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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
SENATOR MITCHELL WEEPS while
DEFYING ACCUSERS IN LAND CASES
OFFICES DIVIDED BY COMMON CONSENT
BETWEEN THE MORMONS AND CENT|LES
JUDGE I N
GRADUATE


Washing on. Jan. I1.-When the
SmOo; investigation was opened today
Judge ". NJ Mccarthy. of the supreme
court Of Utah. who was ON the stand
yesterday was recalled by Chairman
Burrows and examined concerning the
division OF Offices between Mormons
and gentiIes. He said there Is no
agreement but IL j. understood can
didates on the tickets shall be about
evenly divided
Denies PoiyEnmy-
Richard W. Young. OF Salt Lake.
graduate of West Point and also OF
the law department of Columbia uni
yersity was sworn. Young is a mona
gamist and says the sentiment Of Nor
mons is decidedly hostile TO poiygamy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
ILLINOIS MEN ARE NAMED
Two Placed on Corcnittee of Mine
Workers by Mitchell.

indianapolis. Jan. 17-President
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers
of America today announced the COM
mittees for the national convention
now in session. Among members of
the resolutions committee were John
p. White. of Iowa, and Herman c..
Perry, of Illinois. On the committee
on constitution is w. ID. Ryan, of Illi-
noiS.
An analysis of the statement of paid
up membership of the organization
shows that Iowa made the greatest
gain during the year ending with De
cember. 1t shows a gain of 6,936 paid
up memberships.
All four central competitive districts.
Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois show net gains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

He said there is no teaching OF poly
gamy and has been none since the
manifesto was issued. .,
In regard TO "whisperings" in poll
tics he said he knew OF no instance
where the whisper" had been traced
To Mormon authorities. He thought
there may be some underlyings who
attempted TO create the impression
that the church wanted some particu-
lar candidate elected but was
when these cases were traced down
the accused always denied that they
had been authorized to take such ac-
ton.
His Vote UntrammeIed.
So far as he was concerned person
sonally. he said no person had ever
sought TO influence his vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
A FATAL WRECK IN KANSAS
Ore Man Killed and Thirteen Serious
Iy Injured on the Santa Fe.

Wichita. kans., Jan. III l.. West
express messenger of Newton. Kans.,
was killed and Is persons injured i'll
a wreck OF the Santa Fe passenger
train north bound near Derby. yester-
day afternoon. Charles Shafer. eX-
press messenger of Oklahoma City.
was so seriously injured tha. he prob
ably will die. In the express car were
West and Shafer. West jumped and
was killed. Shafer tried To jump. but
= boxed corpse in the EXPIRE $ car fell
on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
MACCABEE RATES RESISTED
Michigan Court Asked to Keep Frater-
nal Order From Enforcing Schedule.

Port Huron. Mich, Jan. l7.-Suit
has been commenced in the circuit
court here TO restrain the supreme
tent of the Knights of the Maccabees
from enforcing its increased schedule
of assessment rates on members who
were in the order prior To the adoption
of the new rates last July.
The right of the order to change its
rates is contested on the grounds that
such action was in conflict with the
provision of its charter. and that il is
not within the power of amendment
reserved to itself in its contract with
members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Secretary Hay Seeks to
Make Impression on
OrientaIs.
TALK OF PEACE PACT
Gen. St0esSeI and Officers
Leave Japan for Rus
sia.

