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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
BICELOW HAD CHARGE OF MILLION
DOLLAR E. H. BROADHEAD ESTATE
Heirs Start Investigation to Learn if Funds Are
Intact---Banker Used All Private Fortune
FirSt---Cashier Still Missing.

Kingston. y. Y. April 2S-Franll G..
Bigelow. the Milwaukee bank presi-
dent, 5 executor of the estate of the
late E. H. Broadhead, of Milwaukee,
estimated worth $1,000 1t is un-
derstood its securities are under the
direct control of Bigelow Kingston
heirs are now asking that an investiga-
tion be made TO ascertain whether
Bigelow has made improper use Of any
of the Broadhead trust funds
business Normal.
Milwaukee. April 26.-The excite
ment in banking circles caused by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
PAWNBROKER CANNOT IDENTIFY SMITH
CROWD FIGHTS TOHEAR PATTERSON TRIAL

New York, April 26.-When the trial
of Nan Patterson opened today the
first witness was a representative of a
prominent arms manufacturing con
Germ. who identified the revolver which
has figured in the case as a weapon
made by his company.
New York. April 26.-Pawnbroker
Stern was called in the Nan Patterson
case. The broker failed to identify J..
Morgan Smith as the man who had
bought the revolver with which Young
was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
PRIEST TAKES GOPON'S WORK.
FRESH PROTESTS SENT FROM INTERIOR
Teamsters TO Revive Strike.

The situation in Russia is extreme
" strained Besides conditions in the
towns Russia is confronted by terri
bic agrarian movement and class hat
red is growing. 1t is absolutely neces-
sary to cOnvoke the representatives of
the people
St. Petersburg. April 26.-Private
dispatches of an alarming nature have
been received from cities and towns
along the Volga, saying all the dock
laborers have struck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26

St. Petersburg. April 26.-Father
Gopon has a successor in the person
of a priest named Nineholas, who has
been making great stir among the
workmen. addressing them nightly in
various parts of the industrial dis
tricts. His influence is considered so
dangerous further meetings were pro-
hibited.
Borissoglebsk. European Russia,
April 26-The local bOurse has tele-
graphed to Interior Minister Bouligin
as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
ELECTRICITY RUNS INCUBATOR
Indian Territory Mans Hen Fails Him
and He Uses Light Bulb.

Muskogee, /. T, April pa man
here has demonstrated that electricity
makes a good incubator. H. NJ. Vance
had been expecting great results from
a setting of eggs that promised well
until two days before the time for
Matching. Then the hen. after break,
ing all the eggs but three, refused to
sit on them. Mr.. Vance took the three
eggs to a nest in the house and placed
an electric light bulb in the nest and
turned on the current. In 30 hours
the eggs Matched out three as fine
chickens as any old hen ever clucked
to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26

defalcaJion of Frank &. Bigelow late
president of the First National bank
has entirely subsided and business has
again assumed normal conditions. In
terest Low centerS in the capture of
former Assistant Cashier Henry e
Coll who is believed To have left the
city.
spent own Fortune First.
A director of the bank stated today
that as the investigation of the bank 5
affairs goes on facts are revealed which
so To show the defaulting banker spent
his entire personal fortune before tam.
pering with the banks funds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
JOHN HAY WILL NOT
RESIGN AS SECRETARY
CabIegrann Announces He Will Soon
Return to Take Up
Duties.

Washington. April 2G.-John Hay
VIII return to Washington and resume
the Office of secretary of state This
Information is based upon a cablegram
received by tha state department from
the secretary himself. which indicates
MS purpose 10 resume his position as
premier IN the cabinet some time next
month. In the message Mr.. Hay indi-
Gated he had practically recovered his
heath, and he gave instructions re-
gardins several International matters
which required his personal attention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
TARIFF PACT WITH
GERMANY WILL END
Trade Relations Will Be Altered March
But Teutons are Ready to
Make New One.

