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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
LORIMER MUCH INTERESTED
Takes Congressman Down River in In
terests of Ship Canal.

William LOrimer has notified Peoria
business men that he will be in that
city shortly at the head of a delegation
of Illinois congressman which he will
transport on a boat of his own build
ing from Chicago to New Orleans for
the purpose of currying favor for the
ship canal idea between the Great
Lakes and the Mississippi via the Chi
cago Drainage canal and the Illinois
river. Meetings will be held along the
way TO interest the people of the vari-
Gus cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

wherewith whether provided by rail
roads themselves. or through arrange
ments with Others
The committees report was nnani
mOusly adopted.
Regulars Name Officers
Chicago. Oct. 21.-The Steinway hall
convention yesterday afternoon elect
ed:
Chairman-W. E Hughes. of Colo
RADIO
Vice Chairman - John w. Kern. of
Indiana.
Secretary-P. e. Goodrich, of Indi-
ana.
Assistant Secretary &C. A. Schroe-
der. of Wisconsin
The resolutions committee include
G. w. Mueller. of Illinois; f. p. Wal
don. of Michigan; ex-Gov. Larrabee, Oi
Iowa; f. c. Harris. of Illinois.
Anfis Held Meeting.
The first business at the convention
of the "antis'' in the afternoon was
the reading Of the report of the com
mittee on credentials. A roll call OF
delegates whose credentials were ac
cepted by the committee showed that
there were 435 delegates in attendance
y. w. McCloud, of Pennsylvania. was
made chairman. and several commit
tees were appointed. ID. VI. Parry, oi
indianapolis, made a speech. in which
he expressed the opinion that the com
mercial interests were not in favor oi
governmental regulation of railroad
rates. and that such regulation woulf
not benefit the business OF the coun
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Others Accompany Him,
ROCK ISLANDERS MAY
BE VICTIMS OF FIRE
c. L. Remley and Son Carter, Suppos-
ed to Have Been in Burned
Hot Springs Building.

c. l.. Remley and son Carter, of this
city. went TO Hot Springs, Ark, and
were to have taken quarters at the rail-
road hotel which was gutted by fire
yesterday morning. as stated in yes
terday's dispatches. AS the dispatch.
es state that the remains of two of the
victims were not identified relatives
here fear that possibly the two Rem
leys were among the Inflated ones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
OBITUARY RECORD.
Schneider Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of
George Schneider were held yesterday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock from the home
of his daughter. Mrs. Jacob Scherer. of
South Rock Island. Following the brief
services at the home by Rev. c. A.
Mennicke. services were held at the
German Lutheran church. of which Mr..
Schneider was one of the first mem
bers. Burial took place at the Luth-
eran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Good Templars Elect.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-The National
Grand Lodge of Good Templars yes
terday elected and installed officers.
These include: National grand chief
templar, George COttrell of Washing
ton; councillor. f. w Chappen of Illi-
nois; superintendent of juvenile tenn
pies, Lizzie Cole of Minnesota; secre-
tary, w. Fl. Clark, of Wisconsin; de-
putty marshall, Mrs. E. n. Whitney OF
Michigan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
DIES AS RESULT OF
KICK IN STOMACH
Albert Battisfore, Former Rock Island
er, Killed by Horse in Daven-
port.

Albert Battisfore. son of Mr. ana
Mrs. f. Battisfore, formerly of this
city, died yesterday afternoon at his
home in Davenport from the effects of
a kick in the stomach by horse sew
eral weeks ago. He was employed as
teamster by the Rock Island Fuel com
pany and resided at 420 West Fifth
street He was 2S years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
VERDICT AGAINST JOE LETTER
Must Pay Losses of Those Who Car
ried Power Stock.

