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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
"Gas Man" Addicks' Ambition at
AnY Cost

The campaign of j. Edward Addicks,
the gas man., and close political
friend of President Roosevelt, for a
seat in. the United States senate has
attracted much widespread atten-
ton. As no less distinguished re-
publican authority than the Chicago
Tribune says: THE senatorial dead
lock in Delaware has had no counter
part in the history of any of the 9TH
er states of the union. Since 1899.
thirteen years ago, but enc United
States senator has been elected in
that state. This extraordinary po-
litical condition is the result of the
efforts of J. Edward Addicks to gain
a seat in the upper branch of con-
gress. He has never concealed his
lavish use of money in corrupting the
voters of Delaware. y dramatic Sc
queI to Addicks' oft repeated asser-
tiOns is given in the current number
of the Outlook, in which George Ken
nan, the author and traveller, offers
for the first time the convincing
proof of what Mr.. Addicks has so
frequently claimed. Three sessions
of the Delaware Legislature have vain
~ endeavored to choose a senator
and failed. A fourth session is draw
ing to close. with little possibility
of the deadlock being ended. Today
Delaware's two seats in the United
States senate are vacant-one of
them since 1889. the other since 1901
The republican party has been hope
lessly split into factions for twelve
years Legislation has been neglected
and the state thrown into constant
turmoil of partisan bitterness and ex-
citement.
1T has been asserted that Addicks
spent $4,000 in the state campaign of
1902. in which he received his first Sc
rious defeat. He organized his forces
all over the state. He had his agents
and paymasters in every township.
His enemies accused him of binding
some men to him by gifts of profit
able places in some of his numerous
companies; that others are kept 10y
al by valuable tips on the stock mar
ket: that others receive regular sal
aries. The common voters are bought
outright with little concealment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Despite the fact that the passage
by the house of the antitrust bill Sat
urday need hardly be taken as any
thing serious. the trusts have con-
cluded that even so much ought not
to have been done. and are determin-
ed to put an end to the matter right
where it is. Representatives of Nor
gan and Rockefeller are already in
Washington. while senators have
been flooded with kilograms from the
same magnates ordering that such
legislation must go no further. 1t is
the plan to kill off the house measure
with a substitute bill in the senate,
and then so direct the proceedings
that they will fall into Senator Han
mas hands-and the public knows the
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Gus.

And, after all, may not the attitude
of the trust magnates at Washington
be but u grandatand play to make
sure the passage of the house bill, in
stead OF defeating it? 1t does not
seem possible that the lower house
As at present dominated could enact
a measure severely antagonistic to
the trust interests. especially does
this seem apparent when il is consid-
cred that every binding clause offer
ed by the democrats was Sidetra cked.
The trusts are foxy enough to do
some queer things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Monday, February 8.

The strenuous manner in which the
New York millionaires fight the tax
gatherers gives one an idea OF the
qualities that enabled them to get
those millions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
For Over sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Cured HER HUSBAND

Mrs. Bert Jenkinson, Oshkosh, Wis,
says: "My husband doctored and used
many kidney remedies for kidney
backache without relief. He recently
purchased box of Kid-Ne-Oids, and
received an immediate and complete
cure" SOC coated tablets. Easy to take.
T. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Frank james. brother of Jesse
james. fears that now Cole Younger
is pardoned, he will not be able to
get work, and that he will starve to
death unless he is given complete cit
izenship. Wen. there is golden ring
in that name Cole" which we might
spell coal" that gives the assurance
that Younger will get richer as he
gets older.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

All the amendments offered by dem
Ocrats TO the antitrust bill that pass
ed the house Saturday were voted
down. on the ground that the amend
niehts put too many teeth" into the
measure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. All rrggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

The Council Bluffs NOnpareil prints
the following, said to have been con-
tributed by "a kind friend"
There was an old sculptor named
PhidiaS
Whose statues were perfectly hide
Gus.
He made Aphrodite
Without any nightie
Which shocked all the over fastidi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

TEfSMS-Daily. 10 cents per week. weekly
el.00 per year in advance.
Recommendations of political or argumen-
tatiVe character, political or religious, must
nave real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana weekly at 1854 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED at the
Postofnce as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

BIZ THE J. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Six months later.
81 congratulate you on your engage
ment to your former f1ancee, Miss
Ward"
.sThank you very much-to the love-
lest girl imaginable May congratu-
late you on your engagement to your
former fiancee. Miss Griffith? She,
too. is the lOyeliest-
..Ratsl Don't give me any of that.
All women are the loveliest, ETC., but
give me bachelorhOod." hrsG
EMERY STONE TORRENT.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
YOUNG PLEADS GUILTY.
he Receives Sentence of imprisonment
for Life for Murder of Mrs.
Anna PuIitzer.

