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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
EUROPEAN POWERS WERE
INSTRUMENTAL IN THE
EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

Washington. March 25.-When the
dispatch from St. Petersburg regard
ing peace was shown a diplomat today
on whose authority the Associated
Press on March 13 announced from
Washington that the Russian emperor
knew the general terms on which Jap
an would conclude peace, he said:
Powers Have Found Out.
The source of my original informa-
tion on this subject was Il high one,
but it is gratifying to receive this
confirmation. European powers, nota-
bly, France, have for some time been
endeavoring to find out on what terms
Japan would accept peace. These
have been ascertained in a general
way and have been communicated to
st. Petersburg. When he called his
war council on March Is the emperor
knew these terms and doubtless com
them to his ministers.
Demands Sincerity.
"The reason for Japan's apparent
reticence regarding the opening of
peace negotiations is not due to a de-
sire to continue the war. but it is be-
cause the Toxic government wishes to
be certain Russia is proceeding to
peace negotiations in good faith and
is not playing for time as she did in
negotiations prior TO the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Entered Politics.
SAYS SHE OWES BUT $3.50, 900
Mrs. Chadwick Denies Truth of State
ment Debts Were 100000.

Cleveland. O., March 25.-"I do not
owe much more than $75O,OOO," testi-
fled Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick. "Of
the amounts borrowed from various
persons | received only $4,000, leav-
ing S2GS. 900 as commissions for them"
Mrs. Chadwick made this declara-
tion when Attorney l.. J. Grossman.
acting for Receiver Loeser, said In a
hearing in bankruptcy court that he
believed she owed $4,000, 900, and that
only 100000 in assets had been locat-
ed He asked her help in finding
moro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

dentials, not to discuss formal terms
of peace but 10 informally examine
what each side expected and if a
tentative basis seemed possible.
Is Not Definite.
The nature of this exchange does
not warrant its being considered a
definite peace movement but it is unS
derstood to have given each side op-
portunity to judge the view of the 9TH
er and it has clearly shown Russia's
disposition towards peace.
There is reason to believe both ST
Petersburg and Toxic know of the re-
suits of this conversation and that it
is the basis of the renewed st. Peters
burg report peace is imminent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
PACKERS ARE IN
Have Detectives Keeping Track
of Testimony at the Beef
Trust Investigation.
LARGE FORCE is EMPLOYED
Hearing Adjourns Yesterday After
noon Till Monday Morn
ing.

Chicago, March 25.-After five siren
uous days of labor the federal grand
jury which is investigating the beef in
dustry adjourned yesterday afternoon
until 10 o'clock Monday morning
Three witnesses were examined during
the day. The secrecy that has charac-
terized the proceedings from. the first
day was maintained, the number of Sc
cret service men on duty about the
building being increased.
Work Quietly.
While the government officials have
been compelled 10 work in the open to
a certain extent the packers have been
doing their work more quietly. The
packers and their attorneys have not
been conspicuous in the corridors.
1t was learned yesterday, however.
that the packers interests are being
watched by a large force of the best
detectives in the employ of one of the
largest secret agencies in Chicago
The testimony OF every one of the wit
nesses is being arranged and tabula-
ted.
Packer Admits Being on Watch.
While the packers have not been in
evidence during the hearing it cannot
be said that they are not watching the
proceedings with great interest" said
one of the packers representatives yes
terday afternoon.
This statement was supported by
another man who does know something
of the work that the packers are do
ing. He admitted the work of the pri-
vate detectives and said that for every
secret service man the packers had an
operative at work. The beef men
know to a large extent the result of
the governments investigation prior to
the hearing. Since then they have at
tempted To become familiar with the
details of the examining body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
VERDICT PLEASES MRS. CODY
Finding in Divorce Suit is Regarded as
Vindication.

North Platte. Neb.. March 25.- Mrs.
w. F. Cody is Overjoyed at the outcome
OF the cOloneIs suit for divorce. Friends
OF the family express the conviction
that Judge Scotts decision is final and
that no further proceedings will be in
sltuted. i am truly glad of the re-
SUIT said Mrs. Cody. "inasmuch as /
nave been so completely vindicated. |
feel that quite load of care has been
lifted from me. l stin love the colonel
dearly and reconciliation would be
the next great event of my life"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
DEAD FISH MENACE HEALTH
Peoria Suffering From Unusual Con-
ditions in the Illinois.

