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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
WILL CONTEST OVER
$6O,OOO,OOO BEGUN
Philadelphia Woman Finds Evidence
in Wister Case as Society
Butterfly.

Philadelphia, Pa. March 24.-Dis-
guising her serious motive for months
under a mask of social frivoiity. Mrs.
Jones Wister. one Of the social lead
ers OF Philadelphia. has been steadily
gathering evidence from the. camp OF
her enemies TO support the sensational
suit she will now begin to break the
viii Of the late William Weightman.
who left his entire fortune OF $50, ,OO0.-
900 to his daughter, Mrs. Anna NJ.
Weightman Walker.
Amazing facts have been brought 60
Eight in her skillful search for the mo-
tive in the will by which Mr. Weight
man entirely cut of the children Of
mis- sons. Mrs. Wister's first husband
was William Weightman. Jr.. the mil:
nonaire's Oldest son. and by him she
had six children. five OF whom survive.
She has entered upon the contest en-
tirely through a sense OF duty toward
her children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
CUBANS GRATEFUL
Do Honor to Crew of American
Squadron Visiting at Capt.
tai of the Island.
SOCIAL FUNCTION is HELD
Mutual Compliments Exchanged in
Responses to Toasts by Prom
inent Men.

Havana. March 24.-The climax of
enthusiasm over the visit of the Ameri-
can squadron was reached yesterday
afternoon at a luncheon in the National
theatre to the American officers by vet
erans of the revolution. Prominent
among those at the speakers table
were Minister Squires, Commanders
Colby, Cowles and Barnett, Gen. Max
imo Gomez. members of the cabinet,
governor of the province and the may
or of Havana
Gomez EulOgizes America.
Gen. Gomez earnestly eulogized
Americas sacrifices on behalf of Cuba.
He said that Cubans were proud of an
opportunity to honor representatives
of the United States navy. army and
government, and would not forget their
obligations 10 the great republic whose
sons had made possible all that Cuba
had accomplished.
Secretary of the Interior Andrade.
addressing the American officers. said
that they were heroes of the seas.
knights errant of the goth century. who
without loss or conquest broke the
chains Of peoples who. by virile actions.
proved themselves worthy of freedom.
Commander CoIby's Toast.
Commander Colby, senior officer of
the squadron, in behalf of the president
and the people of the United States.
thanked the Cuban people for the mag
nificent reception given the visiting
squadron, and spoke of the high appre-
citation of the reception and especially
by the people in the streets and every
where. He proposed a toast, "The Re
public of Cuba. Her President and Her
People. Her Brave Men and Her Beau
tiful Women
At the conclusion of Colby's speech.
the band played the Star Spangled
Banner" which was followed by Bay
amo,' the Cuban national hymn. The
guests stood and cheered both songs
TO the echo
The social event of the week was a
reception last night on board the bat
tleship Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
MOST IMPORTANT
SINCE REVOLUTION
Debate on Separation of Church and
State in France Con-
tinues.

Paris, March 24.-The chamber of
deputies is continuing the debate on
the bill for the separation of church
and state NJ. Deschanel, republican,
former president of the house, declares
that the debate is the most important
since the revolution, as it concerns the
abolition of the religious regime which
existed for five centuries. Interference
of religion with politics has become in
toleTable, while interference of the
state with questions of conscience is
equally odious. Therefore the time
has come to place each upon a separ-
ate and Independent basis. Deschanel
referred to the United States as show
ing the beneficial effect of the entire
separation of church and state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
BIG COMPANY TO
MAKE A NEW START
United States Box Board and Paner
Company Will Reduce Capt.
tai Stock.

Chicago. March 24.-Plans for the
financial reorganization Of the United
Box Board and Paper company have
been completed and viii be officially
announced within 10 days when the
plan will become operative. There
will be issued a general mortgage OF
6 per cent 20 year gold bonds amount.
ing to S2.500 and an issue OF collateral
trust debentures. 2O-year at per cent
in the sum OF $4,000. 900. There will
be a reduction Of the capital stock
OF the box board company OF 30 per
cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
PRESIDENT CASTRO FLATLY REFUSES
TO ARBITRATE WITH UNITED STATES
BUFFALO BILL LOSES DIVORCE SUIT
THE SCOUT DECLARING HAS IMPOSED
TRUSTING WIFE


