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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
INDIAN KILLS A MARSHAL
United States Officer Shot While Hunt
ing Hog Thieves.

Sloan Springs. Ark. Feb. 23.-John
Henry Vier, deputy United States mar
shal of Indian Territory, has been shot
and killed 16 miles west of here by
Charley Wickley. a Cherokee Indian.
Vier with a posse. was hunting hog
thieves, and stopped at the home of an
Indian named Hogshooter. Wickley
was in an adjoining room. Vier step
ped to the door to investigate when
the shot was fired, the bullet causing
instant death. WickIey escaped. He
is wanted for the shooting of deputy
marshal over year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL HOLDS
FULL SWAY AT DIXON, ILL.
The Rev. w. A. Sunday, One Time
Professional Ball Player, Draws
Crowds From Many Towns.

Dixon, Ill. Feb. 23.-A religious
campaign, such as the town has new
er known. is being carried on by the
Rev. William A. Sunday, an evangelist.
who 20 years ago was professional
ball player. The meetings are in a
tabernacle erected for the purpose and
seats 1000 persons. Delegations are
present from several towns. 1t is ex-
pected there will be excursions from
Rockford. Elgin, Pontiac and many
other places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

governments engagements to inden-
nifty the victims of the deplorable in
c!dent"
Report f. Forwarded.
The report viii be sent today by
special messengers to the Russian and
British governments. not because it is
liable TO notifications az the instance
of one or other Of the governments. the
commissions decision being without
appeal but the commissioners do not
wish the powers interested TO learn
through the press Of the last public
sitting and the conclusions. There is
nothing in this preliminary communi-
cation or report except an act Of def
erence.
The public sitting for the reading
Of the conclusions will probably be held
Saturday-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

London. Feb. 23.-All unofficial re-
ports of the conclusions of the North
sea commission concur in stating that
Admiral Baron Won Spaun. the Aus
trian commissioner. who, with Rear
Admiral Davis. the American commits
sioner, was appointed 10 draw up the
report. saws that Admiral Rojestven-
sky was justified in firing. believing
his fleet was in danger. and that un-
der the circumstances he was right to
act as he did
Are Believed
These reports are believed here. No
reference was made to the presence or
absence of japanese torpedo boats in
the North sea which, IL viii be recall
Cd, the Russians maintained they saw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
SEE EVIDENCE OF
CRIME IN A FIRE
New Jersey Woman's Burned Body
Found in Ruins of Her
Home.

Montclair, y. J., Feb. 23.-Mrs Ross
was burned to death, her coachman
is missing and five houses were de
stroyed in a fire in High street today.
The police are making an investiga-
ton. fearing the fire was incendiary
and that a murder was committed.
No trace Of the coachman's body
was found in the ruins The police
have begun d search for him. Mrs.
Hannah r. Ross was a wealthy octo-
genarian and resided alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

ject, which has been sent to all the
states, boards of trade, chambers of
commerce and other commercial Or
ganizatiOns in the United States and
some Of the leading bodies of similar
nature abroad.
VIII He Presented TO Congress.
The circular gives the resolution
adopted by the Massachusetts state
board which, it says. will be present
ed to the president. secretary of state
and to the senate of the United
States and suggests similar action to
be taken by other commercial bodies
in this country and Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

Topeka, Kans.. Feb. 23.-The house
has refused to adopt a resolution pro-
viding for submitting TO the voters
at the next general election a PROPOSE
tien to amend the constitution so that
Legislators viii not be allowed to accept
railroad passes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
A SUCCESSOR TO sAMMIS
Roosevelt Names Collector Of Reve-
nue. for Northern Iowa.