| Washington. Jan. lin an effort
| to prevent China from being drawn
| into the war between Russia and Jap
an. the American government again
| has addressed the Pekin government.
urging the strictest neutrality, not
| only in the personal interest of the
Chinese. but in the maintenance OF
the worlds peace.
Secretary Hay, on the receipt of the
| full text of Count Lamsdorff's note ex.
pressing Russia's belief that China's
neutrality had been repeatedly violat-
ed. has prepared instructions for the
American charge in Pekin directing
him To make inquiry OF the Chinese
government regarding the situation.
Prisoners Leave Japan.
Washington. Jan. 1.-THE state de-
partment received the following from
Consul Harris. at Nagasaki today:
Gen Stoessel. staff and the whole
500 officers and men with their famil-
les have embarked on the steamer
Australiasion for Odessa
Pave Way for Peace.
London, Jan. 17.-The St. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Tele-
ing that foreign diplomacy. friendly
towards Russia. already is reckoning
with the necessity for ending the war
sooner than the uninitiated would
imagine, and is benevolently smooth
ing Russia'S way.
The essence of the scheme is the
formation of temporary triple com
bnation of powers, which will leave
nothing undone to beat down Japan's
claims at the future peace conference.
Germany it is declared, will take the
initiative. The scheme has been dis
ciissed with France and Russia. al
though no definite arrangements yet
have been made. The negotiations are
being carried on with the greatest
secrecy.
1t is recognized that results com
parable Q, those achieved by the same
combination after the Chinese-Japa-
nese war cannot be attained. but other
results are confidently anticipated.
More Mobilization Riots.
The correspondent asserts that dis
orders due to moboiiZation orders con
tinue. He mentions troubles in Mob
ileff Perm, and Nashny.
Increase in activity of boih armies
on the Sha river is confirmed from st.
and Toxic. The Russians
gradually are advancing. developing
their right wing.
Column In safe.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 17.-Gen. kuro-
patkin yesterday telegraphinS Emper-
or Nicholas reported that the strong
Japanese detachment of infantry, cav
airy and artillery sent TO cut OF the
column of Mistchenko's cavalry JAM
IL as about TO retire northward. The
Japanese under cover OF mist
fanked the Russians. battle en-
sued, the Russian artillery infiicting
leavy losses on the Japanese at short
-ange and then retiring. The Russian
osses were five officers and 40 men
,illed or wounded.
Kuropatkin also reported the return
If the Russian patrol after blowing up
he railroad and destroying mile or
telegraph two miles north OF Aatche'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
COUSIN is HELD FOR CRIME
Charles BIanford Indicted for Attempt
ed Murder at CoIfax, Iowa.

ColfaX. Iowa. Jan. 11.-lnvestigation
Of the mysterious murderous assault
on the person OF Mel Slaughter grow
ing out of an old family feud created
through an unequal division of prop
erty. closed today by holding Charles
Blanford To- the grand jury. \ local
magistrate claims TO have evidence
tending to show that Blanford. actual
ed by jealous motives. struck the blow
was intended 10 take the life OF Mel
Slaughter. his cousin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
THREE MAY HAVE DROWNED
Ice Breaks With Party Returning
From Monroe, Mich, Races.

Monroe, Mich. Jan. 17.-While re
turning from the horses races on the
ice in the canal+bout dusk last even,
ing several sleighs became punched
with the result that a load of about
80 persons broke through the ice into
II feet of water. Forty men who were
cutting ice near by gave prompt as
sistance with their pike poles and
averted wholesale drowning OFF
GERS picked out of the water three
hats for which they can find no own
ere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
STILL EXPECT A SETTLEMENT
German Miners to Number Of 1852
Strike, Closing 1877 Mines.

Essen, Germany. Jan. 17.-Accord-
ing To reports received AT the official
mine office. 122. .6l2 men from ls7 coal
mines are out on strike today. Leaders
of the strike had a meeting with the
government commissioners this after
noon and explained the grievance for
the strike. The expectation still con
tinues that the dispute may be ended
soon owing To the governments strong
efforts TO settle the controversy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
DENEEN TAKES UP DUTIES
Governor Reaches Capitalize Make
No Appointments for Week.

Spring gfield, Ill, Jan. 17.-Gov. Den
cen arrived last night from Chicago
and Immediately began disposing of
his correspondence, a great bundle OF
which awaited his attention. He an
nounced that he would maze no ap-
pointments for week at least and
perhaps not then, as he desired TO give
each selection careful consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS
Robert Wstchorn, Commissioner of
immigration for New York.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-The president
today sent the senate the following
nominations:
Commissioner of ImmigratiOn-Rob-
ert Watchorn. port of New York.
William @. Wheeler. attorney for
western district of Wisconsin
Registrar Land Officer Albert
Wheelon. of Pierre. ;. ID.
Receivers of Public Moneys-Henry
Z. Cutting. OF Pierre. s. D.; John L.
Adams. of Aberdeen, s. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Witt Robbers Caught.

