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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
THOUSANDS SHORT
Mansfield, Ill.,, Bank Cashier Lost
Money Through Spec
ulation.
HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM
Gives Up All Property and Father Sac
rifices Everything to Save
Him.

Mansfield. H.. Oct. 31.-W. d. Fair
banks, brother of Vice President Fair
banks and president of the First Ma
tiOnal bank, last night said J. c. Lang
ley. cashier. had been found TO be
from $4,000 TO $4,000 short in his
accounts.
To save himself, Langley has turned
over all his property. while his aged
father has given up the last so acres
of the large farm which he once owned,
and is practically homeless. The last
week there have been ugly rumors
afiOat. and fears of a run on the bank
caused Mr. Fairbanks to make the
statement.
Was Church Man.
The defaulting cashier was mayor
of the city in 1908. and was trusted i'm
plicitly. He is 33 years of age, and a
member of the Presbyterian church.
He is a member of the Masonic frater-
nifty. Odd Fellows. and knights of Py-
thias. His downfall is said to have
been brought about by unfortunate
speculation. The defaulting cashier
had evolved a method of covering his
shortages. and so adroit was he that
he hoodwinked the examiners. The
first intimation that something was
wrong came from a bank at Month
cello
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
GALESRURG GROCERS CAUGHT
Pure Food Department Charges Them
With Selling Bogus Article.

Galesburg. H., Oct. 31.-On warrants
sworn out by r. NJ Patterson. assist
ant state pure food inspector II Gales
burg grocers have been arrested charg-
ed with violating the Illinois pure food
law. Most of these alleged violations
are in sales of a spurious chemical ar
ticle under the head of pure cider vim
egar and of pure maple syrup" made
of corn cobs and glucose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
AMERICAN LETTER
HALTS THE TURK
Preparations to Execute Ghirkis Var
tatitan Suddenly Brought to
Stop.

Constantinople, Oct. 31.-Prepara-
tions which were going on for the exc
cution of Ghirkis Vartatitan. who
claims American citizenship, and who
is condemned to death by the court at
Stamboul for the murder of Apike In
jian, prominent Armenian, were sud
denly stopped yesterday on receipt of
a note from the American legation set
ting forth in unequivocal terms that
such an act would inevitably produce
serious consequences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
ESTIMATES OF CORN HIGH
Crop Correspondent Places Yield a.
38 Bushels Per Acre.

Thomas Campbell, crop correspond
ent for Rock Island county, in his re-
port for the end of October, places the
average yield of corn at 3S bushels and
the quality 80 per cent of perfect. But
5 per cent of the old crop is left on
hand. The average yield of Irish pota-
toes is put at 80 bushels and the quail
ity 50 per cent. Hay averaged " tons
per acre and the quality is 80 per cent
Grapes were 95 per cent of a full crop
and apples 10 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
Rope Marks ON " rist and Ankle.

the masses may rush into grave ex-
.cesses and demand the complete
sweeping away of the existing regime
throughout the empire
a novel sense of power suddenly
seizing a populace long held under the
heel of repression brought terrible
consequences in France under remark
ably similar circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
GOVERNOR STOPS THE FIGHT
Lewis and Walcott Not Permitted tc
Battle for WeIter~eight Honors.

Detroit, Oct 31.-Gov. Warner came
10 Detroit today and ordered Sheriff
Burnes TO prevent the fight scheduled
for tonight in the suburb of Fairview
between Willie Lewis OF New York
and Joe Walcott. for the welterweight
championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
MURDERED ON DAY
HE WAS TO MARRY
Confession Throws New Light on
Supposed Suicide of Wisconsin
Man.

Pound. Wis. Oct. 31.-Louis Pan
kratz of Manilowoc. a wealthy farmer,
supposed TO have committed spicide a
few days ago on the day he was to
have been married was killed. having
been shot five times and then hanged.
Mrs. Fred BOlles. a daughter of Pan
kratz makes the startling announce
ment. The authorities are investigat-
ing the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
Offer Reward.

Sheriff Heider has received notice Of
the offer Of reward for the arrest of
a man travelling in Illinois and solicit
ing subscriptions for the publication OF
the Butterick Publishing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
ORGANIZE FOUNDRY COMPANY
Moline Men Named as incorpor ators of
New Organization.

