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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
WILL MUTUALIzE
Plan Adopted by Equitable Life
Assurance Society at
New York.
CURBs THE POWER OF HYDE
Twenty-eight of So Directors to be
Elected by Policy Holders in
Next Four Years.

New York, March pa plan for the
gradual admission of policyholders of
the Equitable Life Assurance society
of the United States to share in control
of its affairs has been adopted by the
directors. The plan provides for an
amendment to the society's charter so
that % of is 50 directors shall, at the
expiration of four years, have been
elected by the policyholders.
Under the new plan, seven of the Is
directors annually elected will be cho
sen by policyholders and six by the
stockholders. The new method of con-
troll will thereafter become effective
after four years.
To Mutualize Company.
The adoption of this plan is the out
come of agitation by President Alex
ander and others for naturalization of
the society which began several weeks
ago. Alexander pointed out that the
control of the society rested in $780,
600 stock of the capital, the majority
of which was under control of James
H. Hyde, vice president. and that such
power in the hands of one man was
fraught with danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
LIQUOR DEALERS IN
PROTEST ON OPTION
Open Letter Addressed to Members of
The Illinois LegisIa-
ture.

The Liquor Dealers Protective as.
sociation has sent out an open letter
To the members of the legislature in
relation to the local option bill now
before the assembly. making "A sol
emn protest against its unjust provis-
ions"
The bill, which is known on the
house calendar as No. 95, allows each
county, city, town. ward. precinct or
combination OF precincts to decide by
ballot as to whether or not such coun-
ty shall be anti-saloon territory. The
friends of the bill claim this as a right
all citizens have under the principle
of free government
In the letter of protest the Liquor
Dealers association says:
In case it becomes a law a majority
of the voters in the county. city. town,
ward, precinct or combination of pre-
cincts may vote to have no license
granted within that territory. If the
vote is taken in the entire county and
a majority prevails. then no license
can be granted within the county. AL
though the citizens of the city may
need the licenses to improve the city.
to build sidewalks and streets; no
matter if they have to suffer all the
evil influence of blind tigers" and
'boOtlegging; no difference if the
grass grows in the street and their
property depreciates in value, still the
fellow from the country who does not
reside in the city, who does not own
one foot of land therein or pay one
cent of its taxes steps in BY his vote
dictates to the citizens OF the city
and shoulders burdens on TO them
which he in no way assists TO carry.
Is this fair? Is this justice? Is this
in accordance with the teachings of
the founders Of this republic? Is this
in accordance with the views of a lib
erty-loving people? Are the friends
and promoters of this bill fair and just
in their demands?
The letter then cites the old aTgu-
ment that the United States govern
ment is in the liquor selling license
business and why should not a city
or town have the same privilege? AL
so the letter calls attention to the fact
that the church is advocating the law.
thus thrusting itself into politics and
Overstepping the American principle
OF absolute separation OF church and
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22

James Hargis took him to Hargis'
store and gave him a 45-calibre pistol,
and told him he wanted him TO return
to the court house. where the trial of
Cockrell for killing Ben Hargis was in
progress. and be ready to do as Judge
Hargis told him.
shoot i'm Case of Trouble.
He declared Hargis wanted him TO
shoot five men, White being ordered to
shoot in case any trouble was started.
XIII ali or every damned one of them"
is what White said Hargis told him to
do. He said he declined to do this, and
returned the pistol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22

declared it was not a question of men
or attorney generals, but of right and
principle
Took on His Collar.
"McCaskrin talked for nearly three
quarters of an hour, removing his COL
lar and necktie as he proceeded. He
made a NUMBER of unfortunate re-
marks in the beginning and alienated
some who were inclined to favor him.
but later got down to an argument
of the issues and a presentation of the
evidence. AS he finished he asked
pardon for any hasty words and was
applauded
at was on the roll call that Mr.
Reynolds made his telling little
speech Edward Green. the colored
member. also made a very clear and
convincing argument, as did EchOls
and others. Shanahan was particular
ly timely with his expression that he
could not get away from the convic-
ton that the people had elected Nc
Caskrin and that Reynolds explana-
ton had turned him. The vote was
very close as the last name was call
ed. Several members were on their
feet at once to change their votes.
The absentees were called and the Nc
Caskrin side gained a couple more.
On verification still others changed
their vote and when the vote was an
nounced it showed that the majority
report had been lost by n vote of sc
to 65."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
RECONSIDERATION COOKE-McCASKRIN
VOTE GOES OVER TILL WEDNESDAY
REYNOLDS OF ALEDO
GINAL INFLUENCES
MIXING IN.

