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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
IS ADOPTED
Russian Parliament Ready With
Answer to Emperor's
Speech.
UPPER HOUSE is MORE MILD
Council of the Empire Discusses At
fairs of State in General
Terms.

ST. Petersburg, May 1S.-The com
mittee of the council of the empire, OF
the upper house of parliament, today
concluded its draft of the reply of that
house to the speech from the throne.
1t declares while carrying out the sug-
gestions of the emperor, in the speech
from the throne, the upper house viii
aim TO assure the welfare of the people
and the prosperity of the country and
expresses the hope of the upper house
that the union of its efforts with those
of the lower house will prove success
full in enlightening the people through
the medium of general education with
regard to the safeguarding of the
rights and freedom accorded to them.
Reply Adopted.
st. Petersburg, May 1S.- The ad-
dress of the lower house in reply to
the speech from the throne was adopt
ed and the house adjourned subject to
the call of the president. After read
ing the final draft, NJ. Petrajitsky ap-
pealed for a unanimous vote.
Count Hayden, stating that he and
his friends, though approving of the
ADDRESS III general, were unaDlo 10
vote for certain details and would with
draw in order that no opposing voice
might be heard. He then left the hall,
followed by five members. The ad-
dress was thereupon unanimously
adopted. President Mouromtseff was
instructed to request an immediate au-
dience with the emperor today if pos
Sible.
Witte Opposes Amnesty.
London. May 1S.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Times says
Witte, addressing the council of en-
pire on Thursday, said he was unable
TO support full amnesty because it
would be tantamount to encouraging
another revolution. He would only
grant amnesty to those who had been
carried away by excitement of the mo-
ment. If the council of empire asked
for the release of revolutionaries their
wives and daughters would be exposed
to direst horrors. The first necessity
Witte said, was the restoration of
order ---------a'='s --
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Presbyterians Glad to
Welcome Cumber-
land Church.
DECIDE AT DES MONIES
"Loyalists" at Decatur Argue
for Injunction to Halt
Proceedings.

Des Moines, May 1S.-The question
terian and Cumberland Presbyterian
churches was discussed by the general
assembly today, kilograms from the
Cumberland assembly at Decatur, in
which definite inquiry as to whether
or not the Presbyterians are willing TO
unite under the 1904 standard, abrogat-
ing the recent addition TO the stand
ard faith precipitating the debate.
Does Not AbrOgnte.
The Presbyterians here replied they
were willing to unite under the 1904
standard but that such action did not
abrogate the new features, that the
new features would have TO be pre-.
sented to the united church before
they became operative.
The Womans Home Missionary
branch of the Presbyterians today vot-
ed to assume all mission work in Cali
fornia and a collection will be taken
to put the California synod on it's feet.
To Pray for Indians.
The assembly established March 1
as a day for prayer for the Indians,
who on that day will be admitted to
citizenship.
Argue for InjunctIOn.
Decatur. H., May 1S.-Promptly in
court today the lawyers representing
the factions of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church, began the arguments
on the plea for an injunction TO pre-
vent the Cumberland Presbyterian gen.
eral assembly from the cOnsum nation
of union with the regular Presby-
teriau church.
Resumes business.
At the same time the assembly re-
sumed business. The committee on
credentials not being able 10 report
the assembly could not elect a moder-
ator. Some routine business was TAX
en- up after which reports of the educa-
tional society and board of missions
were read.
DIR. COrbett Moderator.
Des Moines. May 1S.-After one OF
the most spirited contests in recent
years. Rev. Dr. Hunter Corbett was
elected moderator of the Presbyterian
general assembly yesterday afternoon.
Three ballots were necessary, the final
vote standing: DR.. COrbett. 1923; Rev.
DR.. J. NJ. Barkley Of Detroit, 80; Rev.
DIR. J. p. Hendy of Missouri, 4.
DR.. COrbett is a native Of Pennsyl-
vania and has for As years been engag-
ed in missionary work i'm China. After
his election DIR. Corbett made a brief
address of Acknowledgement, in which
he hoped the church would enlarge its
work of evangeliZation. both at home
and abroad. An impressive service was
then held in which the sacrament of
the Lords supper was administered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
ATTEMPT TO ROB THE
SUBTREASURY AT FRISCO
Band of Thieves at Work when They
Are Discovered and Drivln Away
BY Soldiers.

