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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
TAFT AT HAMPTON ROADS
Secretary of War and Party Leave To
night for Washinqton.

Norfolk. Va. Nov. 1.-THE cruiser
Columbia with Secretary Taft and par
ty on board. enrOute from Panama, ar
rived in Hampton Roads this morning
The secretary viii leave for Washing
ton this evening by steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FAIL To CONDEMN CRIDIRON CAME
KIDNAP PAINTING" BERTHA
Men Take Woman ShopIifter and Pick
pocket from kankakee.

Kankakee. H., Nov. II Bertha
Libeke. well known to the police of a
score of cities as Painting Bertha
the shoplifter. pickpocket and all
around crook. has been kidnapped from
the Illinois Eastern hospital by two
men who made good their escape. No
trace of the woman has been secured.
She was committed to the hospital af
ter serving a term in the Joliet peni-
Tertiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Trouble at VIadivostok.

San Francisco. Cal. Nov. IA Via
divostok dispatch to the Merchants Ex-
change says: Serious riots are in pro-
gress. The military has been called
out. Great destruction has been caus-
ed by fire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGE
AGAINST THOMAS LAWSON
KNOW NOTHING
OF CANAL PROJECT
England and Japan Pretty
Thin.

Washington. Nov. li.-There is 1
complete absence of knowledge AZ the
state department. British embassy and
Japanese legations of the existence of
the agreement reported from Mexico.
between Great Britain and Japan TO
build a ship canal by the Nicaragua
route in opposition to the projected
Panama canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Last of Monitors Crew.

Providence. r. l.. Nov. 14.-News
has been received here from Norwood
of the death yesterday of Thomas b.
Wall. aged 60 thought to be the last
survivor of the crew of the Monitor
which fought the Merrimac AT Hamp-
ton Roads during the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
PLATFORM BREAKS
BENEATH MASOMS
Many Injured While Posing for Pho
tograph at Wichita, Kan
sas.

Wichita. Kans., Nov. 14.-Ninety
men. attending the southern Kansas
Scottish rite convocation, were thrown
into a heap by the breaking of a scat
fold on which they stood TO have their
pictures taken this afternoon. Many
were injured. but none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
More Pny for Soldiers.

In addition to increasing the pay of
the rank and file of the army. the war
department has decided 10 reduce the
term of service by one year. The
present pay of the infantry is IL cents
per month and the cavalry II cents
per month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14

Pittsburg Pa. Nov. l4.-There were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
ANTI-AMERICAN
BOYCOTT WORSE
Instead of Being Suppressed in Straits
Settlement, the Contrary is
True.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Cable advices
to the state department from Singa-
pore Straits settlements brings news
that the anti-American boycott in that
quarter, which was thought to be prac-
tically suppressed. has. on the contra
ry. taken on a decidedly serious as
Dect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Fresh Disorders.

Odessa. Nov. 14.-News has reached
here of fresh disorders in the town OF
Krivoirog. government of Ekateriloslav
in which over 100 persons were killed
and the town sacked and half burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
NEGROES TURN THE TABLES
Would Lynch White Charged With AS
saultind a Black Girl

Atlanta. Ga, Nov. At. Il. Justice
white man. was captured by mob
of 1000 negroes here yesterday. and
charged with the criminal assault of
negro girl. The blacks demanded that
he be lynched. A strong force of po-
lice rescued Justice and took him TO
police Headquarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FRENCH STRIKE
IN DOCK YARDS

Paris, Nov 1f--About 5000 govern
ment employees AT the dock yards
struck today at the principal naval
ports
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
"constits" After Hepburn.

Dies MOines, Iowa, Nov. 14.-Repub-
licans in the Eighth district. which
Col Hepburn represents. have peti-
toned Speaker Cannon not TO reap
point Hepburn as chairman Of the in
tersiate commerce committee. because
OF his stand In favor OF the railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
CHADWICK CASE TO
THE SUPREME COURT

Cleveland. Ohio. Nov. I4-Ex-Judge
Wing. counsel for Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick. announced today Mrs. Chad
w;ck's case will De submitted 10 the
supreme court of the United States for
. review by that tribunal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
IoMa Senator critieaIIY bod.

