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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
ULTIMATUM OF Gar DECLARES NO
INDEMNITY WILL BE PAID To JAPS
EDWIN S. HOLMES
ALSO INDICTED
Late Associate Statistician in Depart
ment of Agriculture Charged
With Conspiracy.

Washington. D. c.. Aug. 26.-Edwin
S. Holmes. Jr., until recently the as
sociate statistician of the department
of agriculture, but who was dismissed
as an outcome of the investigation in
to the leakage in the cotton crop re-
ports, has been indicted on a charge
of conspiracy TO defraud the govern
ment.
This announcement was made last
night by United States District Attor-
ney Morgan H. Beach just after he had
returned from New York City. where
he has been instrumental in causing
the arrest of Frederick A. Peckham.
the New York banker. at Saratoga, and
Moses Haas of New York City. There
are two indictments covering the
charges against the three men.
Washington, Aug. 26-Former AS
sistant Statistician Edwin S. Holmes,
Jr., indicted in connection with the
premature PRONUNCIATION of cotton crop
failed to appear before the
court today and give bond. as
his attorney had promised he would.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
BAD FIRE IN LIVERY
STABLE AT CABLE
Barn Operated BY Fred McAtee De
stroyed With Several Head
of Horses.

Gable. Aug. 26.-The livery barn
owned by b. A. Johnson and run by
Fred McAtee. was destroyed by fire
Thursday night. the fire starting at
11:95 p. m. in the upper part of the
barn in the rear end and there was no
clew TO its origin. The fire was first
seen by neighbors. The fire depart
ment was on the scene Immediately,
but the fire had gained such rapid
headway that little could be done. and
save adjoining residences. Three of
the eight horses in the barn at the
time. were burned, together with all
William McAtee's harness, several bug
gies and carriages. and a quantity of
hay. The loss to both parties will ag-
gregats $500. There was no insur-
ance on the contents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
ROOSEVELT 40 FEET BENEATH THE
BRINE, WHILE STORM RACES ABOVE
Nations Chief Executive Yields to Temptation and
Risks His Life in Test of the Tor s
pedo Boat, PIunger.

Oyster Bay. y. Y. Aug. 26.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt late yesterday made
descent in Long Island sound, on
board the submarine torpedo boat
Plunger. He was aboard the vessel
three hours. At one time the boat was
submerged for so minutes. and in that
time was put through all the submarine
feats of which she is capable.
TriaI1 In 90 Feet of Water.
As soon as the president descended
into the boat, the manholes were clos
ed and. conveyed by the naval tender
Apache. the Plunger started for the
sound. No maneuvers We're attempted
until the vessel was well beyond the
entrance to the bay. The water where
the trial took place is about forty feet
deep. Soon after the vessel reached
the necessary depth she was directed
downward until she rested on the bot
tom of the sound. The mechanism of
the craft was then explained minutely
TO the president by Lieut.. Nelson, so
that he afterward experienced no diff
ficulty in understanding the maneuvers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
KNIGHT OF GRIP GIVEN
A RIDE AS GOVERNOR
La FoIlette's Resemblance to Travel
ing Man PIunges Canton Commit
tee Into Embarrassment.

Peoria. Ill, Aug. 26.-The close re-
semblance which he happened to bear
to travelling man caused Gov. La Fol
lette of Wisconsin temporary embar-
rassment and the reception committee
grief, yesterday.
The Wisconsin governor was sched-
uled to address the chautauqua at Can
ton, and when he reached town he
stepped off the rear car At the same
time the knight of the grip, bearing a
striking resemblance to the governor,
stepped of the forward car. In an in
stant the committee seized the travel
ing man, and before he could offer ex-
plantations bundled him into carriage
and whirled him towards the hotel.
Later the committee discovered its
mistake. but the governor had gone TO
the hotel alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
BATTLE IN THE PRINTING WORLD

gle. involving the interests Of more
than $4,000 printers and perhaps one
fourth as many employers.
OPpO-InE Principles
On the part OF the printers il will be
a strike for the eight-hour uay and the
closed shop The employers will stand
up Tor the open shop and for the prin-
ciple that they are entitled TO hire men
al wages according TO their worth.
Each side is prepared for a fight to
a finish. The employers having a mem
bershiD in the United Typo,hetae have
been paying assessments Of 1 per cent
Of their pay rolls into the organiza-
tons treasury for nearly a year. with
the understanding that the money was
10 be used for fighting the eight-hour
demand.
Have Collected fund
The members Of the International
Typographical union have been contri-
buting an assessment OF one-half Of !
per cent OF their individual wages into
the common fund for fighting the bat
tie for an eight-hOur day II is 10 be
a deliberate fight. with each side abun-
dantly supplied with the "sinews OF
war" and prepared TO battle 20 the last
trench
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
which were performed.
storm RaEes Over Him.

