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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
WAS NO ACCIDENT
Statement of Russian Officials
With Reference to Yesterdays
Incident Secuted.
JOB WAS A BUNGLING ONE
Leaving Charge in Cannon After
Practice by Mistake is the
Explanation.

~. Petersburg. Jan. 2O.-In spite Of
the official statement that the cannon
shot which yesterday might easily have
wiped out the whole Romanoff family
was the result of caTelessness in leav-
ing shotted cartridge in the breech
OF a gun after target practice. the mys-
teriOus case il still under inyestiga-
tiou Of the military and police. and the
public seems as little inclined as the
authorities To accept the published
version.
soldiers Not Arrested
The officers and men of the battery
have not been arrested. but are confin-
I'd to barracks. and by military regula-
tions are so closely under restraint
that IL is impossible for the culprit or
culprits 10 escape until the responsible.
iIy j. determined.
Gaa.~ % Not known.
. IL cannot be said definitely whether
the AFFAIR was an accident or the re
suit of design. The general belief Is
that a widespread plot did not exist
but evidences Of design are so appar
ent that the statement attribuing he
presence ol a ioduSu SAS4i ~ pitN N4ohs
target practice evoked smiles in many
quarters II is pointed out as being
highly improbable that the gun had
not been cleaned for two days. and il
: impossible that second cartridge
could be inserted for saluting purposes
behind the first: and IL Is certainly z
startling coincidence that the gun con
tanning this missile should have beei
trained directly on the imperial chapel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
IOWA CENTRAL TO
ENTER DES MONIES
Official Statement Road is to Use
BurIington's Line From
OSkaiooSa.

New York. Jan. 20.-President Haw-
ley. of the Iowa Central Railroad com
pany, stated today that traffic agree
ment had been ratified with the Bur
lington road whereby the Iowa Central
gains entrance into Des MOines. The
Iowa Centrai's nearest point 10 that
city is Oskaloosa. about 60 miles dis
tant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
FURTHER OFF THAN EVER
Niedrinshaus Loses Another Vote ir
Missouri Legislature.

jefferson City. Mo. Jan. 2O.-After
taking one ballot today. without result.
for United States senator TO succeed
Cockrell. the joint session of the legis-
lature dissolved. The ballot today. the
fourth taken. resulted:
Niedringhaus. so; Cockrell. 81; ke--
ems. 9: Pettijohn, l. Niedringhaus lost
one vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
WAR ON DISEASE
Illinois State Association for Pre-.
vention of Tuberculosis
Formed at Chicago.
new ERA IN FIGHTING PLAGUE
Will Agitate Building by State
S25o.OO Santarium For
Treatment.

Chicago. Jan. 20.-The Illinois State
Association for the Prevention OF Iu-
berculosis was organized permanently
last night at meeting III the publlc
library building. marking the begin
ming of a new era in the fighting of the
disease.
The general object of the association
is TO prevent the prevalence of con
sumption and other forms of tubercu-
losis in Illinois" Two specific objects,
while they are not named in the con
stitution of the organization. are admit
tedly in the minds of those who are
most prominently affiliated-to obtain
from the legislature an appropriation of
s250. 900 with which to build a state
sanitarium. and the enactment Of
law compelling the registration of all
tuberculosis sufferers in the state.
Officers Are Elected
Officers were elcted as follows:
Honorary President - The governor
OF Illinois
President - Edmund James James.
president of the University Of Illinois.
Treasurer-James II. Eckels.
Secretary-Dr. Arnold G. Klebs.
Legal AdyiseT-CharIes III. Hamili.
Executive COmmittee-E. =. Bicknell.
DR.. William L. Quine. Sherman &.
Kingsley, DR.. j. W. Petit and DIR.
George W Webster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
REIGN OF TERROR SEEMS IMMINENT:
RUSSIAN STRIKE IN POLITICAL PHASE
PRESIDENT CASTRO BREAKS NEGOTIATIONS
RELATIONS WITH VENEZUELA STRAINED
SETTLEMENT ASPHALT CLAIMS
SUBMITTED - FURTHER DIPLOMACY PLANNED


United States and Venezuela of a ma
ture that makes it impossible OF ac.
ceptance by our government. and. be-
ing notified of that fact and having
left the capital for an indefinite per,
iod. he has terminated the negotia-
tions. at least for the time being.
Relations strained.
The effect of this action is To place
the relations OF the United States and
Venezuela. under decided strain.
However. there is no intention on the
part of the administration toward un-
due haste and no action OF = compul-
sorry nature will occur until every re-
source of diplomacy has been ex-
hausted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
TRAGEDY At THE CAPITAL
George G. Armstrong. Of Virginia. ~,
Commits Suicide in Hotel.

