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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Court Of Inquiry Finds
Cause of Disaster to
the Bennington.
CROWN SHEETAT FAULT
Responsibility Will Be Left for
Higher Authorities to
Determine.

San Francisco. Cal. Aug. "a San
Diego dispatch to the Call says:
From an official source. the reliabil-
ity of which cannot be questioned. it
has just become known what in sub
stance will be the report of the court
of inquiry investigation of the Benning-
ton disaster
Crown sheets Weakened.
1t may be stated authoritiyely the
court will find the boiler of the Ben
nington exploded. not because of an
unusually high pressure. but because
the metal crown sheet and bolts hold
ing the crowE sheet in place had be
come dead" had lost all life. nearly
all tensile strength by constant use.
and the failure To renew the weakened
place during the years the Bennington
was in service.
No Censure Contemplated.
The court will not censure the Off
GERS of the Bennington. but will pass
the matter of responsibility to a higher
authority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
WITTE HAS HAD A
PLEASANT VOYAGE
Russian Peace Envoy Anxious to Make
the Acquaintance of Ameri-
cans.

On Board the Kaiser Wilhelm Der
Crosse, via Wireless Station at Siasi-
cans, Mass, Aug. after a good pas
sage across the Atlantic, Sergius Wit
te, Russia's envoy of the peace confer
ence, is in perfect health. Speaking of
his arrival on American soil, Witte
said:
Il am happy 10 visit America, which
country | am most anxious to know.
My only regret is that | cannot speak
English"
Witte stated his only mission is the
negotiation of peace.
New York. Aug. 2.-The Kaiser Viii
helm Der Crosse with Sergius Wittc,
senior Russian peace envoy. arrived in
quarantine this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
WOMEN OWN BIG STORES
Mrs. Augusta Lehman Now Owns the
Fair at Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Two of the largest
mercantile establishments in the city
and in America-are now owned by
women. In one of the most important
of the year Mrs. Augusta
Lehman. representing the Lehman
estate, acquired the interest of Otto
Young in The Fair, and thus becomes
its sole owner.
The other woman who carries the
vast responsibility of ownership of a
big retail store is Mrs. Mollie Netcher.
who. since the death of her husband,
has retained the Boston store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
FRANCE EXPLAINS FURTHER
New Note Clears Position in Regard to
Coming Conference.

Paris. Aug. Premier Rouvier. in
the course of a reception to the diplo-
matte corps today handed to Prince
Won RadOlin. the German ambassador,
a further note explaining the French
point OF view regarding the program
for the Morocco conference. The note
is designed to clear up misunderstood
ings concerning the scope of the con.
ference and naturally renews agitation
from the delay in the organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
BIG TREES CRUSH HOUSES
Three Persons Killed and Twenty In
lured in Louisiana Forest.

Beaumont. Texas, Aug. . Word
reached here last evening that one
white boy and two negroes were killed
and 20 other persons injured in heavy
wind storm which struck Bessmay. La,
yesterday afternoon. The wind uproOt-
ed several big trees, which fell on the
houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
COTTON GROWERS WANT RENOVATION
DECLARING DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE
FROM GROUND AND DEMANDING


