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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30

sign of weakness in any man if he is
always wanting to be fiattered. and
especially if he lets his head be turned
by fiattery. The average voter needs
TO learn and to keep steadily in mind
the fact that if in the last resort the
real power is his. so in the last resort
the real responsibility is his. He can
not cast off on anyone else the re-
spOnsibility for our governmental
shortcomings. Nothing is cheaper than
to say that the people are all right but
that the politicians are all wrong.
Politicians Are Representative.
'As a matter of fact politics, and
therefore politicians, will in the long
run represent faithfully either the
wishes or the Indifference of the peo-
pie; and if the people are Indifferent
the results are just about as bad as if
they deliberately choose to go wrong.
So it is with the enlisted man. When
1 call attention TO the high place he
holds, and must lever8hold in the es-
TEEN of every sensible man, + 10 &c
less with the intention of emphasizing
the respect due him by outsiders than
with the intention of making him real
ize the burden of honorable obligation
resting upon his shoulders. By un-
wearied effort he must learn to do his
duty, whether that duty lies afioat or
ashore, whether it lies in the cavalry
or the infantry, in the gun turret or in
the engine room. He must be able to
handle himself and to handle the for
midable and delicate mechanism in
trusted TO his care in such manner
that if ever it becomes his fortune to
take part in battle for the flag another
page shall be added to the many which
go to make up the long honor roll of
American history"
To Speak Elsewhere.
At O'Clock. the president left on the
Mayfiower for Hampton, where he will
deliver an address to the students OF
Hampton institute.
President Arrives Early.
Portsmouth, May 30.-The yacht,
Mayfiower, bearing President Roose-
welt and party arrived at S:45 this
morning. The national salute was
fired as the Mayfiower passed Fort
Monroe and again as it entered Nor
folk harbor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
EPIT0ME OF D0INGs IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, d. c., May 30.-Follow-
ing is a brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress.
SENATE-The senate passed the post
Office appropriation bill, carrying $192,-
4S5.000. The entire session was devoted
to the debate on this measure. The ma
val appropriate bill was reported.
The total increase voted by the senate
committee was s2,461,637. making a
ment until Thursday was taken.
HOUSE-The. aftermath of Monday s
filibustering in the house resulted in
the arrest and hauling before the house
of number of members in order TO
complete quorum. came yesterday In
the shape OF an Intellectual effort TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
MUTUAL IN MIRE
Testimony of Andrew c. Fields
Before Special Grand
Jury Startling.
VAST SUMS WERE MiSSPENT
Went to "ConfidentiaI LEGISLATURE
Fund"-ArmstrongD Disclosures in
the Shade.

New York, May 30.-Evidence that
hundreds of thousands of dollars were
paid by the Mutual Life Insurance
company for supplies that never were
delivered or even ordered is now in
possession of the special grand jury in
vestigating insurance cases. All this
money is said to have been handed
over to Andrew C. Fields for his con
fidential legislative fund" but many
Legislators for years back wonder what
became of it.
The money was paid out on fake
bills-bills rugged up on the letter
heads of firms that never existed, O. KID
by officers of the company. and then
passed by the expenditures committee
without question.
Armstrong Board I'm Shade.
1t is predicted the disclosures that
will follow the report TO the grand
jury will throw into the shade the evil
dence before the Armstrong commit
tee. sensational as it was. There is
no doubt the grand jury is in possess
sion of documentary evidence. backed
up by oral testimony, that exposes ev
erything done by the now notorious
supply department of the Mutual Life
and there is every likelihood that in
dictments will follow.
1t is also pretty plain that Andrew
c. Fields has furnished valuable infor-
nation to the grand jury and that
much it has discovered came from his
helpful assistance in explaining the
devious methods of the Mutual's sup
ply department.
Put On Finishing Touches.
AS a result of Fields testimony on
Tuesday, which was SO satisfactory 10
District Attorney jerome, several wit
nesses were examined by the grand
jury, putting the finishing touches on
some of the rough edges of what Fields
told. The witnesses were Robert Oily
phant, who is trustee of the Mutual
and chairman of the committee on ex-
penditures: Edgar w. Rogers of the
Lysander w. Lawrence company, sta
TONERS. who were especially favored
by the Mutual; George McKibbin of
McKibbin & Son. who have a printing
establishment at 35 Park street;
Charles A Preller. auditor; and c.
c. Gretsinger. assistant auditor of the
Mutual A clerk from the law depart
ment of the Mutual also handed over
to the grand jury number of books
that are needed in the investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
REBUKES MINISTER
WHO USES TOBACCO
United Presbyterian Conference De
nies Honors to Monmouth, H.,
Man.