WHICH were peTlOTHeu.
storm RaEes over Him.
While the president was resting on
the bottom of the sound in the sub
marine boat. a storm 40 feet above him
was raging unnoticed. The boat was
put through all kinds of maneuvers,
demonstrating every movement neces-
sary in the work for which she is in
tended. The lights were turned out
at one time and the crew worked in
inky darkness with as much skill as
they performed their duties in the glare
of the electric light.
The president expressed his delight
at the novel eXperienc and said he
was immensely impressed with the
boat and with the manner in which
she was handled.
Tests Are Made.
Oyster Bay. Aug. 26.-The president
and Mrs. Roosevelt. with a party of
friends and relatives, left today to wit
ness the test of the torpedo boat
Plunger from the deck of the yacht
Sylph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Always for Peace.
The EQUITABLE DIRECTORS CONFESS

state asking complete investigation
in court OF the Equitable's alleged
wrong doing.
Did Not Know liz All.
The charge that excessive salaries
were paid is not directly answered. but
admission is made that under the guise
OF salaries excessive fees were given
to certain officials who were directors
IN other companies In defense the
answer states that these practices
were not known TO the whole board of
directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
JAIL SENTENCE FOR
MADDEN, TURFMAN
Declared in Contempt of Court for
Failure to Obey Summons at
Brooklyn.

New York. Aug. 2G.-John E. Mad
den, the Kentucky turfman. was today
convicted of criminal contempt of
court. fined $3.50 and sentenced to 30
days in jail at Brooklyn for ignoring
a subpoena of the supreme court.
Madden was summoned to appear
before the commissioner at Saratoga
during the racing season to be ques-
toned in his wife's suit for divorce.
Deputy sheriffs are searching for
Madden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
SUDDEN BLAzES KILL and
r.. MAIN IN EASTERN CITIES
FRENCH LINER Is
ADRIFT OUT AT SEA
La SaVoie Has Broken Shaft and Is
Unable to Make
Pert.

Norfolk. Va. Aug. 2G.-The French
liner La Savoie. from Cherbourg To
New York. is probably drifting about
in the gulf stream with a broken shaft
on Cape Henry this afternoon. unable
to come in because of a contrary gale
and a heavy sea and waiting for the
return of the tug Nonpareil. which was
compelled to abandon the big steamer
last night and put in here. The Ia
Savoie has no passengers aboard. but
carried a crew numbering several hun
dred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26

Ski. both of whom. according 10 Ros-
inskrs story, began beating him, and
tore his clothes from his back, when
he refused to give them any money.
His jewelry was taken from him, as
We'll as $50. and he was detained as a
prisoner "a hours. without food or
drink, until he consented TO sign
checks and notes
Brought Money Back
The checks were cashed by Tuszyan.
ski and the woman. it is said, and up
on their return to the room with the
money the priest was released. Ros-
inski notified the police and the trio
were arrested. Two notes and 1919
were found under the carpet in the
woman's room. They were charged
with robbery and bound over TO the
grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
DECATUR MURDER MYSTERY
Robbery Suggested AS Motive for q
Killing of Youth.

Decatur. Ill, Aug 26.-Joseph Rick
ettS, young man employed at 7e de-
pot ofhce Of the Pacific Express com
pany. was found murdered last night
few feet west of the station and with
in 100 yards of the busiest place in the
city. The body was within a few feet
OF TIE track. Close by were two big
braces from an express trunk. covered
with hair and blood. Ricketts, was on
ly Is years old. Robbery is supposed
to have been the motive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
SERVICES FOR DEAF MUTES
Held at Trinity Church Monday Even
inQ.