Washington. Feb. 23.-President
Roosevelt has decided 10 appoint \.
&. Smith. Of Storm Lake, Iowa, col
lector OF internal revenues for the
northern district OF Iowa TO succeed
j U. Sammls. resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
SEVENTY YEARS A MINISTER
Southern Methodist Dies Leaving 1Io
Grandchildren.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb 23.-Rev
Joshua GOdbey, a minister of the
Southern Methodist church. is dead.
aged 90. He had been a preacher 20
years. Five of his sons are ministers.
He is survived by 10 grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
STUYVESANT EISH SEES
SERIOUS DIFFICULT TIES
WHITES AND BLACKS
WILL Be SEPARATED
IN KANSAS SCHOOLS

Topeka. Feb 2S.-Gov. Hoch has
signed a bill providing for separate
high schools for whites and blacks at
Kansas City, Kans. The whites de-
manded separate schools as the result
of the stabbing of a white pupil by
negro boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
VERMONT JURIST
FOLLOWS HIS WIFE
Johnathan Ross Dies of Injuries
Sustained When She Was
Killed.

st. Johnsbury, VT. Feb. 23.-Johna-
than Ross. former chief justice of the
state supreme court and former Unit
ed States senator, died today of in
juries received last Tuesday when his
sleigh was struck by train and Mrs.
Ross was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
New Jersey Town sufers.

Cape May. y. J.. Feb. 23.-Twenty-
one buildings in the heart OF Cape
May Court House, the county seat Of
Cape 8lay county were destroyed b.
hre early today The loss Is $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
BOWLERS MEET AT
LOUISVILLE NEXT

Milwaukee. Feb. 23--The Ameri-
can Bowling congress reconsidered
and decided 10 meet next year N
Louis vile. The vote was unanimous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
IRVING CANCELS
REST OF HIS TOUR

London. Feb. 23--Sir Henry Irving
has suffered 2 sight relapse and has
cancelled the remainder Of his pro
vinCial tour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
FRENCH HONOR WASHINGTON
Speakers Advocate Federation of
World at Banquet.

Paris. Feb. 23.-Yesterday. for the
first time. Washington's birthday was
celebrated in Paris by Frenchmen
enthusiastic admirers Of the first
president OF the United States. At
banquet last evening in celebration Of
the anniversary. N. Frederic Passy
presided and speeches were made for
the speedy return OF peace and the
establishment Of a parliament Of na-
tions and the federation Of the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

10 receive such communications as
may be made by the executive.
Washington, Feb. 3.-Stuyvesant
Fish, president of the Illinois Central
railroad read a statement before the
senate committee on interstate com
merce which has the railroad rate bills
under consideration. He gave an eX-
haustive review of changes that rail
road securities have undergone in var
ious parts of the country. calling atten-
tion particularly that the great ma
jority of stock is held in the United
States, whereas a number OF years
ago it was held abroad.
Sees Many Difficulties.
Discussing the Esch Townsend bill
he devoted considerable time to the
subject of practical as well as constitu-
tional difficulties that would be en-
countered by the interstate commerce
commission if il attempted arbitrar-
lily to fix railroad rates according to
authority given it by the bill. Fish
said that to fix equitable rates, that
would not discriminate in favor of one
party as against another the commits
Grafton railroad rates in Canada and
Mexico and water rates from ports of
the United States to ports abroad.
simply Can't DO IL.
This cannot be done by the inter
state commerce commission or any
other body of men," Fish asserted.
Congress cannot delegate to a com
mission authority to fix water rates on
the ocean except within the three
mile limit"
Want Indian Information.
Washington. Feb. 23-Upon CON
vening today the house adopted reso-
lutions calling on the secretary of the
interior for information as to wheth-
er any Indian appropriations or funds
has been expended for the support OF
any sectarian Indian schools also re-
questing the Foster Oil company to
lease in the Usage reservation and
of the approval of the same.
SENATE Agrees for Lower TarIn.
Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate
committee on the Philippines today
a favorable report on the
house bill revising and amending the
tarlU laws OF the fnlupplnB lSldHu9.
PnSses Canal Bill.
Washington. Feb. 23.-The senate
passed the Panama canal bill without
material amendment. At l o'clock
the Impeachment trial of judge Swayne
was resumed.
Add 10 Appropriations.
Washington. Feb 23.-The naval ap-
bill as agreed upon by the
senate committee today carries $100.-
33G. .S79. an increase OF $422,520 over
the house bill For increasing the
number of petty officers and men OF
the marine corps 1905, 600 is added.
OIL I.rn-e Again.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 23.-AnOthcr
in the Usage oil lease incident
developed yesterday when Represen-
tative Stephens, of Texas introduced
A resolution calling on the secretary of
the interior 10 furnish the house with
a copy Of the Foster lease and Of all
giving dates Of approval or
rejection and all correspondence on
the subject.
Another resolution introduced by
Stephens asks under what act Of con
gTess the Foster lease was made and
under what authority of law sub-leaseg
were approved.
The secretary is asked whether this
was not the first sub-leases 80 ratified,
and whether ne rad not previously re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
Tells Senate Committee
That Rate Fixing is
impossible.
MUST GOVERN SEA
Senate Agrees With House Pro-
vision to Lower Phil
ippine Tariff.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The president
has issued a proclamation oonVening
the senate in special session March .
to receive such communications as
may be made by the executive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
80 Last Evening.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 23.-At 3
O'Clock last evening IS bruised, black
ened and disfgured bodies had been
recovered from the ilI-fated Virginia
mines in which the explosion occurred
Monday.
in the slope, and as the diggers ad-
vance the bodies further in the mine
are found To be worse burned and mu-
tilated than those nearer the exterior.
No hope is now held out that any of
the men can be alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
FIND S3 BODIES
Seven More in Sight at Alabama
Mine Where Explosion
Occurred.
BLOCKS RESCUE WORK
Must Be Stopped Till Pumps Do Their
Work-Funerais of Many
Victims.