Richmond. Ind, May 30.-The gen
eral assembly of the United Presbyter-
ian church today emphatically turned
down the resolution by the committee
on nominations, that Rev. John A. Bur
nett of Monmouth, ILL.,, should be made
general secretary of the Young Peo-
pies society. on the ground that Bur
nett is a user of tobacco, and substi-
tuted Rev. w. w. Lawrence of Belle
vue, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
HAVE QUIET DAY
Nebraskans Trying on Their New
Law Against Memorial
Day Sports.
HAVE NO GAMES NOR RACES
Holiday Being Observed by Immense
Crowds at the Nations Cap
ital.

Lincoln, Neb., May 30 Memorial
day in Nebraska is more quiet than
Sunday The new state law forbidding
outdoor games or races of any sort on
soldiers day was in effect for the first
time.
Washington Observes Day.
Washington, May 30.-Memorial day
services in this city were on an elab-
crate scale AS in the past, the prin-
cipal exercises were at Arlington,
where an immense crowd gathered to
pay homage to the soldier dead. The
day was an ideal one. Every depart
ment of the government is closed.
Day at Chicago.
Chicago, May 30.-Decoration day in
the city was generally observed and
the majority of business houses closed.
The usual services were held in all
cemeteries under direction of Grand
Army posts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
Workers to Get Money.

Indianapolis. Ind. May 30.-The SUI
preme court has upheld the constitu-
tionality of an act requiring manufac-
turing and mining companies and
firms to pay their employees semi
monthly in lawful money. A judgment
for $11S as penalty for delay in paying
miner his wages and $50 attorney
fees, in addition to $3.50 wages admit
ted to be due. was affirmed against the
Seeleyville Coal Mining company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
INDEPENDENTS WORST OFFENDERS

prevent approval of the journal The
members involved insisted on Offering
explanations for their absence, and at
tackled the action of the chair, but
speaker Cannon refused to be moved
from his decision. During the rest of
the day "a quorum was continuously
present. Consideration of the dlplo-
matte and consular bill was nearly COM
pleted. The proposed amendment APP
propriating $1.000,00O for the purchase
of quarters for American ENJOYS in for
eign capitals was struck out on n point
of order. AT p. m. the house adjourn
ed until Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
OWNS DIAMOND IN WOMAN'S APPENDIX

as the X-ray showed t to be lodged in
the intestine.
About the only chance Coombs has
of recovering his $500 diamond is that
the Thomas woman will develop an at
tack of appendicitis. Symptoms have
already been noted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
SPEARMINT WON
interest Unabated in Annual Eng
Iish Derby at
EPSON.
CROWD A RECORD BREAKER
Cosmopolitan in Character as Ever
King Edward One Of the Thous-
ands Present.

London, May 30.-Spearmint won the
derby stakes, $500 sovereigns. for colts
and fillies foaled in 1903, about a mile
and half at EPSON today.
Derby day as national institution
shows no signs of decaying. Old stag.
ers who have travelled over the district
road from London to EPSON annually
for decades today declared they never
before had seen such a rush, while the
railways, although they ran scores of
specials, were unable to accommodate
all the Epsom-bound people. Ideal
weather helped swell the holiday
crowds. and the contrasts and cosmo.
politanism of the throngs composing
the road traffic were as marked as
ever.
King Present.
King Edward and party OF
freindS came down by special in time
for the first race. Ambassador Reid
was another early arrival The crowd
at the course is believed to be a rec.
ord one. and the various stands and
enclosures were filled with prominent
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
UMATILLA COUNTY,
OREGON FLOODED
Crops and Dwellings Being Washed
Away and Loss of Life is
Threatened.

