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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS REVIEW THE LATE CAMPAIGN.

1T cannot hope either to win or de
serve success until il becomes in re-
ality a Jackson party, and, like Old
Hickory. is ready TO take the peoples
side of every question without stop
ping to count the cost or TO measure
the prospects of immediate success.
The consolidation of railroads. the
giving of rebates, the making of dis
ordinations, the watering of stocks.
the charging of excessive rates, and a
corruption of public officials-all these
are combining 10 force upon the public
the consideration of the railroad ques-
tion.
president Roosevelt is just now en-
tering upon "A contest for the regula-
tion of railroad rates, and the demo
Gratis ought TO heartily support him in
the position he is taking.
For Public Ownership of Railways
While | am anxious that the virtue
Of government supervision and reguia-
ton shall be fully tried, | find myself
inclining to the belief that public own
ership is the only permanent cure for
the evils which have grown out of the
management of the great arteries OF
trade by a few individuals who have
only their own pecuniary interests IN
view. and who exploit the public to
the extent that the traffic will bear.
Il believe that the federal owner
ship of trunk lines and the state own
ership of the network OF local rail
roads will furnish a solution of the
problem. State ownership of the many
local lines would give the people the
benefit of public ownership without
the dangers of Capitalization. and the
federal ownership of trunk lines would
answer the purpose of interstate COIN
merce"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
Survivors of the Steam
Dredge Texas Landed
in ireland.
DRIFT IN SMALL BOAT
twenty-five Companions Go
Down When Ship Foun-
derS.

Waterford. Ireland. Jan. 1.-THE
steamer Zeno arrived here today wita
the captain and II men of the Ameri-
can steam dredger Texas which foun-
dered in storm off the Hebrides. The
crew entered small boats but one con
taining the chief officer anI II men
sank Immediately and all the occupants
Were drowned. The survivors drifted
for several days before being picked up.
WouId Have Bccn CannibnIs.
The survivors who suffered terribly
from cold and hunger say that just
prior to sighting the Zeno they had
drawn lots to decide which should be
killed to produce food for the rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
PRESIDENT SEES
HENRY G. DAVIS
Former Democratic Nominee Cordially
Received at White
House.

Washington. Jan. 11.-Former Sena.
tor Henry G.. Davis. recently democrat
ic candidate for vice president, calle
on the president today to- pay his re
spects. The president greeted Davis
cordially. saying:
Il am glad to- see you. Mr.. Davis,
walk right into my Office. You are
entitled TO precedence over all 9th
ers."
The president and Davis haG pleas
ant chat about matters of mutual per.
sonal interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11

deem it a duty to make this statement.
The national committee had not only
the cooperation of the executive com
mittee. but the earnest and loyal sup
port of every state and county chair
man. and precinct committeeman
throughout the United States. In those
states we hoped TO carry, The organ
ization was as nearly perfect as ear
nest work could make it, Our com
mittee had ample means for the cam
paign. The best democratic orators IN
the country were on the stump.
Throws bouquets mt Bryan.
No man in America rendered more
valuable service. more untirlng. unset
fish and effective service than Will
liam Jennings Bryan.
But with all this, an apparently
compact organization. candidate
whose personal character was IRE
proachable ample means for all iegi-
mate purposes, all the literature that
could be used. and with the country
ablaze with unsurpassed oratory, we
encountered political reverse almost
unparalleled disaster. caused by hun
dreds of thousands of democrats fail
ing 10 vote. and by many others voting
the opposition ticket"
Must Follow jackson. Says Bryan.
William Jennings Bryan was the last
speaker. The applause that greeted
him continued until he began speak
ing He said:
What the democratic party most
needs today is to be animated by the
spirit of Andrew Jackson as it ap-
proaches pending problems. IL suffer
ed overwhelming defeat last November.
and the prime cause of that defeat is
to be found in the fact that il lacked
this spirit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
DESPERATE DEED OF CHICAGO COOK:
HE BLOTS OUT HIS ENTIRE FAMILY
With Razor and Revolver He lnflicts Fatal Wounds
on Wife and Children and Badly
Injuries Himself

