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The Irish standard., 1905-08-19
STILL IN CONFERENCE.

The second week of the conference
at Portsmouth is closing and peace
negotiations are still in progress. But
little has been accomplished thus far
that might not easily have been
looked for. A week ago today, through
the courtesy of the Russian envoy,
from all appearances the Associated
Press found itself in a position to
give to the world an accurate synopsis
of the demands made by the Japan
ese. The terms named by Japan, as
the basis for negotiations included
the following:
The cession Of the Russian leases to
the Liao-tung peninsula, comprising
Port Arthur and Dalny.
The evacuation Of the entire prov
ince of Manchuria.
The retrocession to China of any
privileges Russia may have in the
province and the recognition by Rus
sia of the principle of the open door,"
The cession to Japan of the Chinese
Eastern railroad below Harbin, the
main line through northern Man
churia to Vladivostok to remain Rus
sian property.
The recognition of the Japanese pro-
tectorate over Korea.
The grant of fishing rights to Japan
in the waters of the Russian littoral
northward from Vladivostok to the
Behring sea.
The REIMBURSEMENT to Japan of the
Russian warships interned in neutral
ports.
Finally, the limitation upon the
naval strength of Russia in far east
ern waters.
There are two things notable in thx
terms proposed. Instead of askinf
for an indemnity" Japan suggest:
Reimbursement" for the cost of thu
war, the amount being left indefinite
Nor does Japan ask the cession o,
naturalization of Vladivostok. In tht
first instance the change Of term Il
evidently what might be called a con
cession to Russia's pride. This is tru'
also in the second instance where
Japan leaves the way open for nego
tiations concerning Vladivostok b.
making a somewhat general deman.
for "the Limitation of Russia's nava
force in the Pacific"
Later on M. Witte communicated
the terms mentioned to his govern
ment and soon thereafter was read.
with the Russian reply. The resul
was that most of the demands made
b. the Japanese were accepted as
fair basis for negotiation. The de
mand, however, that Russia shall pa!
the war expenses Of Japan, shall cedt
Sakhalin, shall surrender internet
ships and shall limit her naval force
in the Pacific. were all emphaticallS
rejected by the Cars government
The important points of difference are
IN reality those tnat already etaut
rejected by Russia. On all othe'
points an amicable adjustment seems
not only possible but probable. 1t is
a general opinion that the original
Japanese terms arc understood to be
subject to modification and 1t is quite
evident, If they are to be accepted by
Russia, the so-called Original terms
will be badly shattered at the finish.
Peace may come, but the indications
at this time do not point in that direc.
ton. Conceding everything else to
Japan, Russia seems to have deter.
mined upon two points, the direct re-
fusal to either cede Sakhalin to the
Japs or to pay the indemnity demand
Cd Or any mart Of II
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

According to a statement made in
Philadelphia, Tuesday, by the directors
Of the department of public safety,
there are 60,OS3 names on the voting
lists of that city that have no right to
be there. This is the way the big Re-
publican majorities are secured in Phi
ladelphia.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

The population of st. Paul was off,
cially announced Wednesday by Su-
pervisor F. G. Warner. That city now
has 197,025 people, an increase Of 33,.
$50 over the federal census Of 1900.
Minneapolis has 261,974. Adding the
two there is total Of 458,999. Only
a little while and the twins will be
able to say they have a half million.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19
THE cIrY's POLICE FORCE.