Sheridan. Wyo. March 24.-The dis
trict court has refused the petition of
Col. William F. Cody, (Buffalo Bid
for a divorce
Judge Scott delivered an opinion of
considerable length reviewing the al
legations and evidence and giving his
conclusions. He says that the eyi-
dence failed on the charge of poison
ing. but that the defendant administer
ed instead remedies that she deemed
beneficial to her husband.
Plaintiff Caused UnhappineSs.
Judge Scott cited letter of Cody's
daughter as proving that unhappiness
was caused by the plaintiff, Judge
Scott also found the charge of unbe-
coming actions on the part of the de-
fendant toward the cOlonel's guests
was not proven, that there was no evil
dence that she had even threatened
her husbands life. and that when at
tending the funeral of her daughter,
Arta, at Rochester, y. Y, in February.
1904. she offered a permanent recOncil-
iation and no answer ever came TO
this.
Over-IndulGent Wife,
She was an over-indulgent mother
and wife. who always took pride in his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Declares Venezuela Has
No Issues for Set
tIement.
REPLY SEEMS FINAL
Asphalt Case Must Remain In
COurts---Agreement With
England and Germany.

Washington, March "a Minister
Bowen cables the state department to-
day that President Castro fatty refus-
ed to arbitrate the pending issues be-
tween Venezuela and the United States.
VIII Take No Action.
The administration will take no ac-
ton in regard TO the reply which Cas-
tro made to Bowen. The matter was
fully discussed at a cabinet meeting
today and IL was determined to allow
the matter to await developments
The situation is considered such as
not necessarily to interfere with the
departure of the president ON his
southwestern trip.
Present Procedure Sufficient.
Washington. March 24.-The cabinet
today discussed the situation in San
Domingo and it was the general opln-
ion nothing there warrants any change
in the present method of procedure.
An agent of the United States govern
ment will make an investigation for
the purpose of obtaining the informa-
ton asked for by the senate.
Denies There Are Is-"~..
Willemstad. March 24.-It is an
nounced from Caracas. Venezuela. Pres
ident Castro today replied to Minister
Bowen's final proposal for arbitration.
denying Venezuela had any questions
pending with the United States. and
saying the case of the New York &
Bermudez Asphalt company must re-
main in the courts.
Germany Satisfied.
Berlin. March 24-The foreign Of
flee, replying to an inquiry of the AS
sociated Press as to whether the re-
port Great Britain and Germany were
pressing San Domingo for a settlement
of claims was correct. said Germany
was satisfied to leave San Domingo and
her obligations to foreigners entirely
in the hands of the United States.
Settle Outside Claims.
London. March 24.-The signing Of
the agreement between Venezuela and
the Anglo-German bondholders adjust
ing and consolidating the exterior debt
was completed today
Holland Means DusIneHS.
The Hague. March 24-The govern.
ment Of the Netherlands intends. eth
er alone or i'm conjunction with other
powers having differences with Vene-
zuela. to take vigorous measures to Sc
cure the release of five Dutch sailors
Illegally imprisoned for seven months
in that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
MAY BE FORCED ALSO
TO ABANDON HARDIN TO
THE VICTORIOUS JAPS

ST. Petersburg. March -. Ills a m
The possibility that if the Russian
army should be unable TO hold their
line on the Sunsari river at Chunchia-
tsu. il may be compelled 10 retreat not
only To Harbin. but also further west
ward along the railroad. abandoning TO
the Japanese northern Manchuria and
the Russian maritime Amur provinces
a. well. is the latest startling news
from the front.
Even HarbIn I'm Danger.
The strategic weakness of Line
vitch's position as he falls back north
ward is made clear by a Gunshu dis
patch which points out that. unless the
Chunchiatsu and Sungari lines. a scant
hundred miles below Harbin. can be
held. il will be difficult TO maintain a
position further back before Harbin.
where. with the front of the army par
aIlelling the railroad, the practicability
of a turning movement 10 completely
sever communications and isolate the
army 5000 miles from home is too ser
ious for Russian consideration.
In view OF this possibility. the dis
patch alluded TO suggests the advisa
bility Of Immediately providing Vladi
vostok with war munitions and sup
plies for two years siege.
Emperor Considers Peace.
The correspondent estimates the mum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
TRIBUTE is PAID
TO MRS. STANFORD
Funeral Services Held in Church She
Built Attended by Thous-
ands.