Washington. ID. c.. Aug. 2.-Presi-
dent Jordan and Secretary Cheatham
of the Southern Cotton association
have made public a statement setting
forth the demands TO be made on con-
gress To reform statistical work in the
department of agriculture. 1t is charg-
ed that Secretary Wilson is striving TO
divert attention from deficiencies" OF
the system Ito the thieving propensi-
ties of a few unworthy officials
II is claimed the efforts 10 prosecute
former members of the department.
even if successful. is of secondary i'm
portance as compared with the refor-
nation of the system. The so-called
reformation includes a demand for the
resignation of Secretary Wilson.
Demands on Congress.
In the statement demanding the reor-
ganization OF the agricultural depart
ment Jordan and Cheatham demand OF
congress the following:
y. The establishment within the
department of agriculture of a bureau
TO be known as the cotton bureau,
charged especially and solely with the
duty OF reporting upon the cotton crop
and all matters concerning that staple
20 The appointment as the head OF
that bureau. at an adequate salary, OF
a man whose reputation and antece-
dents shall be beyond reproach and
whose familiarity with cotton cultiVa-
tion shall be an additional guarantee OF
his fitness.
Want No Bias.
3. An organization of the bureau
so established upon thoroughly scienti-
fic lines. such as will insure H. possible
bias in favor of either buyer or seller
or producer or manufacturer can be
presupposed or asserted.
-. The passage of law that will
be more specific in its scope and under
which government employees can be
prosecuted for giving away or selling
valuable information, as has been done
in the statistical bureau.
We have no doubt of the zeal of the
officers of the department. but II seems
TO be as misdiTected in this crisis as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Give UP PROVINCE
Russians Fird it impossible to
Defend Ussuri on
Coast.
QUIETLY DRAW OFF FORCES
L Linevitch Wires Denial That His Army
Is Surrounded or Even In
Danger.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE impossi
bility of defending the coast of Ussuri
territory has resulted in the abandon,
ment of the entire province bordering
on the Pacific. almost before the Rus,
sian people knew the Japanese were
planning occupation of the territory.
The Japanese already are establish
ing a base at Port Castries for 10000
men and ~ guns with a view to oc-
cupying the lower territory of the
Amur river. They are preparing, ac-
cording 10 the military correspondent
of the Russki ViedOmosti, to operate
from Sakhalin along the Amur river,
which is only a short distance from
Port Castries. the route being along
good cart roads to Sofinsk on the lower
Amur. Thence they can advance north
TO Nikolaievsk and south TO Khabar
Ovsk
LIneVItch Denies Reports.
Gen. Linevitch has telegTaphed TO
the emperor. under date of July 25. de-
nying the frequently published reports
that his army was surrounded. He
says the army has never been in a dan
gerous position. The fianks never have
been turned. although the Japanese
sought TO do So THE Japanese, who
are some distance from our principal
positions, have failed in their attempts
to approach them" The general adds:
THE morale of the troops inspires
men with complete confidence that the
army is ready for any task"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
INTEREST IN DIVORCE CASE
Many Army Officers Testify in Behalf
of Mai. Taggart.

Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 2-Many men
prominent in army circles have arrived
here to attend, as Witnesses, the hear
ing of the Taggart divorce case this af-
ternoOn. The case is surrounded by
features, and attracts
widespread attention. Maj. Taggart is
one of the best known officers of the
regular army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
GEN. WOOD SOON RETURNS
Says He Will Again Take Command in
the Philippines.

Boston, Aug. 2.-Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood. of the United States army who
returned from the command OF the
Philippines a few weeks ago for a
slight operation on his head said to-
day he expected to resume his duties in
the far east in about a month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Woman Killed BY Mad Bull.

Joliet. H., Aug. Susan Lentz of
Painfield township. six miles west of
Joliet was gored to death by mad
bull as she was releasing it from its
pasture Her brother and number
of farm hands were unable TO rescue
her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
STRIKERS RIOT IN
APPROVED STYLE
Porto Rican 'Longshoremen Tear Up
Paving Blocks and Fight
Police.

San Juan. Porto Rico, Aug 2-As
the outcome of the IongshOremens s
strike for an increase of wages. the
greater portion of San Juan is under
control of a mob. Between and Q
last night the mob dug up paving
blocks and stones and rushed through
the streets fighting the police. One
person was killed and 40 injured.
three of whom may die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
househoats Evieted.

East 81. Louis. H., Aug. 2.-The boat
of Sandy Hook were eyicted
yesterday when a steamboat dragged
about twenty-five boats from Sandy
Hook into the river and set them adrift
When that Of ]. Franklin was set adrift
he started his phOnograph TO playing
Sailing. Sailing. Over the Bounding
Main" and foated down the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
CRIME OF OMISSION SERIOUS
Man Charged With MansIaughter for
Abandoning Drowning Girl.