Springfield, H.. March %. - (Spe-
cial)-Arnold of Galesburg in the
house today moved to reconsider the
vote of yesterday by which the major
ity report of the elections committee
in favor of seating Cooke in the Cooke.
McCaskrin contest was defeated, but
at the request Of Craig the motion to
reconsider went over until next We'd
nesday. Arnold and Phillips. of Ford
county, Craig of Coles, and Hardin of
Warren are using their utmost endeav-
Ors to unseat McCaskrin and all rail-
road influence seems to be brought
against him.
Saved by ReynOIds.
The Springfield News in recounting
yesterdays proceedings in connection
with the Cooke -McCaskrin contest
says:
Mr. McCaskrin owes his success
very largely to few brief words from
Representative Reynolds of his dis
trict. Mr.. Reynolds said that he is
fully conversant with all the facts of
the last campaign in that district; that
the people understood the issue per
fectly and believed that mark in the
square opposite fMcCaskrin' name
meant three votes for him. The bal
lots had been counted. said Reynolds,
by enemies of McCaskrin and he had
been declared elected by his enemies
and this house would be doing great
wrong to the people of Rock Island
county if it unseated McCaskrin. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
RUSSIANS RETREATING
IN GOOD ORDER. THOUGH
THEY TRAVEL RAPIDLY

Gunshu Pass. March 22.-Kuropat-
Kin reached here today and was given
a great ovation. The Russian rear
guard is now at Sipininghai. 20 miles
north of Tie pass. The Japanese are
slowly pursuing but not energeticaIIy
pressing the rear. Apparently Oyama
is holding his main army at Tie pass.
Destroying Road and Bridges.
When the Russians evacuated Tie
pass March Is one span of the bridge
over the Tehai river. which flows in
TO the Lao river just north of the
town, was destroyed by dynamite i'm
uediately after the last train had been
dispatched northward. and as the army
moved northward the bridges and rail
road were disabled and everything in
the shape OF stores. etc. which could
not be taken was burned
Japs Are IndecisIVe.
Some desultory artillery fire was
heard on the extreme right as the re-
treat progressed but the japanese ap-
peared TO be indecisive. Their pur-
suit lacked strength in spite Of four
days rest at Tie pass which gave the
Russians chance 10 reform after the
hardships they had suffered and they
toak up their march in an orderly
fashion pressing forward. however, al
such q pace that many horses and cat
tie In the transport train were ex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
FRENCH SUICIDE
Anton Proust, Former MinisteT,
Puts Two Shots in His
Head.
WAS VICTIM OF MELANCHOLIA
Charles Erd, ST. Louis Lawyer, Found
With Wound in Head-Claims
Accident.

Paris. March 22.-Anton A. Proust,
minister of fine arts in the Gambetta
cabinet, died today as the result OF
two shots in the head. self-infiicted. He
had long been a victim of melancholy.
81. Louis Lawyer, Also.
New York, March 22.-Charles Erd,
prominent St. Louis lawyer, was
found in his apartments the Hotel I'm
perial today suffering from self-infiict-
ed bullet wound in the left temple. He
viii probably recover.
To the police Erd declared the shoot
ing was accidental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
A FAKIR
Did Not Conduct Negotiations
With Dominican Gov
eminent, it is Said.
CHARGE D. AFFAIRES TALKS
Declares He Was Unable to Gain
Introduction Through Minister
Dawson.

