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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Totals

Chicago, July 2O.-The wave of in
tense heat which held the country east
Of the Mississippi in it's grasp for sev
eral days. causing hundreds of deaths
and untold suffering to millions, has
been thoroughly broken. Reports from
all sections today tell of a distinct fall
in temperature. which Is. with cooling.
refreshing breezes prevailing and hu-
midity greatly decreased. affOTding
grateful relief to sweltering and perish
ing humanity
New York, July 0.-NotwiChstand-
ing that the temperature in the city
was about 10 degrees lower than yes
terday, there were 21 deaths and many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
SOMETHING WRONG
IN A CUBAN TOWN
Investigation Of Municipal Affairs by
the Government Is Re-
sisted.

Havana, July 20.-Gen. Jose Miguel
Gomez. fusion candidate for president,
is charged with causing various diff
culties for the government in the prov.
ince of Santa Clara of which he is gov
ernor. A commission sent by the in
terror department to inspect municipal
affairs of the town of Vueltas has
been prevented from doing so by the
alcade and squad of rural guards has
been sent to the scene 10 force the
carrying out of the governments or
ders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
JAPS ARE HERE
Baron Komura and Other Peace
ENJOYS Ar
rive.
WHITES VIEWS UPHELD
Russian Representatives. Interview
Seems to Be Histor-
ical.

Seattle, Wash, July 20.-The steam.
er Minnesota, with Baron Komura
head of the Japanese peace commits
sion, and party on board, passed Ia
toosh island at 5 D. m. The steamer
will arrive at Port Townsend at Il
o'clock and remain there for the night.
Whites Views Indorsed.
St. Petersburg, July 20.-The inter
view of the Associated Press with NJ
Witte on Monday last was telegraphed
back TO st. Petersburg from New York
and was printed throughout the EN-.
pire. This morning it was receiving
high commendation from the press
with the exception of the extremely re-
dictionary Sviet and Moscow Gazette.
The Bourse Gazette declares the bulk
of the Russian people share Whites
views which are of historical import
ance.
Novoe Vremya heartily endorses NJ.
Whites statement that Russia does not
covet peace at any price and that both
parties in Russia would unite 10 resist
terms which might threaten the fu-
ture of the country.
Is StIII for War.
The Sviet. whose voice is still for
war to the last ditch, saTcastically lik-
ems his departure to the pilgrimage of
a Russian princess who travelled to the
far Steppes to make obeisance to the
chief of the golden horde. The Sviet
concludes that peace is incompatible
with the dignity of the country, which
is not yet defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
EVERYTHING WRONG WITH FLEET

Formosa, and Admiral Rojestvensky
had difficulty in preventing the mutin-
GERS from seizing the greater part of
the squadron.
Did Not Obey Orders.
Admiral Rojestyensky saw from the
outset of the battle that the Admiral
Seniavin and the Admiral Apraxine
were not Obeying orders. They only
fired when he sent torpedo boats to
them, and threatened to sink them un-
less they Obeyed.
Almost simultaneously with his re-
moval TO the torpedo boat. Admiral En-
quist disappeared, Admiral Voelkersam
was killed. Admiral Nebogatoff, who
was unpopular with his sailors, was
obliged TO take command. Then the
rout began. Admiral Nebogatoff's or
ders were ignored. 1t was every one
for himself. The crews of some ships
threatened to kill their officers unless
they surrendered.
Russian survivors Taken Prisoners.
Toxic. July 2O.-Admiral Dewa re
ports that Russian lieutenant and l3
marines formerly belonging TO the bat
tleship KniaZ Souvaroff recently land
ed from a boat at Enduma Point, on
the Island of Sakhalin. and were taken
prisoners According TO their state
ment, they were ordered TO navigate
the British steamer Oldhamia TO Vladi-
vostok. but encountered a dense fog
and ran aground on Uryish island
They set fire TO and abandoned the Old
hamia June II. An officer of marines
with II men took the boat and made
for Korsakoff. but they have not since
been heard of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
SWEDISH SINGERS MEETING
Arrive in Chicago 600 Strong for Con-
Venton.