~ 40 0SsAN SASAS 3RAoyOA OoAVo 40 A0V1u6
a table prepared showing that Mime
apolis has a smaller police force, in
proportion to its population, than
any other city in the country. When
the board of tax levy meets next
month the table referred to will be
submitted to that body and no doubt
can be entertained but what it will
prove an unanswerable argument in
favor of the proposition to bring about
substantial increase in the present
force. There are whole wards in the
city, at least it is so stated, that now
do not have more than from two to
five patrolmen on duty during the day
or night, and it is claimed that the
Thirteenth ward, which covers a
larger area than any Of the other
wards, is comprised in single beat
and part Of the time is entirely with
out police protection. If these are
facts, and there is no reason to doubt
the authority Of statements made, then
it is matter of wonder that the city
is as free from crime as it really is.
The Minneapolis police force to-
day numbers, practically, what 1t did
five years ago and yet the population
is greater by 10000 than it was in
1900. II fifty more men were added
to the force it is safe to say that we
would have no more than any other
city in the union of equal territory and
population. 1t is certainly time that
better police protection was afforded
the people of this city.
In this connection the question Of
remuneration presents itself. The
Irish Standard is opposed to extrava-
gance in the different departments Of
our municipal government, but it is
always willing and ready to champion
the cause of proper reward to those
who are faithful in the city's service.
Are patrolmen in Minneapolis paid as
much as they are in other cities of
it's size? II not, is there any reason
why this is true? There is no body of
men, 1t seems to us, that should be
more fairly rewarded for services
faithfully performed than members of
the police force. They are not all
what they should be, it must be ad.
mitted, but as rule they are an in.
telligent, clean and courageous body
who are faithful in their endeavors
to uphold law and order and in the
protection of life and of property.
1t is fair to say that the life of a
patrolman is not all sunshine. He ia
constantly surrounded by danger, es
pecialiy in some localities infested by
thieves and thugs. AS rule he is
under considerable expense, no matter
how careful he may be, so that it is
but just that he be literally rewarded
for the work he performs.
Give us only good men on the
police force, let them be paid well fol
their services, weed out those who are
inclined to be dishonest with their fel
lowmen, reward those who are faith
full to duty and honest in their deal
| ings with those about them and Min
neapolis will have reason, in full meas
ure, to be proud Of its civic guardians
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

Have you seen anything of John
Rockefeller's father? asks the Grafton,
N. D., Record. This Office has been
notified by postal card that a reward
of $25 will be paid for his safe return.
He is tail man, wearing pair Of
blue overalls, done in kerosene oil. He
will probably put up fight and deny
the responsibility, but act quickly and
gather him in and get the reward.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

North Dakota is moving along. Fig
ures prove this. The taxable property,
as equalized by the state board Of
equalization, in 1904 amounted to
S155 sos, ,269. This year the same board
placed it at $173,551,677. an increase
OF $1S,O46,4OS over that of 1904. An
excellent proof of North Dakota's
growth and general advancement.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

The proposition to widen many of
the principal thoroughfares of st. Paul
is timely. If the best interests of the
city are to be considered it will re-
ceive most hearty encouragement
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

II
AS long as Russia and Japan have
been doing their fighting on Chinese
soil why not let China pay that one
billion indemnity? If the belligerents
are really anxious for peace here's a
way out of it.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

Now and then a friendly comment
on the success of the North Dakota ex-
hibit at the Portland fair is noted in
Washington or Oregon papers, but
somehow or other Minnesota passeth
mention, ~,
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

At the national convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters, recently
held at Boston, julius A. Collier OF
Shakopee was reelected high trustee
of the order, receiving the highest vote
cast for any one candidate, a very
flattering Endorsement.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

John D. Rockefeller is the greatest
criminal Of the age" says the present
governor Of Wisconsin. There is a
grain of truth in this. Ten years
hence, so far as the matter of politics
go, 1t Is more than an even chance
that Robert M. La Toilette will be
looked upon as the greatest fraud of
the age.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19
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The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

When it comes to putting up the
cold cash it doesn't matter much after
All whether it is known as indemnity"
or reimbursement"
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

A fair estimate of the wheat crop
for the three states of Minnesota,
North and South Dakota may be
placed at 1s5,OOO,OOO bushels.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

Hon. Joel P. Heatwole of Northfield
will be orator of the day at the Labor
Day celebration in st. Paul.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

An advance statement of business
done at the prison binder stwine fac.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

It is an easy task to write 1.-THE
Simple Life," but it is different mat
The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

