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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Two Baseball Surprises.

Chicago. Dec. l6.-Two surprises
were sprung upon local baseball fans
yesterday when il was announced a
deal was pending between the Chicago
and Brooklyn National league clubs
for the exchange of Maloney. McCar
thy. Casey and Briggs Tor Sheckard.
and Jimmy Callahan. the White SoN
outtielder. came ont with the announce
ment that he had played his last game
with the American league and had be
gun the organization of a city baseball
league in Chicago in which he was 10
own one club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
And So is Brazil After
Investigation of Re-
cent Incident.
SEEING OF DESERTER
Testimony Against kaiser's
Subjects, Who Are Not
Popular in South.

Washington. Dee 16.-The difficulty
between Germany and Brazil growing
out of the kidnapping of Steinhoff who
is reported To be German deserter, at
Atajahy. has been satisfactorily ad-
justed, according To advices received
at the German embassy here.
First story Of Incident.
Berlin. Dec. 16.-The first detailed
story concerning the recent seizure OF
the alleged deserter Steinhoff at Ata-
jahy. Brazil. by party from the Ger
man cruiser Panther. is contained in Il
special cable published by the Lokal
AnZeiger. The dispatch says:
a seaman named HaSsmann de.
serted from the Panther Nov. 10. prob
ably at the instigation of Steinhoff. \
party of officers and 20 men from the
Panther went ashore about midnight OF
Nov 20 to search the hotel Concrete
for Hassmann. The hotel keeper.
however. refused To permit the search.
saying that ii would disturb his guests.
but he called Steinhoff. who gave to the
sailors Hassmann's uniform.
Forced to Accompany.
The landing party compelled Stein.
hoff to accompany them to the home
Of Jacob Zimmerman where they used
threats to compel the latter's son to
accompany them Later they released
Zimmerman because he knew nothing
OF Hassmann's whereabouts.
ut is reported that Steinhoff was
beaten by the sailors and taken aboard
the cruiser. He has not been seen
since. A steam cutter kept up com
munication between the Panther and
the shore until $50 in the morning.
The consul was unable 10 interfere in
time to prevent the incident.
All Against Germans.
"An investigation of the incident has
been held. The testimony OF the wit
nesses was all on one side, being di-
rected against the Germans. for whom
hatred already prevailed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
PRIESTS HOLD MEMBERSHIP
Woodmen Have Paid Two Death
Claims on Catholic CIergymen.

In the December issue OF the Mod
ern Woodman. in the notice of the
death of Rev Father George A. Loeb,
al Suttun. Ncb.. Oct. =. and the action
Of the board of directors of the order
in allowing the full amount OF his Ger
tificate for $4,000. r. o. Van Calder.
editor of the Modern Woodmau. states
that this is the second Catholic priest
who held beneficial membership in the
society at the time OF his death. Rev.
Father Carter held membership. Ia
addition TO these. Rev. j. II. Cannon.
of Gibson City, III, holds a certificate
for S3.000, Rev. AlphOnse Grafton. Cen
tral Falls. r. J.. and Rev. James A.
'FaUteauN, Of Warren. X. L. is another
Catholic priest who now holds member
ship in the NJ W. \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
PAID WELL To BREAK UP MARRIAGE
MASONS HAVE A FINE TIME
Over a Hundred Go to Confer Third
Degree at Geneseo.

Members of Rock Island lodge. No.
is. A F. and \. NJ, 10 the number of
1Z5 went on a special train over the
Rock Island last evening to confer the
third degree on the lodge at Geneseo
They were assisted by seven grand
deputy lecturers OF the grand lodge
The Rock Island members had an en-
jOyable trip and d pleasant time with
their brother lodge members. Lunch
con was served after the ceremonies.
The party arrived in the city on their
return at l:15 this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
woman's Label League Elects.

The Tri-City Woman Label league
met yesterday afternoon at Union hall
in Davenport. and elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: President.
Mrs. II. Fl. Simpson. Davenport: Vice
President. Mrs r. J. Carlson Rock Is.
land; Recording Secretary. Mrs. NJ G..
mccoy. Rock Island Financial Secre-
tary. Mrs. W. r. Armour. Davenport:
Treasurer. Mrs. +. -. Fisher. Dayen-
port DoOTkeepeT. MTs. W r. Gilleit.
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
BANK RESERVE Is
AGAIN SUFFICIENT
Weekly Statement More Encouraging
Than That of Last
Period.

