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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
RACE FIGHT ON no DO SOMETHING
BackWoods Town in Mississippi
Scene of Sanguinary
Conflict.
SEVERAL REPORTED KILLED
Assault by Negro on White Man
Started it-Blacks Are
FIogged.

New Orleans, March Ga fierce
race war is raging in the vicinity of
Senatobia, a backwoods town in Mis-
sissippi, although it is learned that
from five to 10 men have been killed
and a number injured.
Barricaded in Cabin.
At last reports a score of desperate
negroes had barricaded themselves in
a cabin a few miles out of town and
are besieged by a band of white men
who are determined to kill them all.
Hundreds of shots have been fired
The negroes are armed with rifles and
have an abundance of ammunition All
the white men in the town have or
ganized to drive out the lawless ne
groes who have been terrorizing the
county for months.
Senatobia is remote from telegraph
offices. and it is impossible to secure
accurate information at this time
Dozens of negroes were caught on the
streets of the town Immediately after
the trouble broke out and were fog
ged.
Assault Started 1t.
The cause of the trouble was an as
sault on Boston Hyde, who was struck
between the eyes by a negro with
pair of brass knuckles, the blow knock
ing him down and breaking his nose.
Hyde jumped to his feet. pulled his
pistol and began TO shoot. At the first
shot the negro took TO his heels and
I,
one hitting him in the leg. The young
men of the town Immediately banded
together and started in pursuit Of the
fleeing negro, who was joined in his
fight by others of his race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
VOTING ON STRIKE;
TROUBLE IS FEARED
In Case Of Walkout New York Trac-
ton Company Has New
Men Ready.

New York, March 6-While en-
ployes of the Interborough Rapid Tran
sit company were voting today on the
proposition to support the demand
made last Friday for an increase in
wages and decrease in hours, the
steamer c. II. Northam, loaded with
strike breakers, was swinging at anch-
or in the Hudson river
In the face of these indications of Il
possible serious termination of the
trouble, representative of the en-
ployes declared they had no fear of a
strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Prosecution Alleges the
Breaking of Bank
ing Laws.
A JURY is SELECTED
Iron Master Smiles When He
Sees His Name Forged
to Big Note.

Cleveland, O.. March G.-The selec-
ton of a jury began today in the trial
of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick. for the
alleged violation of the national bank
ing laws, in federal court. Mrs. Chad
wick was present. She was calm and
self-possessed. Andrew Carnegie was
on hand as a witness.
The jury was accepted within two
hours after the opening of court. 1t
consists of one railroad man, one real
estate dealer. and 10 farmers.
Forgery Amuses.
Cleveland o.. March 6.-Andrew
Carnegie was amused when he saw
his name on the S5.OOO,0OO note used
by Mrs. Chadwick in her transactions.
The signature which he wrote for the
county prosecutor. to be used as evil
dence against the woman, was entirely
dissimilar to that on the documents.
Mr. Carnegie arrived here to appear
as a federal witness i'm the hearing
He expressed his willingness to APP
pear and at the second trial of Mrs.
Chadwick upon the state indictments.
He said he would come here in the iIt-
terests of justice as often as necessary
and believed it was his duty as a citi-
zen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Reports Are Slow.
BATTLE RACES ALL
DAY SUNDAY AS FAR
AS THE EYE CAN SEE

Mukdcn. March 5.-DelayedD-AIl
day long the battle ragged ceaselessly.
The Japanese had been concentrating
their energies on Machiapu for the
possession of which they had been
struggling for two days but with all
their gallantry the Japanese were I'M
able to dislodge the Russions.
japanese shrapnel has been burst
ing within a mile and a half of the
Hun railway bridge which evidently
is the japanese objective. The cap
ture of the position would render the
occupation OF the Hun river position
south Of Mukdeu untenative.
As Far NJ Eye Can Sec.
From Hun bridge the line of battle
stretches in both directions as far
as the eve can see. Northwest toward
Tatchekiao and eastward along the
Shake river ii is marked by a line OF
bursting shells
The Russian losses are not eXces-
sive considering the severity of the
five days fighting.
The japanese as attackers have sui
fered heavier than the Russians.
\ decision in the battle should be
reached Monday or Tuesdey.
Russians Take Offensive.
At 4:S0 O'Clock this afternoon the
guns began TO roar west and north
west OF the Mukden railroad station
where Kuropatkin is launching an at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
SENATOR KNOX Is
SERIOUSLY ILL
Report From Florida is That He Has
Bright's Disease and May
Not Recover.

