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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
TALK FOOT BALL.
State Teachers Asked to Pass
Resolution condsmning
the Rugby Game.
Superintendent RADICAL
J. M. Pace Advocates Changes in Laws
Which Have Endorsement of
Baylss.

Springfield. H.. Dec. 27.-The feel
ing among the public school teachers
of Illinois against football is cropping
ont at the annual State Teachers con-
vention Strong resolutions support
ing the position taken by Columbian
college without doubt will be reported
by the committee tomorrow and the
state association asked 10 indorse tha:
stand.
The important event of yesterday
was the session of the county superin-
tendents of Illinois. AT this meeting.
County Superintendent ]. NJ. Pace, OF
McDonough county, exploded a bomb
in advocating radical changes in the or
ganiZation of the county school system.
PAGES attitude was the more SenSa-
tional because it was well understood
that he was rejecting the views of
State Superintendent of Public In
Struction BaylisS
General Shaking Up.
Pace took advance ground in favor
of the following:
General revision OF all the school
laws.
The reorganization of the school sys-
tenn as state system
The superintendent of public instruc-
ton should not be Il member of any
state board
A county superintendent should be
under the state superintendent subject
to removal by him or by the governor
at the advice of the state superintend-
ent
County boards of supervisors should
have nothing whatever To do with the
county superintendent, all supervision
being vested in the state superintend-
ent alone.
Certificates of graduation from any
state normal in Illinois should entitle
the holder to a position without the
formality of county or city examina-
ton.
Text books should be uniform in each
county.
Twenty days of actual teaching
should constitute a month.
The distributable school fund should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
|HAM|LT0N'S STATEMENT
LACKS LIGHT and PROOF
MAY MERELY WANT
RATE LEGISLATION
New Aspect Put on Rooseve!t's Evi
dent Attempt to Control
States.

New York. Dec. 27-In an interview
Assemblyman f. A. Merritt. Jr.. can
didate for speakership of the state as
sembly. said that interference in the
contest by President Roosevelt is part
of the latters plan 10 secure control OF
the party organization in New York,
Connecticut and Ohio. Merritt said he
didn't know whether the presidents
action came from natural desire to
run things or to advance his legisla.
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27

be increased by the restoration of the
= mill tax or by other means.
The abolition of all special charters
districts and the organization of all
such districts under the general law.
Ferguson ON COMMITTEES.
Springfield, H.. Dec. 27.-(Special.j
President Lord. at the conclusion of
this mornings session of the state
teachers. announced the most impor-
tant committee of the association. that
on nomination of officers, as follows:
DR. A. f. Nightingale. county superin-
III. Campbell. J. D. Shoup. John T. Ray,
j. L. Smith, II. b. Loomis. w. j. Bar
thoff. DIR. W. H. Hailman. j. f. Arm
strong. and Miss Agnes Harding, all
of Chicago; j. Stanley Brown. princi-
pal of the Joliet township high school.
j. O. Leslie. Ottawa: w. =. Wallace,
Savanna: S. j. Ferguson, county su-
perintendent of Rock Island county: w
+. Boyce, county superintendent of
Knox county; w. II. Brown, Peoria:
c. f. Bates. principal of the Pontiac
township high school: r. b. Holmes.
principal of the Danville township high
school; William Wallace, Mattoon; ].
r. Robinson. Pittsfield: Miss Myrtle
DENLY, Carlinville: r. A Haight, AL
ton: j NJ. Dixon, Mt. Vernon; Frank
Coles. Jr.. Albion, county superintend-
ent of Edwards county; J. T. Ellis, Car
bondale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
TAMPER|NG WITH MAIL IN KENTUCKY
POLITICAL FIGHT STARTS INVESTIGATION
STATE TAX is BUT SO CENTS
Lowest Rate Since 1902 Will Be Levied
in Illinois.

