davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
THEY DO NOT AGREE
Legislator. Said by comerford to
Have Been Offered Bribe
Testifies to Same.
BUT MAN ACCUSED DENIES
Entire Day Taken Up With Hearing
Before Special investigating
Committee.

Springfield. Ill, Feb. 7.-Neary ev-
cry seat in the house was occupied
this morning in anticipation of re-
port of the investigating committee on
the Comerford graft charges. But
no report was made, Chairman Beebe
asking that the house allow the com.
mittee until tomorrow morning in
which to prepare its report. This was
granted.
Little Done Yesterday.
Springfield, Ill. Feb. After two
sessions covering the entire day and
evening. and after hearing more than
a dozen witnesses. the special commit
tee appointed by the house to investi-
gate the charges of bribery and corrup-
tion in the Illinois legislature made by
Representative Comerford, of Chicago,
received corroborative testimony on
the part of Representative William s.
Lurton. of Jacksonville that an at
tempt was made to brihe him to vote
certain way in the democratic eau
Gus to nominate a nnncrit| leader.
Evidence is COrrObOrnted.
This. with cOrroborative testimony
from T. J. Comerford, brother of the
one who made the charges that GER
tain members of the legislature had
made charges of corruption against
other members to Representative Com
erford, was the sum total of the iesti-
mony rejecting on the actions CT the
present general assembly.
Representative LuTtOn's statement
that Richard Kinsella, of Springfield,
had attempted to bribe him was hatly
denied by Kinsella. The latter admit
ted that he asked Lurton to vote a
certain way, but denied that he offer
ed any money for doing so.
ComerfOrd Becomes Excited.
The proceedings of the committee
were constantly interrupted by wrang-
ling, pickering and arguing on the part
Of Comerford and members of the COM |
mittee. Frequently Comerford was or
dered into his seat by Chairman Beebe. !
and one time he became so excited that |
he called Representative Mitchell a |
liar while the latter was on the |
stand.
VIII Go to Grand Jury.
Whatever the report of the commit |
tee may be. Comerford said last night |
that he would bring his charges TO the |
attention OF the Sangamon county |
grand jury. This refers only to the |
charge of attempted bribery of Repre- |
sentative Lurton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
CORN AND MEAT MEN MEET
Iowa Association Assemblies at Des
Moines With 100 Present.

Des MOines, Iowa, Feb. THE an
nual meeting of the corn and meat
producers Of Iowa convened here today
with 100 delegates present Commit
tees were appointed and the balance
Of the day devoted TO discussing var
icus subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
REPUBLICANS SEEK
COMPROMISE MAN
After 18TH Unsuccessful Ballot for
Missouri Senator a Caucus
is Called.

Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. = The
18th ballot for senator today was with
out result The republicans have call
ed caucus for this afternoon to ar
range. if possible. upon a compromise
candidate. The name of Col. David
=. Dyer. of St Louis. United States
district attorney. is mentioned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07

prisOnment the sentence of Mrs. Kate
Edwards, to be hanged the 10th that
it has been found necessary to pre-
requests
The letter quotes the state consti-
tuition TO show the governor has no
power TO commute the death sentence
10 life imprisonment except upon the
recommendation Of the board Of par
dOns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
WANTS BOARD OF SURVEY
President Makes Request in Special
Message to Congress.

Washington. Feb. THE president
today sent a message TO congress rec
ommending that provision be made for
the appointment of a board of survey
to superintend the national surveys
and explorations TO be made in the
Philippines. and that an appropriation
be made from time to time TO meet nee
esSary expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
REJECT CONTRACT FOR PLATE
Recommended With Regard to Bid of
MidvaIe Company on Armor.

Washington, Feb. 7.-The board of
officers appointed by Secretary Morton
TO investigate the capacity of several
armor plate companies has recommend
ed that the bid for 5000 tons of armor
for the battleship New Hampshire and
armored cruisers North Carolina and
Montana, of the Midvale Steel com
pany, be rejected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
VIII Go to Grand Jury.
TO PROTEST TO CONGRESS
Oominicans Send Objections to Recent
Agreement With United States.

agreement With United States.
Turks Island. Bahamas. Feb. 7.-Ac-
cording TO advices received from San
to Domingo, Gen. Cespedes, governor
OF Puerto Plata, has resigned and gone
to Porto Rico. The steamer Cherokee,
which leaves today will carry protest
against the United States -Santo Do
mingo protocol TO the United States
congress from former Vice President
Deschamps Of Santo Domingo and his
followers now here. who say they are
disposed TO resort to arms in further
ance Of their cause and remove the
present government of Santo Domn-
go if il does not resign
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Worse in Caucnsia.