Berlin. April 26.-The imperial gov
eTnment. preparatory to excluding the
United States from the privileges of
the new reciprocity treaties signed re-
Gently With seven European states. has
formally notified the American govern
ment that the tariff agreement be
tween Germany and the United States
will terminate March next. the day
the new treaties 20 into effect. but that
Germany stands ready 10 negotiate a
reciprocity treaty with the United
States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26

labor not allied TO the present unions
would be given the preference by the
Employers Teaming association.
Teamsters to Revive Strike.
At ;ha same hour in which the meet
ing of the employers was held a ses-
sion Of the Teamsters' Joint council
was in progress at SO Madison street.
President Shea delivered an impas-
sionate speech and as a result the un-
ions representative voted TO continue
or 'rehabilitate." the teamsters' strike
against Ward * Co This action was
taken Just before midnight.
Though the action of the teamsters
was not known to the employers when
the latter reached their decision, it
was conceded among them that their
own radical stand might result today
in a deadlock of teaming in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26

New York. April 26.-There was a
wild scene in the corridors around the
court room this afternoon. Men and
women. fighting for admittance after
the noon recess. blocked the passage
ways, tore each others clothes and so
jammed the entrance that Recorder
Goff. and attorneys and jurors had the
greatest difficulty in making their way
through the struggling crowd to the
court room.
Mrs. Morgan Smith, Nan Patterson 5
sister. was called To the witness stand
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
KEEP OUT OF CHINA
American Minister Said to
Have Opposed Foreign
Occupation.

Marseilles, April Pa steamer
which arrived here from the far east
brought a copy of Echo de Chine which
says upon Chinese authority the Amer
lean minister ar Pekin recently inform
cd the Chinese foreign Office Of his op-
position to any further foreign ocCupa-
ton Of territory within the three north
ern provinces OF China and that he
would invite all the ministers at Pekin
to strongly support China to this end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
TEXT BOOK
LAW PASSES
Measure Provides for
Uniformity and Fixes
Price in State.
SHOT FIRERS' BILL
Has No Opposition in Senate
Other Important Leg
iSlati0n.
SHOT FIRERS' BILL

Springfield. H.. April 26.-The house
today passed the uniform school text
book bill. which establishes uniform
schools of the state outside of Cook
county, and fixes the price of books.
Doubling salaries.
The bill doubling the salaries of
members of the Legislature was also
passed. as was another authorizing the
garnisheeing of county and city Off
GERS salaries.
The senate sent Houses and Towns
local option bills to committee and will
stand pat on bill No. %.
shot FirerS' Bm PASSES.
The shot tirers' bill passed the sen
ate today rs to o.
session short.
The senate was in session an hour
yesterday, and during this time passed
n large number of bills. among them
the following being the most impor-
tant: Haas bills amending the stat
utes in reference TO the West Side park
district in Chicago; the committee bills
providing for safety appliances in
trains and the inspection of the same:
Bars amending the law in reference
To widows dover; Trautman s. pro-
viding for an additional humane officer
at East st. Louis: Egan's. providing
for pension fund in the public library
in Cook county; Barr's, giving the Hi
nois and Michigan canal commission
ers the right to sell riparian rights
along the Des PLANES river. GIacklin's.
making Saturday afternoon a half holi-
day in Chicago; and the practice com
mission eXempting active newspaper
employees from jury service.
HensOn's bill regulating the grant
ing of state certificates and to permit
county superintendents to suspend the
operation of the state certificates in
their county, failed of passage. recciv-
ing but 25 affirmative votes.
Particle Claim Dismissed.
Nearly an hour of the session of the
house was occupied with dispute over
the Particle claim against the state.
and motion to strike out the enact
ing clause carried. The bill now goes
to third reading. when it will again be
bitterly fought. with a good chance of
ultimate defeat
Lindley's bill abolishing the Illinois
Industrial School for the Blind at Chi
cago passed. a number of house an.
preparation bills were advanced to
third reading and a number of senate
bills were read the first time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
DELUGE STRIKES DALLAS
Trinity River OVerfiows, Submerging
the Western Half.

Dallas. Texas. April 20 Heavy
rains have caused the Trinity river 20
overflow at Dallas. cutting of the
western half of the city from the main
part Of town. Residents Of the low
land suburbs have had 10 move. as
their homes were flooded All other
rivers are out Of their banks and much
live stock has been drowned. Railroad
washouts are numerous and all trains
delayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
LOEB GOES INTO
THE MOUNTAINS
Paws Second Visit to President
Three Bears Slaughtered
Yesterday.

