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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
STANDS AS 1T is
Spooner Law to Govern Isthnnian
Canal Until End of 59th
Congress.
SENATE EXTENDS THE TIME
Several Conference Reports on APP
preparation Bills are Accepted
at Last Moment.

Washington. March 3-The house
agreed to conference reports on the
Indian and postOffice appropriation
bills, which finally passes the meas
ures.
The conference report on the naval
appropriations bill was adopted, which
finally passes the bill.
The senate today, 90 to 0, agreed to
resolution extending until the 59th
congress the provisions of the SpoOner
law providing for the temporary gov
ernment of the Panama canal zone and
for the prosecution of work on the
canal.
Canal Bill in Peril.
Washington, March AT the final
meeting of the conferees on the Pan
anna canal bill yesterday after the SEN
ate conferees had reported verbally
the inability of the representatives OF
the house to get together and were
sent back to try again, the futility of
attempting a compromise was admit
ted and the conferees decided to ask
for their discharge.
If this decision is accepted by the
two houses, and it is the general i'm
preston that the effect will
be to kill the canal bill entirely. In
der the Spooner act it is conceded that
the president is empowered to ga
ahead with the construction of the
canal.
Statehood May Fall.
Numerous conferences on the state
hood bill again failed to bring about
an agreement by which legislation for
either one or two new states may be
had at the present session. The con-
ferees adjourned without any PROPOSE
ton having been advanced during the
day that even approached promise
of ultimately compromising the diff
culties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
NICHOLAS PROMISES RUSSIAN
PEOPLE VOICE IN GOVERNMENT

crisis if this is the emperor's final re.
sponse to the practically unanimous
demand of the intelligent classes for a
voice in the government. They de,
clare the result can only be disastrous.
Rejects Demands.
St Petersburg, March 3.-The work
mems demand that the government
pledge itself to release 5000 workmen
who have been arrested since Jan. %
and engage that the members of the
mixed commission should have abso-
lutte freedom of speech and immunity
from arrest on account Of the express
sion Of opinions and that the proceed
ings of the commission should be
published uncensOred have been re-
jected by the government, as antici-
pated.
Make Many Arrests.
Warsaw, March 3.-The police made
many arrests during the night, includ-
ing Stanislaus Lubiczk, editor Of Kur-
jer Kodzienny. one OF the best known
persons in Warsaw.
May he Assassin.
st. Petersburg. March 3.-The po-
lice at Tsarskoe SelO. who. since the
assassonatiOn of Grand Duke Sergius.
have redOubled the ordinary precau-
tiOns for the protection Of the imper-
ial family, have arrested a suspect
who claimed that he is a nephew OF
Gen. Fock. but whose papers are ir-
regular, and who was found TO be
armed with a heavy loaded revolver.
An investigation is on foot.
Present UItImatum.
st. Petersburg, March 3.-The work
men of St. Petersburg yesterday pre-
ssnted their ultimatum 10 the czar and
asked for a reply at noon today.
The workmen demand the release of
1900 woTkmen who have been arrest
ed since Jan. %, freedom from ar
rest unhampered speech at the ses-
sions Of the mixed commission, full
publicity Of the meetings Of the COM
mission, and the abolition of the cen
sorship. It is not expected that the
government will grant the conditions
demanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
In the Police Court.

John Beatty, who refused to pay for
a meal he had eaten at the Crown res
taurant, was fined $25 for drunkenness.
He went to Jail.
Nick John and Kergealo Takles,
Greek railroad laborers, were fined $5
each for assault and battery. The of
fense was committed last December
but they got out of town. They re
turned yesterday and were arrested.
The warrants were sworn out by two
of their cOuntrymen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
pes Moines River is Hiah,

Keokuk Iowa. March 3.-Because of
the ice gorge the high water in the Des
Moines river is flooding the adjacent
Missouri bottom lands, cutting a new
channel Alexandria, Mo, will be in
undated in case the water overflows
the Egyptian level, which is threat
pOpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
COOK SUSPECTED
An Wing, Employed by Family for
Years, May Have Poisoned
Mrs. Stanford.
PLACED UNDER SURVEILLANCE
Chemist Finds Enough Poison in Soda
Bottle to Kill 652
Persons.