Springfield, Ill. Jan. 20.-George q.
Armstrong Of Virginia. ILL.,. committed
suicide last night in a hotel In Spring
field by shooting himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Hioh School Pupils Strike.

Charleston. Ill. Jan. 90. - Fifteen
high school pupils went out on strike
here because the principal would not
Kermit them 10 change their seats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
ATTACK ON MITCHELL RESENTED:
RANDALL 0USTED BY THE MINERS
ADVANTAGE
\

indianapolis. Ind, JAM 20.-Deiegate
Randall who charged President Mitch
ell with having sold out the Colorado
miners, was today expelled from the
United Mine Workers union.
Chance to Apologize.
Opportunity was given Randall to
address the delegates again today.
Randall made no direct apology in his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
ILLIN0ISANS DIE IN DUEL
Two Young Men at montoasiiIe, H..
Shoot Each Others

Montonville. Ill. Jan 29.--in street
encounter today following quarrel
az dance George Weshyberman AMI
Thomas Butts shot each other fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
ALL IN HARMONY
Non Belligerent Powers Ad.
dressed All Favor Keeping
China Intact.
REPLIES TO HAYS INQUIRIES
Mikado Sends Carloads of Gifts to
Japanese Soldiers at the
Front.

London, Jan. 20.-The As ssociated
Press understands Secretary Hays cir
cular note regarding the preservation
OF the integrity of China has been
formally and warmly accepted by
Great Britain and all the nonbellig-
erent powers to which it was address
ed
Many sailors IN Hospital.
Toxic. Jan. 20.-It is stated there
are 1886 sick and wounded Russian
prisoners at Port Arthur. OF these
3.651 are connected with the navy.
Business men of this city celebrated
the capture of Port Arthur today
Speeches We're made by Premier Cat
sura. Admiral Togo. and the ministers
of war and navy
Gifts From Emperor.
An aide de camp of the emperor left
today, taking with him nine carloads
of imperial gifts for the officers and
men OF the army in the field.
Leave for Mar-eiIIes.
Shanghai. Jan. 20.-Gen. Stoessel
and a large number of paroled officers
and others who arrived here the 18th.
left today for Marseilles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20

speech. He held Mitchell and the ma
tional board members responsible for
the loss of the strike but did not use
his previous violent terms
Attack Again Denounced.
National Board Member Kennedy. of
Colorado. in short speech. denounced
Randalrs attack, saying there were
no grounds for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Treaty With seandinavians.

Washington. Jan 20.-Secretary
Hay and Minister Grip today signed
an arbitration treaty between this
country and Norway and Sweden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
May Spread Throughout
All Cities of En-
pire.
PETITION TO EMPEROR
Promise of Immunity From Per-
sonal Violence If He
Will Yield.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 20. p. m.-The
strike situation is extremely bad The
strikers are parading the city closing
the shops. over 100000 are now out
An effort Is being made to induce
wOrkmen in other cities TO join and
make the strike general throughout
Russia
Enter. Political Phase.
There is a general fear. however. that
the strike has entered on political
phase and that turbulence and blood
shed are inevitable.
Al meetings today the men were
greatly excited and drew up a formal
petition to the emperor which will be
sent 10 Tsarkoe Selo tonight asking
him 10 give response at the winter
palace ON Sunday. at the same time
guaranteeing him immunity from per
sOnal violence.
May shut ON Lights
Printing establishments are closing
and newspapers may be forced To- sus-
pend publication. The greatest dan
ger IS in the shut down of the electric
light plant which would throw the
city into darkness when reign of
terror might ensue.
Bu-in->. Houses Close.
As the day progressed the ranks of
the strikers were rapidly augmented.
Practically all small establishments in
81. Petersburg are already closed in
response 10 the demands of the strik-
srs. while printing works and tobacco
factories are following suit Troops
have been called out.
Parade the streets
81. Petersburg. Jan. 20.-Employes
Of the SangaIIi and Kolinkin spinning
mills ceased work today. Consider
able further acCessiOns TO the ranks
of the strikers are expected in the
course of the day. In pursuance TO
th,. plan to enforce a general strike
5.uoO men are parading the streets of
Basil island district compelling work
shops. printing works and small shop
keepers To close.
Petition the Emperor
4 petition TO the emperor Is now
circulating at workmen's meetings FOR
signatures bitterly complains of the
desperate condition of the workers and
their deprivation Of human rights.
The petition expresses devotion 10 the
emperor and concludes:
IL. merCiful To- Us. Let Us live. II
thou Ieavest us in this position We
prefer To- die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20