Pendleton. Ore. May 30.-Umatilla
county is in the grasp of the storm
king. On every hand floods are fill
ing creeks and streams bankful, over
flowing low lands, and washing away
crops, gardens, alfalfa fields, and nous
es. Umatilla river is a roaring flood
and fears are felt lest the levee break
and flood the town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
TOTAL OF FRISCO DEAD 418
Bodies of Eleven More Fire Victims
Have Been Discovered.

San Francisco, May 30.-The re-
mains of II more victims of the fire
have been discovered, bringing the
death list at the morgue to 41S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
AMERICAS CONGRATULATIONS
President Roosevelt's Message Receiv
ed by King Alfonso.

Madrid. May 3O.-King Alfonso re-
ceived American Envoy Whiteridge at
the palace this morning. Whiteridge
presented letter from President
Roosevelt felicitating his majesty on
his marriage. The king thanked the
envoy in behalf of the Spanish nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
Excursion Steamer capsizes.

Riga, Russia, May 30.-An overload
ed excursion steamer capsized off the
pier here yesterday evening. drowning
65 persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
British BattIeship Ashore.

Lundy Island, England. May 80
The battleship Montague is ashore at
Shutter Point, and in bad position.
The crew is in no danger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
pavitt Loses Ground.

Dublin, May 30.-Michael Davitt con
tinued to lose ground during the day
and is in most critical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
Dangerous Blaze at Colon.

Colon, May 30.-Fire started at $50
this morning in a stock of kerosene
belonging TO the United States com
missary department, so yards back of
the main commissary building, where
over half a million dollars worth of
goods are stored. There is a possibil-
ity of an extensive confiagration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-30
MUCH GRAIN LOST
Armour q Cos. Elevator at Chi
cago Burns With Loss
of $5Oo,oOO.
SPONTANEOUS COM BUsTl0N
Blaze Endaneers Large Commissary
Stores of Government at Colon
on the lsthmus.

Chicago, May 30.-Fire early today
destroyed Armour & Co.'S elevator ID
in Fisk street. One million bushels OF
wheat, corn and oats and 15 cars load
ed with grain burned. Four employees
were hurt, one fatally. in a series OF
explosions of dust The loss is estima
ted half a million. Much other prop
erty was endangered for a time. The
origin of the fire was spontaneous com
huStiOn
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04

Pabianice, Russian Poland. Jan. A.
The prefect of police here was assas-
sinated during the day.
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READY TO ASSIST THE JAps
BRITISH FLEET HELD IN RESERVE
DURING NAVAL FIGHT, SAYS
ROJESTvENSkY.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-The remark
able allegation that the British fleet
was held In readiness to destroy the
Russian feet IL the battle Of the Sea
Of Japan had gone in the Russians
favor Is made by Admiral Rojestven-
sky in letter published in the Novoe
Vremya with the permission of the
minister of marine. Referring to the
absolute secrecy of Admiral Togo in
regard to the disposition of his forces
Rojestyensky declares that this was
unknown even to the admiral of the
British feet allied with the japanese,
who concentrated his forces at Wei
Hai-Wei In expectation of receiving an
order to annihilate the Russian fleet
II this, the final object of Great Brit
ain, was beyond the power Of the Japa-
nese."
From Admiral Rojestvensky's ac-
count Of his tactics in the battle OF the
Sea of Japan, published In the Novoe
Vremya, the reader Is almost con-
vinced that the Russian commander
outmaneuvered Admiral Togo at every
point and was himself the real victor
Entered Fight With Eyes Open.
He declares he knew Admiral Togos
exact whereabouts two days before the
battle, made his dispositions accord
ingly and entered the fight with his
eyes open The admiral only casually
states In the course of his letter that
the minister OF marine is investigat-
ing the causes of the catastrophe to
determine whether the commander
shall be courtmartialed for the loss OF
the feet.
The charge that the British admiral
concentrated his ships at Wei-Hai-Wei
expecting to receive an order to de-
stroy the Russians In the event OF Ad-
miral Togo proving unequal to the
task has aroused a considerable SEN
sation in diplomatic circles, all the
more SO as Admiral Rojestvensky's
letter was published with the permis-
sion OF the minister of marine and no
doubt Is entertained that 1t will be
made the subject Of diplomatic repre-
sentations to Great Britain.
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UNABLE TO TESTIFY.
Witness Of Murder in a Stupor From
Fright.