Pittsburg, Pa, March G.-That Sena-
tor P. c. Knox, in Florida. is suffering
keenly from Bright's disease, so that
he may never be able again TO sit in
the senate, is the report which has
reached Pittsburg from republicans
who visited Florida. The informants
say it had been known. in confidential
political circles for some time that the
story that the senator has been suf-
fering from an attack of grip is a
bluff, and that his ailment is more Sc
riOus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
RUSSIAN REvOLUTIONISTS WILL
AWAIT ACTION OF WAR COUNCIL
Hope of Peace Apparently Deters Them From Car
ryng Out Plans to Embarrass the
Government at Home.

al staff. has left for France. His ar
rangements indicate that he does not
intend to occupy his residence here
for a long time.
New Warsaw Governor.
An imperial rescript announces the
retirement of VI. Tchertkoff and the
appointment of NJ. Maxinovitch as gov
ernor general of Warsaw. In recogni-
ton of NJ. Tchertkoff's 80 years of
self-sacrificing service to the crown,
he is appointed a member of the en-
peror'S household
Out On Strike Again.
st. Petersburg, March 6.-More than
half the workmen of st. Petersburg are
out on strike again today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

tack against the japanese extreme
left
During last night the Japanese re,
peatedly assaulted Pienchiapudga,
Kaotou pass. and Kanpayen farther
east but all their efforts were unavail-
ing.
The bombardment of Erdagou, Nov
gorod and POutiloff hills continues I'M
successfully.
Rumor of Cavalry Move.
There were renewed rumors that
Japanese cavalry has been sighted
north of Fushan and moving west.
Turning the Russian right to COM
plete the right angle Ringing on Sin
chinpu has furnished the most remark
able strategic situation of the whole
war
All day Saturday Japanese batter
Ter were breaking shrapnel over the
swamp land running southwest from
the Imperial tombs in full view of the
populace.
Yesterdays Dispatches
St. Petersburg. March 6.-KurOpat-
kin. in a dispatch dated the 9Th, says:
The situation on the Mukden front
remains quiet.
"On the left flank on the right bank
of the Hun river near Machiapu the
japanese this morning resumed the of
fensive energetically. Two attacks
were repulsed.
The battle continues successfully
north of Machiapu.
Holds Center Positions.
In the centre our positions on the
Shakhe river as far as Shahopao are
retained. Night attacks on Poutiloff
and Novgorod hills were beaten off.
We counter attacked this morning and
captured two machine guns.
In Erdagou region the enemy is on
" bombarding bur positions. The Jap
anese during the night attacked Kando-
lizan. All assaults were repulsed. The
attack on Gaotu pass last night was
beaten off The night was quiet on the
extreme left flank"
Capture 100 Prisoners.
Mukden. March 6.-The Russians. in
the attack March 3 east of Poutiloff
hill. captured about 100 japanese pris-
oners.
Eastward the japanese have contin-
ued their attacks on Kandolizan posi-
lions. but the forces previously attack
ing Gaotu pass have withdrawn south
ward.
Hold All Positions.
japanese attacks March 5 were ev-
erywhere repuIsed. The fiercest fight
ing was on the right wing extending
from Machiapu TO Nuesintun.
The artillery duel continued all day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
KNOW STRYCHNINE
CAUSED HER DEATH

San Francisco. Cal. March G.-The
local authorities have now positive as
suTance in the form of information by
cable from Honolulu that Mrs. Stan.
ford's death was directly due TO
.strychnine poisoning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Japanese Pressing kuro-
patkin on Front and
Two Sides.
HE MUST BREAK OUT
Or Experts Agree He is LOST
Seems to Have Begun a
Counter Attack.