San Francisco, May 1S.-A band of
robbers made an attempt last night to
loot the United States subtreasury at
Commercial and Kearney streets. The
thieves entered the building and were
at work when they were discovered
and routed by soldiers from Company
G of the 18th infantry. No arrests
were made.
The soldiers were detailed to guard
the treasure box. They claim that
their fire was returned by the robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
ADD To SERVICE
Burlington and Rock Island Both
Put on More
Trains.
GOLDEN STATE COMES HERE
Resumes New Route June 3-NeW @.
Train Between Chicago and St. Paul
With Excellent Equipment.

Beginning June the Burlington will
put in service a new and most thor
oughIy equipped train between Chicago
and st. Paul, making the trip north
west in daylight. The train will leave
Chicago at o'clock in the morning
and arriving at st. Paul at 9:45 in the
evening, will be in time to make con-
nection with the overland trains of the
Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and
500 lines. The southbound train leaves
ST Paul at 1920 in the evening, and
reaches Chicago the next morning at
11:15. The attractive scenery of the
upper Mississippi will do much to make
this train a popular one, and it's equip
ment can not be eXcelled. Connec-
tons will be made with this train from
Rock Island.
Get New Line.
The Burlington and the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas interests have secured
an air line from the northwest to the
gulf of Mexico through the purchase of
the Guthrie, Fairview & Western road,
the sale of which has just been con-
frmed by it's president, w. S. McCaull
The sudden death of Henry Rouse of
the executive committee of the Mis-
souri,. Kansas & Texas line delayed the
sale.
The Rock Islands new summer time
table. TO go into effect June 3, provides
for the return of the Golden State Lin
tied on its own tracks, and again that
train will be operated through Rock
Island. The service between Chicago
and Colorado will be increased by il
new one night train leaving Chicago at
$3.50 in the morning, arriving at Omaha
at 1915 in the evening, and Colorado
Springs, Denver and Pueblo shortly
after noon the next day. A new fast
train will also be put on between Chi
cago and Des Moines.
A. l.. West, formerly division freight
agent of the Burlington, has entered
on his duties as assistant freight man
ager of the Missouri district He has
been succeeded by H. D. Skidmore
the local freight agent Mr.. Skidmore's
successor has not been named, and he
| is filling both positions at present
| Mr. Skidmore has been with the Bur
l lington for 25 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Rayner Declares He MAY
Yet Veto the Rate
Bill.
TALKS BEFORE SENATE
Measure Ready to Pass But
Action is Delayed by
Speeches.

Washington, May 1S.-Mr. Rayner in
the senate today said he expected the
president would change his opinion
again before the rate bill was finally
enacted and get back to the Long
amendment There was no telling but
what in a few days some new "Chand-
Ter of fortune" might get possession
of the president and get him back to
the original terms. The president
resembles a kaleidoscope.
Jealous of Earthquakes.
This was a great era for natural dis
turbances and the president seemed
jealous of the earthquakes and volca-
noes. He went tearing through space
oblivious where he came from and with
no conception of where he was going"
The president. said Rayner, may have
united his party in the senate but had
divided the people. He claimed the
Allison court review amendment de-
stroyed the bill and deplored the pres
ident's interference.
Ready 10 Pass.
An amendment offered by La Fol.
lette. permitting railroad companies TO
grant passes to railroad employees was
adopted. At 1:45 p M, after the read
ing of the bill. the chair asked, "Shall
the bill pass?" There were some gen
eral speeches to be made and passage
was deferred.
ROOseveIt for ship Subsidies.
Washington, May 1S.-To the officers
and members of the Merchant Marine
League of the United States, who call
ed upon him, the president expressed
himself as heartily in favor of the ship
subsidy bill now pending in the house.
The measure has passed the senate.
The president told his visitors he need
ed no argument TO convert him to a
belief in the policy of building up a
merchant marine He was confident,
he said. that the legislation now be-
fore the house would go far toward be-
ginning the proper building mp of a
merchant marine, and it was with
pleasure he would give his aid to get
ting through Legislation of that sort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Alexander Berkman, H. c.
Frick's AssaiIant
in Denial.
FREED FROM PRISON
Anarchist Has No Regrets
Will Try to Make an
Honest Living.

