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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
BRING IN A BILL
French Canal Company Demands
So, 100000 for Extra
Work
WHILENEGOTIATIONsWEREON ON
Adverse Recommendation of Commits
sioners Claimed the Source of
Their Downfall.

Washington, d. c.. March 31.-On
behalf of the French stockholders in
the Panama canal concession, which
was purchased by the United States,
William Nelson Cromwell has demand
ed payment Of the sum of $2.500,O00 by
this government, for work done be-
tween the time the arrangement was
made for the transfer of the concession
and the day when the American canal
commission took over the property.
The American commission. after an eX.
haustive consideration of the claim.
submitted a formal recommendation to
President Roosevelt that it be not paid.
The matter is now pending before the
president
started Campaign.
This incident. which has attracted
no public attention. is believed by some
members of the commission to be in
part responsible for the campaign CON
Quoted against them which resulted in
the presidents demand for their resig-
nations. The commissioners decline to
comment publicly upon Mr.. Cromwells
proposal or his attitude following its
rejection. but from what can be learned
it is understood that they feel that their
action did not improve their position
with the influential personages who are
interested with Mr.. Cromwell i'm Undue
ing the United States government to
pay the claim for $2,5OO.0OO
JustInes Claim.
Mr.. Cromwell insists that the French
are entitled to this addi-
tional compensation because actual
work on canal construction was con
tinued until the day of transfer was
so that the United States en-
joyed the benefit of the money cxpend-
cd by the French stockholders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
DISHONEST employees WRECK BANK
CITIZENS SAVINGS INTO LIQUIDATION
$4,000

Lorain. Ohio. March 31.-The follow
ing notice was posted on the door of
the Citizens Savings bank today:
This bank is closed for business
The affairs of the bank have been
placed in the hands OF T. =. Fancher
as assignee"
The capital Of the bank is $50 600 ,
resources. 1919, ,S49; individual depos-
its. $3l3.S49
Had n Long SeSSiOa-
The decision TO close the bank was
reached by the directors after q long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
MERELY A QUESTION OF
LANGUAGE IN COMMANDS
Understanding on Mooted Subject
Said to Have Been Reached in
Austria.Hungsry.

Buda Pest. March 31.-It is report
ed an understanding has been arrived
at between the crown and the Hungar
ian majority in the diet whereby the
war department and opposition will
postpone for two years their respeC-
tive demands regarding the Hungarian
army. namely on the part of the crown
that German be used in words of com
mand and on the part OF the opposi-
tion that words command be delivered
in Hungarian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

value as a means of physical develop,
ment but knowledge of the system
would inspire the individual with a de-
gree of self confidence
Sword I'm DisfaVOr.
In discussing the use of swords and
after recommending their use on ships,
to which objection is made by Acting
Secretary Darling. the report says:
Army Sentiment Pronounced.
"As regards the army. it may be
said that as far as evidence at the
disposal of the board goes the senti
ment of the army is largely against
the use of any sword at all by officers
in the field; the idea being to replace
the sword by the revolver"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
JAPANESE BEGIN GENERAL ADVANCE;
HOPE OF IMMEDIATE PEACE ENDED


tiOn and disbursement of the Domini-
can customs and had notified the min
ister of foreign affairs that President
Roosevelt acquiesced in the plan of
settlement. 1t is expected arrange
ments will be formally ratified in San
Domingo today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
AGED WOMEN IN FIRE PANIC
Matron Rescues Many From Invalid
Home in Cleveland.

Cleveland. Ohio. March 31.-A fire
in the Dorcas Invalid Home for Won
en- at COO East Madison avenue last
evening caused panic among - aged
women. and put them in great danger
Of death from fire. Mrs Margaret
Simms. the matron, rescued the in
mates at the risk OF her life The
building is of three stories. and many
of the women were on the upper floors
The first floor was badly damaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

Washington. March 31-Minister
Dawson cabled the state department
today from San Domingo that he had
received the departments approval of
what he had done respecting the fnan-
cial agreement for government collec-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

DR.. Paul also requested that ali
questions relating 10 Venezuela he
taken out OF the hands Of Assistant
Secretary Of State LOomis. who was
minister to Venezuela. and became
highly unpopular in Caracas.
He VIII he Out Of It.
President Roosevelt directed DR..
Paul 10 cOnduct the negotiations with
Secretary Taft and the Venezuelan be-
lieves Mr. LoDmis VIII De- Immediately
relieved Of ali connection hereafter
with Venezuelan Affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
0yama Moves on Line
witch With Wings
Extended.
SEEKS TO ENVELOPE
Positive Denial From Paris
That Basis of Agreement
Has Been Reached.