Birmingham. Ala, Feb. 23.-Eighty-
three bodies of victims of Mondays eX-
pIosion have been taken from the Vir-
ginia mine. Seven more are in sight.
After they are removed the active work
of rescue will cease and the task of
pumping the mine will begin, as it is
to rescue the other bodies
on account of the water. Funerals of
scores of victims took place today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

advanced divisions on the left flank.
on Tuesday with a strength of not
less than eight battalions they attack
I'd the outnosts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
Ru.~Ian Omccr. on way Home.

Newchwang. Feb 23.-Numbers of
paroIed Russian officers who took part
IN the defense of Port Arthur. claiming
they are on their way 10 their homes
in Siberia. have reached here from
Shanghai. and will go hence TO Sing
mountain From the latter place they
Journey to Mukden in carts. travelling
at night so as 10 avoid Chinese ban
dts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
NEGROES OWN $500, ,ooo,O 900
Since Civil War Race Has Acquired
$4,000 Fanns.

Tuskegee. Ala. Feb. 2S.-The 18th
annual session of the Tuskegee negro
conference began here yesterday.
President Booker T Washington
spoke on the progress of the race since
the civil war. \ statement shows that
since the war the race has accumu-
lated 5000, 100000 in property in the
United States. In - southern states
more than l7& 600 farms are owned by
negroes. who support 2S,o00 church
es.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
TIE Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight; minimum temperature
tonight will be above freezing point.
temperature, 7 a. m, %; $3.50 p. m, 81.
JIM. SHER1ER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
.apr - Rua.Ian-

Tsinkhetchen. Feb aS.-The Jana
nese continue - press the Russian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23

Washington. Feb. 23.-The naval ap
preparation bill as agreed upon by tn.
senate committee today carries 800.
33G.S79. an increase Of 1922, $50 Over
the house bill. For increasing the
number of petty officers and men OF
the marine corps 1905, 900 is added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
.rcat Naval BnttIe Imminent.
Japanese After Islands.

Port Louis. Mauritus. Feb. 23.-Thcre
Is an unConfirmcd report that the Jap
ancse agents are negotiating for the
purchase or lease of certain islands
near the Seychelles group. for coaling
stations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-23
Japan Proposed Mediation.

II is reported here that the proposal
for mediation by friendly power came
from the japanese side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
GUESTS ARRIVE
 FOR INAUGURAL
UNCERTAINTY SEEMS TO EXIST AS TO WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY-PRoMISES TO BE BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.