Mason City. Iowa. Nov. 14.-Scnator
4 u. Funk, editor Of the Spirit Lake
Beacon. and leader of the Iowa idea
republicans. Is critically III here and
may not recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
HAS TWO WRECKS
Rock Island Road Has Another
Series of Unfortunate
Accidents
IN COLORADO AND KANSAS
Rockford People Injured When Two
Passengers Crash Together at
Pueblo.

Pueblo. Colo, Nov. 14.-Five per-
sons were injured, three seriously in a
collision between Denver and Rio
Grande passenger train No. 4 and Rock
Island Passenger Train No. 40 in the
Rio Grande yards here The seriously
injured, who were in Rio Grande
coach are:
Miss Edith Robertson, SIS North
Main street. Rockford. H.. leg, face
and hands burned by steam.
r. G. Root. Rockford. H., burned on
hands and face by steam.
Martha J. Davis. Kansas City. Mo-.
burned about face. badly bruised.
Wreck i'm Kansas.
Topeka. Kans.. Nov. 1.-THE loco
motive. tender and one car of the fast
Rock Island east-bound passenger train
No. 46 were derailed early last even
ing near Valencia. Kans.. about IL
miles west of Topeka. The Rock Is
land officials claim that nobody was
killed or seriously injured in the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Former Vice President of
Equitable Admits
the Fact.
COMMITTEES WITNESS
Explains Uses to Which Mys-
terious S685.O00 Loan
was Put.

New York, Nov. Thames II. Hyde,
former vice president of the Equitable
Life Assurance society. was a witness
today before the committee on insur-
% years old and became second vice
president of the Equitable a month af-
ter graduating from Harvard He had
always been brought up TO believe his
life work was to be the legitimate sue
ceSsor of his father. founder of the
Equitable.
Director Two Years Earlier.
He was director of the company two
years before he graduated. During his
fathers illness. James W. Alexander
turned over to him. little by little. mat
ters of detail. He did not receive
salary upon his first connection with
the company. He was offered salary
but declined. The president and vari-
Gus members of the executive commit
tee then suggested that. as he had
qualified himself by two years work,
he should have a salary and President
Alexander in 1900 fixed it AT $50 900.
Raised 10 100000.
In 1902 ne was appointed 10 the
craftsmanship of the finance committee.
For the added responsibilities his sal
airy was advanced to $4,000, and in
1908 10 100000. at which il remained
until his resignation last spring. The
witness never spoke to any of the of
fcers or members of the executive
committee or IN any way suggested
an increase in salary.
Mould Work for Less.
Hyde was asked if he was willing to
serve the company at a 10000 salary
and replied he was and caused a laugh
by remarking he did not think he
could get il anywhere else"
Hyde said the objects of the mysteri-
Gus $GS5. 900 loan by the Mercantile
Trust company to the Equitable Life
was to buy on inconvenient suits. TO
buy up stock OF the Equitable as it
came into the market. and to make po-
litical contributions.
Helped Elect Roosevelt.
Hyde said the only political contri-
button of which he knew was that of
$25. 600 10 Cornelius \. Bliss treasurer
of the republican national committee
i'm the last presidential campaign. This
contribution was solicited by II. c.
Prick. said Hyde.
Raiscd His Part.
Last summer. when the banking de
partment called for the repayment OF
the $685. .0OO. and the Equitable repudi-
ated il. Hyde said Alexander and Jor
mad raised as much as they could and
then he (Hydel made up the balance
of $212.00O. He said he thought he was
generous in this. as he had not receiv
ed any benefit from the loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
rs
Barron, of Boston, Files
Complaint Before
Court
TO APPEAR SATURDAY
Author of "Frenzied Finance"
Comes Back With Same
Charge.

