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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31
Japan Has Plenty Of Money.

LONDON, Aug. 31.-Takahashi,
the Japanese financial agent, says
that Japan did not need any indem-
nifty. He says at the present time
Japan has $179,OOO,000 untouched in
London He says Japan mad intend
ed to make an international loan of
500, 600 900 if the war had continued.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31
STILL HANGS IN THE BALANCE
QUESTION OF PEACE or WAR
ENJOYS Have Referred Agreement to Their Emperos, Who
Have Power to Abrogate It Congratulations From
Czar to Roosevelt Indicate Russia Is Satisfied

of Japan. President Roosevelt ap-
pealed to my patriotism, humanity
and good sense. Fortunately I sue
ceeded in holding out to the end.
The japanese could not read in my
face what was passing in my heart.
end.'
Governor Trepoff expresses great
pleasure at the conclusion of peace.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31
GAMBLER RAN AMUCK,

Shot Three Men at Theater-killed
by Officers.
BILLINGS, Mont, Aug. 31-Crazed
by liquor, c. E. Robinson, a saloon
last night during the performance
Of "Chaperon." shooting j. Ward
HUI, o. B. Grand and S. T. Row.
lands, whom ne attacked outside the
theater. During an exchange of shots
shot dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31
AGREEMENT ON WAGE SCALE.
Miners and Operators Of Wyoming
and Montana in Accord.

HELENA, Mont, Aug. 31.-The
coal operators and miners of Mon
tana and Wyoming, after a three days.
sessiOnfi reached an agreement on
a wage scale today. The new scale
extends to October 1, 1906. The wage
rate for underground wark ranges
from $3.50 for skilled men down to
SO per day. Outside men get 81 to
$3.50. Five holidays are named.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31
Envoys to Visit Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 31.-Prince
Engslitcheff, Russian vice consul, and
S. Shimizu, Japanese consul in this
city today were informed that Witte
and Komura are likely to visit Chi
cagO within two weeks.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31

Yellow Fever Report Today.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. 81
Fourteen new cases OF yellow 1ever
and four deaths were reported at
noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31

The Chicago Grain Market.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug 31.-Wheat
IS rs, corn SO 1-2, oats % 1-2.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-31

fooling with heaven and frivoling with
hell.
L warn you in the name of God
and humanity, don't insult a hungry
man with a tract-give him bread"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

skilled workmen, and all our work il
absolutely guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

and applauded III quarters where it
WAS formerly opposed. He recently
received from the corporation Of the
city of London the freedom Of the city.
ap honor but seldom conferred. AC-
campaigning it was gift OF 100 guineas
for the funds OF the Salvation Army.
General Booth also received the free
dom of the city of Nottingham. He
completed not long ago tour of Eng
land in an automobile in the interest
Of the work of the army. On this tour
lie travelled 1000 miles. He is Just
starting Oh Il tour OF the continent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
A SUGGESTION
To the People of Rock Island.

The articles appearing in some of
our leading publications have created
a good deal of discussion in Rock Is
land in regard to advertised medicines
their reliability and power to cure, and
as local druggists, |. II. o. Rolls, want
to say 10 the people of Rock Island
that | believe one of the most reliable
medicines that we have known in our
drug experience. extending over long
period, is Vinol, the cod liver prepare
ton, made without oil.
V.nOl is not a patent medicine; ey-
eTything in ii is printed on the back
label of every bottle, and ii actually
does contain in a highly concentrated
form all of the medicinal, curative ele-
ments of cod liver oil taken from fresh
Gods iivers, and without drop OF the
acknowledging oil to upset the stOm-
ach and retard its work, and this is
why it is fast superseding old-fashioned
cod liver oil and emulsions.
inasmuch as Vinol is therefore the
latest scientific Improvement OF an Old
and standard remedy it is the greatest
strength creator in the world for old
people, weak. sickly women and chill
dren nursing mothers and after a Sc
we're sickness. l. cures hacking coughs.
chronic colds and al pulmonary trou-
bles. We positively guarantee 10 re-
turn money if it fails.-H. o. Rolls.
Harper House pharmacy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
-Four Facts For
Sick Women
To COnSidez
Lydia L. PinkhonI,S Vegetable Compound
Has an UnequaLted Record OF Cures
Mrs. Pinhhan,'S AdUice Is ConfIdeH-
HoI, Free, and GIIc0ys Helpful