New York, Feb. 11.-William Hoonor
Young, on trial for killing Mrs, Ann nm
Pulitzer, pleaded guilty to murder in
the second degree and was sentenced 70
imprisonment for life.
Justice Herrick explained that he had
advised Young's counsel to change his
plea, and also advised the district AT
torney to accept 1t, this action heinz
t2kensb because of the prisoners mental
condition.
According to the report Of doctors he
was not insane in the legal aspect Of
insanity, but from a purely medical
point of view he is not sane. In SEN
fencing Young the justice said:
There is no occasion now for me TO
make any remarks as to the enormity
OF your offense. You are aware of the
penalty for your crime. The sentence
is that you be confined In state prison
at Sing Sing at hard labor for your ma
turaI life
For the first time since the case was
called Young walked into court today
without assistance. Els eyes had lost
their look of vacant terror and he sat
straight in his chair looking at the
court. His responses to questions of
the judge, however, We're made in an
voice. He showed no signs
of perturbation after the sentence.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
HOUSE PASSES ITS
ANTI TRUST BILL
Measure Goes Through With,
out a Single Opposing
Vote.
1T LOOKS TO PUBLICITY
Interstate Commerce Commission is to
Receive Reports, and Giving Of Re-
bates Are to Be Punished
Can't Ship Trust Articles.

Washington. Feb. 10.-By a unani-
nous vote, 245 to 0. the house passed
the ANTITRUST bill.
The closing chapter was devoid OF
excitement. For three hours the demo-
Gratis offered to place teeth in the
down.
On only n vote were political ranks
broken. 1t was on an amendment Of
Tered by Mr.. Thomas, republican, of
Iowa. to make h filing of returns in
cumbent upon all corporations manda-
tory. On that amendment seven re-
publicans voted with the democrats.
The bill as passed requires corpora
tons hereafter organized" to file re-
turns covering their articles Of incor-
poration, financial composition, condi-
ton, etc, with the interstate
commission. on penalty of being re-
strained from engaging in interstate
commerce; prescribes penalties for false
returns, etc. The commission is given
authority in Its discretion to call for
similar returns from existing corpora
lions doing an interstate business. The
commission is given power to compel
s"e to questions, and a fine of MOI
to exceed 5000 Is imposed for failure
to obey the commission in this aspect
Rebates by carriers are made punish
able with a fine of not less thar 1000. !
NAoAdslH6 TIE pTOpl6~
OF this section are forbidden the
use OF b instrumentalities Of inter- |
state commerce. Carriers are prohfb-
tied from knowingly transporting ar
ticles produced, manufactured or sold
In violation of the Sherman act. In
cases OF such violations no person is to |
be excused from testifying on the
that such testimony would tend
incriminate him, but for such tes-
the witness Is not be prosecuted
The circuit courts are given iurfgdic-
tion over violations. and 1t is made the
duty OF the district attorneys to instt-
tute proceedings to prevent violations,
ind individuals damaged by violations
are given authority to sue,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
WEALTHY GIRL MISSING,
Large Sum of Money and Drove of
Cattle Has Also C~isappeared

