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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-31
WA NTS.

COMPOSITIONS WANTED IS NON UNION
4 men to take the place of strikers, trans
portatiou furnished, permanent position ana
highest wages. Address
RAND-MCNALLY & Co, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04

Chicago. Jan. 4.-Theodore Thomas
the noted orchestra leader, died OF
pneumonia here early today, aged 40.
Death came to the world famous
director almost at the hour of achiev,
ing his ambition of years, the estab-
lishment of his Chicago orchestra in a
magnificent and permanent home.
Thomas lived to lead his orchestra ill
but four concerts in the great hall.
built by popular subscription. His
last appearance was at a concert the
day before Christmas.
1t was a week ago Saturday that
Thomas first felt the ailment which
eliminated in his death. Apparent
ly the trouble was only slight touch
of the grip. Last Thursday however,
pneumonia developed. Saturday his
condition was grave. Sunday he i'm
proved. and Monday physicians felt
hopeful of recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
PORTE SAYS SALE Of
BIBLES is UNLAWFUL
Replies to United States and British
Notes Refusing to Authorize
Their Disposal.

Constantinople, Jan. 1.-The porte
has replied to the notes of the Ameri-
can legation and British embassy re-
garding the sales of bibles. and, not
withstanding previous assurances. the
porte refuses to authorize street
sales. The porte's notes. which are in
identical terms, declare there is no
doubt that agents of the bible socie-
ties inludge in propaganda in ex-
planning the utility and use OF the
scriptures, and. as all propagandas are
forbidden by the laws of the empire,
the action of the colporteurs brings
them under. prohibition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Heavy Snow and Big Fall
in Temperature Re-
ported.
is MUCH SUFFERING
New York Storm Center---
Damage on Coast is
Probable.

New York, Jan. New York City
and all the surrounding country today
was in the grasp of the most severe
storm of the winter. Traffic Of all
kinds was hampered. and trolley lines
mixed up. Streets were swept by al
gale driving before it fine snow that
piled in great drifts. making travel
practically impossible.
Railroad trains from all points were
delayed a from few minutes to three
hours and the elevated trains were
operated with great difficulty.
Temperature Drops.
A remarkable drop in temperature
from well above the freezing point to
scarcely more than 10 above zero in
the city and far below at inland points,
made conditions out OF doors almost
intolerable and entaiied untold suffer.
ing
At sea the conditions must be terri.
BILE but up to an early hour today no
disaster was reported.
strikes Further East.
Boston, Jan. A snowstorm OF
blizzard proportions prevails in Con-
necticut, Massachusetts. and Maine to-
day accompanied by bitter cold. Traf-
fic of all descriptions was seriously
impeded, and telegraph and telephone
communication greatly hampered.
Many Are Ovrcome.
Although thousands of homeless un-
fortunates were given shelter by var
ious charitable organizations last night
more than a score of men overcome
by the cold were found lying about
the streets early today. All probably
will recover.
Bodies of four victims of exposure
were found today at various places in the
streets. The guard of the Brooklyn Ele-
waited railroad died on the station
platform after being on duty all night.
AS the day advanced conditions in the
city proper began to improve slowly.
storm Is Extensive.
New York was not alone in suffering
from the storm by any means. and as
far west as Missouri and south as
Charlotte. n. c., snow and extreme
cold are reported. Kentucky. Virginia.
southern Indiana, southern Ohio. all OF
Pennsylvania except northwestern
portion, New Jersey. and New England
were in the grip of the blizzard. From
every point heavy snow is reported
with blizzard accompaniments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04

Huntington, w. Va. jan 4.-Eight
men are known to be dead and three
seriously injured in boiler explosion
and fire which destroyed the Pittsburg
towboat Defender here late last night.
Monongahela G Ohio Consolidated
Coal & Coke company, and was re-
turning from Cincinnati with a tow
of empties.
Survivors Nearly Freeze.
The night was bitter cold, and as
the explosion occurred at point some
distance from any town those who es-
capped were nearly frozen before they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
HEADS DROP IN GRAIN OFFICE
State Inspector cowen Lops of Fifteen
to Save Salaries.

Chicago, Jan. ITO start the new
year right" w. Scott Cowen has dis
charged Is of the old employees in the
state grain inspectors Office. The ac-
tion was foTecasted some time ago,
as business is dull al this seaon. Tho
grain inpector explained that the sal
airy roll of $4,000 was met with fees,
and that he feared deficiency. II IL
reported he has saved enough for him
self at least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
TRANSFER POWER
Bill to Place Functions of 18TH
mian Canal Commission in
Presidents Hands
INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE
Would Abolish the Present Body
Congress Resumes After
Vac alton.

