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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
TURN DOWN PARTY
Illinois Federation of Labor De-
cides Against independent
Movement
TO GIVE POLITICAL POWER
Special Meeting to Be Called to Pro
mote Initiative and Refer
endun1.

Streator. H.. Oct. 19.-The Illinois
Federation Of Labor yesterday passed
a resolution condemning the employ
ment of Chinese labor by the United
States on the Panama canal The can
didacy of j. H. Walker. socialist. for
congress, against Speaker Cannon. was
endorsed
No Independent Party.
The proposal that the federation
launch an independent political party
was voted down. A resolution was
adopted which pronounced as un-
American the discrimination against
elderly men as employees. The fedora
tion will ask the Illinois legislature to
pass laws furnishing school books free
To Call state Meeting.
The federation decided TO call a state
for promoting the establish
ment of the initiative and referendum
in city. state and nation. and went on
record as favoring the immediate es-
of that principle in city
affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
BOMB TO BREAK UP
A COURTMARTIAL
Plot Discovered by Which Revenge
Was to Have Been Taken for
Convictions. ~-----~

ST. Petersburg. Oct. 19.-It has been
established that five men having in
their possession a bomb. who were ar
rested at CrOnstadt Oct. 16. were i'm
plicated in a plot to blow up the build
ing where the court martial trying the
mutiny cases was sitting, in revenge
for the executions of mutineers. A
soldier named Vlasoff had volunteered
to throw the bomb. Several soldiers
have been arrested on the charge of
being connected with the plot
Customs officers at Lomza. Russian
Poland. seized 19 packages shipped
from Berlin and consigned to Tihis.
which We're found to contain 74.OGO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
WOMAN ADDRESSES
AMERICAN BANKERS
Report of Legislative Committee Con.
sidered-Off1cers Elected With
New Yorker President.

ST. Louis. Oct 19.-When the Amer
lean Bankers association convention
assembled today. it was addressed by
Mrs. V. F. Church. cashier of the Bank
OF Joplin, No.
The report of the bank legislative
committee. presenting a plan recon-
mended for credit or clearance curren-
cy was taken up as a special order OF
business. y general discussion fol
lowed. The report of the nomination
committee was adopted. G.. 5. Whitson
Of New York was elected president
and the following among the others.
vice presidents: Oscar G. Forman OF
Chicago; John 7. Shaw of Detroit: Z.
F. FOlda of South Omaha: z. NJ Scott
of Cedar Rapids; II. L. Sheldon of Wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19

Philadelphia. Oct 19-Mrs Jones
Wister who started a fight to get 4
share Of the late William Weigh;man' :
sGO.O6Oo0O estate for her daughter de
clares the case will go on, and that she
Is in better shape than ever The mys-
terious scrap of paper which has ere
ated such sensation, she said, would
help her when it eventually is brought
ont. but she cannot tell it's contents.
Mrs Wister declined further TO dis
cuss the unexpected turn of the case
Richard W. Meirs said that the
scrap OF yellow paper -stabs some
body" Meirs is TIE husband of Mrs
Wister's daughter. but in this contro-
versy he always sided against his
motheT-in-Iaw
Societys curiosity has been whet-
ted. not satisfied. bv Mrs Wister's
contest. Never was secret more jeoI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19

specifically recognize a differencet be
tween the white man and Indian, Chi
naman, Esquimo, or Malay, said Varda-
man. There is just as wide gap be
tween the white man and the Negro
Negroes I'm the south are becoming
more criminal every day" he contin-
ued. Notwithstanding the millions OF
dollars spent in attempting TO educate
them. they are becoming more ire
sponsible. more disrespectfm of law
and more animal-like in their desires.
IF get to the senate there will be
an opportunity TO speak to the entire
nation. The north will know what the
south already knows. that the climax
of the situation is at hand. 1t viii
come to appreciate that Thomas Jeffer-
son was not speaking of the negro
when he said that all men were Gre
ated free and equal. He knew then
that the negro was mere chattel."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
STANDARD OIL TRUST HAS
BROKEN valentine LAW


front ranks TO help us to do this" CAP
plause).
Many Changes Suggested.
Radical changes in the present sys
tenn of conducting Illinois hospitals for
the insane were suggested at the con
ference. A complete rebuilding, Tefor-
nation from politics, and abolition of
obsolete methods was advanced. The
program would involve the expenditure
of millions of dollars.
The entire matter will be referred to
a committee with instructions TO make
the investigation and submit a report
as soon as possible.
DR.. Frank Billings. Chicago. called
the conference TO order and outlined at
some length the changes that should
be made in the hospitals for the insane
and urged immediate action in order
that an estimation of the total cost may
be prepared and presented to the leg
islature at its next session. Among
his suggestions were:
a state psychopathic institute for the
education of physicians employed in
state institutions.
Compulsory training schools for
nurses.
Bath treatment for the hopeful in
sane.
Industrial education for the chronic
insane
A state colony for epileptics.
A state sanitarium for consumptives
A second hospital for feeble minded
patients
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
So Jury in Case Tried at
FindIay, Ohio, De-
clares.
VERDICT IN 81 HOURS
New Trial Will be Asked and
Supreme Court VIII
Decide.