Boston. Nov. 14.-Counsel represent.
ing Charles w. Barron stated To-Day
that after a private hearing Judge
Wentworth of the municipal court. had
decided to issue a warrant for the ar
rest of Thomas w. Lawson on a charge
of criminal libel preferred by Barron.
The case results from statements al
legged to have been made in a maya
zine article by Lawson
Before the warrant had been served
an agreement between the counsel was
effected whereby Lawson is TO appear
in court next Saturday.
BncL Barron.
Meanwhile counsel for Lawson stat
ed the defendant in this suit will APP
ply for a warrant for the arrest of
Barron for criminal libel in matter
printed in market sheets by the Barron
bureau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Calls for Banks Condition.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE control
Ter of the currency has made a call on
national banks for a statement of their
condition al the close of business
Nov. g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Noted Scout is Near Death.

Cody, Wyo.. Nov. 1.-THE condition
of Col ID. Frank Powell, the noted
scout, friend and partner of William
F. Cody. who has been i'll for several
weeks. has become critical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
A BOMB OUTRAGE;
SUPPRESS DETAILS

Constantinople, Nov. IA bomb
outrage was perpetrated today in the
Pera quarter. The authorities will not
permit the particulars to be sent out
al present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
BURIED BENEATH ST. PAUL'S
Honored Resting Place for Founder of
The Y NJ c. A.

London. Nov 1.-THE body of the
founder of the Young Mems Christian
Association, Sir George Williams. was
buried beneath the dome of ST. Paui's
today in the presence of an
immense thrOng of ministers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
REQUISITION is REFUSED
Governor of Colorado Will Not Return
John Larson to Illinois

Denver. Colo, Nov. 14.-Gov Nc
Donald has denied a requisitiOn for the
return of John Larson of Idaho Springs
TO Joliet. H.. for trial on the charge
OF embeZZling $4,000 from the indie
pendent Mining company, of which he
was treasurer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Would work for Less.
Helped Elect Roosevelt.

Hyde said the only political contri-
button of which he knew was that of
$25,000 to Cornelius \. Bliss. treasurer
of the republican national committee
i'm the last presidential campaign. This
contribution was solicited by II. c.
FriCk. said Hyde
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
KEEPS OUT OF union DISPUTES

1,l57 labor strikes during the year
ending Oct. /. 1905. These strikes in
volved 107 PCS men. of whom 90, $50
were benefited and Stops worsted The
strikes cost the unions in loss of wages
81. 517,291
These were the notable figures pre-
scented in the report of Secretary Frank
Morrison, presented yesterday after
noon before the American Federation
of Labor
The secretary's report admits that
the figures are not complete. They do
not include the Chicago teamsters'
strike, nor the strikes of the iron and
steel workers, mineworkers, painters.
and textile workers. The strike of the
textile workers alone involves 10000
persons and cost 100000.
The annual report of Treasurer John
B. Lennon showed that for the fiscal
year ending Oct. l. 1905. the income
of the American Federation of Labor
from all sources had been s3OS.435 and
the expenses s19G.170. leaving a bal
ance on hand of s112. PCS. OF this bal
ance $4,000 is deposited in five banks
at Bloomington. H.. and drawing per
cent interest.
President Gompers' Address.
In his annual address President Com
pers quoted figures showing that there
are 1.79G labor unions affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor. OF
this number lis are International
unions. aggregating 27,000 local unions.
One of the most important recon-
mendstions made by President Com
psrs was a system of insurance against
/ illness. unemployment. loss of tools
experimentation. travelling. and death
Another recommendation was for
the establishment of trade union
schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Robert Whitehead Dead.

London Nov. l4.-Robert Whitehead
inventor OF the torpedo which bears
his name. died today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14

They pointed out to him railroad rate
legislation logically meant the lower
ing of rates. This. they contended, will
be followed by lessening the earning
power of railroads. and consequently
the reduction eventually of the wages
of railroad employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
University Presidents Table
Resolution DepiOring Bru-
taIity of Sport.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE Associa-
ton of Presidents of State Universe
ties were unable to come to an agree
ment today on the question of endors-
ing or condemning foot ball as played
in American colleges. A resolution
''deplOring the brutality and waste of
time" resulting from the game as it is
now played was probably permanently
tabled.
Officers Elected
Officers were elected as follows:
Northumberland r. Jess, Univer-
sity of Wisconsin.
Secretary and Treasurer-George f..
Fellows, University Of Maine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
FILE A PROTEST
Railway Men Given a Hearing by
President Regarding Rate
Regulations.
FEAR WAGES WILL BE CUT
Five Unions Including Practically All
Operating Employees of the Coun-
try, Represented.

