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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
BICEL LOW'S TOTAL DEFALCATI0NS WILL
AMOUNT To $3,OOO,OOO OR PERHAPS MORE
WIFE OF DENTIST COMES TO MANS ADD
SAW YOUNG WITH REVOLVER IN HAND
WAS NEAR JUST BEFORE TRAGEDY; WOMAN coMPANIor
STRUGGLED FOR WEAPoN-HAs


New York. April 27.-Mrs. Fannie
Shapiros. wife of a dentist. has come
forward through the newspapers with
a story Of having seen Nan Patterson
and "Caeser" Young a moment before
the boOkmaker met his death. She
claims to have been within a few feet
of the cab; that Young had the Tevol-
yer in his right hand which the woman
was trying to tear from his grasp. AS
the cab passed her. Mrs. Shapiros says
the man started 10 rise from his seat
A secoI,d or two later she heard a
shot Mrs. Shapiros has kept the story
a secret owing to i'll health and fear of
notoristy.
New York, April 27.-Mrs. Margaret
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Will BUILD navy
Visit of Charles M. SchWab to
Russia Entirely Sue
cessful.
GREAT WORK UNDERTAKEN
Character of New Ships Far Ahead
of Anything Now
Afloat.

ST Petersburg. April 27.-American
superiority over foreign rivals again
triumphs in the complete success which
crowned the visit of Charles NJ
Schwab to ST. Petersburg< Schwab's s
negotiations with the Russian admiral
" resulted in the practical conclusion
of arrangements for the construction
of number of formidable line-of- bat
tie ships of d type which will probably
startle the world. Schwab left St. Pc
tersburg today.
Details To BE worked Out.
The details of the construction of the
vessels remain TO be worked out, but
in addition TO those which will be built
in the United States it is quite likely
that a yard viii be constructed at
Baltic port and be managed by Rus
sian workmen. but under American en-
gineering and mechanical supervision,
the Russian admiralty being extremely
anxious 10 utilize the rehabilitation of
the navy for the encouragement of the
shipbuilding industry at home in order
to eventually render the country indie
pendent of foreign yards.
Accepted Merits.
The admiralty accepted Schwab's
propositions strictly on their merits.
he having convinced the, authorities
that he can produce for Russia war
ships vastly superior to anything now
afioat or at present projected by any
other government. They will be mon
ster 16,000-ton vessels of enormous
horse power and peculiar type. combin-
ing the projectile resisting power of
the battleship with the speed and wide
radius of action of cruisers They will
be delivered fully equipped as to ar
NOR and ordnance.
Gives High Efficiency.
Schwab guarantees to create vessels
with 20 per cent higher efficiency than
any other existing. 1t is understood
that not all the ships will be built by
the Bethlehem company, as the time for
delivery is factor. Russia desiring
that the ships be turned Cser as early
as possible. While the Bethlehem COM
pany will supply the armor and ord
nance. other American yards profit in
the construction of the hulls. Ii is un-
derstood no arrangements have yet
been concluded with French or Ger
man builders for the ships which will
be constructed in these countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
CARNEGIE GIVES SN,OOO,OOO TO AID OLD PROFESSORS

New York, April PA gift of $40
100000 by Andrew Carnegie to pro-
vide annuities for college professors
who are not able to continue in active
service. was announced today by
Frank A. Vanderiip. vice president OF
the National City bank of New York.
Professors of the United States, Can
ada and New Foundland will share in
the distribution of the income of the
fund
Bonds Transferred.
United States Steel Corporation five
per cent first mortgage bonds for $40,
0OO. 900 have been transferred to the
board of trustees and steps will be TAX
en- at once to organize a corporation
TO receive the donation
GalesburE Man Trustee.
Among the board Of trustees named
by Carnegie are Presidents Harper. of
Chicago; McClelIand. of Galesburg:
Bell. OF Des Moines; Hughes. of Green
Castle. Ind. and Plautz of Appleton.
Wis.
Gives Out Statement.
Vanderlip today sent the following
letter 10 the press:
Andrew Carnegie has transferred
TO a board Of trustees consisting in
main Of the presidents of the most i'm
portant colleges in the United States
and Canada SI0. 900 600 first mortgage
5 per cent steel corporation bonds
The purpose OF the trust fund thus
created is 10 provide annuities for col
| Iege professors in the United States,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Departure for North Was
Evidently a De-
CeptiOn.
NEBOGATOFF IN DOUBT
Evidently Expected, But Be-
lieVed Not to Have Ef-
fected Junction.

