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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Committee Will Urge New Date
for Seating the Pres
ident.

Washington. Nov. % President
Roosevelt's successor will be inaugur-
ated on the last Thursday in April,
1909, instead of on the 4th of March
that year, provided congress and the
different states act promptly upon a
report which will be made to it by a
committee consisting of the governors
OF "A states and territories and Is cit
liens of Washington.
This committee, over Which District
Commissioner MacFarland presides as
chairman. met yesterday. Responses
from virtually all of the governors.
submitted by mail were read and re-
corded, and local members of the com
mittee present voted orally.
There was a unanimity of sentiment
that the date upon which The president
is inauguTated should be changed.
To Avoid Bad Weather.
The 4th of March generally is in
clement. The weather during the lat
ter part of February and the first of
March is the most trying of all the
winter in Washington, and numerous
deaths are traceable directly to expos
ure. either forced or voluntary, on in
auguration day.
The date upon which the president
is inaugurated can be changed only by
an amendment to the constitution.
Twice the senate has passed "a Tesolu-
tion introduced by the late Senator
Hoar 10 submit an amendment to the
constitution designating the lasl
Thursday in April as inauguration day.
Choice Between Two.
The choice between the members Of
the committee narrowed down to this
date or the Both Of April, several Of the
governors fayOring the latter because
on that date George Washington was
first inaugurated a large majority OF
he committee preferred the last
Thursday, TO prevent the day for in
augurating the president from falling
on Sunday.
The committee decided TO make no
recommendation for changing the date
Of the meeting Of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
AMUSEMENT HALL SOON
READY AT WATERFOWL
Compares FavorabIy With Tri-City
Theatres-TubercuIos Cottage
Finished.

Supt. Taylor. Of the Watertown hos
pital announces that the amusement
hall which has been under construc-
tion for some time. will be ready for
use by Christmas. This is nearly
equal in size and appointments 10 any
theater in the three cities and will af-
ford facilities for exhibiting stage at
fractions 10 all the inmates who are in
condition to attend. One OF the tuber-
culosis cottages h now completed ana
the other will be ready for use before
The first Of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
FARMERS AGAIN TO MEET
Committee Viii Report Saturday Re
oandins Raising Rock River Dam.

Chairman John Wechel OF the organ
ization OF farmers of Rock river bot
tom. who are interested in the propos-
ed raising of Carr dam near the Watch
Tower. announces that another meet
ing OF the farmers will be held next
Saturday afternoon az O'Clock at the
Maple Grove school house in South
Moline. The committee which was ap-
pointed To investigate the pans for
the dam will be ready 10 report. The
committee is composed Of John Week
el. II. J, Gripp and William Butter
worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
DIVIDEND FROM FAILED BANK
Depositors of Peoria Institution Get 80
Per Cent Back

Peoria. H.. Nov. 29.-The first divi-
dend declared by the failed Peoria Ma
tional bank was paid yesterday after
noon, and a further payment will be
made on Wednesday. The dividend
now being paid amounts to $l50.000
and is "a 80 per cent payment TO 525
depositors who filed their claims before
Nov 16.
There are 500 other depositors. $50 of
whom have filed their claims. and Re
ceiver Berry announced last night they
would be paid 80 per cent about Dec.
10. The receiver also announced he
expects to be able to declare a further
dividend of 80 per cent before the
Christmas holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
WORKING INJURY
TO RIVER TRAFFIC
st. Louis Terminal Association Object
of Injunction Proceed
ings.

st. Louis, Nov. 29.-Acting in behalf
of the government, District Attorney
Dyer today filed a petition in the feder-
al court for an injunction to prevent
the Terminal Railroad association of
St Louis from continuing the alleged
violation of the federal laws.
Allegations are made that the asso-
citation has destroyed trade and COM
merce and worked incalculable injury
to shipping interests of the Mississippi
valley and its dissolution is asked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
NEW MAIL ROUTE IN DRURY
Star Route Covering Four Pcstoffices
viii Be Discontinued Ian 15

Ohcial notice has been received Of
the establishment OF new rural route
running out OF Muscatine into Drury
township. The route will extend across
the bridge from Muscatine. running
through the southern part OF this coun-
ty- The star routes covering Foster
Wrayville, Ferdinand and Illinois Ci, y
will be discontinued The new rural
route will be established Jan. Is. II
was laid out and recommended last
summer. but il was not assured until
passed on by the authorities at Wash
ington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
LAST THURSDAY IN APRIL CHOSEN