Glenwood Springs, Colo. April 26.--z
Secretary Loeb left here today to pay
a second visit 10 President Roosevelt
al his camp in the bear country OF the
Rockies. The secretary took vii him
a number of documents for tho .Jresl
dents signature. daily papers, plans
for the return trip, etc. Loeb expects
to return tomorrow. Three bears were
killed Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
LEGISLATURE OUT
OF EQUITABLE CASE

Albany. y. Y. April ga futile
attempt was made in the assembly TO
day 10 introduce a resolution calling
for joint legislative investigation OF
the affairs Of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
TOWN THREATENED
BY FOREST FIRES

Gaylord, Mich. April 26.-Atlanta,
county seat of Montgomery county. 80
miles east of here is threatened by for
est fires which have caused heavy
loss in some of the best hardwood tim
Der lands of the state. located about
Atlanta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
SHORT IN ACCOUNTS $4,000
Jackson, Mich, Building and Loan
Treasurer Skips Out.

Jackson, Mich. April 26.-A warrant
was issued today for the arrest of Ed
ward c. Aldrich. treasurer of the Ex-
celsior Building & Loan association of
this city, charging he is short in his
accounts $4,000. Aldrich. who is also
city recorder. has been missing since
Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
OIL KING REPLIES
John D. Rockefeller Answers Part
of Statements of Rev.
GLADDEN..
PICKS FLAW IN ALLEGATIONS
Speaks Of "GarbIed Report" as Basis
for the Doctors At
tacks.

New York. April 26.-Smarting un-
der the criticisms of Rev. DR.. Washing
ton GLADDEN.. John d. Rockefeller has
made spirited reply.
The doctor had attempted 10 make
out a case of perjury against the oil
magnate. but the latter declares there
is no basis of truth in the charge, which
ne explains for the first time.
Mr.. Rockefeller smartly raps DIR.
GLADDEN. for making so serious charge
without adequate investigation and
hints that a possession of facts is nee
! essary before public accusations are
launched.
Mr.. Rockefeller's reply is given out
by Starr J. Murphy. his private coun-
sci. and contains the following:
I'm his latest attack upon Mr.. Rookie
feller DR.. Washington GLADDEN. seeks
to make out a case of perjury. and in
doing so assumes paternity for false
hood which has been frequently pub
! lished during the last 10 years, and I'M
til now never answered.
DR. GLADDEN. says: The South I'm
provement company was one of the
| schemes invented by the Standard Oil
magnates to plumber their competitors
and enrich themselves The organiza-
tion and the methods of this company
were abundantIy proved in court, and
the company was driven out of busi-
ness.
Words Under Oath.
a few years afterwards. before a
committee of the New York legisla-
ture. Mr.. Rockefeller. under oath. took
part in the following coiloquy:
| There was such a company
- have heard of such a company.
/ You were not in it,
! "'"I was not"
Mr.. Lloyd appropriately adds SO
help me God" On the same day anoth.
er of the former trustees and one of the
closest associates of Mr.. Rockefeller
being asked by a congressional com
mittee who made up that South I'm
provement company. named as among
them the principal members of the
Standard Oil company and at the head
Of them all stood the name of John D.
Rockefeller
DIR. GLADDEN. makes much of his DO
sition as an original investigator and
says that it is within the power OF ev
cry intelligent man TO find out from
the original documents whether the
statement is true or not
But, unfortunately. his statement i:
untrue. and his whole charge of per
jury rests upon a garbled report"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
THROUGH DERAILING SWITCH
Passenger on Chicago & Erie Wrecked
and Several Hurt.

Marion Ohio. April pa Chicago
d Erie westbound passenger was
wrecked today, two miles west of the
city. by running through derailed
switch Baggagemaster Samuel Selby
was badly injured and three other
trainmen and six passengers slightly
hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
[. & N. RAILROAD Is
REPORTED LEASED

New York. April 2G.-It is reported
preliminary papers have been signed
leasing the Louisville & Nashville rail
road TO The Atlanta Coast line The re.
port has not been confirmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
Big Cut in Window Glass Price.

Hartford City Ind. April 2G.-The
American WinGow Glass company. OF
trust, which makes window glass by
blowing machines. has announced a
cut in prices o. 30 and 40 off the liz
price. which make the estimated cost
Of the glass per box about 73 cents
less than the human blower concerns
can make it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
DISCOVERED RIVERS SOURCE
Col. GIazier, Who Explored Mississippi
Dead at Albany, ". Y.

