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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
OMAHA HIT HARD
Fire in Business District Inflicts
Losses Agsree ating Half
Million.
FOR HOURS UNCOMFORTABLE
Help Called From Outside-low Tenn.
perature Made Fighting Diff
fSuIt.

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 30-A fire which
started in the Wholesale district at
midnight Saturday night, and, while
under control. still was menate at
a. m, caused a loss variously esti
mated at from 100000 TO much high
er figures. II required the most he
roic work of the Omaha department
with the help OF nose carts and en-
gines from South Omaha and Council
Bluffs TO stop the fire.
The first started in the commission
house of c. II. Mullen & Co, at Elev-
enth and Howard streets. A halt
block only was burned over. but the
big buildings contained large jobbing
stocks, which is responsible for the
heavy loss.
Heavy LOSERS.
The losses We're as follows:
s. ID. Mercer, on building $125 900.
Milard estate, on building. estimat-
ed, $4,000.
DR. Harold Clifford, ON building.
$500.
F. p. Kirkendal Shoe company. on
stock. $125.OOO.
NJ. Z. Smith & Co. on stock, $4,000.
j. r. Snyder & Co, on stock, $780,
900.
r. Bingham & Sons, on stock. 81. 500
Porter. Ryerson, Hoobler company
on stock, 100000
VCegele & Dinning company, on
stock. s30.O00.
c. II. Mullen & Co. on stock, S2,500.
Marsh & Marsh Commission com
pany, on stock, $1,000.
Moore & Co. on stock, $500.
Martin Cott Hat company, on stock,
10000
Scattered, $4,000.
Cold Hindered Fighters.
The temperature was near the zero
mark and made the efforts of the fire
man doubly difficult. Ice gathered
on the helmets and clothing, almost
them down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
EXPORTS OVER $500, 900, 900
Shipments of Manufactures Abroad
Make Record in 1904.

Washington. Jan. 30.-Exports of
domestic manufactures from the Uni
ted States in 1904 exceeded, for the
first time. $500, ,OO0. .Oo0. against s42l.-
900. 900 in 1903 and s441 .000,0O0 in the
earlier high record year. 1900. The
chief growth in exports of manufac-
lures has been during the past decade.
being s325. .000. .000. against 81 l.000.000
in the decade 1ss4-IS94. si4 1000. 900 in
the decade is74-Iss4. So 100000 in the
decade lS6i-lS74. and sl3, 100000 in the
decade lS54-IS64.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
SWEDISH VESSEL
WAS FIRED UPON
Crew Testify at North Sea Hearing
Thought to Be Russian
Transport.

Paris. Jan. 30.-The international
commission inquiring into the North
sea incident at its session today heard
two Swedish Witnesses. Capt. Johnson
and Mate Stromberg. of the cargoboat
Aldebara. They both testified that a
few hours preceding the firing on the
British trawlers by the Russian squad
ron. their boat was attacked in the
north by strange warship which fired
many shots at the Aldebara, but did
not do serious damage. The stranger
disappeared.
Hugh O'Brien, the British agent. said
the strange vessel was the Russian
transport Kamtchatka, which mistook
the Swedish craft for a torpedoboat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
ROOSEVELT TALKS
TO THE GRADUATES
Addresses Class of ia Leaving Unit
ed State Naval School at
Annapolis.

Annapolis. Md, Jan 3O.-President
Roosevelt and party reached here At
10 o'clock this morning and went i'm
mediately to the armory at the naval
academy where the president delivered
the commencement address 10 the
graduating class numbering ia AT
the conclusion Of his address the pres
ident presented To- seven successiui
middies the sword and medals won
for proficiency in theoretical and
practical sunnery. and diplomas to all
After luncheon the presidential party
left for Philadelphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
WATCH DIVORCES
President Sends Message to
Congress on the
Subject.