On Nov. l Nelson Morris accidentally
one of the checks. Inves-
tigation followed, and it is said that
Hoffheimer confessed.
Started ON Small Scale.
According to bankers. Hoffheimer's
sales were small at first but grew TO
$4,000 per day. Early this month
it was learned that the sales were fic.
titiOus. Instead of taking up drafts,
which he alleged were made out
against him. Hoffheimer took up the
drafts he gave Strauss against Morris.
He continued that way from day to
day increasing his supposed sales and
taking up larger drafts against the
packers with the larger checks given
him by the bankers each following
day. making a gain each day on use
of the bankers money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
TELECRAPHERS ON STRIKE:
VEIL AGAIN OVER RUSSIA
A Time For
Thanks
BY ARTHUR J. BURDICK

copyright 1875. by Arthur ]. Burdick.I ]
TITS res, tune an bles, time. an tune 10 liz
/ the voice
In glad Thank,gIvin anthems-time now to reloics
That frut time brought plenty; that hares, tUi
Yoa;
That larder. granay an bin hold now a boun-
teous store.
Secing back tie JnuOkshouse door, there.
IN taks a pep zaitbin
Tb0J< hams so brozVn a-hangin' dO1vs
Say, "L<t tie ffa5t brginI"
| the heart
With swellm thought, o gratitude to Him who
doth impart
To Us such bounteous bIessins to such pleas
ures rare.
'Ts time to ope the senerou, hand an all these
blessn's share.
SET goin' the CORN pepper;
Lay ehs5tnun on fbr codL.
Thask5giein' bsrs, diJpsn5s the chser
An gladden. ether IOuL.
IT'S cheer tune an dear tune. an time to
gather IN
The loved ones o the neishborhood. an all the
kith an kin:
Leng,hen OUT the table. an let the cloth be SPREAD
Time Ter fellowship an love. an time fer breakin
bread
Tune fbe fiddle, strain tbe String.
Ro5iH 10eH fbs bozv.
Get yer par6nerS on the floor
Fiddler, let 'sr 60,
TITS glad tune. but sad tune. fer memones
O loved ones sIvin' thanks this year up yonder IN
the skies:
An though we know us better 50. an they arc
happy there.
Our eyes viii dim whene'er they fall upon the
vacant char.
But let rs be rrjOiein'
An p0icin' thankful prayer:;
Those friends so dear bier NJ scbeH
here,
IN zu< s6aH meet them there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
TRIED TO KILL THE
DUCHESS OF AOSTA
Man Arrested at Naples in Act of
Throwing Rock at Woman
in Automobile.

Naples, Nov. 29.-Great excitement
was caused here today by an alleged
attempt against the life of the duchess
of Aosta. While the duchess was en-
tering the royal palace in an automO-
bile man about 40 years old picked
up a stone. intending apparently to
throw it at the duchess. but was pre-
vented from so doing by policeman
who arrested him. The man asserts
he picked up the stone TO clear a way
for the passage of the automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
SAND BOATS END OPERATION
Ferry Now Occupies River Exclusively
in Traffic

With the retirement of the various
small boats engaged in the sand traf-
fic in Rock Island yesterday, the river
season practically closed. The sea-
son has been officially closed for some
time, and the river packets went out
of commission some weeks ago, but
the sand and tow boats have been kept
busy. The ferry will occupy the river
almost exclusively from now until the
river freezes over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
GERMANS RENOUNCE
TRADE AGREEMENT
Pact of July 10, 1900, Giving Mutual
Favors Terminates
March I.

Washington. Nov. 29.-The German
government today through its embas-
sy here, has formally renounced 10 the
state department the agreement of
July 10. 1900, drawn under section 5
of the Dingley act, which regulates the
admission of certain German products
to the United States in return for min
imum tariff rates on American pro-
ducts. The agreement will expire
March l next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
GREECE Is TO GET ALBANIA
Secret Agreement Said to Have Been
Concluded With Austria.

Rome, Nov. 29.-Prof Enrico de Ma
RIMS. a member of the chamber of
deputies from Salerno. positively as
serts that Austria has secretly conclud-
ed an agreement with Greece by
which the latter is TO take over part of
Albania, in the western part of Euro
pean Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Monthly Crop Report.