A certificate of incorporation of the
Moline Foundry company were filed in
the recorders office this morning. John
r. Weeks. Peter j. Kali and Sam s.
Hoffman are named as incorporators-
The capitalization is $4,000 and the
principal place OF business is 339 Sixth
street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
kewanee ..as New Fire Chief.

Chicago. Oct. 31.-Edward l.. Whit
comb. a member of the Evanston fire
department. received word yesterday
of his appointment as chief of the Ke-
vance fire department. He will leave
for his new position next week. He
has been a member of the Evanston de-
partment 10 years. and during that time
was commended by Chief Mersch and
Chief Holmes for bravery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
RUSSIAN PEOPLE CRAzED WITH JOY
CELEBRATE FREEDOM UNRESTRA|NED
ARE NOW 4,0;4,304
SOULS IN GOTHAM
Population of New York Increases BY
Leaps and sounds-State's Fig
ures, s,oe6,e72.

Albany, y. Y. Oct. 31-The popula
ton OF Greater New York as counted
by the state enumeration bureau on
June /. is 4O14,304. as compared with
3.437. .2O2 in 1900, and 2.5O7,414 in 1890.
There are now S.066,672 people in
New York state. In 1900 the popula-
ton was 7.2GS ,s94 and in 1890. 6,O03,-
ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
COMPROMISE At FALL RIVER
Textile Workers Agree to Accept Ad'
vance Of Per Cent in Wages.

Fall River, Mass, Oct. 3l.-Cotton
manufacturers and the textile council
have reached a compromise agreement
on the wage question. The individual
unions Will pass upon the agreement
Wednesday. 1t likely will be accepted
and a strike averted. The agreement
provides a general increase of per
cent in wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31

Provides for Trust Fund, Daughter Re
ceiving Property.

The will OF the late Christina Lind
OF Moline was admitted TO probate in
the county court this morning. All OF
the estate is left In trust for daugh-
ter. Emma Ohliue, with August l.
GuIlberger as executor The will bears
the date of Sept IA, 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
Overthrow of Government
Averted by Act
of Gar.
GREAT STRIKE BROKEN
News Quickly Spreads Through
Provinces and Wild
Scenes Follow.

St Petersburg. Oct. 3l.--The Rus
sian capital blossomed out with flags
and bunting today. All troops were
withdrawn from the streets and the
city presented almost it's normal ap-
pearance. Workmen by thousands
fiocked back TO the shops and factor
les without awaiting permission of the
strike committee. The authorities did
all in their power TO encourage the
spirit of rejoicing over the newly grant
ed liberties.
Distrust Deep seated.
The imperial manifesto has produced
a wonderfully fine impression. and if
executed in a frank and honest spirit
must allay much of the prevailing dis
contentment. Distrust of the govern
ment is so deep seated, however. the
liberals say not until words are trans
lated into acts and the people actually
enjoy their liberties will confidence in
the government be restored
BETTER I'm Interior.
Such news as comes from the interior
today is distinctly better. Provincial
authorities spread news of the grant
of a constitution from house to house.
and this morning the strike appears
everywhere to be going 10 pieces.
People go Mad.
BY noon the city appeared to have
gone mad. and scenes never before en-
acted in Russia were witnessed. Cele-
brations were everywhere unreStrain-
ed by word or deed The crowds did
nd said Xx-ha
ism seemed suddenly TO have been re-
placed by license.
Red Flags Seen.
Red flags predominated in long pro
cessions which marched through the
streets. Many mass meetings were
held by working men. students address
ing them in impassioned speeches. The
police made no attempt TO interfere in
the demonstrations.
Rejoicing NJ Warsaw.
Warsaw. Oct. 3l.-The imperial man
ifesto granting a constitution TO Rus
sia made a deep impression on the
people here. There is universal re-
joicing. Military patrols have been
Withdrawn.
Excitement mt Odessa.
Odessa, Oct. 31.-The PRONUNCIATION
here of the emperors manifesto was
followed by the widest excitement.
Church bells are ringing. and thanks
giving services being held in public
a holiday was proclaimed.
To Free Political Prisoners.
London. Oct. 31.-A news agency al
St Petersburg dispatch says: Count
Nitta yuthOriZeS fhp announcement
that the minister of justice will free all
political prisoners whose release al the
present moment will not endanger pub
lie order.
Pope Pleased.
Rome. Oct. cl.-When the pope heard
the news today of Emperor Nicholas
manifesto he exclaimed: May this
mean a new and happy life for Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IN CAPITAL
after LONG TRIP THROUGH SOUTHLAND
ONCE ENOUGH FOR
SHAW'S new PLAY
Police Stop Presentation of "Mrs. War
ren's Profession" at Garrick's
Theatre.

