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Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
QUIET BEING RESTORED
GENERALLY IN RUSSIA
VICER0YS ARE HELD
TO Accountability
Imperial Edict Requires Protection of
Missions and Punishment of
the Guilty.

HongkOng. Nov. 4.-As a result of
the recent massacre of American mis-
sionar;es al LienchOw, an imperial
edict has been issued directing the
viceroy of Canton TO furnish efficient
protection to missions. 10 punish all
guilty persons. TO promise fullest re-
dress and warning him he will be held
responsible for further outrages and
for the protection of missions.
Washington Nov. 1.-THE state de-
partment has arranged for Consul Gen
eral Lay. at Canton. China, to accom-
pany a Chinese gunboat TO Lienchow
to investigate the massacre of five
Presbyterian missionaries.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Crowds at Champaign
POLITICAL PRISONERS GIVEN
RELIEF BY AMNESTY MANIFESTO

mitted over 10 years ago are to be re-
leased, or Will be sent TO Siberian col
onies. Those who are now colonists
there will be allowed four years 10
choose their place of residence. but
are prohibited from living in ST. Peters
burg or Moscow for three years
Term Reduced by One-HaIf.
Convicts not falling under these cat
egOries have their sentences reduced by
one-half Persons condemned 10 death
or life Imprisonment have their SEN
tences reduced 10 Is years imprison-
ment The pardon extends to all per-
sons who benefited by the previous
manifesto.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04

New York Nov. William Astor,
son of William Waldorf Astor. was call
ed on TO pay 81 tax as an alien be-
fore being admitted 10 the United
States on his arrival here on the steam
or Cedric from Liverpool. This tax
was levied under the section OF the
United States immigration laws requir-
ing a head tax OF 81 for every alien
landing in this country. Mr.. Astor said
in reply as TO a question OF his citizen
ship that he was an English resident.
Large Land Owner.
William Waldorf Astor, one of the
largest holders OF real estate in this
city, lives in London, and some years
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
EQUALS WORLDS RECORD
Dan Patch Goes Mile in 1:59I4 With
out a Wind Shield

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. I'm an ex-
hibitiOn mile yesterday on the Mem
phis Trotting association's track. Dan
Patch, the champion PAGER, equaled
the worlds record without a wind
shield. covering the distance in 1891
This record has been held by Star
Pointer for a number of years. The
first quarter was made in 80 seconds,
the half in :5912. and the three-quar-
ters in 1:29. Down the stretch for
home. Hersey urged his horse forward
time Of 1:59L.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04

blatt prints the following dispatch from
the Jewish owner of three houses in
Kieff:
"Anti-Jewish excesses nave been
raging here for three days and all the
Jewish shops and many private houses
have been totally destroyed. The num-
ber of Jewish victims is large and chill
dren and old people have been barbar-
ously murdered while the military and
police looked on with cynical indiffer-
ence. The situation is desperate"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
SOCIAL CAYETY MARKS
VISIT TO WASHINGTON
ANTi-HEARST CARDS
ARE C0NFISCATEO
New York Postmaster Destroys Anar-
chistic illustrations Sent
Out

New York. Nov. 4.-Thousands of
Tammany campaign postal cards is
sued in opposition TO William Ran
dolph Hearst. candidate for mayor.
were confiscated today by order of
Postmaster Wilcox. The cards bore a
transparent likeness of President Nc
Kinley above red bomb. the fuse of
which was burning while in the back
ground was the fleeing figure of a man
labeled Hearst" with the inscription
Lest We Forget" and alleged extracts
from one of Hearst's newspapers.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04