kamranh Bay. via Saigon April -
Your correspondent went outside in
a JUNK yesterday and saw the Baltic
fleet cruising on the horizon.
Four converted cruisers and a torpe.
do boat destroyer were coaling inside
the bay from German colliers. The
French steamer Quangram has arrived
here with stores for the fleet. 1t is be
lieved it will proceed to Hongkong or
Singapore to replenish supplies.
1t is reported that the Russians cap
tured on Tuesday two German steam
ers that were carrying contraband TO
the Japanese.
Two Divisions Join.
Tsingtau. April PA private tele-
gram received here says Rojestven-
sky's fleet has Joined Nebogatoff's de-
tachment.
Ready To Receive NebOEatOn.
Kamranh Bay, April 27.-The only
ships remaining in Kamranh bay are
four German transports. All other yes
sells left behind by ROjestvensky de-
parted from the bay yesterday morning.
This fleet is now assembled outside
the bay and forms an extended line
stretching from Cape Varela To the
head of Kamranh peninsula Torpedo
boats are scouting in all directions
! The ships seem To be awaiting Nebo-
gatoff's division
Not Expected TIN May =.
st. Petersburg. April 277-Accord.
ing to the calculations of the naval
staff. Nebogatoff. who left Jibutil
March 25. If he has been making POO
knots per day. should reach Singapore
tomorrow and could not unite his di.
vision with Rojestvensky's in Tonquin
bay until May 5.
Cut Gable.
HongkOng. April 27.-The cable 10
the island of Hainan has been cut. pre-.
sumably by Russian agents. for the
purpose of preventing news OF the
movements of Roiestvensky's fleet
reaching the Japanese
a high government official In Hong
Kong Is of the opinion tha. Great Brit
ain cannot afford to permit the Baltic
fleet longer TO violate the neutrality of
Hainan
ROJestvensky AT HnInnn.
ST. Petersburg. April 27.-It is init
mated in naval circles that Admiral
Rojestvensky IS now I'm the gulf of
Tonquis. where. under the shelter of
Hainan island and far outside terri
torial waters. he can await the arriv-
al of the fourth division of his squad
ron, commanded by Admiral Nebogat-
on. No confirmation of this report is
obtainable at the admiralty. where it
is maintained that the exact location
Of Rojestvenskys squadron is un-
known.
St. Petersburg. April 27.-Gen. Line.
witch in a telegram To the emperor
reports a three hours fight the 23rd
near Tsintzaitoun the Russian cav
airy forcing the Japanese TO retreat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Is AGAIN LOCATED:
STILL HOVERING NEAR KAMRANH BAY
STANDARD OIL CONVICTED BY OWN WORDS
OF ILLEGAL ACTS, SAYS DR., GLADDEN.
STATEMENT ISSUED OPPOSING CONGREGATION
cLEReYMEN sTIRs
ACCEPTING

Boston. April 27.-Herbert W. Glea-
son, secretary of the committee of
Congregationalist clergymen which
has been opposing the acceptance by
the American board of money from
John D. Rockefeller today made public
long statement which DR. Washing
ton GLADDEN. read yesterday before the
protesting committee.
Glad1en answered several declara-
tions made by the prudential commit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27

tee in behalf of the American board
by repeating the arguments previously
made by him in interviews. particular
ly with reference TO the contention
that money should not be accepted
because of Rockefeller's connection
with the Standard Oil company which
GLADDEN. said. lit is a matter of com
mon knowledge. has frequently been
convicted. sometimes out of its own
mouth. of transSressions of the laws
of the land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
peIano Goes IN.

New York, April 27-At a meeting
of the directors of the Wabash Rail.
road company today the resignation of
Lawrence Greer from the directorate
was accepted and Frederick A Della
no elected in his place. This was the
only business transacted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
RUSSIA IN ALARM STRIKE SPREADS
Papers Publish Account of DAN
ger of Popular Uprising
May
CHURCH PANICs PREDICTED
czar Shows Determination to Put
Down Opposition Before Be-
ginning Reforms.