New York. Oct. 31.-All further per
formances of George Bernard Shaw's
play. Mrs. Warren's Profession" I"
which received it's first presentation in
New York at the Garrick theatre last
night. was ordered stopped today by
Police Commissioner McAdoo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
WILL RECOGNIZE NORWAY
United States and Other Leading Pow
ers Ready to Exchange Courtesies.

Christiania, Oct. 31.-The United
States. Russia. Great Britain, Italy,
Switzerland. and Brazil have already
declared their readiness to enter into
official diplomatic relations with Nor
way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
MORRIS NATHAN
A PHYSICAL WRECK
Young Man Accused of Completely in
Suit Case Mystery Seriously
III.

Pittsburg. Oct 31.-The condition of
Morris Nathan. the young man in Gus
tody here. charged with completely in
the Winthrop dress suit case mystery,
is serious He has a high fever, and
is practically a physical wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
Lord curzon Frustrated.

Lahore. British India. Oct. 51.-Lord
Curzon. OF Kedlestone. is prostratef
with fever brought on by exposure
TO the sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31

Bishops to Meet in Evanston.
Washington, ID. c., Oct. 31.-The
College of Methodist Bishops has
agreed to meet at Evanston, ILL.,, May 2
next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
GRANTING REFORMS
Is LAST DESPERATE
MOVE TO SAVE THRONE

ST. Petersburg. Oct 81, , a. m.-The
Russian autocracy is at an end. EN-
peror Nicholas H.. under the unani-
nous advice of his ministers. under the
pressure of passive revolt in his whole
empire. has surrendered his autocratic
power and granted TO Russia a consti'
tutional government.
Thus disappears the last absolute
monarchy among civilized peoples.
Thus popular liberty wins its culmina-
ting victory in the history of mankind
Cars Last Desperate Effort.
The cars concession comes unwils'
ingly. II is in fact. his last desperate
effort 10 save the crown itself for the
Romanoff dynasty. Whether IL Will
suffice in the present supreme crisis OF
national rebellion cannot yet be said.
The czaT's manifesto is complete
enough in promises. All ordinary poll
teal liberties and genuine representa-
tive government by national legisla
ture are granted. \ constitution itself
is not formulated. but power to drafI
one is delegated TO the douma to be
elected by the suffrage OF all classes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
HAS NO OPPONENT
Peoria Politicians Say Senator
CulIom Will Make the
Race Alone.
AN EVIDENCE OF COMPACT
Administration Men Get All State Ap-
pointments-Word Sent Along for
Culom for Senate.

Peoria, H.. Oct. 31.-Politicians here
est authority that Senator Cullom will
be unopposed in his ambitions TO sue
ceed himself as United States Senator
from Illinois; that Gov Yates, who has
not officially announced his candidacy
for that place, will not be a candidate; {;
neither will Gov. Deneen or Lieut.. Gov.
Sherman. Senator Cullom will be re-
elected without opposition. This an
nouncement is a part OF the plan of
appointments by the governor as an
nounced yesterday at Springfield. A
glance at the Peoria list sufficed to
convince the knowing ones, who are
in touch with local political affairs.
that the great majority of the men
named for Peoria places are recog
nized as Yates, Sherman or Deneen
men.
Compact Exists.
II is said that direct compact ex-
lists between the state administration,
which includes Gov. Yates. and the
Cullom forces that the state appoint
ments are to go to men recognized as
Yates, Sherman or Deneen, and that
Cullom 10 to be practically ignored in
this arrangement, though it is thor
oughly satisfactory to him and his
friends, and that all through the state
the word has gone out. "Cullom for
senator" Prominent Peoria republi-
cans. leaders Of the four factions which
existed until yesterday. pronounced
the arrangement as most satisfactory
and one that will bear good results for
the party in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
Did Not Find Him.

