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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
IMPORTANT BILLS
OFFERED BY MAGILL
One Drawn by Manufacturers Asso-
citation and Another Amending
Assessment Act.

Springfield, Ill. Feb. 2S.-(Special) }
Representative Magin of Rock Island
county introduced two important bills
in the house today. One, which was
drawn up by the Illinois Manufact-
turers' association, makes void any
contract drawn up by railroad or other
common carriers releasing them on
any law liability and changing their
common law liability for damages to
freight in transit.
The other bill amends the assess
ment act of the state exempting from
assessment of capital stock by both
assessors and board of equalization
corporations for purely manufacturing
and mercantile purposes, including
coal mining companies, newspaper
publishers and improving live stock,
eXempting property in transit to and
from the state or owned by parties
residing in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
NELSON is BACKED
TO DEFEAT CORBETT
Odds on San Francisco Fight 10 to 8
NO Big Bets Have Been
Placed.

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. 2S.-Bat
Ting Nelson is a 10 TO S favorite.
which odds will suit Young COrbett" +"
Corbett said last week he hoped his
opponent would be on the long end.
and his wish has been gratified. The
poOlroom men opened the betting at
even money, but few wagers were
placed on these odds. Nelson money
pTedominated right away, and odds
fell to 10 to s, where they may re-
main.
AS yet no big bets have been report
ed. both sides holding off until the
market gets settled. Corbett is sure
to have a large following from the
racetrack. where he has put in a great
deal of his time when not training.
BOokmaker Joe Harlan made Nelson a
10 to favOrite Saturday and received
a good play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
NEW SPOTS ON THE SUN
ARE MAKING APPEARANCE
Group Covering Area of Three Billion
Square Miles Discovered by Penn
sylVania Astronomer.

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 2S-"Another
immense group of spots has made its
appearance on the eastern meridian
of the sun" Prof John A. Brashear,
the astronomer at the western Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, said yesterday
afternoon.
The group appeared Sunday at
o'clock and covers an area of 3,00O,-
100000 square miles. and are more
active than the spots which appeared
last month, an which, breaking up, dis
appeared beyond the central meridian.
The new spots are likely to cause dis
turbances of some important atmOs-
pheric conditions later. 1t is too ear
ly to predict positively"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28

the most important news from the
scene of war. Fighting Is continuing
on the Russian left flank, with indica-
tions that the Japanese are planning
a demonstration against the center,
but the Russians believe their posi-
tions are impregnable.
Halt in Cznr's Naval Program.
ST. Petersburg. Feb. 2S.-The Rus
sian naval program still hangs fire on
account Of the failure of the ministry
of finance to allot an appropriation
which may not be made until a new
loan Is floated. In the meantime rep
resentatives of foreign shipbuilding
firms who are here after contracts are
cooling their heels in the corridors of
the admiralty. Mr.. Gauntlet of New
port News. and Simon Lake. the sub
marine boat builder, are the latest ar
rivals. A 18th submarine boat sold by
the latter to Russia has already left
America and is expected to reach Ii
bau in a few days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
FLOOR COLLAPSES BENEATH new
YORK COLORED CONGREGATION

arrival of the body when a splintering
of timbers was heard and in an instant
half of the auditorium nearest the door
collapsed carrying down more than a
hundred persons who were crushed in
the wreckage of the flooring and pews.
The remainder of the audience, find
ing themselves cut from the door and
expecting every instant that the rest
of the flooring would collapse under
them, fought madly TO reach windows,
and in some instances leaped from
them and sustained serious injuries.
some Few Are Rescued.
On the arrival of the police and fire
men those remaining uninjured on the
portion OF the floor remaining intact
were taken from windows By ladders.
Those lying in the wTeckage on the
lower floor could only be got at after
the firemen had hewed their way 10
them with axes.
out of the wreck 10 bodies were re-
covered and taken 20 the station house
and about 80 removed to Brooklyn
hospital. where three women died soon
after being admitted.
Beams and RafteFs Rotten.
The cause OF the collapse was the
decayed condition OF beams and sup.
ports Of the flooring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
INFATUATED POLICEMAN
ENDS HIS OWN CAREER
Daniel J. Herman Shoots Himself
Soon After Numbering Miss
MulVeil.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Policeman Dan
iel J. Herman, who just before noon
yesterday murdered Miss Minnie Cath
crime Mulveil, 26f1 Michigan avenue.
and thus threw the St. James Roman
Catholic parish into mourning, COM
pleted his tragic work in the afternoon
by shooting himself in the head. The
suicide occurred in a locked room in
lodging house at 31G5 Archer ave
nue., to which the murderer had re-
treated after fleeing on foot for a mile.
ending pursuers who had seen him
shoot the young woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
ICE BREAKING AT ST. LOUIS
Great Damage is Feared in the Lower
River Bottoms.

