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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
The Change in Inauguration Day.

The national committee on the pro-
posed change of Inauguration day has
decided TO recommend to congress an
amendment TO the constitution making
the date of the presidential Inaugural
ton the last Thursday of April. 1t
would be difficult TO say Just when the
agitation for a change in the date of
the Inauguration of American presi-
dents began but il has been in pro-
Sress quite steadily for almost a cen
fury. The cases of illness and death
that follow nearly every Inauguration
give impetus and force to the agitation
for time. but while practically every
body Is agreed that the date should be
changed, there has been until now no
SystematiZed movement To bring it
about After this years Inauguration
formal movement was set on foot TO
unite the whole country in an effort To
have the constitution amended so that
less inclement date might be fixed.
The list of casualties last March. al
though the day was an exceptionally
pleasant one for the season. gave spe-
cial impetus to the movement Sena-
tor Bate of Tennessee. Judge Weldon
of the court of claims. and the Mexican
ambassador died because of exposure
during the exercises.
II Is not an easy matter to procure
the adoption of an amendment TO the
federal constitution. Amendments may
be proposed by two-thirdS of both
houses of congress. or on the appliCa-
tion of the legislatures of two-thirds
of the states calling a convention for
proposing amendments Amendments
SO proposed will be valid when ratified
10y the legislatures of three-fourths of
the states or by conventions in three
fourthS of the states, as preferred 10y
congress. In regard To the proposed
change of Inauguration day. =; is be-
lieved that there will be no great diff
Guilty in inducing congress TO propose
the necessary amendment. The senate
has already on two occasions adopted
the required joint resolution by a
unanimous vote. Il las failed in the
house either through lack OF interest or
because of the pressure OF other bust
ness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
Shall a Woman Die on the Sea fold?

The supreme court of the United
States has decided that il has no juriS-
dictiOn over the case of Mary Rogers.
the Vermont woman accused of the
murder of her husband TO secure his
life insurance and marry another man.
Nothing stands between this woman
and death on the scaffold but the gov
ernor of the state. and that official has
declared he will not interfere.
The crime committed by this woman
was an atrocious one. but none the less
there is strong sentiment throughout
the country against hanging a woman.
There may have been no excuse for
this crime and nothing can palliate the
offenSC. 1t was fiendish. But Mary
Rogers is woman. and sentiment re-
volts against the execution of a wo-
man.
Hanging. while brutaliZing. is sup
posed TO deter others. In this case the
awful lesson will be lost. as Mary RoS-
ers committed the crime over a year
ago. Had she been tried. convicted
and executed within reasonable time
after the crime was committed. it
might have had a deterrent effect. So
long time has elapsed that the crime
has been forgotten and sympathy has
been aroused for the miserable woman.
And Mary Rogers is a miserable wo-
man. She is weak morally and men
tally. She is more of an imbecile than
a degenerate. TO put this moral and
mental weakling to death would be an
inhuman act. IL would have no ex-
ample. The justice that requires it is
mistaken if not brutal We ought 10
be too far advanced in the scale o.
mercy, refinement and humanity now
to gibbet a weak woman
Mary Rogers should be saved this
awful death. The place for her is a
prison. where she should spend her
natural life. Such a disposition of this
friendless wretch would do credit 10
the state of Vermont. Her execution
would forever disgrace that common
wealth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

and exhaustive manner in which the
president treats of every topic and de
tail, and there is evidence of the vigor
characteristic of the man. he is per
haps more conservative in some re-
spects than he has been heretofore.
At the very outset he takes up the
subjects that are paramount in the
public mind-the trusts and railway
rate legislation. AS a curative expedi-
ent as far as the former is concerned.
he suggests federal supervision. The
question of railway rate legislation he
handles with extreme caution. but pro-
poses an administrative body with
power TO regulate evil charges His
stand on federal supervision of trusts
is commendatory in the highest sense.
but whether or not his plan of railway
rate legislation is not simply in line
with the interstate commerce commits
sion, is TO be developed.
Various other topics of which the pres
ident treats are labor, the revision of
revenues, The Hague conference. San
To Domingo. naval training, pensions.
immigration. the Philippines. which he
Panama canal. etc.
The president advocates an increase
in coast artillery and defenses, more
seamen rather than more ships at pres
ent, deprecates class spirit as fatal 10
all communities in which il has been
dominant. and again pledges his adher-
ence to the principle of a square deal
Ito all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
RAILWAY TIPS.

