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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
MAY RETURN new
YORK LIFE'S GIFT
Rumored President Roosevelt is Con.
siderins Repaying Campaign
Contribution.

New York. Sept. 2l.-It is rumored
that Secretary Root, Senator Lodge and
former Ambassador Choate went TO
Oyster Bay yesterday TO discuss among
other matters the possibility of return
ing to the New York Life the $4S.0OO
contributed TO the last campaign fund.
President Roosevelt. ii is said. did not
know at the time where the various
contributions came from. Now that he
knows about that one item, there is
reason 10 believe he does not like the
idea and he will make an effort TO re-
turn il if possible. The three great re-
publicans who are visiting him may be
able TO advise him as to the best way
TO proceed in that rather delicate mat
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
DEN0UNCES ROCKEFELLER'S GIFT
CONVENTION
REGENTS FOR AccEPTiNG-Two PARTIES NOMINATE
TICKET. BUT SEPARATE

sociates in the state farewell for
year at least on the eve of his depart
ure for an extended tour Of the old
world. Mr. Bryan commended Presi-
dent Roosevelt for what he declared TO
be his advanced stand on the princi-
plies long advocated by the democrats
The platform demands "a law giving
to the interstate commerce commission
the power 10 fix railroad rates to re-
main in force until rejected by court
of competent jurisdiction"
strong Anti-Pass Plank.
The anti-pass plank is declared the
strongest ever adopted by Nebraska
state convention
The populist platform declares for
the national ownership and operation
of railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
ILLINOIS MINERS WILL VOTE
President Mitchell Sustains Executive
Board in Controversy.

Springfield, ILL.,. Sept 2l.-Now that
President Mitchell of the united mine
workers has sustained the action of the
executive board of the Illinois miners
in effecting ap agreement for the min
ers OF the machine mines of the Chi
cago and Alton subdistrict. it is up to
the men whether they go to work. For
the purpose OF taking action on Presi-
dent Mitcheiis decision committee of
the miners involved held a meeting at
Auburn. IL was decided to refer the
matter back to the locals with instruc-
tions TO take a referendum vote as TO
whether they will return TO work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
OLD MEN FIGHT A
DUEL TO THE DEATH
inmates of New Jersey Poorhouse En-
gage in Furious Battle With
Knives.

New York. Sept. 2l.-Two men. both
past 20 years Of age, Inmates OF the
Bridgewater, y. j.. poorhouse, fought
duel with sharp kitchen knives and
both are likely TO die. The fighters
were George Potts and Edward Riley.
While sitting around the institution
smoking they quarreled. and began
fighting. So desperately were the fight
ers engaged that it was necessary TO
knock them down before they would
deSist f<f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
FRETTING UNDER
MILITARY RULE
People of Toxic Less Bitter over
Peace Terms Than Formerly,
However.

Toxic Sept. 21.-A prolonged meet
ing of the cabinet and elder statesmen
took place today. but the subject of
the conference is not made public. The
public is daily becoming more impa-
tient for the withdrawal of the order
proclaiming the city under martial law
Expressions of dissatisfaction over the
terms OF the treaty of peace. in the col
umns of the local papers are not so
frequent as they were some time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
BUILD TO COAST
Rock island Finds Way to Get
Around Contract With
Hartman.
BUYS THE Ell PAS0 ROAD
Nothinq to Prevent the Line from Ex-
tending As it May See
Fit.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-There are evil
dences that the Rock Island is about
to extend it's rails to the Pacific coast.
Despite the fact that the Rock Island
entered into a contract with E. II. Har-
riman not to cut into his exclusive ter
ritory, there are signs that President
Winchell has found a way to get
around this contract, and is putting his
scheme into execution.
w. c. Greene, the copper magnate
of Mexico, has confirmed the report
that the Rock Island is negotiating for
his road, the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre
and Pacific, which he purchased eight
months ago, and that the deal is nearly
closed. II is understood, too, that the
Ell Paso & Southwestern, the Phelps
Dodge syndicate road, is to become a
part of the Rock Island system.
Use Same Line.
Railroad men who know the situa-
ton in the southwest say that the pro-
posed extension of the Ell Paso means
simply that the Rock Island and Colo
RADIO and Southern will use the line.
and that it is being built solely for
them. The agreement between the
Rock Island and Hartman is binding
upon the two parties only. but there is
nothing to prevent the FL Paso road
from extending to the coast. and then
selling out to the Rock Island. Mr..
Greene says that the Rock Island will
extend his road TO the Pacific coast of
| Mexico after coming into possession of
| it. but that is hardly likely. as survey
ors have been made for the extension
of the Ell Paso to southern California
and ii has been found that an easy
route exists.
Rock Island Makes Changes
| A circular issued by the passenger
department of the Rock Island an
nounced the following official changes:
W. ]. Leahy has been appointed first
1 assistant general passenger agent. with
Offices at Chicago; H. S. Ray. assistant
general passenger agent at St. Louis;
z. Z. Palmer. eastern passenger agent
| with offices in New York; Charles b
Sloat. New England passenger agent
and E. l.. Drew has been made general
passenger agent at Denver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21