Chicago, Jan. 11.-With pistol and
razor John Miller, cook, killed his
wife and infant daughter today. fatal
" wounded another daughter, 21h
years old and then after shooting him
self through the breast cut his own
throat \ drunken rage is believed
to have been the cause of the tragedy.
Found BY Police.
The unconscious forms of Miller and
family were found in their home b.
the police who were summoned by
neighbors The bodies were hurried
to hospitals. Mrs. Miller died on the
way. Her younger child was dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11

before removed by the police The
older child survived only a short time
after arriving at the hospital. Miller
will probably die
In the hurry of getting the victims
from the house. Police Sergeant Viii
liam Sauer slipped on the icy pave
ment and broke his leg.
Made Terrific StruggIe
Mrs. Miller appeared to have made
terrific struggle for life. Her head
was almost severed from her body.
and there was a cut four inches long
in the back of her head and . six inch
cash near her heart. She also receiv-
ed bullet through the lungs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
CATCH THREE SILVER THIEVES
Police Get Men Who Took $24,800
Worth Of Bullion From Car.

East St Louis. H., Jan. lin the
arrest and confession of William Bur
roughs. George Rodgers and William
Majors. the police have cleared mp the
mystery surrounding the robbery Of a
bonded car in the terminal yards Of
$24 800 worth Of yer bullion consign.
ed from the FL Paso Smelling com
pany 10 the United States mint at
Philadelphia. The men are tcamsters.
4 junk dealer disposed of the material
thinking it was lead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
ACCUSED EARLY
T. K. Niedringhaus, Republican
Candidate for Senate, Un-
der Investigation.
USE OF MONEY QUESTIONED
Man Endorsed for Cockrel's Place
To Be Scrutinized by
Legislature.

jefferson City, Mo. Jan. lin the
house of representatives today Il res
olution was unanimously adopted pro
viding for the appointment of a com
mittee TO investigate the campaign
contributions of Thomas *. Niedring
haus, the republican candidate for
United States senator to succeed Sena-
tor Cockreli.
Rumpus in Legislature.
jefferson City. Mo, Jan. 11.-Repre-
sentative Grace of St. Louis caused Il
sensation in the house yesterday af-
ternoon by Introducing d resolution
calling for the investigation of the re-
port that the brewers had paid
Thomas * Niedringhaus $1,000 for
the purpose of influencing legislation
in the general assembly.
In an instant a dozen representa-
tives were on their feet clamOring for
recognition. After d stormy scene
a motion to lay the resolution on the
table was lost by vote of 81 to II.
Votes Down Resolution.
After a prolonged and bitter wran-
gle among themselves the republicans
NDLtU uONI ItSOlulIOH prov IOI
general investigation of all charges
of bribery and corruption in the recent
senatorial race between Niedringhaus
and herens. The democrats voted
with the kerens men against this
proposition.
Later. on being tauntcd with lack
of party loyalty in Offering his reso-
luton. Representative Grace proposed
the following as substitute resolu-
ton:
"Resolved. That this house officially
requests Gov. Folk to can a grand jury
to fully investigate charges of brib-
cry and corruption against Thomas X
Niedringhaus IN his race for United
States senator"
Does Not Help Matters.
This motion aroused even more ex-
cited debate and members were dis
playing bitter feeling when motion
to adjourn finally carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
TAKE COWS INTO CONVENTION
illinois Osirynen in Annual Session
At Rockford.

Rockford. Ill. Jan. 11.-Members of
the Illinois Dairymen's association met
in convention here yesterday. with POO
delegates present. The feature of to-
days program was a lecture. The
Dairy Cow" by 4. J. Glover who
brought live COWS into the convention
hail to illustrate his address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
GERMAN STRIKE
OF MINERS SPREADS

Bechum. Westphalia. Germany. Jan.
1.-THE coal strike now includes ~
mines. over 10000 men are out The
leaders have completely lost control
over their operatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
CHADWICK GEMS LOCATED
Customs Officials Trace Jewels Worth
$4,000.

Cleveland. o, Jan. II.-More than
$4,000 worth OF diamonds and jewels
owned by Mrs. Cassie H. Chadwick
upon whics. it is declared. no import
duty was paid. have been located by
customs officials. Most of these val
uables are in the hands of persons I'm
this city, who hold them as security
for loans made 10 Mrs. Chadwick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
ST. LOUIS PLATE
GLASS co. BLAZE
Fire Does s25o,ooo Damage And
Throws Hundreds Out of
Employment.

st. Louis. Mo, Jan. 1.-THE i'm
mense plant of the St Louis Plate
Glass company. at Valley Park, 30
miles west of this city, was partially
destroyed by fire today, entailing a
loss of a quarter of a million. Be
tween 800 and 500 employees are out
of employment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11

