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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-09
Can,nhnlI Reaches Homo.

Pittsburg, Kan, MARCH y.-Repre-
sentative Campbell arrived at his
home and already the advisory board
of the producers association is in
communication with him regarding
the desire for an open hearing in
the investigation to be carried on by
the national government 1t is be-
lieved that an investigation carried on
under the rules that obtained in the
investigation of the beef trust would
be worse than no investigation at all.
Mr.. Campbell has had several confer
ences with the president and it is be-
Heyed that his recommendation Will
go a long ways at the White House.
He is in favor of giving the producers
what they ask in the matter of having
the testimony taken in public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-09

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-09
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-09

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fails to tone the stomach, regulate the
kidneys. stimulate the liver and cleanse
the blood A great tonic and muscle pro
ducing remedy IS cents. Tea or Tablets.
GatIin Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
A SIGNIFICANT
SPEECH MADE
BY AN ITALIAN

Rome, Feb. 9.-In the chamber of
deputies today Signor Socci (republi-
CAM said:
1T is now a year since the hostili-
ties between Japan and Russia began.
In the name of humanity the brother
hood of the peoples l express a wish
the butchery should cease. At the
same time l hope the Russian people
will reach the accomplishment of their
desire for liberty, and call attention to
the fact that the day so express my
self is the anniversary of the founda-
ton of the Roman republic"
The president of the chamber said
he did not consider that this was an
opportune moment for Socci's state
ment, but he was sure all deputies.
without distinction of parties, would
join him in his wishes and hopes. The
presidents statement was greeted with
much applause.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
RIVER AND HARBOR
BILL IMPOSSIBLE
Would Increase Years Deficit and
Cost Republicans Loss of the
House it is Argued.

Washington. Feb. 9.-Members of
the senate appropriations committee
have begun to confdentiaily inform
the senators that there can be no riv-
er and harbor bill passed this session.
The word is passed around that the
most rigid economy must be practiced.
Senator Allison has told his associates
that without the river and harbor of
the public building bills the deficit for
the year will aggregate S4,000,000.
The senior senator from Iowa says
that to increase that sum Will cost the
republicans the next house in his judg-
ment.
Nearly every member of the senate
was preparing to offer amendments TO
the river and harbOT bill when it came
from the house. thereby largely adding
to the sum it carried. Senator Allison
realized that fact and caused the in
formation to be distributed that no bill
of this character can be passed until
the next session.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
FIGHT BEEF TRUST
Iowa Producers Organize to Take
Care of Meat Output
of That State.
TAKE VAN SAINTS ADVICE
Movement Launched at Meeting OF
Corn Belt Meat Producers
Association.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 9.-The Corn
Belt Meat Producers association OF
Iowa decided yesterday that il will
fight the railroads and the packers by
organizing an Independent packing
house system in this state. The mon
ey has already been subscribed for
the erection of plant.
II is proposed 10 control the killing
of every pound of beef offered for sale
in the Hawkeye state, also TO make
arrangements for the disposal of the
surplus finished product in Chicago
and other markets.
Inspired by Speeches.
This is the first organized state eff
fort to break down the trust OF the
packers and at the same time deal n
decided blow to the railway pool. and
was engendered by the speeches of
Gov. Cummins of Iowa, and eX-Gov.
Van SAINT of Minnesota delivered be
fore the association at its session in
this city Tuesday
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
CLOSE CALLS FOR
SIX MEN IN RIVER
E. j. Stackhouse, of Davenport, Lat
est to Go Through Thin Ice Near
Rock Island Shore.