San Francisco, Cal, March 3.-The
Call publishes a dispatch from Homo
lulu this morning which says Bertha
Berner, Mrs. Stanford's secretary, has
named All Wung, a Chinese cook who
has been employed at the Stanford s
home over 20 years, as. the person
whom she suspects of placing the
strychnine in the carbonate of soda.
All Wung, with other servants in
the employ of Mrs. Stanford are now
closely confined in the Stanford man
sion by privaUe detectives under the
orders, it is said, of the personal attor-
ney of the Stanfords. Besides Ah
Wing there are two other Chinese SER
wants and a hOusekeeper at present
in the house.
Contained 662 Grains.
San Francisco, Cal, March 3.-The
receipt by the acting chief of police of
a cablegram from High Sheriff Henry,
of Honolulu, stating that there were
no less than 662 grains of strychnine
in the bottle of bi-carbonate of soda
from which Mrs. Jane Stanford took
a dose shortly before her death has
aroused the detective force of this
city, and every effort is being made to
discover who placed the poison in the
medicine. Police believe the bi-car-
Donate of soda and the strychnine
were purchased here and secretly
into the bottle by a person
connected with the Stanford house
hold.
Would XIII 852 Persons.
DR. w. G. Stevens, medical expert,
made this positive statement: six
hundred and siXty-two grains of
easily would kill 662 per-
sons. The maximum dose administer
ed is only one-fifteenth of a grain,
grain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
KUROPATK|N BENDING EVERY EFFORT
TO DRAW ARMY OUT OF RANGE OF FIRE
SAYS CONFESSION
WAS JUST A JOKE
Adolph Block Now Denies Killing Wo'
man for Which Brother Was
Hanged.

Washington, Pa, March 3.-Adolph
J. Bloch, who last night confessed TO
having murdered Kate Falsinger at
Allentown. for which crime his broth
er. Eugene, was hanged this week,
took it all back today. He said he had
never been in Allentown, and the story
was intended as joke. The authori-
ties are making a thorough investiga-
fiOu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
lis BARELY SAVED
Balfour Cabinet Sustained by
a Majority of % in House
of Commons.
WOULD FORCE RESIGNATION
British People Said to Have Become
Tired of the Policies of the
Present Ministry.

London, March 3.-The Balfour cab
met mustered a scant majority of only
| "A votes on a division in the house
of commons last night On a vote
taken a few minutes before, with a
reduced attendance, the ministry had
a majority of 26.
The vote by which the Balfour cabi-
net so narrowly escaped overthrow
came while the commons was sitting
as committee on supply. The major
ity of &c was received with a burst
of cheering and loud calls of resign, -
resign"
Commons Tire of BaIfOur.
Pressing the advantage of Mr.
Lloyd-George, the advanced liberal,
moved to report progress, declaring it
was evident that there was split in
the ministerial ranks, and that the
commons were tired of of Mr.. Balfour
and the ministry.
Premier Balfour retOrted that if the
commons were tired of him it was an
easy matter to secure a riddance.
A division was then taken, the re-
suit being 167 to 191 in favor of the
government. This majority of "a was
greeted with renewed cries of 're-
sign"
New British Navy Program.
A memorandum of the navy esti-
mates issued last night shows the es-
Inmates for 19O5-19O6 to be $166,945,-
600. against $184,445. 900 for the cur
rent year. The admiralty proposes to
build during the year one battleship,
four armored cruisers, five ocean go
ing torpedo boat destrOyers, one ocean
going torpedo boat destroyer of an eX-
perimental type, II coastal torpedo
boat destroyers and II submarine.
boats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
MISS PORTER is MARRIED
Civil Ceremony at Paris Unites Her to
DR.. Edwin Mende.

Paris, March 3.-The civil marriage
of Miss Elsie Porter, daughter of the
American ambassador. to DR.. Edwin
Mende was performed today. Only
members of the families and intimate
friends were present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
walIace's Home is offered.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 3.-Henry
Wallace, son of the late Gen. Lew Wal
lace, has offered Water Bubble" Gen
WalIace's country place. to the govern.
ment for a fish hatchery. The farm
contains several large artificial lakes,
a keepers lodge, and hatchery equip
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
New Trl.cltx Publication.