FIRsT.-That almost every operation
In our hospitals performed upon women
becomes necessary through neglect of
such symptoms as backachc, Irregular
and painful menstruation. leucorshpa,
displacements of the uterus, pain In
the side, burning sensation in the stom-
ach, bearing-down pains, nervousness,
dizziness and sleeplessness.
SECOND medicine that holds
the record for the largest number of
absolute cures of female ills is Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t regulates, strengthens and cures
diseases of the female organism as
nothing else can.
For thirty years it has been helping
women TO be strong, curing backache,
nervousness, kidney troubles, all utter
inc and ovarian inflammation. weak
ness and displacements, regulating
menstruation perfectly and overcom-
ing its pains. 1t has also proved itself
invaluable in preparing for childbirth
and the change of life.
THIRD.-The great volume of unso-
hcited and grateful testimonials on file
at the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, many of which are from time to
time published by permission, give alb
solute evidence of the value of Lydia
L - NOAA1 POu44A oAiN
Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
FoURTH-Ev ailing woman in the
United States is asked to accept the
following invitation. 1t is free, Will
bring you health and may save your
life.
Mrs. Pinkham's STANDING Invitation
60 Women.--Women suffering from any
form of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs. Pink
ham. at Lynn, Mass. All letters are
received, opened. read and answered
by women only. From symptoms given,
your trouble may be located and the
quickest and surest way of recovery
advised. Out of the vast volume of eX-
perience in treating female ills Mrs
Pinkham probably has the very knOwl-
edge that viii halp your case. Surely,
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
if she does not take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
AIRED IN COURTS
8enk irt and Struble Principals i'm
Cases Before Justice
Johnson.
SOME LIVELY PROCEEDINGS
Report of the Conference for Purpose
of recognizing the United Chris
tan Party.

He threw the gavel ar me, threw a
chair al me and picked up another, say
ing. '-- you. I'll kill you yet. was
the testimony of W. r. Benkert of Day-
export in the peace bond case against
Rev. w. r. Struble in Justice John
sons court yesterday afternoon.
II was shown that the defendant had
not moiested the complainant since
hat time it having been a month
since the warrant was sworn out. and
the preacher-politician was released
-. c. Cook. who was also mixed up in
the deal. filed Information against Ben
kert then for disturbing the peace and
both cases were disposed of upon the
payment of costs.
Fierce ArraiEnment.
Being questioned as 10 the events
leading up 10 the alleged assault. Mr..
Benkert said:
Il asked him why it was that in his
attempted reorganization of the united
Christian party he brought down here
and placed at the head men that he
had repeatedly warned me against and
who had been connected with an insti-
tuition in Chicago that he told me was
the cause of the downfall of his own
daughter
Cause of Action.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sruble SAT calmly and
unmoyed at the exposition that was
being made in the court room.
Upon taking the witness stand. how.
ever. Mr.. Struble said that it was the
mention of his daughter by Benkert
that enraged him to the point of the
assault He said:
Il did throw the gavel | picked up
the chair, but did not throw it. l
dropped il and struck him. l do not
think l made the threat to Kill him
At Party Conference.
This happened at the conference
that was called for the purpose of re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
THE HOTELS.

At the Harms (European)-Mrs
Austin, Dayton, Ohio; E. D. Bolger
Cincinnati; G. II. Ingoldsby. Chicago
J. A. Meek, New York; c. ]. Clarity
Freeport; w. NJ. Radford. Chicago; J.
NJ. Kenney. Chicago; w. B. Moran
Chicago; J. H. Quinlan, Chicago; J.
Lyon, Richmond, Va; F. c. o. Boyle,
Chicago; ID. H. Nelson. Chicago; II. a.
CreH, Milwaukee; ]. p. Young, Den
yer; James Gately, Chicago; A. F.
Anderson. Chicago; o. l. Mayer. New
York: F. Richter. New York: George
Mckinley. Cleveland. Ohio; j. o. Ga
bic. Peoria: q. Elciser. Chicago; L. J.
Moss, Chicago; J. L. Tracy, CISCO, Ia. !;
G. r. Smith. Cambridge. Ill; Ed Myer,
Chicago; II. A Shen and wife, Chica-
go: S. J. Kreger. New York; L. P.
Rathenhouse. Philadelphia; J. W. Gun
burg. Chicago: G. G. King, Chicago;
B. Y Craig. Chicago; e w. Smith
New York; F. A. YetteF, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
PLANNING SUPPER
Elaborate Preparations for Even
ing for sctive Members
of Y. Nj. c. A.
w. B. MCINTYRE POSTMASTER
Program of Addresses Announced to
Follow the Feast-Discuss Re-
Iation of Departments.