Witness Of Murder in a Sturor From
Fright.
Northport, l.. L., Jan. Alright has
thrown Frank Wisniski, stable boy,
into such q druglike stupor that he
cannot testify In the preliminary hear
Ing of DIR. ]. w. Simpson, the dentist
charged with having wilfully shot and
killed BARLEY J. Horner. his wealthy
father-in-law. The stable boy, who
was employed by Mr.. Horner. was in
the kitchen when his employer was
shot by the dentist and has repeated
to the coroner the last words of Hor-
uer before he died. He Is considered a
very important witness and was In
custody OF an officer. When suddenly
he became almost unconscious physi-
clans at first thought him drugged but
after working over the strange case
for fifteen hours they announced that
the boys pulse and temperature were
perfectly normal and that he was SUI
fering only from fright. He has eaten
nothing for twenty-four hours. 1t Is
proposed to delay the closing OF the
hearing II necessary until the stable
boy can be reused enough to become q
witness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
SUMMARILY EXECUTED.
Rebel Leaders at Moscow Turned
Over to Firing Squad.

Rebel Leaders at Moscow Turned
Over to Firing Squad.
Moscow, Jan. 4.-According TO the
stories in circulation the number of
summary executions of revolutionists'
il large. Mr. Smith, an Englishman
and proprietor of machine works here,
which were accidentally burned Tues
day, says he personally witnessed a
number of executions. When the "dru-
jina" Revolutionary garrison of the
sugar factory surrendered the officer
In command of the regular troops,
after a few brief questions, picked
out the victims, who were marched
twenty PAGES in front of firing squad,
received volley and dropped without
struggle. Mr.. Smith even says he
thinks he recognized Governor General
Doubassoff among those present. 1t is
generally stated that the victims were
handed oyer to firing squad with
the command, Take them to the
river" which was tantamount to a
sentence and warrant for their execa-
tiOn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING
Programme Adopted for Anniversary
of Red Sunday.

st. Petersburg, Jan. A general
meeting of the workmen's council and
delegates of all the proletariat organ.
izations has been In session secretly
for nearly twenty-four hours perfect
ing their future programmes. All that
is thus far known is that they are
planning to turn the anniversary OF
Jan. 2e lRed Sunday, when the most
serious rioting in st. Petersburg oc"
curred) into a day of national mourn
Ing, during which it Is planned to
make demonstrations In memory OF
the martyrs" All the shops, fac
tories and theaters will be closed and
the street car and railroad services
will be stopped. Requiem masses will
be celebrated and professions In
which the workmen will wear crepe
on their sleeves will march through
the streets. The papers will not be
allowed to appear except with black
borders. It is proposed to make a
gigantic, peaceful manifestation. but
II they attempt to carry 1t out the lead
ers fully. understand that 1t is sure to
precipitate bloodshed on large scale.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
uunseR OF ARRESTS INCREASING
PRISONS CROWDED TO SUFFoCA
TIoN, BUT NOT A SUSPECT
IS BEING RELEASED.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-The govern
ment is putting on the screws tighter
and tighter. War Minister RudigeI
has issued an order absolutely prohib.
iting officers, privates and employees ot
the ministry of war from participation
In any fashion In political societies OF
attending their meetings and prescrib
ing heavy punishments which will be
inflicted without trial.
The use of the telephone between
st. Petersburg, Moscow and Other
points, which has been employed in
communications between the revolu
tionists, has been prohibited to prt
,Ate individuals except by permission
Of the authorities.
The numbers of arrests are increas.
ing daily and the prisons are SO crowd.
ed that the Nasha Shisn says rooms
with air space for fifteen are holding
sixty persons. So far as ascertained
not one of those arrested during the
last three weeks has been released.
The same paper says that the news
boys, who since the imperial reform
manifesto was issued had been crying
the most sensational revolutionary
news in the streets, have been pro-
hibited from even mentioning the
names of the papers they are selling
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
CASTRO sNuRs TAIcNY.
French Representative Not Asked t.
New Years Reception.