Batoum, Caucasia, Feb. T. The
strike situation here is growing
worse. Business is practically at a
standstiH. Food has become scarce,
and the military governor has issued
a proclamation warning the inhabi-
tants against assembling in crowds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
HOLD THEMSELVES GUILTY
Shooting of Husband by Wife at Deca-
tur Leads to Strange Situation.

Decatur, ILL.,. Feb. Thomas D.
Thomas, a locomotive fireman. was
shot three times today by his wife at
their home and will probably die. The
couple quarreled because Thomas was
out late last night. Mrs. Thomas is in
Jail. Each insists on assuming entire
blame for the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Assns.In Arresfed.

Helsingfors, Feb. THE assassin
of Soisalon SOininon, the prOcuratOr
general of Finland has been identified
as Karl Lenard Hohenlhal. formerly
a student at the Imperial Alexander
university here. He maintains an OBJ
stinate silence under examination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
TAILORS SHY AT A
SOCIALIST SALLY

Bloomington, H.. Feb. THE Jour
neymen Tailors of America today vot-
ed down a proposition submitted by
the socialists which was an indorse-
ment of the national socialist party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
No Hepe OF Peace.

London, Feb. THE charge d'affairs
of the Russian embassy informed the
Associated Press. today that there is
no basis for the renewed rumors OF
peace prospects. The Russian atti-
tnde. he declared. had not changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Forging to the Fore.

Honolulu, Feb. I. - A shortage of
1000 has been discovered in the ac-
counts of the pOstOffice at Koloa. ISL
and of Kauai. There have been no
arrests thus far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Oshkosh Wants CauitaI.

Madison. Wis. Feb. Tn the SEN
ate today a bill was introduced to
change the seat of government of the
state TO Oshkosh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Wife Of Editor Dies.

Dixon, III, FEB. Mrs. Anna Shaw.
wife of Benjamin F. Shaw. editor OF
TIC Dixon Telegraph. died yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
COLD STOPS
ACTIVITIES
Neither Side Will Make
Important Move Near
Mukden.
WILL GO ON ALONE.
Rojestvensky Cannot Await Aid
of Third Pacific Squad
WILL GO ON ALONE

ST. Petersburg, Feb. Military op-
eratiOns in Manchuria continue at a
standstill No importance is attached
by the war office to Japanese move
ments on the Russian center and left,
which are regarded as merely demon
strations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Several Were Killed.

Buenos Ayres. Feb. I'm attacks
upon police stations Saturday several
rioters were killed, about thirty were
injured and some $50 arrested. Order
has been completely restored in this
city. and the city presents a normal
aspect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
RoJestvensIzy VIII Not Walt.

The admiralty confirms the Associa-
ted Press statement that the first di-
vision of this squadron will leave Ii
bau in the middle of February, but it
is pointed out that Rojestvensky will
be unable to await its arrival because
it will have to cross the Indian ocean
before the monsoon season, which be-
gins in March and renders navigation
impossible for torpedo boats. small
cruisers and coast defense vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
VIII Start I'm Februnry,

Rojestvensky will probably proceed
TO the far east at the end of February,
after the arrival of Rotrovsky's di-
vision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
TIE Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day, with probably light snow fiurries;
rising temperature. Temperature at 7
a. m, 10 below; at $3.50 p. m, II.
J. M. SHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Police Have Seized Arms.

Buenos Ayres police have seized a
quantity of guns and revolvers, and
also many copies of manifestos and
revolutionary documents
All bankers here condemn the at
tempted revolution and express hope
that the energetic policy of President
Quintana will prevent any such at
tempt in the future.
The only group of rebels in the
province of Buenos Ayres, 10 men
strong, have been defeated near Pr
ovano station. Two officers and seven
men were killed and 121 surrendered
The rest with Commandant Villamay-
or, are retreating and government
troops are in pursuit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Men Killed nj warsaw.