Findlay, Ohio, Oct. 19.-After delib.
Grating 30 hours, the jury in the case
Of Ohio against the Standard Oil com
pany of Ohio returned a verdict Of
| guilty" on the charge of conspiracy
against trade in violation Of the Valen-
| tine antitrust law. The verdict was
rendered at Abs this morning.
No Spectators Present.
There was not a spectator present
aside from the attorneys and several
newspaper men. The penalty is fine
of from $50 to $4,000, which may be re-
| peated for each day of the Offense. or
Imprisonment from six to twelve
months.
VIII Ask New Trial.
The Standard has given notice il will
file a motion for a new trial. Under
the practice of the court the defendant
has three days to put the motion in
form
The next step will be for the court
10 impose a penalty. There is no doubt
ultimately the supreme court Of the
state will decide the case.
TriaI LASTED seven Days.
The trial lasted seven days preced-
ing the deliberations of the jury. which
was in continuous session 80 hours.
When the case went 10 the jury Wed
nesday night the first ballot stood nine
for conviction and three for acquittal.
Not until 4 in the morning was the
third man who voted mot guilty" won
over to the majority of jurors.
Touch of Dramatic.
4 touch of the dramatic marked the
two closing hours of the tury's DELHI
erations. Hymns were sung during all
but 10 minutes Of this time. This 10
minutes came at the end and was occu.
pied by the last obdurate juryman I'm
explaining his position and the reasons
for surrendering to the opinion held by
the il others. There was NOT the
slightest levity about the hymnal serv-
ice. The songs started shortly after 2,
and as one familiar hymn after another
was sung. it was evident the spirit Of
was gaining headway. AT
first there were but few voices heard.
but the number constantly increased,
then hymns gaining in volume and en-
thusiasm.
Agree After "HOme. Sweet Home"
Laughter was heard between the
pauses. but it bore the tone OF cordial.
ty. Finally Home, Sweet Home" and
the national anthem were rendered.
and then came the announcement that
a verdict had been reached.
To the state, the verdict and appeal
is important. particularly because it
initiates an entirely new method Of
against alleged trade mo
lopOlies. that is by information and
affidavit instead of by grand jury in
lctment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
MAKES REBATING
FINE A STIFF ONE
Judge Hold Assesses New York Cen
tral and Hudson River Road
$1o3,Ooo.

New York. Oct. 19.-Judge Holt in
the United States circuit court today
imposed fine of S10S. 900 on the New
York Central and Hudson River rail
road company. for granting rebates TO
Lowell n. Palmer. who has charge of
transportation for the American Sugar
Refining company. There were six
counts. Frederick L. Homeroy. assist,
ant traffic manager of the Central was
fined $4,000. Judge Holt criticized the
practices of railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
HITS POLICE AND
TELEGRAPH LINES
Frisco Grand Jury Recommends New
Chief-Echo of Recent
Disaster.

San Francisco, Oct. 19.-The grand
jury in its report finds the police de
partment of the city has been lacking
in discipline. and recommends a new
chief OF police be appointed for the
purpose Of preserving and maintaining
discipline in the department and for
the better protection of the city's in
terests. elesraph companies were de-
nOpnced for receiving money for tele-
grams during the disaster of April and
rendering inadequate service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
KNIGHTS OF PtTHIAS ELECT
lIlinoisan Chosen Supreme Chancellor
at New Orleans.

New Orleans. La, Oct. 19.-The su-
preme lodge of Knights of Pythias yes
terday elected the following officers:
Supreme hancellor-Charles A.
Barnes. Jacksonville. III.
Supreme Vice Chancellor-Henry p.
Brown. Cleburne. Tex.
Supreme Prelate-Ieo A. Caro-.
Grand Rapids. Mich
Supreme Keeper of Records and
Seal-R l.. White. Nashville. Tenn.
Supreme Master of EXchequer-
ID. Meares. Wilmington, y. c.
New Orleans. Oct. 19.-Lodge of sor-
row will be held today by the knights
of Pythias' convention in respect for
Pythians who have died
during the last two years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
IA Men and Two Officers.
OLD CIRCUS RIDER HURT
William Outton May Die AS, Result of
Attack by Robbers