In his monthly report 10 the depart
ment of agriculture Thomas Campbell.
crop correspondent for Rock Island
county. gives the average price per
bushel of corn Dec. ] at ~ cents. oats
30 cents. and potatoes G5 cents. Hay
averages $3.50 per ton. Oats weigh
out well, the estimate being 80 pounds
per measured bushel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
SIX MONTHS FOR
SENATOR BURTON

ST Louis. Nov. 29.-The sentence
imposed on Senator Burton today is
six months in the Iron county Jail. and
s. 500 fine.
Burton Was released ON bonds in the
sum of $4,000. with X. c. Kerens as
surety. pending an appeal Ia the SUI
prCme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
CongratuIates New King.

Christiania, Nov. 29.-King Haakon
has received the following from PresI-
dent Roosevelt: Il appreciate your
majeSty'S announcement that you have
taken possession of royal power, and
on my behalf and that of my country
men, l offer cordial wishes for your
personal welfare and the happiness and
prosperity of the Norwegian people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Man New York Life Has
Enriched Now in
Paris,
JOHN MCCALL SAYS
Will Sail Saturday to Bring
Him Back or Get an
Accounting.

New York, Nov. 29.-The board of
trustees of the Mutual Life Insurance
company today accepted the resigna-
ton of Richard A. McCurdy, as presi-
dent, and Justice Rufus w. Peckham as
trustee. Frederick Cromwell, treas
urer, will act temporarily as president.
New York. Nov. 29.-Andrew Hamil-
ton. to whom the New York Life has
paid hundreds of thousands of dollars
charged TO legal expenses. has been To-
Gated in Paris
Will Go After Him.
John Mccall, secretary of the New
York Life testified 10 this effect today
before the insurance investigating com
mittee and said it was his intention To
sail next Saturday to see Hamilton and
induce him TO return. or if not TO give
an accounting for the money received
by him from the New York Life.
Hold Onto Policies.
The committee today issued an ad
dress To the policy holders throughout
the country advising them TO hold on
to their policies and declaring the poll
cy holders are in better position now
than for years.
Res0Id to society.
New York. Nov. 29.-Oficers of the
Equitable bought securities from that
institution. pooled them, and few
months afterwards resold their hold
ings to the society at an advance of
more than $50 points. This was
brought out at yesterdays hearing be-
fore the Armstrong legislative commit
tee
The officers interested in this deal
were James w. Alexander, president;
James HaZen Hyde vice president;
William II. Mcintyre, fourth vice presi-
dent; Thomas D. Jordan, controller;
and George H. Squire, financial man
ager
JuggIed to Aid Banks Clients.
That 100000 block of nontaXable
securities which was removed from the
vaults of the New York Life in 1900
and replaced by a Central National
bank cashiers check was turned over
to that institution. which wanted the
bonds for its clients. 1t. was admitted
by Treasurer Edmund ID. Randolph
that the clients probably wanted to
evade taxation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
BURGLARS Enter Store.

Burglars entered the confectionery
store OF John Peterson, 1914 Third ay-
enue. and got away with $50 and por-
tion Of his stock. Entrance was gained
through rear window. The police
have no clew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Does Murder for a Penny.

Louisville, KY. Nov. 29.-An inquest
over Preston Shelby disclosed the dead
man was shot by William McGee in a
hgat over the ownership Of a l cent
piece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Peaceful at Mytilene.

Mytilene. Nov 29.-All is quiet. s.
peaceful is the population that 500 out
of COO men landed from the allied fleet
have been Withdrawn, their continued
presence ashore being deemed by the
commanders quite unnecessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
CAUGHT BIG CAME
Samuel NJ. Hoffheimer Charged
at Chicago With $256, 900
SWindie
AGAINST S. w. STRAUSS & co.
Arrested and Held in $t50,000 Bonds
Is Nephew of Nelson
Morris.

Chicago. Nov. 29.-Samuel N Hofr-
heimer, nephew OF Nelson Morris, the
millionaire packer, was arrested here
last night charged with having swim
died 5. W. Strauss * Co, mortgage
bankers, out OF $3.50. 900 Being unable
to furnish bonds, which were fixed at
S150.000, Hoffheimer was taken to jail.
The alleged swindle operated by Hoff-
heimer is a complicated affair and
extends back over a period of is
months. The fact of his family rela-
tions with the Morris family. il is
said. made il possible for Hoffheimer
TO carry out the scheme for such "A
long period without detection.
Worked Clever scheme.
Two years ago. while the young man
was carrying on a small commission
business in buying and selling cattle
feed, il Is alleged he went 10 the
Strauss company and explained that he
was buying large quantities Of cotton
seed and cotton seed hulls. which he
disposed of 10 Nelson Morris company.
In order to carry ON the business. it
is alleged he explained that large
amount of money was necessary 10
take up drafts which were made daily
upon him for the feed and 10 take up
bills of lading made with shipments.
He, it is said. asked Strauss COM
pany TO finance the deal, which they
agreed TO do. According 10 the story,
he handled checks and drafts in suca
a manner that he was not discovered
and each time netted himself profit,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Government Unable to Di.
rect Movement of
Troops.
SITUATION IS GRAVE
Last Advices Showed Every
thing Ready for Clash at
SevastopoI.