Springfield. H., Dec. 27.-The state
tax rate for 1905 is 80 cents on 500 of
equalized valuation of property. This
is the lowest the rate has been since
1902, when the rate was only 40 cents,
being greatly reduced by $1,OOO,O0O
paid back TO the state by the national
government To settle the civil war debt.
Last year. when the assessed valua-
ton was only $I,0S2. 2.744.0S3. the rate
was 80 cents. The equaliZed valuation
this year is 81. .097 .29S,177.
The lowest tax rate in the last 10
years was in 1892 and highest in 1897,
when it was GO cents. The rate two
years ago was 50 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
TEA FROM SMALL
TABLETS is NEXT
Agricultural Department Making Ex
pertinent With Product of
Own Gardens.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The latest
novel experiment to be made by the
department of agriculture is that of
compressing tea into tablets one OF
which will make a delicious cup of tea.
AS result. what would ordinarily
make a big package of tea can by this
new and unique method be placed in
a space about the size of safety
match box. Tea is grown at the de
partment's experimental tea gardens
at Summerville, S. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
PRESIDENT SITS
DOWN ON SCHEME E
Takes Steps to Head OFF Subscription
for Wedding Present for
Daughter.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The following
statement was issued at the White
house today: The presidents atten-
ton having been called to a dispatch
from Baker City, Ore. to the effect that
a subscription is about TO be started for
wedding present for Miss Roosevelt,
the president stated, that while he ap-
preciated this evidence of good will,
he hoped nothing of the kind would be
undertaken. In fact he wished particu-
larly this work should not be done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
A FATAL UNION QUARREL
Thomas Kennedy Fatally Shot at Union
Meeting by James Mcguire.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Thomas Kennedy.
delegate from the painters and dec
orators union 10 the recent convention
of the American Federation of Labor at
Pitisburg was shot and fatally injared
last night at meeting of the union, by
James McGuire. a member of the same
organization They have been enemies
for the past year, on account of the de-
sire OF both To control the union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
w. N. WRITTEN RESIGNED?
Stated w. e. Warren is Slated for
Rock Island Position.

IL is reported that w y. Whitten,
division superintendent of the Rock
Island road, between Trenton and Rock
Island. has rendered his resignation 10
the company. and that W T. Warren
former trainmaster. will succeed him
MIR Warren is a thorough railroad
man. and is liked by every trainman
on the division. Mr. Whitman came Il
this division a short time ago from the
south
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
BLACKS SHOT DOWN FOR KILLING
A WHITE MAN IN SELF
DEFENSE

Abbeville. S. c.. Dec. 27.-Wholesale
arrests will follow the lynching of two
negroes at Barnwell last Friday. news
of which has just leaked out. Sheriff
Creech has telegraphed Gov. Hayward
that the crime was brutal murder,
and has received orders to apprehend
all of the guilty persons. The COVER
nor also announces that he will use
the whole power of the state-vu- bring
them 10 justice.
County officials who looked on ana
made no effort to check the infuriated
mob also will face criminal prosecu-
tion. Ii is the governors intention
that every one of the 100 or $50 who
had hand in the proceedings shall be
hauled into court. charged with murder
or with being accessories to the crime
State troops will be called out if ne
cessary. The sheriff says he has the
names of all the lyncheTs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Pay All Obligations.
RATE DISCRIMINATION HIT
Omaha Grain Exchange Adopts Reso-
lutions Protesting.

Omaha Neb.. Dec. 21.-The board OF
directors of the Omaha grain exchange
has adopted resolutions protesting
against the discrimination in corn
rates to Baltimore made by the Chi
cagO. Milwaukee * ST. Paul between
Omaha and Kansas City The rate
made by the Milwaukee from Kansas
City is II cents per hundred pounds,
while Is cents is charged from Omaha.
The resolution threatens retaliatory
measures unless the rates are adjust
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
THOUSANDS OF CASUALTIES
MOSCOW RESULT IN DOUBT
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
CAUSES A PANIC
Two Thousand Employees of Hart,
Schaffner & Marx Fear
Fire

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Accidental re-
lease of the automatic sprinkler sys-
TEN in the clothing establishment OF
Hart. Schaffner & Marx today caused
a panic among the 1000 employees of
the establishment. Men, women, and
children fought for a chance to escape
from the fire they supposed had brok-
en- out and in the crush several were
injured, none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Gets Wheel. Fails. Breaks Arm.

Sterling. H.. Dec. 27.-Edward Law
renee. president of the manufacturing
firm of Lawrence Brothers. presented
his 1O-year-old son with a bicycle for
Christmas. The boy fell from the
wheel and fractured his arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
CINCINNATI COAL
FIRMS INDICTED
Over Twenty Persons Criminaily Ac-
cused of Conspiracy in Restric-
ton of Trade.