An invitation is extended TO the pub
lie to attend the services for deaf
mutes. to be held at Trinity church.
corner Sixth avenue and Nineteenth
street. Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Rev Austin w Mann who has been
years will be present and interpret the
services to the deaf mutes. who will
be assembled. Mr. Mann leaves Mon
day evening for Cedar Rapids. where
he will take part in convention, which
convenes the coming week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
is MIXING THE McKINNEYS
Chicago Newspaper Gets Archibald
Confused With James.

The Chicago American of last even
ing contained an article setting forth
Hon. James Mckinney, the congress
sional nominee, as the husband of the
woman who is held for inhuman treat
ment of Stella Grady This is wholly
false. that woman being Mrs. Archi-
bald Mckinney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
EScnpc In Night Attire.
BOUGHT BANK TO WRECK IT
Apparent Situation With Regard to an
Illinois Institution.

Paris. Ill. Aug. 26.-The bank at
Metcalfe. a private concern owned by
John l.. Goblin, closed its doors today.
Cashier Smith made the statement that
Goblin bought the bank recently, and
shortly afterward drew his note for
$4,000, payable TO himself, taking the
money out in deposits. Goblin left
town yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
League Adiourns.

Toledo. Ohio. Aug. 26.-The League
of American municipalities concluded
its convention yesterday by selecting
Chicago the next meeting place. r. G..
Rhett. mayor of Charleston, was re-
elected president and John Mac Vicar.
of Des Moines,. secretary. The discus
sion Of municipal ownership ended by
motion 10 discontinue debate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
BILLY SUNDAY AT ALEDO
Evangelist to Be in Mercer County
Seat from Oct. ! to 81.

Preparations are being rapidly push
ed for the Sunday meetings to be
held in Aledo during the month of
October The contract has been let
for a tabernacle to hold more people
than any other four buildings in Mer-
Ger county and the building viii be
completed the last week in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
FOUR FOR A JUDICIAL PLUM
Unique Race Develops in the Twelfth
Circuit in Illinois.

Springfield, H.. Aug. 26.-The unique
spectacle of a four-cOrnered fight for
judge in the 18th judicial circuit is pre-
sented Coll McNaughton. of Joliet, has
secretary of state as an independent
candidate. with a petition containing
500 names.
The other candidates are Fred
Hooper. of Watseka. independent;
Frank NJ. Fahey. of Manhattan. indie
pendent. and James w. Kern. OF Wat
seka, republican
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
RATE WAR FINALLY ENDED
Western Roads and Gulf Lines Settle
Lo1g-Standins Differences.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-The long stand
ing war between western roads and
gulf lines over domestic export grain
rates has been finally settled. both in
terests making concessions. In addi-
ton it was agreed that elevator charg-
es for loading be waived and that the
only charge made would be 11z cent
per loo pounds for grain originating at,
or west of the Missouri river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
The Entries.
SHONTZ'S YACHT BURNS
No Deaths, However, Attend President
Of Canal Commissions Loss.

Mobile. Ala. Aug. 26.-News was re-
Ceived here last night that the yacht
Marguedora, owned BY President T. p
ShOnts, of the Panama canal commits
sion. had burned at Cara Bell, Fla.
The boat will not be rebuilt No lives
were lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
GALESBURG MEN CHAMPIONS
Sanders and Fletcher Defeat Peters
and Snow at Tennis.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 2G.-Sanders and
Fletcher of Omaha, today won the
middle west tennis championship, in
the doubles, by defeating Peters and
Snow. of Chicago, by Ga. 81, 6-2.
A strong wind blew across the
courts The play was furious, the Chi
cago men smashing the ball. while the
Galesburg players resorted to Iobbing
and network, which resulted in victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
DRAGNET SHOWS
MANY new CASES
Hot Weather Also Unfavorable at
New Orleans - Quarantine
Against State.
NEW ORLEANS FEVER RECORD

New Orleans. Aug. 2G.-Increase in
new cases of yellow fever in the city
yesterday is attributed to the intense
heat and the dragnet process of the
authorities. City quarantine against
the state goes into effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
FIVE DROWNED IN
RIVERS QUICK RISE

Charleston. Y. Va, Aug. 26.-Five
persons were drowned and much dam
age done to property by the sudden
rise Of Elk river last night, 100 miles
above Charleston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Admit Many of Charges Pre-
ferred. but Offer a varie-
ty of Excuses.