New York. Dec. l 6.-The weekly
bank statement shows the banks hold
a surplus over the legal reserve re-
quirements of $3.961 900. Last week
there was deficit of $l.249. 900. Loans
decreased, $11. .756,S00; deposits, de-
creased. $S,647 200; reserve. increased
$6.120 800; surplus increased, $5,207,-
600; eX L. :. deposits increased. So
2l6.925
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Hartman Was Joking.

New York, Dec. 16.-To an Associat-
ed Press representative f. ii. Harri-
man said today. Il have been surprised
to see some papers have treated seri-
ously my remark that Odell has politi-
cal influence because of his relations
with me Had | regarded Hughes
question seriously, / would have denied
the imputation Indignantly instead of
making facetious answer as | did and
which was so accepted. as shown by
the laughter which followed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
LIVE STOCK SHOW
Is THE BIGGEST YET
Twenty-Five Hundred Animals Entered
in international Exhibi-
ton.

Chicago. Dec 10 The annual eXhi-
bition of the international live stock
show opened here today. Breeders
from all parts of the country and from
Canada are represented and the affair
promises TO be the largest of its kind
ever held in the west Twenty-Five
hundred animals are entered. Agricul-
tural colleges from the state of IIf-
nois Iowa. Wisconsin. Minnesota. and
Nebraska have exhibits of their own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Abe Hummel Alleged to Have
Received $77,250 in
Morse Case.

New York Dec. l6-If the district
attorney proves his case against Abe
Hummel it will be shown that Hummel
was paid S77,250 by Capt. James r.
Morse. uncle of Charles w. Morse. to
break up the marriage of Mrs. Dodge
to Charles W. Morse after she had OBJ
tanned a divorce from her husband,
Charles F. Dodge.
This much has been outlined by As
sistant District Attorney Rand, and in
a series of questions put 10 Abraham
H. Kaffenburgh and Nathaniel Cohen,
VINO were employed by Hummers firm.
Rand said he will prove that Capt.
Morse, who is a Boston ship owner,
went to Hummel after asking Hummel
to look into the marriage of his nephew
and gave Hummel $4,000 as a fee on
TUNNELS statement that he could
show that the Dodge divorce has been
obtained by fraud
Paid in Small Sums.
II was after the Dodge divorce had
been set aside and while Dodge was in
Texas fugitive from this state thai
Capt. Morse paid to Cohen $62,25 in
sums ranging from 81. 800 TO S21 900
Mr. Rand indicated that much in his
questions 10 Cohen and Capt Morse
undoubtedly will testify that he paid
the money tO Cohen.
Witnesses Refuse io Answer.
Both Kaffenburgh aud Cohen. wHu
Unexpectedly were called a. Witnesses
by Rand Immediately after his opening
refused 10 answer nearly every ques-
ton put TO them. ON the ground that il
would tend TO incTirninate them
The foregoing were the sensational
features at the opening day Of Hum
mers trial on charge of conspiracy.
4 great crowd stormed the doors of
the supreme court. criminal branch 10
hear the testimony. Capt Morse. who
Will be an important factor in the trial
was on hand II Is said he sisid the
night before a. District Attorney Je-
rome house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
WILL ARREST SALOON MEN
Temperance Workers to Enforce Clos
ing Law in Bureau County.

Sterling, Ill, Dec. 1G.-The Anti-Sa
loon league, which has placed detec-
tiyes in Bureau county. has completed
its work of gathering evidence and Sc
warrants were issued for the arrest of
as many saloon-keepers in the county
This. it is planned, will be followed
by the issuance of 40 more warrants.
On each warrant six counts are chars-
ed for the violation of the saloon H..
cense laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
GIVES JOHN RlNCK $3.50
jury in County Court Knocks $50 Of
Claim Against Estate.