Peoria. H.. March 25.-Millions of
fish, caught in the back waters of the
Illinois river and frozen to death by
the unusually severe winter, are now
a menace to the health of residents
along the river bottoms. For miles
along the river they may be seen lying
in piles and rapidly decaying. The
health departments of Peoria and
TazeweH counties counties have taken
up the question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Doctor pYIna treats Self.

Wabash, Ind. March 25.-An hour
after he was stricken with apOplexy.
during which time he had remained
conscious and directed his own treat
ment. DR. Mooney OF this place died.
He was 81 years old and one Of the
leading physicians OF the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
is DEAD
First Mexican Ambassador to
United States Expires
at Washington.
WAS DISTINGUISHED SOLDIER
Last illness Due to Exposure While
Participating in Inauguration
Ceremonies.

Washington, March 25.-Senor Don
Manuel De Aspiroz, Mexico's first am
bassador TO the United States died yes
terday afternoon at the Mexican EN-
bassy. Although a sick man since last
fan, the ambassadors death was due
to relapse caused by exposure on
Inauguration day. Against the advice
of his physicians. Aspiroz left his sick
room and attended the inaugural cere-
monies at the capitol, where he came
near fainting.
Record Soldier.
Born At Puebla, Mexico. on June 8,
1896, SenOr De AZpiroZ studied law
but left his law office to enter the
Mexican army. He rendered gallant
service in the uprising of his country
against French Intervention and rose
from second lieutenant to colonel. AZ
ter the fall of Quertaro he was ap-
pointed prosecuting attorney in the
court martial of Macmillan, Miramen
and Mejai. When the revolution of
Tuxtepec. under Gen. Porfirio Diaz,
overthrow the existing government Az
piroz retired to private life.
Entered Politics.
In May, 1890, he became assistant
secretary of foreign relations in the
Diaz cabinet and held that position
until his appointment as the first am
bassador of Mexico to the United
States
President Roosevelt and Acting Sec
retary of State Adee sent to the Mex
lean government a message of condo
lence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
IN CONSPIRACY TO WRECK A BANK
OFFICIALS CHARGE DEPosIToRs
MALIcE-PLEN-


Cincinnati, Ohio, March 25.-The re-
cials of the Union Savings bank &
Trust company to be the explanation
for a run on the savings department
of that institution today, in which wo-
man was knocked down and seriously
trampled on in the rush of depositOrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
FRENCH HEAR THAT THE
MEETING WAS HELD AT
A NORTHERN CAPITAL

Paris, March 25.-It is said in quar-
ters having excellent means of infor-
nation that Russia's steps towards
peace have already taken a tentative
form at a private conference held
within recent days at one of the small
capitals of northern Europe. The pur-
pose of this appears to have been to
bring together Rersonages represent
ing both sides, neither having ere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
ENTIRE ITALIAN
CABINET RESIGNS

Rome. March 25.-Acting Premier
TittOni today announced 10 parliament
hat the whole cabinet had resigned,
eaying the king free TO form a new
ministry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
SHE MAY BE QUEEN OF SPAIN
Negotiations for Marriage of Princess
Patricia to King Alfonso.

London. March 25.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says it
is reliably stated that the preliminary
negotiations for the marriage OF Prin-
cess Patricia, daughter OF the duke
OF Connaught. and King Alfonso for
mally were opened Thursday Well IN.
formed eourtiers says the negotiations
are almost certain 10 succeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
BASEBALL MAN IS
SENTENCED TO PEN

Milwaukee, Wis. March 25.- For
mer Aid Charles Havenor was today
denied a new trial and sentenced to
two years Imprisonment for bribery.
Havenor is owner and president of the
Milwaukee American Association base
ball club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Flees With s4.ooO IN piamonds.