st. Louis, Feb. 2S.- The great ice
gorge has begun to break away and
there is fear of great loss in the Mis-
sissippi bottoms. The weather bu-
reau has issued a warning, urging all
persons interested along the water
front to be extremely cautious for
the next few days, as it is probable
the rising of the water above st. Louis
will cause a general breaking up of
the ice in this vicinity. All of the riv-
er boats are under steam and are
ready for whatever comes. Above the
Eads bridge the ice gorges are the
worst seen here in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
About a Dozen Are Killed and
Many Seriously In
jured.
FIRST BREAK STARTS PANIC
Men and Women Fight at Exits and
Leap From Windows
Timbers Rotten.

New York. Feb 2s.-A searching
investigation was begun today by the
authorities Of Brooklyn. to ascertain
the cause of the collapse OF the floor
OF the Fleet street African Methodist
Episcopal church of Zion last night
when ten persons were killed and
more than so injured. II is not beiiev-
ed any OF the injured will die.
Was During Funeral
New York, Feb. 2s.-Thirteen per
sons were killed and upwards OF fifty
injured. some probably fatally. by the
collapse of the flooring OF the fleet
street African Methodist Episcopal
church in Brooklyn last night OF
those killed. 10 were women. two men
and one a child The building was an.
ancient ramshackle frame structure.
Arran gements had been made 70
hold the funeral services Of a member
Of the church. and the auditorium
which Is on the second floor Of the
building. was crowded with an audi
ence Of upwards Of three hundred per
sons.
Half the Audience Buried.
The congregation was awaiting the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
MAXIM GORKY BANISHED TO RIGA;
TREPOFF CLOSED CAPITAL To HIM
ENACTING A FOOTBALL LAW
Dakota Would Disqualify Player Who
Injuries Another.

Pierre. S. d. Feb. 2s.-A bill to
regulate the manner of playing foot
ball has passed the house. 1t dis
qualities any player who injuries an
other and makes il a unisdemeanor
for a player to enter another game
before 10 days from the date OF dis
qualification. 1t also makes 1t a mis-
demeanor for captain TO allow a dis
qualified player to enter a game. and
prohibits students entering a state in
stitution as players with only a part
OF the course of study.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
FOUR SENATORS
ARE EXPELLED
IN CALIFORNIA

Sacramento. Cal, Feb. 2S.-Senators
Emmons. Bunkers, Wright and
French were expelled from the senate
yesterday afternoon. The report of
the investigating committee recon-
mending expulsion, was read in full,
and was adopted by 50 affirmative
votes. The other five votes of the
senate were not cast The four ac-
cused senators and Senator Welch
not voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
NEAR END CONTEST
Adams-Peabody Contention in
Colorado in Hands of the
Committee.
BOTH CLAIM A MAJORITY
Report Being Prepared to Submit to
The Legislature Next
Thursday.

Denver, Colo, Feb. 2S.-Printed cop
les of the briefs of the findings of
counsel for James H. Peabody and
Alva Adams, in the gubernatoriaI con
test. have been placed in the hands
of each member of the committee
which heard the evidence in the case,
and the committee began considera-
ton of its report which is TO be sub
mitted to the general assembly on
Thursday next.
MaJOrIties Are Different.
Peabody's brief claims his election
by 2,433 majority. this result being
reached by rejecting the entire vote
of 1O4 Denver precincts and a num-
Der of precincts in Adams. Boulder,
COonjos and Pueblo counties which
gave democratic majorities. The
claims is made that the returns from
these precincts are so permeated with
fraud that the true results of the eiec-
tion in them cannot be determined.
Claims Majority of $685..
Adams brief claims he has a major
ity of 6.955 after eliminating all the
precincts in which the fairness of the
election has not been proven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
SAYS SHE NEVER SMUGGLED
Mrs. Chadwick Offers to Plead Guilty
to indictments of il is Proved.