Washington Jan. 4.-When the
house reconvened today after the holi
day recess, Grosvenor (Ohio) submit
ted the report of the merchant marine
committee.
Mann UilinOiS) announced the death
of his late colleague, William F. Ma
honey of Illinois and the house at
1890 o'clock adjourned until tomor-
row.
Power for President.
Representative Mann, of Illinois
member of the house committee on
interstate and foreign commerce to
day introduced a bill abolishing the
isthmian canal commission and pro-
viding that the powers now vested in
the president be extended until the end
of the 59th congress.
In effect the bill permits the presi-
dent to perform through persons he
may designate the duties now per-
fromed by the commission.
Perkins Presides Over Senate.
Washington, Jan. 4.-There was an
exceptionally large attendance of SEN
ators when the senate was called to
order today President pro tempore
Frye being absent. Senator Perkins
presided.
Investigate Campaign Contributions.
Senator Stone, of Missouri, today in
troduced a resolution reciting some OF
the assertions of. Thomas w. Lawson
and jude Alton b. Parker concerning
campaign contributions and asking the
judiciary committee to inquire into the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
COLORADO MURDER
MYSTERY CLEARED
Body Found on Mountain Positively
Identified as That of Miss
Bouton.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Jan. 4-The
body of the woman found dead on Cut
Ter mountain, Dec. II, supposed to be
that of Miss Bessie Bouton, of SYRIA
cuse, n. Y, has been positively identi-
fled as such by professional nurse,
Miss Curtis of Denver, who attended
Miss Bouton during her illness at the
Albany hotel in the latter city in June
last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
EIGHT LIVES LOST BY EXPLOSION
OF STEAMER ON THE OHIO RIVER
Tug Defender Towing Empty Barges Destroyed at
Huntington, W. va.---Survvors Are
Nearly Frozen.

could be given shelter. So far six
bodies have been recovered.
Bodies Partly Destroyed.
Some of the scenes which greeted
those participating in the search for
bodies was terrifying. Three men,
burned beyond recognition, were found
pinned beneath the boiler. Their heads
and extremities were burned off and
only the trunks of the bodies remain
ed. The boats register was destroyed
in the fire, and only from the captains
supplementary register can list of
members of the crew be had. The lat
ter is incomplete. The list of dead may
be increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
SALE OF SOUVENIRS POOR
Directors of Worlds Fair Wish to
Turn Back for Remittinq.

st. Louis, Mo, Jan. 4.-The board
of directors of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company has decided that
the federal government be advised
that the exposition company wishes to
turn back for melting and reminting
100 900 of the $500 gold souvenir
dollars coined for the worlds fair.
Only 10000 have been sold. but the
exposition company wishes TO reserve
20. 900 coins for future sales. The
coins are sold for S. each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
SUPPOSED WORK OF ROBBERS
Octogenarian Found Dead at Home In
Brooklyn, Iowa.

Brooklyn, Iowa, Jan. i.-Lying
across the threshold of his home WITH
a bullet hole in his brain James Reed,
aged so, was found by neighbors to
day. the victim, it is believed. of
thieves. Reed lived alone and Is
known to have had "A large sum OF
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Sees Use of Stepping Stone.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 4.-The SUI
preme court of the United States yes
terday decided that carriage stepping
stones on walks are conveniences
not nuisances. Abraham Wolfe fell
over one of these stones and received
severe injuries on which he based a
$4,000 damage suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
BRIEF IN BEEF TRUST CASE
Filed by Attorney General Moody Be-
fore the Supreme Court.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The brief of
the government in the case of Swift
& Co. VS.. the United States. known as
the beef trust case, prepared by At
torney General Moody was presented
TO the supreme court today. The brief
- devoted principally to an argument
to show that the packers are engaged
in conspiracy to monopolize inter.
state commerce In fresh meats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
.KEMPF COMES UP
WITH HIS BOND
Wisconsin State Treasurer Who Was
Deposed for Being Short Again
IN Office.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 4.-John j.
kempf. who was deposed from the
state treasurership Sept. 5 on account
OF shortage in the accounts of that
office, but was reelected in November
took possession again this morning. A
bond of 5000, 900 demanded by the gov
error was furnished by Kempf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
NAN PATTERSON'S
FATE WITH COURT
Heard on Motion e
Admit TO BaiI-Decision
Reserved.