st. Petersburg. April PA feeling
akin TO CONSERVATION has been caused
by the publication in the morning pa
pers of renewed rumOrs of an impend-
ing popular outbreak. Ii is feared the
slightest incident accidental or male.
VIOLENT among the vast congregations
which will attend churches Saturday
night may cause a panic with appalling
consequences.
Takes ReactiOnary Step.
st. Petersburg, April 27.-The post
Of governor general OF Moscow. which
was temporarily abolished Jan. 13. has
been reestablished by an imperial de
cree and Gen. KOzloff. former chief
of the Moscow police has been appoint
ed general.
Speaks of Reforms.
Kozloff's appointment upon the eve
of anticipated troubles on May day
although accompanied by a rescript
in which Emperor Nicholas speaks of
"the great interior reforms" cOntem
plated by him. leaves no doubt of his
purpose first TO restore tranquility with
a firm hand The liberals consider the
appointment another reactiOnary step.
Crush In Beginning.
Elaborate preparations to crush any
possible disorder in its incipiency
have been taken The chief of police
today issued an order instituting most
stringent regulations for the period
between April % and May 5.
Jews Keep Ont Of Trouble.
Warsaw. April 27.-The Jewing so
ciaIist organization called Bund issued
manifesto urging members not tC
participate in any demonstrations OF
Nav l. for fear that they lead to anti.
Semitic disturbances. The apprehen
sion. the bund believed TO be not un
founded. for bomb throwing and other
violent acts by socialists. which organ
ization has a majority of Jews. have
enraged the Poles. who declare that
such crimes are abhorrent TO the spirit
of the Polish nation. The police have
ordered ali householders OF Warsaw
TO engage extra doorkeepers the. next
few days. The Warsaw garrison has
been recently augmented by four regi-
nents of infantry and two of Cossacks
now bringing the total of the garrison
up TO $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
FRESH ANXIETY
ABOUT MOROCCO
Newspaper Talk Leads to Appre-
hension Of Further
Trouble.

Paris. April 27.-The Moroccan
question is exciting renewed anxiety
despite the fact that Premier ROuvieT
dined with Prince Won Radolin, the
German ambassador TO France. at the
German embassy last night. and other
International appearances OF improve
ment The unfavOrable turn is due
rather to the threatening tone Of some
newspapers which are considered TO
reflect official sentiment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Farmer and $4,000 Missing.

Elgin, Ill, April 27.-Thomas Far
reH. a farmer near Elgin. has disap-
peared with over $4,000 in his pos
session. Last Friday he went 10 Chi
cago for the purpose Of attending 10
business affairs Yesterday heavy
mortgages against both his large farms
were filed, in Kane county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
POPE FOR NATIONALISTS
Expresses Himself on irish Question
To John Redmond.

Rome. April 27.-The pope today
received John Redmond. the Irish lead
or. The pontin expressed complete
sympathy with the Irish national par
ty which ne termed the defender OF
the Catholic religion in Ireland BE
cause" he added. that is the national
religion OF Ireland and Il is the ma
tional party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
ANOTHER BANKER
ALLEGED THIEF

Trenton, y. J.. April 81 DR.. Wes-
lev r. Wales. president of the First
National bank of Cape May City. was
arrested and pleaded not guilty to an
indictment charging him with the mis-
appropriation Of $4,000 of the bank :
funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
BANK DIRECTOR is DEAD
Judge John Steel Was Connected With
Oberlin Institution.

Obet!in. Ohio. April 27-Judge John
Steel, director of the closed Citizens
National bank. died today He was
veteran OF the civil war and prominent
in politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
BUSINESS HOUSES BURN
Loss Of $4,000 Inflicted on Two Mil
waUkee Firms.

Milwaukee. April 27-Fire today
gutted the FIVE story structure OF the
Hansen Empire Fur company. and
badly damaged the stock in the piano
ware rooms OF ROhlfing & Sons. The
loss Is estimated at 100000. fully in
sured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
MAY WHEAT GOES
BADLY OFF AGAIN
Drops 44 Points And Sells as Low
As 81 Cents in the Chicago
Market.

Chicago, April 27.-Under renewed
liquidation May wheat broke 4H cents
a bushel today. II closed last night at
9lA and opened today at SS11 to 80 and
sold down TO 81. The market was ex-
tremely nervous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
THREE NEGROES HANGED
COMMITTEES Murder While Robbing
Man In Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg. Pa. April 27.-Three ne
groes. Walter Obey, Charles Jackson
and Charles Miles were hanged here
today for the murder of Ivan kluzeT
at I.eetsdale. Pa. in May last. while
attempting to rob him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Bryan at oalena.

Galena. ILL.,. april 27.-WilIiam Jen.
nings Bryan made the principal ad-
dress at the exercises here today com.
memorating the S3rd anniversary Of
Gen. L. s. Grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
CRUSHED UNDER
FALLING BUILDING
Two Dead and Several FatailJ
Hurt in West Virginia Gas
Explosion.