Washington. Jan 3o.-The president
sent a message To congress today call
ing attention TO the fact thar no stats
ties on marriages and divorces have
been collected since 1856 and recon-
mendinE legislation
tie also sent a message TO the sen
ate calling attention To the laxity OF
corporation laws for the District OF
Columbia and the need Of legislation
" that connection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30

is TO bring the case TO the supreme
court for review.
The argument was set for February.
Mnchen loses Case.
The court denied the application of
Machen, Lorenz and Croft for a writ of
certiorari in the case against them
charging conspiracy to defraud the
government in connection with post
office department irregularities. The
effect is TO leave standing the decision
of the lower court finding them guilty
as charged.
Sentence Passed.
Machen, LorenZ and the Groffs were
sentenced TO two years imprisonment
and fined $4,000 each.
Denver Election brought In.
The so-called Denver election fraud
cases found their way into the supreme
court of the United States today in
the shape of petition for habeas cor
pus which was presented by Senator
those of Peter Miller and Thomas
DennisOn Case Affirmed.
Washington, Jan. 30.-The supreme
court today affirmed the decision of
the supreme court of the state of Ne
braska in the eXtradition proceedings
against Th&mas Dennison. who is
charged with having received stolen
goods while a resident of Iowa 10 or
IL years ago. He has been residing
in Omaha since that time and has at
tanned some prominence there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
KILLED IN PARIS FOUND TO
Be JUSTICE KELLEY, OF CAIRO COURT

Paris. Jan. 3O-Consui General
Gowly has been informed by the au
thorities that the stranger recently run
over and killed on Place de Lacon-
corde has been identified as former
Chief Justice Kelley of the information
al court of appeals of Cairo, Egypt
who had recently been,residing in Lon
don.
Kelley first came into national
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30

prominence through his nomination by
President Cleveland in 1885 as minis
ter to Italy. His appointment was
cancelled on account of objections of
the Italian government.
He was then accredited by Cleveland
as minister TO Vienna but the Austrian
government also declared Kelley a
persona non grata. Kelley then later
was appointed to the International
court at Cairo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
RUSSIANS FIND THE
JAPANESE POSITION
TOBE IMPREGNABLE

Mukden. Jan. 3-(Defayed ON
cial reports published in the army
newspaper show the entire east was
undisturbed except by small affrays
during the fighting at Holantai and
Fiechiachuangtsu (Heichoutai and
ChenchihpaoD
The army is now working under
new organization and entirely new or.
ders throughout these even affecting
the newspaper correspondents more
vigorously.
May Force - Hattie.
The creation OF increased fortifca-
tions in the center by both armies re-
suting in both sides heaping their re-
Inducements on their fianks reaches a
point where that side falling behind
will slowly be forced TO precipitate
battle The present state of af-
fairs is apparently due 10 clear. cold
weather The Japanese have adyanc-
ed every available man TO the front.
Jnp- Wei Protected.
II Is reported LiaoyaDg Is deserted
by soldiers. The railroad south of
LiaOyang il strongly held. especially
the bridges which COssacks report are
unapproachable on account Of the ar.
mament of former Russian defenses
and supplementary Japanese works.
In addition to Holantai and F1ech-
iachuangtZu three other villages not 80
important were occupied by Russians.
two Of which have already been relin-
quished.
Go Back 10 Original Lines.
More has been learned Of the mag
nitude OF the japanese strength oppo-
site the Russian offensive movement
and as tn japanese appearance is sup
posed 10 show their strength IL prop
ably will result In Immediate restora.
ton the original lines Of defense II not
in a japanese aggressive movement.
LOSSES Not 80 Heavy.
Final reports give the losses at Hol-
altai and Fiechiachuangtzu as less
than at first announced. The Russians
(COntinued on Page Five.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
RUSSIANS DEFEATED AND
DRIVEN ACROSS THE HUN
MRS. HOCH
SEEMS TO HAVE DIEn
OF NATURAL CAUSES

Chicago. Jan. 30.-Dr Lewke. coros
ner's physician. who made a post NOR
TEN examination or the body of Mrs
Marie Walker Hoch. the last wife of
Johann. Hoch. the alleged Bluebeard
announced today that according to all
microscopic tests, the woman appar-
emily died of natural causes. No
traces of poison were found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Troops and Mob Clash in Rome.

Rome. Jan. 3o.-Demonstrations yes
terday in protest against Russian cru
elites brought on collisions between
the crowds and the troops. in which
several persons were injured and many
arrests made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
SMASHES RECORD
n. w. Fletcher Drives Aut0m0-
bile at 0rmond 100 Miles
i'm 1858.