Paris, Jan. 11.-The declaration
made by Vice Admiral Doubassoff
Russian member of the international
commission to inquire into the North
sea incident. in an interview, TO the
effect that honorable peace between
Russia and Japan is likely to be made.
is considered highly significant Here
tofore all Russian officials here have
resented the suggestions of peace as
humiliating.
There is reason to believe this is eX-
pressive of the views at st. Peters
burg, as Admiral Doubassoff has just
arrived from st. Petersburg after a
lengthy audience with the emperor fol-
lowing the fall of Port Arthur.
No Hint of Return.
ST Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE admir-
atty has not given the slightest official
confirmation of the report of the IT.
call of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's
squadron. On the contrary, officials
point calmly to the preparations being
made to reinforce the squadron with a
division of the third Pacific squadron
Rojestvensky' squadron will NOT re-
turn TO European waters. The Rus
sian ice breaker Ermack, at Libau, has
been ordered to keep the channel road
clear for ships which are being made
ready for sea.
May Cruise in Indian Ocean.
Under the French regulations it is
maintained Rojestvensky' ships could
cruise in the Indian ocean coalng
an ,;ci<
ships at Jibutil, French Southland. in
waters of the Island of Madagascar,
and Island of Reunion and other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
Danish Cabinet Resigns.

Copenhagen. Jan. 1.-THE remain
ing members Of the Deuntzer cabinet
have resigned. King Christian has re-.
quested the ministers TO carry on the
business until their successors are
elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
Does Not Help Matters.
Limited Leaves Rails.

Bloomington. ILL., Jan. 1.-THE Al
toms Red Limited westbound ran
through the interlocks at Wann, to-
day. The engine and mail car left
the track and turned over. Conductor
Stewart and Mail Clerk Petit were
iriffrnd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Poor Materials Used in Attempt to
Blow up Statue.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 11.-Police
investigation of the alleged attempt 10
blow up the statue OF Frederick the
Great tends to demonstrate that the
affair was in he nature of fake
caused with a view to creating sen
sation rather than of defacing or dam
aging the statue. The investigation
shows that the materials used were
incapable of producing serious results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
MORALS OF MORMONS ARE
DECLARED ABOVE REPROACH.
HEAVY SNOW, HAIL
AND SLEET OVER
SEVERAL STATES

Chicago. Jan. IA heavy snow is
falling today over the states of Nebras-
ka. Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. causing
more or less delay To all traffic. A
heavy hail and sleet storm prevails
over central and southern Illinois, in
terfering considerably with telegraph
and telephone communication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
State Agriculture Board Organizes.

Springfield. III. Jan 1.-THE new
state board of agriculture met yester-
day and organized by rejoicing W. 9
Garrard of Springfield as secretary
and +. A. Hall of Springfield as treas
urer f r. Mccoy and ID. {. Hoyt
were reappointed clerks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
DON'T NEEDLE
WITH TREATIES:
7. ROOSEVELT

Washington, Jan. 11.-If the arbitra-
tion treaties now pending before the
senate are emasculated, the president
will withdraw them from consideration.
The president has let this be under
stood clearly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
May Cruise in Indian Ocean.

Cartier, Aigoma, Ont, Jan. 1l.-As
the result of fight here between
gangs of Italian and Finnish laborers
employed in the construction of the
Cartier station, during which knives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
$1,000 For Novel on Peace.

Pittsburg, Jan. 1.-THE Pittsburg
Peace society has authorized the
award of 81 900 to the author of an ac-
ceptable novel on the peace ques-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
ocomotiue Blows up.

Cleveland, Jan. 1f.-An engine at
iached to the fast express OF the Erie
road blew up al CrestOn, Ohio, today,
killing the fireman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
FRANK P. FLINT FOR
CALIFORNIA SENATOR