People Thrown From Beds by Terrific Explosion,
but Have Remarkable Escape From DEATH
Meat Shop Keeper Threatened.

New York. Sept. 21.-With a roar
that was heard for blocks and which
threw the occupants of the entire
of densely crowded tene-
ments into a panic. a dynamite bomb
was exploded early today on the steps
of tenement house. First avenue was
shaken as by an earthquake and scores
of sleepers were thrown from their
beds. At that. nobody was seriously in
jured, which appears remarkable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
ON Sea-;
ARMISTICE IS
NOW COMPLETE

Vladivostok, Sept. 21.-The Russian
and Japanese squadrons commanded
respectively by Rear Admiral Jossen
and Vice Admiral Kamimura met in
Koruiloff bay Saturday last and the
admirals arranged terms of the naval
armistice.
Toxic. Sept. 21.-The navy depart.
ment confirms the Vladiyostok report
announcing the conclusion of a naval
armistice. The narrowest portion of
the gulf of Tartary remains neutral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
TREATY OF PEACE
AT ST. PETERSBURG
Placed in Custody of Foreign Office and
Copy Being Made for sigma
ture of Gar.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 21.-M. Plan
con. secretary of the Russian peace
commission, arrived here today bear
ing the treaty signed by the plenipO-
tentiaries, which was turned over 10
the custody of the foreign Office. News
of the arrival of the document was
communicated to his majesty by telc-
graph. The foreign office will now pre-.
pare a copy of the treaty for the en-
perOrS signature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21

There are two stores on the ground
floor of the house. One is meat shop
kept by Henry Blomberg. and the 9TH
er a barber shop owned by S. Scarito.
Living on the other floors were 16 fam
lilies.
Received Threatening Letters.
Last Tuesday Scarito went to police
headquarters with a letter sent TO him
signed BLACK Hand" He said it was
the fourth he had received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Moody Valves Laws Pen
atty on Pleas of
Guilty
TO ACCEPTING REBATES
Samuel We'll Declared to be
Near Death From Shame
of Indictment.

Chicago. Sept 2l.-Federal Judge
Humphrey today fined Samuel Well.
vice president of the SchwarZschild &
Sulzberger Packing company $4,000.
and B. S. Tusy. traffic manager. " d.
Skipworth. and c. Z. Todd. assistant
traffic managers. 81, 1000 each. following
pleas of guilty TO an indictment charg
ing conspiracy TO accept railroad re-
bate
Life I'm Jeopardy.
With the entering of the plea. tie
claration was made that unless at least
one of the cases is Immediately settled.
the life of Samuel We'll is IN jeopardy.
He is said 10 be a nervous wreck and
fears were entertained for his life il
he had been allowed 10 continue I'M
der the stigma of an indictment.
Reach Understandings.
1t is declared a complete understand
ing had been reached between counsel
for the defendants and Attorney Gen
eraI Moody While in Chicago, the at
tcrney general was apprised of the con
dition of We'll and il is said. agreed to
the entry of the plea of guilty with
the understanding the Jail provision OF
the law under which the sentence was
passed should be waived and merely
n fine imposed.
Others Treated Sumo Way.
The same concession was made in
the case of the other three defendants,
who were charged with uniawfully
combining and agreeing to solicit re-
bates for the Schwarzschild & SulZber-
ger company from the Michigan Cen
trail, Crank Trunk, Lehigh Valley. Rock
Island, Boston & Maine. and Mobile Il
Ohio railroad companies. Charges
were made that the defendants conspir.
ed with each other in presenting sup
posed claims for damages which were
in reality claims for rebates.
Does Not Affect Other Gases.
The plea made today does not in any
way affect the charge of interference
with government witnesses made in
previous indictments returned against
Cusey and other Schwarzschild & Sulz-
berger men.
Government Files Demurrer.
Chicago, Sept. 21.-District Attorney
Morrison today filed a demurrer 10 the
Plea of abatement made yesterday by
the packers defendant in the beef trust
case. The demurrer alleged insuffici-
ency of allegations in the plea of the
packers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
UNC0vERS ARSON
Chicago Grand Jury investigation
of Fire insurance Yields
Sensation.
CASES OF GROSS FRAUD
Evidence Numerous Adjusters Have
Been in Collision With In
cendiaries.