Pana. Ill. Jan. 1.-THE last of the
gang of six robbers who looted the
postoffice and express Office at Witt,
have been taken here. They are Henry
and Fred Miller. In the capture OF
three others at Hillsboro Marshal
Lockard was fatally wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Half The Money PAID.

Washington. d. c, Jan. I7--More
than half the s7.O00.000 appropriated
for the payment OF the Friars land in
the Philippines has been paid out 10
the Catholic orders and title TO the
land has passed TO the Philippine gov
ernmeut. This money was disbursed
through London banks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Marconi May Wed Princess.

Rome. Jan. 11.-Sig. Marconi, OF
wireless telegraphy fame, according To
the Patria, is engaged TO marry Prin-
cess Giacinta Ruspoli, aged q years.
the youngest daughter of Prince Fran
cesco Ruspoli. master of the holy hos
pice, a high hereditary vatican posi-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
GAMBLING Is AT AN END
Attorney Jerome Clears New York
Citv of the Evil.

New York. Jan. 17.-Following the
surrender TO District Attorney Jerome
yesterday of the gambling parapher-
MALTA belonging 10 Frank Farrell,
Dave Johnson and Frank MacDou-
gal IT. was declared by counsel for
the gamblers that Jerome had closed
every gambling house In New York
City and that they would remain
closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Land Frauds Lead to Murder.

Roseburg. Ore, Jan. l7.--Jack Rog-
ers. a timber worker. was found here
in a blacksmith shop with bullet hole
in the left breast. The belief Is that
he was killed in order To prevent his
revealing something ne knew In con
nection with obtaining public lands
from the government illegally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
SUMMER HOTELS BURNED
Fire at Rockaway Beach Does 5000, 900
Damage.

New York, Jan. 17.-Three summer
hotels, the Wildorf. Germania and Co
lumbian, and six summer residences
were burned at Rockaway Beach today,
causing a loss of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Duchess Caroline Dead.

Weimer Grand Duchy Saxe-Weimar.
Jan. 17.-Duches Caroline Of SAKE
Weimar died today OF Inflammation Of
the lungs superyening from influenza.
She was born in 1884.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
UNITED STATES URGES
CHINESE NEUTRALITY
j. 5. STEEL TO NOT
PAY DIVIDENDS ON
ITSCOMMON STOCK

Trenton. y. j.. Jan. lI-Nice Chan
cellor Stevenson today filed an opin-
ion sustaining the demurrer of the
United States Steel corporation i'll the
suit brought against that company by
Alfred +. Stevens to compel payment
of dividends on the company's COM
mon stock. The decision practically
disposes of the whole case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
NIEDR|NCHEUS wins FIGHT FOR
MISSOURI UNITED STATES SENATOR
PRINCE FUSHIM|
PLEASED WITH HIS
VISIT TO AMERICA

Toxic. Jan. 17.-Prince Saduara
Fushimi, who arrived here last night
on his return from a tour of the United
States, was received in audience by
the emperor tod3E The prince ex-
pressed appreciation of American hos
pitality and said he was much impress
ed by the friendliness manifested for
the Japanese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
WOULD ABOLISH THE
GRAND JURY SYSTEM

ringfield. Ill. Jan. 17.--Senator
Joseph Hass, of Cook county. today
introduced a bill for the abolition OF
the jury system in the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Jersey Governor Inauuursted.

Trenton. y. J.. Jan. 11.-Edwari
Casper Stokes was inaugurated COVER
nor Of New Jersey today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
New Governor of Delaware.

Dover. Del. Jan 17.-PTeston Lea
was today inaugurated governor OF
Delaware.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
ASKED To RESIGN
Resolutions Introduced in Kan
sas Legislature Aimed
at Burton.
FOLLOWS REMINDING OF CASE
Senator Can be Of No Use in Office
For An Extended
Period.

Topeka. Kans.. Jan. Ex-senator
Gilbert and Representative Leland
yesterday introduced resolution in
the Kansas senate and house asking
Senator J. X. Burton To- resign imme-
diately after il was announced that
the supreme court had reversed the
decision of the Missouri court.
Tho resolution foIIows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

Washington. ID. G. Jan. 1.-THE
senate has confirmed the appointment
Of Vespasion Warner. of Illinois. to be
commissioner OF pensions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. H.
Thomas X. Niedringhaus, of ST. Louis.
republican caucus nominee received 4
majority of the votes cast by both
houses, in separate session for Unit
ed States senator to succeed Francis
M. Cockreii. Tomorrow the election
will be ratified by both houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
--I~-- I'm Onicr.