The first issues of the Open Shop
Advocate. devoted to the interests of
the employers and employees Of the tri-
cities" has appeared. II is issued
monthly by the Independent Publish
ing company of Rock Island. Charles
w Churchill is the editor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
CONTEST HUNG UP
Doubtful When Cooke.McCas-
krin Case Will be Report
ed to House.
CHAIRMAN FOR INDEPENDENT
Latter Makes Public Speech-Says
Votes Have Been Bought Here
For 25 Cents Each.

Springfield. H.. March 3.-(Special1
1t is doubtful when the Cooke -McCas
krin contest will be reported to the
house by the elections committee, if
it is not reported at once.
Chairman Daily. of the house cleo
tions committee today stated that ii
was his belief that McCaskrin was en-
titled to the seat
He may be holding the McCaskrin
case as a club over the democrats to
prevent the recounting of the ballots
in the Wilson-BOwles case.
McCaskrIn Addresses Meeting.
McCaskrin addressed a largely at
tended meeting of independent voters
in Odd Fellows hall in this city last
night in the interest of Morrow, the
present republican city clerk, who is
running as an Independent candidate
for mayor.
Morrow refused to go into the re-
publican primaries. claiming things
were all fixed" for the nomination
of David Griffiths, the present nomi-
nee of that party.
Red Hot Speech.
McCaskrin made a red hot speech
He was frequently applauded. He de-
nounced vote buying and selling in
round terms. and told now votes were
openly bought in Rock Island for %
cents per vote.
Mr. McCaskrin arrived home from
Springfield this afternoon. The facts
of the matter are that the incident is
closed so far as 1 am concerned" said
Mr.. McCaskrin to an Argus representa-
tive. 1T is up to the committee to
move-I have nothing more to say
and if it does act, it will not be hostile
to me. The circumstances that have
developed have simply established the
validity of my claims. They cannot re-
move me now"
DeneeB Not Pleased.
The Springfield Register intimates
that Gov. Deneen is not pleased with
the treatment given Attorney General
Stead's opinion on cumulative voting
in rejecting it in the Wilson -Bowles
contest. thereby setting a precedent
for the COoke-McCaskrin case favoring
Mr.. Cooke. and that the governor will
endeavor to bring the house to see as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
oratorieal Contest Tonight.

This evening, beginning at o'clock.
there is to be held at the local high
school the contest TO determine who
are TO represent the school in several
contests outside the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
BINGER HERMANN
UNDER CHARGES
CONGRESSMAN indicted for the Destruc-
tion OF Public Rec
: ords.

Washington March 3--Congressman j.
Binger Hermann was today indicted by
the federal grahd jury on the charge OF
destroying psif. lie records. The specific
charge is he destroyed 35 letter-press
copybooks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Bar Association Meetino.

The County Bar association will
meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
at the court house. The meeting is
for the purpose of considering the new
law library for the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Battle May be Most De-
cisiVe Conflict of
the War.
L0SSESALREADYH HEAVY
JapS Make Two Unsuccessful
Assaults on P0utiIoff
Hill.

st. Petersburg March 3.-Accordine
to the latest information from the
front the battle is now general and OF
the most desperate character, the
loss being extremely heavy on both
sides during the preliminary fighting
Although not officially admitted it is
regarded as certain Kuropatkin is di
recting all efforts to the withdrawal ol
his army to Tie pass. 1t is now prac
tically a rear guard action but the task
of extricating himself is proving very
difficult.
Twice Assault Hill.
Sakhetm. March 3.-Stubborn fight
ing has been in progress all day long
Four Japanese divisions are about II
miles west of Mukden
The Japanese today made two in
fantry attacks on Poutiloff hill but
were repulsed. They have resumed
bombardment of the hill.
Is Not Decisive.
Nogi's Port Arthur veterans are par
ticipating in the fighting. The losses
on both sides are heavy and results in
decisive.
A report that a detachment of Japa-
nese cavalry has appeared at Sinmin-
tin is confirmed.
Retake Forts.
The Japanese attacked the Russian
extreme left wing at two points as
well as at Gauto pass where during
the morning Notifications previously
abandoned were recaptured by the
Russians.
The bombardment of the Russian
positions on the left and right fianks
continued while the Japanese swept
Poutiloff hill with at least $500 shells
from siege guns and mortars.
Towards evening the Japanese ad-
vanced on the right wing where stub
born fighting continues.
Turning: Movement Checked.
Though the Japanese are pushing
forward on the left bank of the Hun
river the Russians are maintaining a
stubborn defense. The four Japanese
divisions engaged in turning the Rus
sian right on Liao river today reached
Sandipu about II miles from Mukden.
Russian reinforcements were sent out
and checked the advance. The Japa-
nese attack on the position east of
Erdagou at o'clock this morning was
repulsed.
Defeated in Two Assaults.
Under cover of artillery fire and
mist the Japanese opened an infantry
attack on Poutiloff hill at Z o'clock
this morning but were beaten off. A
second attack at noon was similarly
repulsed after which the Japanese re-
sumed the bombardment of the hill
with siege guns preparatory to making
a fresh assault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Defeated in Two Assaults.
DECISIVE BATTLE OF
THE WAR PROMISED:
100000 MEN FIGHT