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. I1-Frank p.
Flint. OF Los Angeles. was chosen sen
ator in a caucus today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
ITALIAN AND FINNISH LABORERS
FIGHT TO DEATH ON CANADIAN ROAD

revolvers and tools were freely used.
three men are dead, and 80 seriously
injured, several fatally. Race an
imosity was the cause of the trou-
BILE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
First Witness for De-
tense in Smo0t Case
is Heard.
ROOSEVELT DESIRES
Rate Legislation and Tariff Re.
vision, but Leaves Con-
gress to Decide.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE defense
in the Senator Smoot Investigation
was begun today. The room OF the
senate committee on privileges and
elections was crowded most OF the
spectators being women.
William J. Mcconnell. OF northern
Idaho. was the first witness called.
He was senator in the 5Ist congress
and governor of Idaho from 1899 TO
1896. He is a member of the Pres
byterian church
Lands Mormons- Morals
The witness was asked 10 describe
the political conditions and took ~
the early days when he said he had
lobbied before the legislature when
the first effort was made to disfran-
chise the MormOns He declared he
was prejudiced against the Mormons
but had never known Mormons to
gamble and drink. He said their NOR
ais were high and of praiseworthy
character
boycott Democratic Party.
Mcconnell repeated a number Of
occasions in which the democratic par
~ was boycOtted by the Mormon
church. saying one Of the principal
causes was that a senator called the
Mormons criminals
Inaugural committee.
Washington. ID. C.. Jan. 1l.-Speak
er Cannon today announced as com
mittee ON inaugural ceremonies
Messrs. Dalzell. Crumpacker and vii
liams. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11

Lafayette. Ind. Jan. 11.-Seyeral ma
tional leaders of the democratic party
and many prominent state democrats
broke bread last night at the eighth
annual banquet of the Jackson club.
Following were addresses by William
J. Bryan and National Chairman
Thomas Taggart More than 500 per-
sons sat down at the first table. When
Mr. Taggart arose there was burst of
applause as he began speaking. He
responded to THE Future of DemoC-
racy" and said:
AS you know. | was elected chair
man of the national committee by the
unanimous vote of that body and was
given authority TO name such commit
tees as was necessary TO conduct the
campaign. | exercised the authority
after full consultation with our dis
tinguished candidate. and the execu-
tive committee appointed met his full
approval The officers of the execu-
tive committee. especially Mr.. Shee-
han. Mr.. Belmont and Mr.. Peabody.
sacrificed their personal interests. de-
voting their entire time to the work
of the campaign.
All Harmonious
1t Is but fair that | should say on
this occasion, that received from the
executive committee earnest and loyal
cooperation There was never the
slightest friction. Not an unpleasant
incident occurred nor was there ever
the slightest attempt on its part or on
the part of any member. TO usurp any
of the functions of the national chair
man
In view of many publications on
the subject, by partisan newspapers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
ROOSEVELT DESIRES
TARIFF REVISION AND
RATE LEGISLATION

Washington. ID. c. Jan. 11.-Prcsi
dent Roosevelt favors the earliest pos
sible action looking to- a revision sDi
the tariff. He 50 informed the sena-
tors and Representatives who were in
conference with him at the White
House last Saturday and he has made
plain his position to others since that
conference. He will call the j9th
congress into extraordinary session
as soon as the committees have indi
Gated that they are prepared To- sub
init n tariff measure for passage.
No Sweeping Revision.
One OF those present at the confer
ence Saturday said in view of the
many conflicting stories published re
garding the matter. that the president
informed them that while he did not
believe in any sweeping revision OF the
tariff. and would abide absolutely by
the Judgment of the two houses of con
gress. in this matter that related so
particularly to them yet he did think
the time had come when the schedules
should be thoroughly examined and
there should oe readjustment as to
certain Of them.
Special Session Early
The president added that his own
view was that the special session
should take place at the earliest date
at which committees of the two houses
could come To an agreement as To a
bin II they took this view. he said
that he would hold himself ready 10
call an extraordinary session at what
ever time members of the two com
mittees. and especially the house com
mittee on ways and means. should in
form him that they would be ready
with their report
Fer Railroad Legislation
ON the question OF legislation relat-
ing TO interstate freight rates Of rail
roads. the presidents mind is quite
made up. lie will fight for that legis
Iation and hght hard. He hopes TO
secure from congress some definite
action regarding that legislation AT the
present session; but II he does not he
will bring the subject again before con
gress at the proposed extraordinary
session and will urge with all his pow
.r the Capitalization into Law of the
recommendation he already has made
TO congress ON that question
The Paramount Issue.
The president regards it as the para
mount issue at this time. far more
important than the proposed revision
of the tariff. tie spoke plainly IL is
stated. OF his views at the conference
Saturday concerning the freight rate
problem. Expression of his attitude
on the subject led to a free inter
change OF opinions regarding IL. but
no conclusions could be reached AT
that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
witte VIII BE -Bi.marck.-

Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky's retire
ment soon. however. is regarded as
certain. and NJ. Witte apparently is
equally certain OF becoming the Bis
marck of Russia. despite the fact that
he is cordially hated as well as feared
at court. Even the emperor seems to
shrink from the influence of this
strong man. which is accepted as ac-
counting for his reluctance IN give up
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky so long as
NJ. Witte stands as the only alterna-
tive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
May he Chancellor.