\ supper for the active members OF
the Y. NJ. c. a. is 10 be held Saturday
evening of this week, at ESQ Follow
ing the supper. which will be served
by the Association Helpers, a program
OF tOasts and addresses will be heard.
w. b. Mcintyre is to be postmaster.
The program, though incomplete as
yet. will include the following address,
eS:
The Relation of the Successful Life
TO Physical EXercise-Dr A II. Nc
Candless.
The Relation of the Successful Life
TO Social and Moral Life-H B. Hay
den.
The Relation of the Successful Life
20 the Religious Life-Henry ~ Han
sen.
From the Secretary's Viewpoint
General Secretary A. l.. Burnett
The Boys Hope Thompson.
Relation Of Departments.
The meeting of the active member
ship, which includes those members
OF the association who are members of
churches, is for the purpose of secur-
ing the cooperation of the member
ship with the various committees of
the association in arousing greater in
terest in the work OF the association.
The relation of the three departments
OF the work, physical, social and relig-
ions. 10 the successful life are TO be
taken up in the addresses. IT is eX-
pected that a large representation of
the active membership will be in at
tendance Saturday evening. The sup
per was first planned for Friday even
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

Ohio; J. C. Wetmore. Chicago; G. H.
Converse, Sandusky. Ohio: e. Langs-
dOrf. New York: Ed Kanter. New
York; r. T Roberts, Randolph, Wis. ;
John S. Mills. Pittsburg, Pa; l.. a.
Denoyer, Chicago; E. W. Brooch, Chi
cago; A. r. Olney. Clinton; A. G.
Sweet, Kewanee; o. w. McCarty, ST..
Louis; S. p Wilson, St. Louis; Louis
Williams, Nashville; A d. Perrin, Peo-
ria; j. T. Woodward. New York; H.
j. Kusel, Chicago; w. E. S. Burns
Peoria; r. ]. Miller, Peoria; d. z.
Phelps. Detroit; n. Cohen, ST Louis:
Henry Waterman, GeneseO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
rheumatism Cured ir d Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in l to 3
days. It's action on the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
medately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. 75c and 81 Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901, Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gustave Schlegel & Son.
220 West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
Slightly Confused.

Poverty" said the cynical philosO-
pher, is no disgrace. On the con
tr0ry, il may be an honor
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Il feel that way about it, But my
tastes are 50 expensive | can't affori
TO be poor. Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

At the Harper. - G. j. Etzenberger
Cleveland; l.. II. Page. Cincinnati;
Samuel Clark, Chicago; Paul Willis
Chicago; Robert z. Casey. Chicago:
S. MOrgenthen. Cincinnati James
Cowling. New York; T. Brennenschuld
New York City; H W. CadwaIlader,
Chicago; NJ. A. Stoner. Chicago; J. a.
McCrooskey. Cincinnati; J. T. Gas
coigne. Chicago; j. VI. Kerr, Deerfefd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
All on tlae Right.

He-Perhaps you don't like my style
Of dancing?
She Gin evident distressl-There -
rather too much sameneSs about it,
He-How may | vary it?
She-SuppOse you tread on my left
foot once in awhile-Philadelph
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

organizing the united Christian party
in the quarters of J. c. Cook several
weeks ago, and while it was known
that there were some exciting proceed
ingJ there they were not made public
until this trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
A VENERABLE FIGURE
General William Booth and HIS New
IIOnors.