Cleveland. O., March 25.-A man
picked up a tray Of diamonds valued
at $4,000 in a jewelry store here and
dashed out Of the store. He was lost
in the crowd By the time the clerk
reached the door. The thief and his
had asked 10 be shown dia-
mOnds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
HOSTILE To FRANCE AND AMERICA
CASTRO SCENE MooD-REFUsEs HoLr
CONVERSATION WITH BoWEN-FRANCE MAY
A WARsHIP

Paris, March 25.-An official dis
patch from Caracas says President
Castro who was absent from the capi-
tai during the recent supposed amel-
ioration Of the situation. has returned
and has manifested a strong hostility
against American and French inter
ests. His attitude is particularly men
acing against the French Cable com
pany.
II is premature to say what steps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

France will take. but there seems to
be a growing impression in official
quarters that the presence of war
ship in Venezuelan waters might ex-
ercise a salutary influence
Would Not Talk on Subject.
The official dispatch adds Castro's
declinatiOn to arbitrate the American
demands was accompanied by re
fusal to hold a conversation on the
subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
CRASH ON CHICAGO STREET
Several Hurt BY Collision of Cable with
Trolley Car.

Chicago. March 25.-Two persons
ly injured today when a State street
cable car ran into a Thirty-first street
electric car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Schaefer susnect nischarnnd

Bedford, Ind, March 25.-The grand
jury investigating the Schaefer muir
der charges against Elmer Browning.
who has been in jail for several weeks,
the result Of a confession by his di-
vorced wife. Julia Massey. failed TO
Ind an indictment against him, and he
was released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
MINISTER DAWSON PAVES
WAY FOR DOMINGO PEACE
HAY is
IN BETTER HEALTH

POnta. Del Gada. Azore Islands.
March Is The steamer Cretic with
Secretary of State Hay and Mrs. H9y
on board arrived here today When
questioned concerning his health the
secretary said he was feeling very
well and that he had a comfortable
trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
snuadron Leaves Havana.

Havana. March 25.-The American
squadron departed from Havana today
amid mingled patriotic music from the
bands of warships. whistles Of tugs
and cheers Of thousands OF specta-
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
VLADIVOSTOK is WELL
PREPARED TO STAND A
LONG, SEVERE SIEGE

Gensan, Korea, March l6. via Chefoo
March S5.-A courier who left Vladi
vostok a month ago reports that the
residents there expect japanese invest
ment early in the spring. Many there
fore were leaving daily for Europe
while those who were compelled 10 re
main were sending their valuables
away. The number Of civilian resi-
dents now in Vladiyostok approximate
~ was 100.
Few Rum blockade
An increase in the price of food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
BIG DROP IN CRUDE
OIL BY STANDARD co.

Pittsburg. Pa. March 25.-The Stan
dard oil company today made a reduc-
tfon Of three cents IN the higher grades
Of crude oil and two cents in the low
eF grades.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
to obtain their money.
Has Much Cash.

The bank has $2,500.000 in cash on
hand and nearly $S,000.00O securities,
besides other assets to care for its
$4,000. 900 deposits.
1t is charged postal cards have been
sent 10 the depositors of the bank ad-
vising the withdrawal of deposits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
RUSSIAN WAR OFFICE BARES SECRETS
OF REPEATED FAILURE IN THE FAR EAST
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT WILL PROSECUTE
GORKY FOR INFLAMING PUBLIC MIND

st. Petersburg. March 25.-The au-I
thorities have definitely decided to
prosecute Maxim Gorky on charges OF
drawing up prOclamatiOns with the OBJ
ject of overthrowing the existing sta,e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
COMING.
Religious Sect Decide to Again
Invade Land of Their
Fathers.
STATE CONFERENCES is ENDED
Will Put up Churches at Monmo outh,
Oquawka and Warsaw
at Once.

Bloomington, H., March 25.-The
Mormons have decided to come back
TO Illinois.
At a meeting of the Illinois confer
ence OF the Mormon church, which has
just closed in Warren county, il was
decided to invade the land Of their
fathers. and three churches will be
built - one at Monmouth. another at
Oquawka and a third at Warsaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
MAURICE BARRYMORE,
THE ACTOR, EXPIRES

New York. March 25.-Maurice Bar
rymore. the actor. died today at a
sanitarium at Amityvilie. L. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
MAY BE DIAMONDS IN CANADA
Geological Survey Officer Says Watch
Near Great Lakes and Hudson Bay.