St. Petersburg. March 31.-News
from the front today indicates Oyama
Tas begun a genuine advance of his
main army with the wings far extend
ed Heavy reconnaissances are being
made against the Russian center with
the object of developing the Russian
position.
ColIIers Go to JAVA
Port Louis Island. Mauritius, March
81. A report is current here that the
colliers accompanying Roiestvensky's
squadron has been ordered to go to
Hongkong by way of the island of
Java
Cut Railroad.
Paris. March 31.--A dispatch from
ST Petersburg states the Japanese have
cut the railroad between Harbin and
Vladivostok Gunshu pass has been
evacuated by the Russians after Sc
we're fight.
Try 10 Pierce Screen.
Harbin. March 31-Japanese scout
ing parties are very active in endeav-
vanguard posts and develop the dis
position and strength of positions. their
attempts at times Yerging on the nature
of reconnaisances in force. A few Jap
anese batteries which have pushed far
forward occasionally drop shimose
shells In suspected places. Yesterday
there was a smart brush where Gen.
Mistchenko is stationed. the Japanese
pressing forward.
VIII Drag ON.
Paris. March 3l.-Whatever hopeful
ness the peace situation may have had
some days ago the situation has now
completely changed and there is every
prospect the war will drag on again
Consequently dispatches appearing in
America saying Foreign Minister Del
casse and Japanese Minister Motuuo
have been comforting al the formers
house relative TO peace are inaccur
rate. The foregoing view of the situa-
tion is taken by part of those imme-
diateIy concerned and 1t is asserted
with authority of the foreign Office and
the Japanese legation.
Takes Opposite View.
New York. March 31.-Repeated an
Rouncements IN regard TO the proxi.
nifty OF peace are confirmed. it is as
serted. in a dispatch from the Times
correspondent At ST. Petersburg. by
Information from what is called an un-
impeachable source. showing that Rus
sia and Japan have selected President
Roosevelt as mediator that negotia-
tions are already In progress. and that
n suspension of hostilties shortly may
De expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
REAR ADMIRAL BARKER Is RETIRED;
EVANS TAKES ATLANTIC SQUADRON

Washington. March 31.-After
long and distinguished service Rear
Admiral A. S. Barker. commander-in-
chief of the North Atlantic fleet haul
ed down his flag today on the Kear-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
BOLD THEFT OF DIAMONDS
Tray Carried From Minneapolis Store
While Attendant is Busy.

Minneapolis, MINI. March 31.-Two
thieves yesterday stole diamonds val
ued at 81 900 from the jewelry store of
John 8 Allen. One Of the men engaged
an attendant in conversation while the
other reached around a corner and
seized a tray Of diamonds. The loss
was not known until the men had de-
parted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Bio Lumber Deal

Marinette, Wis. March 31-Edward
Hines. of Chicago. has closed a deal
with the Dudington company. of Mari
nette. for 10000 900 feet of all grades
of lumber. Consideration 81 500. 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
FIFTY CENTS TO
SEE THE BIG SHOW

Portland. Ore, March 3I-Fffty
cents has been fixed as the general
admission price TO the Lewis-Clarke
exposition. Communication books will
DC sold at reduced rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
TRIED TO EXTORT
MONEY FROM YOUNG
Basis of Charge Against Nan Patter-
son and MIR. and Mrs.
Smith.

New York. March S1-The conspir-
acy with which J. Morgan Smith and
wife, who are under arrest in Cincin-
natl, are charged is that with Nan
Patterson. they tried TO extort money
from Caesar Young on the basis of d
false claim that she was about to be-
come the mother Of a child for which
he would be responsible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Morton in Florida

Fernandino. Fla. March 31.-The
Dolphin arrived here and landed Sec
retary Morton and party yesterday af-
terno1n Later they ieft on a special
train for jacksonville where they took
a night train direct 20 Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Student browns

Ann Arbor. Mich. March 31.-Franl,
Byers. junior law student if the Uni
Versity OF Michigan from Harlan.
Iowa. drowned today while canoeing
on the Huron river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
OLD COMMISSION
FIRM CLOSES OUT

Chicago. H.. March 3I.-Everinham
d Co, zone Of the oldest commission
firms on the board Of trade ordered
their trade closed out today. Failure
Of customers to meet obligations. and
poor business Is the reason given for
the suspension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
AGE LIMIT FIXED
AT TWENTY YEARS
Young Men Over That Cannot PLAY
Football on High School
Teams.

