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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
CONTRACT PLAN FOR RURAL ROUTES
Postal Authorities See Chance to EconOmze and Head Of
Carriers Demands for Higher Salaries.

done. but urge that the contracts can
be drawn so as TO insure a satisfactory
service. The proposition will receive
much support in congress. where a
feeling prevails that while the rural
service may be desirable for the people
along the routes. something must be
done TO protect the politicians from
the growing power of the carriers.
COngressmen Fear Carriers.
So strong have the carriers become
through organization and agitation
with their patrons that they practic-
ally dictate 10 congress their compen-
sation Congressman have found il i'm
possible 10 withstand the pressure that
has been brought to bear and cannot
forecast where the carriers demands
will end Therefore. TO rid themselves
OF the threatening danger, they viii
give hearty support TO the movement
in the name of economy TO take out OF
the public service and remove from
politics the rural carriers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
CAREER OF MURDER
ENDS WITH SUICIDE
California Man Runs Wild Killing
Three and Fatally Wound
ing Two.

San Diego. Cal. May 15.-W. p. Rob
inson. house cleaner. while crazed witt,
liquor, today stabbed TO death William
Stewart, shot and killed Harry DOd-
bridge and II. w. Chase, and probably
fatally wounded Mrs. Emma Stewart
and Mrs. w. p, Doddridge, and then
blew the top of his head off with a
pistol. w. p. DOddridge, internal rev
enue collector. sustained severe in
juries by jumping from a second story
window in an effort to avoid the crazy
man.
ing there had been I'll feeling betweer
Robinson and any of his victims
Doddridge says he never heard OF
Robinson before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

Washington. May 15.-Economy in
government expenses, made necessary
in every department by the large de
ficit in the revenues. threatens TO be
applied heroicaIly in the rural free de
livery service. Unless the people liv-
ing on the routes make vigorous pro
test. rural free delivery will be placed
on a contract basis.
II costs the government S2S,ooo.oOp
a year TO run the rural routes, paying
the carriers a maximum compensation
of $720 a year. The average pay Is
$500 per carrier. the rate being fixed
by the length of the routes.
plan Contract system.
The pruners who are looking foI
spots where the expenses of the gov
eminent may be decreased figure that
BY letting out contracts for the TuTa
service the work can be done a. a cosi
not TO exceed two-thirds of what the
government is now paying They dc
not say that 1t will be as efficiently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

Manila May. 15.-Fierce fighting the
last two weeks on the island OF Jolo
between troops under the personal
command of Gen. Leonard Wood and an
outlaw Moro chief named Pala. with
600 followers. has resulted in the kill
ing of 500 Morors and the loss Of seven
killed and l6 wounded by Gen. Wood 5
force. Pala and his remaining follow
ers are surrounded in a swap.
Was slave Trader.
Pala was a noted slave trader and
warrior when the Americans occupied
the islands. Later he escaped with his
followers 10 the island of Pula Sekar.
near Borneo. One of Pala's leaders de
serted and took refuge in the British
settlement at Lahad. Pala, discovering
his whereabouts. landed with a follow
ing and demanded OF the British magis-
trate that he turn the deseTter over 20
him. twenty-five persons. including
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
GREATER UPHEAVAL MAY
YET APPEAR AT CHICAGO
MAKES JEKYLL AND
HYDE DEFENSE PLEA

Somerville. y. J., May 15.-That
George Wood had a dual personality
and that his better nature knows
nothing of anything that may be done
under the influence of the evil spell
will be the defense made by Woods
attorney when he is put on trial here
today for the murder of George VIII
liams last winter 1t is believed this
will be the first time that novel de-
fense has been offered in murder
case in the history of criminology.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
ANNUAL 2-DAYS' BIRD HUNT
Dinner of Baked Grow for Losers in
Elgin Match.

Elgin, ILL.,, May 15-Since early yes
terday morning hunters in EIgin and
vicinity have been sIaughtering crows.
hawks. and butcher birds by hundreds
in what is known as the annual Grey
hunt. Not until tonight. when the
heads Of the dead birds will be counted
in the police station at Elgin. will the
results of the hunt be known. The
marksmen are divided into two sides
under captains. and the defeated lead
er will be compelled TO eat baked crow
az the subsequent banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
KAISER AIMED HOT
SHOT AT FRENCH
Meant to be Pretty Severe in Speech
But Cabinet Gained Him
Down.