Oku's Headquarters, March 1-De-
layedD-There is every evidence both
sides are preparing for what may
prove the decisive battle of the war.
Possibly a million men will be ready
TO move when the battle begins.
The battle must be fought before
the spring thaw comes. The Japanese
troops are in excellent health and
spirits.
The japanese mail forces this
morning advanced under cover of a
heavy bombardment on Chantan and
neighboring villages. reaching a point
100 metres from the Russian trenches.
Hundred Guns Used.
The japanese opened a terrific bonn
bardment on the entire line using 100
enormous guns The fire was directed
against the Russians defenses OF the
villages on both sides of the railway
and great damage was done The
Russian guns were quiet for the first
time in months. Evidently they were
unable 10 respond
Fight In snow storm.
Kuroki's Headquarters. March .
Delayed The battle is progressing E
favorably for the Japanese. although a
snowstorm is swirling over the hill
tops. The Japanese made great gains
by night advances against the Rus
sian position on the extreme left and
they occupy part of the first line oi
the triple line of defences in the hill
beyond the Shakhe.
Capture Mountains.
The Japanese right forces rushing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Turks Lose Towns.

Constantinople. March 3.-The towns
of Aab and Yerim. southwark of Sa-
naa, Arabia. have fallen into the hands
of the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Rescript Signed This Afternoon
Contains Hope For His
Subjects.
STRIKERS DEMANDS REFUSED
Appeal From Emperor For Support
in War Policy Falls on
Deaf Ears.

St. Petersburg, March 3.-EmPeror g.
Nicholas this afternoon signed re-
script promising the people voice in
the preparation of the laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03

ST. Petersburg, March Sit is Off
cialIy announced an imperial rescriPt
in regard to popular participation in
LEGISLATION will be issued tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Hanes. Railroad Man. De-.

New York, March 3.-Richard Somer
Hayes. the railroad capitalist. is dead
after a lingering Illness, aged 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03

forward under cover of night gained
Ofurei and Taxa mountains, surpris-
ing the Russians and meeting with but
little opposition.
At Ofurei the Japanese entraPped
the Russians, capturing 60. These
were partly dressed in Chinese
clothes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Thousands of People Repre-
senting Every State
in the Union.
PRESDENTHAsM MANY CALLERS
Forced to Abandon Cabinet Meeting
To Receive Congratulations
From Admirers.

Washington. March 3.-WashingtOn
today is in readiness for tomorrow s
Inauguration of Roosevelt Thousands
of people from almost every state in
the union are pouring into Washington
streets, and hotels are crowded with
strangers. The city is in holiday at
tire and all that is now needed is the
prOpitiOus weather that has proved so
often an uncertain factor in the in
auguration scheme
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Holds a Reception.

President Roosevelt's final day be
fore his formal Inauguration TO the
presidency was almost a continuous re-
ceptiOn. So great was the pressure
from visitors upon the presidents time
the regular semi-weekly cabinet meet
ing was abandoned and Roosevelt gave
up as much of his time as he possibly
could spare from executive business to
greeting and shaking hands with call.
erS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03

St. Petersburg, March 3.-An imper-
ial decree commands that lin order
that it may be possible for all our loyal
subjects to be heard directly by the
emperor" the council presided over by
the emperor shall examine and consider
in his name all views and wishes that
may be received from private persons
and institutions in regard to perfecting
the administration of state and the i'm
provement of the welfare of the peo-
pie.
Greatly Disappointed
St. Petersburg. March emperor
Nicholas manifesto reiterating the Rus
sian aspirations in the far east and ap-
pealing 10 the loyalty Of the people TO
turn away from sedition and support
the government in order that projected
reforms may be carried out, has proved
profoundly disappointing TO the liber-
ais.
The latter believe it will not only az
gravate the existing critical situation,
but will likely precipitate veritable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
CnrunItIes Are FeNy.