Chicago. March 31.-At the annual
conference OF the North Central as
sociation of colleges and secondary
schools here today the maximum age
limit for football players In high
schools was fixed at 20 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
GERMAN EMPEROR PAYS
MOROCCO FORMAL CALL
WINNER
OF STEEPLE CHASE

Liverpool. March SI.-Kirkland won
the grand national steeple chase OF
$500 Sovereigns today. Napper Tan
dy second, and Buckaway II. third.
Twenty-seven horses started. The re-
suit was a complete upset of all calcu-
lations. King Edwards new pur-
chase. Moifa, was generally regarded
as almost a certain winner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

session last night While the direct
ors are extremely reticent 1t is known
the closing resulted from defalcations
by three Of its employees and that the
sum taken aggregates 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Two Drowned.

Owosso. Mich. March 31-Charles
Scott, 30 years old. and Ray Scott. 10
years old. Of ST. Charles, were drown
ed yesterday in the marsh near that
place while duck hunting. a storm
capsized their skin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
FATHER OF RIGSDAG
IN SWEDEN Is DEAD

Copenhagen. March 5I.-N- De
Thygeson, known as the father OF the
rigsdag' being the oldest member OF
that body, died today. aged SS years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Duchess is Dead

London. March 31-The dowager
Duchess of Abercorn, who was Louis
A Jane Russell. daughter Of the sixth
Duke of Bedford died today of gastri-
tis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
CLASS HAS BEER; PUNISHED
sophornores Of High School at Mar
shall. H.. in Trouble.

Marshall. III. March 31.-For having
a case of beer at its reception the
sophomore class of the high school
has been suspended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
CHRIST AS RULER
United Christian Party Calls Ma
tionaI Convention in
His Name.
TO BE HELD HERE MAY /
Invitation to Believers in New Form
of Government Sent Out
BY w. r. senkert.

William Rudolph Benkert, of Dav-
export has issued the call for the ma
tional convention of the United Chris
tian party, which is to be held in Odd
Fellows hall, this city, May l. Former
conventions of the party were held at
the Watch Tower The party favors
the application of the golden rule in
the conduct of governmental affairs.
1t believes. too. that Providence has
ordained that the seat of the national
government should be at Rock Island.
and that eventually it will come here.
The call follows:
ITO all the common people who la
Dor and are heavy laden with unneces-
sary burdensome tax by false kings
and unlawful trusts and false systems
of government that cannot exist with
out war And to all who believe in
Christ and christian government by
and for the people, you are hereby call
ed to gather in His name in ODD Eel
lows hall. at Rock Island. ILL.,. May l,
1905, 10 a. m, to counsel and confer
with one another for the advancement
Of His kingdom on earth. and in the
interest of more popular christian gov
ernment through the system known as
the initiative and referendum on
worldwide platform that stands for
union in His name. for the fulfllment
Of Gods law through direct legislation
of the people governed by the golden
rule.
The press and all interested are
kindly asked to publish and announce
this call, with a broad invitation TO all
who wish to cooperate in this purpose
regardless of sex. nationality. creed or
previous politics.
Members National Committee.
Following is a partial list of the ma
tional committee: DR.. J. S. Dodds.
Pittsburg. Pa; Judge Thomas b. King.
Stephenville, Texas; J. F. r. Leonard.
Ainsworth, Iowa; d. II. Martin. Pitts
burg. Pa: George l.. Cook. Danielson.
Conn; Kitty NJ. Benkert. Davenport.
Iowa; a. F. F. Jensen. Dorchester.
Wis: S. b. Newer, Moline: Gen. John
Cordingly, Chicago; c. H. Thomas.
Chicago: A. T. Newberry, Helena.
Mont; J. c. Speer. Newark. Mo: Prof.
L. F. Parker. Louisville, Ky; Ida Cav
erly. Moline; John Frey. Rock Island:
W r. Struble. Portland, Ore: n. p.
Tucker, Rock Island: A. B. Francisco.
Ninslow. Ark; Mrs. A. Anthony, Rock
island; Lucy B. Cook, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

sarge and was placed on the retired
list of the navy. Rear Admiral Evans
succeeds Barker in command of the
fleet and has elected the Maine for his
flagship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
BUTLER IS FREE
Missouri Doodle Boss Gets the
Ear of the State Suprme
Court.
FOLKS WORK is UND0NE
Lower Tribunal Ordered to Drop Case
on Ground 1t Is Out
lawed.