St Petersburg. Nov. 1.-THE text OF
the imperial manifesto granting am
nesty 10 political prisoners. signed by
Emperor Nicholas yesterday. declares
by virtue of the intention expressed in
the manifesto Oct. 5. TO accord the pop
ulation inviolable principles of civil lib
erty. free pardon is granted 10 po-
htical criminals OF various categories.
participants in strikes and those re-
sponsible for breaking contracts.
Extends TO Intried.
The pardon extends TO those now in
prison and TO those not yet tried or on
whom sentence has not been pronounc-
Ell. Persons convicted of crimes COM
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
WOMAN KILLS FOUR
FOSTER CHILDREN
Mrs. James Brennan Ends Career %
Crime Following Quarrel With
Suicide.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. 4-Mrs.
James Brennan quarrelled with her
husband last evening. After the latter
had gone to work the woman shot and
killed her three step-children, aged s.
II. and 10. fatally wounding another
aged Is. and then shot herself, inflict-
ing a probable fatal wound. The wo-
man was the second wife. The Bren-
nan couple frequently quarreled over
the children.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
WHALES IN FIGHT KILLED
Surface of Sea Near Santa Barbara
CAL, Dotted With Huge Corpses.

Santa Barbara, Cal. Nov. A The
bodies of more than 30 dead whales,
known as killers" are floating in the
channel off Santa Cruz island so miles
from this city. They measure from %
to 40 feet in length and were killed, 1t
is believed, in fierce battle between
varieties of whales and swordfish
which has been going on for several
weeks in the ocean near the Channel
islands. .!@N
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
WILLIAM ASTOR IS REQUIRED To
PAY USUAL TAX AS AN ALIEN

ago renounced his American citizenship
and became an English subject.
The inspectors were more rigorous
than usual in enforcing the payment
of this tax. since it had been learned
that over 30 foreign cabin passengers
on a liner which arrived recently es-
capped the tax by declaring themselves
TO be American citizens.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
CUNllFFE'S SENTENCE LIGHT
Man Who Stole s1o1 900 Can Be Given
But Six Years.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. lit is an
nounced that Edward J. Cunliffe, the
express robber. will be sentenced on
Saturday. Nov. II. Cunliffe can be on
ly sentenced TO six years IN the peni-
tCntiary. three years each on the two
counts OF larceny. one for 500. 900 and
one for 81 600
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Wright Sails for Home.

Manila. Nov. 4-Governor General
Wright sailed today for San Francisco.
All classes bade him bon voyage.
Wright was much affected al the out
burst of loyalty.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
BATTERY B MEMBERS OUT
State Authorities Act as Result of
Controversy at Galesburg.

Sixteen members of Battery b of
Galesburg. living at Alexis have been
discharged by the state military au-
thorities. They recently asked to be
released from connection with the
Galesburg organization and connected
with that at Monmouth, the request
for the change arising from a cOntrO-
versy with Capt c. c. Craig, of Gales
burg over camp pay and the payment
If dues.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
CLOSES REVIVAL TOMORROW
Evangelist Sunday Goes from AIedo to
Burlinqton.

Evangelist William Sunday closes
his series of meetings al Aledo to-
morrow and then goes to begin a re-
vival at Burlington. In AIedo he has
made about 600 conversions and his
meetings have been almost the sole
topic OF conversation with the popula-
tion since he has been there.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
POISON IN CANDY; INDICTED
Chicago Man Accused Of Nt.smpt Z,
Kill His Family.

Chicago, Nov. As. w. Sangster. ac-
cused of having sent poisoned candy TO
hts wife and children. was indicted to-
day by the grand jury on a charge of
assault with intent TO kill.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
ENGINES HIT STOCK TRAIN
While Making Steam They Became Un-
coupled and Back Down Grade.

Hammond. Ind, Nov. 4.-While max
ing steam, three engines became I'M
coupled from sand train six miles
south of the city on the Indiana Har-
Dor railroad yesterday afternoon, and
backed down grade into a stock train,
killing one man and injuring nine 9th
ers, four fatally. and demolishing elev-
en- stock cars, one of which contained
eight blOoded horses, all being killed.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
ANNUAL MEETING Is NOV. IS
Convention of Quincy Episcopal Do
cese Will Deliberate at Galesburg.