Huntington. w Va, April 27--Three
persons were probably fatally injured
three others badly hurt and at least
two are buried under the ruins of the
Mossman building, which was wrecked
today by a gas explosion which caused
damage of $lO0.00O The explosion
was the result Of the ignition Of escap-
ing natural gas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Other WhoIes ale Firms of Chicago
Affected by Labor
War.
NEW METHODS EMPLOYED
Police Sergeant Fatally Hurt in Fight
BY Being Run Over by
Bus.

Chicago. April 27.-The teamsters'
strike spread today TO the wholesale
and retail houses of Marshall Field &
Co, Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. and the
wholesale house of John V Farwell
company. Strike pickets, with orders
to prevent, if possible, the handling of
goods by non-union men. were placed
about stables, stores and warehouses
of the firms named.
Drivers Refuse tO Haul.
Drivers for the railway express com
panies refused today TO haul or deliver
goods to the firms against which team
sters had struck. One hundred and
ninety drivers of the Forbes Carriage
company struck today. This strike had
the effect of interfering partly or who'll
ly with teaming of 60 other firms for
whom the Forbes company is furnish
ing wagons.
In mix-up between union and non
union teams Police Sergeant Richard
Cummings was run over and fatally
injured by a bus. John Ceresam. a
union driver. was arrested.
Express Drivers Quit.
-Four hundred and twenty drivers
for the United States and American
Express companies and 80 stevedores
quit work during the day rather than
handle goods for establishments under
the labor leaders ban. There We're
numerous attacks on nonunion drivers
and several clashes between police and
strikers and their sympathizers but
only one was seriously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Niaaara Falls erab Is pead.

Albany. y. Y. April 27--The Mag
ara falls grab bill was given its quiet
US yesterday afternoon in the state as
sembly when its sponsor. Mr. Leggett.
had il recommended 10 the committee
on rules
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Buildinu coIIanses-

Des MOines. Iowa, April 27.-The
east wing of the new building for the
insane at Clarinda collapsed this morn
ing slightly injuring seven persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
STEAMER BURNED
WITH $50 CHINESE

Shanghai. April 27.-The British
steamer Ynen-Wo was totally destroy
ed by FIRE al Tungchou. II il feare
$50 Chinese lost their lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27

no longer in position to render the
most efficient service.
Gives Place for Y0unE Men
1t is Carnegie's belief this fund will
not only provide a dignifed pension
system for body of most worthy self
sacrificing and poorly paid men but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27

that il will be ot distinct value to the
cause of education in Offering Oppor-
tunity to trustees of colleges to retire
members of the faculty who have faith.
fully served the institution for many
years. and To replace such men with
young. vigorous and efficient profes-
sOTs.
Income Half Million.
Steps will at once be taken TO or
ganiZe a corporation TO formally re
ceiye the bequest The first meeting
of the board OF trustees has been call
ed for Nov Is. In the meantime Il is
Canegie's desire that DR.. Pritchett
President OF the Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology and myself pro-
ceed to obtain data from all institu-
tions concerned for use al the meeting
of the trustees The bonds WHICH Car
negie Las so generously donated have
a market value OF $1,000. 900 and will
produce an annual income Of half a
million dollars.
s'The Carnegie Foundation
"The corporation which is being
formed will BE- styled The Carnegie
Foundation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27

Canada and New FOundland who from
old age or other physical disability are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Startling Facts Brought
to Light BY Further
Investigation.
BANKERS ARE AMAZED
Milwaukee Financier Had Cred
itors All Over the United
States.