After being ont from noon Till after
8 O'Clock last evening. the jury in the
case of the claim OF John Rinck against
the estate OF Frank ID. Scheible. in the
county court. returned verdict award
ing $3.50 The claim was for $500 for
services rendered. : r. Kenworthy
represented the claimant and X Il
Reynolds. the executors, 4 petition for
new trial has been flied by the claim
an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
INCORPORATE ASSOCIATION
Upper End Farmers Organize to HoId
Annual Picnics

Springfield. H.. Dec. 10 Specially
The secretary of state today issued a
license to incorporate to the Farmers
Picnic association of Rock Island coun-
". with principal Office at Rock Island
The inCorporators are William Ash
down, \. Saddoris and John Fife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
NEGRO SHOT WRONG WOMAN
But II Yields Him q t4-Yesr Term in
Prison, Nevertheless.
Bloomington.

Bloomington. Dee. lG--I Ihoma s
Walters. u Culorrd barber who sho;
and killed Mrs Lydia Grant 'whitol.
was today found guilty of murder az
Clinton aud sentenced to "a years i'm
pr:soumcut Walters intention was
So shoot Mrs Alex jackson with whom
he was infatuated. but ne missed his
aim and killed Mrs. Grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
FRANCES MOROCCAN
POLICY APPROVED
House of Deputies Requires Full Es
planstion Before Taking
Action

Paris. Dec. l6.--AftCr Premier Rou-
vier had formally explained the desires
of France in Morocco as being merely
TO cunscientiously safeguard her rights
and retain the full exercise of her lib
erty the house of deputies today ap-
proved the governments Moroccan pol
icy by a decisive vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
ARE BUT FOUR JURYMEN
Quartet Secured in Four Days to Try
Beef Trust Case

Chicago. Dec 16.-The four days ex-
animation of veniremen TO select a
jury to try the beef trust" cases. clos
ID last night. with only four men ac-
cepred by both sides Judge Hum
phrey adjourned the court until Mon
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
American College Burns.

Constantinople. Dec. 16-Barton hall.
the American college for girls in the
suburb of Scutari, was partially de
stroyed by fire last night All the in
mates were rescued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
FRANCE AGAIN PLACATED
Incident in Which Relations With Ven
ezuela Were Strained, Closed.

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 16.-Presi-
dent Castro having withdrawn his note
to NJ. Taigny. the French charge daf-
flares which gave offense TO France
the diplomatic incident is closed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
MOLINER WANTS A DIVORCE
Harley w. Fleming Says Wife Whom
He Married at Burlington, Deserted.

Through his solicitor. W J. Entriken
Harley W. Fleming OF Moline. has filed
a bill for divorce in the circuit court.
against his wife. Allie May Fleming
charging her with desertion. The cou-
pie were married in Burlington. April
u 1898, and lived together until De
cember. 1901. according 90 the bill OF
the. complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
ENTIRE FAMILY
BURNED IN HOME
Michigan Blacksmith, Wife and Three
Children Lose Their
Lives.

Red Lake Falls; Mimi, Dec. 16.-
The entire family of Peter MarteIl
aged 81. a blacksmith were burned to
death by a fire which destroyed the
home here early today. The dead are
Mrs. Peter Martell. Eddie. aged 13, An-
ME, aged II and Daniel, aged 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
DOUGHERTY STOLE 100000
Embezzement of Peoria Man Expected
to Reach Amount in Five Years.

Peoria, H., Dec. 1G.-The auditing
committee on the school board ac-
counts will report on Monday night
for period of five years, and it is
stated on reliable authority that the
figures will show a shortage i'll y. G.
Dougherty's accounts of over 100000
in that period
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
CUTS OUT THE KISS;
GETS lEADEN BALL

Charleston. w. Va. Dec 16.-Because
her husband refused % kiss her be-
fore going TO work this morning Mrs.
Werley Payton shot him. inficting a
dangerous wound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
VOTED OFTEN is THE CHARGE
Two Cleveland Election Officials In
dicted for Primary Frauds.

Cleveland. Dec. I6--The grand jury
today returned joint indictment
against Percy 4. SecoT. clerk of elec-
iions. and Michael Ryan. judge of elee-
,ions. charged with voting 10 times
each at the recent republican primary
election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
NeIson-mcGovern Fiqnt OF.

Toledo. Ohio. Dec. lG.-On receiv-
ing a telegram from 81. Murphy.
stakeholder, which said that McGov-
ern's forfeit money had not been post
ed yet. Battling Nelson said yesterday
afternoon that the night was all of so
tar a. he wa concerned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Hotel Silvis Opens.