Chicago. Sept 21.-Twenty-three ar
murders and involving fraudulent in
surance claims amounting to many
of dollars will be made the
subject of a sweeping investigation by
the grand jury. The inquiry began yes
terday.
Is Far Reaching.
The anterOom in the criminal court
building was filled with fire and police
officials and other witnesses whose teS-
timony is expected to result in the In
dictment of the fireNugs. States At
torney Healy thinks ii will be the most
far reaching investigation of incen-
diary fires in many years. Nothing ap
preaching il in sensational features and
the diversity of charges has ever been
presented to a Cook county grand jury
IL is asserted, with the exception oi
the Perry arson case.
Adjusters In Collusion.
One effect of the investigation will
be a recommendation that an arson
board be established which will keeI
a record of all fires reported TO insur
ance companies. These greatly exceed
those reported TO the fire department
Another recommendation will be that
insurance adjusters be required TO take
out an annual license. There are
around 200 of these adjusters and some
of them are believed to be in collusion
with incendiaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Dumping Peaches Into Marsh.

South Haven, Mich, Sept. 21.-Near-
ly 10000 baskets of peaches were
shipped out of here last night by rail
and boat. Farmers claim they are get
ting small return for fruit shipped to
Chicago. Local canning companies re-
fuse TO take another bushel of peaches
and hundreds of bushels of them were
dumped into the marsh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
EXPERT GOLFERS ASSEMBLE
United States Association Opens Cham
pionship Tournament in South.

Hamilton, Miss, Sept. 21.-Over
four-score of the most expert golf
and amateur. including present and
past champions. assembled. today on
the links of the Myopia Hunt club for
the first round of the 18th open cham
pionship of the United States Golf as
SociatiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
BOY BURNS BABY
SISTER IN CRADLE

Marinette, Wis. Sept. 21.- Leon
Crambeau. aged Z, charged with muir
dering his 6-months-old sister. was plac-
ed in jail mere today. The coroner's
jury found the boy set fire TO the bed
clothes in the baby's cradle and burned
the baby to death. The young lad Is
supposed to be pyromaniac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Justice supreme Court-willtam &.
Hastings. dem.
Regents-D. &. Cole, pop. Louis
lightner. dem.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 21.-The demo,
cratic state convention yesterday
adopted resolution denouncing the
Rockefeller gift to the University of
Nebraska, criticised the regents for ac-
cepting it. and demanding the return
of the gift OF the donor
Fusion between democrats and popu-
lists was effected by the nomination of
an identical ticket.
Bryan's speech Feature.
The feature OF the democratic gath
ering was the speech Of William j.
Bryan, in which he bade his party as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
UNABLE TO KEEP PEACE
Military Authorities in Warsaw Called
Upon to Put Down Ferment.

Warsaw. Sept. 21.-The governor
general of Skallon has issued an army
order drawing attention to the INSULT
cheney of police to quell the general
ferment in Russian Poland and TO the
fact that it is necessary for the mill
tary authorities to act vigorously and
fearlessly in restoring order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Rejane Hurt in Auto Accident.

Milan. Sept. 21.-Mme. Rejane was
in an automobile accident yesterday
near Modena- The machine in which
the French actress was travelling
struck a parapet and in endeavoring TO
avoid a collision with a dray the car
was much damaged. Nine. Rejane,
who sustained slight bruises. confined
the journey by train
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
SPANISH VILLAGES
BEING DESERTED
Famine Stricken Population Fleeing
to South America by Train
loads.

