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Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
CARNEGIE'S LIBRARYS
AGGREGATE S39,325,24O
Horace White at seIolt. Wis, Dedica.
tion Says a Total of 1920 Build
ings Have Been Given.

Beloit. Wis, Jan. 6.--Andrew Carne-
gle has given or pledged himself to
give 1920 library buildings at an ag-
gregate cost of S39.325.2fo. These fig
ures were given by FORAGE White. of
New York. who represented Mr.. Car
negie here at the dedication of the
$4,000 library building, the gift of Mr..
Carnegie. OF the Carnegie libraries
779 are in the United States. OF the
total outlay, $29 1894. .0SG or practically
three-fourths of the whole, has been
expended in this country. about $6,000,-
900 in England, about $2.000,000 in
Scotland, and STATS 500 in Canada.
The proportion of the total population
which Mr.. Carnegie has supplied with
library facilities is, for the aggregate
of the English speaking race, a little
more than Is per cent and that is the
percentage for the United States, for
England and for Canada taken sepa-
rately.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
They WITHDRAWN
Signers of Presentment Against
Bishop Talbot Re
tract.
INSIST THEY HAVE PROOF
Charges When They See
Fit. =

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 6.-J. Freder
ick Jenkinson, one of The presenters
of Bishop Talbot arrived here last
night and handed to Rev. DR.. Bodine,
president of the board of inquiry, a
paper Withdrawing the presentment
The presenterS reserve the right To-
draw up a new presentment based on
the charges contained in the one now
withdrawn. if Talbot does not himself
ask for trial
Board VIII Meet Anyway.
After reading the withdrawal. DIR.
Bodine said The charges against
the bishop OF central Pennsylvania
having been withdrawn by the Ne
senters it has been hoped that ar
rangements may be made whereby n
meeting of the board of inquiry could
be avoided. AS this has been found
impracticable the meeting will take
place as directed by the presiding bish-
op at 10 a. IN. Tuesday, Jan. 10. The
place of meeting will be in mansion
house in city of Reading
Proof Was Thought Sufficient.
The withdrawal says in part: I'VE
are in possession of such proof that
is sufficient in our opinion to put Right
Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, ID. ID. l.. l., D..
upon his trial. We believed, and still
believe. that the grounds are sufficient
to put the accused bishop upon his
trial The Charges were formulated
in order that the manifest scandal in
the church and disgrace of the office
by said Right Rev. Ethelbert Talbot
should be inquired into by the board
of inquiry in expectation and belief
that the board would direct the church
advocate to prepare a presentment to
be signed by such of the board as
agree thereto"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
WHACKS DIVORCE
Gov. Durbin, of Indiana, Sees
Danger to So
ciety.

indianapolis, Jan. G.-Winfred t.
Durbin returning governor of Indiana
in his annual message to the legisia-
ture today said:
"The time has come for the appli-
cation of drastic remedial measures TO
the plague of corruption which is fast
ening itself upon our political fabric
to an extent appalling TO those who
.ook forward TO the ultimate in the
sort of progress that has been made
along these lines in recent years"
He suggests the advisability Of a
law prohibiting the remarriage of di
vorced persons for a reasonable per
iod after the decree and the substi-
tuition of separate maintenance IN
many cases.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
TITLE TO TOWN OF $500
INHABITANTS WIPED OUT
Peculiar State Of Affairs in Oklahoma
Town Causes Rush Of Land
Grabbers.

Muskogee. /. T, Jan. 6.-The inter
Tor department yesterday declared
Boynton. a town 81 miles west of here,
a government townsite. This opens it
for original settlement and as soon
as the news reached Boynton. the wild
est excitement prevailed. Men began
to jump town lots which have been
built upon. The citizens armed them
selves TO protect property and officers
are being rushed to the scene 10 pre-
vent riot and bloodshed.
The town was settled on what was
known as o dead claim and now has
population of $500. Now that il is
declared a government townsite. the
former titles are worthless.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
NOTED ECONOMIST is DEAD
Henry varnum Poor, Foremost Author
ity in United States.

Boston, Jan. 6.-Henry Varnum
Poor, foremost authority in the Unit
ed States on railroad and financial af-
fairs, died yesterday at his home in
Brookline, where he had been resi-
dent since 1865. His death was the
indirect result of an accident which he
suffered three weeks ago when he fell
on the ice and broke his ankle. The
shock affected his heart. From early
youth Mr.. Poor was a close student OF
economic and political subjects, OF
which he wrote extensively and with
such success that his works are stan
dard in railroad, financial and legisla-
tive fields. He was the oldest grad
uate of BowdOin college.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
RISING sun CASE
BRINGS CONVICTION
James Gillespie Sentenced For Life
For the Murder of His
Sister.