Helena, Mont, Feb. 10.-NEilliam Car
land of Pendleton, Ore, has reached
Columbus, Mont, hot on the trail of
his sister, who mysteriously disappear
ed from Pendleton some time ago with
$4,000 which was deposited in a bank
to her credit.
Garland's sister is crippled. and de-
string to take a trip to Europe, he left
her with Mrs. Reed. Garland gave Mrs.
fteed l00 head of fine cattle for this
service. These cattle which were all
ana with Garland's brand are
serving him in good stead in tracing
MS sister. When Garland ceased to
near from his sister. he decided to re-
turn nome, surmising something was
wrong. Arriving at Pendleton. he
found that Mrs. Reed and his sister
mad disappeared, together with the cat
Tie n money. He traced the cattle
10 Big Timber thence to Columbus. One
OF the thoroughbreds had died a short
time before his arrival, but the brand
on the caracas was Identified. At Alb
sorakee the chain was completed bv
earning that a deputy sheriff and
Patrlck WEIGH had helped to drive the
cattle across the Wyoming line. where
1t is supposed the owner is living under
the name of Gleason.
h deputy Sheriff says there is girl
at GleaSon'S place who is kept Under
lock, Gleason having told the
she was insane, n had to be restrain
eo. Garland Will leave for Wyoming
immediately.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
THE UNION.
Attorney for Non-Union Men Tells o,
Ri1hts Alleqed to Be invaded.

Philadelphia, Feb. 12-President Baer
or the Reading company was an atten-
tive listener to the arguments pre-
sented today before the anthracite coal
sti1ke commission. The n%on-Inion
miners. through Attorney John T. Len
anan OF W~ilkesbarre, expressed their
ppro of the principles Ind prac-
tees of the United Mine He
submitted that the commission must
ma the United Mine workers respon-
slDie for violence and unlawful acts
Wnlch deprived hon-union miners of
their lawful right to work; that all au-
thorltles agree that the law guarantees
10 every mar the right to work, where,
"hen inc for whom he pleases andthat
nothing coul justify a finding by the
commission that non-union miners must
zeal with their employers through the
medium of a union or be subject in
IN shte degree to control or dicta.
ton OF any union.
Too Much Socialism.
Major Everett Warren, counsel for
the Hillside Coal anG Iron company
ana the Pennsylvania Coal company,
answered the demands of the miners
IN detail and declared the socialistic
theorles of the union or some Of its
leaders to be responsible for unreason-
able claims.
ne SAID, among other things:
l 60 not charge his upon the great
Dody or the mine workers themselves.
Lney do not understand why it is done
Ihey are not familiar with the social
lstlc theories of some of the leaders of
tne organization. Whatever may be
me motive upon the part of the union,
evidence is overwhelming thai the
result of the restrictions on the part of
the Industrious miner, limiting the
of work.. and the consequent
wages, ~shrivelling his powers and re-
duclng Kim to the dead level of his
lazy 4 Indifferent associate. This
cannot be blotted out from the record.
II appears in the testimony of every
company and every employer Of labor
in the region.
Socialism proposes to establish an
eaualty among unequal men, by re-
duclns them to the dead level of this
possible majority. Instead of allowing
every one to determine for himself
he wants to do, it is to be done for
That is nothing but slavery.
What is the theory of the union if it is
not this? l do not dispute the right of
men to organize and 1 hold no brief
against organized labor. The methods
of the United Mine Workers, however,
to be exquisitely adapted to
degrade intelligent labor, to paralyze
honest industry, to crush spirit, hope
and ambition"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
VOTE ON
Believed One Will Be Secured in Sem
ate This Week

Washington, Feb. 10.-All indications
point to the conclusion of the debate on
the statehood bill during the present
week. If the plans of leaders who op-
pose the bill are put into effect the
committee on territories will bring in e
substitute bill providing for the con-
and the admission of two
states. This will probably not be done,
however, unless assurance can be Sc
cured that the full republican vote can
be obtained for Che consoHdat ton. IF
this plan does not take shape Senator
Quay is likely to press his statehood
amendment on the agricultural appro-
priation bill. and a test Of strength
would rsu
h vote on this amendment will be
very close, If taken. and while the
omnibus bill advocates feel that thew
have a majority, they realize that it
Will not be SO large as it will be on G.
direct vote on the statehood bill alone
n by itself.
There Is now some talk of admitting
only Oklahoma, but If this should be
undertaken it will be only as a last re-
sort, and will be postponed until
towards the close of the session. All
are becoming very restless
under the present conditions, and it is
evldent that they cannot long continue.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
IT is NOT so.
Hill Says He Is Not a Friend of thu
Trusts.