Chicago, July 20.-Members of the
American Union of Swedish Singers
from all parts of the United States
have arrived in the city TO attend the
annual convention, which will open at
the Auditorium this evening. The first
business session of the union was held
this morning. when the eastern dele
CATION met at the Svithiod Singing
club. 176S Wrightwood avenue, and the
western branch at the Swedish Glee
club, 470 La Sale avenue. Another
concert will be given at the Auditorium
tomorrow evening and Saturday morn
ing the final business sessions will be
held. In the evening there will be a
banquet at the North Side Turner hall.
Six hundred delegates have arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
A HEAvY1 BANK FAILURE
OCCURS AT KANSAS CITY
INJUNCTION IS
GIVEN TO GRIFFITHS
IN BASEBALL SUIT

Cleveland, July 2O-Judge Ford in
the common pleas court today enjoined
Garry Hermann, Ban Johnson. Harry
Pulliam. and John Bruce from trying
Howard c. Grimths of New Jersey. on
the charge preferred against him of
attempting TO form an organization
among five of the stronger of the minor
leagues for the purpose of waging war
upon the American baseball league.
The hearing on the injunction was
set on next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
HAND OF ASSASSIN
AGAIN IN RUSSIA
Attempt to Slay Constantine Pobie-
donostef is Frust-
rated.

st. Petersburg, July 2O.-An attempt
to assassinate Constantine Petrovitch
Pobiedonostseff as he was alighting
from train was frustrated by the
prompt seizure of the would-be assas-
sin. The latter is held pending an in
vestigation by the police.
st. Petersburg July 2O.-Reports of
an attempt TO shoot Constantine Petro-
witch PobiedonOstseff. chief procurator
of the holy synod, at Tsarkoe-Selo sta
tion. as recounted by the Associated
Press last night, have been confirmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
HIGGINS CALLS FOR
AN INVESTIGATION
JUSTICE HOOKER
IS UPHELD BY
THE LEGISLATURE

Albany. n. Y, July 2O.-Tne ques-
ton Of the removal from Office of Su-
preme Court Justice Warren B. Hook
er. came in final form before the legis-
lature today, when the committee on
judiciary presented to the assembly a
concurrent resolution calling for the
removal of Justice Hooker on the
ground that he "has been wilfully gull
~ of a corrupt, unlawful, and immoral
act"
The defeat of the resolution was as
sured when 46 votes were recorded
against il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
ROJESTVENSkY IN REPORT OF
HIS DEFEAT TELLS OF POOR
SHIPS.

Paris, July 20.-According to the ST.
Petersburg correspondent of La LibeF-
te. Admiral Rojestvensky, in his report
OF the battle of Tsushima straits.
which resulted in the practical annihi-
latton of his fleet, says his ships were
bad. They had been not only hastily
but dishonesty built. The thickness of
their armor did not agree with the Off
cial figures in the case of any vessel.
Moreover. il was of inferior quality.
The admiral says the shells were
bad. TwO-thirds of them did not ex-
plOde. None of the ships was able TO
carry the necessary coal and none of
them attained the guaranteed speed.
The engines and boilers were poor and
always required repairs
Mutiny; FourteeB Executed.
Two thirds of the crews. including
those OF Vice Admiral NebogatOff' S
squadron, were incapable. The gun
ners were ignorant of the elementary
laws of firing.
A mutiny occurred while the feet
was at Madagascar, and Il men were
executed. Admiral Rojestvensky had
to train guns on two of his ships, the
Admiral Seniavin and the Admiral
Apraxine. to restore order. The crews
had decided secretly to surrender 10
the enemy This was discovered too
late
There was another mutiny on NicS
Admiral NebOgatOfTs squadron near
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
JAPANESE ADVANCE
GROWING IN ENERGY
Investment Of Vladivostok Actively
observation-disclosures Sends
Help.

Russian Headquarters at Front, July
20.-The japanese advance from Korea
is taking on a more energetic charac-
ter. and is being pushed toward Mou-
san. Nangan and Hasagewa. The Jap
anese seem to have received reinforce
ments from Oyama's main army in
front of Linevitch. The landing of
Japanese near Vladivostok would not
be surprising and their operations ap-
pear to be concentrating in that direc-
ton. The Japanese advance in the
island of Sakhalin has reached Vladi-
YoStok.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
HARRY LEONARD
CAUGHT IN WEST
Expert Counterfeiter Who EIuded De
tectives II Years Must Finish
Prison Term.