Peace at any price! Russia doesn't
seem to have reached that point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17

with the congress, and report at each
meeting Of the congress.
Investigation Incomplete.
The committee having in charge in
vestigation Of the Open Shop Advo-
cate. which recently made its appear
ance in the tri-cities, reported that it
was not ready to report. Further
time was granted Only one issue OF
this publication has been printed.
The opinion of the delegates was that
II was printed as an advertising
scheme. The statements made in
some of the articles were said to have
been largely untruths.
The regular meeting of the Indus
trial Home association was also he'd
last evening. Only routine matters
were considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
HOMESTEAD PLAN
Frisco System to Test Scheme OF
Selling Employees Acre Tracts
Along las Line.
HAS BEEN PROVEN A SUCCESS
Aim Is to Make All Hands Take
Greater Interest in the Welfare
of the Company.

Adopting a French plan for amalga-
mating the interests of the corporation
and its employees, B. F. Yoakum, chair
man of the executive committee OF the
Frisco system. has declared that a
homestead will be provided for every
employee of the system, from vlce-preSl-
dent down to the section hand. BY this
method Mr. Yoakum hopes to establish
an entente cord:ale' among the en-
oIoyes and a closer utilization with the
corporate interests than on any other
road in America. One of the things
which it is expected to accomplish is
the elimination of strikes.
A careful survey of the situation in
France was made by Mr.. Yoakum, and
he studied the plans which he found to
be working satisfactorily on several OF
the roads in that country. So pleased
was he with what he saw that he de-
cided to introduce the same plan in
this country. and the first experiments
are to be made on the Texas line. The
details having been explained to the
men, it is declared that already ma
jority of them have signified their in
How Plan Is Carried Out.
The idea is to sell to every employee
a parcel of five or 10 acres of land
tributary to the railroad supplied with
water, and at a fair valuation, to be
paid for in 10 years. deferred payments
bearing low rate of interest. One of
the provisions in the contract is that in
case an employee who has awaited him
self of this privilege dies. or is killed in
an accident while in the service of the
company, the land is to be decided in
fee to his wife or family, without fur
Their obligation on their part. This in
sures a home for the employees family.
upon land. which can easily be made
productive
1t is provided, further, that should
an employee discontinue his service with
the company from any cause whatever.
before the completion of his contract.
all the money paid in by him will be re-
turned, together with interest at the
rate per annum that has been charged
against him.
Successful In France.
1t was found that in France. where
similar plans have been in effect for a
number of years. it has resulted bene-
hcfally to the company as well as to it's
employees. High grade men. men who
make good citizens in any community,
were attracted to the service of the
company, and it tended to establish
permanency in their relationship to the
company which could not be shaken
easily by labor agitation Should the
plan prove as satisfactory in this coun-
try, it will probably, in the course of
time. be extended over the entire
Frisco system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
LARGE SUMS FOR HOSPITAL
Watertown Institution Will Get $780,.
600 for Two Years.

The largest appropriation ever
granted the Western insane asylum at
Watertown has been reported out to
the house. the bill allowing $3.50, 600
for the next two years. Dr. Taylor.
the superintendent of the institution,
asked for that amount.
Two years ago $4,000 was granted
the local institution and out of that
appropriation $4,000 is still on hand
so that the institution now has $685.
600 on hand. Other institutions
throughout the state did not fare so
well at the hands of the committee the
Kankakee appropriation being cut to
1854 900.
The appropriation of S3S6.OOO is di-
vided as follows: For ordinary re-
pairs. $4,000; recreation hall, $1O,-
900; Improvements and repairs, $1O.-
600; improvements on grounds. $10,-
900; enlargement of septic tank, So
900; live stock, $500; repair of roof,
$4,000; library, 5000, and a dormitory
for females, $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
WILL ELECT AGENT
Tri.city Labor Congress to Fill
New Office at Meeting
April 6.
SEVERAL ARE CANDIDATES
Unions Favor Amendment to Create
New DePartment-Investig
The Open Shop Advocate.