Cincinnati, Dec. 27.-The grand jury
today returned a joint indictment
against representatives of the leading
coal companies doing business in Gin
cinnati. The Indictment includes over
20 names and is for conspiracy in re-
striction of trade"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Manner of Death Unknown.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-The coroner's
jury rendered a verdict in the case of
Mrs Margaret Todd. the wealthy New
York widow. whose body was found oil
the tracks of the Reading railroad in
FairmOunt park in October last. that
the woman came to her death in a
manner unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
GOES AFTER SLOT MACHINES
Mayor of Iowa City Orders Them Out
of Cigar Stores.

Iowa City. Dec. 27.-MayOT Ball,
through his police. has served notice
ON every cigar dealer and every other
owner OF slot machines in the city that
the machines must be taken out. The
last day of grace is New Years day,
and the proprietor in whose place of
business these elusive coin-getters is
found after that day VIII be prosecut
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Weds a Count.

Paris. Dec. 27.-The civil marriage
OF Count Jules BonVou Leir and Prin-
cess Bianaca Stiglano-Colonna. grand
daughter of Mrs. John W. Mackay. was
performed in the mayors office at the
Passy Suburb yesterday. The church
celebration will be held today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Daniel ~. PADDOCK is Dead.

kankakee. Ill. Dec. 27.-Attorney
Daniel H. Paddock. OF this city. for
mer member OF the state legislature.
died suddenly yesterday morning al
Hoi Springs. ARK. where he went re
Gently for the bene6t Of his health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
GOV. HANlEY ASKS
STORMS TO RESIGN

Indianapolis. Dec. 27.-The News to-
day says: "It develops today that Gov.
Hanley mas asked for the resignation
OF Daniel E. Storms. secretary of state.
II is not known whether Storms will
comply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Yerkes improving.

New York. Dec. 27.-At the Waldorf
Astoria today IT was stated Charles
IT. Yerkes, the street railway financier
was somewhat better than he has been.
1t was denied he was IN dying condi-
tiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
MISTAKEN SIGNALS CAUSE
Wreck Near Cincinnati Causes One
Death and 5000 Loss.

Cincinnati, Dec. 27.-Dayld Hamill or
Dayton. Ohio. was crushed TO death
and $4,000 worth Of property destroyed
In collision of two freight trains on
the Pennsylvania railway. early today.
Mistaken signals caused the wreck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
LYNCH|NG OF NEGROES DENOUNCED AS
MURDER; GOVERNOR WILL INVESTIGATE
Bodies Torn 10 shreds.

never had chance TO speak again, for
his voice was silenced by a volley.
Bodies Torn 10 Shreds.
Probably 500 shots were fired. the
volleys continuing long after the ne
Sroes had fallen to the ground and
had ceased to breathe. Their bodies
were torn TO pieces by the bullets.
While the firing was going on, the
officials. Sheriff Creech says, were
standing by. making no effort to pre-
vent the bloody work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Crushed In Eonr DnNx.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 27.-An inspired
statement in the Slovo today says the
government expects the revolt at Mos
COW TO be completely crushed within
four days. The duration Of the rising
is explained by the small number of
troops available. Many soldiers neces-
sarily were employed in guarding the
government buildings. leaving a com
paratively small number available TO
cope with the insurgents over wide
area OF disturbance Fresh troops have
now arrived and the end is said to be
near. The Slovo says:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
G. B. MCCLELLAN Is
SWORN IN AS MAYOR

New York. Dec. 27.--George B. Nc
Clellan was today sworn in az mayor
of New York city for the next four
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Three BANKS FAIL
Merchants Trust and Allied insti-
tuticns Closed at Mem.
phis, Tenn.
EXPECT TO PAY ALL DEBTS
Trouble Over Losses and Discounts
Causes Little Excitement in
Financial Circles.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 27.-The Mer
chants Trust company has closed its
doors and a receiver has been appoint
ed. Felix T. Pope is president. The
institution has a capital of 100000.
The American Savings Bank & Trust
company and the Mechanics Savings
bank have suspended. These are small
institutions allied with the Merchants
Trust company.
According TO a recent statement the
Merchants Trust owed depositors
S605, 900.
Pay All obligations.
The cause of the suspension of the
Merchants Trust is said TO have been
over loans on discounts. One director
said TO the Associated Press the three
institutions had ample assets and could
pay dollar for dollar. The suspension
of the three institutions caused little
excitement in financial circles.
The American Savings bank, accord
ing to a recent statement. owed de-
positors SG25.00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Wipe out "stnins."