New York, Oct 27.-A verdict for
sS0.241 against Joseph Letter. Joseph
II. Hoakley and Cyrus f. Judson has
been returned in the supreme court in
the suit brought against them by Will
liam H. Franklin and George l. Scott
The plaintiffs claimed they lost $65. 800
by carrying stock for the pool in In
ternational Power company's stock
which included the defendants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
FAST MAIL ENGINE BREAKS
Delays Train Near Joliet Until One Is
Substituted

The engine OF train No. 81. the fast
mail train bringing the Chicago morn
ing papers to Rock Island broke down
this morning AT Minooka. about 10
miles this side OF Joliet. delaying the
trainn several hours. a piston broke.
stripping the engine II was necessary
To wait until a freight engine couic
be secured TO complete the run.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Bailey Indictment Ouashed.

Peoria, Oct. 27-Holding that the in
diciment against Oliver j. Bailey.
chairman of the finance committee in
which he was charged With having
omitted TO perform his duty and there
by made it possible for y. c. Dougher-
ty to continue his defalcations. was de-
fectiye. Judge Sermons yesterday
quashed the indictment and discharged
RaiieySfroEn custody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Raisch Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Frederick c.
Raisch was held this afternoon at >
O'Clock from the home. 1927 Forty
fourth street. Rev. c. 4. Mennicke.
pastor of the German Lutheran church.
conducted the service in The German
language. while the assistant pastor
Rev. l.. D. Mennicke. conducted brief
services in English. Burial took place
at the Lutheran cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Allison.

Myrtle Allison, daughter of William
Allison. died yesterday afternoon at
the home. southwest of Carbon Cliff.
after an illness of three weeks. The
funeral was held this afternoon and
the remains taken to Galesburg for in
terment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
PRISON SENTENCE FOR
AMERICAN AUTOIST
Elliott Fitch Shepard, of Prominent
Family, Punished at Paris For
Killing Girl.

Paris. Oct. 27.-Elliott Fitch Shep-
ard. son OF the late Col. Elliott F. Shep-
ard, of New York. grandson of the late
H. II. Vanderbilt, was sentenced to
three months imprisonment and S120
fine and to pay $4,000 damages to the
parents of Madeline Marduel. who was
killed by Shepard's automobile in
April
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
SHERIFF CONFISCATES
A QUANTITY OF FISH
Were Caught llIesaIIy-Given to Two
Hospitals and to Bethany Home
Consigned to Davenport.

Sheriff Heider today distributed
among St. Anthony's hospital, the Mo
line hospital and Bethany Home a box
of fish. giving each about so pounds
The box of fish was sent to him for
confiscation by Deputy Fish Warden
Mccoy of Hillsdale. having Eeen taken
by an officer as caught illegally. 1t
was consigned to Barr & Co. of Daven-
port. stH4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
STATE TEACHERS IN SESSION
Carrying Out Program of Northern AS
sociation at Dixon.

Dixon Ill. Oct 27.-The western sec
ton of the Northern Illinois Teachers
association began two days session
here last night The address of wei
come was delivered by Mayor Edwards.
Superintendent F. l.. White, of Galva.
responded. The program is being car
ried out today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
OSCAR SAYS NAY
King Of Sweden Refuses Prince
Of the House of Berna.
dotte
FOR THE THRONE OF NORWAY
Definite Arrangements Said to Have
Been Made to Seat Prince
Charles.

Stockholm. Oct. 27.-King Oscar has
fer of the Norwegian throne to a prince
of the house of Bernadotte. and in a
letter 70 the president of the storthing
finally sewers his connection with Nor
way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
UNEARTHED SKELETON
IN EXCAVATION AT PARK
Operations Bordering on Former Bury
ing Ground-Remains Taken to
Cemetery and Inferred.

In the excavation at Long View
park, a skeleton was unearthed yester-
day afternoon. This indicates that the
operations are close TO the place used
a third of a century ago as a burying
ground. Due attention was given TO the
material remains and they were gath
cred together and taken to the GENE
terry. where they were inferred again
properly.
1t is probable that with further ex-
cavatiOn there will be more discoveries
made. possibly the remains of Indians
being found. But in all cases there
will be proper attention given To inter
ment by the park commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Loubet's Visit Ended.