Passengers taking Burlington train
No. As. leaving here at G:45 a. M. for
the south and west. will no doubt be
glad TO know that this train carries a
first-class dining car. serving breakfast
and lunch a la carte Immediately after
leaving Rock Island. North bound
train No. AZ. arriving here at 7:15 p.
m. carries similar car. serving dinner
and lunch between Beardstown and
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

All congress will have 10 do. now
that 1t has assembled. will be 10 look
after the SmoOt case. the Panama
canal. railway rate legislation, the de
felt. the insurance problem. the state
hood question. the Santo Domingo
treaty. and a few minor matters relat-
ing to- the tariff. new vessels for the
navy. our relations with China, etc
There will be nothing. it is believed,
requiring the presence of either Sen
ator Mitchell or Senator Burton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

Democratic Governor-elect Pattison
Of Ohio and his wife are strict Metho-
dsts. and viii permit no dancing at
the inaugural reception in Columbus.
Nothing of an alcoholic nature will be
furnished for the guests 10 drink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

II Rock Islands mayor keeps up
his present pace of doing things, some
of our neighboring towns will send del
cgations here to establish first aid
TO the foolish" drill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

The mission of Early Risers" is TO
clear the way and give nature full
sway. These famous little pills rid
the stomach and bowels of all putrid
matter. thus removing the causes of
headache, cons;ip, ton, sallow com
plexiou, etc. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers never grippe or sicken. A sane.
pleasant. perfect pill. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year In advance
All communications Of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
The Presidents Message.

President Roosevelt's message TO the
59th congress. his first great state pa
per since induction into the executive
office by his own right, as read 10 the
congress today. appears in complete
form in this issue OF The Argus. The
document is a voluminous one. OF -
columns. and, apart from the thorough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

Speaker Cannon made a request for
no flowers" al the opening of the SEES
sions. The flowers will be reserved
for the death of the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

The Thanksgiving turkey devoured
by the Roosevelt family weighed bur
81 pounds instead of Al pounds. as re-
ported before its demise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered at the postofice Al second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

What does Mayor McCaskrin need
with 4 stone pile, when he can just as
well turn the prisoners in the city jail
out To moving grass next spring?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
Low Rates via the Rock Island.

On Nov. and p. Dec. 5 and 10, the
Rock Island will have on sale round
trip tickets at very low rate to a num-
Der of points in the north. west and
southwest. For full information call at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1905.

What we need most of all is a little
more business and a little less bunco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
Children Write to
Santa Claus.

II ELL the dear old fellow what Z
Il you'd like to have him put in
your stocking. OF course, you can
see him when he is here. but there
are SO many, many little folks, that 4
some won't get to talk to him, so
he wants you all to write to him.
We have placed his mail box near 1
the entrance; drop in your letter. :
If you forget something in your
first letter, write another; write as !
often as you please.
Well give 20 fine prizes to the 10 g.
boys and 10 girls, 10 years old and
under, who write Santa the cutest :
and best letters. See below:
BOYS PRIZES.
First Prize-Handsome large sized 4
music box; plays II diff
ferent tunes; value SIP On =
Second Prize-Large Flexible Fly
err cOaSting sled: {
value $500. $1,000 SStS {" 4
Third Prize-A practical steel print
ing press, including type
and accessories; value 50 90 {
The Next Three highest 4
prizes, valued at ......S1 90 :
Choice of Loop the Loop. Train of J
Cars, Engines. Games. Boxing
Gloves. Sleds, Drums, Etc.
The Next Four highest 4
prizes. valued at ..... SOC :
Choice of Games. Drums, Train of
Cars. Books, Gloves. Pocket {
Knives Etc. Az
GIRLS PRIZES. {
First Prize-Fine large Range Stove. :
including five copper vessels; stove
equipped to burn wood
alcohol; value 49,. ....S12 on :
Second Prize-An eXquisitely dress 4
ed French Doll;
NdluS $500 ..-..- -....- Sb."t
Third Prize-A girls beautiful Chi :
ma Tea Set of 10 pieces; Nile green
color. decorated with 4
miniature heads; value. sd on :
The Next Three highest
prizes. valued at ......... 81 90
Choice of Dolls. Trunks. Beds.
Books, Sleds. Beads, Comb and &
Brush Sets. Etc.
The Next Four highest
prizes, valued at ... SO<1
Choice of Books. Games. Perfumes.
Handkerchiefs. Scissors. Mittens, Z
Doll Cradle and Bed, Etc.
MMMAM MAAMMAMMMMMMMM&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05