Los Angeles, July 20.-After success
fully eluding United States secret ser.
vice men for over II years. J. b. Greg
Ory. alias Harry Leonard, expert coun'
terfeiter and escaped convict, has been
captured here and turned over TO the
United States authorities to serve out
an unexpired term of seven years in
the federal prison at Detroit, Mich.
For eight months he has been living
with his wife in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
MANY REQUESTS IN
WILL OF JOHN HAY
Brothers and Sisters Remembered
Handsomely by the Late
Statesman.

Washington, July 2O-The will of the
late Secretary of State John Hay was
filed for probate today. His brother.
Leonard Hay. and sister. Mary Hay
Woolford. are given all the property at
Warsaw and the sum of $25, 900 each.
His brothers, Charles and Edward Hay.
are given $4,000; Harwood Otis Hay.
of Keokuk, Iowa, $4,000. All the rest
of the property is left to the widow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
City National Does Not
Open DO0rS---COn-
troIIer Acts.
BAD PAPER THE CAUSE
This to Amount of S10Q 600 in
C. ]. DeVIin'S Name
Was Held.

Kansas City. July 2O.-The City Ma
tional bank failed to open its doors to-
day The bank held paper of c. ].
Devlin, of Topeka, to the amount of
upwards of 100000. and the failure is
direct result of the closing of the
First National bank of Topeka. of
which Devlin was the principal stock
holder.
Some time ago the controller of the
currency ut Washington instructed the
officers of the City National bank to
repair its capital. This was done by
borrowing from local capitalists. Fol
lowing the failure of the First National
of Kansas City, the capitalists being in
sistent upon the repayment of his loan.
and this demand caused the officers of
the City National to decide upon clos
ing their institution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
MAN WITH $4,000 HELD Ur
Montreal Street Railway Superintend.
ent Escapes After Battle.

Montreal. Que, July 20-Street
Railway Superintendent Lyttle was
held up by highwaymen here last even
ing as he was carrying $4,000 of the
companys funds. He gave battle to
to the robbers, who are believed to be
Italian laborers, and though his horse
was killed under him and he was shot
at several times he succeeded in reach
ing safety with the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
CATCH SUPPOSED DEFAULTER
Alfred Buck, Former Cashier, Taken
at Isle of Pines.

Havana, Cuba, July 2O.-Alfred
Buck, former cashier of the Mapleton
(MinnD State bank, recently was ar
rested at the Isle of Pines under the
name of w. J. McGregor on the charge
of defalcation and will be brought to
Havana for extradition to the United
States. Buck is alleged to have de-
faulted for about $4,000. He is a son
of former Justice of the Supreme Court
Daniel Buck of Minnesota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
PLAN COAL AND IRON TRUST
German Magnates Meet Directors of
Mining Company.

Berlin, July 20.-A gigantic combina-
ton of German coal and iron mines
is reported under way Three of the
greatest magnates in the Essen region
are here to meet the directors of the
Deutsche Luxemburgische, which has
a capital of $6.0O0,OO0 and debentures
of S4,50O,00O. The shares of the min
ing company today recorded a jump of
90 per cent, a rise of SO per cent since
June so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Failure In Milwaukee.
CALL Or. BRADLEYTO PREACH
Head of Grinneli College Honored by
Cleveland Church.

Cleveland, July 20.-Rev. DIR. Daniel
F. Bradley. president of Iowa college
at Grinnell, Iowa. has been chosen as
pastor Of the Pilgrim Congregational
church OF this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
ohio Bank suspends Payment.

Dayton, July 2O.-The Farmers
bank of Spring Valley, Ohio a private
institution owned by George w Smyth,
has closed its doors and a receiver has
been appointed. The assets are $16.-
600. with liabilities in excess. The
failure was precipitated by the recent
closing of the Yellow Springs bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Gen. slackmar's Body in Chicago.

Chicago. July 20.-The body OF the
late Commander-in-Chie Blackmar, of
the Grand Army of the Republic. lay
in state at Memorial hall in the public
library building here yoday for several
hours, and was vieV ID by hundreds of
former comrades this afternoon. The
body was taken to Boston for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
SPENT S1,5OO,OOO ON STRIKE
Vast Sum Oisbursed BY Miners in
Southern Struggle.