Albany y. Y. April 26.-Col. Will
lard Glazier. author. soldier. and ex-
piorer. is dead u, his home in this city.
heart disease being the cause, aged 65.
In 1881 he made a claim 10 the discov-
cry of the real source of the Mississip-
nj. a small LAX south of Lake ltasca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
DYNAMITE KILLS
FIVE AUSTRIANS

Philadelphia. April 26.-One man
killed, and II others injured. four fat
ally by an explosion OF dynamite tolay
on a farm. nea- DowningtOu. % miles
from here. The men were all Aus
TRANS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
MURDERER USES A HAMMER
Tailor at Grundy Center. Iowa, Beats
Wife's Skull In.

Grundy Center. Iowa. April 20
With a hammer William Koobs a tail
or. beat his wife's skull In today and
then attempted suicide. The woman
will die. The man was crazed with
morphine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
CHRISTIANS MEET
Y. M. c. A. ard Y. w. c. A. Hold
ing Two Important
Conferences.
FORMER is INTERNATIONAL
Observing at Paris Semi-Centenniai of
ORGANIZATION - Women at
Detroit.

Paris, April 26.-The Worlds con
ference of the Young Mems Christian
associations which is celebrating the
semi-celtenniaI of the establishment
of the international alliance of the as
sociations. was opened this afternoon
in the Charity Bazaar building. Over
1000 delegates representing 20 nations
are present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
Rev. Darlington Made Bishop.

New York. April 26.-Rev. James
Henry Darlington. D. D.. today was
consecrated as bishop Of Harrisburg
Pa. al Christ Protestant Episcopal
church. Brooklyn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
For Receivership in Equitable.

New York. April 26.--It is reported
in Wall street today a plan has been
formed to press receivership proceed
ings against the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society in the federal courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
Gather at Detroit.

Detroit. April 2G.-Young women
from all parts Of the United States ar
rived in Detroit today to attend the
10th biennial convention of the Ameri-
can committee federated with the
Worlds Young Women's Christian as
sOciation. which will be in session here
for five days. Routine business con-
sumed the time of the opening SEA
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
Noted Alienist Dad

Ann Arbor. Mich. April 2s.-Dr
William Edwards. superintendent of
the Michigan asylum for the insane.
and a prominent aIienist. died today
from heart trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
BEST TIME FOR A COLLIER
5rutUs Arrives After Trip of But 81
DAYS From Singapore.

Norfolk. Va. April 2G.-The United
States naval collier Brutus. Capt. Hen
bricks. has arrived at the Norfolk
navy yard only 81 days out from Sin
gapore. having made the quickest trip
on record for al American collier from
the far east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
CONVENTION is MONOTONOUS
Pennsylvania Republicans Put up
Ticket by Acclsmstion.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 2S.-The re.
publican state convention today nomi-
mated a state ticket by acclamation.
headed by ] Leeplummer. of Hol-
daysburg, for state treasurer. The
platform indorses the national and
state administration and the last leg
islature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
THE WEATHE r

N Threatening weather, with prob
ably showers tonight and Tbursday;
not much change I'm temperature. Tenn
Perature mt n. M, 81; at $3.50 p. M, O..
}. VI. sHERIER. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-26
Were BrIiIsherE.

Hongkong. April 2G.--It now trans
pirts that the warships sighted off Lin
ting island by the steamer Calcha:
were British, not Russian, warships.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
The Daily Sentinel soc per montl

The Daily Sentinel SOC per month.
No. 3 was two hours late this after
noon.
Conductor Harry Lights was in the
city this morning greeting friends.
coming in last night from Dragon,
Utah. He returned to Utah at noon.
Bert Parsons who had his leg
broken in tine runaway accident Sun
day night. is getting along very nice
ly and will be able to be out on
crutches in a few days.
The meeting of those Interested in
the organization of the athletic foot
ball team will be held Wednesday
evening at the Red Trunk store.
Quite number of the young men are
very enthusiastic over the movement
and strong eleven will doubtless
be organized.
"All Hallowe ems Eve The night
of nights for young folks and lovers
and that irrepressible small mis-
chievious boy will be out after the
mantle of darkness has covered the
earth seeking what and whom he may
devour. Nail down your property or
it may be in another state ere tomor-
rows sun rises.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Coming Election Poll

Special to The Sentinel
New York, Oct. 3I.-A corps of re-
porters for the World We're sent to
the main arteries of travel during the
rush hours last night to take a straw
poll of the coming election. Nearly
three thousand were asked to cast a
ballot in one hour. The figures show
that William r. Hearst has not lost
any of his strength as indicated by
the Worlds poll on Sunday, and that
Jerome is far in the lead
This is the result:
For mayor, McClleland, 1904:
Hearst, 1912.
Betting odds on Mayor McClelland
dropped today to two and one-hall
to one.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
ENrERTAINs 4 FEW FRIENDS.