Metz, May 15.-Chancellor Won Buc-
low and Minister of War Won Einem
who arrived today, having been sum
moncd by Emperor William, had d
long conference with his majesty.
The emperors speech at StraSsburg
sensational as it was reported to be,
was much less so than one containing
illusions TO France which had been
prepared by his majesty who, how
ever. accepting the advices of mem
bers of his cabinet did not deliver it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
May Day Passes Without
the Expected Dis
orders.
TROOPS HOLD SWAY
Organized Resistance of Gov
ernment Considered
at an End.

St. Petersburg. May 15.-With the
Russian May day happily passed with
out general disorders, the authorities
breathe easier and are inclined to re
gard the danger of a really serious in
terror crisis this spring as over The
turbulence doubtless will continue
with sporadic disorders but plans O;
the social democrats and social revo-
lutionists to produce disaffectiOn
among the troops and coordinate peas
ants and workmen's movements for
the creation of state of general an
archy have signally failed.
Soldiers Hun Amuck.
The only place whence acute disor-
der is reported yesterday was Kishi,
neff and that was in no sense attribut-
able to the revolutionists. Apparently
a crowd of soldiers of duty got out OF
hand. pillaged shops and even govern
ment buildings and created reign of
terror among the inhabitants until
scattered and arrested by their com
rades.
Break Loose at ship Yards.
St Petersburg. May 15.-There was
a serious disturbance this afternoon at
Newski shipyard in Schlussburg cause
way. above St. Petersburg. Chevalier
guards have just left the barracks at
a gallOp.
The Associated Press is informed by
telephone that the men at the ship
yards walked out in body, carrying
red flags and singing revolutionary
songs.
Nothing Doing.
When a representative of the AssO-
ciated Press arrived at the scene of
the disturbance all was quiet and the
presence of guards was unnecessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
BUILDERS CONVENTION MEET
Delegates Representing 100000 Work
ers Assemble at Buffalo.

Buffalo. y. Y. May 15.-More than
100 delegates were in attendance when
the convention of the Structural Build
ing Trades Alliance of America was
called to order today, representing
100000 wage earners engaged in the
building industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
YOUTH LEAVES HIS HOME
Caught Outgoing Freight on the Mil
wsukee Road.

Mrs. Willet today reported 10 the
police department that her son had
left home She had been informed that
he caught an outgoing freight on the
Milwaukee. He is - years Of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
BOWEN INFORMED
OF LOOMS CHARGES
Will Prepare Supplementary State
ment in Reply to AlIeqa-
ttons.

Washington, May 15.-SeCretary taft
today handed Minister Bowen a copy
of the charges which Assistant Secre-
tary of State LOomis had filed alleging
Bowen had inspired the publication of
charges against LOOmis. and also a
copy of the latter's reply to the charg-
es which Bowen forwarded to Wash
ington. Bowen took the papers and
will prepare a supplementary state
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Conqer Arrives in America.

San Francisco. Cal, May l5--E. H.
Conger. former American minister TO
China. arrived here yesterday from
the orient on the steamer Siberia. He
is accompanied by his wife. After a
brief stay Mr. Conger will go TO his
former home in Iowa before assuming
his duties as ambassador TO Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Oenies MORGAN Riaht 70 Buy.

Rome May 15.-Sig. Blanchi, minis
ter of fine arts. announced in the
chamber of deputies yesterday that he
had prevented the sale of three paint
ings by Donatello TO J. PierpOnt Nor
gan, for which the latter was negOtiat-
ing with Count Martelli at Florence.
Mr.. Morgan offered 100000 for the
pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
DANGER OF REVOLUTION
IN RUSSIA BELIEVED over
KOCH MURDER JURY
AGAIN DISAGREES

Mankato. Mimi. May I5.-The jury
in the trial of DR. G. r. Koch. charged
with the murder of Dr. Gebhardt failed
to reach an agreement and were today
discharged.
This is the second disagreement in
the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
TRAIN DITCHED
ON WAY TO RACES

New York. May I5.-A race train on
the Long Island road bound for Bel
mont. Pa. was ditched this afternoon
by a misplaced switch near Wood
haven Junction Ten or y persons
were more OF less severely injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
st. Petersburg Looks for
Fleets Soon to
Clash.
RUMOR FIGHT BEGUN
Rojestvensky Expected to Pro-
ceed North at
Once.