Jefferson City. Mo. March 81 BY a
decision of the supreme court prohibit
ing Judge Robert NJ. Foster from trying
a case Col. Edward Butler, of St. Lou
is. is virtually set free. as there can be
no trial. BY setting aside the right of the
circuit court to try the case the statute
of limitation intervenes and Butler is
free from the tolls wound about him
by Gov. Folk as circuit attorney.
Was Not a Felony.
Judge G. H. Crum. attorney for Col.
Butler. when he heard the news of the
decision. said:
The supreme court could decide on
ly by reading the statute. which is
plain. 1t says that the ofTense for
which Col. Butler was indicted shall be
punished as a misdemeanor Naming
the offense as a misdemeanor clearly
took the case from the circuit court
which has jurisdiction only over fel-
onies. and put it in the court of GRIM
inal correction. which has jurisdiction
in misdemeanors.
Case Had LaPsed.
But without that the statute of lin
itation would avail. Bringing an indict-
ment for misdemeanor must be done
within a year from the commission of
the offense. In this offense the indict-
ment was brought IS months after the
alleged bribery"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
TERRORISTS BUSY
Violent Deaths of More of Rus
sian Rulers Expected
Hourly.
POLICE AT THEIR WITS ENDS
Newspaper Apparently Forbidden to
Carry on the Discussion of
Peace.

St. Petersburg, March 31-The
newspapers today are 50 significantly
silent about peace reports from abroad
that it leads TO the inference they were
warned by the government of the mad
visibility of airing their views at this
time.
II is officially announced KarkO-
witch has been appointed Linevitch's
chief of staff in place of Sakharoff who
has been transferred to the Alexander
committee for the care of the wound
ed. Gen. Stakelburg has also been APP
pointed a member of the same com
mittcc.
TcrrOrIsts Active.
The authorities continue TO find evi-
dence of terrorist activity in St Pet
orsburg and i'm spite of precautions of
the police another tragedy may occur
at any moment The fighting organi-
zation is known to have on its con
demned list 30 persons headed by
Grand Duke Alexis and Gov. Gen. Ire
poff but the police. although they have
arrested several persons with bombs
in their possession and have taken
many suspects into custody, have been
completely bafiled to discover the in
visible hand which is directing the
campaign of the terroTists.
Great LOSSES Suffered.
Tiflis. March 31.-Alarming cOndi-
tions are reported officially to exist
in the Gori district. Trans-Caucasia
where losses sustained by landed pro-
prietors through peasant attacks and
strikes have been enormous.
Postal service has been stopped and
documents in the public Offices have
been destroyed. thus preventing the
drawing Of lists for military service
More Cossacks have been sent into the
district
Revolution Broke Loose.
On March p thousands of peasants
broke through Gori. carrying red flags.
and destroyed a number OF shops. The
crowd also attacked the military pa-
trol. Soldiers fired a volley. wounding
ten peasants. one of whom has since
died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
Hay Sails for Naples.

Algiers. March 31.-The steamer
Cretic. with Secretary and Mrs Hay
on board sailed today for Naples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
TWO APPROACHED
Beef Witnesses Frankly Admit
Efforts Were Made to In
fIuence Them.
GRAND JURY IS AROUSED
indictments Against More Packers
For Tampering are
Expected.

Chicago. March 31-Conspiracy in
dictments are threatened against the
heads of the big meat packing CON
Germs unless the alleged tampering
with Witnesses who have been sum
mOned 10 testify before the federal
grand jury are discontinued at once
With two witnesses on the stand yes
terday who. it is asserted, admitted
that they had been approached with
the suggestion that their testimony be
mild, the jury, ii is declared. is getting
ready to take drastic action.
VIII stop Interference.
We Will shut off interference with
Witnesses said Assistant Attorney
General Pagin. even if We have 10 re-
sort to proceedings under the conspir-
acy statute to do so" The belief is
general that Pagin has already laid
out new indictments.
Fifteen Witnesses We're heard three
women being among those who testi-
fed. The women were said 10 be
stenographers employed by the Nation
al Packing company. Fifteen secret
service men who have been frequent
ing the corridors of the building where
the grand jury Is in session. We're not
to be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31
CASTRO ASKS FOR BOWEN'S RECALL
DIsLIKEs BUSINESS ASSISTANT SECRETARY
LoomIs-PREsIDENT WILL PROBABLY