alton has again suddenly grown ex-
ceedingly grave The Russian capital
is shut OF from telegraphic communi-
cation with the interior. The strike of
telegraph operators declared yesterday
has gone into operation and the work
mems council is deliberating whether
to declare a general political strike
throughout Russia tomorrow.
Draws Curtain.
The telegraph strike draws an i'm
penetrable curtain between the capital
and provinces which in such a crisis
renders the position of the govern
ment almost as desperate, as being i'll
instant and constant touch with the
military and local authorities in the
interior is imperative.
II the telegraph strike can be main
tanned. the government will be com
PEELED 10 grope blindly in the dark. EN-
ployes of the Office here have not yet
struck but they are expected to walk
out today. Only two lines are work
ing out of St. Petersburg.
He-uIt of an Order.
The telegraphers' strike is the di-
rect outgrowth of the governments
circular prohibiting telegraph opera
tors from joining the union. which pro-
hibition is attributed to NJ Durnovo,
minister of the interior. for whose re-
moval from office the radicals are Wig
orously working.
SevnstopoI in Dark.
Sevastopol being cut off from tele-
graphic communication, it is not known
here whether the mutineers have sur
rendered or whether the commander of
the fortress began operations against
them today. The last dispatches which
came through announced that Sevasto-
pol was practically deserted except for
troops.
VIII Close Al.
Moscow. Nov. 29.-tBy telephone).
The congress OF telegraphers in session
here boasts that every telegraph office
in Russia will stop within As hours.
Soldiers Arrested.
St Petersburg. Nov. 29.--The sol
ders attached 10 the military school of
electricity have been arrested by four
battalions of the Pavlovsky regiment
and taken to the fortress of ST. Peter
and 81. Paul.
Nutineers StiiI Defiant.
St Petersburg. Nov. 29.-The last
day of grace accorded the mutineers at
Sevastopol expired at midnight with
no signs of surrender on the part of
the men. The rebellious sailors are
playing a waiting game. and apparent
ly have full confidence that the guns of
the fleet will not be turned against
them. II they have not disregarded the
summons TO haul down the red flag
they seem determined TO make the au-
thoriues show their hand
Would stay In Japan.
Victoria. b. c.. Nov. 29-Failing to
secure citizenship when released. Rus
sian Poles and Jews captured by the
Japanese when fighting for Russia ar
rived here yesterday by the steamer
Iyo MaTu. The Poles say $4,000 Rus
sian prisoners applied for Japanese cit
izenship when released. preferring to
remain in Japan. but the Japanese gov
ernment refused 10 naturaliZe them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Douaherty to Prison.

Peoria, Nov. 29.-Newton c. Dough
erty was taken to the Joliet penitenti-
airy today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29

New York. Nov. 29.-Andrew Hamil-
ton. to whom the New York Life has
paid hundreds of thousands of dollars
charged TO legal expenses. has been To-
Gated in Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Will Go After Him.
Hold Onto Policies.

The committee today issued an ad
dress To the policy holders throughout
the country advising them to hold OF
to their policies and declaring the poll
cy holders are in n better position now
Than for XaarS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29

567.6 for negroes, including Indians
Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Ora vs. Curtain.

The telegraphers' strike is the di-
rect outgrowth of the governments
circular prohibiting telegraph opera
tors from joining the union. which pro-
hibition is attributed to NJ. Durnovo,
minister of the interior. for whose re-
moval from Office the radicals are Wig
OrOusiV working
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
Soldiers Arrested.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 29.-The sol
diers attached TO the military school of
electricity have been arrested by four
battalions of the Pavlovsky regiment
and taken to the fortress of ST. Peter
and ST Paul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-29
SeynstopoI in Dark.

