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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Legislative Representa-
tive of Insurance Com
panies so Intimates.
PREPARING A REPLY
Seen by Associated Press Man
at Paris. Where He Is Un-
der Doctors Care.

Paris. Nov. 30.-A correspondent Of
the Associated Press today located An
drew Hamilton. who was confidential
Legislative representative of the insur-
ance companies at Albany. and had
half an hours talk with him concerning
his plans and his answer to the re-
quests of the Armstrong insurance
committee that he give orders To his
agents in New York to surrender his
papers to the committee and that he
go 10 New York TO testify.
Tnking Treatment.
Hamilton arrived here a few days
ago from Bad Nauheim springs. where
he had been for some time taking the
cure under the care of doctors He
looks fairly well. but remains under
the doctors treatment. Answering the
correspondents request for a state
ment concerning his answer to the
committees requests. Hamilton dicta-
ted the following textual reply:
Il am preparing to reply to the re-
quests of the committee. which will be
sent when completed to President Nc
Call of the New York Life"
Would Say Nothing More
Hamilton said this was the only for
NAL statement he would make. He
said it would be manifestly improper
to disclose or discuss the nature of the
reply before it had been submitted 10
the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
PLOT AT THE JOLIET PEN|TENTIARY?

and burying ii in a junk heap where
he dumped the cinders. If We had not
found il out or had been lenient with
him il would not have stopped there.
We would have been blown up. 1t
would have been as easy for him to Sc
crete dynamite and revolvers as
brass"
Concerning the reports that Robbins
had been strung up by his thumbs War
den Murphy said:
Follows the Laws
There is not a shadow Of truth in
this Nothing of the kind has been
done here under my administration.
know the prison laws and | have made
some of my own for this prison One
OF these is that no man who is cruel
to the men can stay here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
HAMILTON WILL NOT COME
BACK TO EXPLAIN ACTS
SENATOR PATTERSON
FINED FOR CONTEMPT
Surprises Colorado Supreme Court by
Declaring He Has Nothing to
Recant.

Denver. Nov. 30.-United States Sen
ator Thomas McDougaI Patterson ere
ated a stir in the Colorado supreme
court yesterday when, just before he
was fined $1,000 for contempt. he point
ed an accusing finger at Chief Justice
Gabbert and exclaimed:
The 'contemptuous' articles are
true. | can prove il if given n chance.
Politicians. editors and lawyers fill
ed the courtroom. Several Colorado
editors when similarly accused apol-
osiZed. and when Senator Patterson
told the supreme court he had nothing
To recant bailiffs with difficulty sup
pressed the applause. Senator Patter-
sons counsel took an appeal 10 the
United States supreme court and the
fine was suspended for SIX months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
TRUESOALE MAY BE
IN McCURDY'S PLACE
Rock isiaSd Man Prominently Mention
ed for Presidency of the
Mutual Life.

New York. Nov. 30.-James H. Eek
els. president of the Commercial Ma
tional bank of Chicago. is talked OF
in insurance circles as Richard A. Nc
Curdy's successor as president of the
Mutual Life Insurance company. Mr.
Eckels said last night, however. that
the place has not been offered him, nOI
had any one approached him on the
subject.
Another man mentioned as available
for president is w. n. Truesdale. pres
ident of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western railroad. He is chairman of
the investigating committee appointed
by the company to look into its affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Government Troops Kill
or Capture Every
One.
WARSHIPS DISABLED
Telegraphers' Strike Complete
Cutting OFF Nearly All
Sources of News.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 3O.-The situa
tion is very alarming. Russia is 4
complete blank so far as direct news
is concerned. all telegraphic communi.
cation with the interior having ceased
The Workmens' councils have de-
creed the general postoffice here shall
close this afternoon, when communi-
cation with the outside world must
cease.
Army Uncertain.
The most disquieting reports are in
circulation regarding dissatisfaction of
the guard regiments, to which work
men say. have definitely resolved not
TO fire on the people
Government Posted.
The government still manages to
keep in communication with Sevasto-
pol. but contents OF the cipher dis
patches are carefully guarded. News
papers account of the fighting al Sc
vastopol yesterday are very conflicting.
but all say the battle ended about $50
when the ships of the mutineers sur
rendered.
says ~ u MI over.
Novosti says 5000 men participated
on both sides. the leaders of the mutin-
eers already have been executed. two
battleships have been blown up. and
mine has been laid at the entrance of
the Roadstead.
The navy department is closed not
only 10 the public. but TO officers ex-
cept those of the general staff. No Of
fetal statement on the subject of the
Sevastopol battle has been issued. and
the public remains in darkness.
Reported sun Fighting.
1t is reported from a semi-official
source that. although the OpehakOff,
Dnieper. and transports were set on
fire and sunk during yesterdays bat
tie. all the mutineers have not yet
surrendered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Warden Murphy Discovers What
Might Have Led to Pris-
on Delivery.