Rising Sun, Ind, Jan. 6.-James Gil
lespie, who, with his sister, Mrs. Belle
Seward, and Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Bar
bour, was indicted for the murder Of
his twin sister. Elizabeth Gillespie, was
found guilty last night and sentenced
to life Imprisonment. The other de-
PENDANTS will be tried separately. The
trial lasted over five weeks. Miss
Elizabeth Gillespie was shot and kill
ed last December in the parlor of her
home while she was preparing to en-
tertain the Women's Literary club.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
FIFTY DOCTORS MAY
HAVE PERISHEO AT SEA
Steamer Athos With Delegates to Pam
American Congress is
Overdue.

Colon, Jan. G.-The steamer Athos,
which sailed from Baltimore with SO
delegates to the Pan-American medical
congress, now in session at Panama
is three days overdue and much anx
iety is felt here.
The steamer sailed on Dec. 2S and
was due here on Jan. 2. Severe storms
have been sweeping across the Carib-
bean sea, and it is feared that the
Athos may have been blown out OF its
course
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06

Denver, Jan. 6.-At IL this morning
the legislature went into joint session
Confusion at once resulted when Lieut.
Gov. Haggott, the presiding officer OF
the senate, took a position beside
Speaker Dickson to direct the joint
session. Dickson refused to give way
Finally a motion to adjourn was made
and seconded.
Split on Vote.
Ii came to vote, the ayes and noes
sounding in about equal volume.
THE ayes have it. and the joint
session is dissolved" shouted Hag-
gott.
THE noes have it, and the motion
is lost" shouted Dickson.
Whack went the lieutenant COVER
nor's gavel. 1.-The assembly is dis
solved" he shouted.
THE assembly is not dissolved,
called the speaker.
Senators Leave.
Senators. headed by the lieutenant
governor, left the chamber amid great
confusion.
Dickson refused to recognize the
PA'"iHS ou' VI the senate anu ueciaTeu
the joint session still in progress.
Place i'm Committees Hands.
Denver, Jan. 6-At the Joint caucus
of the republican members of the leg
islature, which continued until this
morning. it was decided to place the
gubernatorial contest in the hands of
a committee of Is, which will make an
investigation in the alleged frauds
committed at the election in Denver.
and report recommending the policy
to be pursued.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
DIXON LAWYER IS MISSING
Last Seen on Sept. S, When He Start.
ed for Chicago With Big Sum.

Dixon, ILL.,. Jan. 6.-Friends of John
c. Gray. a leading member of the Lee
county bar and OF the local lodges OF
Elks and Masons. are at loss TO &C
count for his sudden disappearance
He was last seen here on Sept. 8
when he was paid a large sum of mon
ey by United States District Attorney
Bethea. He then stated he was going
TO Chicago. The only explanation Civ
en- is that he must have met with foul
play in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
HACKIE COT HAUL
Forty thousand in Bonds Al
legged Taken in Baggage
at New York.

New York. Jan. 6.-Mrs. W. l. Cum
ningham. a young woman claiming Chi
cago as her home. has reported to the
police that baggage stolen from her
Tuesday last contained $4,000 worth
OF negotiable bonds. in addition to
clothing and jewelry valued at $l.400.
As yet no trace of the expressman
whom she engaged TO take the baggage
10 the railroad station has been found.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
TRACED UP TO- THE DOOR
Strong Evidence Against Accused in
New Ulm Murder Trial.

New Ulm, Mimi, Jan. Elm the trial
of Dr. Koch, for the murder of his
rival dentist, Dr. Gebhardt, yesterday
the prosecution produced a witness
who traced the movements of Koch on
the fatal night. He was last seen at
the foot of the steps to Gebhardt's Of
fee. five minutes before the murder.
Steps were heard ascending immedi-
ately afterward.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
LAST OF THOMAS
Great Orchestra Leaders Re
mains Consigned to
Vault at Chicago.
WILL BURY AT new YORK
Musical Library, Finest in America,
to Be Given to Chicago In
stitutions.