Mrs. CHADWICK OHerS TO Pleao Guilty
to indictments of il is Proved.
Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. 2S.-The Plain
Dealer publishes a statement from
Mrs. Chadwick in which she emphati-
cally denies that she ever smuggled
jewelry into this country. She offers
that if Collector Leach proves that she
has smuggled any of the property he
has seized, she will plead guilty to ev-
cry Indictment against her. Mrs.
Chadwick was equally vehement in
denying rumorsthat she has a fortune
somewhere in the old country.
Cleveland. Feb. 2S.-Federal Judge
Taylor today overruled the motion of
counsel for Mrs Chadwick, that two
indictments returned against her by
the federal grand jury Feb. 21 be
quashed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
ROAD MAKES GOOD SHOWING

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 2S.-The an
nual report of the Pennsylvania rail
road was made public last night. 1t
shows the gross earnings of all lines
to be S11S. .145, ,270 and the net earnings
after deducting all expenses and rent
ais the net increase was $27. 7.S30,S6G.
A cash dividend of 6 per cent was
paid, amounting to S17,993,O34. To
the credit of profit and loss was placed
$24.725,4 asa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
viii Sell Irish Estate.

London. Feb 2S.-LoTd DeFreyne,
whose Irish estates three years ago
were the scenes of notorious evictions
has ended the long struggle with his
tenants conserving TO sell his estates
under the land act. Tenants celebrate
the event with huge bonfires and re-
joicings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
GOV. HERRICK CHOOSES FLAG
First Ohio Executive to Have Ban
ner For Inauguration Day.

Columbus. O.. Feb. 2S.-Gov. Her
rick is the first Ohio executive to have
4 flag. The new emblem will be un-
furled AT Washington on Inauguration
day. Its field is scarlet, and in the
Senter is the seal OF the state. Sur
ounding this are IL stars, Ohio be-
ing the 18th state admitted to the un-
ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Dies From Fright.

St Louis. Mo. Feb 2S.-Mrs. Marie
Herman. a widow. aged 81. was at
tackled by a dog in her yard last even
ing. which lacerated her arm badly
and she died within an hour. physi-
clan summoned, asserted that fright
had caused the woman's death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
BIG CIGAR FACTORY GOES
Fire Throws $50 Out of Employment
At PhiladeIphia.

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb 2S.-The
six story building occupied by Frank
Teller & Co, cigar manufacturers
burned today. The loss is $1OO, 900.
Two hundred and fifty employees were
thrown out of employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Grant Strikers' Demands.
Mans Case Postponed.

New York. Feb. 2s.-Argument or
the writs of habeas corpus aud Ger
tiorari obtained for Nan Patterson
were postponed until tomorrow al the
request Of the district attorneys Office
TO allow Assistant District Attorney
Rand to be present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
FRESH CRISIS ON
NEW YORK SUBWAY
Alleged Breach of Faith by Company
Leads to Further Compli-
cations.

New York, Feb. 2S.-The alleged
failure of the Interborough Rapid
Transit company to live up to the
agreement made with its employees
several weeks ago. has again resulted
in a crisis which threatens a strike
on the subway and elevated lines of
the company on Manhattan island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Troops Revolt,

Paris. Feb est is reported from
Suez that 10000 Turkish troops of
the Damascus army corps who had
been ordered to Yemen to suppress
the rebellion in that province refused
to leave Allba because arrears of their
wages had not been paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Famous Russian Novelist Ex.
pected to be Given En-
tire Freedom.
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES WIN
Granted Demands by the Directors
Clerks at Warsaw Go
Out.

ST. Petersburg. Feb. 2S.-Maxim
GOrky, who was released from the
fortress yesterday on s2.5OO bail. was
banished late last night to Riga after
he had been informed of the decision
of Gov. Gen. Trepoff that he could not
reside in St Petersburg Madame
Gorky and son win join Gorky imme-
diately.
Grant Strikers Demands.
Warsaw, Feb. 2S-At a meeting o.
the board OF directors of the Vistula
railroad today il was decided 10 grant
most of the strikers demands.
store Clerks Out.
Warsaw. Feb. 2S.-Jewish store
clerks who have struck are paradine
Jamison quarter forcing the merchants
to close shops
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
LYNCH A ROBBER
AT RENO, NEVADA
Man Who Held Up Station is Quick
Iy Dealt With Pal
Escapes.