Madrid, Oct. 27.-President Loubet's
visit to Madrid concluded last evening
without special incident. He was ac-
companied to the station by King AL
fonso and left for Lisbon at 6:15
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
settle on Charles.

Paris, Oct. 27.-Information reach
ing the highest quarters here shows
definite arrangements have been made
whereby Prince Charles of Denmark
will accept the throne of Norway. fol-
lowing the Plebiscite Nov. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
A Murderer Under Arrest.

Clinton, Iowa, Oct. 27,-Fred Com
stock, wanted here for the murder of
Alexander Clark. fisherman, in a To-
cal saloon over fish nets, has been ar
rested at Avoca, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
100000 Fire.

Connersville. Ind. Oct. 27.-The
plant of the Central Manufacturing
company burned today with a loss OF
SIO0, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

of the United States has spoken his
wisdom and patriotism in recommend
ing TO congress constitutional. effect
i've and just measures for the regula-
tiOn of interstate commerce that shall
provide the national tribunal with pow
er 10 substitute a reasonable and just
rate or classification for one proven to
be unreasonable and unjust and yet
that shall preserve TO railroads just
and reasonable control over their pro
perties and revenues.
House Commended.
we also commend the house of rep
resentatives for having shown a spirit
of earnest cooperation with the presi
dent in his efforts to thus remedy exist
ing transportation evils.
I'VE specifically agree with the pres
ident that the only constitutional and
effective method for supervising rates
classification and practices is by
amending the interstate commerce ac:
so as to provide that the commission
should be vested with the power where
a given rate has been challenged and
after full hearing found to be unreas
| enable, TO decide, subject 10 judicial
review, what shall be a reasonable rate
TO take its place, the ruling of the com
! mission to take effect Immediately and
% obtain unless and until it is reversed
/ by the court of review.
should He Broad.
The amendment of the interstate
commerce act should be sufficiently
broad TO cover all interstate transpor
tation service including all charges
regulations and exactions in connectio!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
SEE FOR HIMSELF
Secretary Taft Going to Panama
to Size Up the Sit.
uation.
INFORMATION FOR CONGRESS
Members Of Fertilization Board Ac-
company Him to Consider
Defenses.

Washington. Oct 27.-Secretary Taft
will leave Washington tonight for
Hampton Roads. and from there will
sail for Panama. He will make a COM
prehensive personal investigation of
conditions at Panama and inform him
self at first hand of the needs of the
canal TO be presented to congress.
Others Accompany Him.
A number of officials connected with
the Taft fortification board will accom-
pany the secretary to secure prelim-
mary information as TO needed fortifi-
cations at the terminals of the canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

in the telegraph office, The strike is
in full swing al the factories here.
All Out at Lodz.
Lodz. Poland. Oct. 27.-Employes of
all local factories. street car lines. and
suburban railroads have struck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ENDANGERED
BY STEAMBOAT COLLISION ON RIVER
YOUNG PEOPLE IN
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Play THE Lost Child at Turner Hall
Prepare Musical Program for
This Evening.

At the harvest festival at Turner
hall which is being given under the
auspices of the Young Peoples so
ciety of the Swedish Lutheran church.
play. The Lost Child was given
last evening. and was highly enjoyed.
Tonight there will be d musical pro-
gram and the usual harvest delicacies
will be served by the young ladies
Following is the cast of characters for
the nlay:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
HINTS AT TROUBLE
Emperor William Makes Signifi.
can't Speeches to His
Soldiers.
SAYS ALL MUST BE READY
Every German Capable of Bearing
Arms May Be Called Upon
Keep Powder Dry.