New York. Jan. 4.-Nan Patterson
was taken into the supreme court to-
day in an effort by her counsel to Sc
cure her release on bail After hear
ing the arguments Justice Greenbaum
reserved his decision until tomorrow.
instructing the counsel To submit
briefs in the meantime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
ADAMS IS TO co IN
Democrats of Colorado Propose
to Seat Their Man as
Governor.
FEDERAL AID TO BE ASKED
Attempt Will Be Made to Appeal EIec-
ton Case to President Of Su-
preme Court.

Denver, Jan. 4.-The democrats have
decided that on Jan. 10, the date pre-
scribed by the state, they will have
Alva Adams sworn in as governor of
the state The oath will be administer
ed by Justice Steele. of the supreme
court The hour and place of the GER
emony have not been definitely settled.
The 18th general assembly was call
ed to order at noon today and the work
was besnnA Lieut.. Coz
Haggett presided over the senate. The
permanent organization of the house
was effected by the choice OF William
II. Dickson as chairman.
Supreme Court Rules.
Denver. Jan. f.-The supreme court
today directed that an inquiry into the
conduct of the last election in this city
be ordered that the investigation shall
not only take in the ballot boxes, but
the poll books. registration slips, and
all other matters pertaining to the
election.
The application of AIva Adams for
modification of the order. limiting 4
to the ballot boxes only was denied.
VIII Ask Federal Aid.
Denver. Colo. Jan. 4.-ColOrado's
election troubles will not end with the
seating of Peabody. which probably
will take place before Friday noon.
Democrats are preparing to ask Presi-
dent Roosevelt or the United States
supreme court to inquire into the le-
gality of the seating of Peabody. They
expect to get this done through non
resident surety companies. who doubt
less will want to know who is the gov
ernor before they sign bonds for the
state treasurer and other officials. II
Adams were elected governor many of
the state treasurer's act might be held
illegal with Peabody in the chair.
Have 81 Precedent.
Democrats are confident they can
get the case into the federal tribunals.
and believe justice will be meted out
there. They cite the Goebel case and
say they have other precedents where
federal authorities inquired into the
validity of state elections. Republi-
cans tried to head this of when they
allowed the returns for congressman
and presidential electors TO be signed
without cavil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
PORTLAND, OREGON,
OPENS A SCANDAL
Two City Officials Indicted For
Certain Alleged irregu-
larities.

Portland, Ore. Jan. 4.-The Multno
nah county grand jury investigating
alleged Irregularities of the municipal
government of this city today returned
indictments against George II. VIII
liams, Chief of Police Hunt, and for
mer city engineer Elliott
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
TRIES TO MURDER
THE WHOLE FAMILY
Pennsylvania Miner Kills Wife and
Mother-in-Law and Injuries
Others.

JOhnstown, Pa, Jan. Jacob Hou-
ser, coal miner, today stabbed to
death his wife, and mother-in-law, Sc
riously wounded his wife's sister aged
II, tried to kill his father-in-law and
then swallowed a heavy dose of laud-
anum. He will probably die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
EAST and SOUTH IN THE
GRIP OF SEVERE BLIZZARD
AN EX-LEG|SLATOR
ATTEMPTS LIFE AT
LINCOLN, NEB.

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 4.-Ex-Represen-
tative F. W. Koetter. of Omaha. mem-
Der of the legislature last year, attempt
ed suicide here today. He came
to Lincoln as an applicant for posi-
tion in the legislature and failure to
get the place it is believed drove him
to despondency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
DERAILMENT KILLS THREE
Trainmen on Lehigh Valley Coal
Train Victims

Hazeiton. Pa. Jan. 4--William III.
Swank. engineer. Robert Turner. fire
man and Reuben Mecham. brakeman.
on a Lehigh Valley railroad coal train
were instantly killed near Weatherly
today by the derailment of the train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
WANTSMONEY TOO
Governor herrick, of New York,
Recommends Effort to I'M
prove Waterways.
WOULD CALL ON CONGRESS
Directs Attention to Election Frauds
and Proposes Remedial
Legislation.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 4.-The state leg
islature assembled today After or
ganizing the annual message of the
governor was read. In the matter of
election reforms the governor points
out some of the ways in which the
elective franchise has been violated
and commends the entire subject to
the legislature for action.
For Better Waterways.
Touching improvements of the state
waterways he recommends that con-
gress be memorialized by the legisla-
ture TO press the claims of the state
for larger appropriations for improve
ment of the natural waterways in con-
nection with the caisal system of the
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
For Better Waterway
Lehiqh Declares Dividend.

Philadelphia. Jan. 4.-The directors
of the Lehigh Valley railroad company
today declared semi-annual dividend
of per cent on common stock and
on preferred stock 8 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
MRS. GALLAGHER is ON TRIAL
Noted Iowa Case Resumed on Change
of Venue.