Whereas. Such decision necessarily
dcprives the senior senator of all use
fulncss in the senate; therefore. be
IL
and be - hereby requested TO resign
forthwith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Thasks the President.

Representative Warner. of Illinois,
yesterday thanked the president for
appointing him commissioner of pen
siOns II il said that he VII resign
from congress and enter on his new
duties in the near future but that mat
ter has not been determined definitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Warner O.. CONFIRMED.

To congress by the merchant marine
commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Be~n Absent.

Whereas. The senior senator from
Kansas. by reason OF alleged fraud
and speculation in Office. has for more
than year absented himself from of
fee. leaving Kansas with only one sen
atOr. and
Whereas. As the senior senator was
convicted in the United States district
court OF Missouri on the charges
named and the United States supreme
court has reversed such conviction on
the ground that the alleged offense
was not committed in Missouri: and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
o. More Specific.
same Right %. Others

II am an innocent man and ! have
at this stage of proceedings the same
right a. any other senator To come
here IN defense Of my character. which
is n dear To me as that Of any other
senator on this floor.
lie trusted and believed the time
would come when he could with pro
priefy demand Of the sena'e thor
ough Investigation Of every one OF the
charges against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Far shipping BiiL.

Washington. Jan 1.-THE house
committee on merchant marine sni
fisheries today authorized a favorable
report on the shipping bill reported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Nixon In Nevada.

Carson City. New, Jan. iI.-At a
caucus of the republicans Of the Ne
vada general assembly George 5. Nix
on was the unanimous choice for
United States senator TO succeed VIII
liam NJ. Stewart. Mr.. Nixon Is a bank
er and was indorsed for senator at the
state convention last summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
CIapp I'm NinneaOta.

St Paul. Jan. 17.-Both houses of
the state legislature voted separately
today for Moses Clapp, for United
States senator. A joint vote will be
taken tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Knox Not Opposed.

Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 17.-The two
branches OF the Pennsylvania legisla
ture balloted separately for United
States senator. Philander c. Knox re
Ceived the unanimous vote of the re
pubIicans. The two houses meet in
joint session tomorrow when Knox will
be formally elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
Hem-nway Not Opposed.
Burkctt I'm Nebraskn.

Lincoln, Jan. 17.-Without part.
caucus the republicans OF the Nebras
ka legislature today VOTED for Elme
J.. Burkett for United States senator
There were only nine fusionists in th'
two houses and Burkett received a ma
joTity vote in each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

MltcheIrs statement consumed three
quarters OF an hour. Toward the clos,
his voice was broken by sohS and he
was compelled to dry his eyes with
his handkerchief Many other sena
tors were visibly affected
when the senator concluded Their,
was a series OF hand shaking and a.
surances OF confidence ON the part OF
senators. When the reception termi
mated Mitchell resumed his seat but
soon let the chamber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE house
agreed. before proceeding with the
Swayne impeachment debate today. tc
begin voting on the articles Of i'm
Deachment at O'Clock tomorrow. Mr.
Lacey occupied Io minutes in further
Ing the discussion Of the $40 day ex-
pense proposition drawing the conclu-
sion that impeachment ought not be
voted on this ground
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

st. Louis. Jan. ia Special TO the
Post Dispatch from Jefferson City
says: All opposition on the part of
the Kerens forces to the election of
Thomas X Niedringhaus for United
States senator to succeed Francis NJ
Cockrell. has disappeared Represen-
tative Grace, of ST. Louis. one of the
leaders of the movement against the
republican state chairman declared at
noon that the fight was at an end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17
I--. strong Terms.