depot or city office, 1929 Second av-
enue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-05
Santa Claus
Is Coming to the Big
Boston.

A1EXT Saturday morning at 10
~ O'Clock dear old Santa Will
arrive AT the g. II. I. ~ 4. depot.
Fifth and Main streets. Daven-
port. ON the way to the Big Bos-
ton store from his northern home.
We are going To receive him
royalty. with "a brass band and
neutrality-suspicious.. Will yOu not
join us i'm the great fun of well
coming this dear old saint: Be
at the Big BOSTON at $3.50 and go
to the depot with the pageant.
After 81 parade. he will proceed
To his headquarters here. ut the
Big Boston. where lac and Little
GOIdenIockS" will give little
pantOniime. THE Night Before
CbriStmas.' I'm the west corner
show window. Mothers. bring the
little folks 10 sec this: 20 in charm
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Denver Minister Goes East.

Denver, Colo. Aug. 16.-His health
impaired by living in high altitude,
Rev. James S. Montgomery yesterday
announced that he would be obliged to
resign from the pulpit at Trinity M. E.
Church. His resignation is now IN the
hands of the trustees and he has re-
quested that his successor be supplied
within thirty days. He has already
accepted a call from the Broad Street
NJ. E. Church at Columbus, Ohio. and
will take charge of the pastorste there
about October 1st.
Two months ago. while conducting
the Sunday morning service at Trim
ity, DR.. Montgomery was overcome
suddenly by an attack upon his heart.
Since then he has experienced similar
trouble ard he has been advised to-
seek lower altitude before the all
ment reaches an acute stage.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Vote on Separation.

Christiania, Norway, Aug. 15.-The
returns from the national referendum
on the dissolution of the union show
that out Of 321 ,a5S votes cast. only l61
are against dissolution. The Storthing
has been summoned to meet August
21st to take the next step toward the
repeal of the act of union in agreement
with Sweden.
C. c. Berner, president of the Storth-
ing, said to the Associated Press:
"Norway's political desire is to con-
tinue as monarchy. The offer to the
house Of Bernadotte has brought forth
no answer. Norway cannot, however.
wait forever. and in reasonable time
will consider the failure to answer as
refusal and will invite another
prince to occupy the throne. The
Storthing would not take the respon-
sibility of deciding in favor of a re-
public. but would refer that question to
the people"
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Serious Far1ine in Spain.

London, Aug. 16.-The Mails dis
patches with regard to the famine con-
dition in Andalusia, Spain, state that
the Spanish government has entirely;
failed to give relief and that as theI
money grants are absolutely made.
Quate % meet the necessities, the re-
sources are completely exhausted.
Hunger deaths are of daily occur
renee. Theft and pillage are common
and 1t is impossible to maintain order.
Not drop of rain has fallen in that,
district since March and the summer
and autumn crops will be ruined unless
rain falls soon or the government re-
alizes the situation and takes steps to
remedy the conditions.
1t is feared that the peasantry will
take the law in their own hands and
even now signs of open revolt are plen-
tiful and exasperation at the govern
ments inaction is becoming daily more
pronounced.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Cripple creek Damage suits.