Bishop Fawcett will preside over the
annual meeting of Quincy diocese of
the Episcopal church TO be held at
Galesburg Nov. 10. 1t is expected that
three or four days will be devoted to
business. which will include passing
upon the new and revised canons of the
church
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
FIRST MOVE FOR
new TRADE TREATY
German Ambassador Presents Propo-
sition of His Country at
Washington.

Washington, Nov. Baron Speck
Won Sternburg, the German ambassa-
dor, called at the state department to-
day and formally initiated negotiations
for new trade treaty, between the
United States and Germany. submit
ting proposition of his own govern
ment. Secretary Root has taken the
matter under consideration
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Dies After Peanut Feast.

Evansville Ind, Nov. 4.-Three-year-
old Martha Brainer. HazeltOn, Ind, was
given large bag Of peanuts. The
child died few hours after she had
eaten all in the bag.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
INDICTMENTS FOR
INSURANCE MEN
Four True Bills Against Officers of the
Northwestern Life Are
Returned.

Minneapolis. Nov. 4.-The grand
jury today reported four indictments for
men connected with the former man
agement of the Northwestern Life as
sociation which has been reorganized
under the direction of the State Insur-
ance company. The charges are of
conversion of funds, bribery and
frauds
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
AGED MAN is FOUND INSANE
Received Injury to Head Several Years
AGO in Well.

Andrew Anderson, of Moline. aged
6S years. was declared insane by a
jury in county court this morning. His
condition is attributed TO an injury
received by a hosting bucket falling
upon his head when he was digging a
well. The first indications of mental
arrangement were noticed about 13
years ago.
lent of Rock Island was found insane
today. He has been failing mentally
since an attack of typhoid fever about
-;xy
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
New ChIcf of Holy synod.

St Petersburg. Nov. 4.-Prince Al
cXis Obolinsky has been appointe,
chief procurator of the holy synod il
succession of Pobiendonstoff.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
BANK EXAMINERS
MUST NOT BE BLIND
Conditions at Allegheny Let
out.

Washington Nov. 4.-ThC controller
of the currency today removed from
the service Bank Examiner r. II. Mad
dern. on account of his failure TO dis
cover the conditions existing in the
Enterprise National Dank of Allegheny
City. Pa.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Encounters NJ Tomsk-

Tomsk Siberia, Nov. i.-There were
continued encounters here today be-
tween "loyalists" and crowds of social
lists. who were entrenched behind the
railway track.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
PYTHIANS SELL BIG HOTEL
Endowment Rank Disposes Of the Lex
inqton at CHICAGO.

Richmond. Ind. Nov. 4.-The Hotel
Lexington at Chicago, the property of
the endowment rank of the Knights OF
Pythias, has been sold for 100000.
giving the rank a surplus OF 81 500. 900.
Announcement of the sale was made
here today by Supreme Chancellor
Shiyely
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Exiled Leader Returns.

Paris. Nov. Paul DerOulde. the
exiled founder of the League Of Pa
triots. crossed the French frontier to-
day on the way TO Paris as result of
the recent amnesty law.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER
KILLED AT FOOTBALL
Oak Park Boy Struck in Making d
Tackle and Soon Dies From In
ternal Injuries.

Chicago, Nov. An making tackle
in a football game between the second
teams Of the Oak Park and Hyde Park
high schools yesterday Vernon G..
Wise, of Oak Park, was struck in the
side and back by an opposing player.
and received internal injuries from
which he died.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
MUST FILE CLAIM
The Paper in Possession of Mary
lenz is Not a
Will.
WANTS PORTION OF ESTATE
Can Proceed in County Court Where
Will Is on Fie-BuiIdinq &
Loan Case is Up.