The regular meeting of the Tri-City
Labor congress was held last evening
at the Industrial home The session
was largely devoted TO routine mat
tiers.
The secretary was instructed to
make arrangements for the election
of the business agent at the next
meeting of the congress. April 6. and
to notify each of the affiliating unions
that the election will be held. Now
that the election of an agent is assur-
ed. aHyo the unions having voted in
favor ofzthe amendment. considerable
interest is being taken in the choice
of the right man for the place. There
are several candidates, and as the po-
sition carries with it a salary of 81 900
II is an attractive one The indica-
tions are that the next meeting of the
congress will have a record attend
ance.
Proposition Should Pay.
1t is believed that business agent
will be instrumental in increasing the
membership of the unions more than
enough to make up the difference in
the per capita tax which his salary
will necessitate. The agent will be
expected TO devote his whole time To
the betterment of the unions affiliated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17

noon in "a Merchant of Venice" num-
Der % leading English Shakespearean
artists. every one of whom is versed
in the plays of Shakespeare most Of
ten acted. 1t is said that some mem
bers of the company have as many as
90 Shakespearean characters in their
personal repertoire Mr.. Greet's am
bition is to produce all Sc of the poets
works. To date he has revived Is of
them, including Hamlet, Merchant
of Venice" Twelfth Night" Comedy
of Errors" "As You Like It." Two
Gentlemen of Verona" 'Othello.' .
Henry "" and Loves Labor Lost
In the evening. Much Ado About
Nothing" will be presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
SQUIBS ABOUT
LOCAL POLITICS

So well pleased are people generally
with Mr. Cavanaugh as candidate for
mayor that there is talk of citizens
movement to endorse him.
The question now is if Mr.. Knox
will be as successful in pacifying the
dissatisfied members of his own par
" as he was in tying up the delegates
in the convention so that they were
obliged to have their votes cast for
him whether they wanted to or not.
Vote the democratic ticket this time
1t will do you good and the city also.
G. Washington McCaskrin of the
unctuous manner and "dogged deter
minatiOn" will futter into town about
tomorrow for soothing smile and a
hand shake.
The difference between Mr.. Cavan-
augh and Mr.. Knox is that the latters
desire for the office has become so
chronic that he does not want any one
else to have it, while the nomination
came to Mr.. Cayanaugh entirely unso-
licited. and was accepted by him as
duty.
Here's bunch for Pat Grove: Kid
nap either Knox or McConochie and
make the city sell the junk at the wat
erworks for money to pay the price of
ransom. Then we'll all find out what
the Junk is worth also
Well, we're ahead in one thing any
way: we have in Rock Island the first
mayors trust organized in the United
States. Is this not a good time to
bust" it?
If Knox and McConochie would just
make an arrangement so that one
could be mayor nights and the other
days, then they could both draw salary
all the time and the city would save
the expense of an election every two
years. Still the present alternating
system has it's advantages. 1t makes
fun for the boys.
When it comes right dom to the
fine point, what possible reason can
Mr.. Knox offer why people should vote
for him again for the Office of mayor,
regardless of all other considerations?
He has had two whirls and failed to
make good in either. Could there be
a possible circumstance that would
justify his asking for more?
The McConochie-Knox Off-again, on
again alternating system has just
about passed the lUdicrous stage. The
people are beginning TO take it serious
ly, and to wonder if after all it is not
of the nature of an imposition.
If you want a mayor who is not
seeking the Office, Cavanaugh is your
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
Earl and Girl Saturday.

The large company of singers and
comedians which is to present The
Earl and the Girl for the first time
in this country Saturday evening at
the Garrick theatre arrived in Chi
cago yesterday and conclude nine
weeks of careful rehearsing with two
or three more private performances on
the stage of the Shubert playhouse.
The story of the new piece, which
is by Seymour Hicks. relates the long
search for the heir 10 an earldom and
his efforts to convince those who are
seeking him. and who are his enemies.
that a wandering circus performer is
the real earl. An American heiress,
strong woman" in a circus. a brace
OF angry American parents and a
batch of English and American law
yers assist in the complications. IT is
said that the plot is so substantial thai
The Earl and the Girl" would. with
out its musical setting. provide an
evening of good farcicaI fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
Gloom Durinu oarsifaI.