New York, March 22.-An official
version Of the alleged negotiations be-
tween A. B. Reader and the Dominican
government is given by Emilio c. Ju-
bert, Dominican charge d'affaires at
Washington who is in this city. Ju-
bert says:
Emilio Juberts Statement.
Il was in President Morales office
when Reader sent in his letter asking
for an interview and pretending to be
an agent from the United States. The
president had word sent TO Reader
that he could not grant an interview
unless he was presented by Minister
Dawson and told him if he had any
business. TO communicate either
through the Dominican legation at
Washington or the minister Of foreign
affairs.
Reader Not Considered.
Later Reader sent a bundle OF pa
pers to Foreign Minister Sanchez,
which were returned without notice
being taken of them II is absurd to
say that there were any negotiatiOLi
with Reader"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
Army Expected to Fight
to Save VIadiVOstok
Connections.
JAPS ARE DISTANCED
Action at Sea Prospect of Near
Future---Roje jestVensky
Soon to Sail. 1.

st. Petersburg, March 22.-The re-
treat of the Russian army, from the
latest reports, evidently is being con
Quoted in splendid fashion. In four
days actual marching after leaving
Tie pass the rear guard has fallen
back 20 miles and the heads OF the
columns are already entering Gunshu,
40 miles further north, keeping up
with the Japanese column marching
north over grand trade route.
Cannot Press Rear.
With bridges and railroads destroy
ed behind the Russians. the Japanese
are unable TO press the rear and ac-
cording TO information received from
the front il is believed the bulk OF
Oyama's army is still at Tie pass, the
fianking column being comparatively
weak.
This news may, however. prove in
correct. For two days there has been
some skirmishing accompanied by ar
tillery exchanges between the Japa-
nese on the grand trade route and Rus
SLAMS screening the retreat. showing
,they are in constant contact.
- May Make stand.
slln tnP CROSSINGS OI lue OuHSdll /
- at Chantihitu protected many
military men here believe Linevitch
while preparing TO withdraw to Har-
bin. will attempt to hold the line from
Kuanchantest to Kirin so as to con-
troll the rich Sungari valley as
source OF supply for the army. The
Japanese advance To Kirin would be
eouivalent 10 the isolation of Vladiyos-
tok
RevIves War spirit.
The war office points to the fact that
I.inevitch was able to give his troops
a day of rest as being the best evil
dence that complete order has been
restored and stories of demoralized
flight are untrue. The chances of
continuance of the war are encour-
aged by the somewhat better outlook
for the Manchurian army, the success
of the internal loan and the announc-
ed departure of the squadron COM
manded by Rojestvensky eastward.
LInevItch Wires.
St Petersburg. March ga dis
patch from Linevitch. dated the 2lst,
says:
Yesterday japanese cavalry detach-
ments appeared in front of our advance
posts. Behind the cavalry were in
fantry. who halted at the village of
Manchantzy."
No Bread for Army.
Prince Outskomsky, editor of Veid-
mosti. declares peace is imperative be-
cause there is no bread for the army.
All the grain accumulated at Harbin
is assorted to have been taken to Muk-
den or transported south by the Chi
nese.
Fleet Soon to Move.
St. Petersburg. March 22.-At the
admiralty it is strongly intimated Ro-
testvensky will effect a juncture with
Admiral Nebokatoof within 10 days and
then proceed TO meet Admiral Togo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22

| hausted and left dying by the road
side.
On Several Roads.
Like an endless serpent the army
trained over the vast rolling country
moving all during the day and over
half a dozen meandering roads paral-
lei with the railroad.
Thirty miles were covered the first
day. Kaiyun being left behind March
1G. The rear guard evacuated Chang
afu March 10.
Is Cut on.
Dispatch ribers report Col. Madri-
doff in command of an irregular force
in the mountains eastward found him
self cut off before he got news of the
great battle of Mukden and was com
PEELED to retire northwest probably to
make his way towards Kirin.
The correspondent of the AssOciat-
ed Press during the removal of the
Russian headquarters from Tie pass
remained with the rear guard, being
some days without telegraphic facili-
ties.
Extensive Plans Made.
Extensive preparations to carry out
the plan of retreat were made by
Kuropatkin. Linevitch, Bittering and
Kaulbars and were successfully car
ried out On March 10 Kuropatkin
considering the army was safe depart
ed for Harbin. but having subsequent
ly decided to remain as commander
of the first army reached here today.
Confidence in LineVitch.
1t is too early to determine the
effect of the change in supreme COM
mand but private soldiers have great
confidence in the venerable Lineyitch,
whose task is monumental. The reor-
ganization effected at Tie pass after
the retreat from Mukden incOntest-
ibly marked the end OF the second
stage of the war.
Centering at Gunsbu Pass.
Gunshu Pass. which has a large rail
road station and Red Cross settle
ment with fair armies is now an over
flowing the native hamlet in all direc-
tons. Troops are arriving daily. The
advance divisions are continuing their
march northward while some fresh
troops from European Russia are
coming south to relieve the worn out
rear guard.
The booming of guns on the right
flank were heard all morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
&c BEING
BEEF HEARING
Jury Completed and Judge
Delivers an Impress
sive Charge
TO AVOID PREJUDICE
Detectives Watching Witnesses
to Prevent Tampering by
by Outsiders.