New York. Aug 26.-Forty-nine
Equitable Life directors. accused by
the state Of alleged wrong doing in
connection with the management of the
society. have answered Is OF these
charges Many of the charges were
admitted unreservedly; others were
admitted, with reservations, and still
others were alleged TO have concerned
deals not known TO the entire directo-
rate, but carried out by individual di-
rectors who are said 10 have profitei
thereby
Some Were Guilty.
Some officials. the directors say. were
guilty OF improper acts. among which
was the Depew Improvement Invest
ment company loan of $3.50 000. The
directors waived the responsibility for
this, and Indicate Alexander. Jordan.
and Deming as having the most inti-
mate knowledge OF the loan.
The 49 directors joined with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
MILITIA ENCAMPMENT ENDS
Cavalry and Artillery Troops Partici-
pate in Final ManeuVers.

Springfield, H., Aug. 26.-When the
artillery battalion fired the sunset gun
last evening it announced the close of
the annual encampment Of the Illinois
National Guard for 1908. The first Hi
nOis Cavalry commanded by Col.
Young Of Chicago. and the artillery bat
talon. in command Of Maj. Phil Yeager
Of Danvilie, left camp early this morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Great Struggle Over 8-HOur
Day, and Open Shop Be-
gins Monday.

Chicago. Aug. 2G.-Chicago today be
came the center Of a struggle of en-
ploying printers throughout the coun-
try against the International TypOgra-
phical union to defeat the latter's at
tempt 70 secure an eight-hour day
Open shop notices were posted in four
large printing establishments. members
OF the typOthetae. Other members Of
the typOthetae will follow suit.
Union officials say the first non
union man in any Typothetae estab-
Iishment will be the signal for a gen
eral walkoUt in every plant controlled
by the master printers association.
In Effect Monday.
Chicago. Aug. 2G.-Two armies Of
industry-one the United Typothetae
Of America and the other the Interna-
ti0nal typographical union-wilI begin
a battle next Monday which will deyel-
op gradually into a continental strug-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
IN MITCHELL CASE;
INSPECTOR FIRED"

Washington. Aug 2G-The secretary
of the interior today dismissed from
the service Inspector George F. vii
son on account of disclosures made in
connection with the investigation Of
charges against Senator Mitchell. of
Oregon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
HORACE BIRDSALL
DIES AT DES MONIES

Des Moines. Iowa. Aug. 26--Horace
Birdsall manageraof the Sayery hotel
here and the Pilgrim at Marshalltown.
died today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Lodging Houses Burn
With Loss of Sew
eraI Lives.
CIGAR STUB BLAMED
Sixty Flee in Night Clothing at
ReadfieId, Maine, Four
Perishing.

Erie. Pa. Aug. 2G.-Capt. Patrick
McMahon. Of the yacht Mystic. was
burned 10 death and Is persons were
almost suffocated in fire on the third
floor of the Beck block early today.
When the firemen arrived they found
the occupants u: the building asleep
and almost dead from suffocation. Il
was with much difficulty they were
gotten out Of danger
Body Burned.
McMahon'S body was partially burn
ed The fire started in McMahon's
room. and was probably caused by his
leaving a lighted cigar stump on the
floor when he retired. The monetary
loss is small.
Fatal BIaEe in Maine.
Readfield. Maine. Aug 26.-Four
persons lost their lives in a fire which
this morning destroyed the Maranacco
hotel at Lake Maranacco. Five other
persons were otherwise injured. The
dead are Mr.. and Mrs. Z. \. Martin
and child. of Boston. and Robert Bou-
and child. of Boston. and Robert Bout
well. hotel clerk.
Escape I'm Might Attire.
Over sixty guests and employees es-
capped in night attire. many leaping
from windows The fire Is supposed
to have been caused by a defective
chimney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Walter Enan Wins.

Chicago, Aug 26-Walter Egan to-
day defeated Clement E. SmOOt and
won the Glenyiew golf championship
cup contest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Meet at Carlsbad.