New York. July 2O.-Testimony has
been given at the hearing before Com
missioner of License Heating in this
city to the effect that the United Mine
Workers of America had spent more
than $1,500,000 in an ffeort TO win the.
strike which began in the bituminous
coal mines of Alabama and Tennessee
a year ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Aeronaut props Into River.

Clinton. Iowa, July 20.-AerOnaut
Wright of Chicago attempted to sail
across the Mississippi river yesterday
in the presence of 5000 people. The
balloon threatened TO collapse and
Wright cut loose. dropping into the
water He was rescued without diff
Guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
BLACK RUST REPORTS
BOOST WHEAT PRICE
Wild Scenes Are Enacted in the
Chicago Pit in conse-
quence.

Chicago. July 20.-Alleged conhrma-
ton of black rust in wheat fields of
the northwest has sent the price OF
September up 10 SIS here today, an ad-
vance of 3H. compared with yester-
days closing quotations. The bulge
was accompanied by scenes OF much
excitement in the wheat pit, shorts
frantically jOstling each other in at
tempts to secure the coveted grain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
DR.. Eaton Called to Vermont.

st. Johnsbury, Vt, July 2O.-The
members of the North Congregational
church at a meeting last night voted
to invite the Rev. DR.. Edward d. Ea-
ton, president of Beloit college, Wis
consin. 10 became pastor. a commit
tee was appointed To- confer with Dr.
Eaton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
OUENCHES new Workers. THIRST
prostrations reported due to the heat
Advance MIX Price.

prostrations reported due to the heat.
Advance MIX Price.
New York, July 20.-Milk amounting
to the immense total of 100000 quarts
was consumed Wednesday in this city
10 quench the thirst caused by the great
neat wave. In order to procure the un-
usually large quota. dealers were com
PEELED TO advance their price one-quar-
ter of a cent d quart That makes a
one-haIf cent advance to farmers in
the last three weeks. Thus far. con
sumers have not been affected by the
raise.
Much damage is reported by truck
farmers in New-Jersey from the recent
heat and lack of moisture. Peaches are
dropping from the trees and other
fruits are being affected. According 70
the police. at least 100000 persons slept
out of doors last night. enjoying a good
rest in an atmosphere cooled by the
afternoon rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Hinnlnaon Retired.

Washington. d. C., July 2O.-ReaT
Admiral Francis J. Higginson. com
mandant at the Washington navy
yard. was placed on the retired list
Of the navy yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Indiana sresker Seriously ~.

Hartford City. Ind. July 20 Sidney
Cantwell, speaker Of the Indiana house
OF representatives, Is seriously i'll al
his home here His condition is report
ed hopeless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Mrs. HobSon III,

Des MOines. July 2O.-Mrs. Rich
mOnd Pearson HObson. wife of the dis
tinguished hero of the Merrimac. is at
Mercy hospital. Capt Hobson is at
her bedside. Mrs. Hobson was taken
suddenly i'll while passing through
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Me- for Pone Leo.

Rome. July 20.-Solernn funeral mass
was celebrated in the Sistine chapel at
the Vatican this morning in memory
Of the late Pope Leo XIII.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20

lose his place on that committee, if he
remains in the directorate, which is
thought unlikely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Lumber Drivers Lead in
Breaking Back
Bone.
VOTE THEIR PART OFF
Which Course is Followed by
Others of the
Unions.

Chicago. July 2O.-The strike of the
lumber drivers has been declared off
Six hundred striking employees of the
lumber dealers voted almost unani
mously in favor of returning to their
old places regardless of the action OF
their fellow strikers.
Similar Action Expected.
Other local unions of teamsters in.
volved in the prolonged struggle
against the Chicago employers associa.
tion win take similar action by a refer
endum vote if the recommendations of
the teamsters' joint council are car
ried out.
The department store drivers union
will begin voting today on the question
of calling the strike Off
The railway express drivers and
truck drivers will vote on the question
tomorrow night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
ment and storm IkIm Sd.

indianapolis, Ind. July 20.-The in
tense heat and severe electrical storm
which swept over northern Indiana
yesterday afternoon and last night do
ing considerable damage ia agricultur-
al districts, are responsible for six IA
talities. according to dispatches receiv-
ed here from various points. In this
city Mrs Sophia Hukriede, crazed by
the heat, committed suicide by hang
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20

Albany, July 20.-GOv. Higgins this
afternoon sent to the legislature a mes
sage recommending for its considera-
tion the appointment of joint commits
sion to investigate the business of the
life insurance as carried on in this
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Influenced the Move.