Il assert in the most positive and
unqualified manner. that each and ey-
cry one Of the charges. insofar as they
relate 10 or involve me. are absolute
y. unqualihedly and atrociOusly false.
and I here and now Indignantly and
defantIy denOunce their authors. and
each and every one Of them. and
Drank them publicly as malicious and
atrocious liars"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-17

Washington. Jan. 17.-At the in
stance OF Cullom. the senate today
adopted a resolution setting Feb. i
as tie time for receiving the statui
Of Francis +. Willard. the Temperance
advocate by the state OF Illinois. 20
Statuary hall in the capitol The stat
ue will be the first figure Of woman
TO be placed in Statuary hall
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16

The efforts OF the Southern Cotton
association will be studiously directed
along these lines and in the further
endeavor to secure safe and accurate
statistics of the cotton crop, from
planting to final delivery to the con-
sumner each year, and distribute this
information in tabulated form through
out each state, county and civil SUBJ
divisions Of its members so that the
entire people will have full and
thorough knowledge Of everything
pertaining to the production, distribu-
ton, manufacture and sale Of this
great and valuable agricultural staple.
The object Of the association will be
to regulate the marketing Of cotton
In such manner as to maintain the
price at the stable figure of ten cents
per pound to the grower, and the
united cooperation Of the entire peo-
pie of the south is to be enlisted in
successfully putting this feature into
practice and permanent operation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16
Duty on Rice.

Havana. The winter session of
Congress has ended, in accordance
with resolution previously adopted.
President Palma s requests for the en-
actment of certain of the more ur-
gent measures were not complied with,
and nothing special was enacted dur
ing the session except the appropria-
ton for sanitation of the larger cities
and the authorization of the purchase
of the National Theatre. The House
postponed action on the Senate bill
for the sanitation of every town at the
government s expense. The budget bill
increasing the duty on rice, the Cuba
Railroad subvention, the immigration
bill and most of the other important
measures go over to the session be-
ginning in April
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16
Cotton Holding Company.

New Orleans. The Cotton Planters
Commission and Holding Company
was organized at the st. Charles. The
state representatives appointed by the
big cotton convention were here. The
meeting was executive There was
continuous discussion of the charter,
and it was finally adopted and officers
elected.
The information regarding the meet
ing was given out by Harvie Jordan
and Edward III. Farrar, attorney for
the new company. The charter en-
powers the company to buy and sell
cotton, cotton seed products and con-
duct a general cotton factorage bus
mess; to aid cotton planters and mer-
chants to hold their cotton and to
market it advantageously in time Of
financial depression; to aid them to
obtain loans on cotton and seed, and
to act as agents or trustees of either
the lenders or borrowers; to gather
and furnish statistics on cotton; to
own and operate cotton warehouses
and presses.
The capital stock is fixed at $1O,-
100000, of which 100000 is to be
paid in before business is commenced.
No person, firm or corporation is to
own more than l per cent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16
Thirty-Seyen Million.

New York-A suit for 100000
has been brought by the Johnstown
Mining Company against the Boston
and Montana Mining Company in the
courts Of New York to recover the
value of copper ores alleged to have
been taken by the latter company
from lands on which the other claims
to have had prior location and patent.
The Johnstown company operates the
Rarus mine in Montana and the Penn
sylvania claim of the Boston and Mon
tana adjoins. The Johnstown is a
Heinz property, and the Boston and
Montana an Amalagamated concern.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16
Murderous Burglars.

Memphis. j. S. Davis, an engineer
employed by the city, and his wife,
were shot and seriously wounded by
burglars. Two negroes entered their
bed room in their residence in north
Memphis, awakening Davis as they
were moving about the room. Davis
eaped from the bed and grappled
with one Of the Burglars. His wife,
aroused by the noise Of the encounter.
also sprang out of bed. At this june
lure, the other negroes began firing.
Davis was shot in the abdomen and ii
IS believed fatally wounded. Mrs.
Davis was shot twice in the hip. Her
condition is also said to be critical.
Both negroes hurriedly left the house
after the shooting and escaped.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-03-16
Army and Navy.

Washington The joint army and
navy board, of which Secretary Taft
is president, appointed by executive
order to revise the report Of the End
icott board which laid down the
scheme for the national defense, met
and organized for the important work
In hand by appointing committees con-
sisting Of its members to consider the
various phases of the situation. The
committees appointed are three in
number. One will consider the sub
ject of forts and ordinance, the second
the matter of fire control, electrical
appliances and torpedoes and the third
The question of floating defenses Of all
kinds.