ST. Petersburg, May 15.-A naval
action within a few days is regarded
as likely in well-informed naval cir
cles. The Associated Press learns that
ROjestvensky and Nebogatoff joined
forces May 10. There is reason to
believe the united fleet will proceed
northward Immediately.
An evening paper here published an
extra announcing a naval battle had
commenced. but the admiralty discred-
its the report.
Seen North of kamranh.
Singapore. May 15.-Thirteen Rus
sian warships were sighted May II off
Cape Yarella. about 80 miles north of
Kamranh bay, by the steamer Jason
which arrived here today.
Went Back to Anchorage.
Toxic. May 15.-It is definitely
known Rojestvensky, after temporarily
leaving Hon-Koe bay May s, reentered
the bay and continues at anchorage
there
The government has prohibited the
expectation of coal to Saigon as long
as the Russian fleet is in Indo-Chinese
waters.
Locates Russian Fleet.
+ Paris, May 15.-A dispatch from
Saigon to the Petit Journal says a
steamer from Turan on May II sighted
IA transports escorted by two Russian
warships, south of Hainan island.
| They subsequently anchored in Yulin
bay. The steamer later passed the
main Russian squadron steaming north
at a moderate speed.
Mishap 10 MIkasa Possible.
Washington, D. c., May 15.-While
official confirmation of the report that
the battleship Mikasa, flagship of Ad-
miral Togo, was badly damaged off the
Pescadores last week has not been re-
ceived in Washington, certain infOr-
nation is in possession of the authori-
ties which indicates there may be
truth in it. The current running by
the Pescadores is swift and it is easily
conceivable that a mine planted within
the three-mile limit could have gotten
loose and fioated out to a point where
the Mikasa was cruising. If this ship
was damaged by a mine some weeks
must elapse before it can be repaired
and in the meantime the Japanese will
have only three battleships and eight
armOred cruisers. besides other craft
to meet the large fleet of ROjestven,
sky.
SkirmishIng Continues.
Gunshu Pass, May 15.-Skirmishine
continues in the Olouria mountain re
gion on the Russian left, but the fight
ing is not serious.
Calm continues on the right. The
Chinese, however, report Oyama is di
recting large masses of troops from
Fakoman toward Tounziakou, where
the concentration is proceeding, and
the river is being bridged by pontoons
About 10000 Japanese reinfOrcements
have arrived at the front
Prisoners say the japanese armies
are ready to advance when the word
is given.
VIII Not Talk Neutrality.
Paris. May 15.-Neutrality interpo
lations in the chamber of deputies
were today indefinitely postponed at
the request of the government.
Premier Rouvier appealed to the pa
triotism of deputies. pointing out that
a debate on neutrality would be disad
vantageous and might lead TO embar
easements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
GLENNON NOW ARCHBISHOP
Given PaIlium in Imposing Ceremonies
al ST. Louis.

St Louis. May 15.-ln the presence
of one of the most notable gatherings
of Catholic church dignitaries IN the
history of St Louis. the pallium, the
official insignia OF an archbishop, was
yesterday bestowed upon John Joseph
Glennon, archbishop Of the archdiocese
OF St Louis. The ceremony took place
in the old Cathedral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Younu Is ACQUITTED.

Des Moines. May 15.-In the civil
suit of the State of Iowa against La
Fayette Young, as state binder, for al
legged erroneous charges against the
state. the jury rendered complete
verdict in favor of Mr.. Young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Special Envoy to Wedding.

Berlin, May 15.-The Tageblatt to
day says the French government has
decided to send a special envoy 20 at
tend the wedding OF Crown Prince
Frederick william
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
FIGHT is SOON ON
Longest Campaign for Senator
Ever Waged in illinois
About to Open
BETWEEN CULLOM AND YATES
New Primary Law Takes the Issue
to the PeopIe-Northcott
Factor.