Washington. March 3I.-President
Castro has notified President Roose-
welt through his special envoy. DR..
Jose De Jesus Paul, that Herbert ".
Bowen. United States minister TO Ven
ezueia. is persona non grata.
VIII BE Transferred.
DT. Paul. after an interview had
with the president cabied Gen Castro
that Mr. Bowen would be transferred
TO another post when a vacancy oc-
ours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

District Attorney Morrison was said
to have ordered that waiting witness
rs instead of spending their time in
the vicinity of the jury room. are To
be concealed in downtown hotels un-
Ill called before the jury. In this way
the witness will be more readily pre-
vented from learning the identity of
the secret service men watching foI
possible irregularities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-31

n Partly cloudy tonight and Sat-
urdny; moderate temperature. Temper
ature at a. m. 30; at 3:3O p. m, -.
J. VI. SHERIER. Observer.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-19
LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION.
Planned by Colorado Cattle and Horse
Growers Association.

Denver July 16-A movement was
set on foot yesterday which is eX-
pected TO result in an annual gather
ing of stockmen in Denver from all
parts of the West. for the purpose ol
holding a live stock exposition III
which will he shown in competition
fat cattle. hogs and sheep and feeder
cattle and breeding stock of all kinds.
A meeting of prominent and repre-
sentative stockmen was held at the
stock yards yesterday morning in re
sponse to = call issued by the Colo
RADIO Cattle and Horse Growers Asso-
citation. 1t was unanimously decided
TO hold a big stock show here next
winter. probably in January at the
time of the national and state con
ventions of stockmen meet.
Senator y. NJ. Ammons. president OF
the Colorado Cattle and Horse Grow
ers' Association. was made chairman
of the meeting and Fred p. Johnson
secretary. Senator Ammons eN-
planned the object OF the meeting
He pointed out the fact that Colorado
and the West could make the best
meats the world knows, but that only
recently have the stockmen attempted
to finish their own stock. For wears
II has been the idea that corn was
a necessary requirement for fattening
cattle In late years Few pro-
gressive stockmen have been expert
menting in feeding roots and other
grains and with wonderful results.
There are enough engaged in feed
ing now to make most interesting
exhibit. But both the stockmen and
the public need educating. The stock
men want an opportunity to compare
notes and results in feeding and the
public wants to know what constitutes
the best meats. A live stock exposi-
tion would interest everyone and all
would learn something.
President Aylesworth OF the Agri-
cultural College expressed approval of
the project and promised that the
college force would assist in every
way possible.
Professor Carlyle. dean of agricul-
ture at the college. also expressed ap-
nroyaI and suggested that in addition
to fat stock and feeders. there should
be arrangements made to exhibit
breeding stock.
General Manager Ballantine of the
Stock Yards Company, President Geb-
hard of the Colorado Packing Com
pany. General Manager Boettcher OF
the Western Packing Company ana
other stock yards people expressed
the greatest enthusiasm over the pro
iect. e. II. Grubb, John Grattan, John
Welch and other prominent stockmen
spoke in favor of the proposition and
by a unanimous vote 1t was decided
to hold the show next winter.
A committee was appointed TO pre-
pare a detailed plan to submit at an
other meeting to be held at the stock
wards on next Saturday morning. July
22d at 10 O'Clock. The general com
mittee appointed consists of the fol
lowing:
E. NJ. Ammons. J. p Adams. Henry
Gebhard. Harry Petrie. Il. II. Grubb.
]. A. johnson. |. N. Moberly, A. J.
Can ninn L A Mckee.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-19
Look Pleasant"

What would be the effect upon civil
ization If everybody would keep CON
stantly in mind that suggestion of the
photographer. Look pleasant The
most difficult part of the photograph
er's work is the effort to get the sub
ject before the camera to rid himself
of the cold, stiff. set expression OF his
face and to replace 1t by genial.
kindly look or smile. He is not will
ing to reproduce the sitter until he sue
ceeds. because he knows That the
change of expression will transform
the photograph.
How the habit of looking pleasant
would revolutionize our natures. and
civilization itself! If we could only
get rid of the hard. eager. worried look
habitual to many of us. not for the Few
seconds we stand before the camera,
but for all our lives, how bright the
world would grow!-O. S. Marden in
Success Magazine.