Washington, Nov. 14.-An earnest
protest was made to the president to-
day against the proposed railroad
freight rate legislation. The protest
was filed by representatives of five
great labor organizations connected
with railroading - engineers, firemen,
conductors. switchmen and trainmen.
Members of the delegation which call
ed on the president represented the
several organizations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
SPENT NO MONEY
Mayor Mcclellan, of New York,
Submits Statement Re-
garding Campaign.
NOR DID He CONTRIBUTE
Defense TO Be Based Upon Decision
Which Judge Parker Wrote While
on Bench.

New York. Nov. lin a certificate
filed yesterday in the county clerks
Office, Mayor Mcclellan asserts he
spent nothing in the recent campaign.
He says: Il contributed no money.
nor did | spend any money, directly or
indirectly. by myself or through any
other person. in aid of my election
McCIeIIan's Attorneys Meet.
New York. Nov. 14.-At a meeting
last night at the Office of former Judge
Alton b. Parker, at which were pres
ent ~ attorneys. all of whom have
been retained to represent Mayor Nc
Clellan tomorrow, when the board of
county canvassers will meet. ii was de-
cided to rely entirely on existing cleo
ton decisions and the law as il is re
corded in the statutes. Parker pointed
ont that there was only one question
involved. and that was covered by a de-
cision of the court of appeals written
by him. He said that it was a danger
Gus practice to open ballot boxes, and
in his opinion was not within the prov
ince of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Join Nationalist Movement.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 14.-Private and
reliable reports from Warsaw say THAI
all the parties there are joining in the
nationalist movement. following the
tactics of Finland. for Il complete
strike. So long as their attitude of
passive resistance continues the issue
will be one of endurance
The danger is that the Poles may
provoke an active measure. which
would mean nothing short of civil
war
Ii would be extremely difficult un-
der the present circumstances to at
tempt 10 withdraw any troops from
European Russia. The number of
troops i'll Poland, however, is sufficient
to cope with the situation. With the
Polish 'quadrilateral," Novogeorgie
vsk, Warsaw and Evangorom on each
side of the Vistula. and Brest on the
Bug, there are over 600, 900 troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14

chosen by the nonchristian clergy has
not yet been decided
Thus about One-quarter of the mem
bership of the council of the empire,
which hitherto has been entirely APP
pointive, will be chosen on an elective
basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
VIII Remit $4,000. 900 Taxes.

The council of the empire decided to
remit portion of the land payments
due next year by the peasants in prov
inces affected by the famine. The
peasants. since their emancipation in
1861, have been paying installments on
lands allotted to them. The council
also decided to remit entirely the pay
ments for 1906 due on land held by
peasants killed during the war The
amount RENTED totals $13.000,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-14
Meyer Says No Danger.

Washington, Nov. 14-Ambassador
Meyer, who is in Washington. has in
formed the officials in his opinion there
is no danger of injury to Americans or
American interests in st. Petersburg
at the present moment.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Holding Cotton.