Washington, March 2.-Thirtysix hours before the time set for the inauguration ceremonies to begin, finds thousands of visitors in Washington ready to honor President Roosevelt and Vice-President- elect Fairbanks. They have been pouring into the city all day and evening.
 Quite a number of organized bodies of civilians already have arrived and eth CTS are looked for on the later trains to- night. The great majority, however, both of individuals and organizations, will reach the city tomorrow. The weather has been exceptionally fine during the day. Many of the electric illuminations were displayed for the first time tonight and their appearance was very pleasing and effective.
 They were largely in evidence along Pennsylvania avenue, which Is to be the main route of tho great inaugural parade. At the pension office where the ball of Saturday night is to take place, the decorators are still at work on the court of the building, and their efforts promise to reveal a brilliant artistic effect. But the most interesting question at present Is the weather for Saturday. As to this there apears to be just a slight tinge of uncertainty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
pr. Shops Restorative.
BROTHER IS HANGED
 FOR KILLING WOMAN
ADOLPH BLOCH SAYS HE KILLED MRS. PASSENGER AND IS FILLER WITH REMoRsE AT BROTHERS CONVICTION.

Washington, March 2.-"My God, that't my brother. He never killed that woman. l am the murderer. l s;.ouid have been hanged instead of Eugene cried Adolph J. Bloch today, in a frenzy of remorse interrupting companion at the steel mill in Cannonsburg, V 70 was reading to him an account of the hanging of Flu gene Bloch at Allentown on Tuesday He Is in the Washington county jail tonight. awaiting a hearing on the charge of the murder to which he has confessed and for which his innocent brother has been executed. He is a German Jew, 26 years of age. and formerly lived in Phiadel- phia. His brother was hanged for the alleged murder of Mrs. Kate Falsinger on August 6, 1923.
 Adolph Bloch declared to the authori- ties today after the item had been read to him that he himself had killed Mrs. Falsinger, and that the brother who had been hanged was guiltless. Bloch is a mill worker, reads newspapers put little, and says he knew nothing of the trial, conviction and execution of his brother until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Fertilizer Sales Fall of.

A comparison of the figures shows that the sale of commercial fertilizers in Geor- gia for the months of January and Feb urary, 1905, are 40 to 50 per cent less than the sales for the same months of 1904. Commissioner of Agriculture o. B. Ste vens declines at present to give out the figures, though he will probably make statement within the next few days. The figures furnished by the railroads as to the amount of commercial fertilizers hauled, also indicate a similar reduction in the amount ordered for use this year. These facts would seem to indicate that the farmers have determined to follow the principles laid down by the Southern Cotton association and make a big cut in the amount of fertilizers to be put on their land this year. However, nothing definite can be predicted yet, because very little of the land has been put in shape for planting because of the recent long spell of cold weather. and 1t may be there will be boom in the sale of ferti- lizers in the next two months. The off, cials of the agricultural department hope not, but still there Is a possibility of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 TO HOLD ELECTION
PRATT CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE MEN WILL HAVE ANNUAL ELEc- TIcN OF OFFICERS TONIGHT AT CITY HALL.

Pratt City. March .-(speeia1.)-The Pratt City volunteer fire department will meet tomorrow night at the city hall for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. A president. a chief aid a secrs.ary are to be named.
 The indications point to the election of John Meagner as chief. Sam Foley, who has been acting chief since the re- moval of Dave Richards from Pratt City, declines to offer for the place. Mir. Foley states that his business will not permit him to devote the time and attention to the office it deserves. MT. Meagner has already been endorsed for chief by hose company No and 1t Is probable that the other companies will follow suit.
 Jack Mills, the present president of the department, In case he offers for re-elec- ton, will probably not be opposed.
 So far no one has been mentioned as the successor of John Meagner as see- retary In the event he Is elected chief.
 At the meeting tomorrow night some important business will come before the body in addition to the election of officers and a large crowd will probably be pres ent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
What To Do
 For Heart Trouble.
Back Up My Advice with this Remark able Offer-A Full Dollars Worth of my Remedy Free to Prove That
 I Am Right.