st. Petersburg, March 6.-The re
suit of the greatest battle of modern
times is expected TO be determined
today or tomorrow. Two of the lare.
est armies of recent times both in men
and guns are now locked in a death
struggle and although kuropatkin has
evidently made every preparation to
cover his retreat by removing his &C.
cumulated stores and munitions north
ward, it is now the opinion of mill
tary men here one side or the other
cannot escape without Overwhelming
disaster.
MUST BREAK LINES.
With both wings bent backward
Kuropatkin's position appears to be
desperate but the issue is still in the
balance. News of a victory for him
is only regarded as possible by his
breaking through the enVeIoping lines
and news of a concentrated offensive
is hourly awaited. Unless Kuropatkin
can strike and strike hard it is realized
he must lose.
Launches Blow.
St Petersburg. March 6.-The AS
ISOLATED Press has just learned Kuro-
patkin has launched a blow at Oyama's
left and center just east of the rail
road The fighting is desperate along
almost the entire line.
Kuropatkin's losses in killed and
wounded up to last night is placed
at 23,5OO. Oyama is believed TO have
lost fully 10000 men.
Jnps Grow Tired
The Japanese army according to
prisoners. is greatly exhausted. They
repeat the statement that some of
Nogi's men have not had any food for
two days.
Admit Resistance is stubborn.
Toxic March G.-Japanese head
quarters reporting yesterday, said:
I'm Singking Tor Yenden) direction
the enemy continued a stubborn resis-
lance at several lines of defense.
East of the railroad Sunday morn
ing our force occupied Luichientun,
three miles southwest of Wanpao
mountain and pressed part of the en-
envy into the center of the village
where it is now surrounding them.
Two More Villages.
West of the railroad Sunday our
force captured Hanchangpao and
Siaosuchiepao and now continues the
advance. Suchiatun railroad station
is burning.
Suchiatun is the starting point of
the railroad the Russians constructed
W stward TO Subupao.
Reports Are slow.
ST Petersburg. March 6.-Official re
ports today only bring the battle up to
last night, when Kuropatkin had sue
ceeded in arresting the advance of the
Japanese left wing. The hardest fight
ing has occurred north of Machiapu.
which was the pivot of Nogi's move
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
STANFORD WILL is FILED
University Gets Art Treasures and
Large Part of Estate.

San Francisco, Cal, March G.-The
will of the late Jane Lathrop Stanford
has been filed. She gives 81 900. 600
to her brother, Charles Gardner Lath-
rop; places 100000 in trust. the in
come of which is to be divided among
certain relatives; gives $4,000 TO
various charitable institutions; SIS
900 to her secretary. Miss Berner and
$1,000 each to several other servants.
All her plate and articles Of art are
bequeathed TO Stanford university, as
is also the residue Of her estate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
$4,000 For Harvard Fund.

Seattle, Wash, March G-In the
name of the city Of Seattle Samuel
Hill member of the board OF overseers
OF Harvard university, has subscrib-
ed $4,000 10 a special fund of $1,000
900 TO relieve the annual deficiency
existing at the institution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

dent sent a large number of nominal
lions to the senate today including all
members of the present cabinet. ex-
cept Postmaster General Wynne.
George B. Cortelyou was nominated
for that office.
The nominations include names
heretofore announced as ambassadors
and Senator Cockrell as interstate
commerce commissioner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Strikers Must Not Picket.

Springfield. H.. March G.-Judge
Humphrey Of the United States court
has issued an injunction restraining
the strikers Of the St. Louis Smelling
& Refining company from picketing
the works at Collinsville or from inter
fering in any manner with their Oper-
alton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
MRS, CHADWICK ON TRIAL:
Mr.. CARNEGIE is IN COURT
GARFIELD INVITED
TO Do WORST IN
OIL INVESTIGATION

New York. March en-. F. Elliott.
attorney for the Prairie OIL < Gas
company, of Kansas. has presented
TO Commissioner of Corporations Gar
field at Washington the first answer of
that company in regard 10 the Kansas
Indian Territory oil fields. The COM
pany asks of Garfield the most full
and prompt investigation possible at
his hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
THE LAST SURVIVOR
OF DAVIS CABINET
Gen. John II. Reagan Expires at
Home in Palestine,
Texas.

Atlanta, Ga, March 6.-The Journal
has received a dispatch saying Gen.
John II. Reagan, the last surviving
member of the confederate cabinet is
dead at his home at Palestine, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
FAIRBANKS OPENS SESSION OF SENATE
COCKRELL FOR COMMERCE COMMISSION
Pause During War Council.