Marengo, Iowa, Jan. 4.-The second
trial of Mrs. Sarah Gallagher on the
charge of perjury in the trial for MUIR
der of her husband in June 1902, was
commenced here today, the defense
having secured a change of venue from
Johnson county. Charles Halliday is
serving a life sentence for completely
in the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
SLAVS MARCH OUT OF PORT ARTHUR
TOMORROW AS PRISONERS OF WAR
THOMAS, ORCHESTRA LEADER, IS DEAD;
GREAT WORK WAS JUST COMPLETED

Last evening while Thomas was san.
guine as usual, there suddenly occur
red a chance for the worse. Without
note of warning severe chill seized
the patient. Although there was a
slight rally, he was never again con-
scious.
The funeral services possibly win be
held next Friday.
Theodore Thomas was born at Han
over, Germany, in 1885. and removed
to the United States in 1S45. He play
ed violin solos at concerts in New
York for two years and then became
an orchestra leader, in which capacit
he attained world wide fame. In 1864
he went to Cincinnati as director of
the College of Music.
In 1891 he established his orches-
ira at the Auditorium, Chicago. In
1893 he was musical director of the
worlds fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
lehiah Professor Dead.

Bethlehem, Pa, Jan. 4.-Dr. Benja-
min w. Frazier, professor of mineral
ogy at the Lehigh university for %
years. is dead at his home here Of
apoplexy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
American Singer III Abroad.

London, Jan. 4.-Belle Cole, the
American singer. is critically i'll. She
was with the late Theodore Thomas
during his festival tour of 1883.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Taking Nrer Property.

Tekfur Jan. 4-Neef reports that
ON Tuesday commissioners of both
Japanese and Russian armies conciud-
ed their conference and that from
Wednesday morning the actual trans
fer of war materials at Port Arthur
as the property OF the Japanese gov
crnment commenced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
ADMIT Their identity.

Commander Pelem and the lieuten-
ant of the Russian torpedo boat de-
stroyer Rastoropny. who were cap
tured on board the British steamer
Nigretia. have confessed their identity
before the naval court and been de-
clared prisoners of war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-04
Fleet nt Madagascar.

Tamatave. Island OF Madagascar
Jan. 4:-The division OF the Russian
second Pacific squadron. commands
by Rear Admiral Voelkersam, which
after passing through the Suez canal
sailed from Jibutil. French Somaliland
Dec 10 for the island of Madagascar
anchored yesterday in Dassandav.
bay. in the northwestern part of th'
island.
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WESTMORELAND
SANITAR|UM
Huntsville, Alabama
Whiskey and
Opium Habit
Cured.

No matter how long or how much
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DRUGS, we will guarantee to de-
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81. Plehve gave up to execution, i'm
prsoned In the fortress and subjected
our comrades to all kinds of fortunes
and punishments He forced us to rise
against him as the prosecutor and MUIR
murderer of the people. Balmashev and
Heketch were placed on the scaffod
Gershuni and Femkina were buried In
Slusselberg fortress. Such facts we So
cial revolutionists cannot but regard as
crimes and the fault Of these crimes lies
on the head of the man who carried on
an untruthful fight for the state.
20. Plehve, as director of the depart-
ment of police. choked the party of 'peo-
pies free will by means Of jails, for
tresses. penal servitude, prisons and ex-
lie. People had no opportunity of for
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SPECIALIST
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you a perma.
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For Sale-Return tubular
boilers. Can be seen at the
power house. B. R L. & p.
Co.
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Why he Threw Bomb.

consequently / state that when
throwing the bomb at Mr.. Plehve l did
not think that It would fall ON the ex-
listing form of government in Russia.
threw the bomb at Mr.. Plehve not in
his capacity as Russian minister (there
are still many of them lefD, but ! threw
the bomb at him as certain person who
in a certain way filed the position Of
Minister of Interior. Mr.. Plehve in
fighting against national discomfort bad
recourse to force lie committed the
gravest of crimes.
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Relation Was Unsettled.

MY relation to terror at the time was
unsettled / admitted nat in some cases
terror was Indispensable but on account
Of the peaceful and productive labor OF
the working classes, l did not feel justifi-
ed in proposing it to the mass of the rev.
olutionary party. l was SIRE that many
of us could be found sensitive, and decid-
ed, who would not be afraid to go and
protect the lives and honor Of citizens.
Having become a reyolutionist In 1901.
1. In March 1902, was again arrested for
years activity in the society. re-
manned I'm prison for one and a half years
and was. then banished for five years to
the Yakoutsk government
MY revolutionary life lasted only three
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The Treatment

Is the mildest in existence and
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