It was the action the lumber drivers
had taken without the sanction of the
strike leaders that influenced the team
sters' joint council to adopt the motion
advising the strikers in the other To-
Gals that the time had come TO vote the
strike off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Another Hank Caught.


The only other bank in Kansas City
which was caught in the failure of the
First National bank of Topeka was the
American National bank of Kansas
City, which. it is said holds upwards of
100000 of Devlin's paper. 1t was
stated positively today by a leading
banker that other Kansas City institu-
tions would not permit this bank to
fail. There was no appearance of a
run on other banks at the opening hour
today.
The national bank was organized in
1900, and its capital was 100000. II
has deposits of $1.476.64S. Edward
Crebo is president, and James G. Stream
cashier.
Act OF the Controller.
The bank was closed under instruc-
tions from the controller Of the cur
rency. The controller had yesterday.
it is stated. informed the officers of the
bank that it must take up the 100000
in bad paper Immediately or they
would not be permitted to open today.
The bank was examined last night by
a committee of local bankers, who re-
ported at the meeting early today that
the affairs of the institution were in
such shape they would not feel justi-
fed in extending assistance, although
the holding of Devlin's paper, upon
which no immediate realization could
be made was the prime cause OF the
failure. II is stated of general knowI-
edge that the bank had other bad pa
per and was in a weakened condition.
which had led to a gradual withdrawal
of deposits.
Repairing It's Capital.
From another source il was asserted
that when the City National was or
iered to repair its capital several
months ago. the needed funds were
borrowed. not from local capitalists.
but from certain New York banks. but
what institutions 1t was not disclosed.
Examiner Ames said today il would be
impossible for him to- talk at this time
either regarding this statement or the
other affairs of the bank. The banks
officials likewise declined to issue q
statement just now.
DeDOsitors In Medium circumstances.
The majority of the banks deposi-
tors are persons in medium circum-
two-thirds OF whom live out
side Kansas City. There was no ex-
element at the bank. Less than doz-
en- depositoTs appeared to withdraw
their money
Failure I'm Milwaukee.
Milwaukee. July 2O.-Wilham Ger
ZACH e. Co. malsters. today filed vol
mtary petition In bankruptcy. The liza
Dilities are $4,000; assetsi $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20

Mr.. Jordan has been in the service
of the Equitable for many years. He
was controller almost 10 years. He was
receiving a salary of SIS. goo a year.
He was one of the few directors of the
old board who qualified through the
actual ownership of FIVE shares of the
society's capital stock He was a mem
ber of the executive committee of the
board Of directors, but undoubtedly win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
JOrdnn Ill.

New York. July 2O.-Thomas D. Joi
dan. who has just been removed fror
the controllership of the Equitable sc
ciety. is reported seriously Ill at III
home at Englewood, y. J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Resolutions Presented.

In the senate Senator Armstrong i'm
mediately introduced concurrent res
olution providing for the appointment
of a special joint committee TO under
take the investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Removed by Morton.

Jordan is TO be succeeded. temper
arily at least. by William A. Day. wh'
was the auditor of the United State
treasury for four years when Grove
Cleveland was president. and who
present is assistant attorney genera
OF the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-20
Duty of the state.

The state owes duty to policy hold
ers and beneficiaries beyond that OF
comparing assets with liabilities ant
permitting companies to justify their
existence by an exhibition of satisfac
tory balance sheet and prompt payment
of losses.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-30
SURRENDERS. FUNDS.
Alexander Restores to the Equit-
able Society the Sum
of $25, 1858.

New York, June 26.-Restitution On
the part of Equitable officials and di-
rectors who profited from participation
in the James H. Hyde and associates"
syndicate has begun. President James
w. Alexander started the movement by
sending letter to the chairman of the
Equitable board, Paul Morton, inclos
ing his check for $25,053.22, which.
with the 40,790.54 he turned over to
the cashier of the society February l.
the day previous to his attack on
James H. Hyde-makes the amount ne
has disgorged, $65,S43.54. Restitution
has been already made by James H.
Hyde of his syndicate profits, but six
other directors remain to be heard
from. It was said they, soon would
follow the example of Hyde and Alex
ander and allow the courts to deter
mine the question whether they are en-
titled to the sums SO made.