Warsaw, Feb. Several men were
killed here today by strikers in the
bakeries and elsewhere, where at
tempts were made 10 resume work.
Many arrests were made. Prices of
provisions have gone up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
REBELS ARE TAKEN
Argentine Government Troops
Successful in Expedition
10 Restore Order.
ONE CITY IN INsURRECTION
Movement Strongly Condemned on All
Sides and Will Probably
be Stamped Out.

Buenos Ayres, Feb. Local news
papers announce that the insurrectiOn
has been suppressed at Cordoba with
out further fighting. The insurgents
surrendered unconditiOnaily and their
leaders fed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-07
Victory for State.

butuOS ayes, FtD. G.-TONeTnHlenJ
troops attacked the rebels who had
fortified themselves at Mendoza, at
dawn yesterday. Soon afterwards the
rebel leaders and officers fed to the
mountains and the men surrendered
unconditionally.
The rebels had sacked the local
branch of the National bank of Buenos
Ayres and seized 100000. Numerous
arrests have been made and the city
is now quiet.
Late information showed that the in
surrectionary movement is now re-
stricted 70 Cordoba, Gems. Winter, Ben
avides, Garcia and Roca, with largely
superior forces, are surrounding the
CITY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
CHURCH WEDDING.
A. L. Cookie and Miss Mary Edwards
Married Inst Evening.

The First Church was the scene OF a
charming wedding ceremony last night
when Miss Mary Alice Edwards. Li.ush-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Edwards.
became the bride of Allen G. Cookie. The
church had been deliberately decorated
with palms. asparagus fern and autumn
leaves, under the direction Of 4. J. lay
Tor. and presented handsome appear
ancc Tic ceremony occurred at eight
uclock and previous to that hour the
church ciiiiicn WAS filed with relatives
nd friends of the contracting parties.
Ihc bridal party. consisting of the usn-
crs, G. T.. Moody. +. r. Garvey, p. $.
Gardner and G. s. Hicks. Mr.. Edwards.
father Of the bride, the bride and maid
OF honor. Miss Emma +. Edwards pro-
cce.jed DOWN the center aisle to the altar,
where they were met by the groom and
best man. Wallace f. Gilbert. Tho ccre-
inony was performed by the REV. Ed
ward H,ngerford. assisted by tho Ecv
G. e. Atkins. Miss Alice L. Nash presid.
cd ut tn. organ, rendering a concert pre-
Woes tn the ceremony. followed by the
customary wedding marches.
The BRIDE was gowncd in white crepe
dc cenc over white tnffcta. trimmed witt
chiffon and real lace. She carried bride
roses. Tho maid of honor wore brussel:
net over white taffcta. with bertha OF
t,ruses lace She carried dark red rose S
Mrs. Edwards was gownod in black sill
taffcta.
Mr.. and Mrs Cocklc LEFT last nisht fol
wedding trip ard after November
will be at No. 81 South Union street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
GAYsv1LLE.

Mrs. james u. Sargent. whose husband
has lately entered upon his ministerial
duties In the Mortified Congregational
parish, is with her mother and sister at
THE CObblc' for an indefinite stay.
pending negotiations for n house in North
ficld.Thc II. +. -. route from this post
Office has been extended mile and n
quarter farther up the South Stockbridgc
road to accommodate Goodale brothers
and their employees in the large lumber
ing operations at that point. The Good
al,s own 1900 acres OF timber land and
are likely to do a large business for at
least FIVE ycars.--F. V. Hasaam. formerly
of this village. will move his family
next week to Grcensboro. where he Is
engaged extensively in the manufacture
of last-blocks. Their house will be closed
for the wintcr.-Dr. +. Il. steele of Mont
pclicr has sold tho place in this village
now occupied by Sidney Wyman to julius
u. Blackmer.--Walte Swinyer OF Wilder
eldest SOIL of George Swinyer of this
town, has bought from Charles Nancy
of Rochester the double tenement and
blacksmith shop on North Main strce'
in this village. which Mr.. Manney 70
Gently bought from Mrs. Farmer its
owner for several years. MIR. Swinyel
! will come TO town and carry on the shop
The sclectmen completed Monday th'
grading and approaches to tho new stee
| bridge Mrs Agnes King of the Lympu'
| district in Bethel was thrown from h"'
buggy over an embankmcnt near [. IL
Osgood's in this town Monday forenoon
and seriously injured by the fracture o
| several ribs and II general shaking up
Her horse took fright at the morn'n'
| train on the White River railroad anf
backed over tho bank. She was carried
to her daughters home for surgical treat
ment. James Kill. a former resident. nov
OF BARNARD. wa in town Monday as sales
nun for tho Grand Union Tea company
Mrs. Egbcrt Sheldon is spending TN
week IN Bethel with her daughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
SOUGHT BURLINGTON BRIDE
Calvin Coolidge Of Northampton Wcds
Miss Grace (iOOdhuc.