Since yesterday morning six persons
have gone through the ice at the foot
Of East Seventeenth street while at
tempting 20 cross the river on foot.
All were narrow escapeb. the victim
N every instance dropping down into
he water up to his neck
None had a closer shave than E. J.
Stackhouse, of Davenport He was
in Rock Island on business. Talking
with a friends At Eighteenth street and
Second avenue. not seeing car in
sight, the novelty of trip over the
ice struck him, and he started off on a
trot for the river. He got out from
the shore probably ten feet when ne
went down. The water at that par
ticulaT point was considerably over his
head. and he saved himself by grab
bling hold of the ice finally reaching
the shore. He went 70 the clothing
store Of Sommers & LaVelle. where
he was fitted out with new clothing
The warm water from the Twenty
fourth street sewer rots the ice along
shore, making il extremely dangerous.
The city should post danger signs.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
MUCH LIKE WAR;:
1000 F|L|PINOS
FIGHT TROOPS

Washington, Feb. 9.-The following
cablegram has been received at the
war department from Gen Corbin at
Manila:
Brig. Gen. Carter reports an en-
sagement of scouts with Pulajanes, at
San Jose, Samar, Feb. 2. Six guns
were captured. No casualties.
Feb. 3 Gustin, second lieutenant
Of the Philippine scouts, was wounded
moderately, one scout was killed and
five wounded.
"A thousand Pulajanes were located
at Mount Tago, due east of Calbayog
Our forces are cooperating with native
troops, with good effect.
Have ordered an additional battal-
ion of infantry to Samar to have them
there should Sheir services be required.
The governor general was consulted
and approves. We agree in general
policy"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
PAID THE SENATORS
$3.50 FOR SUPPORT
Witness in California Legislative In
Vestigation Gives Direct
information.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 9.-In the
senatorial bribery investigation Joseph
5. Jordan, said to have been agent
for the accused senators, testified he
was employed by Clarence Grande of
the Phoenix building and loan associa-
ton. He was asked if he could go
to any of the senators and make a
money proposition TO them for their
protection in any investigation likely
to be held. Jordan said he had given
Senators French. Bunkers, Emmons
and Wright each $3.50 in cash for their
help.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
JEALOUS HUSBAND
SHOOTS INTO CROWD
Adolph Stromberg Draws Revolver at
Moline Dance Last Even
ing.

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Stromberg. of
Moline, attended dance at the Tri-
City hall Fifth street and Third ave
nue., in that city, last evening. When
Mrs. Stromberg was dancing with a
man whom her husband did not think
a fit person for her TO associate with,
Stromberg objected. There was a
scene. and the angry husband was
elected from the hall, his wife remain
ing. AS Stromberg reached the street
pulled a revolver and fired two shots
at the crowd. No one was hit This
morning Stromberg was arrested.
charged with carrying concealed wea-
pons He was sentenced to serve lv
days in the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
lnterparliamentary Union
Asks Mediation in
Eastern Struggle.
ANSWER IS WITHHELD
Argued Russia as Party to
Hague Agreement Cannot
Take 0ffenSe.

Washington, Feb 9.-President
Roosevelt was urged today to take
some action looking to the termina-
tion of the Russo-Japanese war. The
request was made by Inter-Parliamen.
tary union through its president, Rep
resentative Bartholdt. of Missouri
Bartholdt explained to the president
that the consensus of opinion among
members of the union and among
European parliamentarianS with whom
he is in correspondence was that the
president was the one man. with the
possible exception of the emperor of
Germany, who had indicated no dispo-
sition to try to bring the war to an
end. who might be listened to on the
subject with favor by Russia.
Hague Rule Applies,
Bartholdt pointed that. although
Russia had intimated any offer of med
iation from whatever source. would be
not only unwelcome, but would be re-
garded as an unfriendly act. such atti-
tude was in violation of the plain stiN-
ulations of The Hague convention of
which Russia was a party.
The president gave Bartholdt no
definite assurances beyond promising
to consider the matter with Secretary
Hay.
Not Likely 10 Act.
II is known to be quite unlikely this
government will take any action look
ing to mediation until some assur-
parties to the pending conflict that
such action would not be mwelcome.
Fight Expected Soon.
Toxic, Feb. 9.-Manchurian head
quarters reports the Russians have
continued the bombardment in the di-
rectiOn of the Shallhe river since the
night of the 9TH. They continue en-
trenching in front of Liuchenpao and
in the vicinity of Heikoutai.
The impression prevails here the i'm
pending battle between the armies
Of Oyama and Kuropatkin will occur
before any material thaw takes place.
Editor Places Blame.
st. Petersburg, Feb. On. Souvorin.
editor of Novoe Vremya. in pessi-
mistic review OF the first year of the
war in tOday's issue of his paper at
tributes responsibility for Russian dis
lsters firstly to Foreign Minister
[-amsdorff. Former Viceroy Alexieff
md Baron Rosen, the last Russian
TO Japan, whom he accuses
If drawing Russia into terrible war
~ complete ignorance of the true
state of affairs in the far east.
SouvriD declares the reason for the
all of Port Arthur before the complete
exhaustion of its means of resistance
vas the death of Mai Gen Kondra-
enko "who was the real hero OF the
lefense of the fortress and who filed
10Th civil and military men with cour-
ge while StoesseI only manifested
iyil courage"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
CONNECTION
STILL SEVERED
storm, of Rain and Sieet in the South
Moves Esst-Trains Carry
Messages.