Joliet. H.. Nov. 30.-In the detection
of convict Jake" Robbins as the brass
thief AT the state penitentiary. War
den Z. ]. Murphy believes he has saved
the penitentiary from being blown up
or from an attempt al wholesale jail
delivery. such as occurred in Jeffer-
son City. Mo. last Saturday, when
three men were killed.
Warden Murphy ordered Robbins out
of solitary confinement yesterday. The
''trusty" had spent 12 hours with his
hands manacled 10 the bars of the cell
In discussing the case Warden Muir
ply said:
Could Secure Weapons.
1T was an emergency that demand
ed the severest action under the laws
Robbins had been caught stealing brass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
RIVER NAvICABLE
Department of Commerce and
Labor Rules on Section
of the Illinois.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS APPLY
OVercroWding of Excursion Steamers
and Other Evils to Be Put an
End TO.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-The Illinois
river has been declared 'navigable
waters of the United States" and sub
ject 10 steamboat inspection laws.
This action was taken by the depart
ment OF commerce and labor, as a re-
suit of long continued complaints that
vessels navigating this river were
wholly without inspection or naviga-
ton rules.
An Important Waterway.
That part of the river 10 which the
new Jurisdiction applies, runs between
the Illinois and Michigan canal and
the Illinois state dam and dock al
Copperas Creek, IS miles. When the
Chicago canal is completed the Illinois
river will constitute one of the links
of the waterways connecting the great
lakes with the gulf OF Mexico
Complaint AEninst Peoria.
Peoria is located midway along. this
river, and in summer many excursion
steamers run from ii in each direction
TO resorts along its banks Complaints
say that these boats are often over
crowded. that their equipment is never
inspected and that there are no nayi
cation rules
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
ROBBERYON BUSINESSsTREET
Chicago Jewelry Store Robbed Of So
600 Worth of Diamonds.

Chicago, Nov. 30-The Bauman
Jewelry company, 70 Madison street,
was robbed of $4,000 worth OF dia-
monds last night by three men who
threw paperweight through a show
window from the outside and snatch
ing tray of gems, escaped. The rob-
berry was committed on one of the bus
lest corners in Chicago while the
streets were crowded with pedestrians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
MUTINEERS W0RSTED IN
BATTLE OF SEvASTOP0L
SENDS DRAFT OF
A new RATE BILL
Interstate Commerce Commission Sub
nits Plan to Solve Present
Evils.

Washington. Nov. 30.-Interstate
commerce commission has sent to
chairman Elkins, of the senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce, draft
of the bill which has been prepared
by the commission and which the COM
mission recommends to the coming
congress. II provides for comforting
power of fixing rates upon the COM
mission and greatly enlarges the pow
ers of the commission over the pres
ent law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Girl TO Manage Opera House.

Libortyville. Ind. Nov. 30.-The
Gem opera house hereafter will be
managed by a young woman. Miss Mel
lie Ham, daughter of one of the owners
Of the theater. As she has shown
much ability i has been decided to in
trust her with the affairs of the play
house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Boys Held for Train Wreckinq.

Vandalia. III. Nov. 30.-Roy FEEBLE
and Pearson HendricksOn, aged 20 and
10 years. charged with attempting 10
wreck a passenger train on the Vandal-
ia railroad near Brownstovn Saturday
night. have been arrested and placed
in Jan here On being arrested they
confessed, but later denied knowing
anything about il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
ANIMALS ARE REASONING BEINGS
SOON TO ENTER NEW ORLEANS
Rock Island Road to Use its Own
Tracks to Southern Cities.

Through the consolidation of three
subsidiary lines, two of which are un-
der construction and one recently ac-
quired. the Rock Island system will
soon be running lis trains into New
Orleans over its own tracks. While no
official statement has been made, il
is understood the management con
templates the construction of a gulf
outlet. folldwing the lead OF other
western lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Train All Niaht in Flood.

Louisville. Ky. Nov. 30-A passen-
ger train ON the Henderson route
branch of the Falls road was caught in
a flood last evening and remained un-
til early this morning. with the water
so high the passengers were compelled
To perch on the tops of the seat backs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Jury Probes ST. Louis Police.