Chicago. Jan. 6.-The funeral OF
Theodore Thomas in st. James Episco
pal church took place today with sim
pie rites. BY request of the family no
floral offerings were sent. The serv.
ices were largely attended by musi.
clans and representative Chicagoans.
The remains were placed in a vault at
Graceland cemetery. where they will
remain until forwarded for interment
to New York
To Dispose Of Library.
Chicago. Jan. G-The announce.
ment OF a public bequest of Theodore
Thomas unique musical library-a
rare collection of scores and parts
and manuscripts from the famous mas
ters-is to- be made within month
During his entire career the leader
collected scores and manuscripts.
many of which were presented to- him
by the authors. The library is valued
at 100000. Every year he added to
it, with the result that il is the most
valuable and extensive private collec.
ton of it's kind in America.
Some of the original scores of Wag-
ner. List. and other composers. it is
said. will be presented to the pubic
A collection of programs Of
every concert Mr.. Thomas ever gave.
preserved in book form, possibly will
be donated TO the Newberry library.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
WILL GO TO SUPREME COURT
Northern Securities Case Will be Car
ried up by Hartman.

New York, Jan. 6.-That the North
ern Securities case will be taken up
to the United States supreme court on
a writ of certiorari. by Hartman and
the interests allied with him is an
nounced by counsel for the Hartman
faction. The counsel said that appli-
cation for a writ will be made to the
supreme court as soon as the court re-
convenes.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
MACHEN APPEALS HIS CASE
Will Carry it Up to the United States
Supreme Court

Washington, Jan. 6.-Attorney Syme
for a w. Machen and others involved
with him in the conspiracy alleged to
have been entered into to defraud the
postoffice department. today filed an
application for a writ of certiorari in
the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
The PRESIDENT ENTERTAINS
At the First Cabinet Dinner of the
Season at the White House.

Washington. d. c.. Jan. 6.-The cab,
met dinner, the first of formal evening
social functions at the White house
for the season of 1905. took place last
night when more Gan so guests en-
joyed the hospitality of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. Dinner was held in
the state dining room.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
ASSURED
BETWEEN FRANCE
AND MOROCCANS

Washington. Jan. G.-France and
Morocco have settled their recent mis-
understanding and the French minister
at Tangier is proceeding TO the court
of the sultan for an audience This
news comes TO the state department
from American Vice Consul Phillip, at
Tangier. He says no foreigners will
leave the capital in view of the out
look for peace.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Oysters Petrifysin stomach.

Wapakoneta. o.. Jan. 6.-Too much
banqueting is given as the cause OF
the death of NJ. ID. Rouch of Cleveland.
who died at Botkins, village near
here. At a banquet of Woodmen Mr..
Rouch ate raw oysters. which. doctors
say. partly petrified in his stomach
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
sW0RE, DRANK, NOR SMOKED
Gibson County, Ind, Treasurer
Dead, Nevertheless.

Evansville, Ind. Jan. 6.-F. ID. s.
Knowles. the county treasurer of Glib
son county. Ind. 60 years old. died
here yesterday. He had never tasted
liquor or tobacco nor had he swore
during his life.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Bio Schools Agree to Debate.

Columbus. O.. Jan G.-The Ohio
state university has entered into an
agreement with the Universities of II.
linoIs and Indiana to form a new inter.
state debating league Two debates a
year will be held.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
TALK OF FORESTS AND MINES
Topic at Concluding Session Of the
Forest Congress.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Importance Cf
public forest lands to mining was the
theme today at the concluding session
of the American forest congress. Capt
Seth Bullock, of SouA Dakota. super
visor of the Black Hills forest re,
serve. discussed the effect of the con-
servative of the forest reserve admin
istration on mining development.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
More Denverites Sentenced.

Denver, Jan. G. The supreme courf
today sentenced Patrick Higgins, w.
w. Dague. George Kern and James w.
Campbell, charged with Interference
in the recent election, to three and
four months in Jail.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
STRIKERS MAKE TROUBLE
Clash With Cossacks in Caucasia and
Several Deaths Result.

Baku, Caucasus, Jan. 6.-An encoun
ter between strikers and Cossacks took
place at Balakany, Transcaucasia, yes
terday. Six strikers and one Cossack
were killed and many persons wound
ed.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
THREE TRAINS IN
A NEW YORK REAR
END COLLISION

New York, Jan. 6.-One railroad
workman was killed and half dozen
passengers seriously injured in rear
end collision. in which three trains
clashed together. on the Ninth avenue
elevated railroad structure during rush
hours early today.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Steamer is FIoated.

New York. Jan. 6.-The steamship
Prinz Adelbert. with passengers and
general cargo. which ran aground in
the lower bay early today. was fioated
of the mud bank safely at this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
SPRINGFIELD, MASS,
CITY HALL BURNS

Springfield. Mass. Jan 6.-The city
hall. valued at over $4,000. was COM
pletely destroyed by fire today
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
TAKE $1,000 FROM A SAFE
Overlook $3.50 in Grocery Store Rob-
berry in vaIIonia, Ind.