Last evening Miss Pearl Osborn,
at her home on North Fifth street
was the hostess at n party given in
honor of her visitor Miss Maudlin,
who leaves for her home near Pueblo
today after very pleasant visit In
Grand Junction.
The party was in the nature of a
Halloween entertainment, the guests
participating in a number of the old
time frolics that attend Halloween.
A very elaborate luncheon was
served late in the evening in very
pretty manner. The house was taste
fully decorated.
It was a very happy evening for
all present The guests were Misses
Eta Lapham. Elizebeth Ramey.
Olive Mann, Estelle Walker, and Miss
Maudlin, and Messrs. Harry Smith,
Vern Lee, S. b. Lacy, Pearlee John
son and John Groves.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Deep Impression

Special to The Sentinel
Warsaw, Oct, 31.-The imperial
manifesto, granting a constitution tc
Russia. made a deep impression on
the populace The news of the mani.
festo spread rapidly and there was
universal rejoicing. The military pa
trolls have been withdrawn.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Life Sentence

Special to The Sentinel.
st. Louis. Oct. 31-Frank w.
Card, formerly conductor living at
Como, Colorado. plead guilty to the
charge Of numbering Mrs. Buelah
Graft, for whom he had forsaken his
wife and was sentenced by Judge
Arnold TO SO yeare imprisonment.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Along Moffat Road

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 31.-A drug
company has been incorporated here
with 100000 capital. and will con
duct a chain of drug stores along the
Moffat road. c. f. Gray of Denver,
viii handle the Western business.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Longmont, Colo, Oct. 31.-one of
the worst snow storms in the history
of this vicinity has been raging here.
A large crop of beets is still in the
ground and if hard freeze comes.
large percentage will be lost. There
are now eight inches of snow on the
level
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Loveland, Colo, Oct. Snow is
now ten inches deep. A freeze is
feared. One third of the beet sugar
crop is still in the ground and the
farmers are afraid that heavy
freeze Will ruin IL. Considerable
damage has been done to tn shade
and fruit trees.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
New Trial Wanted

Special TO The Sentinel
Council Bluns. Ia. Oct. 3l.-Hear-
ing on the motion of the plainun for
a new trial in the Dorrel-Burns suit
was begun this morning before the
district court
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Sick Hendnche Cured.

Sick headache is caused by dis
ordered condition of the stomach and
is quickly cured by Chamberlain s
stomach and Liver tablets. For sale
by all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Roosevelt on Land

Special TO The Sentinel
Washington. Oct. President
Roosevelt came ashore at the navy
yard at 1895 this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Fort Collins. Colo. Oct. 3t.-Au
the potato growers are depressed ON
account of the great snow. 1t is
estimated that one third of the pota-
to crop and one-half of the beet crop
are still ungathered and if hard
treeze comes, both crops may be a
total loss
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
Doings, from Denver

Denver Oct. 3l.-Incorporation
papers Tor the following companies
We're filed here today: 90 10
NE ne Siliton Lumber company. W.
Foster, capital 10000. Grand NM.
tion; The Ramey-Udlock Investmant
company, j. H. Ramey. L. G. Rame,
and E. E. Udlock. Capital S16'000
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Denver, Oct. 31.-The storm broke
last evening and the weather is now
clear and warmer, with a rising tenn
fell in all
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31
State Special News

special to The Sentinel
Monument' Colo, Oct. 31.-The
showstorm is not welcomed by the
ranchmen who fear that il may he
followed by freeze. IL is estimat-
ed that one-third of the potato crop
is sttll in the ground.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Denver, Oct. 31.-The ticket
brokers We're yesterday denied writ
OF supersedeas applied for in the SUI
preme court. The opinion was by
Juuse steele and was concurred in by
lhe court The men committed to
!all VIII now have to rmain there
supreme court.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-31

Greeley, Colo. Oct. Sl.-Four
inches OF snow are on the ground
The prospect is for a severe freeze
If it occurs, one-third of the potato
crop, which is now in the ground
viii be frozen.