Chicago. March 22.-The special
grand jury. TO investigate the socalled
beef trust" was completed today. The
huge mass of testimony available was
Immediately attacked.
Impressive Charge.
A. J. Hoffman. of Mendoza, H., was
designated by the court as foreman
of the jury. District Judge Humph-
rey charged the jury to present no
one from envy. hatred or malice. nor
to leave any one unpresented for fear.
favor, affection. reward or hore of re-
ward"
The charge was delivered in a most
impressive manner and was listened
to with deep interest.
Guards for Witnesses.
Chicago. H., March 22.-Fifteen Sc
cret service men have been brought
to Chicago to guard the witnesses who
will appear and testify before the spe-
cial grand jury which today began an
investigation of the transactions of
the sO-called beef trust"
So great is the desire of federal off,
cials to maintain strict secrecy in the
investigation that every witness who
testifies will be closely guarded by one
of the secret service men to prevent
his being approached by newspaper
men or agents of the packers. c. b.
Morrison, who was appointed district
attorney declared last night that any
person detected speaking to or inqulr-
ing the name of any of the witnesses
would be liable to contempt of court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
FIVE men MARKED FOR DEATH AT
TRIAL IN KENTUCKY COURTROOM
James Hargis Ordered Anderson White to Commit
Wholesale Murder, Latter Testfes
in Hearinu for Bail.

Lexington. KY, March 22.-Dr Cox,
Tom Cockrell. Mark COckrell. Attorney
Vaughan and Marcum were to be shot
by Anderson White in the house during
the trial of Tom Cockrell for the kill
ing of Ben Hargis in obedience to or
ders by James Hargis. according to
sensational story told today by White
in the hearing of a motion for bail for
Hargis and Callahan.
Brother Under Sentence.
Anderson White is a brother of Tom
White, who is under life sentence for
the murder of ]. 3. Marcum White
said that prior To killing CockrelI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
KUROPATKIN WILL STAY
WITH ARMY AT FRONT;
SERVICES ARE ACCEPTED

St. Petersburg, March p, 2:2O a. m.
The Russian army in Manchuria is
still 10 have the services of Kuropatkin,
who is considered by many, in spite
of his reverses, the best general and
foremost strategist of the Russian ar
my
Sank Personal Feeling.
Sinking all feeling of personal bit
terness because of his supercession and
all the old-time enmity between him
self and Linevitch in a patriotic desire
TO be of service to the fatherland, Kur-
opatkin volunteered to remain in any
capacity with the army which he has
so long commanded. The tender has
been accepted by the emperor and
gratefully received by the new leader
Of the grand army. The change ex-
actly reverses the old order of affairs
when Kuropatkin was supreme leader
and Linevitoh directed the first army.
Given n Grand Reception.
Kuropatkin having paused on his
homeward journey at Harbin, started
southwark the afternoon of March 20
midst a most remarkable farewell from
the residents of Harbin and soldiers.
The send-off was a mere foretaste of
what awaits Kuropatkin al the front,
and his seIf-sacrificing determination
and the equally patriotic course of
Linevitch in accepting the services ten
dered are bound TO do wonders for the
reinspiration of the soldiers and give
promise of union and harmony which
the army has hitherto lacked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
DEBT is SETTLED
Venezuela Reaches Agreement
With Germany and
EnaIand.

London. March 22.-At the Office of
the council Of foreign bOndholders the
Associated Press was informed today
an agreement between the Venezuelan
government and British and German
bondholders adjusting and consolida-
5ing an exterior debt OF $2s,6OO.OOO
=iH be signed tomorrow, details having
been concluded to the satisfaction Of
both parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
GERMANY OPPOSED
BY NATIVE BLACKS

Berlin, March 22.-The national
Seeitung says a general insurrection
Of the natives has taken place in the
southern part OF CamerOOns. German
west Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
WE GET FOUR SUBMARINES
United States Closes Contract With
Quincy, Mass, Firm.