Stanford University, Cal, March "a.
The body of the late Mrs. Jane Stan
ford who recently died at Honolulu
now rests in the Stanford mausoleum
between the bodies of her husband and
son, near Stanford university. Before
the final commitment Of Mrs. Stanford s
body services were held in the great
Memorial church erected by her in
loving memory of her husband. The
church was filled with thousands of
people from all over the state who
came to pay their tribute of respect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
AN AMERICAN SHIP CAPTURED
Japanese Lay Hold of Northwestern
Steamship compsny's Property.

Seattle, Wash. March 24.-Acting
Secretary Of State Adee has wired the
Northwestern Steamship company.
that the steamship Tacoma. recently
captured by the Japanese. had been
to~ed 10 Nagasika. where the japanese
prize court is sitting John H. Hart
man. representing the Northwestern
steamship company. at once wired Mr.
Adee TO the effect that the Tacoma
was not carrying contraband OF wal
that she was bound direct for Shang
hal, and that every barrel Of beef she
carried was consigned 10 a Shanghai
merchant. The state department was
asked 10 intervene, If possible, 10 pre-
vent the condemnation Of the Tacoma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24

success and always looked forward tC
his home coming and made great prep
arations TO receive him. Said Judge
Scott. she entertained his guests with
cordiality. She did not use profane
language"
The poisoning of his pet dogs was
accidental She never spoke diSTe
spectfully of him 10 his friends OF
guests. She always accompanied him
to the depot on his departures and was
there to receive him on his return.
Proud OF Her Husband.
The judge called attention to the
pride she took in having pictures of
Cody in her home even to having her
dishes stamped or etched with his
photograph.
In return for this wifely devotion, "
said Judge Scott. the plaintiff has
been cruel to her and heaped indigpi
ties upon her
Had Much tO Bear.
Even if il were true defendant had
at times been impatient with him and
such impatienCe has been considered
as indignities. it is also true that she
has had much to contend with. A
motion for a new trial will be argued
at the next term of court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Gets INFORMATION
Federal Grand Jury at Chicago
Learns of Methods of
Beef Trust.
OMAHA MEN ARE EXAMINED
Greatest Precautions to Insure Sc
crecy Continue to Be
Taken.

Chicago, March 24.-Specfic infor-
nation regarding the shipping. mar
keting and prices of cattle were sought
today by the special grand jury which
is investigating the alleged combina-
ton of packers. Michael r. Murphy,
general manager. and Harry F. VIII
kins, manager of the beef department
for the Cudahy Packing company, of
Omaha, were before the inquisitors and
shed some light upon the subjects.
at the plant. for which he asks the cOur
Witnesses From ont of Town.
Chicago. Ill. March 24-Twelve out
of town witnesses. supposed to be en-
ployes of various packing firms and
retail meat dealers have testified be-
fore the special grand jury hearing
evidence against the so-calied beef
trust" The three most important wit
nesses before the jury yesterday were
r. c. Rowe, general manager Of Ar.
mour & Co, at Omaha; T. W. Kelly
retail meat dealer. of Cedar Rapids
Iowa, and Robert Hall. in the same
business at Kansas City. Kelly and
Hall viii continue their evidence to
morrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Would Render Decisive
Defeat in Next Bat
tie impossible.
SEES JAPANESE TRAP
0yama Sends Column to Cut
Off vIadivostok and Pre-
vent Evacuation.