The slip of paper upon which was
written, Il will Mary LenZ $1,000" has
no standing III court as a will. and If
the person named has any claim
against the estate of Dorothea Trittlo
for service rendered. she will have to
recover by process in the county court
This is in accordance with the decision
of Judge Gest in circuit court this
morning.
VIII ON File.
What purported 10 be the will of the
late Dorothea Trittle was filed in the
county court and gave all of her estate
TO her husband, who was placed in the
hospital for the insane Immediately
after her death. Later. Mary LenZ.
through her attorney, r. w. Olmsted,
came into circuit court with a petition
which set forth an alleged promise
made by Mrs. Trittle TO make a bequest
to her in her will for services, and Of
fered as evidence of an alleged attempt
TO fulfill the promise. a piece of paper
upon which was written the above
quoted words. The estate. of which w.
l.. Ludolph is administrator, was rep
resented by S. r. Kenworthy.
Want Books in Court.
in the case of Herbst vs. the Moline
Building, Loan q Savings association
arguments were heard this morning on
motion 10 have the books. papers ami
documents of the association turne
over to the master in chancery by the
receiver and il was granted.
George w. Wood and Fred Hand rep
resent Herbst and the other petitioners
and b. F. Peek represents the defend
ant association.
Judge Gest has expressed his desire
10 have all of the attorneys in courr
Monday morning at O'Clock. AT which
time a list OF motions and other mat
tiers not requiring a jury will be SET
for hearing.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
SCORE ARE INJURED
Fasteners in Wreck on Southei n
Pacific at Santa Margar-
ita, Calf.
TWO EXPECTED TO DIE
South Bound Limited Dashes Into
Train of Tourist Cars at
Station.

San Luis Opispo, Calf, Nov. 4.-The
Southern Pacific southbOund limited
passenger train dashed into train of
tourist cars at Santa Margarita station.
IA miles north of this city, yesterday.
Nineteen people were hurt, several of
them seriously, and two fatally.
Some Of Injured.
Among the injured are: Mrs NJ. w.
Glass, Maryville. Mo: Claud Glass;
Mrs. NJ. J. Martin. Ottumwa. Iowa.
chest crushed, unconscious seriously
hurt; Grace Martin. badly bruised on
body; f. II. Isaac. Fond du Lac, Wis.
right arm badly sprained and twisted;
Edward Egan, Clinton, Iowa. severely
cut and bruised: ID. c. Mattison. chest
injured; Horace and Grace Mattison:
Katherine Gregg, Chicago; Elsie Black
more, Ottumwa. arm broken and twist
ed from socket.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Prince Louis of Batten-
burg Being Shown
Much Attention.
RECEPTIONS ARE HELD
Ends Tonight With Dinner for
Visitor by President
Roosevelt.

Washington. ID. c., Nov. with
great eclat, Rear Admiral Prince Louis
of Battenberg was received by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt yesterday af-
ternoou.
The prince was the bearer of per
sonaI message of good will from King
Edward TO President Roosevelt and
was presented 10 the president by Sir
Henry Mortimer Durand. the British
ambassador. The presentation was
made the occasion for brilliant re-
ception. Last night British Ambassa-
dor and Lady Durand gave a state
dinner to their distinguished house
guest, followed by a large reception
and ball
Most Brilliant Affair.
Not since Prince Henry of Prussia
was the guest of the German embassy
at Washington. has a royal visitor
been the recipient of greater honors
than those with which Britain's ad-
miral prince has been welcomed to the
national capital. Save for the absence
of military honors. the princes entry
TO the capital has been invested with
as much ceremony as that which made
memorable the greeting TO the Prus-
sian prince several years ago.
Crowning Event Tonight.
Washington, Nov. 4.-Prince Louis
of Battenburg was today given lunch
con by Lieut.. Gen ChafTee. The crown
,, ing event of his visit will take place
tonight when he will be entertained at
dinner at the White House by Pre- 81
dent Roosevelt This will be a notable
affair and will be attended by a large
gathering.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Arthur Foster Powers Dead.