Cripple Creek, Colo. Aug. 1.-TWO
big damage suits resulting from the
last strike and labor troubles incident
thereto were filed yesterday in the
District Court. Frank ]. Hangs VS..
Nelson Franklin ct al. Is the title OF
the suit for the largest amount. The
complaint sets forth that on August
4. 1904. the plaintiff. who was attorney
for the Western Federation OF Miners.
was deported by mob under the d.
rection of Franklin and others. Hangs
asks for $4,000 actual damages and
100000 exemplary damages.
The other suit is brought by B. F..
Bogart against T. B. Burbridge of the
Mine Owners Association ct al. The
plaintiff claims that there is card
system and blacklist against all men,
bers Of the Western Federation OF
Miners; that on June 25th last he was
given a Job on the Last Dollar mine
and became shift boss later, and that
August Sth the management OF the
property was notified that he was on
the blacklist, and he was at once dis.
charged.
Bogart claims that because OF the
blacklist he is unable to obtain employ.
ment and asks for $4,000. The plain.
tiff is represented by Attorney Hangs.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
EaqIes' Convention.

Denver, Colo, Aug. 15.-When the
Grand Junction Eagles arrived in Den
yer last night with a live specimen Of
the king of American birds right from
the Colorado mountains, it was de-
cided at Eagles headquarters that
everything was ready for the business
of the convention which begins today.
Every train for the last two days has
been crowded with arriving delegates
and the stream will increase in volume
throughout today. The hosts are in
possession of Denver.
How many thousand Eagles from all
parts of the country are here is diff
cult to estimate. Some enthusiasts
even set the figures as high as 25,000.
The big parade comes Thursday after
noon, when gaily garbed Eagles from
America, Canada and Mexico will
make an immense display. Meanwhile
the convention is rife with the strug-
gle for the presidency on between
President Pelletier and Hy Davis Of
Ohio, with the odds seeming to favor
the latter just now. Chicago wants
the next convention, and is likely to
get 1t unless all signs fail.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Danger to Moffat Road.

Denver, Aug. 15.-The Republican
this morning says: At the National IT.
rigation Congress, which convenes at
Portland, Oregon, on Monday, the great
issue to be fought out is the position Of
the reclamation service officers, and
the great railroad corporations and
agents with regard to the Moffat Short
Line, a Colorado enterprise. The dele
gates from this state will be asked to
intervene in the interest Of the road.
The Gore Canon reservoir project of
the reclamation service is but one.
1t is charged that the agents of the
reclamation service intend to stake out
a reservoir site on Bear river, in this
state, and it has already been an
nounced from Washington that 200,-
900 acres of the Uintah reservation have
been set aside to support a reservoir
system on the Duchesne river, Utah.
Now, all three are on the line Of the
Moffat road, any one of which would
seriously, If not fatally, interfere with
its construction.
Delegates from Denver and Colorado
to the Irrigation Congress will be
asked to defend the road. The con-
gress itself is under the auspices Of
the reclamation service and the officers
Of this department are the leaders Of
the congress.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Telesraphy on Engines.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-The experiments
made with wireless lelegraphy on en-.
gines running over the tracks of the
Chicago & Alton railroad has proved
SO successful that the management of
the road has taken steps to equip all
the engines Of the company with the
apparatus. Under the new system
adopted each engine carrying its own
wireless signal apparatus constitutes
the center of a movable block travel
ing with the train. Near the engineer
in the cab Is an indicator which keeps
him informed Of the conditions within
the blocks where he Is the center. II
a train approaches within two miles
TO the rear green light shows on the
indicator and warning bell calls the
attention Of the engineer. II the train
is to the front red light flashes and
a bell rings.
The signals are reciprocal and the
engineers on both trains receive them
at the same instant.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Tacit Armistiee Prevails.

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. 16.-It
seems to be taken for granted by both
the attaches of the japanese and Rus
sian missions that there will be no,
general battle in Manchuria while the.
peace negotiations are on. {
Oyama is known to be prepared tOI
strike the moment the negotiations
fail, and there may be minor skirmish,
ing and outpost engagements while the:
troopts are getting in position, but It'll
is admitted on each side that if either,
Oyama or Linevitch should deliber-
ately bring on a general engagement,
which might cost $4,000 or 100 900.
lives, his country would be accused OF
bad faith in the negotiations here and:
would inevitably lose prestige in the
eyes of the world. In the larger sense,
therefore. it can be said that an armis-,
tice already exists in Manehuria-
Should the negotiations be vainly
prolonged and it became evident thar
they were to be fruitless, the advance
of Oyama or Linevitch might be the
signal for the final rupture. The un-
expected attack on Port Arthur might
be repeated below Harbiu.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
Cattle Mango Disappearing.