Although the c~owd did not find the
mayor there, it had possession of the
steps and main corridor for ID min
utes before a sufficient force of police
arrived to disperse the gathering. The
crowd confined itself to speech making.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
TIED ON TRACKS?
Ohio Students Death May Have
Have Been Caused by
Classmates.
INITIATING IN FRATERNITY
Marks Of Rope on Wrist and Ankle
Another Similar Case Re-
called.

Cincinnati. Oct. 31.-Pierson, of this
city. whose son was killed by train at
Gambler. Ohio. while awaiting initia-
ton into a Greek letter fraternity Sat
urday night, and who was at Gambler
at the time today. declared his disbe-
lief in the suggestion of the coroner
that his son had been tied 10 the track.
Evidence Growing.
Gambler. Ohio. Oct 31.-Evidence is
accommodating TO show that Stuart L..
Pierson. the 17-year-old freshman at
Kenyon college. who was killed by a
train on n railroad bridge Saturday
night while awaiting initiation into the
Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. did not
fall asleep. but was tied TO the track
by the members of the fraternity.
That a former initiatoTy ceremony
included the tying of a bindfolded
candidate ON a spur track. from where
he heard the approach of a train on
the main line in terror until he tainted
in fear. has been ascertained by Cor
oner Scarborough.
Rope Marks ON " rist and Ankle.
Coroner Scarborough says that on
Persons right wrist and left ankle are
marks which undoubtedly were made
by a rope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31
A POLITICAL RIOT
New York Crowd Tries to Tear
Down Big Tammany
Banner.
BORE W. R. HEARSTS PICTURE
Then Moved on Mayor MccIeIland at
City Hall But Could Not Find
Him.

New York Oct. 31.-A large crowd
of men which had been inflamed by
political speeches made at Franklin's
monument in Park Row today attempt
ed to tear down an immense Tammany
banner bearing a red flag having on it
the name of w. X. Hearst. municipal
ownership candidate for mayor. In re-
sponse to a shout. Let's tell McClel-
land what we think of him." they rush
ed 10 the city hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31

This should restore peace through
out the empire The only danger is
that popular passion is so iniamed to
perception and the complete paralysis
of the government is so widespread thar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31

Warsaw. Oct. 3I.-The imperial man
ifesto granting a constitution 10 Rus.
sia made a deep impression on the
people here There is universal re
joicng. Military patrols have been
withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-31

Red flags predominated in long pro
cessiOns which marched through the
streets. Many mass meetings were
held by working men. students address
ing them in impassioned speeches. The
police made no attempt TO interfere il
the demonstrations.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25
DANGEROUS KIDNEY
DISEASES CURED
Pe-runa Creating a National
Sensation in the Cure Of
Chronic Ailments Of
The Kidneys.

Fred r. Pennell, Pianist, Grand Opera
House, Hot Springs, Ark, writes:
1.-TWO years ago came to Hot Springs
TO take the baths and be treated for
bladder and kidney trouble. After
spending two months here under the
care of one Of the most prominent ply
sicians and receiving little or no benefit,
L was persuaded to try Peruna. had
little faith in it, but after using one bot
tie 1 noticed marked improvement.
Three bottles entirely cured me. ] can
cheerfully recommend Peruna to any one
afflicted as l was. Fired r.. Pennell.
Thomas M. Hicks, 1871 18th ST., Louis
vile, KY, writes;
Neglected colds, irregular habits and
overwork brought on serious kidney
and bladder trouble. My blood seemed
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25
7HOMAS NJ Hicks.

infamed with poison, my stomach
became entirely demoralized, bad
odor emanated from my urine, and 1
realized / was sick man. The doc
tors dosed me to their hearts content,
but kept growing worse. Then for
tune brought Peruna to my notice
and / at once began to mend kept
taking IL for Eve months before l was
completely cured. 1 feel now that
owe my life to Peruna and will never
cease to be grateful. "-Thomas M.
Hicks.
S. l.. Earle, Superintendent OF
Streets, Jacksonville, Fla, writes:
az am firm believer in Peruna.
/ find that it has been Of practical
benefit to a number of the men en-
ployed in the Street Cleaning Depart
ment in the city of Jacksonville.
They are especially exposed to the
inclemency of the weather and
number who caught cold, which later
developed into pneumonia, kidney or
liver trouble, were cured through thee
use of Peruna. "-S. L. Earle, Super
tendent of Streets.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
factory results from the use of Peru
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25
How's This.