Madrid, Sept. 21.-Dispatches from
the famine districts of Andalusia say
entire trains of emigrants are leaving
to embark for South America and
many families are abandoning their
homes and farms. Some villages in
Galicia have been totally destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
2e, 900 Cars of Oranges

San Francisco. Sept 21--According
to reports of traffic officials OF the San
ia Fe and Southern Pacific, the number
of cars of oranges sent east during the
season just closed, was $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
McCaskrin in Monmouth.

The advent of c. w McCaskrin in
Monmouth to open his campaign for
congress is announced for tomorrow
night That vicinity has been flooded
in advance with his Autographs and
buttons bearing the picture of the lib
erty bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
ATLANTIC LINER
IN A COLLISION?
Freight Steamer Arrived in Port DAM
aged From Crash in
Fog.

New York. Sept. 21.-Capt. Lewis, of
the freight steamer Cornwall, which ar
rived here today damaged by a col
lision during a dense fog near Montauk
Point last night. reported he believed
he had been in collision with a large
Atlantic liner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meets.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-Delegates to the
10th annual convention of the Brother
hood of ST Andrew are gathered at the
University of Chicago to attend the
opening session
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Insurance Quiz Will I'm
pIicate Other
Parties
IS ATTORNEYS belief
Mccall Says Democrats Also
Solicited Campaign Funds
Parker Denies.

New York. Sept. 2l.-The probing
of methods OF life insurance companies
was resumed today by the Legislative
investigating committee. Before pro-
ceedings were begun Charles f.
Hughes. counsel TO the committee said
he believed facts of more importance
and greater interest than any devel-
oped thus far. still remained to be
brought out.
Knew Nothing.
The first witness today was Jonn F.
Mccullough. of Albany. who is employ
ed by Andrew A. Hamilton. Checks
for 100000 given by the New York
Life TO Hamilton bore McCullough's
name as indorser. but the witness said
he knew nothing about the checks ex-
cept what he read in the newspapers.
George w. Perkins, vice president of
the New York Life and member of the
firm OF j. =. Morgan & Co. was the
next witness.
Produced ssOO.OOO Check.
He was asked to produce the check
for $500. 200 given to Morgan & Co. by
the New York Life, for 100000 in
bonds OF the Navigation syndicate.
These bonds were sold by the insur-
ance company TO Morgan at the close
of the calendar year. Dec. 81. 1908. and
brought back on the next business day,
Jan. 2 The check was offered as evil
dence. Perkins then presented a state.
ment of the New York Life company
joint accounts from 1897 to 1905.
Presented Other Statements.
Perkins also presented a number OF
other financial statements that had
been requested. Among the joint ac-
counts. Mr.. Hughes found. the partici.
patton of the New York Life with C. r.
Wing & Co. in which on a purchase of
railroad bonds to the sum of 81 1885,
600, the New York Life Insurance COM
pany received a profit of $32.753. The
witness did not know what profits
Wing L. Co. got in the transaction.
Put Up All the Cash.
From this account II looks as IL the
New York Life put up all the money"
said Hughes. DO you know whether
that is true or not?"
IL do not. | am not a bookkeeper,
but I presume the accounts are cor
rect"
Mccall Explains Testimony.
President Mccall. of the New York
Life referring to his testimony before
the legislative committee in relation 10
contribution to the Democratic party.
said last night:
The meaning | intended to convey
when | mentioned Judge Parker was
this: Judge Parker. when candidate
for the presidency last year. did not
personally ask me for campaign funds.
but friends of his did so repeatedly.
Judge Parker. as chairman of the
state democratic committee several
years ago. did. however accept prof
fered contributions to the campaign
fund
Judge Parker. in statement. denied
that he had solicited. directly or indi
rectly. funds from corporations in last
years campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
RAMSEY OUSTED
FROM ONE OFFICE

New York. Sept. 21.-Frank A Bur
den. of GAINESVILLE. was today elected
president OF the Ann Arbor railroad,
succeeding Joseph Ramsey. Jr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21