Ormond, Fla. Jan. Ga worlds
record for motor cars was made for
100 miles today. H. w. Fletcher, driy-
ing an S0-horsepower car covered the
distance today in one hour, 90
minutes and 3s seconds. an average
OF IS % second a mile, beating all
other contestants about three minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
DECIDES AGAINST BEEF TRUST
UphoIds Lower Tribunal in Case of Swift & Co.,
Securities Matter to Be Reviewed.
Other important Findings.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The supreme
court today decided the case of the
United States VS. Swift & Co.. known
as the beef trust case, charging a con-
spiracy among the packers to fix prices
on fresh meats. etc. The opinion hand
ed down was by Justice Holmes, and
affirmed the decision of the court be-
low. which was against the packers.
OGenses Proved.
In the opinion Justice Holmes
discussed at length the various con-
tentions of the packers and disposed
of them individually. He admitted
some of the charges were less speci-
fic than was desirable but said this
was necessarily true ON account of the
vast extent of field covered. He added
sufficient evidence had been shown to
prove continuous offenses and offense
of such a nature as TO Justify the pro-
ceedings.
Injunction Continued.
The opinion continues the Injunction
granted against the packers under the
Sherman antitrust law by the lower
courts. The opinion was concurred in
by all members of the court.
VIII Review Securities Case.
Washington. jan 30.-The supreme
court today granted petition for a
writ of certiOari in the case of +. III.
Hartman and others VS.. the Northern
Securities. growing out of the former
decision of the court relative to the
of stock of the Securities
The effect of the grand writ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Cold Hindercd Fighters.
LUMBER DRIVERS
OF CHICAGO OUT
Strike of 900 Men Affects Manufac-
ture and Delivery of Build
ing Supplies.

Chicago. Jan. 30.-Nine hundred
lumber wagon drivers struck mere to-
day for increased wages. Operations
OF a number OF firms comprising the
lumbermen's association concerns that
control the supply OF lumber for build
ing and flooring mills and sash. doors,
and blinds factories of the city were
affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
lJ.OO0 Casualties.

Toxic, Jan. 30.-Casualties during the
fighting at Chenchiehpao and Heikout.
al, where the Japanese were victorious
are estimated at 5000 Japs and 10000
Russians. Russian activity on the
Shakhe river seems To have ceased.
Little Change In situation.
The Manchurian army headquarters,
telegraphing yesterday says:
There has been no great change I'm
the direction of the right and center
armies since the night of the 2Sth, ex-
cept constant collisions between recon
noitering parties In the direct left the
army keeps up SLOW but constant
cannonade.
Enemy Retreats.
The enemy's main body at Chen.
chiehpao and Heilioutai seems TO have
retreated in the direction of Heinyu-
pao. At point ten miles northwest
of Ohangtun the enemy met many a
defeat"
Two Russian Generals Wounded.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-Lieut. Gen.
Crippenberg, commander of the second
army. has telegraphed the emperor
that the Russians have occupied Sat.
tatitse (SiamatsZe). He reports Gems.
Mitchenko and Kondratsvitch wound
ed.
Driven Across River.
Oku's Headquarters. Jan. 29.-CDe.
layed.) Two divisions of Japanese
troops attacked Pehowski and drove
four divisions of Russians across the
Hun river. Six hundred Russians
were captured. The Russians are max
ing a stand across the river. One Rus
sian division made several attacks on
Santanpu TO the east but was driven
back with a loss of over 1000. The
Japanese bombarded the entire Rus
sian line. The Russians replied fee
bly,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
YELLOW FEVER AT PANAMA
Assistant Surgeon U. S. Warship Dies
With Disease.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Commander
Miles al Panama has notified the navy
department that Assistant Surgeon
Otto Kohlhase. one of the officers OF
the waTship Boston was recent!
stricken with yellow fever and died
yesterday.
Kohlhase was appointed 10 the med
ical department from the south in May
1893.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
INDICTED CASHIER
GIVES UP TO SHERIFF

Chicago. Jan 30.-Cashier W c
Rector. indicted in connection with the
failure of the American bank, surTend-
cred today to the sheriff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Cold Wave at Ia Crosse.

Ia Crosse. Wis. Jan. S0.-A cold
wave which caused more suffering
thGn any other this winter struck this
part uf the northwest today. The
weather bureau thermometers regis
tered from u To 20 below zero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
KEOKUK, IOWA, HAS
A BANK FAILURE

Keokuk, Iowa, Jan. 30.-The Com
mercial bank was closed today. and
a sign on the door announces the bank
will be wound up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Boiler E.pIodes; Two scaIded.

Bloomington. Ill. Jan. 30.-Thc boil
er of freight engine on the Big Four
exploded yesterday. fatally scalding and
burning the fireman, William Paddy.
of Urbana. Brakeman Day Lawrence
of Urbana. also was scaldcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Disaster Follows Attack
On Japanese at
Mukden.
5000 CASUALTIES
Official Reports Characterize II
Move to Test Strength
Merely.