New York, Nov Arthur Foster
Powers, formerly city editor of the Tri-
bune. is dead from paralysis.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
DEPUTY Warden Named.

Springfield. Ill. Nov. 4.-W. c. Dow
ell of Carbonate has been appointed
deputy warden of the Southern peni-
tentiary by Gov Deneen.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Freedom for Finland.

S'rUHI u UrFt Ht TItINIhEfOTN'
Helsingfors. Finland. Nov. 4.-Three
Russian battleships. a cruiser and 1O,-
600 troops have arrived here from Re
val. The general strike continues. The
situation is threatening on account of
the attitude of the socialists. Other
classes are disposed to be content
with the imperial manifesto.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04

Berlin, Nov I, a. m-The Tage
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
BIC STRUGGLE ON
Wisconsin and Minnesota Bat.
tling for Football Honors
at Minneapolis.
PRINCIPAL GAME IN WEST
Gophers' Only Chance of Season to
Show They Are of Champion
ship Metal.
FIRST HALF.

FIRST HALF.
First half-YaIe %, Columbia 0.
Harvard IL, Carlisle 5.
Cornell o, Swarthmore 6.
Navy 6, Pennsylvania State 5.
Minnesota 6, Wisconsin IL.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Fight at BatuIu.

Batum. Trancaucasia. Nov. 4.-Ther'
was an encounter between troops an'
manifestants here today. \ numbe
were killed and wounded on both sides
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04

Wisconsin scored two touchdowns
one on a S2-yard run by Roseth. the
other on an S0-yard dash by Findley.
Bush kicked goal in each instance.
Minnesota scored once by line plunges.
Minnesota men being considerably
heavier than their opponents.
Minneapolis. Mimi. Nov. 4.-Minne-
sofa and Wisconsin universities foot
bail elevens met on NoIthrup field
this afternoon. The game was the only
big one" on the Minnesota schedule
this year and gave the Minnesota
eleven the only chance they will have
for a claim TO the western champion
ship.
If Minnesota beats Wisconsin by a
comfortable score it could at least be
claimed Minnesota was stronger than
Chicago.
On the other hand. to Wisconsin. al
ready defeated by Chicago. the game
represented the last chance of making
a high mark in the western foot bali
struggles this year and a game even
more desperate than the hard-fought
battles of past years between the rival
elevens was anticipated.
Crowds at Champaign
Champaign, Ill. Nov. 4.-Hundreds
of people are pouring into Champaign
to witness the Illinois Michigan foot
ball game this afternoon. The weather
is a trifie warm. Illinois does not look
for victory, but hopes 10 hold Michigan
10 low score.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Made still Hunt.

The campaign conducted by the re
publican organization has been quiet
but its leaders claim 1t has been more
effective than that of the reform ele
ment. Mayor Weaver today estimated
the city party's majority at 100000
James l.. Miles. republican city chair
man, and other prominent leaders. pre-
dict a majority of from 81, 900 to $4,000
for the organization ticket
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
ANOTHER BANKER
G oes Wrong With Alleged For.
gers Amounting to $50.
900 or $4,000.
C. H. DYE, OF TABOR, IOWA
Attributes Trouble to Attempt to Fight
Standard OiI-Had College
Funds.

Tabor, Iowa, Nov. 1.-THE state bank
of Tabor has been closed as a result
of the admission of c. H. Dye, vice
president of the institution, that he had
forged the names of many leading citi-
zens 10 notes for large sums. probably
totaling between $4,000 and $4,000.
The officers of the bank claim the
institution is sound. 1t is capitalized
for $4,000 and has deposits of $685.
OoO
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Philadelphia Reform Par
ty Claims OverwheIm-
ing Majority
in THE CITY ELECTION
Mayor Weaver Estimates Repub-
Iicans Will be Defeated
by 100000.