Heinrich Conried. who expects to
come to Chicago next week to give
his personal attention to the perform
ances of grand opera at the Auditor
ium. sends preliminary appeal be-
seeching Chicago audiences to be seat
ed before the curtain lifts on the var
ious acts of "Parsifal'' next Tuesday
evening and Thursday afternoon. He
intimates that it will be difficult, if not
impossible. to show people to their
seats after the conductor has taken
his place. The house will be shroud-
cd in profound gloom after that mo
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
New PLAYS For Miss De voss.

been provided Miss Flora De Voss,
who heads her own company in a
weeks engagement opening at the H.
linOis next Monday evening. 1t is
said that her supporting company is
stronger this season than ever before
The specialties are new and offered
by a capable company. The ladies'
will be admitted free Monday evening
when accompanied by the holder of a
30-cent ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
VESSEL IS NAMED
Nominated by Moline RepubIi'
cans at Convention for
Mayor.
WINS ON SECOND BALLOT
Skinner, Thought to be Close Rival,
Receives Only Three Votes
Olson For Opponent.
ON SECOND BALLOT

Republicans of Moline held their
caucuses and city-township conven-
ton last evening. The following tick
ct was nominated:
Mayor-Dr. p II. Vessel.
City Clerk-C. c. Carlson.
City Attorney-Gus A Shallberg.
City Treasurer-Sol Hirsch.
Collector-Magnus Evers.
ASSESSOR. G.. Swanson.
Supervisor-Jacob Stofft.
Assistant SupervisOrs-Dr G. f.
Whiteside, F. II. Kracke, F. NJ. Dill
Ion.
liams. Peter Ingelson. II. Z. Mapes, J.
c. Moore. d. w. Gould.
Constables-Herman Milde. G. NJ.
Stoddard, S. A Bartlett, John Hog
berg. T. w Reno.
AIdermen-First ward. Gus Peter
son: Second ward. c. V. Johnson /;
Third ward. F. A. Herbst; Fourth
ward. James y. Pearson; Firth ward.
Oscar Abraham: Sixth ward. Harry
Sutley; Seventh ward, Capt. w. c.
Bennett
skinner Nearly shut OEc.
The convention was called at the
Industrial home Immediately following
the caucus AZ which the sldermanic
nominees and delegates we're chosen.
Dr. Vessel was selected for mayor on
he second ballot. The vote was, Or
Vessel. SIS: Albert Ed, 10; a n. Kon-
Ter. 5; c. P. Skinner, 3; QscaaT. sARTa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
Got of Cheap.

He may well think. he has got off
cheap. who, after having contracted
constipation or Indigestion, is still able
to perfectly restore his health. Moth
ing will do this but DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. A quick. pleasant. and GER
tain cure for headache, constipation.
etc, Csc at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store; guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
RUSSIANS AGAIN DEFEATED
Driven to Cover by Japs in Club Bowl
ing Match.

The Russians have suffered anothe
reverse. this time at the Rock Island
Club alleys last evening in a bowling
contest for suppers. cigars and other
refreshments. The Russians were DIR.
w. f. Taylor. G. A. Price. II. A. J. Nc
Donald. D. z. Noftsker and Warren
Reck, captained by DR.. Taylor. The
Japs were represented by F. A. Head
captain; Charles Nourse, Charles
Johnson. f. T. Dolly and A. d. Sperry.
The scores were as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-17
WhistIeabIe Tunes Help.

1t is said that when an audience
leaves a theatre in a whistling mood.
it insures the success of a musical
play. That this is so. is exemplified
in the success of the musical comedy.
Weber & Fields "Hoity Toity" and
lovers of this style of entertainment
viii have an opportunity to enjoy it at
the Illinois Sunday evening.