General William Booth of the Saliva
ton Army is Il patriarchal figure at
scventy-siX years of age. III spite Of
Lis advanced years lac continues the ac-
tive direction of the great religious or
gauiZation of which he * the head and
has lived to see its work recognized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
OIL CLOTH, lINoLEUMs AND CORK CARPETS

SUFFICIENTLY
ATTENTION CONTEMPLATE PURCHASE
NEW CARPETS RUGS CURTAINS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

Silks. Damasks, Tapestries and We
lours. for Wall and Furniture Cover
ings. Door and Window Draperies;
prices range from, the An-
yard $50 10. Observation-Disclosures. .fOC
Furniture COveriRgs-We will gladly
Submit estimates any time for recover
ns furniture. also refiaishinE furniture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08
Curtains and Draperies.

From the simplest bedroom curtains
10 the elaborate handmade Venice
laces and tapestries for any room in
any home. this stock is complete. and
surpasses by far anything shown. else
where in this section of this big coun-
try.
For special order work, our designers
and workmen are at YOUR service. We
call your special attention 10 the fol
lowing:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-08

Nothing short of a personal inspec-
ton can give you any idea of the vast
ness of this stock. or the beauty of the
new patterns. Visit brakes during
this sale and let us show YOU what a
wonderful stock this is.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
WORK OF REORGANIZATION.
Remnants of Russian Armies Gather
ing Behind Notifications at
Tie PASS

St. Petersburg, March 14.-Russia's
grand army" with the exceptions of
thousands killed or taken prisoners on
the plains and mountains around
Mukden, is gathering slowly behind
the Notifications of lie pass, which
were built as a refuge before the bat
tie of Lao Yang, and is feverishly
engaged in the work Of reorganization
and further Strengthening its lines.
According to the general staff, the
main body already has completed its
retreat and the rear guard southwark
are falling back slowly, keeping In
touch with the pursuing columns Of
Japanese.
In the complete absence of further
information it is difficult to say wheth-
er the pursuit has sla"kened or is be-
ing conducted by only a portion of
the Japanese, and military officials
mere hope that as alter the battle of
Lao Yang, Field Marshal Oyama has
paused to give his weary troops a
momentary breathing space, while ex.
tending his railroad and other lines of
supply to his new position and pre-
pairing for the next blow.
To the Russian army every man now
is valuable and the foot sore and dis.
heartened detachments have been
given scarcely an hours rest before
being set at work with spade and pick
improving the Iefences of the pass
1t may be, however, that even now
they are being turned out of those po
sitions. Rumors are current that a
wide eastward i1nkng movement be-
gun before the battle still is in pro
gress, and on the other side it Is fear
ed that columns are moving north OF
Fakoman to take a position in the
Russian rear.
General Kmopatliin still holds com
mand An officer Of the general staf
said today that probably he will moi
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
National Republican Editors.

The National Republican Editorial
association held its sixth annual con-
vention in Washington last week
It's features were the annual address
by the president, John A. Sleicher of
Leslie's Weekly, read in his absence
by Secretary A. o. Bunnell, and re-
marks by Vice President Fairbanks,
At night the association was re.
ceived at the home of Vice President
Fairbanks.
Vice President Fairbanks was re
ceived with enthusiasm. "Republi
can editors are welcome everywhere
and their influence is felt every.
where" he said. Referring to the in.
luence Of the Republican newspaper
writer's. he said: when we inaugural
ed our splendid president, Theodore
Roosevelt. it was the consummation.
in measure, of the wise, ceaseless
efforts of the Republican editors"
w. S. Cappeller of Mansfield, o..
was elected president; Lewis McKin.
stry of Fredonia, N. Y, third vice
president. and A. o. Bunnell, Dams
vile, N. Y, secretary.
The constitution was so-changed as
to permit representation in the asso-
citation equal to the number of mem
bers of congress from each state. In
the afternoon the association was
received by the president
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
Friday.