Springfield, H., May l5.-The long
est campaign for a United States
senatorship ever waged in Illinois
soon will begin. Necessity for an early
commencement of the fight was Great
ed by the passage of the new primary
bill.
On last Saturday in April. 1906. ev
cry county in the state will vote al
primaries for United States senator.
and the wirepulling and the construc-
ton of organizations already is well
started.
Only two men now are looked on
as positive candidates for the posi-
tion-Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom. the
incumbent. and former Governor Rich
ard Yates. Lieutenant Governor Law
renee Y. Sherman and former Attorney
General Rowland J. Hamlin may enter
the race. but have given no positive
assurance of their intention.
LOwden Out of IL.
Frank o. Lowden is not expected to
participate as candidate. Senator
Cullom having supported him in the
last state con antion. What Senator
A j. Hopkins N,ill do is problematicai,
but it is predicted he will remain neu-
trail so far as lies in his power, as he
himself must seek the Endorsement of
the people at the primaries in 1908 and
reelection by the Legislature the fol-
lowing year.
What is considered the first gun of
the campaign was fired in the an
nOuncement of the appointment of
former Lieutenant Governor William
A. Northcott of Bond and Senator Le-
on A. Townsend of Knox as district
attorney and United States marshal,
respective. of the eastern district.
Mr.. Northcott. while distinctly an ap-
pointee of Senator Hopkins. is expect
ed to play a leading part as spell
binder for Senator CullOm. Senator
Townsend is a factor in Knox county
politics. and probably will have con
siderable TO say at the primaries. and
also in the selection of the legislative
delegation from the Forty-third sen
atorial district.
Primaries Same Day.
AS all the primaries are To be held
the same day in every county OF the
state it will be necessary for the sen
atorial candidates TO make their speak
ing campaign before that time.
Mr. NorthcOtt is to he employed in
calling attention of the people to the
services of the senior senator of the
state. Besides, Mr.. Northcott was as
sociated with Governor Yates and
knows much of the inner history OF
the Yates administration. He lost
something of his enthusiasm for the
governor in the closing days of the
state convention one year ago, when
part of the Bond county delegation
went TO Lowden.
For a long time it has been predicted
that the fight would be exceedingly
bitter. The injection of the senatorial
office into the primary law, which will
force all the candidates to go before
the people for Endorsement. is not eX-
peCted to lessen the animOsity that
will form part of the campaign. Sen
ator Cullom has said he was perfectly
willing TO go to the people but his
support of the measure during his
visit to Springfield was not enthusi-
astic. He simply bowed to the newt
able
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
One kilIed Id Eire.

Kenosha. Wis. MAY 15.-The Cal
kins block was destroyed by fire to
day with a loss OF $50 900. John Smith.
aged 1G, was burned 10 death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Eortn Hurt Id > EIre.

Vienna. May I5.-During fire in
the heart of the city today heavy
explosion OF cellulOid occurred and
about 40 persons we're injured, some
seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Press MANAGER Dies.

London. May 15.-Walter Neef. Euro
pean manager of the Associated Press,
died this morning in Liverpool. He
was born in Chicago As years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
B. of &. 7. Meeting.

Buffalo. n. Y, May 15.-The Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen convened
here today with a large majority of
the delegates present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Handy With a Gun.

Bloomington, ILL.,. May 15.-Conrad
Blanchard. a farmer, Saturday shot
his wife twice. infiicting probably fatal
wounds. He then shot himself dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Dewey is Better.

Washington. May 15.-The condition
of Admiral Dewey is reported today to
be better
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Standard on sin pavinu.

New York. May 15.-The Standard
Oil company of New Jersey has de
clared a dividend for the quarter of
80 a share
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
Mnnt Him Drnd nr AIiNr.

1t is reported that the Borneo au-
thorities requested Gen. Wood TO ap-
prehend Pala dead or alive, and turn
him over TO them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
THREE HUNDRED MOROS ARE KILLED
Gen. Wood Leads Attack in Which Paa and Band Are Routed
in Island of JoIo---Americans Lose Seven

several British, were killed. Pala es
capped TO the island of Jolo and organ
lied the present uprising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
skirmIshIng Continues.
VIII Not Talk Neutrality.