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug. 2.-Joseph
Barrett, a young man was held 10 the
superior court yesterday in bonds of
$500, charged with manslaughter in
causing the death of Lillian Brabner.
14-year old girl, by drowning on July
.19. Barrett is accused of having aban-
doned the girl IN deep water while
bathing at Seaside park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
HEARD "sTAR ROUTE" TRIALS
Andrew Wylie Former District OF Co.
Iumbia Justice Dead.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Andrew Wylie,
former justice of the supreme court OF
the District of Columbia. is dead. He
was president over a number of trials,
the most notable being the star route
conspirators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Missouri Congressman Dead.

Liberty, Mo. Aug. 2.-FOrmer Con
gresham John Dougherty is dead al
his home in this city, aged f8. He rep
resented the Third Missouri district
three terms in congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Bank Robbed.

Danville, ILL.,, Aug. 2.-The bank at
Royal. Champaign county. was broken
open and robbed of $4,000 today. A nj
tro glycerine explosion blew the safe
door through the roof and was heard
for miles. The robbers escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Alton Bishop at Rome.

Rome. Aug. 2.-The pope received in
private audience today Rev. Edward L.
Spaulding chancellor Of the diocese of
Alton, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02

homes.
UnS Been spared.
Because of their high regard for
Mrs. Rockefeller, many of the men
whom her husband has squeezed out
of their commercial existence refuse
To make statements OF their business
dealings with the Standard Oil com
pany. Spencer Frary. a former oil
refiner living at 217 Murray Hill ave
nue.. is one of these. He is a second
cousin of Mrs. Rockefeller.
q hold Mrs. Rockefeller and her
sister in too high an estimation TO
make any statements about my deal
ings with Rockefeller" he said.
Though Mr. Rockefeller squeezed
me out of my business. and / believe
all that Ida NJ. Tarbell has written OF
him. / will not say anything about the
matter. because have the greatest of
sympathy for his wife and sisteT-in-
law They have been guests at nv
house. and my family have been guests
at their house. 1 myself have never
met Rockefeller, and l don't care to-
No one meets him when they call at
the house.
Mrs. Rockefeller is failing. under
stand. This decline has been especi-
ally noticeable in the recent past.
There has been criticism enough to
worry and weight upon her. and will
NOT add TO her burden"
One OF Many.
Mr. Frary was one of the many
small independent refiners of Cleve-
land who suffered at the hands OF the
Standard Oil company After he had
worked up a very lucrative business.
Rockefeller stepped in and plucked the
fruit before il had time TO ripen and
fall into the pockets OF these small in
vestoTs. Il was 10 years ago that Mr..
Frary left the business.
The Standard Oil company offered to
make peace with them on terms quite
favorable TO the former. but this was
refused. and in the consolidation and
shifting OF property. Mr.. Frary lost
out He says. however, that he man
aged 10 save BIT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Carnahan Near Death.

Indianapolis. Aug. 2.-Gen. James B.
Carnahan, major general of the uni
form rank Knights of Pythias, is grad
ually sinking and his death is hourly
expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
swedish Ministry Organizes.

Stockholm. Aug. 2.-The coalition OF
the ministry was formed today with
Christian Lundberg minister of state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
The Great Northern and
Northern Pacific
Involved
IN GENERAL STRIKE.
Some Divisions Reported Tied
Up With Only Dispatch
ers Working.