Pittsburg, May 1S.-Alexander Berk
man. who made an attempt on the life
of Henry Clay Frick during the great
steel strike at Homestead in 1892, was
released from prison today, having
served II of the 23-year sentence, earn
ing the Communication of nine years by
good behavior. Police officials met
Berkman upon his release and notified
him to leave the city at once. He de-
parted for st. Louis.
Does Not Regret Deed.
In an interview Berkman said he had
never regretted his act and would have
had no regret if he had succeeded in
killing Frick. 1t was matter of prin-
ciple. not personal feeling, which
prompted the deed. Conditions, he
said. had changed and he had nothing
against Frick and never expected to
see him again. Continuing, he said:
Not Successor to Most.
81 do not know what | shall do until
| get to st. Louis. There is one thing
want to deny, that is, that l am to
become the leader of the anarchists of
the country and take Herr MostS
place. There is nothing in that. | am
going to try to make an honest living"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
THIEF PLIERS A
$4,000 AUTOMOBILE
While Owner Is In New York Restaur
ant He Rides AWay-Valuabe
Papers in Machine.

New York, May 1S.-A $4,000 auto
mobile containing S2.400 worth of
bonds, scrip and other valuable pa
pers was stolen early today by dar-
ing thief, who jumped into the machine
while it stood unoccupied on Broad
way, near Forty-second street.
Its owner, ]. II. Clarke, the automo-
bile manufacturer. had stepped into a
restaurant nearby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Railway Official Weak on
Coal Stock Hold
ings.
RECEIVED 1T GRATIS
Furthe Evidence of Traction
Mems Graft Found at
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, May 1S.-Additional ev-
idence of stock presentation by coal
companies to railroad officials was ad-
duced at today's session of the inter
state commerce commission. o. j.
Cleaye of the Cambria and Clearfield
division of the Pennsylvania railroad
testified he had $50 shares in the Coch-
rane Coal company, which he received
in partial payment for lad sold to the
company. He had been offered stock
in coal companies, but declined to ac-
cept ii.
Could Not Recall Names.
F. l.. Sheppard, general superintend-
ent of the United Railways of New Jer-
sey, said he owned stock in several
mining companies, but could not re-
call the names of some of these COM
panies.
Saw No ImprOpriety.
Have you ever declined to accept
stock in any coal companies?" queried
Mr.. Glasgow.
81 have" replied Sheppard.
WHY"
well. thought | might be asked to
do something that would not be proper
in my official capacity.
who offered you the stock you re-
fused?"
Il really can't remember"
You were in position to favor coal
companies?"
ITO a certain extent, yes"
Then some you turned down, and
others you accepted?"
That's correct.
Why didn't you turn them all
DOWN." -.---os----..-l>----
Il did not think there was any i'm
propriety in accepting the stock
took"
shows Discrimination.
Has any other company the same
facilities as the Berwind-White for
dumping coal at Harimus?"
mo"
Sheppard said he didn't know that
the Pennsylvania railroad officials were
interested in the Berwind-White COM
pany. but it was generally reported
some time were. Further questioning
ELECTED the information from the W.
ness that the railroad allowed the Ber-
wind-White company cents ton for
unloading at Harimus, and that other
companies at SOuJn AInDOE were al
lowed cents a ton for the same work
Does Not Justify Practice.
Asked if he did not think it injurious
to the standing and reputation of
corporation like the Pennsylvania rail
road for its officials to accept gifts of
stock in coal companies, Sheppard said
he would not attempt to justify the
practice.
Statement for Company.
Philadelphia, May 1S.-The follow
ing statement was issued today by
John p Green, first vice president of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company:
Recent developments at the hear
ing before the interstate commerce
commission in respect to the acquisi-
ton and ownership of stocks of coal
companies and acceptance of gratuities
by its employees, are surprising to the
management.
Believes No Harm Was Done.
while it is not believed they have
caused any injustice to the public or
company, the facts with respect there
to will be thoroughly investigated and
no ownership or practice calculated in
any manner to affect full and impair
tial discharge of duty owed the COM
pany by its officers and employees, will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Nelson a 10 to 8 Fiavorite.