Washington, March 6.-The special
session of the senate opened today
by loud applause for Vice President
Fairbanks when he called the cham
Der to order Allison and German
were named as a committee to notify
the president the senate was in ses-
sion.
Washington, March 6.-The presi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
HARTMAN LOSES
IN SECURITIES CASE
Supreme Court Refuses to Prohibit
the Distribution Of
Stock.

Washington, March 6.-The supreme
court today affirmed the decision Of the
circuit court of appeals in the case of
Hartman VS.. the Northern Securities
company, involving the distribution of
shares in the Northern Securities com
pany. The decision is favorable to the
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
PROMINENT BELGIAN DEAD
Baron Lambermont's Sister Expires on
Hearing the News.

Brussels, March 6.-Baron LANDER
mont, secretary general of the foreign
office died today of paralysis. His
ed of his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Action Expected in the LegisIa
ture at the Sessions
This Week.
HOUSE DECKS ARE CLEARED
Good Roads Bill Being Badly Cut
to Pieces-DaiIeys DAN
der is Up.

Springfield, H., March G.-The
house now has its decks cleared for
action, and this week is looked for
uosity. The passage of the primary
election bill, according to the ideas of
Gov. Deneen, has given an impetus TO
things. The municipal court bill for
Chicago, as reported out by the Chi
cagO charter committee is coming up
tomorrow, and some progress will as
suredly be made on it.
The house contested election cases
will be ventilated again Wednesday,
and it is understood that Representa-
tive John Daley, of Peoria county, the
chairman of the elections committee,
will have some vigorous things to say.
He is considerable of an orator, and
this will be his first opportunity of
displaying his ability. 1t is understood
he will pay his compliments to the
democratic side of the house in no I'M
certain terms and make a charge of
bad faith.
Local Option Measure.
The local option bill is liable to
come up at any time. The word was
passed around that it was to be called
up on the order of first reading last
Friday, but it was not.
The good roads bill will not be
heard from for some time, and when
it is reported out the trainers will
scarcely recognize it. Already objec-
ton 10 hard roads legislation is com
ing in in the way of petitions TO the
house and personal interviews with
the governor which caused the start
ing out of the educative committee.
The committee will also inspect some
of the hard roads in Ohio and In
diana
Civil service may also have an in
ming.
In the senate the usual grind is an
ticipated. Senator BaTtley's resolution
to investigate railroads at East St
Louis, as well as throughout the state
with a view to seeing if they have
been evading their taxes is a special
order for Tuesday. The woman suff-
rage bill may also make its appear
ance. When the primary elections bill
reaches there an effort will be made
TO amend it in the hope Of striking out
any features that may possibly be-
considered unconstitutional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Two Dead. Two Hurt in Wreck.

St Paul, Mimi. March G.-Two per
sons were killed and two injured in a
head-On collision Of a passenger with
a freight at Bearmouth, Mont, on the
Northern Pacific railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
For Two Cent Rate.

Madison. Wis. March 6.-The Wis
cOnsin assembly approved a bill max
ing the maximum passenger rate in
the state two cents a mile There
were only two opposing votes This
is a La Toilette measure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

Grand Jury Fails to Find Cor
rUption in Indiana Leg
iSIature.

indianapolis. Ind, March Ga par
tial report of the grand jury submit
ted today contained no reference to
specific charges of bribery made on the
floor Of the house of representatives
against ex-senator o. A Baker, but il
stated the investigation showed there
was no system Of graft within the gen.
eral assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
FUNERAL OF SENATOR
WOLCOTT AT PARIS

Paris March 6.-The funeral of Sen
ator Edward o. Wolcott took place to-
day in the presence Of Ambassador Por-
ter. Henry Wolcott. and some intimate
friends. The body was subsequently
cremated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Liahtina PIant q I'D.