Cincinnati Oct. 19.-Wliliam Dut-
ton, an old time circus rider. known
all over the civilized world, was the
victim of an assault last night, and
may die from his wounds Police be-
lieve the assault was committed for
the purpose of robbery Dutton was n
high Mason and a prominent Elk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
MINNESOTA FARMERS UNITE
State Branch of American Society of
Equity Organized in ST. Paul.

st. PAM, Oct. .19.-The Minnesota
branch of the American Society of
Equity. known as the farmers trust"
was organized in this city yesterday
and f. S. Morrell of Bethel. Anoka
county, elected president. 1t is pro-
posed to establish a central bureau of
which will furnish to the
members all information available
about crops and prices With a suffi-
cient representation they hope to be
able to control marketing in a man.
uer that will secure higher prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
MURDER MYSTERY IN
INDIAN TERRITORY

Paw Paw. /. T.. Oct 15.-The body
of man tied in a cotton sack was
found in the river near here yesterday.
The sack was bound with a wire to
which had been fastened piece of
railroad ircn. The back of the mans
head was crushed in and he apparent
ly had been dead several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
BURGLARS BURN A
LOOTED BUILDING?
Ten Dead and Three Seriously Injured
as Result of Fire at 8ir-
minghacn, Ala.

Birmingham. Ala. Oct 19-Ten men
were burned to death. and three seri-
oUsly injured as result of a fire
which destroyed the boarding house of
Mrs. Z. +. Watley early today. There
were u boarders in the house. almost
all of whom were street railway en-
plOycs. Mrs. Watley believes the house
was bUrglarized and then set on fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
PRICE OF RIBBONS HIGHER
General Advance Decided Upon at a
Meeting of Manufacturers.

New York Oct. 19.-At a meet
ing of ribbon manufacturers yes
terday 1t was decided to ad-
vance prices Oct. "a from one
eighth to one half of one cent per yard
on all lines of ribbons. Fifteen per
cent of the looms engaged in the rib
ben industry of the country were rep
resented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
Hundred Said to be Dead
and Damage
Heavy.
US. WARSHlPS SUFFER
Tornado Heads Out to Sea-
Effects In This Country
Unknown.

New York. Oct. 19.-An Evening Tel
egrarn's Havana dispatch says: lover
1oo are dead today from the worst cy-
clone which ever visited this city. The
Whole American fleet was rnenaced and
the cruiser Brooklyn was torn from
its moorings and thrown upon the
shore Ninety-four fatalities were con-
fined to the natives. while 16 foreign
residents are reported killed. More
than 1000 tents in Camp Columbia
have been blown to atoms, and houses
unroofed. One trooper was probably
fatally hurt.
Wires still Cut OF.
New York. Oct 19.-Havana and
southern Florida are still isolated. 50
far as wire communication is concern
ed. at an early hour today.
Late reports from the storm which
cut off wire communication were tna-
it had left the south Florida coast and
headed out to sea. In this ciry and y!
cinity precursors OF the hurricane
were abnormally high tides. fresh
breeze, and rain.
Fear for WnrSIiips.
New York. Oct 19.-At IL no word
had been received from Havana. Re
ports from Florida indicate the hurri-
cane is furious along the southeast
coast. and severe damage there is ap-
pretended. This. together with the
isolation of Havana. causes some anX-
iety as to the safety of the American
warships which were in Havana harl
bor when the storm began.
wires Open; y" storm Reports I
New York. Oct. I9.- The Western |
Union Telegraph company announces
its cables to Havana are intact and |
that communication with its Office has
been had. bur no details of any stIm
damage had been received. The opin-
ion was expressed no great damage
had occurred.
Says Nothing OF Storm.
Washington, Oct ia cablegram !
from Camp Columbia. Havana. was re-
ceived by Quartermaster Humphrey
from Major Baker. chief quartermaster
at Havana making request for mill
tary stores. bur, made no reference
whatever TO the Storm. The message
bore tOday's date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
FRENCH CABINET
QUITS IN A BODY
Entire Ministry Follows Same Course
as Sarrien, the Retiring
Premier.

Paris, Oct 19-Premier Sarrien Of
ficially informed his colleagues this
morning he had transmitted his resig-
nation TO the president, whereupon the
ministers resigned in a body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
ASKED TO TESTIFY
Leader Charles r. Murphy Called
on to Explain Holdup
Charges
INVOLVING INDEPENDENTS
District Attorney jerome Begins John
Doe ceedines-Hearst Not
Blamed.