The Grenadiers have wiped out the
stain on their honor with blood fighting
in the front ranks at their own re-
quest" From an independent source
Slovo declares IL has learned the blood
shed at Moscow has been frightful,
that the casualties will reach $4,000
ard that about 1000 Red Cross work
ers have been dispatched from ST.
Petersburg To Moscow to aid in caring
for the wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
San Domingo Has New
Ruler in Place of
Morales.
GUNBOATS ARE SENT
Flight of Castr0's General
Causes Clash Between Col
0mbia and Venezuela.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Cable -advices
received at the state department from
San Domingo today are TO the effect
the cabinet has taken over the govern
ment and named Vice President Cader
es as successor TO President Morales
who is with the revoiutionists 10 miles
from the capital. The gunboat Paducah
left Norfolk today for Monte Christi.
Morales shot.
Washington, Dec. pa cablegram
from Commander Chambers of the
Nashville. dated at Puerto Plata last
night states he has been Informed
from government source President
Morales had been shot and seriously
wounded.
Duiuaue Goes tn Isle.
Washington, Dec. 27.-The navy de
partment today received a dispatch
from Puerto Plata. San Domingo. an
nouncing the departure from that por,
for Monte Christi of the gunboat Du
buque. No details were received.
Trouble Elsewhere.
Washington. Dec. 27.-The state de.
partment is Informed trouble has brok-
en- out again between Colombia and
Venezuela owing TO an effort of Pres
ident Castro to secure the return to
Venezuela of one of his generals who
had dqd In Colombia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
President to Pine Knots.

Washington, Dec. 81 President
Roosevelt left for Pine Knots. Va, to-
day at 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
SENATOR BLACKBURN CHARGES
GOV. 8ECkHAM WITH PRYING
INTO AFFAIRS.

Louisville, Ky. Dec. 27.-One of the
biggest political scandals Kentucky
has ever known has developed at
Frankfort and Washington. 1t involves
half dozen or more political leaders
of the state who are opposed to Sen.
ator Blackburn in his effort to succeed
himself in the United States senate.
Senator Blackburn openly charges
that his mail has been tampered with
by certain parties at Frankfort for the
purpose of gaining political knowledge
concerning his movements which
could be used to advantage by the op-
position. One of the strange features
of this charge is that a portion of it is
not denied by the authorities at Frank
fort, but they excuse the opening of
certain mail on the ground that it was
accidental. the mail having been
brought TO the executive mansion with
lot of other mail and opened in Il
mechanical sort of way.
Court "FriendIy.-
1t is now said that a clerk in the
Frankfort office, who was friendly to
the state house people. diverted the
mail of Senator Blackburn so that IL
reached the wrong hands. Certain it
is that one letter did reach the office
Of Gov. Beckham and was read by him
The department AT Washington is in
vestigating the matter, and II is stated
here that in all probability one of the
state house officials, high up, will be
arrested in the course of the next few
days. The scandal is the talk OF the
entire state. and If Blackburn can prove
all he charges IL will make him many
friends.
Charge Under Investigation.
Washington -. G.. Dec 27.-Charges
have been flied in the postoffice de
partment in behalf OF Senator Joe
Blackburn Of Kentucky. alleging that
snail sent by him to- Frankfort. Ky.
bearing on the senatorial race had
been diverted and found its way into
the hands Of his political opponents.
Kentucky has on its hands al the
present time one Of the Iiveliesf sena-
torial races In iis history. Mr.. Black
burn is opposed by Gov Beckham
and a score Of democrats prominent
in the state. and the contest has
developed great bitterness. The
charge that mail has been diverted
| from lis proper channels and placed In
the hands of persons to whom IL does
not belong is serious one. and as il
Is penal offense, will be inquired into
| with great care.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27