Louisville. Ky. Feb 9.-Whtle con
ditions resulting from the long contin
ued rain and sleet storm show slight
Improvement in the southwest today
there is no betterment of the situa
ton from the Mississippi 10 the At
lantic coast. Telephone and telegraph
company's lines are in but little be;
ter condition and messages are being
sent by trains between cities where
communication is interrupted Tn,
storm has moved north and eastward
its effects being fclt today in North
Carolina
Nothing has been heard from A.
Ianfa by wiEe for II hours.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
TAYLOR is AT JOLIET MEETING
Head Of Watertown Hospital Helping
Plan Conformity to New Law.

TiSH conformity 10 new Law.
DR. w. Z. Taylor. superintendent OF
the WateTtown hospital, and II. \. j.
Macdonald. chief clerk of the institu-
ton. are at Joliet meeting today with
the heads of other institutions of the
state. The object of the meeting is
10 fix the prices and quality of goods
that must be bought by the institu-
tions from the penitentiaries of the
state in conformity with the new law.
So far there has been considerable dis
elimination in the quality of the goods
furnished TO the different institutions
and there has also been a variance in
the prices charged DIR. Taylor. who
is president of the association of asy-
lum institutions of the state. therefore
called meeting of the association.
which was held at Springfield Monday,
and after comparing notes the discrep-
ancies were discovered. and the meet
ing at 5oIiet is the result.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 9.-Represen-
tative ComerfOrd was yesterday after
noon expelled as a member of the
house and his name stricken from the
rolls. the first instance of the kind in
the history of the state. His expulsion
was the climax of a series of sensation
al charges of corruption and attempted
bribery made by Comerford against
members of the legislature, which were
investigated by a special committee
which found the charges utterly un-
founded.
Yesterday this committee reported
its findings to the house. 1t made no
recommendation but the reading of the
report was followed instantly by a res
Olution providing tor COmerford's ex-
pulsion. The resolution cited Conner
ford to appear before the house today
and show cause why he should not be
expelled.
Comerford Defends His Action
Comerford waived his right TO pre-
pare his defense and stated that he
was ready right then to defend himself
He was taken al his word and in a
brilliant speech of more than an hour 5
duration reviewed the testimony taken
ar the investigation. and fieTcely
scored the committee for so limiting
the scope Of the investigation that
God Almighty himself. If He came
here. would have been prevented from
getting evidence against a self-Confess
ed thief
Denounced Members a. Liars
He denounced certain members OF
the house for the nature of their tes-
timony before the committee, which
be claimed was so far different from
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
CONFESSES TO STEALING:
PROBABLY USED S500,000
Lyman S. Andrews, Employe Of the
Ogden Estate at New York
Lived at Rapid Pace.

New York. Feb 9-Lyman S. An
drews. former secretary of the late
Andrew II. Green. anG trusted EN-
ploye Of the Ogden estate. has surreH-
dered himself at the district attorneys
Office. He is wanted in connection
with shortages estimated at from
100000 TO 100000, and is under in
dictment for forgery in the second de-
gree.
II IS alleged that Andrews defraud-
ed the Green and Ogden estates. He
lived in fine style. maintaining camp
in the Adirondacks. sporting automO-
biles and expensive carriages and In
other ways lived IN excess of his
known income,
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
IN mine
Ten Thousand Pounds of Dyna-
mite Exploded at CaIu>
met, Mich.
SIX MEN KNOWN TO BE DEAD
Hundreds ImperiIed and Many Over
come by Gas-Workings Badly
Damaged.