Moscow. Nov. 29.-tBy telephone).
The congress OF telegraphers in session
here boasts that every telegraph office
in Russia will stop within as hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
OWNERS OF BUILDINGS
DECLARE LOSS TOTAL
AND INSURANCE LOW

The two buildings which were de-
stroyed were owned by the Henry
Mertz estate, the northern section being
owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Mertz and the
southern section by Mrs. Winstol. The
loss TO both is almost total although
they are fairly covered by insurance.
The construction Of the building is
said to be one of the main causes of
the rapid spread of the conhagration.
City Building Inspector J. j. Backus,
who was at the fire. yesterday made the
following statement;
I'm my latest report on buildings I
have made complaint regarding build
ings known as class G. that are con-
structed of wood throughout and not
fireproof. This building is of that class
and there are a lot more of them in the
city. They are not safe"
The Van Nuys Broadway cafe was
recently taken charge of by w. G.
Eagon. The loss was heavy and the
insurance light.
II. d. Clarke and Il. l.. F. Forsyth,
proprietors of the hotel. made the fol-
lowing statement yesterday I'VE had
about 120 guests, many being tourists.
The house was fairly well crowded for
the holiday season. The loss is total,
but we are fairly well insured"
THE entire stock is a total loss.''
said c. w. Damerel of the Cass-Dn
merel company yesterday. THE goods
are chiefly perishable and l think the
loss is complete. The stock and fixtures
were valued at about 100000"
The stock of the California Wall
Paper company was completely de-
stroyed but the insurance was fair.
Samuel Faroat, importer of fine
silks, located next door north of the
-Damerel hardware store, stated
yesterday morning that 1t would be
impossible for him to even estimate
his loss for several days. He carries
stock Of fine silk garments, some of
them worth a hundred dollars apiece,
and said that the value of each is
much lessened, because they are all
tainted with the smell of smoke and
some of them are saturated with
water.
II am very grateful" said Mr.. Faroat
while showing reporter through
the store, that this fire did not oc-
cur a week ago, for we have had
heavy business this week and our
stock has been much reduced. 1 carry
$4,000 insurance, which fully covers
my loss. / believe the only thing that
saved our store from burning was the
fact that there were fire doors at the
rear which prevented the heat from
breaking the windows"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
HE is OFFICIAL SWEARER
How Mr.. VaucIain Proposes to Stop
Profanity in Fire COM
panV
Special to The Herald.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24.-Samuel
M. Vauclain paid 5000 for the exclusive
right to swear and use vulgar language
in and about the fire house of the
Byrn Mawr volunteer fire company,
pre-empting the title of Official
SWearer."
The duties of the official swearer are
to be set out in series of rules, with
penalties, which, it is expected, will
force all other members of the fire COM
pany to call on him when there is any
swearing to be done.
If it shall appear at the end of a
year that no one except Vauclain has
uttered an oath or used vulgar Ian
guage in the fire-house, Vauclin will
pay $500 into the treasury of the COM
pany.
Swearing and vulgarity are intolera-
ble," says Mr.. Vauclain, "and my OBJ
ject is to prevent both at the fire house.
The title of official swearer' vested in
me will serve merely to remind the
firemen that swearing is my exclusive
function, and good faith will compel
them to abstain from 1t. Swearing Is
a habit which l believe all men would
be glad to cure themselves of, and l
believe my contract with the fremen
will cure them of it,"
Mr.. Vauclain is superintendent of the
Baldwin Locomotive Works and has
is, 900 men under him. He is never pro-
fame nor vulgar Alba Johnston, gem
eral manager of the Baldwin works,
is president of the fire company. The
membership of the fire company is
about evenly divided between million
aires and clerks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
NUMEROUS ARRESTS
MADE ON SUSPICION OF
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

As soon as the alarm was turned in
yesterday morning a number of men
dashed to the hotel and started to go
through the rooms. Officers were on
guard, however, and four arrests were
made.
1t is alleged that some of the bell
boys attempted to ransack the burning
rooms, but this the boys deny, stating
that they were simply attempting to
save some of the stuff from the fire.
E. L. Apple, engineer for one of the
fire companies, was arrested by mis-
take but was released at once.
NJ. P. Koff was seen rummaging
through the building and officers allege
he picked up a. bag of gold dust. When
he was arrested he remarked: Better
to take it than let It burn"
E. S. Risk. n bellboy, was arrested on
suspicion, although nothing could be
found on him.
r. NJ. Clark and Henry Cram were
arrested on charges of disturbing the
peace.