A tremendous bombardment is be-
ing made westward today. Japanese
casualties in the right army have been
very few compared with the results
gained. Those regiments camping in
open ground or making night attacks
muffled in heavy clothes are put TO the
hardest tests soldiers could endure.
Occupy SaEhaIIen.
London, March 3.-A dispatch TO the
Daily Telegraph from Toxic says it is
reported that the Japanese have occu-
pied the island of Saghalien.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Time Is People,.

He said to his friends that this day
Of all others his time belonged to the
people and it afforded him genuine
pleasure to meet and exchange with
them transient greeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Letter From king Edward.

British Ambassador Durand present
ID the president today personal letter
# congTatulatiOn on his approaching
inauguration and the beginning of the
new administration from King Edward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
TIE Weather.

Fair tonight and Saturday; moderate
temperature; minimum tonight will be
about the freezing point. Temperature
at a. m, 80; at $3.50 p. m, 40.
}. M. SHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03
Fight In snow storm.
Capture Mountains

The Japanese right forces rushing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-03

Only Paper in
O6e County 6Of6
Associated Press
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-01-10
North Carolina Farmers Institutes.

Farmers Institutes will be held
by representatives of the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture
at the following times and places:
Warrenton. Monday. January 9.
Jackson. Tuesday. January 10.
Halifax. Wednesday, January II,
Kinston. Thursday, January IL.
Greenville. Friday, January 13.
Tarboro. Saturday. January IA.
Washington. Monday, January 16.
Roper, Tuesday. January II.
WILLIAMSON, Wednesday, January
18th.
Currituck. Friday. January 20.
Camden. Saturday, January 81.
Elizabeth City, Monday, January
23rd.
Hartford, Tuesday, January "a.
Edenton. Wednesday, January IS.
Gainesville. Thursday, January %.
Winton. Friday. January 81.
Windsor. Saturday. January %.
The addresses and discussions at
these Institutes will be of the high
est practical value, and we earnestly
urge the attendance of all Progress
sive Farmer readers in the commu-
mites visited.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-01-10
In Worse Condition Than Those Who
Have Cotton to Hold.

Messrs. Editors 1.-THE boys" are
all making such a hallabaloo just
now about cotton-holding cotton
that / arise to remark that it looks to
us as if it's only the fellows who are
able to hold cotton, and hold it with
both hands, like Diggs did his type
writer (the machine, not the maid),
that are raising all this howl, and all,
too, because our "Jim Wilson's"
clerks have figured it out that this
year the cotton crop got grown.
Now it's passing strange that these
same bowling fellows have been bend
ing every energy in trying to make
this crop they planted; they planted
all their best land in cotton, bought
all the fertilizers the trust would
sell, and worked hard all the year to
make it. Now they kick, and kick
high, just because they succeeded.
No. 3: While I am on the floor l
want to tell you kickers about a place
where they are not kicking or hold
ing much cotton. In Laurel Hill
Township, Scotland Neck, on June
10th, last, the major portion Of
that whole township was swept clean
by hail-not a thing left in the fields
except a little corn, and that looked
like it had been through a shredder.
Two DAYS after the storm the fields
looked like the sea beach, and the
hail fell in such quantities that it
actually served to chill the ground
so that the cotton that was planted
over. took so long to start to grow
that the frost caught it before it
could mature. In one place in the
shade the hail stayed on the ground
eight days. Consequently no cotton
of any consequence was made; big
plantations that formerly made up
wards of one hundred bales made
about ten. Lots of the tenants didn't
make enough cotton to pay the rent
first promised. So, brethren, our
troubles are in another direction.
viz: we need a few more bales to add
to the big crop.
But you meet these same fellows
and chat with them. and you'd never
know about their troubles unless you
would inquire. They are not kicking,
but their faces are to the front.
Moral: It seems to be imaginary
or light troubles that cause kicks.
Scotland Co., n. @. P.