Reno, New, Feb. 2S.-A lynching
took place last night at HaZen,
Churchill county, the victim being one
of two men accused of robbery at the
railway station. The alleged robbers
ran into the sage brush. where one Of
them was overtaken and captured by
a mob The other escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
In Honor Of Porter.

Paris. Feb. 2S.-Count Tornielli the
Italian ambassador here, gave din
ner last night in honor of Gen. Hor-
ace Porter. the American ambassador.
Many members of the diplomatic
corps attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Mr.. GOODN0W MAY RESIGN

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. 2S.-A report
is in circulation among railroad
men here. that c. a. Goodnow, general
manager of the Chicago & Alton. is
to resign and accept a similar position
with the Southern Pacific.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL FAVORABLY
REPORTED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
LONDON LAUNCHES MOVEMENT FOR THE
NATIONS To BUILD SHAKESPEARE SHAFT

mittee to organize a scheme for an in
ternaIional monument 10 Shakespeare
TO be erected in London, the London
county council having agreed To pro-
vide suitable site.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
MINERS ADJOURN; AT
SPRINGFIELD NEXT

Springfield. III. Feb 2S--The state
convention OF Mine Workers adjourn
ed sine die today. They decided to
hold the next convention in This city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
FRESH WHEAT BREAK;
MAY DEAL GIVEN UP

Chicago. Feb 2S.-During q fresh
break in prices May wheat sold to-day
Al $II35s. a drop Of 5-S TO 34 from
last nights closing July fen a tribe
over ?. Today's break gave further
indication OF the abandonment OF the
May deal by eastern spectators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
STEAMER IN PORT
WITH CARGO AFIRE

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-The steam
er Oregon, from this port has arrived
at Crescent City with her cargo on
fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
comboYs 70 Washlnaton.

DeadwoOd. s. D.. Feb. 2s-Capt
Seth Bullock's cowboys left Deadwood
yesterday over the Burlington for
Washington TO take part IN the inaug-
ural parade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28

London, Feb. 2S.-A large and rep
resentative gathering at the Mansion
house today. under the presidency of
Lord Mayor Pound, appointed a COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Rumors of Big Disaster
to Cars Forces Are
Thick.
OFFICERS RETICENT
Express Surprise at Ease With
Which Kuroki Flanked
KurOpatkin.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 2S.-Fragmenta-
Ty official and press reports of fresh
reverse sustained by Kuropatkin are
inadequate TO draw a conclusion of the
magnitude of Kuroki's success against
the Russian left. but the public as us
ual is ready TO believe the worst and
the city is already full of reports that
a big disaster has again overtaken
Russian arms. according TO which Muk-
den has been outfianked and is unten-
able and Kuropatkin Is Withdrawing
from a strong position on the Shakhe
river
Are Exaggerated.
That such reports are exaggerated
is beyond question. but although reti-
cent and seeking to minimize the oper-
alton of the last few days, officials of
the war office are discouraged at the
fashion in which Kuroki is able to
drive in and turn the Russian extreme
left. his advance columns actually
crossing the Shakhe river.
Fighting Was Desperate.
II Is admitted the fighting was des-
perate at several passes Sunday and
Monday. While the front was being in
'NS bhi i''1nt VI Os AHA tNluCHl-
~ was 70 keep the center and right en-
gagged and prevent Kuropatkin from
sending reinforcements to head of
kuroki
Defeat Would End the Wnr.
Should Kuroki cross the Hun river
10 Tie pass. 81 miles north of Mukden
kuropatkin's retreat would be threat
ened. Further news is awaited with
great anxiety. Anything like a decisive
Japanese victory now would probably
end the war
Capture Dn Pass.
Russian Headquarters Huan Noun
tain, Feb. 2S-The japanese attack
was renewed at dawn yesterday along
the whole eastern front and Da pass
was taken after stubborn fighting.
The engagement simultaneously was
in progress at 10. the front extending
almost 20 miles from the extreme left
10 the district OF Laolnzan where the
Japanese advanced In great force
meeting with stubborn resistance
The japanese now hold a line from
Syaobehe. opposite Dzhantan through
Shahopao along the Shakhe- river to
Nanupudzi thence to Da pass and
toumadzi southeastward.
Cross River In Night.
The Japanese effected the crossing
Of the Shakhe at Vanupudzi and at
tackled the Russian center under cover
of darkness Feb. PC driving back the
Russian advance posts but the sup
ports came up and stopped the Japa-
nese advance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
To Probe Bribery charaes.