Paris. May 15-Neutrality interpo-
lations in the chamber of deputies
were today indefinitely postponed at
the request of the government.
Premier Rouvier appealed to the pa
triotism of deputies. pointing out that
a debate on neutrality would be disad-
vantageous and might lead to embar-
easements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

q PAPER FOR
"A ALL THE
PEOPLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

CONTINUED on Eighth Page-)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

Fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler
Tuesday. Temperature at = a. m, "a;
at $3.50 D. M, 55.
J. NJ. sHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

President Gompers is said to have
issued a call today to all members o
the Federation of Labor. estimated a
. .OOO. 900. to contribute TO the STRIKE
benefit for Chicago teamsters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-03

here" She said she knew Smith was
married. He told her he was short and
had lost money in stocks and bonds
or Wall street. The woman is held
pending developments.
The Smith woman held in connection
with Collector Smith is also known
as Leona Brooks. She is a semi
blonde, rather good looking. She was
formerly a waiter in a restaurant at
Spokane.
Smith said he spent the stolen money
entertaining friends. Il was too good
fellow, but 1 never neglected my
wife," he added showing some emo
ton at first. He was not told that his
wife is seriously i'll. He said he never
took money from people who could not
stand the loss, but principally from
large corporations. One was a check
for nearly $4,000 from the Southern
Pacific. He always hoped to be able
to pay the money back. For weeks be-
fore the exposure came he suffered
torments. He could not sleep or eat.
Now all his friends are gone. He
steadfastly denied that ne knew Leona
Brooks or that he met her at the
Jefferson hotel Tuesday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-03
Chicago Girl Marries Japanese

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 9.-Miss
Frances Crawford, a pretty Chicago
girl, of American ancestry, and M. S.
Hong, a Japanese, were granted spe-
cial dispensation by Judge Halsey and
we're subsequently married by him.
r. Hong conducts a restaurant in
{ ago and several months ago be-
c. I acquainted with Miss Crawford,
who is the only daughter of a weli-to-
dc widow.
Mr.. Hong came to Milwaukee, and
went to the union station where he
met Miss Crawford.
Yes, 1 am Miss Crawford" said the
bride, land this is Mr.. Hong. No, we
really don't want to say anything
about our affairs, or tell how we be-
came acquainted The public would
not be interested
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-03
Missouri Club Women

ST. LOUIS, May 3.-St Louis is to-
day the Mecca for club women from
all parts of Missouri, the occasion be-
ing the tenth annual convention Of the
State Federation of Women's clubs.
The delegates began arriving last night
and all day today each arriving train
brought it's quota of visitors. The
gathering will be formally opened this
evening with welcoming demonstra-
ton in the Y. M. G.. A. hall. The local
club women nave thrown open their
home to the visitors, and many notable
during the week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-03
FATE OF nan
IN BALANCE
The Jury Has Been Out Most
Of the Afternoon
SAID TO Be 8 TO 4 IN her FAVOR
The Jury Will Probably Either Aequit
the Defendant or Fail to Agree
on a Verdict.
SAID TO Be 8 T04 IN her FAVOR

NEW YORK, May 3.-Nan Patter-
son spent bad night at the Tombs
and this morning showed the effects
OF the terrible strain. She is still firm
ir the belief that she will be acquitted.
Tonight" she said Il hope to be free
ON my way to my mother in WASH
ington."
The defendant dressed in deep black.
took a seat beside her counsel and Re-
corder Golf began his charge to the
jury. He said the jury should not con-
slu- past life of the defendant,
that ST as entitled to every reason
able dot nd the presumption of in
nocence. He said the main question
was whether the defendant killed
Caesar Young or not. The jury was
not to speculate on whether Young
shot himself or not, but to determine
whether or not the defendant killed
him.
The jury went out at 1 p. m.
The jury went to lunch at 2:OS p. m.
The jurymen left the restaurant in
the Park Row building at $3.50. A big
crowd followed them to the criminal
court building.
At 4:3O the jury was still out.
eight to four in favor of acquittal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-03
POLICE AND THE STRIKING
WORklNGMEN HAVE MANY
SERIOUS CLASHES.
H Is Reported at Toxic That Rojest-
vensky Is Headed for Port
in Kamschatka.

WARSAW, May 3.-The 214th an
niversary of the proclamation of the
Polish constitution by the last Polish
king was an event generally celebrated
today. A number of street demonstra-
tions occurred this morning. Strikers
are now gathering in the streets. A
police sergeant was killed by an un-
known culprit. Further violence is
expected.
Soldiers and police are patrolling the
streets.
A dispatch from Lodz says that a
crowd attacked a number of policemen
this morning killing a sergeant and
wounding a detective. Soldiers ar
rived and fired into the crowd, killing
four and wounding several.