Quincy. Mass. March 22.-The Fore
River Shipbuilding company has sign
marine torpedo boats Of the Holland
type for the United States government
10 be completed within IS months from
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
jim CROW" ACT
is PARTLY INVALID
Maryland Law for Separation Of Races
Does Not Apply to Interstate
Passengers.

Annapolis, Md. March 22.-In an
opinion delivered today the court Of
appeals held the act passed at the last
session of the legislature. commonly
known as the Jim Crow" requiring
steam railways in Maryland TO fur
nish separate compartments for white
and colored passengers Is valid so
far as IL affects commerce within the
state, but invalid as TO Interstate pas
sengers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
GIRLS HAVE CLOSE
CALL IN A FIRE
Nine-Story New York Building Breaks
Out in Flames - All
Escape.

New York. March 22.-The Empire
State building. nine stories high. at
the corner of Broadway and Bieecker
is burning. The three upper floors
are in flames. \ large number of girls
are employed in the build. 1t Is not
known whether all escaped. The
flames spread with startling rapldIty.
UateT)-There was no loss of life
in the fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
EVANGELICAL CHURCH MEET
State Congregations Represented at
Chicago Conference.

Chicago. March 22.-The 18th annual
conference of the Illinois United Evan
gelical churches began here today with
250 pastors and laymen present. Bish-
op II. b. Hartseler presides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
A BOGUS MESSAGE
ALARMS DOMINGO

San Domingo, March "a cable
message was received here yesterday
that the United States sen
ate had ratified the Dominican conven-
tion and Is causing an unpleasant inn
preston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
BRITT WILL MEET
ENGLISH CHAMPION
Contract Closed by Wire, Date and
Purse Being Left to Decide
Later.

New York, March 22.-Charles
manager for Jabez White. the
champion Of England, an
today a match had been made
by telegraph for a fight between White
and James Britt. The date and purse
are undecided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
Cd FeIIow under KnIfe.

Baltimore. March 2z-J. Frank
Grant. grand secretary OF the grand
lodge OF Odd Fellows. Of the United
States, underwent a successful opera
ton today for rheumatic gout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22

Lincoln, Neb., March 22.-The state
senate. in its desire to make a record
for economy in the closing session, has
pared expenses until even charity work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
Reader Not ConrIdered.
FRAZIER ELECTED SENATOR

Nashville, Tenn. March 22.-James
B. Frazier was today elected United
States senator to succeed the late vii
liam 3. Bates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
Irvino viii Not Come.

London, March 22.-sir Henry Irv-
ing's United States and Canadian
tours have been postponed for a year
by advice Of the doctors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
SUCCESS OF LINEvITCH'S RETREAT
REvIVES THE RUSSIAN WAR SPIRIT
ADVISE RETURN TO
POLISH LANGUAGE

st. Petersburg. March 22-Abandon-
ment of the compulsory use of Russian
and imparting instruction in Polish in
the schools of Poland was recommend
ed at a special meeting of the commit
tee of ministers yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
RoyaI Partv at Lisbon.

Lisbon, March 22.-The British yacht
Victoria and Albert. with Queen Alex
andra and party on board. arrived here
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
PRESIDENT OF TUFTS
COLLEGE DEAD AT 81

Medford, Mass, March 22- Rev.
Elmer H. Capen, president of Tufts
college. died today of pneumonia. aged
CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
JAP BATTLESHIP
TAKES THE WATER

Newcastle-on-Tyne, March 22-The
new Japanese battleship Kashima, of
l6,400 tons, was launched today in the
presence of the Japanese minister to
Great Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
GASOLINE CAUSES A FIRE
TWO Die in Blaze in Home at Shelton,
Nebraska.

Sioux City. Iowa, March 22-Mrs.
Harland Newton. of Shelton. Neb. and
son aged 8. perished in a fire here to-
day at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Arthur Kneedson. The fire was caus-
ed by gasoline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
SENATE IN FIT OF ECONOMY
CUTS OFF ALL CHARITY APPROPRIATE TONS

in the state is to be dispensed with for
two years. The state board of chart
ties was cut off without an appropria-
tion and the board of prison visitors
has no funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-22
On Several Roads.

hausted and left dying by the road