Indianapolis. Ind, Feb. % - The
grand jury investigation OF the Baker
and other legislative bribery charges
has begun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Attempts 40 Compromise.

Two caucuseS were held last night
and both were secret. lit leaked out,
however, that members supporting
Niedringhaus decided to vote for him
again on joint ballot today and after
that an attempt would be made to
have the Kerens men select a man
upon whom the votes would be con
centrated by both sides in an effort
to end the dead lock. But. failing in
this. Niedringhaus' supporters will re-
turn to him and stand by him until
the end of the legislative session, even
il no senator is elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28

surprising results and that he is able to
initiate the process of sexual fertiliza-
ton in the egg of the sea urchin com
pletely and in all it's essential features
by purely physical and chemical means.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Cross River In Night
KUROPATKIN SAID
TO HAVE DECIDED TO
BEGIN HIS RETREAT

ST. Petersburg Feb 2S.-The Asso-
ciated Press hears from a high source
Kuropatkin considers his position on
the Shakhe river To be menaced to such
an extent by Kuroki's success on the
left flank as 10 necessitate the immedi-
ate withdrawal OF his army to Tie pass.
and has SO advised the emperor.
No confirmation OF this is obtainable
in military circles here, where it is
pointed out with the Japanese pressing
the whole Russian line such operation
must almost inevitably end in disaster
OF the first magnitude.
RePuIsed 10 Attacks
ST. Petersburg. Feb. 2S.-Kuropat
kin telegraphs the emperor today:
Ten attacks made by two japanese
baitaiions and some CaYalary west of
the village OF Tansingtun have beer
repulsed. The Japanese renewed the
attack Monday morning and wer,
again repulsed. They left loo corpses
The Russians lost six men"
Jap side Of story.
Toxic. Feb 2S.-It is reported when
the Japanese defeated the Russians
Feb. 23 at Tsinkhetcheu the Russian.
numbered 1900 men. Their Iosse.
are estimated al 2.000 men. The Japa
nese losses were slight
The Russians left 203 dead on the
field and several machine guns.
Jnps Cross River.
ST. Petersburg. Feb. 2S.-According
to Associated Press dispatches from
Mukden. the japanese Sunday evening
Of their crossing was eliminated by
the censor. The advance was checked
by Russian reiaforcements. This Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Defeated, RUSSIANS WOULD END WAR:
STPETERSBURG READY FOR THE WORST
SCIENTIST ABLE TO GENERATE LIFE OF
SEA URCH|N BY ARTIFICIAL MEANS

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.-Dr. Jacques
Loeb. of the University of California.
who has been delving deep into the
mysteries of life, without reservation
his experiments have produced most
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28

Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. 2S.-At a
caucus last night attended by 60 men,
bers of the legislature who have been
voting for Thomas Niedringhaus for
senator, Niedringhaus made a speech
in which he said that he would release
his supporters from the republican
caucus obligation to vote for him,
provided they would agree upon can
didate other than r. c. Kerens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
VIII Force Measure.

Springfield, H.. Feb. 2S.-Goy. Den
cen will make an effort to force the
primary election bill through the
house this week The republican
members held another conference to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
FRIENDS
Niedringhaus Withdraws From
Missouri Senatorial
Race.
BUT STILL FIGHTS KERENS
Rumored Formers Friends Will Still
Support Him if Third Man is
Not Agreed On.

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 2S.-The
saith ballot for senator today resulted q:
Niedringhaus. 61; Cockrell, ~; Ker-
ems, Is; Dyer, l; Mckinley, 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
TIE Weather.

Fat tonight and Wednesday; mod
srate Temperatures; minimum tonight
will be slightly above freezing point.
temperature, 7 a. M, 90; $3.50 p. m, ~.
JIM. SHE RIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Summer Inquiry Referred.

Washington. Feb 2s.-Immediately
after the senate convened today Kean,
from the committee on Interstate com
merce. reported a resolution authoriz-
ing that committee TO conduct an in
quiry into railroad rates during re-
cess. IL was referred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
PrnctIce.


Washington. ID. c.. Feb. 2S.-Chair-
man Payne of the house ways and
means committee has filed a report
favoring passage of the Curtis bill pro-
viding for free entry of products from
the Philippines except sugar and to-
bacco, on which % per cent of tho
Dingley tariff is to be collected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-28
Was During Funeral

The congregation was awaiting the