Bedford. Ind, Jan. 6.-The grocery
store of Hunsucker & Co. at Valionia
was robbed yesterday of $1,000. The
thieves overlooked $3.50 In small
change. A reward OF $500 is offered.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
FIRE AT ROCKVILLE, CAN
Carnegie Plant is Destroyed-Losso ot
$500, 900.

Brockville, Ont, Jan. G.-The plant
of the Canada Carriage company was
destroyed by fire last night. loss $780,
900.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
NAN PATTERSON
IS DENIED BAIL
PENDING TRIAL

New York, Jan. 6.-Justice Green.
baum, in the state supreme court, to.
day denied the application of Nan Pat.
terson for bail pending new trial on
the, charge of the murder of Caesar
Young.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Joint Session of Colorado
Legislature Turbu-
lent One.
THE SENATORS BOLT
Gov. Peabody Wins In First
Round of Governorship
Contest.

Denver, Jan. 6.-The followers of
Gov. Peabody gained a victory today
in the first of the fight over the can
the greatest confusion they passed a
resolution creating a committee Of IS
members, IL of whom are republicans
and three Of whom are democrats to
canvass the vote and make tally re-
ports to the house and senate with a
final report not later than Monday
morning.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06

the fall of Port Arthur. attributed IL to
the emperors illustrious virtue. and
thanked Nogi and the third army for
their glorious achievement
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
VIII Return Sia Naxnsaki.

Toxic. Jan. 6.-Gen. Stoessel and
other Russian officers. who will leave
Port Arthur on parole. will return via
Nagasaki.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Cr~dIs Emperor ssIIi.

Toxic. Jan 6.-The diet at a special
session today adopted a resolution fe-
licitating the emperor on the success
Of the years campaigning climaxed by
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
MORE Cash
IS REQUIRED
President Calls Confer
ence to Bring Up
the Subject.
CLASH IN THE HOUSE
Several Bills Embodying I'm
pOrtant Legislation In
tr0duced.
CLASH IN The HOUSE

Washington, Jan. G.-The house
passed the fortifications bill without
amendment and adjourned until Mon
day
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
ksropstkis Aggressive.

Oku's Headquarters. Jan. 6.-Durine
the last three days the Russian bonn.
bardment has been the heaviest IN
six weeks. For two days following
the fall OF Port Arthur hardly a sho,
was fired Since then many heavy
guns have been brought into use and
there has been firing almost constant
ly. The front Is unchanged and there
Is no indication of a movement being
made In the near future
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
Clearing HarbOr Mouth.

The Japanese navy is removing
mines and hulks at the harbor mouth
All forts have been taken over by the
japanese.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
TIE Weather.

Partly cloudy; snow; Saturday, fair.
Slight change in temperature. Temper
ature at 2 q. m. 10; at2:3o p. M, "a.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
OmcIaiIy Denied.

Port Arthur. Jan. Only 80 Rus
sian officers have accepted parole. All
regular Russian troops have marched
out OF Port Arthur and will leave for
Port Dalny today. Japanese troops en-
tered the city yesterday to keep order.
None of the combatants were allowed
the option OF remaining at Port Ar
thur
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-06
sends I'm Nominations.

Washington. Jan. 6.-The president
today sent to the senate the nomina-
tions OF Arthur l.. Saksorn, for district
Judge of the west district Of Wiscor-
son, and Harold L. Lyon. of Minnesota.
consul at Chungking. China.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16
NEW YORK.

Professional sentiment on the market
is probably not as bearish as it has
been. There has been very little money
GA the short side. The routing Of a
confident short interest in Union Pa
enc ooapeless mas gwen !, the pear Ear
cover slowly. There is always a point
at which the professional element will
abandon its prejudices and go with the
swing of a market. That point may
not have been reached, but certain ex-
periences this week, notably in Union
Pacific, appear to have made the bear
fident.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16