President Roosevelt announced his
purpose to appoint former Representa-
tive Tate, Georgia Democrat, United
States district attorney,
All illusions to the Monroe doctrine
were taken out of the Santo Domingo
treaty by the senate committee, and
the document as amended went to the
senate for debate.
By the explosion of steam heat
ing boiler in the basement of church
in Brooklyn one boy was killed, an
other seriously injured and the build
ing partly wrecked.
Russian army begins retreat from
Mukden, but a Japanese force appears
near the railway north of the city
and opens a furious attack, which
nay seal the doom of Kuropatkin's
men.
1t is reported from Newchwang that
Tie pass has been invested by the
Japanese, and that General Kuropat-
kin, having no alternative, will prob
ably be forced to surrender within a
week.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
Failure of a Great Strike.

Grand Chief Warren S. Stone of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
to which the New York striking mo
tormen belong, insists that the strike
was a violation of the laws Of the
national union, the men having
broken their contract with the Inter
borough company. He ordered the
men to report for duty, failing which
expulsion from the organization is
threatened
Harry Johnson, secretary of the
local union of the locomotive engi-
neers. said the men would not go
back to work until they had won their
Point, the local union having sufficient
money to carry on the strike without
aid from the national union. So far
he said none of the strikers had de-
serted, while dozens of the strike
breakers had quit and had been sent
home by the local union.
At the offices Of the company il was
said that 800 of the old employees had
applied for reinstatement. They
were given application forms and tolC
they would have to pass through the
same routine as the new employees
had done.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
National conaress of Mothers.

Washington, March 14.-An address
by President Roosevelt was the feat
ure of the evening session of the Ma
tional Congress Of Mothers now hold
ing its triennial convention at the
Metropolitan NJ L. church. Antici-
pating the presidents appearance
there was an immense crowd at the
church composed largely of women
and when Mr., Roosevelt, accompanied
by Secretary Loeb, arrived about 8
o'clock he was given a cordial recep-
tion. The president was formally in.
troduced to the audience by Mrs
Frederic Schoff of Philadelphia, the
president of the congress. He read
his speech but occasionally departed
from the text and interjected some
extemporneous remarks when he
wished to emphasize a point.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
SATURDAY.,

United States Senator Bate of Ten
nessee died in Washington of grip
and pneumonia, contracted during the
Inauguration ceremonies
Grand Chief Stone of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers has re-
voked the charter of the striking In
terborough motormen in New York.
Court overrules a motion to acquit
Mrs Chadwick and the case may so
to the jury Jnday. Andrew Carne-
gle is $64.40 richer by his fee as a
witness.
The Japanese troops occupied Muk-
den at 10 o'clock Friday morning.
Thousands of prisoners and enormous
quantities of stores and guns were
captured.
Tie pass has been invested and Kur-
opatkin's surrender is expected within
a week, according to reports reaching
Newchwang. Oku and Nogi by forced
marches have surrounded $4,000 Rus
SLAMS near the pass.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
Thursday.

Colonel Cody, testifying in his d.
vorce case, says a reconciliation with
his wife is impossible.
Big plant of the American Cereal
company in Cedar Rapids, Ia, is
burned to the ground. Two employees
lost their lives.
Report is circulated in high quar-
ters in St. Petersburg that Kuropat-
kin has informed the czar that he Is
unable to hold Mukden and his re-
treat has been begun.
Collision in which 20 passengers
are injured and discomfort to more
than a million persons were the re-
suits of the first day of the strike on
the New York subway and elevated
lines.
President Roosevelt has appointed
Charles H. Treat to be United States
treasurer and Charles w. Anderson,
negro leader of New York, to sue
ceed Mr. Treat as collector of inter-
nal revenue at New York.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-03-15
Crops In Farmers Hands.

The crop report of the department OF
agriculture will show the amount Of
wheat remaining in farmers hands
on March l to have been about ILL.,.
100000 bushels, or 9n.J per cent OF
last years crop, as compared with
2O.S per cent of the crop of 1903 on
hand on March /, 1904.
The corn in farmers hands is esti-
mated at about 954,0OO,OOO bushels, or
9S.7 per cent of last years crop,
against 374 per cent of the crop of
1903 on hand on March l, 1904.
OF oats there are reported to be
about 347,OO0,O00 bushels, or 1873 per
cent of last years crop, still in farm
ers' hands, as compared with 349 per
cent of the crop of 1903 on hand on
March 1, 1904.