New Orleans, Jan. 20.-The most
bullish set of statistics SO far Issued
this year by the local cotton ex-
change were those showing the
weeks Into sight," aud the re-
ceipts and shipments up to noon
today, as complied by Secretary
Hester. The into sight for the
week was 1862, compared with
249,313 for the san'e week last year.
When it is remembered that the
crop this year is 100000 bales
larger than the one last year, the
full significance is shown. The
statement proves that the farmers
are actually, as well as theoretical
ly, holding back their crop. The
statement of receipts shows that
only rs, bales were received
during the week, while 1O9, loo
were shipped from the entire coun-
try. AT this rate prominent trad
ers say that the ports and counted
towns will soon be drained, and the
farmer will soon have the situation
entirely in his control.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Messrs Joe and Fred Settler and
their wives Of Yiotoria came IN last
tuesday to attend The iuaeral of
Miss Ida Fehler.
VIM. Schendel Of near Sinner
spent last week with relatives and
friends at Schulenburg viii says
there arc plenty Of g-s there and
that he enjoyed The fair.
Aug. Seifelt, Jr. visited friends
It Whiting last week
Miss Annie Logag Of New Ger
many (Woods pastare) spent last
week here with friends.
John Bucek Tie assistaut cash
er of the Meullon bank, WAS here
N businessone daYlast week
Chas Hfsch, Sri residing near
Oak Grove, is reported qe bsiee
very a. with i1i tFeablol we
s i,If alr Hirsch q speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mueller
OF BanraYille spent last Ihursdny
acre visiting Chas Hirsch, Jr
We noticed an article in last
week s IIalletsgille IIqald where
the hotel and restaurant men have
prepared bill for the fepeal of the
game law. All we can way L. that
The law is a good one and should
not be repealed as game birds are
not 80 plentiful that weehould re-
peal the law and make an oper
season all the year round Birds
need protection an more than they
have had SO far.
WIN. Fehrenkamp Of your city
moved his we'll drilling machinery
out here to Her. Tahra place
where he will puncture the eartl
for some Gense wien (water
A whole lot Of lun going on yet
Rud. Jaroszeweki and family o
/. Baursville spent Sunday here will
4 home folks. Rud informs rs tina
/ Prof.. Bucely ofthe Baufsville schoo
will have en entortainment i
:, about two weeks
4 Aug, Hirsch Of Dryer came owe
last Saturday to spend couple
days here with bis parenis nea
/ Oak Grove.
Messrs. Joe Kleihege, d. Onke
and the respective families visite
friends at Scharloltenburg last Sur
day INK BorrIE.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Trouble at a Dance.

The Gazette is informed that a
disturbance and serious breach of
the peace took place at the dance
at Hildebrandts pavilion last Sat
uaday night. The Gazette has not
been able to learn any particulars
of the Offaira, as no che seem will
ling to talk. The row it seems was
precipitaied iby Emil and Louie
Buesng: and one of the young men
son Off Bunjes, vas seriously in
|jured By cul il the neck. Rich.
ard fleider wasalso struck on the
head and ont in the arm. Sever
al Of the paroles have been arrested
ana win be called on to explain
matters il The courts
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

A town whose local paper SNOW nov;
n Nv nUr 90, n,n{,o no Err .rt to bu,
country nrndrce or to find mark
Ell for the same. is very dead town
and the country people are not to
blame II Ihey send away iot 'nT'
s spJus, q axn DI' me3ropage if he doe,
nothing TO hclp the producer OF
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

The Senate comrittee on educa-
aion has under consideration bill
introduced BY Senator Chambers
providing for a separation Of taxeo
for school purposes. go as to require
negro schools % be supported by
taxes received from property own
ed by negross, aud white schools
by taxes from the property OF
whites. Should this bill become a
LAW. there via be very LITTLE cdN-
cation for the Aegrces'
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Change in Management.

Messrs. Frank Vrazel and Paul
Templin, who have been jointly EN-
gagged in the saloon business and
also in the ginning business in this
city, have closed a deal whereby
the former assumes full possession
of the gin property, while the hat
ter takes the saloon.-Gonzales In
quirer.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

sid Thrash gets fifty years for
attempted criminal assault on little
twelve year old Mildred Wallace.
A just sentence.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Mason Bros. livery stable at
Yoakum was destroyed by fire last
Saturday morning The horses
and vehicles wera saved, Tut the
building wos a total loss.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

We have been requested o ans
nounce that Rev. D. B. Waite will
preach At the Baptist church next
Sunday morning and night. Every
body invited To Alteiid'
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Mrs. Sadie Thompson Of Chicago
Ill, shielded because her husband
objected to her smoking cigarettes
What viii the Corpus Crony say to
that?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

The Fall River cotton strike has
been settled through the interven-
ton Of Governor W. l.. Douglass OF
Massachusetts.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

The memory of the past and
dread of the future has caused
many a good man to make fail
Jure of life.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25

Meg. Hugh n. Swain gets ten
years at Houston'tor killing G WI
Jones. A new trial will be asked
for,or an appeal taken.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-01-25
Notice.

Slrayed on Sunday night one
bay mare about IA hand high
about Is years old. Return to f.
G. Merseburger and receive reward
Sinner, Texas.