of yellow fever today numbered l6;
deaths. /.
New Orleans. Sept. 21.-While the
fact that Arkansas authorities have
asked 10 days time in which 10 give
a definite answer TO DR. Whites in
quiry as to whether President Roose-
velt's train can enter that state after
leaving here has caused some disap-
pointment. IL is the expectation of the
health authorities the situation will
have sufficiently improved by Oct. l
to warrant the Arkansas officials in
the giving permission.
Preparations Proceed.
Meanwhile New Orleans is going for
ward with its preparations to receive
the president and ii is the opinion of
the entire medical fraternity he can
come here without the slightest risk.
Conditions here are constantly i'm.
proving. mistaking of other kinds OF
fever for yellow fever being RESPONSE
BILE for the unfavorable aspect some at
times have given the situation.
News from the country shows i'm
walton of conditions in others.
Writes Missouri hoard.
Springfield. H. Sept 21.-J. A.
Egan, secretary of the Illinois board of
health. in a vigorous letter to the St.
Louis health commission, demands
that Missouri inspectors quit annoy
ing passengers for points in Illinois.
DR.. Egan says if his Instructions are
not complied with Missouri officials
will not be allowed to operate on Illi-
nois trains.
DR.. Egan lays down rules that must
be observed by the Missouri health
authorities il they continue their in
spection of railroad passengers on Ilh-
nois soil DR.. Egan said that not only
must passengers not be annoyed by
Missouri inspectors. but these officials
must not begin their work further
away from East St. Louis than Belle
vile or Waterloo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21

Havana, Sept. 21.-As a result of the
Cuban government having received au-
confirmation of the report
that on Tuesday night, after big meet
ing Of liberals at Cienfuegos, disturb
ances occurred during which filth was
thrown upon the escutcheon of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
CREMATES FAMILY OF FOUR
Terrible Deed of Indiana Man Sup
posed to BE Insane.

Madison, Ind, Sept. 21.-On Beattis
ridge. in Switzerland county, last night
George Ford. believed to be insane.
fired his house and cremated his wife
and three children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
FLYER IN WRECK
Fast Santa fs California Train
Leaves Rails at WAL
ton, kans.
PASSENGERS ESCAPE DEATH
Muddy Bank Breaks Force of Fall
When Cars Overturn-Run-
ming 40 Miles an Hour.

Newton. Kans., Sept. 21.-The east
bound California flyer on the Santa Fe
railroad was wrecked at Walton, eight
miles east of here. last night Fred
Kempnick, of Chicago. second cook on
the dining car was badly scalded. No
one was killed.
Five persons were injured. Kemp
nick was perhaps the only one seri-
ously hurt.
Running ut High Speed.
Running at speed OF about forty
miles an hour at the time of the acci-
dent. as the train approached Walton
the trucks of the baggage car left the
rail- followed by the dining car and
sleeper. which overturned. Fortunate
ly a muddy bank broke the force of the
fall. and most of the passengers were
enabled TO alight in safety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
ODD FELLOWS MEET
NEXT AT TORONTO

Philadelphia. Sept. 2l.-The sover
eign grand lodge of Odd Fellows today
decided TO meet next year in Toronto
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Protective League Elects.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21.-The CON
vention of the National Protective
League today elected George A. Scott,
of Waverly, y. Y, president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
INSULT TO AMERICAN CONSULATE BY
CUBAN RIOTERS IS APOLOG|zED FOR

American consulate. the Cuban state
department today communicated with
the American charge d'affaires. Sleep
er. and apologized for the occurrence.
assuring Sleeper energetic efforts
would be made to ascertain the iden-
tity OF the guilty parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
COURT HOUSE FLOOR FALLS
Three Men Fatally Injured in Demol-
ishing Old Building at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-Four men were
injured. three fatally. today in the old
court house. which is being torn down
TO make place for the new structure.
The flooring of the fourth floor gave
way, burying the men in the debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
FRANCO-GERMAN HARMONY
Subject of Consideration at Peace Con-
qreSs at Lucerne.

Lucerne Switzerland, Sept 21.-The
International peace congress today ap-
proved of the report of its committee
favoring the reapproachment between
France and Germany by the establish
ment of closer commercial and political
relations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
Three Cholera Deaths.

Berlin, Sept 21-Five new cases of
cholera and three deaths were reported
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21
ARKANSASISSLoW
Not Sure About Permission to
President to Visit There
Oct. I.
ASKS 10 DAYS TO CONSIDER
New Orleans. However. Goes Ahead
With Preparations-FeVer Situa-
ton Uncertain.

New Orleans. Sept. 21.-New cases
OF yellow fever today numbered 16;
deaths. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-21

From this account It looks as il the
New York Life put up all the money.
said Hughes. DO you know whether
that is true or not?"
IL do not | am not a bookkeeper
but presume the accounts are cor
rect"