The Hotel Silvis. the Rock Islands
new hostelry at New Shops was open
ed yesterday 10 the public, r. S. Silvis,
the promoter of the shops and Silvis,
being the first to sign the register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Seize American Fishermen.

North Sydney, y. S, Dec. 1G.- AL
leging infringement by exceeding the
rights of American fishermen i'll Can
adian waters, the Canadian authorities
today seized the Gloucester fishing
schooner Tatler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Pennant to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Calf. Dec 10 The
Los Angeles team won the Pacific
Coast league pennant for 1905 yesteE-
day b. defeating Tacoma } to /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Orders Dreyer's Parole

Springfield Dec 16.-The state
board of pardOns today ordered the pa
role of Banker f. S. DreyeT, convicted
of Withholding funds belonging to the
West Park board of Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
POWDER EXPLOSION;
FIVE MEN KILLED

Marquette. Mich. Dee. l6.--Five men
were killed by an explosion today at
the Duno2. powder works her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16

Washington. Dec. 1G.-When the
Panama canal appropriation bill was
taken up by the senate today Bacon
took the floor In spport of an amend
ment requiring quarterly estimates OF
salaries and other expenses of the can
nl commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Lower House of Congress
Discussing Power
to Control.
LONG SPEECHES HEARD
Agreement Made to Adjourn
Next Thursday Till
Jan. 4.

Washington, Dec. 16-The president
today sent to the senate the nomina-
tion of Fred a. Busbee as postmaster
at Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Miners Adjourn.

Shamokin. Pa. Dec I6.-The miners
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
LESS To DIVIDE
Rock Island Roads Directors De.
clare { I.2 Per Cent Pay
able Jan. 2
BELOW THAT OF A YEAR AGO
Large Sums Set Aside to Improve
Physical Condition and Buy
New Equipment.

The directors of the Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific railway yesterday
| declared a dividend of Y per cent,
payable Jan ?. This compares with a
dividend of per cent, declared a year
ago, and paid early in January this
year The company has paid a total
of 7.SS per cent on its stock in 1905 in
TWO inStallments OF per cent, one OF
"a per cent, and 1.63 per cent. In 1904
the dividends aggregated per cent
1t is understood that the dividends fos
the coming year win not be above 6
per cent
The reduction of the quarterly pay
ment by the railway or operating com
pany is regarded as a certain indica-
ton that the dividend on the preferred
stock of the Rock Island, or holdins
company, will be either reduced or
passed at the January meeting of the
directors
The board authorized the expendi-
ture during the coming year of S4S00,-
000, in additions and improvements
of the physical condition of the railway
properties. This is in addition TO the
expenditures heretofore authorized, of
which there is a balance of 81 900 900
yet TO be expended.
The purchase of motive power and
equipment TO cost $4.262 900 was also
authorized, in addition to equipment
and motive power recently purchased
and not yet delivered, costing So
$4,000.
VIII Put in New Locks.
The local Office of the Rock Island
railroad has been advised that all of
the switch locks along the entire Rock
Island system will be changed in Ii
few days. This change is necessary
on account of the large number of
keys to the old switch locks which
have gotten into other hands who are
not Rock Island employees a number
of switches have been tampered with
to the loss of the company and the
sweeping change will be made. Keys
are being distributed TO authorized
trainmen.
VIII Make Up Stub Train.
An order TO take effect at once, has
been issued on the Burlington that
hereafter when train No As. due here
at Gas in the morning, is an hour or
more late, a stub train will be made up
in this city and leave on time with the
regular dining car and mail car that
are put on No. As at the local yards
The crew and engine for the regular
train are taken on here for the next
division run. and as the company has
enough cars always on hand to make
up stub train they will be able to get
it started on time.
Would Strpi,,hfen Curve.
The c., NJ. & St. F. has had several
men laying out lines for a change in
the main line east from it's depot on
Seventeenth street with the intention
Of changing the sharp curve as it ap-
pToaches the depot TO straighter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Brings Report.