Stockholm. Aug. 2G.-The commits
sioners appointed TO negotiate with re-
gard TO the dissolution OF the union OF
Sweden and Norway. will hold the first
meeting at Carlsbad Aug. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Divide Sakhalin and Set
tie for Russian
Prisoners.
ENJOYS AGAIN MEET
R00seVeIt's Efforts Insure a
Continuation of Peace
0VertureS.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-Ambassa-
dor Meyer today communicated to
President Roosevelt Emperor Nicho-
las last word. and mis- ultimatum that
Russia will not pay one penny of in
demnity to Japan in any guise what
soeVer.
YIELDS PART OF ISLAND.
Russia is ready to agree to the di-
vision of SakhaIin, Japan retaining that
portion previously belonging to her,
and Russia retaining the northern por-
ton.
Russia will pay for the maintenance
Of her prisoners, but will make no
other concessions in addition to those
already made.
II Japan does not accede to those
terms peace is impossible and war will
continue.
BULLETINS OF THE DAY.
Portsmouth, Aug. 26.-The session
Of the peace conference today began
at 3:o7.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-The for
eign office announced at 2 this after
noon that the situation is still un-
changed and that there have been no
developments affecting Russia's posi-
tion.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 20, 1924 p. NJ
Ambassador Meyer is holding an inter
view with Foreign Minister Lamsdorf.
Portsmouth, Aug. 20 President
Roosevelt's intercession at Peterhof
and Toxic has not been successful as
yet, but enough progress has been
made TO insure the prolongation of ne
gotiations beyond today. Certain re-
suits have been achieved at st. Peters
burg, but If there is eventually to be
peace Japan must change her attitude.
The repurchase of the northern half
of Sakhalin island must be purely
commercial transaction. not claim
for indemnity in disguise.
No Sign Of Change.
There had not been the slightest in
dication up to II this morning that En-
peror Nicholas would recede from his
announced determination not TO pay
tribute under any form. And in quar-
ters most competent to judge there is
not the slightest prospect of a change.
Way Out Of Trouble.
But II Japan would renounce. for
mally. her demand for reimbursement
for the cost of the war" by a with
drawal of the price set for the north
ern half of Sakhalin and frankly make
a proposition to sell the island on
commercial basis. II is difficult 10 see
how the czar, having already acceded
TO the other conditions proposed. could
refuse
Held n Conference.
Paris. Aug. 2G.-Premier Rouvier
had long talk at the foreign Office
today with NJ Jusserand. ambassador
10 the United States. Its nature has
not been disclosed. but il is presumed
il related to American affairs and to
the general status of the negotiations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-26
Upton WILL NOT
RACE HERE AGAIN
London Merchant Says It is Useless to
Challenge for America Cup Under
New York Yacht Club Rules.

London, Aug. 2G.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton. interview ON his yacht, the Erin,
said: 81 am quite as desirous as
ever to go on with a fresh challenge
for the America cup, but it would be
futile effort under the measurement
rules OF the New York Yacht club"
ment is not giving any outward sign OF
activity in connection with the peace
conference owing to the sensitiveness
of French relations with Russia.
Meeting short.
Information from officials at St. Pc
tersburg shows Ambassador Meyers
meeting with the emperor lasted only
10 minutes and was not productive of
notable results The brevity of the
meeting is looked upon as an unfavor-
able sign. Nevertheless, government
circles believe Russias inability to
raise more money for war purposes
will prove a decisive factor in com
pelling the conclusion Of peace.
Bankers UncompromisInE.
Since the French bankers recently
refused a new loan ON account of the
uncertainties of the war, their attitude
has become more uncOmpromising
against the prolongation of the strug-
gle.
kaIser Is Not "SOre."
Berlin. Aug. 26.-The foreign officer
has authorized the press to declare
all reports of opposition by the EN-
peror to the mediation of Roosevelt are
absurd. The emperor regards the en-
deavors of the president with admira-
ton and takes the greatest interest in
the success of his labors for peace in
whose beginnings the emperor person
ally assisted.
Won BueIOw Makes Statement.
Berlin, Aug. 2G.-Chancellor Won
Buelow telegraphed the Associated
Press from Norderney today a state
ment in response to an inquiry as TO
Germany's attitude towards the efforts
being made 10 bring about peace be
tween Russia and Japan. as follows:
Always for Peace.
Since the beginning of President
Roosevelt's action the German EN-
peror, as well as the government here.
never ceased TO advocate the cause of
peace wherever the opportunity offers
itself. Germany is interested. as well
as America, in putting an end TO the
risks and uncertainties inseparable
from every great war. The emperor
and the German people cordially wish
Roosevelt's efforts may be successful"