Ottawa. Ont. March 25.-Dr Ami of
the geological survey is of the opin-
ion that diamond wealth is hidden in
that part of Canada between the great
lakes and Hudson bay. He said that
all surveying parties and explorers
should be on the lookout for anything
that will show traces OF the precious
white aicne in this territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Arranges Basis for an
Agreement With
This Country.
ON OWN INITIATIVE
United States Commissioner to
Collect Revenue and Pay
OFF the Debts.

Washington, March 25.-Renewed
interest in the San Domingo affair
was manifested In official circles TO-
day upon the receipt by the
state department of n cablegram from
Minister Dawson indicating he had
effected with the Dominican govern
ment tentative agreement which
temporarily, at least. would adjust sat
isfactory fiscal conditions OF the island
government.
We VIII Collect Revenue
No explicit information concerning
the contents of the cablegram is
available at this time but il is under
stood the agreement contemplates
placing the fiscal affairs of the island
government, 50 far as the collection of
revenues is concerned, in the hands
OF commissioner to be designated b..
Roosevelt with the consent of the
Dominican government
Would Divide the Money.
The revenues of the island would
be collected by this commissioner n
sufficient percentage of them being
placed To the credit of the Dominican
government to pay current expenses
and the remainder deposited as a fund
- pay the foreign claims of the island
government at such time as the dlstIt-
button of the fund may be agreed upon
by the creditor government
Had No Instructions.
II is intimated strongly the president
would receive such a proposition with
favor, il it should be shown to be sat
isfactory to the San Domingo govern
ment, although in entering into y,
agreement, if 1t actually has been
made, Minister Dawson acted without
specific instructions from this govern
ment and entirely upon his own initia-
tive.
France Not Worrying.
Paris, March %. - Authorities here
say that no steps are being considered
relative to pressing the French claim
against San Domingo
1t is explained that French holders
of Dominican bonds hoped that the
United States senate would ratify the
treaty adjusting the finances of San
Domingo and the bondholders were
much disappointed at the fact that ac-
tion on the treaty was deferred.
Government VIII Not Act
However they have not taken steps
10 secure government Intervention and
the latter has not yet shown any dis
position to assume collection of the
debt by the adoption of drastic meas
ures. Officials here say that the total
amount of Dominican bonds held I'm
Europe is about $21 900 900 divided
in order of Importance between Bel
GUM, France, Holland and Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
IoWa Pioneer Dies.

Sioux City. Iowa March 25.-Judge
\. v Lorimer. of Sioux City. is dead
Chicago. He was a well known
owa pioneer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

of things in the empire and disturb
ing the public order, the highest pen
atty for which is three years detention
in a fortress. Gorky is still in tne
neighborhood of Riga in broken health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Warshlps Meets

ST. Petersburg. March Pa report
which cannot yet be confirmed is in
circulation here that japanese torpe-
10 boats have sunk the Russian battle
ihips Navarin and Sissoi Neliky. Both
II these bessels were attached to Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky's feet. which
sailed recently from NOssi Be. a small
sland or the north coast of NADIA
yascar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Tried nt lIOnmOuth.

1t was at Monmouth the trial of
Joseph Smith on the charge of murder
took place in 1871
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
EXPRESS Is NEARLY
CAUGHT BY SLIDE
Pennsylvania Train Passes Just Be-
fore Mass of Earth
Falls.

Cresson, Pa, March 25.-The Key
stone express. eastbound, on the Penn
sylvania. was caught by landslige at
Packsaddle, today, and the passengers,
who were thrown into a wild panic.
had a narrow escape one of them be-
ing slightly hurt Tons OF rock and
earth slipped down off the mountain,
just as the express was passing.
stuffs prevailed in spite of the daily
arrival of large numbers of cattle from
the Korean border, and large quanti-
ties of other necessities via the rail
road. Practically no steamers had sue
ceeded in running the Japanese block
ade
All dock yard work had been sus-
pended for 80 days, the repairs to the
warships having been completed.
Defensive works. entanglements. pits,
and Notifications of large magnitude
planted trees, which form an effective
screen. The same method has been
used on the fortified islands at the en-
trance TO the harbor.
$4,000 Troops There.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
the city. Twenty-Five thousands troops
were quartered in the Notifications,
while reinforcements were arriving
daily when the courier left town. 1t
was reported that ultimately the gar
rison will be increased to $4,000 men.
The courier further reports that the
Russian garrison formerly stationed at
Possiet bay has been withdrawn TO
Vladivostok with its supplies, and that
with the exception of 400 men on the
banks of the Tumen river he saw no
Russians between Vladivostok and
SoHgchin. where the Japanese head
quarters have been established. On
the other hand. he heard that a large
detachment of Russian infantry short
Iy will be dispatched 10 the Korean
frontier
WarShlps Meets
81. Petersburg March 25.-A report
which cannot yet be confirmed is in
circulation here that japanese torpe-
| 10 boats have sunk the Russian battle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Japs UnderestImated.