ask no reference, no deposit, no secur- ity. There is nothing to promise, nothing to pay-either now or later. To any heart sufferer who has not tried my remedy Dr. Shoop's Restorative-I will gladly give free, not mere sample, but full dollar bottle.
 I am warranted in making this unusual offer because mine Is no ordinary rem edy. It does not vainly try to stimulate the heart. Such treatments are worse than useless. It goes straight to the cause of all heart trouble-the heart nerves-and strengthens them and vitalizes them and restores them. Then that is the end of heart diseases.
 For the heart itself has no more self control than a common sponge. It is mads to beat by a tender nerve so tiny that it is scarcely visible to the naked eye. Yet ten thousand times day this delicate nerve must cause the heart to expand and contract.
 The heart is about the size of your clenched fist. Open and close your fist a dozen times, even, and you will see the monstrous labor this little nerve must do
 The heart nerve is only one of the branches of the great sympathetic ner- vous system. Each branch of this system is so closely allied with the others that weakness or irregularity at any point Is apt to spread. Heart trouble frequently arises from Stomach trouble through sym pathy, and Kidney trouble may also fol- low. For each of these organs is operated by a branch of these same sympathetic nerves-the inside nerves.
 The bond of sympathy between the nerves that operate the vital organs has a useful purpose as well. For what will cure weakness in one branch will surely cure weakness in every branch--what will restore one center will surely restore them all.
 There is nothing new about this-noth- ing any physician would dispute. But 1t remained for Dr. Snoop to apply this knowledge-to put it to practical use. Dr. Shoops Restorative is the result of a quarter century of endeavor along this very line It does not dose the organ or deaden the pain-but it does go at once to the nerve-the inside nerve-the power nerve-and builds it up and strengthens 1t and makes it well.
 If you have heart trouble and have never tried my remedy, merely write and ask. will send you an order on your druggist which he will accept as gladly as he would accept a dollar. He will hand you from his shelves standard sized bot tie of my prescription, and he will send the bill to me This offer is made only to strangers to my remedy Those who have once used the Restorative do not need this evidence. There are no conditions no requirements. 1t is open and frank and fair It is the supreme test of my limit less belief. All that I ask you to do is to write--write today.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
CHILDREN BURNED BY
 EXPLODING POWDER
Two Boys May Nos Recover From in- Iuries-Night Policeman h.
 jured By a Fall.

Gadsden, March 2.--(Special)- )-An ac- cident which may prove serious occurred yesterday at the ore mines of Hammond Bros.. few miles above the city in which three boys and a girl were badly burned. The children, whose ages range from to IA years, of age were playing near an old powder magazine on the mountain and found a can of powder which they broke open and pouring out quantity threw it on a fire they had near by. The powder flashed up and quickly commit nicated with the can when it exploded with a deafening report and the children were burned and bruised about their faces and body. Two of the boys are in a dangerous condition and may not survive the accident.
 An unknown white man was run down and ground to pieces early Wednesday morning metween Caldwell and Whitney by the Alabama Great Southern north bound passenger, the news being brought to Gadsden by passengers on the train. It seems that the old man lived near one of the above named stations and was walking along the side of the track with
 
 neared him the engineer was mortified to see the old man step into the center of the track. The engineer shrieked out a warning, applied the breaks and re- versed his engine but to no avail and the man was run down. His name could not be learned.
 A verdict for ST, ,500 damages was rem dered against the Alabama Steel and Wire company in the city court yester- day afternoon in the case of the admin istrator of a man named Cahill. who sued for $25,O00 for the death of Cahill. who was an employe at the steel plant while it was being constructed and was the first man to be killed
 D. L. Garner, night policeman, hap pened to a serious accident last night while in the discharge of his duty. A call was sent in from residence on Forest avenue that burglars were break ing in and officers Garner and Single ton mounted their horses and left in a gallop for the scene. As the officers were going up the hill on Forest avenue Gar ner's horse stumbled and he was thrown violently to the ground. rendering him unconscious for some time. An examina- tion by his brother officer showed that he was badly hurt and he was taken into the home of a doctor nearby. where der was out of place and his leg above the knee was split open, requiring sev- eral stitches to close 1t up. MT. Garner had a narrow escape from breaking his neck and will be laid up for some time.