St Louis. Nov. 3O.-Chief of Police
Kieiy and Chief of Detectives Desmond
were subpOenaed yesterday 10 appear
before the grand jury to testify In the
Investigation OF alleged oppression and
graft among members Of the police
force. Members of the board of police
commissioners were also subpoenaed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
SANTA FE HAS A WRECK
West eohnd Passenger Ditched in vi
cinity of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, ~ NJ. Nov 30.--A Santa
Fe west bound passenger was ditched
four miles south of this city yester
day. Engineer Bracket was killed,
and Engineer James Cristol. G. Smith,
Bath Main, Mail Clerk Cook, Conductor
Schaeffer and several Italians were
more or less injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
ENGINEER is RESPONSIBLE
Coroner Blames Engineer in the Fatal
Wreck on Boston e. Maine Road.

Concord. Mass, Nov. 30.-Horace w.
Lyons, engineer of the Montreal ex-
press which collided with the MARI
boro local on the Boston & Maine road.
killing IS persons and injuring score,
was held by the coroner on charge
of manslaughter at the close of a Sc
cret inquest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
DECIDE CITY HAS
POWER TO FIX RATES
Mount Vernon Wins Suit Brought by
Local Gas & Electric Com
pany

Mount Vernon, Ill. Nov. 30.-Judge
E. E Newlin at Olney has rendered n
decision in favor of the city in the suit
brought by the Citizens Gas. Electric
x Heating company. The company
sought TO set aside an ordinance pass
ed by the city council regulating water
and light charges. and asked for an in
junction. which the court denied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Fire at GaIesburo.

Galesburg. H.. Nov. 3O-Fire which
al one time threatened the whole busi-
ness center of the town destroyed the
stock of Ross & Anderson and dam
aged the First National bank s25 900 /:
insurance. $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Hammer is SUICIDES Weapon.

Yates CITY. III. Nov. 3o--George
Slater of this city. committed suicide
with a clawhammer. infiictiug blows
on his head which caused his death a
short time later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Newspaper Men Received.

Sterling, H.. Nov. 30.-As the open
ing event in the program of the dedi-
cation Of the new Y NJ. C. 4. building
in this city newspaper men OF northern
Illinois yesterday were given recep-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Score Stranded.

have to resign, and could never hold
up my head again"
At the end of Meriweather's testi-
mony the defense announced that il
had closed it's case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30

Pennsylvania and Cornell at Phila
deIphia.
Chicago. Nov. 30.-Ciear skies and
temperature we'll below the freezing
point gave promise of almost perfect
conditions for football this afternoon
when Michigan and Chicago met in the
climax of the football season in the
west. with the honor of the western
championship depending on the out
come
Crowd Record Breaker.
A record breaking attendance was
anticipated. Both men and coaches of
each eleven expressed confidence for
victory. although the Chicago cOntin-
gent looked for a close score.
Franklin Field Wet.
Philadelphia, Nov. 30.-Franklin field
is wet and slippery as a result of yes
terday's rain, but the weather condi-
tions are almost perfect for the Penn
sylvania Cornell contest this afternoon.
Meet for First Time.
St Louis. Mo. Nov. 30.-For the first
time i'll their football history, teams of
the University OF Iowa ana ST. LOUIS
university met today. and as additional
incentive to put forth their best eff
forts the undisputed championship of
two states and. according TO some au-
thorities. that of the Missouri valley,
hangs upon the result of the game
Won In Own states.
Each team has won the champion
ship of their respective states by actual
contest
Weather conditions are ideal for the
players. but slightly cold from the
viewpoint of the spectators.
Battle at Lincoln.
Lincoln. Neb. Nov. 30.-Under condi-
tions marked by bright skies and sting
ing cold the universities of Illinois and
Nebraska engage today in their annual
struggle for football supremacy. Both
elevens are in especially fine condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Ground to Pieces.