NJ Whites friends. however. do not
believe that he will accept the minis
try of the interior. being of the opinion
that nothing less than the post of
chancellor. which would give him of
fetal dignity as well as power. would
satisfy him if the emperor should call
him 10 the helm at the present crisis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
MIRSKY GOES OUT
Russian Minister of the Interior
Insists on Resignation
From Office.
CAR LOATH TO ACCEPT 1T
NJ. Witte, Slated for Successor, is Hat.
ed by People and Feared
by Emperor.

St Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE AssO-
slated Press is in a position TO state
positively that Emperor Nicholas has
not yet accepted Prince Syiatopolk-
Mirsky's resignation of the ministry Of
the interior. The minister has inform
ed his majesty of his desire to- be re
lieved of the Office because the I'M
perial reform program did not go far
enough To meet his views. but the
emperor so far has persuaded him 20
remain in the ministry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-11
The Weather.

Heavy snow tonight; probably fair
'n"rsday; colder Thursday. Tempera.
sore at 2 a. m, "a; at 2:3o p. m, %.
}. M. SHERIER, Observer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-11-08

candidates for the various Federal
positions are working to- secure The
endorsements of the Republicans OF
she Chi,kasaW Nation These aye
busy DAYS fur the candidates. The
attorneys race is probably the mos
intercsting and each man Is conhden,
Of success !, cannot be learned when
the executive committee will make
endorsements II is said thd; Unle,
the rule II cannot make cndors'm'
only within sixty days in wnt.h az
Office holders time expires. This
gives each asprant an upportrr,ty "a
20 before the people. The cnHmit
tees endorsement is based OU the
support candidate receives and hi,
fitness for the place Just at p'esnnD
many clubs are endorsing candid1tcs
and the fight is gctting hot Wnci
the returns are Az an endorsement
will be made
The Lincoln club will meet Nuv2ui
btr - ful The purpose of cndor, 60
candidate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-11-08
PERSONAL

Q. r Simon of Fort Worth is in the
city.
A. RddlcmJu went to Tishomnro
todan
Mrs. and Mrs. b. II. Corlew are in
Dallas.
Frank Berryhnl left this morning
for Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roberts have
gone to Dallas
j. c. Washngton Of Marietta is In
the city today.
II G.. House OF Marietta was here
this morning
j. B Wars uf Whitesboro was in
the city Yesterday.
IT. M Carr OF Pauls Valley was IN
the city last night.
Mrs r. IA. Slower af Davis was iu
Ardmorc this morning
Mir and Mr. O. T. Groeul' ore
visitors "a the Dallss fair.
Guy SackeU of Chickasha wax iI
/ the city today ON business
Mr.. and Mrs II. G. Draughou Of
Marietta were in the city today.
Oliu Wolyorton has returned from
Dallas whore ne visited tne fair
/ VI -# % ih l4'Nil dll'l'. NllNI a'll"n FA''.
! iu frame have returusu from Dallas
Mr and Mr.. e.. Hc'o5 a.H ,,s ''oI7
al the fair "u" ng l:iim Tyl'Gy
I day.
/ Harry Eiung. advance representa-.
! tive OF Albert Taylor. was mere TO.
| day
NJ. f. Harris of Cornish. editor of
the Orphans Home Journal was DO
the city Yesterday.
! Mrs r. H. MOllmarc of San Fran.
cisco. who was the guest OF Mrs. II. II.
! Weiss, has departed for Chicago.
Frank Juden has returned 10 Foster
aflcr pleasant visit to the city. the
| guest Of Judsc and Mrs. G. NJ Camp
! bell
J. NJ london W. r. Salisbury an
| others went to Gainesville yesterday
10 attend the *. of p. convention III
! progress there.
VIM. r. Baxter from I.ynchburg
Tenn. has moved here with his fam.
iiy and will make Ardmore his home.
| he will reside AT 927 c street south
| east
The city council will meet in special
session tonight To consider some 'u-i
| ness matters.