Paris. Jan. 20.-Information reach
ing authoritative quarters here from
Caracas. Venezuela. says President
Castro has decided TO give a negative
reply TO the representations Of the
United States. His attitude leads TO ap-
prehensions here that the situation in
Venezuela may develop serious compli-
caiiOns.
Word at Washington.
Washington. Jan. 2O.-Information
respecting the situation at Caracas re-
ceiyed by the state department from
Minister Bowen is to the effect that
President Castro has made a PROPOSE
ton for a settlement of the asphalt
claims and other issues between the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
USED name OF DOC
Testimony of One Witness OF
Voter in Colorado In
vestigation.
CAST A NUMBER OF BALLOTS
Chief of Police Gave Instructions to
Do So AS Often AS
Possible.

Denver. Colo. Jan. 20.-The exami-
nation OF witnesses in the Peabody
ternoon. Two Witnesses swore that
they voted many times under differ
ent names. One of them made the
statement that the repeaters were in
structed by Chief of Police Delaney to
vote as often as they could. w. S.
Raymond a supreme court watcher,
cited a case in which a man who gave
the name of dog was permitted TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Any Locality May AmIiat~.

ANY city or county interested in the
combating OF tuberculosis may be affil-
lated with the association upon appIica-
tion To the central council. The dues
are 81 annually
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Held One Office In Church.

Smoot said he had been engaged in
the mercantile business most of his
life. The only office in the church he
held other than that of apostle. was
counsellor TO the president of the
Utah state of Zion. He declared he
he'd taken no oaths of any character
when he became counsellor nor had
he taken any oath when he became
apostle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20

oath of vengeance or anything about
the ceremony and nothing transpired
which would affect his loyalty TO this
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Repeaters Have Routes.

Joseph Tattler said that a certain
route was designated for his work for
the day and he was cautioned TO
change his clothing occasionally. The
witness stated that at some polling
places he voted four times and at 9th
ers so often that he had no recollec-
tion of the number. In every instance,
he declared. he voted the democratic
ticket as instructed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-20
Votes Grew Cheaper.

In the afternoon he endeavored to
cover again the territory which he had
gone over in the morning and in addi-
tion visited other polling places.
He declared that eight or. ten men
accompanied him on his trips, and that
they. too. were furnished with slips
and instructed how TO vote. In the af-
ternoon. he said. he received only 80
cents for each ballot.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
PARIS JEWELER
RECEIVERS GEMS
Paco Vaquer Traces Agent
TO This City and Latter
Parts With the Valuables

Paco VaQuer, a wealthy diamond
merchant Of Paris, yesterday afternoon
ended a long hunt in this city and in
cidentally recovered several thousand
dollars worth Of diamonds for which
the firm had been looking for some
time The object of Vaquer's quest
Was +. Hospital, American representa-
tiEe Of the jewelry firm, who had the
gems in his possession.
Hospital had a disagreement with
the firm some time ago and in some
manner not explained he disappeared
without turning the precious stones
over TO his employers. The firm heard
be was in Cuba and Naquer went thith-
er IN quest Of him From that place,
Hospital was shadOWed to this city by
NaQuer, who arrived here on Thursday.
sNaquer sought the aid Of the detec-
f3ves and they soon located Hospital,
Who was reported to be all ready to
board the coast line train. Hospital
was escorted TO police headquarters,
where he turned over the gems to
NaQuer- He was kept under guard for
several hours by the detectives, but
was later released for the reason that
Vaouer made no charge against him,
being content TO recover the stones.
When seen yesterday. both Vauuer
and Hospital refused absolutely to dis
eDss the matter. Both said ii was pure
III a business proposition and that the
matter had been peacefully settled. The
exact value Of the jewels was not given
out, but IT must have been something
fabulous else Naquer would never have
mode such long trip to recover them
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
WOUNDED JAPANESE MAKES
ANTE-MORTEM STATEMENT
H. Murata Says killing of His Two
Companions by X. Koyama Was
Without Provocation.