A quiet home wedding occurred ycstct-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock ut tho home
Of MIR. and Mrs. a I. Goodhuc, When
their daughter. Miss Grace A. Gocdhue.
became the bride of Cal, in Coolidge. an
attorney Of Northampton. Mass Tho
ceremony was performed by the Roy.
Edward Hungerford in the presence Of !.
small circle of relatives. There were no
attendants. The house was prettily deco.
rated for the event with evergreen and
flowers fcstooned about the parlor, where
the service occurred.
Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs
Coolidge left for n wedding trip. after
which they will reside in Northampton.
Mr.. Colliigs was accompan MED 20 tins
city by DR. A. II. Mccormick of North
ampton.
Mr.. Coolidge Is one of the most promln-
cnt lawyers in Northampton. He is a
native of this State, having been born in
Plymouth. lie was graduated from Am-
herst College in the class of 1885, and
since then has lived in Northaml ION,
where he is CHI man Of the republican
city committee and a member of tho
Hampshire county bar. He vas one of
the city listers for two years and has
been clerk Of the Hampshire county
court.
Among those present NJ tho Ger, r,n,i,
wore Col. and Mrs. John C. Coolidge 81
plymouth. parents Of the gloom H.
and Mrs. Don e. Pollard of Ircctcrs
ville. his aunt and uncle, and Miss Eth.
stevens, class-ratc OF Miss Goodhuc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
THE CENTENNIAL BALL.
Prominent vermoutsvs In Attendance
4 brilliant Scene,

Montpelier Oct. 3.--The one brilliant So
cial event in connection with the CEN
tcnnial celebration at Montpelier was the
centennial ba held tonight at Armory
hall. which was attended not only vs.
many citizens of Montpelier hut by PROM
ihcnt ladies' and gentlemen throughout
Tic State who arc h,rc attending the
festivities Of the week. Tho hall was
trimmed in green and white and the
stage, which was occupied by the or
chestrt was banked with ferns. Overhead
in Il blue panel appeared in gold letters
Centennial Ball 1SO5-19o5' This ball was
given under the auspices Ct the ladies
&c Montpelier who two months ago form
I'd IA centennial ball association Mrs. f..
NJ. Cory. wife of Mayor Cory. is presi-
dent Of the associa zion. and Mrs. j. A.
DeBoer. chairman. These ladies nave been
assisted by corps Of young people and
the result of their labors Was very mucl,
Of success. Wilders full orchestra of
II pieces furnished music.
The grand march at nine o'clock was
led by Governor and Mrs. c. j. Bell
Among the prominent people present
outside OF Barre and Montpclicr, most
of them accompanied by ladies. were
John H. Bacon State treasurer; i. G
Fleetwood secretary of state: Adjt
Gen. w. II. Gilmore: Gen. y. g. will
Jams: Surgeon Gen. Putnam and Col
r. :. Billings; g. w. Scarff: NJ. y
Wells; n. a. Dale and NJ. y. Roberts %.
Gov. Bells staff: Major W. II. Wilder
| Licut's. Pickcl, Baker. Patterson anC
| Cross from Fort Ethan Allen; Mnjo
| II. w. Ifovey of Nor hfeld: J. l.. Mar.
tin of Brattleboro; United States Dis
trict Attorney: Col John Currier o.
North Troy: Representative Georg.
Aitkin of Woodstock: y. II. Taplin u
Washington, u. c., T.. w. Bailey o
| Chicago.
More than 100 couples were in tn.
grand march and fully $50 couples
participated in the dance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
BETHEL.