Trusts.
Washington. Feb. 12.-The Pos. to-
day published an interview witt
Speaker Henderson with respect to re.
ports connecting the speakers name
with efforts to thwart antitrust leSis
lation and with having e~ndeavored K
have enacted a substitute for the Mel.
son publicity section of the department
of bill. The reports also
said Speaker Henderson would become
attorney for one of the Ol
companies after March.
The speaker ernphatically denied the
reports, and said he Ices not now know
nor has he ever known any STANDARD
Oil official, and that the only relation:
he ever had with anyone identified witt
the Standard Oil company was some
years ago when he ulsucceSsfull3
sought from Rockefeller a V for tho
Upper Iowa university, Henderson!
alma mater. Later he secured a lib,
airy for the university from Andrew
Carnegie. Henderson denies all knowl.
edge of any Standard Oil amendment tt
the department of bill.
Regarding his alleged opposition t.
antitrust legislation, Henderson said:
There has been a lot or lying about
that matter. / AVE all along been ir
favor or antitrust legislation. I got
through the house a long time age
amendments to the Sherman bill, which
have never been completed and enact.
ed into legislation.
early this session I started out te
urge legislation against trusts. 1t was
my suggestion. after a conference
with Mr.. Jenkins, chairman OF the jul
dietary committee, that a special sub
was appointed-a subconl.
of earnest, sincere and compe
tent men-to frame an antitrust bill.
"They entered upon their work, anG
that day I vas in frequent con-
su1tation with the members of that
as to the progress they
making. / talked often with
0verstreet, Jenkins, Littlefield anG
others Of the judiciary committee as te
was being done"
The speaker declared himself in ac- !
ord with the Administrations anti
rust program, and said that he had
'ften been in consultation with the
PRESIDENT on these subjects.
Monday he discussed with the presi-
lent the program as to the conference |
n the department of bill
which has just been accepted by the
ouse.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
HENDERSON HOSTILE
TO ROSEBUD BILL.
Speaker Will Not Allow Bill to
Open Reservation to
Come Up.
PRESSURE is BROUGHT
Bonesteel Wants to Send Delegation
but 1t Could Do No Goodwin
nebaso-Omaha Agency May
Be Abolished.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The Bonesteei
S. D., Commercial club has petitioned
South Dakota's delegation to use every
endeavor to pass the Gamble bill OPEN
ing the Rosebud lands this session, in
the house. 1t passed the senate last
winter. Hundreds of letters have come
from Nebraska and South Dakota and
the delegations are working mad.
Speaker Henderson will not permit the
bill to be called up. The question is
whether settlers be permitted to enter
land on PAYNE It of landlord fees, or
shall pay a price per acre covering the
amount congress paid the Indians.
Eastern resSmen oppose taking up
the issue again.
Bonesteel offers to send a delegation
here to work, but 1t would be time and
money wasted.
May Abolish Agency.
Indian Agent c.. w. Matthewson Of
the Omaha-W innebago agency is re-
ported seriously Ill. His term expired
some months ago, but he was left in
charge because of q good record,
charges against him being. fully ex-
ploded. He may be transferred to the
CLASSIFIED service and thus kept in the
service, beyond the reach of political
enemies. Should such a vacancy OCCUR
this agency would be abolished and The
business turned over to the s~uperintend-
ent of the Indian school.
The death of Postmaster Huntsburger
OF Pender, Neb., has caused a scramble
Tor the Office. .Congressman-elect Nc
Sarthy Is said to be Investigating. Mike
Emmington is said to have the sup
port of the politicians. Mccarthy has
named postmasters for all vacancies
his election.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13

Congressman Ollie James of Ken
lucky will be among the heaviest men
IN the Fifty-eighth congress, but his
wit flashes lightly for all his avoirdu-
pols' He was in the middle of a public
address lot long ago when an auditor
Who had dined freely suddenly shot
this question at him: whats the Diff
ference between Grover Cleveland and
heodo ROOSEVELT" Mr.. James. who
a no particular love for either of the
gentleman named. replied on the in
slant: - should say that Cleveland is
too lazy to hunt and Roosevelt 10 too
restless to fish"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
100000 NEEDED.
Keller Committees Find Famine Con
ditions Are Even Worse Than
Was at First Sunposed