Helena. Mont, Aug. 2-Dispatches
from Montana points indicate the
strike order was generally obeyed by
the telegraphers of the Northern Paci-
fic and Great Northern railroads.
DiVIsfOn Tied Up.
All operators on the Montreal Cen
tral, except the dispatchers, went out.
The entire Rocky mountain division of
the Northern Pacific is reported tied
up. AT Spokane, Wash, on the SpO-
kane division of the Great Northern
and Idaho division of the Northern Pa
cific all operators except the dispatch
eTS are out.
Settles Into Long Battle.
st. Paul, Aug. 1.-The strike of tele-
graph operators on the Northern Pa
cific and Great Northern systems today
settled into what promises to be a
long drawn out contest between the
two roads and the combination of en-
ployes who claim to have power to tie
up the money making end of these
railroads so that the companies will
be willing to grant their demands.
General Strike Ordered.
st. Paul. Mimi, Aug. "A general
strike of the telegraphers on the lines
of the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific railways was ordered at IL
o'clock last night by President Perham
of the Order of Railway Telegraphers
The telegraphers had been given an
alternative yesterday to accept the
wage schedule Of the company or quit
the road. Acting on this the company
locked out practically all the operators
on the road except those in Minneapo-
lis and ST Paul
Run with Telephones.
st. Paul, Aug. 2.-Managers of the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
systems say the telegraphers' strike
has not interfered with the running of
passenger trains. The systems are us
ing telephones which have been install
ed the past year for an emergency.
President PeTham, of the Railway Tele
graphers says by noon 95 per cent of
the operators will be out, resulting in
a complete tieup of the two big sys-
TENS.
1000 Track Men Ordered Ont.
Denver, Colo, Aug. with the APP
pTONdl Ol JOHh l. "iISOI, pl SSluSht VI
the International Brotherhood of Main
tenance of Way employees, an order
was sent out yesterday to all track and
water service men on the Denver and
Rio Grande road, who are members OF
the brotherhood, to go on strike at 6
O'Clock D. M, Aug. 2. The strike is or
dered in consequence of the refusal of
the officers of the company to accept
the schedule presented by the brother
hood. or to submit the matters in ques-
tion to arbitration. More than 1000
employees. it is said, are affected by
the strike order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Pnosecuted Anarchists.

Chicago. Aug. 2.-AttOrney Edward
one Of the prosecutors Of
the Haymarket anarchists, IS dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02

1t was in the antecedent period. All
the powers and influence of the depart
ment. of the lawyers. and of every man
OF the government seems to be devoted
TO the attempt to dragnet a lot of ire
sponsible spectators.
Urge Complete Renovation.
That there have been for years
leaks in the department is as well
known TO the trade as the existence OF
the department itself: but these are in
significant as compared with the funda-
mental mismanagement At this time.
however. there is a manifest endeavor
to divert attention from the radical er-
rors and deficiencies of the department
itself to the thieving prOpensIues of a
few unworthy officials. Let us not be
misled by any such misdirected energy.
Let us reform at the top and not on
the side. Let us root out the offenders.
cleanse the personnel, change the
methods, and renovate the department
from root 10 branch Then the cause
of cotton and good government alike
will be served in RoOseveltian fashion. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
Attorney Jerome Notifies
New York Supreme
Court
FOR EQUITABLE CASE
Declares He Discovered an
Extraordinary Condition
of Affairs.

New York, Aug. 2-District Attor-
ney Jerome notified Justice Davis of
the criminal branch of the New York
supreme court today he might need a
special grand jury to investigate Equit-
able Life Assurance society affairs be-
fore the Legislative committee finishes
the investigation of life insurance con-
ditions
Jerome informed the court he would
ask for special jury now, but request
ed the court 10 adjourn until Sept. H.
which ii did. In making the request
for adjournment, jerome said:
Makes Startling Find.
AS a result of investigations of the
state superintendent of insurance
which called attention to conditions in
the Equitable society, | have discover
ed i'll the investigation an extraordin-
airy condition of affairs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02
UnS Bcen spared.

Rockefeller is stopping at his other
homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-02

Helena. Mont, Aug. 2.-Dispatches
from Montana points indicate the
strike order was generally obeyed by
the telegraphers of the Northern Paci-
fic and Great Northern railroads.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-02
oorton's Ministries.