st. Petersburg, March 24.-News
from the front continues to indicate
preparations for the withdrawal of the
main portion of the Russian army be
yond Harbin so as to place it out oi
danger of having its communication
with Russia severed If it is found i'm
practicable TO attempt to hold the line
at the Sungari river.
New Place of Concentration.
Tsitsihar, 800 miles west of Harbin,
is mentioned by several correspond
ents in a fashion to suggest that ii
will be a new point of concentration
although others speak of the Amur
river.
Movements of Japnnese.
light flying column of Japanese
cavalry is reported TO be moving
hastily across the rountry towards
Tsitsihar while a heavier column is
going northeast in the direction of
Vladivostok
one correspondent intimates the
Japanese may adopt the tactics of re
lieving the direct pressure on Line
witch in the hope of inducing him to
concentrate as far as possible below
Harbin which would give Oyama the
advantage of preparing his next blow
without greatly lengthening his line of
communications
May Have Foreseen II.
Llneyitch's decision to be prepared
TO place his main army beyond the
reach of a decisive stroke while await
ing reinforcements may have been TAX
en- in order to avoid just such a trap.
HnrbIn Prepnres for Fight.
Gunshu Pass. March 24.-Women
and children are reported to be leav-
ing Harbin and the business houses
are closing. Stationary hospitals are
being moved back and the entire rail
road east and south of Tsitshiar is be
ing prepared for the next stage of
the war.
The conviction exists Kuroki is now
directing toward the northeast for
the investment Of Vladvostok chang
ing for that purpose to Gensan.
Jnp Loan Arranged For.
London. March 24.-Final details of
the Japanese loan were concluded here
today with the exception of the exact
date of the issue. The loan is for
$3.50. .O0O. 600 and will be issued stimuli
taneously in New York and London,
each of these cities taking half
Enough TO Finish With.
Koretiyo Takahashi. special Japa-
nese financial commissioner. informed
the Associated Press today Sl50.OO0.-
600 would suffice for Japanese require
ments for year OF year and half
~ the expiration Of which time in his
tho var would bp over
ueIIeveH Russia VIII Get Money.
Takahashi confirmed the statement
that the German banks have been Civ
en- no share in the loan ana he was OF
the opinion despite the hitch in nego-
tiations. Russian would very shortly
obtain another loan in France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
MORE LAND FRAUDS FOUND
Prominent Attorney Of South Dakota
Held For Conspiracy.

Pierre. s. d., March "a. x. B.
Stearns. prominent land attorney of
Port Pierre. has been held to the Unit
cd States grand jury on the charge OF
conspiracy to fraudulently secure gov
ernment land. His bond was fixed at
$1,000. Stearns is alleged To have
been implicated with ". r. Hornsnell.
Of ST. Paul, in an attempt 10 secure
100 quarter sections Of government
land by fraudulent methods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
THEODORE POMEROY DEAD
Vas Speaker Of the Fortieth Congress
and Prominent Banker.

Auburn. y Y. March 24--TheOdOre
NJ Pomeroy. speaker Of the 10th con
gress. is dead at the age Of 50 years.
He was member OF the banking firm
Of William H. Seward < Co. and first
vice president Of the American Express
company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24

scious in the home of Henry w. Hell
fer, a lawyer Of this city, it was sup
posed they had been asphyxiated by
gas. The mother has since recovered
consciousness. and physicians and hyp-
nOtists are puzzled by their unaccount-
able coma.
Starved to Death.
Lack of nourishment was the princi-
pal cause of the woman's death. II is
believed Mrs. Huestis is dying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Track Elevation Carries

Joliet. Ill. March 24.-Judge DibelI,
IF the VIII county circuit court. has
rendered a sweeping decision on the
Injunction brought against railroad
track elevation The court sustained
every section Of the ordinance by
which all railroads here have agreed
TO elevate their tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
C0L0RED MAN is
KILLED IN FIGHT

Philadelphia, March 24-John Hill.
a negro. is dead as the result Of =
six-rOund bout last night with Kid
Dorsey. also colored. at Broadway Eth-
Ietic club. In the sixth round Hill was
knocked unconscious.
Later the proprietor OF the hail and
the seconds were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
BRYAN HEAD OF EDITORS
Nebraska Statesman is Elected Presi-
dent by State Association.

Lincoln. Neb.. March 24.-The Ne
braska Democratic Editorial assOcia-
ton has elected w. J. Bryan as presi-
dent. Bryan made an address in which
he said the present outlook for the
democratic party was the most encour-
aging for years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Sues 20 Recover Bonds.

New York. March q. John W.
Young. promoter Of the United Shin
building company has commenced suit
against d. Leroy Dresser for 1926. 900
and interest from May. 1909. The suit
IS 10 receiver certain bonds of the snip
building C5EPany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
L|NEV|TCH PLANNING TO WITHDRAW
MAIN BODY OF TROOPS BEYOND HARBIN
CASE OF TWO WOMEN A PUzzLER
MOTHER OF COMA IS DAYS AT NEW
YoRK-oNE DIES AND
PEcTEO

New York, March 24.-One of the
most remarkable cases in the expert
ence of the doctors of the Presbyterian
hospital ended today in the death of
Miss Luella Huestis. of Mount Vernon.
who. with her mother. Mrs. James H.
Huestis. had been in a trance for 10
days.
Found Unconscious.
When the women were found uncon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24