St. Petersburg. Jan. 3o.-The' Rus
sian advancemovement against the
Japanese left has failed. Gen. Grip.
penbure has notified the emperor he
has dicontinGed the offensive. The
war office gives no estimate Of the
Russian losses but they are believed
to be heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
No Result in Missouri.

jefferson City. Mo. Jan. 30--The
1Ith ballot for United States senator
was taken today without result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
RIOT AND RUIN IN
WARSAW SATURDAY
NIGHT AND SUNDAY

London. Jan. 80 a m.-For ~
hours anarchy has ruled in Warsaw.
Scores OF persons were killed and hun
dreds wounded by repeated charges OF
Russian troops All Saturday night
and all day Sunday cavalry and infan-
try fired on the crowds Many persons
were run down by hussars and sabered-
Others were shot down by foot soldiers.
In NJ least one case artillery was used
Dead Wagons Are Busy
The only conveyances moving In
Warsaw during the day were the mil
itary supply carts. ambulance wagons
and tuubrils for the dead
Hundreds of shops were pillaged and
wrecked. and many destroyed by fire.
All the factories. shops. schools and
theatres are closed. The street rail
Way lines have suspended. The cleo
tric light and gas plants are idle. and
the street lamps extinguiShcd.
Attack on BritI-h ,.a-uI--
One of the incidents of the riot was
the attack by Russian hussaTs on Brit
ish Consul General Murray and the
British vice consul. Mr.. Mucukain.
Mr. Murray was passing through
WirczboW street in the center Of the
city on consular business az O'Clock
Saturday evening. when four hussars
SalIopcd down the street. which was
perfectly quiet. there being few people
about. Three soldiers passed Mr. Muir
ray. but the fourth charged straight ai
him No other person was then within
80 yards A. the hussar came close
his horse slipped. and before he could
rise Mr.. Murray escaped.
>Is.h~d Nith n >as~r.
Mr.. Nucukain was less fortunate
He was passing through Marshal Roski
street from the Spanish consulate
when he Was ridden down by a group
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Quiet Nov, I'm war.ayv.

Warsaw. Jan. 3O.-The streets have
been quieter since yesterday evening
but the strike continues In full SWIM,
All places of business are closed. 4
proclamation has been issued declaT
ing that the city requires additional
protective measures.
Authorities Take Charge.
St Petersburg. Jan. 3p.-PTivate ad
vices from Warsaw say the authorities
there have already taken charge of tho
waterwOrks and electric light and gas
plant and that serious trouble is antici
pated-
Fs-tori-- R~op~n-
St Petersburg. Jan. 3O.-MOst Of the
factories and mills of 81. Petersburg
are in operation today and the strike
To all intents and purposes is ended.
\ few OF the large establishments have
not yet resumed operations. owing TO
official fOTmalities necessary To the
registering Of their thousands OF en-
plOyes.
>trnIn- H~IatI.n- with EnxIand-
The posting OF pIacards at Libau
and Rcyal OF similar purport to those
posted AT Moscow charging Great
Britain with responsibility for the dis
turbanccs in Russia has called out al-
other vigorous protest from British
Ambassador Hardinge. who has point
I'd out 10 Foreign Minister Lamsdorn
that such proceedings cannot fail 20
seriously AFFECT the friendly relations
Of the two countries.
Another Thing 60 Explain
Hafdinge has delivered note TO
I.amsdorn asking for the immediate
investigation and explanation Of the
attack on the British consul and vice
consul NJ Warsaw Saturday night.
Outside Disorders
At Eien several big machine shops
and engineering works are idle owing
to a strike there and bakeries are par
TALLY closed with the result that the
price of bread has risen. The military
are patroling the streets. At Mitau
there have been some disorders and
police superintendent was wounded
Troops there have not yet used their
arms. \ battery OF artillery and a bat
TALON OF troops have been dispatched
from Wilma to Libau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Strikers Become Drunken
Mobs, looting and
Destroying.
MANY CLASHES OCCUR
Attack on British C0nsulS
Arouses Ire of the Eng
Iish People.

Warsaw, Jan. 3o.-The number Of
killed and wounded during the riotins
here is estimated at 100. All restsur-
ants, cafes and shops are closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
'FL0CKINC HERE
immigration for December Shows
Startling Increase Over
Past.
MANY RUSSIANS COMING
All Former Records Expected to Be
Broken,by the Influx This
Year.