Sterling, H.. March 6.-The munich.
pal lighting plant Of Rock Falls is 10
be discontinued, as it was a losing
venture. The city's light will be fur.
nished by a private company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
GREATEST BATTLE OF MODERN TIMES
WILL Be DECIDED IN A FEW HOURS
NEGRO IN NEW YORK REVENUE POST
TREAT TO Be SECRETARY OF TREASURY

Washington, March 6.-There is au-
thority for a positive statement that
the president has fully decided upon
the appointment of Charles w. Ander.
son, a negro lawyer, of New York, as
internal revenue collector for the dis
trict of New York to succeed Charles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

II. Treat, who will be appointed to
succeed Ellis H. Roberts, treasurer of
the United States. The changes will
not be made until next June.
1t was stated today Secretary Shaw
will retire from the cabinet in Feb
ruary, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
WYNDHAM HAS RESIGNED
Chief Secretary Fer ireland Gives Up
Office in England

London. March G.-Premier Balfour
announced in the house of commons
today that the chief secretary for Ire
land Wyndham, had resigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
SPRUNG NEW CAME
Republican Senator in Colorado
Legislature Alleges He
Was Bribed
TOVOTE AGAINST ALVA ADAMS
Produces $3.50 He Declares Was Paid
Over-Action in Court Will
Result.

Denver. March 6.-Senator r. w
Morgan, republican. stated today in the
general assembly that $500 had been
offered him and $3.50 had already been
given him for his vote for Alva Adams
in the contest for the Office Of COVER
nor.
Produces Money.
He produced the money, which was
handed to District Attorney Stilger,
who will file charges in court against
the men who, Morgan said, had at
tempted to bride him.
Prominent Men Named.
Morgan named James NJ. Herbert,
vice president and general manager of
the Colorado Southern railroad, and
Postmaster Daniel Sullivan, of Cripple
Creek, as the men who bribed him.
The district attorney later filed charg-
es against Herbert and Sullivan in the
court charging them with
bribery. Bonds were Immediately fur
niShed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
BOMB PLOT is A FAILURE
Attempt to Kill Spanish Marquis by
Explosive Thwarted.

Madrid, March ca bomb was dis
covered today in front Of the palace Of
the Marquis De Puebla here. II was
removed in time 10 prevent an cxplo-
-snra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
laps ARRESTED FOR
ATTACK ON VESSEL

Manila, March 6.-CustOms officials
have arrested three japanese fisher
men in connection with the alleged at
tempt 10 sink the British steamer
Carlisle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
Take Up San Domingo.

Washington. March 6.-The San Do
mingo treaty was taken up today by
the senate committee on foreign rela-
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
INAUGURAL BALL
Nearly Every Civilized Country
AMI Every State in Union
Represented.
ENDS SATURDAYS CEREMONY
Gowns of the Ladies Arouse Much
Interest-Roosevelt Chill
dren Attend.

Washington, March 6.-The inaugur-
al festivities closed at midnight with
a ball that in splendor, attendance and
artistic effect fittingly ushered out a
brilliant, spectacular day. Thousands
of handsomely gOwned women with es-
cOrts from every state in the union
and nearly every civilized country in
the grand Illuminated court of the pen
sion building paid their social devoirs
10 the nations chief executive of the
next four years. The ball opened
formally at half past 8 o'clock with
the arrival of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt and party and Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Fairbanks.
1t was just 10 O'Clock when the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt entered their
box overlooking the main court The
scene at this moment will rank as
one of the most enthusiastic in the
entire inaugural ceremonies.
About 5000 persons thronged the
improvised garden and cheered and
aDplauded for several minutes.
Gowns of the Women.
The inaugural gown of Mrs. Hoose-
welt surpassed in beauty and simple
elegance all expectations. 1t was of
pale electric blue satin made with
train and decOllette with short puff
sleeves. 1t was delicately brocaded
in gold thread which outlined flocks
Of doves, the blue and gold softly
merging
Mrs. Fairbanks wore a gown OF
white satin duchesse, the fabric being
richly embroidered at intervals with
roses of gold in the natural size of
the flower, the graceful folds Of the
full trained skirt showing 10 advan-
tage this unique design. The gown
was trimmed with exceedingly fine
brussels point d'applique in dainty
design of bowknUts and maTgUerites
interviewer.
Children ut the Ball.
\ pretty incident followed the ar
rival of President and Mrs. Roosevelt
AS they reached the grotto in the cen
ter of the ball room they paused and,
facing their box, saw beaming upon
them. their children. For the moment
the chief executive and first lady Of
the land seemed to forget all else
save their children. They waved to
them and smiled a most affectionate
greeting. The incident was unique
in the history of inaugural balls and
It aroused an enthusiasm in which
every mother present sWelled the APP
plause that followed.