4. Koyama, proprietor of a Japan
ese lodging-house at 10 Prospect
place, asserts that he acted In self
defense when he shot and killed Itario
Nahamura and T. Inonye and fatally
wounded III. Murata early yesterday
morning. His statement to the police
is that the three men forced their way
into his bedroom and began to attack
him and his wife. One was armed
with blackjack and the other with
a cleaver.
Murata made an -mortem state
ment at the Central Emergency Hos
pital yesterday to Assistant Bond and
Warrant Clerk T. J. Kennedy In pres
ence of the defendant and Detectives
Bell and Braig. He said that Koyama
was president Of their society and as
he had sold the lodging-house they
went to his bedroom to talk with him
about money matters. The door was
partly open and when they entered
Koyama's wife closed and locked the
door. Koyama opened fire on them,
killing Nahamura and Inonye, and
wounding Murata
Two charges of murder have been
booked against Koyama and there
may be a third. It is said that he is
Of a Quarrelsome disposition and
about two weeks ago was arrested for
disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
ARREST NOT so LAUGHABLE
AS SHE FIRST IMAGINED.
Mrs. Jennie Frye Regards
Imprisonment as Joke.
JUDGE SAYS SHE'S GUILTY AS CHARGED
BY JAMES c. CRAWFORD.

that at the time of the alleged peace
disturbance she was seated upon the
"stoop," awaiting the return of her
husband and two sons from the Mel
son-Corbett prize-fght and that she
did not address one word, good, bad
or Indifferent. to Mr.. Jones, nor did
she tender advice of any kind to the
woman he was thrusting from his por-
tails.
He's sore at me-" she added, "be-
cause I don't drink in his place. /
don't like steam beer anyway, and the
only liquor drink Is claret.'
When the Judge pronounced Mrs.
Frye guilty as charged, she snilingly
declared that she was not surprised by
the pronouncement Because" she ex-
planned, Il knew Jones had a pull
Il was not aware that he belonged
to g-of-war team" was the courts
dryly-uttered rejoinder.
Sentence to-day.
Detective Matheson, who is specially
detailed to delude violators of the laws
intended to protect the legitimate prac-
titioners Of medicine and pharmacy.
had assumed the role of a rheumatic
sufferer when he tested the integrity
of L. Samuel, who flls prescriptions
and sells proprietary medicines In the
drug store owned by DR.. Shaw at
Ninth and Howard streets. And ac-
cording to the tale unfolded by the de-
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
THIS MYSTERY
IS BATTLING
Body of Young Man Found
in Bay Causes a Wrong
Conclusion in Identity

The body of a well-dressed young
man was picked up in the bay yester-
day afternoon near the Filbert-street
Valley Water Works When brought
to the Morgue a card issued by the
firm of McMacken & penso, private
detectives, was found in the vest
pocket. George McMacken, one of
the members of the firm, was called
to the Morgue last night and, although
unable to identify the body owing to
its decomposed condition, stated that
he believed it to be that of Harold Ell
lis, private detective, who lived at
1O9 Jones street. In making this asser-
tion McMacken said that be identified
some of his own writing on the card
and then explained how it came to be
placed there.
McMacken said tha> on February 4
his firm had ADVERTISED in a local paper
for collector. nan giving the
name of Harold Ellis answered by let
ter the following day ind Ellis was in
vited to call at the coflpanys offices in
the Crossley buildings When the ap-
plicant called he gave his name and
McMacken presented him with the
same card which was found on the
dead mans body.
Late last evening McMacken called
at Ellis home and was surprised to
learn that he was alive. Ellis himself
ward, but was unable to identify the
body. The Coroner will make a thor
ough investigation of the case and Ell
lis is puzzled to know why any person
should have used his name in applying
for position.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04

a position in the very first rank of adver-
tising firms. and especially in the high
character Of the business conducted, as
well as for business methods and
straightforward dealings.
One Of the best known newspaper
managers said Of Mr.. Everett in recent
interview: There is no man in the Unit
ed States that knows the daily newspa-
pers better than Willard EveIett-or
knows what he wants and how IL get it
can make a closer deal, and yet who is
more popular with publishers and their
representatives,, because, close, shrewd
as he is. he plays a fair game and is al
ways ready to give the other fellows a
square deal"
In this opinion newspaper men will
universally agree.
His success with the advertising cam
paigns conducted by him are too we'll
known to need mention here.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04