Stockholm, Feb. 12.-Up to the pres
ent moment the central committee for
the relief Of famine sufferers in north-
eria sweden have received from Amer
ica ABOUT $1,000. Besides this amount
considerable sums have been sent 10
individuals by American sympathizers
Tor distribution among the needy. The
relief committee says III misery is
more widespread than anticipated.
They estimate $1,000, 900 will be Re-
CURED to furnish the relief which will
DC necessary until matters improve in
the spring,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
COM MERCE BILL SAFE.
Bill tc Create Department Gets THROUGH
Conference-lnterstate Commits
sion Left INDEPENDENT.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The conferees
on the department Of hill
have reached an agreement. The con-
tehtlons Of senate in most important
matters have been acceded to by the
mouse conferees, which leaves the inter-
state commission a separate
organization.
All reference to the Interstate com
merce commission is eliminated n the
statistical bureaus to be transferred
are specified as being confined to the
war, navy and department of Justice
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
GETTING CIVILIZED.
Filipino Labor Union Announces II
Can't Stand for Importation of
Chinese Labor.

Manila, Feb. 1O.-A Filipino labor
union mas issued a protest against Chi
nese immigration, which threatens yto-
renee 70 prevent its introduction here
and asks the people to Cooperate IN an
effort to prevent such immigration.
Mania, Feb. 7.-GOveruor Taft has
been i'll for a week as a result of drink
ing infected water. He IS recoverinp
and has resumed work. The goyernor
and Archbishop Guidi viii on Monday
resume the friar lands negotiations
Of gathering data.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
FREE ON SECOND TRIAL.
william Pratt, Once Convicted of Muir.
derIns His Wife, Is Now Held
Innocent bu IurM

heading. Pa, Feb. lO.-William Pratt
who has been OF trial two weeks
charged with the muruer of his
wife, was today declared not guilty.
Mrs. Pratt was found dead in Noyem.
Der. 1901, at her home. Her husband
was charged with the crime and con-
'icted OF murder in the first degree.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
ONLY ONE RIVAL,
Germany to Convince Us of Her Manu-
featuring Importance.

Berlin, Feb. ll.-Dr Iewald
missioner of Germany TO the ST Louis
eNpositlon, addressing a conference
Il forty tlanufacturers at Stuttga~t
ala the Germans could achieve great
success ar ST. Louis, as exhibits 1hara
'sou,o strengthen the belief existirg
in the United States thai
ne ialtef mas only one serious rival as
nuiacturinG MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
E a RECEIVER.
Young Mr.. Rockefeller Explains His
Unfortunate Financial Status.

New York, Feb. 11.-John D. Rookie
Teller, il, supposed to be the richest
younT man in America, owes s4Oo, eco,
and mas only $30,0 600 worth of personal
property, according to the statement he
hled with the department of taxes and
assessments today. Young Rockefeller
vas assessed at 100000. lie was will
!Ls 70 Pay X on an assessment on
$4,000, and the commissioners accented
his figure.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
Big German Trust.

Berlin, Feb. 10.-The Siemens-Hal-
ske and Schuckert Electrical COM
panies have decided to unite, subject
10 the approval of of the stockholders.
Inc new concern, which will control
all German electrical works. will be
capitalized at $22, SOC, 600.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
CROOKEDNESS
OFFICER OF New York Customs Bureau
Is Held for Theft of $4,000
From Uncle Sam

New York, Feb. 10.-Byron w. Win
ters' Tor several years in charge of the
customs bureau here, was arrested ~
DAY on a charge of embezzling money
belonging to the United States. It is al
legged the theft is over S. COO. Collector
stranahan was the complainant, Win
ters was held under $40, coo bonds nv
Commissioner Shields for trial, exam.
1nation being waived.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
Princess Is Deranaed.

Dresden, Feb. 10.-It is reported t,.rt
when the divorce proceedings against
the former crown Lrincess Of Saxon
are called Rp tomorrow her counsel
will ask a new date for hearing on t,1e
ground she is mentally deranged