Mccall took with him Hamilton re-
port concerning his connection with
the insurance company's affairs.
1t is understood Hamilton $ response
to the Legislative committee takes the
form of going over the entire ground
of the investigation Both Mccall and
Hamilton declined to go into the de
tails on the ground of courtesy to the
committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
In Effort to Bring An
drew Hamilton
From Paris,
BUT HAS A REPORT
Hartman Says Reference to
0deIfs Influence Was
a Joke.

Paris, Dee 1G.-John Mccall, son of
the president of the New York Life,
who came to Paris for the purpose or
having Andrew Hamilton. former CON
fidential legislative representative of
the insurance company, accompany
him back TO New York. sailed alone
today on the steamer Lalorrain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Attitude of Tawney on State
hood Brings Breach in
Republicans.

Washington. ID. C.. Dec. 1G.-The
troubles of John Sharp Williams. lead
er of the minority in the house the past
week. have been as nothing with which
Speaker Cannon has encountered. One
OF the most serious came when %
members. led by James A. Tawney.
chairman of the committee on appro-
pTiations in caucus hoisred the banner
of revolt against the speaker. and the
administration on statehood legislation
The new republican members from
Missouri and western congressman
generally. especially all VINO are imme-
diately interested in the admission of
Oklahoma and Indian Territory to the
union. followed Mr.. Tawnev in max
inS a determined stand against lessen
ing the chances Of these territories for
statehood by linking them in one bill
with the Arizona and New Mexico pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Denies Reports.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 1G.-The official
telegraph agency states reports are
public abroad to the effect that Irkutsk.
Siberia. has been in flames and that
fighting has occurred between loyal
and mutineer troops al Harbin and
VladivostOk and that Kharkoff and
Elizabethgard are ablaze. are pure in
YentiOns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Left Little Time.

Representative Hamilton OF Michi-
gan, author of the omnibus statehood
bill, and Speaker Cannon were the
champions of the twO-state measure
and left but scant time for the others
To speak. When il came 10 votes the
caucus stood unanimous for admission
of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as
one state. and 10 To- 80 for admitting
New Mexico and Arizona as one state
Speaker Cannon position. as he has
clearly defined 1t. is that there viii be
TWO states formed of the four terrific
ries or there viii bc no statehood legis-
iajiou al this session Of congress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
OIL PROFITS in
Rockefeller Gets 5000, 900 in
the Last Quarterly Divi'
dend for 1905.
COMPANY MAKING G40PERCENT
And Still Raises Prices-John DIS In
come Now Estimated at
$4,000, 900.

New York Dec. 16.-John ID. Rookie
feller yesterday drew $4,000, 900 as his
share of a dividend of $40 a share de-
clared last month by the Standard Oil
company This is the last quarterly
dividend of the year and brings the
total up 10 40 per cent, or sac, 900 900.
OF this Mr. Rockefeller's share is s2O,-
OG0. IL is estimated that his in
come from his railway, gas, subsidiary
oil companies and other investments
will be at least s20,000000 more, so
that his income for the year on the
most conservative estimate reaches
the enormous total of $4,000, 600.
Best Year Yet.
From a wellinformed source il is
learned that the year 1905 has been
the banner year for the Standard Oil
company as far as earnings are con
cerned. The disturbances in Russia,
which have prevented the normal pro
duction of Russian petroleum, have
made the demands abroad for the
American product larger than ever be-
fore.
Notwithstanding this increased busi-
ness the company has swelled the pro
fits still more by steadily advancing
the price of petroleum TO the consum-
ers in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
VIII Make Up stub Train.
Would str.ighfen Curve.

The c., NJ. & St. F. has had several
men laying out lines for a change in
the main line east from its depot on
street with the intention
Of changing the sharp curve as it ap-
proaches the depot 10 a straighter
track
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-16
Russian Proletariat Out
With a Bold Mani
feStO.
ARRESTS EXPECTED
Government Declared Bankrupt
and People Advised to Re-
fuse to Pay Taxes.

St. Petersburg, Dec 10 Delayed) =
Proletariat organizations united in the
issuance today of a manifesto in which
the government is openly defied The
manifesto has created tremendous
sensation and wholesale arrests are
anticipated
In the document made public the
government is declared to be bank
rupt and the people are ordered not to
pay taxes, 10 refuse 10 accept anything
except gold in payment of wages and
warned to withdraw all their deposits
from the savings banks.