OF en excellent joke, for she alternate
ly giggled and guffawed while Patrick
Jones, saloonkeeper, was recounting his
complaint to Police Judge Fritz
OF ample avoirdupois, she fairly jellied
with mirth when the accuser quoted
some of the epithets alleged to have
been addressed by her to him. When
she could control her risibles sufficient
ly to permit speech she chuckled,
He's a liar and then relapsed into
laughter. The court occasionally re-
minded her that the case was not
comedy, but the reminders failed or
SOLDERING effect. If they had been in
tended as cues for merriment she could
not have responded with greater hilar-
ity. Finally when the conclusion of
Mr.. Jones recital allowed her to re-
gain her equanimity she released her
sides, wiped her eyes and purged her
self of suspicion of contempt by de-
claring that she could not have helped
laughing If death had confronted her
as a penalty, because never In all her
born days had she heard or even read
of person who could juggle the truth
with greater deftness than had just
been displayed by Mr.. Jones.
The burden of the saloonist's griev-
ance consisted of Mrs. Frye's implaca-
BILE enmity to him and every one who
visited his place of business at Sixth
ana stevenson streets. Sne QW0lI dC
an opposite corner and for some unac-
countable reason she neglected her
household duties to sit upon the front
stoop" OF her domicile and hurl oral
abuse at himself and his patrons. No,
her antagonism could not have been
aroused by the character of his saloon
unless she objected to the strict main
tenance Of decorum in such establish
ments. He had acquired reputation for
the excellence of his steam beer and
the exclusion of femininity from his
barroom. Indeed it was while enforc-
ing the latter regulation by refusing
admittance to a semi-intoxicated wo-
man that he received the verbal casti-
cation from Mrs. Frye that provoked
him to hale her into court. Seated
upon the "stoop,' as usual she not
only advised the Objectionable female
to resist expulsion, but also addressed
him by various appellations which
would not be admitted to public print.
Mrs. Frye's defensive statement was
not delivered with the f1uency that
ordinarily marks the pleadings of lady
defendants, for as each of Mr.. Jones
specific accusations recurred to her
mind she experienced difficulty in re-
pressing inclination to laugh. She
managed to inform the court, however,
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
Forgot Her in His VIII.

Mary A. Regan yesterday sued John
FELTON, and other heirs of John Eel
ton. deceased. to recover $500, or a.
third interest in property on Pacific
street, near Leavenworth. She saws
she owned an equal interest with Eel
ton in the lot in 1896. He told her he
was going to sue to quiet title to the
property and If she would not appear
to defend her interest he would make
a will or other instrument giving her
a third interest in that property and
and Leavenworth streets. His will.
however, left all of his estate to bis
heirs-at-law, of which she was not
one. A popularity in the case is that
the will of John FELTON, names his
brother, also John FELTON,. as execu-
tor. 1t is not explained how the
brothers came to have the same name.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
WILLARD EVERETT
NOW WITH BAT TEN
The Popular Advertising
Expert Forms a New
Alliance.

Willard Everett has formed a connec-
tion with the firm of George Batten Co..
Advertising Agents, 3S Park Row, New
York. This alliance means much to
newspapers and advertisers-to adver-
tisers, as il strengthens the hands of
firm already strong and well established
that has grown steadily and strongly
from a very modest beginning in 1891 to
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04

GUARDIAN FOR LOGAN.-Judge corey
yesterday appointed John H. Klein as guar
dian Of the estate Of DR.. Milburn H Logan,
incompetent, fixing his bonds at S25Oo The
doctors application for restoration to compe-
tency which was filed several weeks ago
was placed the reserve calendar, and viii
not be pressed until his health is improved.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04
Do You Want a Trunk

At a moderate price? One that looks
coed and is good, or a travelling set, wrist
bag. pocketbook or any other fine leather
goodsZ We have them all in the best
materials and lowest prices Lettered in
gold free of charge. Sanborn, Vail e.
Co. 74l Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04

BEGINS MISSION.-The Right Rev. r. H
Bishop Weller began ten-day mission al the
Church Of the Advent last night. The Bishop
viii preach every evening during the mission
closing the services March u.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-04

LOCAL LYRICS.-Sam Booth delivered
lecture last night in the lecture room of West
minister Presbyterian Church PAGE and Web
ster streets. His subject was Local Lyrics
a Musical Lecture" comprising some OF the
lecturers songs and rhyming "reminiscences of
forty years in San Francisco.