Houghton, Mich, Feb. 9.-The Kear-
sarge mine shafts were all sealed to-
day to smother the flames, thus shut
ting off the last hope of rescuing five
missing miners remaining underground
and bringing the fatalities from the
dynamite explosion up to six.
10000 Pounds Exploded.
Calumet, Mich, Feb. 9.-Ten thous-
and pounds of dynamite exploded with
terrific force in the Osceola mine yes
terday, causing the death of probably
three men and injuring many others,
besides doing a large amount of dam
age TO the underground workings OF
the property.
The accident occurred at the eighth
branch.
Man Blown to Pieces.
William Pollette, Jr., who was in
charge of the magazine, was blown
into atoms. Eight other known dead
were all foreigners.
Several hundred men were working
on the different levels at the time The
breaking of the air pipes gave them
warning and they came to the surface.
The cause of the explosion is not
known, and probably never will be-
One theory is advanced, and that is
that Poilette was smoking.
Relief Pnrty Overcome.
Many men were rendered uncon-
scious by the gas and smoke. but were
taken to the surface, where they re-
vived. Six members of the relief party
were carried up overcome.
sealed TO prevent probable fire.
The loss to the Osceola company is
large. No. 3 shaft was producing 1000
tons of copper ore daily. The shaft is
badly damaged for 500 feet. The mine
is filled with gas and all work at the
North Kearsarge branch is discontin-
ued.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09

what they had told him that they
stood convicted as liars" He said that
all he asked was justice, declared that
he had nothing TO retract, nothing to
apologize for.
When Comerford closed. members of
the investigating committee hOtly re-
sented Comerford's reflections on the
action of the committee. One after
another the members attacked Conner
ford for his attack upon them.
McCaskrn to Rescue.
One lone member, McCaskrin, of
Rock Island, made a plea for delay;
that the house might think over the
matter and not act in hot blood. No
attention was paid to it. Sheen, pro-
hibitionist member from Peoria, offer
ed a substitute for the resolution Of
expulsion, providing simply for censure
and deprivation of scommitteeship mem
bership. 1t was laid on the table with
thunder of voices.
Demanded the Last Word
a motion was made for the previous
question. Comerford. white-faced, ex-
hausted and hoarse from his long plea,
arose and demanded the right as de-
fendant OF having the last word II
was given him, and he spoke briefly.
roll call was then ordered, and by
vote Of 121 TO 13 ComerfOrd was ex-
PEELED and his name ordered erased
from the house rolls. When the final
decision was made. COmeTfoTd quietly
walked up the center aisle Of the
chamber and out the door. Soon after
the house adjourned.
Accuses Members OF Perjury.
There was a clash on the fOO- of
the house after adjournment between
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
RED CROSS SOCIETY
Is NOW RE0RGANIZED
Secretary Taft Made President-Bitter
Fight of Past Few Years
Ended.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The American
National Red Cross society has been
recognized under the act of congress
of Jan. ;. The following were made
officers: President. Secretary Taft !;
treasurer. o. II. Keep, assistant secre-
tary of the treasury; assistant coun-
sellor. Louis Pradt; secretary, Charles
B. McGee.
The executive committee will make
up new rules and regulations. This
ends the bitter fight that has prevailed
in the organization for the past few
years.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
EIGHT COACHES PLUNGE
THROUGH HIGH TRESTLE
INDICTMENT FOR
MANAGER DAVIS OF
IROQUOIS KILLED

Chicago, Feb. Am indictment
charging Manager VIII J. Davis. with
mansIaughter on account of the loss
of life at the Iroquois theatre fire was
quashed today by Judge Kursten on
the ground that the document failed
to show any omission of duty on the
part of Davis.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
France Gets Share of Guns.