Berlin. Oct. 27.-Recent events ap-
parently have turned the thoughts of
Emperor William toward the probabil-
ity of Germany soon becoming involv-
ed in war. His speeches at Dresden
and in Berlin yesterday contained
pointed references to the probability of
war and the necessity of being ready
for it. Addressing officers of the Saxon
Grenadier regiment at Dresden. the
emperor said:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

Warsaw. Oct photographic com.
munication between Warsaw and St.
Petersburg. Moscow and Berlin. was
severed today as a consequence Of fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
AN IOWAN FOR PRESIDENT
r. w. Jamson Head of Fourth Glass
Postmasters' Association.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 27.-The sec
ond annual convention of the National
League of Postmasters of the fourth
class yesterday adopted a constitution
and bylaws. Officers elected were:
President. F. w. Jamison, of Iowa !;
vice president. e c. Brown, of South
Dakota; secretary, Charles Young, OF
Illinois; treasurer, A. S. Knapp, OF
Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

President is At.
Washington. Oct. 27.-Today was
the 47th anniversary of the birth of
President Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Advice 10 the Army.

After unveiling the statue of Won
Moltke. the emperor addressed the ar
my officers assembled around him at
dinner at the Schloss, saying:
How matters stand with us in the
world you have seen, therefore keep
your powder dry and your swords
whetted"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Excitement Beneath Surface.

Little squads of soldiers are scat
tered along the streets and in
the markets To preserve order. Be
meath the, surface there is much excite
ment.. The revolutionists have spread
the tidings that revolution has begun
and the city is filled with widest rum
ors. The better classes are afraid to
venture out. Many meetings were
held during the night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Troops sent.

Gen. Trepor dispatched troops TO
surround the building. and trouble is
momentarily feared. The strikers have
succeeded in stopping the machinery
of the electric light plant and the city
is plunged in darkness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Leaves New Orleans.

New Orleans. Oct. 27.--At the end
of the nine strenuous hours varied
entertainment in New Orleans, which
brought his exceptionally pleasant trip
through the south to a close. President
Roosevelt at $50 last night boarded
the lighthouse tender Magnolia and
began the first stage of his return
iournpy to Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
No Newspapers Issue.
Not Piacated.

News from the interior is meager.
The situation is not improved. The
Russ. now the leading organ of the
constitutional party. declares Whites
accession to power will not satisfy the
people unless he comes forward with a
program that will meet the wants of
the nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
CONFLICT Near at Odessa.

Odessa, Oct. 21.-University build
ings are surrounded by COssacks anC
police to prevent a meeting of S.00I
students announced to be held tonigh
and serious conflicts are feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Four Days ON Water.

For four days he will be absent from
American soil. which has never hereto
fore happened to a president during
mis- term, but through means OF wire
less telegraphy it is promised that he
will be seldom out of communication
with the shore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
VIII shoot Builets.

81. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-Warnings
10 the people that in case of disorder
soldiers will fire ball cartridges. Were
posted on every street corner today.
The city is calmer on the surface under
the rigorous measures adopted. Gen.
Trepoff. in order to restore confidence,
directed all shop keepers to take down
the boards from the shop windows.
and the order was complied with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Professional Men 10 Quit.

Delegates from the professional
unions. comprising doctors, druggists,
lawyers. decide TO strike Oct. 2S. until
the constitutional assembly is sum
moned.
Latest advices from Minsk. Kieff.
and Saratoff are disquieting. Street
cars in St. Petersburg have ceased run
ming and the employed have agreed TO
affiliate themselves with the move
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
In state OF siege

St. Petersburg. Oct. 27.-A state oi
siege has been proclaimed at Khar.
koff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

ST. Petersburg. Oct. 81 During the
afternoon the widest rumors spread
and the city was seized with semi.
panic. Students of the university in the
Vassili Ostrov district announced they
Intended TO hold the building as the
students of Kharkoff held their univer.
sity against the military, and 10 hold
"a big meeting tonight. To which work
men Of all social groups are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Germany Needs Soldiers.