but. according to reports, the troops
which had been largely reinforced put
down the outbreak, mercilessly.
Cannon Used.
Members of the so-called provisional
government, composed of % delegates,
which had been sitting there, were cap
tured early in the day, and later, when
the red flag was raised and barricades
erected around the Helfrech Engine
works which armed revolutionists were
holding. cannon were brought up and
the revolutionists We're given 10 min
utes i'm which TO surrender. They then
sent out an emissary. who was seized
by the military commander. who then
gave the command to the artillery to
fire on the works. which were literally
battered down over the heads of the
Tevolutionists.
Held Out BraNeIy.
The latter. although unable to make
"a defense. held out until three-quarters
of their number were killed or wound
ed. and then the remaining l35 men
surrendered
Women in Fight.
Moscow. Dec. p. > p. m-CsnnOn-
aiding continues and the list of casual
ties is swelling. Revolutionists are op-
Grating i'm three sections with about
1000 in each section. All are armed
with revolvers and rifles. Women par
ticipating in the fighting are guilty cf
the worst of crueities.
Outlook ncertaIn.
CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
CALL MONEY RISES
TO SIXTY PER CENT

New York. Dec. 27.-This afternoon
cali money was leading at 90 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
News Carefully Suppressed.

Reports of the affair were carefully
suppressed by the people and officials
of the town. Last Thursday II. s.
CTaddock. a white man of Barnwell
became involved in a quarrel with two
negroes. Frank and John Deloach. A
fight followed. in which Craddock was
shot and Killed.
According To the sheriff's informa-
tion. CraddOck seems 10 have been the
.agETessor and the negroes acted in
self-defense The black men. who are
brothers. were arrested by the police
authorities of Barnwell aud placed in
Jail They had property and before
being placed in Jail had retained the
services OF lawyers TO defend them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
spread Alarming.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 27.-Followins
the example of the authorities of Mos
COW. about half the police of St Pc
tersburg are now armed with bayonet-
eel rifles. News from the provinces
today show an alarming extension of
the strike. KovnO the fortress IOWA
of the Lithuanians. having about So
400 Inhabitants. seems absolutely in
the hands of the socialists At Kiefi
several collisions have taken place and
10 persons were Killed or wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
serious Outside ef Europe.

The situation is really far more seri-
Gus in the Baltic provinces. Caucasia.
and other Russian provinces.
where the entire populace is hostile.
A high official said today the govern
ment was perfectly confident it will be
able to- crush the organization of the
reyOlutionists in Russia proper. as
they represent only a fraction of the
population
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Troops Have Apparently
Gained, But Are Not
Victorious.
REvOLyTIONISTS HOPE
Officials Declare Military Will
Soon Control Throughout
Empire.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 27, p. ma
brief message from Moscow says
troops witt artillery are pouring into
the city, but the situation is not great
Iy changed. RevoIutionists hold posi-
tons Of the Moscow-Kazen road. DesuI-
tory firing is taking place. Military
patrols are engaged in guerilla warfare
with the revolutionists who's are seek
ing refuge on the roofs of houses and
in narrow thoroughfares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Light Words Arouse Mob.

There was no talk OF lynching imme-
diately after the killing, but Friday
morning some one suggested lets 90
to the Jail and lynch those negroes
This was the genesis of the tragedy
which followed.
In two hours after the remark. which
il is said. was not made seriously,
more than loo white men were batter
ing at the Jail in which the negroes
were confined. In 4 few minutes the
mob effected entrance and seized the
negroes. Al the time the town officials
and n constable were present. idl!
looking on and making no effort 10
stop the crowd.
After securing the negroes the mot
dragged them into the center Of the
town and began firing at them viii
guns and pistols. Frank Deloacl
cried out. You are murderers" He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27

but. according to reports, the troops
which had been largely reinforced put
down the outbreak, mercilessly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Arms From Germany.

The paper also says il is also learned
the arms of the revolutionists mostly
came from Germany and Belgium
whence they were shipped to England.
transhipped and there smuggled into
Russia through Finland and the Baltic
provinces. Continuing Slovo remarks:
When our plenipotentiaries sought
to prevent the sailing OF these vessels,
through Consuls the latter refused TO
act as all the vessels few foreign
flags
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-27
Othrrs NJ ~EaguIne.

Information of other papers is that,
while admitting the reyolutionists are
showing signs of exhaustion. they do
not regard the issue as decided. The
Molva Russ" which reappeared today
fans the flames by holding out encour-
agement OF the success of the revolt.
The paper declares that the area OF
fighting is increasing instead of dimin
ishiug and asserts the insurgents arc
holding six miles of barricades.