Gorton's Minstrels will appear al
Crystal Falls Opera house Dec. 4th
Gortons Ministries are. by no means,
strangers in Crystal Falls, as they have
appeared here on many previous oc-
casions, their performances having
always been classed among the best
The addition this season of many hign
class specialties Of novel and in
teresting character insures perform
ance satisfactory and pleasing in all
details Among the notable features
is the stage setting of the First Part
representing a tropical scene in
Florida, with the magnificent Ponce
de Leon Hotel in the back ground.
Rich and elegant costumes add still
further TO the beauty OF this incompar.
able stage picture. The entire com
pany is composed Of capable per
formers. each ones elected with special
reference to his ability. The comedy,
music and various specialties are said
40 be high class in every respect.
The press opinions in the various cities
> here this organization has recently
Aeared, are OF very favorable.
character, and there is every indication
that the performance IL all that 1t Il
represented 10 be-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-02
Demand for More Diaries.

lin Northern Michigan the cool.
uniform climate. pure water and a
bundance Of natural grasses make the
production of the finest butter and
cheese an easy possibility and all dairy
products find ready market in the
large numbering and mining towns OF
the Upper Peninsula
Grasses of all kinds grow in profu-
sion upon the wild land and where the
hardwood has been cut there are strong
growths OF natural grasses Clover
and timothy are very abundant In large
areas on the clay and clay loan soils
Of the western portion Of Northern
Michigan Several samples Of timothy
six feet high have been sent in from
Ontol agon County this last year, and
one field Of clover north Of Matchwood
attained the height Of hive feet four
inches and cut considerably over three
tons per acre On all bottom lands. n
long river courses and at the outlets of
lakes. here is heavy growth Of blue
Joint that can be made into hay. The
pastuIage season is fully AS long a. il
il further south. The Uniform pre-
cipita,ion throughout the summer and
the absence 81 peorchiug wind aud
0verh hot sunshine enables grass and
Ali f1use crops O. 80 under tde snoW
I'd A tf Nor oant IL
covered hNa hJi rs moss ranging from
I2 20 feet ia depth. green forage can
&c secured 81 any time by merely re-
moving tie snow For winter forage
large variety Of feed can be provided
by the farmer in clover. timothy, peas.
alfalfa, root crops and corn ensilage.
In Northern Michigan there is an
open market for thousands of gallons
of cream and milk and tons Of butter
and cheese. Northern Michigan soil il
amply able TO produce the whole OF
this supply 800. 600 people. not over
30. 600 Of whom produce one pound of
dairy product throughout the year
make this market and at the present
time rs Of all the cream and milk,
butter and cheese, which is used in
this country. is brought in from out
side the state The conclusion Is very
evident No less parsonage than the
Hon. James Wilson. u. S. Secy OF
Agriculture, has pronounced this North
Country an ideal stock and dairy re-
gion, especially. az he says, where the
clay soils predominant and grasses and
clover abound.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-02
Advocat, Radical Changes.

Radical changes in the immigration
laws OF the United States will be made
during the next year IL the suggestions
OF immigration Commissioner Sargent
are put into effect. Mr., Sargent is
anxious to have ports closed to certain
classes OF foreigners who are allowed
TO land here under present laws.
His idea OF needed restrictions 10
that the age limit should be placed on
immigrants. and persons VINO are
either too young or too old 70 support
themselves should not be permitted to
disembark. This applies. however,
only 10 those who have no prospect Of
being properly cared for after their
arrival here and not TO those who can
furnish n guarantee that they ara on
their way TO near relatives who will
look after their welfare.
In the past year no less than II, 200
immigrants were deported because Of
their unfitness to land here under the
law. Mr. Sargent believes that by an
arrangement with foreign governments
this useless traffic could be stopped.
Before an immigrant is permitted TO
take passage on an ocean-going liner
bound for America he or she should
undergo an examination at the point
OF embarkation and II found unqualif-
ed 10 land here could BE- restraiend
from taking the long journey.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-02

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