We live in a time when every young
German capable of bearing arms must
be ready to give himself TO the Faith
erland.''
At the banquet in Dresden Schloss,
the emperor. replying to the kings
toast TO his health. said:
IF the German empire continues to
prosper. then We can calmly. with
raised vigOr and with the courage of
free German men. confront any one
who should venture to cross our path
or TO disturb us in promotion of our
reasonable interests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27
Troops Moved.

Reinforcements of troops are pour
ing into the city. Several trains will
military escorts have forced their pas
sage from Moscow. but the railroad tie
up is practically as tight as yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-27

Maj. Craighill aboard the Magnolia.
sent orders by telephone TO have his
snip, the Ivy. come TO the point where
the accident occurred. The transfer
Of the presidential party was made at
3 O'Clock this morning. No one was
injured in the accident. II Is believed
the Magnolia can make the necessary
repairs and return 10 New Orleans
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-06

CHICAGO OFFICE, Tribune building,
W. Y. PERRY. Manager.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-06
OsLER Is CRITICISED
Pastor Of Peoples Church Quotes from
the Authorities

"Die or Be Chloroformed" was the
sententious title of Rev. G. L. Nor
rill g sermon yesterday morning at the
Peoples church, Unique theater. The
speaker criticized harshly the reported
statements of DR.. Osler relative to chic
reforming men when they reached three
score and that mans usefulness was
practically over after he was 40. Speak
ing along this line, he said:
HMilton wrote Paradise Lost at SO,
Angelo built st. Peters at go, Handel
wrote the Messiah at 81, Newton dis
covered the law of gravitation at IS,
Wellington defeated Napoleon at Wa
terloo at 46, Wesley founded the Meth
odist church at Al, Columbus discov-
cred the new world at 46, Washington
took command of the continental army
at 43, Fulton sailed his steamboat up
the Hudson at AZ, Webster gave his
reply to Hayne' at 4s.
"Man's golden age is not in the
forty Of the past, but in the sixty of
the future. The Creator brings COM
fort and not chloroform. God has no
human boneyard.
eff DR.. Osler will read little Scrip
ture, or review his Cicero's Concern
ing Old Age and leave his skeleton
in the closet, he will be more Of man
and less Of a MUMMY
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-06
THE MAGAZINES

Political Tendencies In the Northwest
A study Of political movements in the
northwest, of which Minnesotans justly
regard Minnesota as the center, comes
close home to Minneapolitans. Therefore,
there will be unusual interest here in an
article on political Movements in the
Northwest" by Charles B. Cheney, which
Is published in The Review OF Reviews for
March, Mr.. Cheney is a member of T h
Journa a 8 staff and sees In the recent
elections very hopeful signs of a move
ment on the part of the public to insist
that Its political wishes be respected. His
conclusions in part follow:
Under the influence of this movement, a new
school Of politicians is arising in the west when
The cardinal principle of this school is: BE
right with the people, free from special inter-
ests and always deal openly and aboye-board.
1t is clear that the people appreciate this sort
of treatment. and that II will win In the long
run. rather than the devious ways of the ''cute''
politician. Another healthy sign Is that the
railroad and other corporations are taking
higher ground. They have justified their In
reference in politics the score of self-defense
Many of them have suffered from double-dealing
and blackmail till they heartily sick. Most
railroad officials prefer fair treatment from In
dependent officials rather than special favors
from expensive, Enthusiastically creatures.
Russian Soldier Gets II Cents a. Month.
Some interesting facts concerning the
present condition of the war department
are brought out in an article, bearing the
Endorsement Of Secretary Taft, in the cur
rent Inauguration Number" of Harper's
Weekly. Altho the army is costing the
people less from year to year, the soldiers
of the United States are better paid than
in any other army in the world. Our SOL
diers receive SIS a month, while the pay
of the other nations is as follows: Aus
tria- Hungary, 73 cents month; France,
Sta; Germany $50; Great Britain, STA;
Japan, 60 cents; Russia. IL cents.