Denver. Colo, Aug. 15.-Dr. Charles
G.. Lamb. stale veterinarian, returned
yesterday from an extended trip In the
eastern part OF the state. where he
has been investigating mango among
the cattle. He found several bunches
that were affected and some reported
affected that are really all right.
DR.. Lamb reports less mango at the
present time among Colorado cattle
than for many years past. This is ow.
ing TO the new law which gives the
board Of stock inspection authority to
dip cattle and charge the cost to the
owners where they are negligent about
acting. The laws are more stringent
In other ways also. 50 that the disease
is being stamped out.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
NORWAY FOR SEPARATION.
Almost Unanimous Vote for Dissoiu.
ton of Union With s0eden.

Christiania. Aug. 13.-The Norwe.
gian people. in a referendum vote
taken to-day, pronounced in favor of
the dissolution Of the union with Swe-
den with remarkable though not un-
expected unanimity. OF 100000 voters
800. 900 cast ballots.
While the full result will not be
known for some hours. up to midnight
returns showed that about one person
in 5000 voted against the dissolution.
The difference between the total mum.
ber OF voters and the number of votes
cast is attributed to absentees, such
as sailors abroad and others who are
out of the country at present.
There were scenes OF the greatest
enthusiasm everywhere. Thousands Of
women who did not have the right Of
franchise signed petitions In the
streets endorsing the dissolution. In
Christiania and other cities the total
population turned out. every one wear.
ing long streamers of the national col.
ors and pictures of Premier Michel
sen.
One OF the members OF the Cabinet
said to the Associated Press tonight:
The result surpasses the most san.
guine expectations. The next official
steps will be taken after the Storthing
meets on August 21st, when the result
of the plebiscite will be communicated
to Sweden through the Swedish Cabi-
net and the Rigsdag."
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-17
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
come PROGRESS BEING MADE
Three Out Of Twelve Articles Agreed
to-Danger Point May Soon
Be Reached.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 15.-Al-
though very rapid progress was made
with tho peace negotiations yesterday,
three Of the twelve articles which COLI
stitute the Japanese conditions of
peace having been agreed to by NJ.
Witte and Baron Rosen on behalf Of
Russia, neither of the two articles 70
which M. Witte in his reply returned
an absolute negative was reached.
The crisis, therefore, is still to come.
1t may be reached to-day, as the ces-
sion of Saghalin comes fifth In the list
The three articles" as they are Of
ficially designated in the brief COM
munications authorized to be given to
the press, which were disposed of yes
terday. are in substance as follows:
First-Russia' recognition OF ia
pans 'preponderating influence" and
special position in Korea, which Russia
henceforth agrees is outside Of her
sphere of influence, Japan binding her
self to recognize the suzerainty Of the
reigning family. but with the right to
give advice and assistance to improve
the civil administration of the empire.
Second-Mutual obligation to evacu-
ate Manchuria, each to surrender all
special privileges in that province, mu-
rial integrity" of China and to maintain
the principle of equal opportunity of
all nations in that province (open
door,,
Third-The cession to China of the
Chinese Eastern railroad from Harbin
southwark.
There was never any question about
the acceptance on the part of NJ. Witte
Of these articles" the first two cov-
ering in most emphatic form the con-
tentions Of Japan in the diplomatic
struggle which preceded hostilities.
The third is a natural consequence
of the result of the war. The cession
Of the railroad, the building Of which
cost Russia an immense sum, esti-
mated by some at between $780,
100000 and $20O,000,0O0, is to go to
China. Japan and China, therefore,
will arrange between themselves the
method by which the former is to be
remunerated and through this finan-
cial operation Japan might have very
considerable portion of her claims for
the expenses of the war" liquidated.