Philadelphia. Pa. Nov. AFTER one
of the most active political campaigns
this city has experienced in years, lead
ers of the city party. the reform body
organized to defeat the republican or
sanization. declare they are certain of
victory at next Tuesdays election.
More than ESQ mass meetings have
been held during the past five weeks
under the auspices of the city party,
and the leaders say they have been
productive of much good TO the new
party
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Great Damage Done.

Looting was in full force yesterday
morning. and the damage done was
enormous. A number OF Jews were
killed Whenever Jews attacked by
rioters escaped to the roofs of the
houses they were promptly fired on.
Residents of the outskirts of the city
say their sections have been overrun
by rioters
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
College Funds in Danger.

for $4,000 and has deposits of $685.
O00.
College Funds in Danger.
Dye ascribes his downfall to. an at
tempt to buck" the Standard Oil by
backing numerous projects in the new
oil fields in Kansas. He also lost heav-
lily on the Chicago board of trade and
in mining schemes, recently taking
chances on the latter two in hopes of
regaining losses incurred in the oil
ventures.
Dye came TO Tabor as cashier of the
State Bank and served for 10 or Il
years. Two years ago he was elected
vice president, and since that time has
been spending much money, building
one of the finest homes in this section
of the state, buying fine horses and
automobiles, and turning the bank over
to the direction of employees, although
the directors appear to have accepted
his word that ii was running all right.
Bucked Standard Oil.
Dye was treasurer of Tabor college,
a Congregational school here, and it is
feared its funds have suffered. He
also was treasurer of the city school
district and had charge of a large sum.
He was trustee of a Congregational
church until year ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
piliaEing stopped.

Odessa. Nov. 4.-Pillaging here has
been largely stopped. thanks 10 the
intervention of troops and local militia
formed largely OF students but the
streets are unsafe except for sanitary
officials and sisters of charity.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Cannot Move Troops.

The government on account of the
railroad strike is greatly hampered in
returning to Finland troops who were
withdrawn for protection of the capt
tai during the recent crisis. The Fin
nish revolutionists are known to be
well armed. The governor general of
Finland, arrived here yesterday to con-
fer with the emperor and Count Witte
on the situation
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Quiet nt Odessa.

Odessa. Nov. 1.-THE city is quiet
today and almost assuming its normal
aspect but the tension is still great.
Consuls are busy trying TO secure pro-
lection for foreigners, who are in a
nervous state.
Hotels are full and in most cases
guarded by troops. Many people nave
sought refuge on steamers in port. 1t
is hoped the worst is over
Rock Island Argus., 1905-11-04
Disarms Troops.

kaZan. Nov. AT the request oi
the town council the governor has dis
armed the local police and has sent
troops and Cossacks out of town. Or
der has been restored by hastily form
ed militia
The evening world., 1905-11-20
PATRICK MAKES A
NEW FIGHT FOR LIFE
Wants Order to Show His
Rights Were Not Regarded
in Court.

ALBANY, Nov sO,--stlll another phase
Of the Patrick case came before the
Court Of Appeals this afternoon when
the attorneys OF the man wlo stands
condemned for the murder Of William
NJ Rice asked certain technical rulings
which will facilitate their appeal to the
Supreme Court ut the United states.
The order upon which the argument
was based directed the Dis ict-Att Iney
OF New York to SHOW cause why tn
remittitur Of the case should no, b.
amended e show that the Court OF Ap-
peals had denied the DEFENDANTS con
tenlion that his convict on violated the
Federal amendment in that II deprived
him OF lie and liberty without due
process OF hw Edgar n, kohler, VINO
appeared for Patrick, said:
"Ths defendant Is determined TO re.
view the decision OF this court In the
United states Supreme Cour, and ap-
plies, mt for n reargument but for An
amendment OF the ramitti,ur setting
forth that the Federal contention has
been raised and overruled by tnls
court