LOUIS FITZGERALD,
CHAUNcEY NJ. DEpRW,
WIN. 4. WHEELOCK,
H. c. DEMING.
CORNELIUS n. BLISS,
GEO. Fl. SQUIRE,
THOMAS D. JORDAN,
c. B. ALEXANDER,
V. P. SNYDER,
SAMUEL NJ. INMAN,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16
MARKET STRONG
BUT LESS ACTIVE
Failure Has No Important
Influence.
Buying for Long Account Advances
This Stock Over
Point.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Another strong
market was witnessed this morning,
but dealings were on less active scale
The strength of the speculation was due
largely to continued satisfactory ara
promising developments in the foreign
markets foreshadowing continued ease
In International money rates.
TIE opening range of the international
list was limited from unchanged to IS
higher. The opening gain of / per cent
III Ontario and Western on about 5000
shares was delayed on account of the
heavy dealings. Additional dealings in
Ontario and Western of about 5000
shares followed Immediately. Wiscon-
sin Central preferred rose q; wabash,
p. United States Steel. common, y;
Sugar, u Bonds were firm and quiet
The failure of Eliingwood d Cunning
ham, announced at the stock exchange
at tie opening, was not regarded as
likely 10 have any important influence.
In the railroad list resumed buying for
Western over point. Pennsylvania
rose q sharp fraction, but elsewhere III
The standard railway shares improve
nleTfs were not important.
The feature Of the industrial group
continued TO be the stocks of The South
ern iron and steel companies. Tonnes
see Coal and Iron was the leader. and
was confidently bought on an advance
which reached IL per cent. United
States Leather stocks We're active. Re-
newed inquiry was shown for General
Electric, and the price gained a point.
The local fractions were about steady
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds strong and active.
The story that the New York Central
was TO take over the New Hayen's hold
ings has been discredited. The campaign
IL Erie has carried the price up point
with unusually heavy trading. In Steel
common a large amount Of business was
given out on both sides of the market.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF THE STOCK MARkET 7
WASHINGTON.


Business was fairly good on the local
exchange today and trading practically
we'll distributed.
Washington Railway issues were more
active than of late, OF the bonds $4,000
selling at IS. The preferred stock was
fraetionally higher. $50 shares selling at
s6A, so at Is, and two scrap lots aggre-
eating 81 shares at g. The close was
$685. bid and IS asked. The common
stock also advanced in price 126 shares,
selling at 291a. which was the closing
bid, with 29s4 as the offering.
Capital Traction advanced to 1916 bid
and l4T asked but there was no trading.
Washington Gas certificates sold at
Market 6's at no.
Washington Gas stock made another
big advance, 27S shares selling at bo4s TO
IS, which, respectively, were also the
closing figures. The gain made was
about TX points.
Washington Loan and Trust advanced
points on the bid to 216, but no stock
was offered.
Union Trust gained ia points, the
selling price advancing to 12311z. The
closing bid was l2s, with 124 as the Of
fering.
Riggs National Bank advanced )
POINTS. and Twenty-Five shares SOLD IA az
go. which was also the closing 3D.
Potomac Fire Insurance sold at ~ Tor
fifty shares, and 100 shares of National
Union Fire Insurance a 1as.
Mergentbaler gained several fractions.
ten shares selling at 1851, twenty-five
at 1885, and thirty at 1865. The closing
bid was 1856, with 49, as the asking
price.
Lanston was fractionally higher ano
more active, 369 shares selling at 1874,
200 at 1875, and two options on 100 shares
each at Il.
Greene Copper became very active and
strong, gaining several fractions. Six
hundred shares were sold at IS, and OPP
lions on 800 more at 1914
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16
SENATE MAKES PUBLIC
DOMINICAN PROTOCOL
Is Accompanied by Nine-Pa Message
From the President and an
Explanatory Letter.

The Senate. in executive session to-
day, made public the protocol of an
agreement between the United States
and the Dominican republic. providing
for the collection and disbursement by
the United States of the customs reYe-
nues Of the Dominican republic signed
on February d. 1866 together with the
message OF the President which accom-
panied its transmission to the Senate
yesterday.
The message covers nine printed
pages, besides the text of the protocol
itself. 1t is accompanied by long let
ter from John B. Moore, giving a full
history or the reasons for and the ma
ture of the arbitral award in the case
of the San Domingo Improvement Com
pany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-16
CANAL ZONE BILL
PASSES THE HOUSE
Gives President Absolute Control of
the Panama Strip-Committee
Amendments Adopted.

In the House today the Mann canal
zone government blu, giving the Presi-
dent absolute power over the canal
strip for two years from March 4, was
read for amendment.
The committee amendments were
agreed to and the bill was passed with
out opposition.
The bill abolishes the present 18TH
milan Canal Commission, authorizes the
President TO appoint such aides as he
may desire, and provides for the ac-
QUESTION by the United States. by con-
domination process, OF the bonds OF the
Panama Railroad Company now held
by outsiders.