Washington, Jan. Gable advices
received here during the day from
Caracas bring the news that M. Taig-
ny, the French representative at Ca
racas, was not invited To the New
Years reception at which President
Castro received the Fluctuations of the
diplomatic corps. This latest action
of President Castro has been COM
municated to the French government,
but what course it will take Is not
known here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
Torture OF a Preacher.

Tie story Of the torture of Rev. o. ID
Moore, pastor OF the Baptist church, OF
Harpereville, N. Y, will interest you
Ha says: = suffered agonies, because
OF persistant cough, resulting from
the grip. i had to sleep setting up iu
bed / tried many remedies, without
relief, until ] took DIR. K ng's New Dis
covery for Consumption Coughs and
Colds, which entirely cured my cough.
and saved me from consumption A
grand cure for diseased conditions of
Throat and Lungs. At Schultz & Ketch-
aus, druggists; price SOC and S1OO,
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
FEARED MANY WERE KILLED
TORNADO SAID TO HAVE CAUSED
GREAT DESTRUCTION AT
ALBANY, GA.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. A report has
reached here from Albany, Ga, that a
tornado swept over that city during
the afternoon. The building of the
Virginia Carolina Chemical company
was blown down and it Is feared many
persons were killed. One dead body
has been taken from the ruins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
Russian Telegraph Lines Open.

New York, Jan. 4.-The cable COM
panies were advised during the day
that the telegraph lines to St. Peters
burg are now working well. There is
communication with all stations ex-
cept Odessa, Saratoff and Samara.
The Caucasus and Siberia are still cut
on.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
EEEuaANY PLACES RUSH ORDERS
FOR ROLLING STOCK FOR
McyEMEnr or TROOPS.
STIMULATES CELIytRY NEXT MONTH
DiScLAlMS HOSTILE INTENTIONS
BUT BELIEVES IN BEING
FULLY PREPARED.

Berlin, Jan. 4.-The railway admin
istration placed orders last week for
10000 freight cars, at a cost of $780,
100000, with manufacturers of five
countries. stipulating delivery by the
middle of February, besides utilizing
the car works of Germany. The state
ment was made that the ordering of
the cars was a precautionary measure,
the general staff desiring to be ready
to move troops if necessary by the
first of March. This is only proper
measure of prudence, it was affirmed,
In view of the extensive military ar
rangements going on in France, which.
among other dispositions, include the
movement towards the German from
tier of six regiments of artillery, or
$50 guns. The ordering of these
freight cars, each OF which would ac-
commodate forty soldiers or would en-
able the authorities to transport mate
rial, is only in consequence of the
French preparations and must not be
taken to indicate any hostile design
on the part of Germany, whose peace
full intentions remain unchanged. The
step taken is due to the conviction
long held and acted upon here that the
Best Preservation of Peace
is complete preparedness for any even
tuality. The word war is not used,
because such a word in itself would be
a provocative, and every interest both
In and outside the government shrinks
from such a possibility unless 1t be a
small group of military men. The gov
ernment will probably regret the pub
Mcation of this intelligence, but its
transmission seems necessary to
proper understanding of the drift OF
events and of how both France and
Germany are strengthening their dip
lomatic position on the eve CT the
Moroccan conference by material prep
arations.
No doubt exists here that the French
and German policies will differ In the
conference on the question OF policing
the Morocco-Algerian frontier and on
some less important questions. Under
the terms of the agreement to hold
the conference all the participating
parties must agree to the conclusions
of the conference or the situation re-
verts to the status quo. In other
words, if at the conference all the
DC ..ers except one agree to plan for
international control of Morocco the
conference will have been in vain and
If the situation becomes as it was be-
fore the powers assented TO call the
conference serious disagreements be.
tween those specially interested may
arise.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-01-04
70 CRUSH REBELLION.
Rigorous Measures Taken by Authori
ties at Riga.

Riga, Jan. 4.-Governor General
SOllugub is taking rigorous measures
to root out the revolutionary element.
All persons found on the streets are
held up by the troops for arms, while
the searching OF lodgings continues
day and night. Field pieces and quick
firing gums are mounted at strategic
points.
The railroad men ere persisting In
the strike. owing to the refusal OF the
authorities to release their arrested
comrades.
Povrovsk, Russia, Jan. 1.-Two gen.
darmes who were searching the lodg-
ings Of railroad men were stabbed to
as~sa during the day.