Los Angeles. May 1S.-Herrera has
been trying to get bet down OF
$500 to 1000 that he wins the fight
with Battling Nelson May 25. The
odds are nearer 10 to in Nelson
favor Herrera's Bakersfield friends
are expected to bring about $25, 900 to
back their favorite' with. They will
find plenty of takers at 10 to unless
something unlocked for happens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
WISCONSIN TO PROBE
AN OHIO COMPANY

Milwaukee, May 1S.-The announce
ment that the Wisconsin committee
would investigate the Union Central
Life Insurance company of Ohio came
in the form of a statement read in the
records by Chairman Frear at today s
session of the Wisconsin life insur-
ance legislature investigation commit
tee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
LAWYER, DOCTOR, MINISTER
Judge w. p. Andrew of laPorte, Ind,
Dies i'm 97th Year.

Laporte, Ind, May 1S.-Judge Will
liam P. Andrew, formerly prominent
in Indiana as a lawyer and also well
known earlier as a physician and min
lister, was found dead in bed today. He
was born in 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
J.. r. WALSH LOST S668.525
Contest With Standard Oil Company
in Ohio Gas Disastrous.

Akron, Ohio, May 1S.-The report of
the appraisers of the Akron Gas COM
pany property, which belonged to John
r. Walsh. shows that Walsh lost $780,
900 annually for eight years in fighting
the Standard Oil company's natural
gas interests, the last Ohio gas com
pany. A surplus of 100000 with
which Walsh started has been wiped
out, and an additional debt of $685.
525 created.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Norweoians Celebrate,

Christiania. May 1S.- The national
fete day, the first since the dissolution
of the union of Sweden and Norway,
was celebrated here yesterday with ex-
traordinary enthusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
TO PUSH A. BILL
Arsenal Employees Want Legisla.
ton Permitting Recov-
cry for Injury.
URGE CONGREsSMEN TO ACT
Corporations are Liable for Negligence
Government is Not-Another
Union Joins Congress.

At the meeting of the Tri-City Labor
congress held last evening a legislative
matter was taken up that has been one
of considerable interest to worlImen in
the three cities and which has been
a matter of considerable discussion. 1t
is a bill now pending in congress grant
ing TO certain employees of the United
States the right to recover from it COM
pensation for injuries sustained in the
course of their employment.
Arsenal Men Anxious.
Men employed at the arsenal are di-
rectly interested in the bill, as il is in
tended to cover their cases, as well as
those in the navy yards and similar
manufacturing centers conducted by
the government. The employees on the
island recall that day after day they
see men lose fingers. hands and arms.
and a little over year ago one man
was killed and another injured. and
still there is no manner in which they
may recover. They take the position
that the state makes a corporation liza.
BILE for all damages by carelessness and
negligence on the part of those in au-
thority, but no provision is made where
by the government is responsible.
Now i'm Hands Of Committee.
The bill is now in the hands of the
judiciary committee, and the labor con
gress took action requesting Congress
man Mckinney and Congressman Daw.
son to use their best efforts in getting
| the matter reported out of the commit
tee.
One more organization has affiliated
with the congress, which has been
, growing steadily since the placing OF
a business agent in the field, the boiler
makers helpers being admitted last
levening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
GIRL BROWNS IN CISTERN
Loose Board Allows Child to Fall Into
Water.

Rose, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Reynolds, who reside in
the vicinity of Port Byron, was drowned
i'm a cistern few days ago, the funeral
being held yesterday. With other chill
dren she was at play and in running
across the cistern platform a loose
board let her fall in. When Mr.. Rey-
nolds rescued the child by jumping in,
she was still living. but soon passed
away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
JAMES H. MOORE HAS
SERIOUS ILLNESS
Member of Firm That Controls Rock
Island Road Suffers With
Nervous Prostration.

New York, May 1S.-James H.
Moore, of Chicago, brother of William
H. Moore of this city. has been con-
fined to his bed since Sunday with a
severe attack of nervous prostration.
The Moore brothers are the controlling
factors in the Rock Island railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
ISSUES REFERRED
TO A committee

Springfield. May 1S.-The joint meet
ing of operators and miners of Illinois
voted today to refer all resolutions and
all matters to joint scale committee
which was appointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
ScaHoIdinu Fell.