Coustantinople. Feb. 9.-The Fran
co-TuTkish dispute il is now under
stood viii be compromised. France Sc
curing an order for share OF the new
guns destined for the rearmament OF
the Turkish artillery.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
BILL TO DIVORCE CHURCH

Paris, Feb. 9.-The governments
new bill providing for the separation
of church and state was presented in
the chamber of deputies today amid
applause The bill does not differ ma
terially from the project of former
Premier CombeS.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
NOMINATION OF
REYNOLDS SENT IN

Washington. Feb. 9.-The president
today sent 10 the senate the nomina-
tion Of James B. Reynolds, of Massa-
chusetts to be assistant secretary of
the treasury.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
Cnnnot Accent Plans.
COOKIES ELECTION
is ALMOST CERTAIN
Out of 10 City Pre-
cincts.

Springfield, H., Feb. (Special.D-
The canvass of Is out of 16 election
precincts in the city of Rock Island
at p. m. today shows enough gains
for Cooke over the official canvass
to make his election almost certain.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
MURDERER SENTENCED 70 DIE
Floyd stollings Must Pay for Killing
Of Rose White.

Logan. w. Va, Feb. 9.-Floyd StolI-
ings was today sentenced TO life i'm
prisonment for the brutal killing of
Rose White, near Chapmansville. last
December. Floyd's brother. Ballard
StolIings, and wife are now to be
tried as accOmplices.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
PEACE QUESTION BROUGHT
OFFICIALLY TO PRESIDENT
MISSOURI HOUSE
INDORSES ACT IN
COMERFORO CASE

jefferson City. Mo, Feb. 9.-Thc
Missouri house of representatives to-
day adopted a resolution indOrsing the
house of the Illinois legislature in eX-
pelling Representative Comerford.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
Ex-U. S. OFFICIAL TO PRISON
Iowa Supreme Court Decides w. A..
Richards Shall Serve Time.

Des Moines. Iowa, Feb. 9.-The Iowa
supreme court today affirmed a decis-
ion of the lower court which sent eX-
Deputy United States Marshal w. A.
Richards to the penitentiary for IS
years for completely in the holdup OF
Peter Sullivan and wife at Hamilton,
Iowa. two years ago. Richards will be
taken to Fort Madison Immediately.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
GERMAN STRIKERS
GO BACK TO WORK

Essen. Feb. "a convention of
strikers OF the entire Rhenish-West-
Phalian coal region adopted Tes0lu-
ton today 10 return 10 work
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
Ex.FederaI Judae Erpires.

Chicago. Feb. 9.-Former Federal
District Judge Henry W Blodgett. died
today of old age at his home in Wau
kegan. aged 81.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
RATE BILL
IS PASSED
Esch- Townsend Measure
Overwhelmingly Ap-
proved by House.
BUT II OPPOSE IT
Democratic Substitute Shows
Unexpectedly Strong
Support.
BUT II OPPOSE 1T.

Washington, Feb. 9.-By a vote of
32e yeas to II nays the house passed
the Esch-Townsend bill extending the
authority of the interstate commerce
commission to fix railroad rates.
Washington, Feb. e.-The DaVey
bill, the democratic substitute for the
railroad rate legislation, was defeated
in the house 151 yeas, 1s9 nays.
Washington, Feb. 9.-The house to-
day entered upon the last day of the
discussion of the bills to regulate
freight rates. According TO the rule
adopted Monday a vote will be taken
at o'clock this afternoon, first on the
minority substitute known as the Dav-
ey bill and should it fail of passage,
then the Esch-Townsend bill.
Lauds President.
The debate was opened by Pierce
of Tennessee who, after announcing
that the president, pn the subject of
rate legislation, was the greatest lead
er that has lived in republican ranks
since the civil war. said he would sup
port the Esch-TownSend bill.
Cannot Accept Plans.
Washington, Feb. 9.-The senate in
considering the agricultural apprOpria-
ton bill today struck out the amend
ment authorizing the secretary of agri-
culture to accept gifts of land for for
est reserve purposes.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
HONOR FOR THE PRESIDENT
Made Members of the League of For
mer German Students.

New York, Feb. 9.-President Roose-
welt has been chosen honorary mem
ber of the league of former German
university students, an honor accorded
to only one other, the grand duke of
Baden, uncle of the kaiser.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-02-09
Get Out of Ice.

Milwaukee. Feb. 9.-The steamer
Naomi and tug Dan Costello have
been released from the ice pack off
Milwaukee.