MtS' ooS'!''.". o,.or;,c x.ri,e
o"s a''''',' '.' r.o,,- Inv, residence
Wk'ns u Sn'' ""'> ,,o,o civ. makes
ON No''" ""," .',i,,, =, Mrs Vcr-
Her NV" Wv" ,,.,,., IN tho dark
cert 'r""'' ,,,rass;,n in the
sic s''' pea NV ,or ,cft log
sr""hu an" .n,,,,ors, children
some =" '"' .,..r.a holm tn
hearu nHr ,'''s az, ear thc
carry "'' l"'o Wv .n ,rer.,.
past ie" Jay I'll. &c suit
great pam IT." VIC rrrro,
cf r. " t'assam ,,', 10 f,,. nav
IN whlen ire p'a'"'" .;.,o -, N.
Tor la" Ties go our a. ,,,,o,d
construction OF the W"'' N ,,'. ,,o,n,,
ana Inc h''" '"'-', n,r,,,ant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS.
(Continued from fourth pase.)

Of IA. and then learned the trade of wheel
wright. which occupation he pursued un-
til within II few days Of his dcceasc. Ip
came to America In 1s4S, and for ~ years
followed his trade at Randolph, coming
to Bethel village In 1858, from which time.
during the last AZ years Of his life, he has
worked continuously in the same shop. II
years for Irwin Weston and 81 years for
his son. Ephraim Weston. During these
years. by his industry and square dealing
Mr. O'Conncll gained for himself, not only
an ample competence. but also the re-
spect and the best wishes of the whole
community, and he will be greatly missed
MIR. O'Connell was married in 1868 to 10.
anna Kelly of Randolph, and Ia survived
by his widow and two daughters. Mrs
John Rourkc of Somerville. Mass, anc
Mrs. Edward A. Davis of Bethel. The
funeral services were held at the Cath.
Ole Church at Randolph on Sunday after
noon at two o'clock, the Rev. Father
Icndcrs officiating.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
BUSINESS IMPROVING.
August and over Same Period Inst
Year.

Reports to Bradstrects for the week
show that business done during the month
of September was in excess of that of
August and some larger than correspond
ing period last year. Manufacturers
throughout the State are running to full
capacity. Wholesale houses speak we'll
Of trade in groceries. boots and shoes. as
we'll as saddlery hardware. Demand for
lumber has been good. labor Is we'll en-
ploycd and now that the farmer has fin
ished harvesting crops considerable of
his produce is being brought in and this
has had a tendency to stimulate trade.
At Burlington apples are being brought
in and receive good prices. opinion is that
less than average crop will be harvested
| and prices are correspondence high. In
coming and out going passenger travel
| has been heavy. Wholesale HOUSES note
an improvement in collections.
Rutland reports good business in all
manufacturing plants. The tin can fac
tory contcmplates moving its business out
Of town in near future. Farmers claim
Wet weather has done considerable dam
age to potato crop. which will be light.
| At st. Albans the farmer is said to be
bringing in good deal OF his produce and
Is receiving good prices. the quantity
wing been large. but excessive rains
have done considerable damage.
The marble works at Swanton is putting
in new machinery and making some adj
ditiOns to its plant.
Prosperous conditions are reported by
merchants and manufacturers at St
Johnsbury. General trade has been more
brisk and outlook for fall trade Is fav
orably regarded.
i A new granite firm commenced bushes:
at Montpelier during past week. The dc
mand for monuments still holds good.
Barre granite dealers still comment fav
orably regarding conditions and general,
retail trade IL brisk.
With but few exceptions mills at Ben
nington are running full time. knit good
mills have large orders ahead Pape
mills and the machinist factory are hay
} ing all they can do.
The fair at Brattieboro during mas
week has made broken one for bushes
men. but some business resulted from !
for the retail merchants.
The tissue paper mills AT Bellows Fan
report plenty OF business. A new DO
factory Is to commence business With
two weeks and ground will be broke
the middle OF this month for the new ga
plant Retail merchants report large
trade during September than they had II
: August.
= Barton reports mills generally well en-
, ploycd and at some Of them extra hel
is being engaged Tho farmers conplai
about potatoes rottinc