II is denied the war office was de
ceived in regard To the available
strength of the Japanese army or the
organization of the Japanese reserves,
but the army organ frankly admits the
talent of the officers and the wonderful
spirit of the soldiers were miscalculat-
OIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
Had BETTER Guns.

While it is affirmed quick firing
guns and field guns of the Russians
are superior to those OF the Japanese
the war Office explains that misfor-
tune in the sufficiency of mountain
guns that was due TO the fact that
when the war broke out Russia was
just adopting a new pattern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25
THE WEATHE r

ShoWers and probably thunder
storms this afternoon and tonight; cooler
tonight; sunday, fair. Temperature at
N. ma, 81; nt $3.50 D. m, -.
}. VI sHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

An increase in the price Of food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

ST Petersburg, March 25. - Line
witch telegraphing the cath says:
"A Russian patrol has been fired upon
by the Japanese cavalry and infantr!
occupying the village of Juljuschu.
There has been no change in posi-
tions of the armies during the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

I'LL TIE Ne6OS
- All the Time
And All the People
K7Ose, II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-25

St Petersburg, March 25.-Stung by
the wholesale criticism lately heaped
upon the war Office for it's unprepared-
ness and incapacity in providing the
Manchurian army with men. guns and
munitions the army organ today lays
bare what has been done since the
opening of hostilities giving the exact
figures.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-09

Paddock, the wife OF said s. d. Pad
dock, claims to have some interest in
said premises; that said petition
prays that the court empanel a jury
to ascertain the compensation to be
made in money to the owner of said
realty, and to all others interested
therein for the taking of said realty
by petitioner for the purpose afore-
said;
And you and each of you are hereby
notified that on the 3D. day of July
1905. petitioner will apply to the SUI
perior court of the state of Washing
ton for Spokane county. and to the
Honorable William H. Huneke, Judge
thereof. at his courtroom in the city
of Spokane, at the hour of $50 a. m.
or as soon thereafter as counsel for
petitioner can be heard. for hearing
upon said petition, and an adjudica-
tlon by the court that the taking of
said realty is for public use, and is
necessary To the business of petit
tioner, and for the fixing of a time
and place at which a jury may be
called to determine the compensation
to be made therefor.
Dated this sth day of June. 1905.
ALLEN & ALLEN,
Attorneys for Petitioner,
y. @. address: e1S The Rookery,
Spokane. Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-09

what would / do with JohH d.
Rockcfellers money if l had it %
TO tell the honest truth. my first
thought would probably be what that
money would do for me. What life
long dreams 1t could fulfill; what am
billions it could satisfy; what realized
longings for the best and highest and
the most beautiful in life it would
make possible.
And then. because l know, l would
like to share its possibilities with
girl who was about to marry $1,000
for her own use and her children's.
would give to every Industrious
man with a family few acres of
land and a little home free from debt.
beyond his power to mortgage or sell
IA perpetual fund for wife and
babies.
mcnts where the poor workmen now
must stay: build houses instead for
them to live in at cheap rent. and
teach them to care for themselves
and their homes.
would buy other homes for the
toiling widows with children depend
ent upon them. and for the old people
who have climbed the hill' long
years together and find the summit
bleak and shelterless.
would like to give every sin-sick
woman a chance by it's means to live
a clean. respectable life, placed be-
yond want and wants temptation.
would own n good many of God
acres" where every forlorn brother"
and SISTER" OF mine might come at
last to rest.
would give n piano to every girl
whose heart Is filled with music and
no means by which to express 1t; an
art education to the one whose soul