Wheeling, w. Va, May 1S.-Four-
teen men were hurt, three fatally, in
the National Tube works at Benwood
yesterday afternoon by the collapse of
scaffold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
FAIRBANKS AS A DELEGATE
Attends Session of Methodist Episcopal
Church, South.

Birmingham. Ala, May 1S.-Vice
President Charles w Fairbanks arriv-
ed here this morning to attend the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church. south, as a fraternal
delegate from the Methodist Episcopal
church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
FOR TALLER ARMY OFFICERS
General Bell Sets Five Feet Five Inch
es as Minimum Height.

Washington, May 1S.-A general or
der. published by General Bell, chief of
staff of the army. fixes five feet five
inches as the minimum height for
commissioned officers entering the
army from civil life. The provision ap-
plies TO candidates for appointment as
commissioned officers. either in the
line or the stan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
TURK BREAKS OUT AFRESH
Action Regarding Stock Companies
Calls for a General Protest.

Constantinople. May 1S.-The embas-
sizes and legations are preparing joint
note for presentation to the Turkish
government tomorrow protesting
against the violation of the rights con-
ferred by the new regulations dealing
with joint stock and insurance COM
DanieS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
HEAD OF VICTIM FOUND
Authorities at Madison, Ill.,, Order {
Rigid investigation Into Death.

Madison. H., May 1S.-After draining
the cesspool in which the headless body
of a man was discovered, the missing
member was found. The coroner's jury
recommended a rigid investigation. A
man named Joe Nellis, whose descrip-
ton tallies somewhat with that of the
body found, has been missing, and it is
believed he was murdered and his
body thrown into the pool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
suspected Bank Robber Escapes.

Clinton. ILL.,, May 1S.-George Schroe-
der, one of the Kenney bank robbery
suspects, broke Jail here by tampering
with the lock on his cell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
Shock Felt at Oakland.

Oakland, Cal, May 1S- A slight
earthquake shock was felt here last
night and at San Jose and other points.
No damage is reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18

State Administration Fears for
Its New Primary Elec-
ton Law.
DEFECTS ARE ALREADY SEEN
Hope Expressed the Supreme Court
Will Not Have Opportunity to
Pass Upon it Till Fall.

Springfield. H., May 1S.-Politicians
are hoping the supreme court will not
get a chance at the new primary law
until after the elections and conven-
tions set for August have been held
under it, and they are reasonably CON
fident that it will stand at least until
nominations for the fall election have
been made.
Court will adjourn for the summer
before the law can be brought before
it, unless some distressed person fair
ly rushes in and, as it will not recon
vene, until October. politicians believe
they Will succeed in giving the act a
test throughout the state. Then there
after, if the court declares it to be un-
constitutional, there will be a regular
session of the Legislature to try it all
over again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-18
One Part Causes Fear.

One Part Causes Fear.
The provision which is causing the
greatest concern is one which gives
the primary voter only one vote for
candidates for nomination by senatori-
al conventions, while conventions have
a right to nominate three. This is con
tanned in section a. which prescribes
the form of the official ballot, listing all
offices which are TO appear on it. and
among them members of the general
assembly" 1t then says:
Below the name of each Office shall
be printed in small letters the direc-
tons to the voter to vote for one.
Furthermore. in the form of the official
ballot the words vote for one are to
be printed as prohibition against vOt-
ing for more than one.
Punishment to Springfield.
George r. Cole and the Legislative
Voters league hammered away at the
legislature most of the time it was il
sion which would allow voters in the
senatorial district TO nominate three
candidates for the legislature if they
saw fit. The only result of all this was
TO get a provision which absolutely
prohibits the voter from voting for
more than one. The senatorial conven-
ton may be about to nominate two
candidates. but only one man can Sc
cure instructed delegates from any
delegate district TO the convention.
Other Features. Too.
What the supreme court will do with
this provision is matter of conjecture
and there are others which raise large
questions of doubt concerning the val
idity of the act The fact that it makes
effective petitions which were fileu
under the old law for places on the
primary ballot, and the fact that it
seeks to bar from election ticket all
candidates who may have been nom
mated before il became a law. are two
minor features which may cause trou-
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