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. FL. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
,nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c
Der bottle. Sold by all druggists.
,ea,ra Halle Family Pills FOR con.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25

Rev. BENZ. B. Bigstaff, the famous
mountain evangelist, died at Lexing-
ton last week. He was one Of the
first Kentuckians to join the Con-
federate army and was with Gen.
Jno. H. Morgan's command. He
participated in more than 30C
battles. He was m anager of a dis
tillery until fifteen years ago, when
he was converted and became q
a Presbyterian evangelist. Until
four months ago he was chaplain OF
the Confederate Home.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25
CHAPTER III.

After Jonah got rid of his whale,
or the whale got rid of his Jonah, as
the case may have been, Jonah
faced about, and, as Sam Jones
said, "struck trot for Nineveh. Z"
He found, however, that the work
intended for him at Nineveh was
not then needed and Jonah went
outside the walls of the city and sat
down on the sunny side of the wall,
in that tropical country, to cool off
and that "he might see what would
become Of the city"
Then it was that the lord in his
goodness caused a gourd vine to
spring up in a single night and
shelter him from the fierce heat of
the sun the next day.
So Joe-nah when he found nothing
doing around the city he Rad ex-
.pected to create a sensation in,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25
CHAPTER 1.

We are told that History repeats
itse f and "Ihere is nothing new
under the SUM-"
The object of this book in four
chapters will be to show that both
of these adages are true.
A little more than twenty-eight
centuries ago, Jonah. the son of
Amittai, received a call amounting
to a divine command to arise and go
to Nineveh. Instead of going to
Nineveh, he found a ship and set
sail for Tarshish. His disobedience
caused mighty storm to be stirred
up at sea and the ship was in great
danger of being sunk by the tempest.
The mariners were superstitious
enough to believe that some one of
the passengers aboard was causing
the commotion Of the waters, and
while discussing the affair with
blanched faces and fear in their
hearts, the words at the head of this
article were uttered and "the lot
fell upon Jonah"
From that day to this, down
through the succeeding centuries,
an unwelcome or trouble-producing
passenger has been called a Jonah.
The sailors, we are told, threw
Jonah overheard and the sea ceased
from raging" What happened to
Jonah afterwards will be explained
in another chapter.
In this good year of our Lord
1905, history has repeated itself, if
we may ask pardon for a seeming
irreverence, claiming license under
the proverb ''Vox popui, vox del
the voice of the people is the voice
of God.
Our friend, Joe Moseley, whom
we will call Joe-nah for short, was
called upon by 400 of the people to
rise up and go in the direction of
the sheriff's office and warn the oc-
cupants that they must prepare to
move out. Joe-nah set sail on the
political sea, but instead of obeying
the command of the people, he
started in an opposite direction with
his gaze fixed on the senatorial
Tarshish.
His disobedience has caused ter
rible tempest and the mariners have
Investigated until the Democrats of
two counties know full we'll who has
disturbed the placidity of the party
waters. The lots have been cast and
the lot has fallen upon Joe-nah."
Joe-nah was accordingly taken up
regretfully but firmly and cast forth
into the tidal waves Of popular dis
appreciation.
1t had to be done. No man is
greater than the public power and
will. Joe-nah was told to go to one
place and he insisted upon going to
another where his presence was not
needed, thereby causing EVIL to
fall upon" his party. He was
thrown overheard because it was not
only necessary, but was in reality
the best thing that could happen for
Joe-nah. This will become apparent
as the story proceeds.
The next chapter will deal with
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25

Hon. J. S, Workman, of Leitch-
field, is announced as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Congress in the Fourth District. He
is leading lawyer and was a state
senator several years ago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-05-25

Col. Thos. j. Landrum, of Louis
vile, is at the head of a syndicate
that has purchased the Planters
Hotel, st. Louis. for $250,0OO. Col,
Landrum is president and general
manager.