Sterling. Ill. Nov. 3O.-Michael Egan
was almost ground To pieces under
moving train in this city last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
FIGHTING SEVERAL
HOURS BOTH ON LAND
AND Between SHIPS

St. Petersburg. Nov. 30.-A terrific
naval and land battle has occurred at
Sevastopol between the mutineers and
the military and sea forces that re-
mained loyal to the czar.
The mutineers were defeated and
two or more of their vessels were sunk
and the remainder surrendered.
Land Battle Three Hours.
The sailors and soldiers intrenched
in the north fort. after a sanguinary
battle lasting three hours. were driven
out by a bayonet charge, every man
being killed. wounded or captured.
The town sustained enormous dam
age. one report saying half of IL is in
ruins. Fire. produced by the rebel
bombardment, did vast amount of
damage.
Rebels Fire First shot
Lieut. Schmidt. the elected COM
mander of the mutinous fleet. fired
the first shot. according 10 special
dispatch to the Slovo.
He gave the signal to- attack the
town Immediately after p. m. when
his ultimatum 10 the authorities ex-
pired. He had demanded by that hour
an acceptance OF the various demands
made by the rebei sailors.
Those demands included the imme-
diate formation of a constitutional as
sembly TO accept and carry into effect
the reforms promised by the czar. Spe-
Cifc improvements in the condition OF
she sailors also were insisted upon.
Ten war-hip- In Revolt.
When Lieut.. Schmidt gave the sig
nal to start the battle the 10 vessels
under his command. including a mum
ber of torpedo boats. opened fire upon
the town. Also simultaneously thc
loyal troops manning the shore fort:
began their bombardment, directing
their fire on the Otchakon. which wa:
flying the red flag. The Otchakoff
which circled of Admiralty point. th'
stronghold OF the mutineers on shore
sustained the brlnt OF the land fire
In less than an hour II had beer
pierced above and below water. Tn
crew suffered severely, and large nun
ber were killed and wounded
Rebel Battle-hip Riddied-
The battleship Psnteleimon followe
the Otchakoff into action and also sus
tanned severe injuries.
The Dneiper and several torped
boats fought alongside the cruiser an
baitleship The Dneiper at the clos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
BEFORE RECORD CROWD
Good Weather Generally Pre-.
walls for Last Big Con-
tests of Season.
WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY.

Chicago and Michigan at Marshall
field
Illinois and Nebraska at Lincoln
Indiana and Ohio State at Columbus.
Iowa and St. Louis at ST. Louis.
Penn and Des Moines at OskalooSa.
Drake and Ames ar Des Moines.
Pennsylvania and Cornell at Phila-
delphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Four Had Died.

Four deaths resulted from the dis
ease before the steamer sailed. and
many reports of sickness were receiv-
ed. The Japanese authorities take ev.
cry precaution To prevent spread of
the malady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
BIC STORM ENDS
Eight Vessels Entirely Wrecked
During Two Days Gale
on Lakes.
eleven LIVES SACRIFICED
Dozen Other Craft in Distress-Loss to
Shipping Estimated at
100000.

Duluth, Nov. 30.-No further news
OF wrecked boats arrived here since
the fate of the Lafayette and her barge
Manila was cleared up last night. A
tug is now out searching for the Ma
deria. another steel corporation boat
not accounted for. The big steamer w
+. Corey is now the only steel corpor
alton boat unaccounted for.
Eleven Lives Lost.
Chicago. Nov. 30-The storm on the
upper lakes, which brought death to
IL known dead and wrought untold
havoc among sailing craft, has sub
sided. and the work of rescue and re-
lief of a number Of vessels lost or
stranded on the rocks is being carried
on with the utmost vigor. So far, eight
vessels. representing a total cost of
$S15,000, have been reported total
wrecks without any chance whatever
of being saved, and there are still a
dozen or more vessels the where
abouts of which are unknown and
which may have to be classed among
the list of vessels totally destroyed,
when finally located.
Score Stranded.
At least a score of vessels have
been reported stranded. but since the
abatement of the hurricane it is be-
lieved a majority of these boats will
be saved
Up to the present time the total loss
to shipping caused by the storm is
estimated at $1,5OO.OO0. Additions are
bound to be made to this loss and
when the final returns are in the fig
ures will in all probability be at least
81, 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
BUB0N|C PLAGUE
Yokohama, Japan, Has Scourge
of the Disease to
Fight.
NEWS COMES BY STEAMSHIP
May Stop Shipping from the Port
Four Deaths and Much Sick
ness Reported.

Seattle. Nov. go The bubonic
plague is raging in Yokohama, accord
ing to officers of the steamship Dakota.
and possibly no more vessels will be
given a clean bill of health until the
scourge is wiped out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-30
Rebel Bat,Ie.hip Riddied.

