St. Petersburg announcing Am
bassadOr Meyer had an audience
with the emperor this morning is
considered here as one of the
most hopeful signs which has
thus far developed in connection
with the presidents efforts to bring
the belligerents to a compromise.
That the president should have
asked Meyer TO make a personal ap-
peal to the emperor in his name shows
how terribly in earnest the president
is and by those who understand the
situation at st. Petersburg, possible
good results of such direct appeal are
fully appreciated.
Did Not Get Together.
The meeting this morning was in re-
ality not a meeting of the plenipotenti-
aries at all. The secretaries of the
respective missions were still in dis
pute over the text of the protocol and
the plenipotentiaries remained in their
private quarters while the secretaries
were trying to straighten out their diff
ferences. 1t is understood the plenipo-
tentiaries will go into formal mission
this afternoon TO take up the protocol
in full, deciding any disputes.
Was a Dispute.
This mornings adjournment was Of
ficially explained 70 have been due TO
the development of a divergence OF
views in the text of the protocol. The
secretaries contended some corrections
suggested by the Russians TO which 1t
was understood the Japanese had
agreed to had not been made.
When this situation developed it was
decided 10 read the protocol in full and
decide the disputed points in confer
ence. The work was not concluded,
and at 1915 the conference recessed
until 2:30.
To Present Plan.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 23.-It is stated
that Komura has agreed 10 offer at the
session this morning the president s
compromise proposition. 4 high au-
thority believed it impossible that a
final rupture can come today, no mat
ter what the character of the empeT-
or's final instructions to Witte may be.
IF the negotiations can be prolonged
into next week" said he, so much
pressure will be brought TO bear upon
the emperor that he viii not be able
to resist"
Hopeful at Berlin.
Berlin. Aug. 23.-The foreign Office
| looks upon the possibilities of peace as
more favorable today than they were
yesterday, but no predictions are
made
Paris Relieved.
Paris, Aug. 2S.-Reports from Ports
mouth today indicating prospects OF
mutual concessions restored q feeling
Of confidence in Official and financial
! circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Peace Conference Makes
No Progress at Morn
ing Session.
HOPE GROWS STRONGER
Presidents Plan Avoids Tech
nicaI Objections, Yet At
tainS Desired Ends.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 23.- The
peace ENJOYS reassembled at o'clock,
half an hour in advance of the time set
for the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

Portsmouth, Aug. 23.-The peace
conference adjourned at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

oyster Bay, Aug. 23.-President
Roosevelt sent a long message to Am
bassador Meyer Monday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

6aoSHuOi "fObddy
ence Of the peace plenipotcntiaries be
gan at $50 a. m.
Tension Excessive.
Excessive tension are the words
which should be used to describe the
situation this morning There were
evidences of excitement in both camps
as the chiefs and attaches made prep
arations for their departure
Guests show Agitation.
The summer guests at the hotel were
as agitated as the foreigners. and the
crowds on the veranda to witness the
departure of the plenipotentiaries for
the navy yard were larger than any
since the conference began.
The popular belief was that today
would decide the issue, but the Asso-
ciated Press had what it considered
certain warrant for the statement that
such would not be the case
Could Not Accept.
Were It go TO a complete showdown
of hands, a rupture was certain since
the long cablegram instructions which
Mr.. Witte received from his govern
ment last night would not permit ac-
cepting the compromise which it was
understood Japan was prepared to of
fer this morning as a result Of the
presidents heroic endeavors to save
the conference
RumOr Confirmed.
The rumor telegraphed by the As
sociated Press after midnight was con-
firmed this morning. but 1t requires
an important explanatory statement.
The cablegTam from St. Petersburg
was sent before it had communicated
TO the emperor the contents of com
munications from President Roosevelt
delivered 10 him yesterday afternoon.
Hence. IL was not necessarily to be
accepted as the emperor'S last word.
and Witte. who, there is reason TO be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
Paris ReIieNed.

Paris. Aug. 2S.-Reports from Ports
mouth today indicating prospects of
mutual concessions restored a feeling
Of confidence in Official and financial
circles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

compromise. Witte can only ask for
time TO consult his government for the
last time
He will give no absolute final an
swer today.
The peace conference adjourned at
12:15 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23
To Present plan.

Berlin, Aug. 23.-The foreign Office
looks upon the possibilities of peace as
more favorable today than they were
yesterday, but no predictions are
made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

Portsmouth, Aug 23-The confer
ence of the peace plenipotcntiaries be
gan at $50 a. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-23

is said Mr. Conger will be sent on no
such mission. the emergency having
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