Washington. Jan. 30.-An. immense
almost startling increase in immigra'
ton is shown by the figures for De-
cember. which have been compiled by
Commissioner Sargent. The increase
in the number of immigrants from
both Russia and Austria Hungary is
particularly noteworthy and the in
crease from Russia is considered es-
pecially significant.
Increase .. Per Cent.
Last December the number of immi-
grants from Russia was 1892, an in
crease OF 81 yer cent over December.
1902. The immigration from Austria
Hungary in December shows an in
crease of 12.73S over that of Decem-
ber 1908. aggregate 23.433. From the
whole OF Europe immigration last De-
cember was $500. an increase of H.
513 over December a year ago.
VIII Probably Break All Records
Commissioner Sargent points out
that il the total immigration from all
countries. which in December aggre-
gated 62.762. should be maintained
throughout the year. together with the
natural increase To- be expected in
March. April. May and June. the pres
ent fiscal year will show the heaviest
in the history of the coun-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30

OF hussars. Two of them deliberately
rushed al him with uplifted swords and
inflicted two severe cuts across his
face His lower lip was terribly man
gled.
The attack was so sudden and unex-
pected that Mr. Mucukain was unable
even TO raise an arm TO protect his
.fscs-- Dripping with blood, he was con-
veyed TO a hospital. where he is doing
as well as could be expected. The only
explanation is that apparently one
company OF hussars got out of hand
Their commanding officer was drunk
and the men ran amuck. The consul
general Immediately telegraphed the
news TO St Petersburg.
Day One of Terror.
Describing the pillaging of stores,
the correspondent says:
Many put chalk crosses on their
doors or lighted icons in their win
dows. and thus secured their safety.
The rioters paused before the sacreG
emblems.
The hoarse murmurs of the mob
drowned the church bells. In several
cases the soldiers fired on looting
mobs, and in one case, in a working
class suburb. they fired cannon shot,
hoping To disperse the crowd. Inter
mittent firing was proceeding there all
day.
There are alarming rumors from
the country districts. II is rumored
that the town OF Breslitovsk is burn
ing"
Force in Full Control.
81. Petersburg. Jan. 3O.-Force still
rules the capital. and the day passed
without disturbances. The workers
having no alternative except starvation
will generally resume work today. and
in the St. Petersburg district things
thenceforth for a time will have their
normal aspect.
Their Is no intention of abandoning
the political agitation. The movement
merely has been driven beneath the
surface. The revolutionary leaders have
been encouraged by learning of the
defeat of Gen Mistchenko's operations
in Manchuria. every check of the mil
itary power being scored on the credit
side Of the social struggle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
Authorities Take Charge.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 3o.-Private ad-
vices from Warsaw say the authorities
there have already taken charge of the
waterWOrks and electric light and gas
plant and that serious trouble is antici-
mated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30

Mr. Mucukain was less fortunate
He was passing through Marshal Roski
street from the Spanish consulate
when he Was ridden down by a group
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30

lcontinued on Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-30
TIE Weather.

Snow tonight, Tuesday; Temperature
about 10 above tonight Temperature
at 7 a. m, 4: at $50 6. m, ~.
I'M. SHERiER, Observer.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-31
EDDY COUNTY, TAX ROLLS
SHOW GRATIFYING INCREASE

The assessment rolls for the current
year for Eddy county have bcen COM
pleted by Assessor John L. Emerson.
and the report shows a gratifying in
crease of over S117, 900 over that of
last year. Cattle were assessed 50
lower and the valuation of horses was
only about half what it was last year,
but the valuation upon real estate was
nearer in proportion to what it should
be, thus equaliZing matters.
The assessors reports show that
there are 42,121 acres of agricultural
land in the county, valued at $296,179,
and with improvements valued at $685.
40. Town lots in the county are val
ued at $202, 1874. A value of $S,7S4
is placed upon 101.S7 miles of rail-
roads, the total value of the latter,
including bridges, tools and machin-
cry is placed at S253,5S1. The live
stock list is as follows: 6,S46 horses,
$79,7S1; 295 mules, $6,355; 54,156 cat
tie, $492,57 47,104 sheep, $685. 31;
7,217 goats, $11,954; ass swine, $1.57S;
20 b%urros, 500. The personal property
in the county is returned at S2oo,4S9,
and the total of all property returned
is S2,O36,36 OF this, $11S,SO was ex-
empted, leaving a final assessment
value for the county of 81, 917,560.