The battleship Psnteleimon followed
the Otchakoff into action and also sus-
tanned severe injuries
The Dneiper and several torpedo
boats fought alongside the cruiser and
battleship. The Dneiper at the close
Evening journal., 1905-05-13
CLUB lNSTALLS OFFICERS

Newly elected officers Of the New-Ce
tury Club were formally installed yester-
day afternoon. all the former officers be-
ing reelected.
They were president. Mrs. Meta Gnpin
Kent, first vice-president. Margaret II.
Hin: second vice-president. Linda p.
Jones; recording secretary. Edith S. Dam
forth; corresponding secretary. Lucy Ban
croft treasurer ertrude c.. Pyle; federa-
tion secretary, Elizabeth G. Robinson;
executive comittoe-E Emma Lore, Rebecca
G.. n. Bush. Emalea p. Warner. Alice p.
Belts, Anne p. Thayer, Alice p. smyth,
Lizzie S. Wolaston
Mrs N. b. Danforth, the president Of
the board OF directors installed the other
members of the board who are. Esther
r. Albertson. Elizabeth NJ Baily. Mary
r. Bancroft, Margaret w. Bush. Anna r.
Candy. Ella a. S Candy. Estcle j. Car
penter. Elizabeth . Danforth. Frances S.
Garrett ELIZA C. Lea, Abby W. Miller,
Isabella S. Smith Josephine r.. smith.
Emma L. Weidin, Nathalie G. Wilson.
Mrs Kent made a speech ia which she
thanked the members for the honor done
her She urged the members to take more
interest I'm the working Of the club when
the meetings are resumed IN October.
Following the installation a play was
given by the college Club" composed Of
college girls OF this city. w. b. Keats
lyris THE Land Of Hearts Desire" was
given in an artistic manner. The roles
OF 'Muarteen Bruin." sharon Bruin"
and Father Hart were taken by Miss
Grace Baird, Miss Lucy Bancroft and
Miss Bush, respectively. Mrs Charles
Warner as "Brigeta Buln.' Miss Dan
forth as Maire Bruin" nd Miss Candy
as "A Fairy Child" aoter their parts
we'll
Previous TO the presentation Miss Car
oline Ladd Crew read a sketch of the au-
thor. Following the play tea was served
In the upstairs pariors.
Evening journal., 1905-05-13
TO DEEPEN LEWES CREEK
BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION
Plan to Improve the Stream
Has Been Taken Up by
Citizens
special to The Evening journal.

npeclul 10 Inc HNcnlnB journal
Lewes, May l3.-There is talk Of digging
out Lewes creek by taking a public sub
scrption. one citizen viii give $500 in
cash for that purpose, OF will take 81 .01O
in stock Of a chartered company with
rights to control the stream and charge
tolls. Such a charter is already in ex-
istence and an effort will be made to OBJ
tain it, and organize a local company.
The Board OF Public Works is consider
ing the advisability OF purchasing new
arc lamps and is in correspondence with
number of sea coast towns with the
view to obtaining the lamps most adapted
to this climate
The anniversary services Of the Epworth
League will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal Church tomorrow evening at
which time the newly elected cabinet will
be installed.
Dr. f. e. Williams, pastor Of the Pres
byterian Church, is visiting Chesapeake
City mad will exchange pulpits tomorrow
with the Rev. Mr.. Perry Of that place
Mrs. Williams and children have been
there for some weeks. it being her child
hood home.
The life station crews are looking for
ward anNiously to midnight of MAY 81
when they viii go off duty for two
months.
Evening journal., 1905-05-13
MRS. BARNEY TO LEAVE

Mrs. ]. X. Barney with the assistance
Of Mrs. Mary 3. Donnell, the county
president organized w. c. 4. u. at
Eismere on Thursday evening, with thir-
teen active and three honorary mem-
bers. The officers are: President, Mrs.
Ada G. Quigley; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. shurter; recording secretary, Miss
Hardness; treasurer Miss Nellie Qugley.
Mrs. J. X. Barney has gained for New
Castle county seventy-ive active ana
seventeen honorary members. She VIII
speak in Ezion Church tonight; Marshall
ton and Newport on Sunday; the work
house on Sunday afternoon, and the Fer
ris industrial School, leaving for her home
IN Rhode Island on Monday.
Mrs. Ella NJ Thatcher will begin
weeks work in New Castle county to-
morrow. She viii speak in Olivert Pres
byaerian Church in the morning and at
p. M for the Anna Brown union in
Brandywine hundred In the evening she
will be at the first NJ p. Church for
the Anna Gordon w. c. r. L.; on Mon
day evening for the ST. Paurs Y, VIII
mington; Tuesday she will be in Newark
for the Newark r.; Wednesday at the A.
L. NJ +. Church. Twelfth and French
streets. and on Thursday evening at
East Lake for the Seberry Y. Other en-
gagements will be announced later