Milwaukee. April 27.-Frank G.. Bige-
low. the defaulting bank president has
confessed TO an Indebtedness to banks.
commercial institutions, and estates of
which he had charge. which will ag-
gregate between two and three mil
lions. and based. on this confession a
voluntary petition In bankruptcy has
been filed in the United States district
court which contains as many of Bige-
lows creditors as he can remember
together with a list of assets in which
Bigeiow's valuation is $1,419.OO0.
One Estate Looted.
By his own admission. his creditora
extend all over the United States. One
estate has been looted, his indebted
ness TO the Brodhead estate being
100000. The debt is unsecured.
1t is also believed other trusts held
by the ex-banker have suffered Those
familiar with the situation and with
what Information they can CLEAN from
the former banker. fear his liabilities
will run up to considerably more than
his present estimate as they believe
subsequent revelations will reveal
transactions OF a more startling ma
ture.
hanks Secured.
The facts that the largest creditors
which are banks. are placed In the list
of secured creditors, had a tendency
10 quiet the people who have deposits
in city banks.
Had No System.
Revelations as TO the system of Bige-
lnyV I'm nnafivU q
such as to stagger the belief of bank.
ers to whom method in such transac
tions is as second nature. The filing
of the petition in bankruptcy will ne
cessitate the withdrawal of securities
which were turned over by Bigelow 10
the First National bank. as being made
within four months of the filing of the
petition in bankruptcy. 1t constitutes
an act of preference TO creditors and
an amount which was estimated about
100000 will be equally divided
among all the creditors of Bigelow !;
This will in no way affect the bank, |
however. as the guarantee of the direc |
tors and stockholders more than GOV
ers the defalcations.
Creditors Who Are Secure.
Following is the list of the secured |
creditors:
First National bank. Milwaukee.
Wisconsin National bank
Second Ward Savings bank.
German American bank.
Maine National bank
National City bank, New York.
Nationa Bank of Commerce. New |
York
First National bank, Chicago
National Park bank New York.
National Bank of Commerce. St.
Louis.
The total Indebtedness to secured |
creditors is 81. $685. 900 with total value
of security of $1.275.0 900
Creditors Unsecured
The unsecured creditors:
John H. Erodhead. Caroline B. Wat |
kins, T.. E Williams. Mrs. Can. Caro- |
line f. Quinn.
Total Indebtedness 10 unsecured
creditors $4,000.
Total liabilities on notes or bills dis |
counted $l.110.O00.
Excluding the face value of life in |
surance policies the estimated value of
the assets. according TO Bigelow's fig
ures is about 81 .41s,0 900. but Attorney
Charles y SDoOner who filed the peti |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27

Partly cloudy tonight and FRI
day, with probably showers, not much
change i'm temperature. Temperature at
a. m, 80; at $3.50 p. m., g..
J. VI. SHERIER. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Income Half Million.
@The Carnegie Foundation"

THE corporation which is being
formed will BE- styled The Carnegie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-27
Limit Placed On saloons.

Notwithstanding the protest of Dan
Sheen, Peoria, the house committee
on license reported out Grains bill
the number of saloons to one
for every 500 population.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-02-23
Farewell Reception.

The ladies of the Christian church
rendered farewell reception to Or.
Mable Turner and her mother at the
family home on Eighth avenue last
night in appreciation Of the efficient
work done by them in the upbuild-
ing of the Christian church IN this
city. The w. c. Il. U. attended in
a body and about hundred guests
partook of light refreshments and
enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Turner
and daughter leave for Denver in
few days, where DIR. Turner will be
married March to Rev. Flourney
Payne, a Christian minister OF that
city. The committee in charge of
the reception was composed of Miss
Lorena Leedom, Mrs. E. w. john
son, Mrs. Wilson Turner and Mrs.
Ariel Marshall.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-02-23
Teachers Meeting.

The Northern Teachers associa-
tion of Colorado will meet at Fort
Collins Friday and Saturday, April
14-15. A large atte ndance is antici-
pated and all teachers are urged to
be present. Friday afternoon they
will organize and listen to an ad-
dress by President McCombs and
State Superintendent Miss Craig. In
the evening there will be an address
by DR.. Bell and DR.. Aylesworth. Sat-
urday morning there will be paper
on history by one of the Normal pro-
fessors, also paper on rural schools
by Miss McGill. Professor Carter of
the Greeley High school will have
a paper on the Greater Freedom of
Movement of Pupils from one Grade
to Another"
The Greeley tribune., 1905-02-23
The Women Favor 1t.

Letters are still crowding III upon
REPRESENTATIVE Charles c. Iownseho
in regard to the knowles short term
marriage contract bill which was
introduced in the legislature by Mr'
Townsend. First MIR. Townsend re-
ceiyed number of letters OF protest
from. Greeley club women. Then the
Colorado Springs club women 1ol-
lowed along in the same strain Laso
Sunday morning Mr.. Townsend re-
ceived joint letter from nine
women of Colorado Springs, urging
the passage of the bill. They
claimed to be hard working women
and not a single club woman among
them. Their home istheir INTEREST,"
recreation and work, and they eX-
pressed a desire to have their homes
improved.
Evidently they didn't want their
oil men to be too blooming cock-sure
of soft snap by the winter hre
when the thermometer drops to 81
below.