Der OF reinforcements needed to give
Linevitch requisite superiority in force
at 2OO. 900. That such a dispatch should
have been permitted to pass the cen
sor at the front is significant; and if
Lnevitch has communicated a similar
estimate of the situation direct to the
emperor it may account for his majes-
tvs increased disposition to listen to
peace counsels and open negotiations
before the Japanese establish them
selves on Russian soil.
Left at Japan's Mercy.
With Manchuria entirely abandoned
to the Japanese and Vladivostok left
as Russia's solitary sentinel on the Pa
cific. it is realized that Russia Will be
practically at Japan's mercy in the
matter of peace terms.
Ii can now be definitely stated that
the decision to appoint Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaievitch to supreme
command in the far east was recOnsid-
cred because the outlook at the front
does not warrant the risk of compro-
missing the prestige of a member of
the imperial family. Military authori-
ties here believe that unless Lineyitch
is sure of his ability to hold the lower
Sungari line. he will risk his whole
army if he fortifies and concentrates
there, as if he should be defeated. his
line of retreat lies to two sides of a
triangle, the third side of which is open
to the enemy's advance
May Abandon VIadIvOstOk.
At the general stan the view that
Linevitch may be compelled TO aban-
don Harbin and retire towards Lake
Baikal. leaving Vladivostok to its fate,
is regarded as almost unwarranted by
anything that is officially known there.
it being pointed out that Oyama will
have a long and laborious task 20 bring
up an army OF 100000 or 400. 900 men
ReinfOrcements 10 HarbIn.
Meanwhile Russian reinforcements
are arriving at Harbin at the rate of
1900 men per day. Nevertheless it is
significant that there is now a well
marked peace party at the war office.
Squadron BoHnd for VIadIvO OstOk.
Port Said, March 24-Admiral Ne
bogatoff's division of the Russian sec
ond Pacific squadron, consisting of
battleship, four cruisers and four
transports. arrived here today. Tb~
transports are heavily laden with
stores. The division. which is said to
be bound for Jibutil. French Somali-
land. and Vladivostok. will probably
proceed today.
Print story OF IntriEues.
St. Petersburg. March 24.-Papers
are supporting the campaign for peace
and are beginning to print quite open
ly the history of intrigues in the far
east for the protection of private in
terests.
Plans for Taxation.
The necessity for increased taxation
TO meet the expenses of war is recog-
uized and the minister of finance has
submitted projects TO the council Of
the empire. including taxes on beer.
matches. etc, and a graduated tax on
salaries of government officials. which
altogether will realize 1.O00 eco.
There is also a proposition for a gen
eral income tax
France May Lend
Paris. March 24.-Negotiations for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
GEN. CHARLES TRACEY DEAD
Noted Opponent of Free Silver as Rep
resentatiVe in Congress.

Albany, " Y, March 24.-Former
Representative Charles Tracey died
at his home here today aged 81. In
congress he was one of the leading
democratic opponents of free silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
CHRISTEN SHIP
WITH CRUDE OIL
Unique Idea of Gov. Hoch for Naming
the BattIeship Kan
sas.

Topeka. Kans.. March 24.-The bat
ueship Kansas will be christened by
breaking a bottle of Kansas crude oil
over its prov in place Of a bottle of
champagne. This is the idea OF Gov.
HOch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
One Count Settled

Buffalo. " Y. March 24-The jury
in the case OF Alonzo J. Whiteman. last
night returned a verdict Of not guilty
There are stfl fve untried indictments
against the prisoner and he was re
manded TO Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
MCCORMICK MUST
HURRY TO PARIS

ST. Petersburg. March 24.-Mr. Nc
COrmick. retiring ambassador TO Rus
sia, has received urgent instructions
from Washington TO proceed 10 Paris
Al the earliest possible moment. The
reason for the haste is not known here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Sets MarrInEenbIe Age.
Almost Mfned out.

Sunman. Ind. March 24-Fire last
night destroyed almost every building
In this village. causing a loss estimated
a more than 100000. with but little in
surance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
TREACHERY IN THE
CZAR'S HOUSEHOLD
Indicated BY the Discharge of Num-
Der of Attaches of the
Palace.

New York. March PA member of
the nobility and two more pages have
been dismissed from court service. says
a Herald St Petersburg dispatch.
Something of a sensation was caused
by the news. following so closely the
dismissal of another page a few days
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-24
Concressmen al jamaica.

Kingston. Jamaica. March 24--The
transport Sumner. having on board the
congressional party bound for Colon.
arrived here today from San Domingo.