New York. Oct. 19.-The most start
ing development i'll the present politi-
cal campaign in this state came when
Charles F. Murphy. leader of Tammany
hail. who had publicly charged that
money had been demanded by repre-
sentaives of the independence league
candidates in certain districts. was
served with a subpoena 10 appear be-
fore the grand jury in John Doe pro-
ceedings and testify as 10 his charges
jerome Acts.
The subpoena was issued by Dis
trict Attorney Jerome after d confer
ance with Judge ROsalsky of the court
mated, had given up money for the en-
dorsement of the league. in his state
ment Murphy charged certain Inde-
pendence league managers had de-
manded money for the withdrawal of
their candidates in congressional, sen
atorial and assembly districts. where
the third ticket had been put in the
field. He added however. that Hearst.
the candidate for governor. knew alb
solutely nothing of what was going on
in this connection
The Independence league headquar-
ters made positive denial of Murphys
charges. adding that if any one con-
nected with the organization had at
tempted to hold up candidates they
would be glad to know it.
Before Grand Jury.
New York Oct characterization of
charges made by Charles F. Murphy. |
leader Of Tammany Hail. that attempts
had been made by managers of the In
dependent league in this city to secure
money from democratic nominees for |
congress. senate and assembly. was
begun before the grand jury today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
EX-SENATOR BURTON
TO PRISON MONDAY

Abilene. Kan, Oct 19.-Former Sen
ator Burton will begin serving a si,
months sentence at Ironton. Mo-, Mon
day next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
Bank of England Takes
Important and Sud-
den Action.
CAUSES STOCK FURRY
0ccasioned by the Threatened
Withdrawal of Gold From
British Isles.

London, Oct. 19.-The Bank of Eng
land today raised its discount rate to
6 per cent Not since Nov. 4, 1890
just before the Barring Brothers fail
ure. has the rate been put to per
cent. A relapse IN American Exchange
indicating a renewal of demands for
gold. and the probability of large with
drawals of metal for Egypt, seem to
have caused the action taken.
Affects New York stocks.
New York Oct. 19.-Unheralded. the
advance in the Bank of Englands dis
count rate 10 per cent, threw the
stock market into confusion at the
opening. There was disorderTy
break in prices caused by heavy un-
loading and speculative accounts all
through the list.
Opening Confused.
The opening was very confused and.
almost demDraliZed. Pressure TO sell
seemed to come chiefly from firms
which desired TO dispose of stocks ar
any quotation above London prices.
The first 10 suffer were stocks in
which speculation had been active re.
Gently. Union Pacific. Amal2amated
Copper. and Reading.
Reports of Trouble.
Rumors We're circulated here the
Bank Of Englands advance had been
by threatened financial trouble
in London. but there was no confirma-
ton whatever of these reports.
Feverish fluctuations that usually oc-
curin periods of demoralized specula-
ton developed. After the opening the
rallied sharply from the omen
ing break. but there were frequent re.
axes from the best prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
NOT YET RAISED
Sunken Submarine Boat lutin
Still Rests on the
Bottom
OFF THE COAST OF TUNls
Hawser Passed Under il But Broke
When Strain of Lifting
Began.

Bizerta, Tunis. Oct. 19.-Although at
tempts were continued all day yester-
day to raise the sunken submarine Lu-
tin nothing was accomplished, and it
is believed the last hope for the crew
is gone, as As hours is given as the
longest period that the men, if uninjur-
ed. could survive At one time the res
cuers succeeded in placing a hawser
under the boat. but in attempting to
lift the Lutin the hawser broke
Only Theories of Cause.
The cause of the disaster is q mys-
terry. The theory most generally enter
tained however. is that the helmsman
depressed the rudder too much in sub
merging the Lutin. and that the boat
pitched against the bottom. overturn.
ing her accumulators and suffocating
the crew with the fumes of the acids
before the men had time to release the
safety weights. Marine Minister Thom-
son is on his way to Bizerta and will
make an investigation
IA Men and Two Officers
1t was established definitely that
the crew of the Lutin consisted of IA
men and two officers, instead of IA in
ALL as was reported at first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-19
HAVANA REPORTED HARD
HIT BY DISASTROUS STORM

tertown. $. d: and r. J. Carr of Hud.
son. Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-03
TIDAL WAVE ON
COLOMBIA COAST?
Action of Tides and Severing of Cables
Support Uncontirnned Ru-
NOR

Panama. Feb. 3.-It is rumored here
that tidal wave has visited Buena
Ventura, in Colombia. but the rumor
cannot be confirmed. owing 10 the fact
that cable communication with that
place is interrupted 1t is possible that
a submarine volcano or wave created
by an earthquake may have caused
the serious disturbances at Buena Ven
tura. Tumaco, and the smaller ports.
judging from the phenomenally rapid
tide movements here recently. Capt
Holroyd of the English steamer Quito
which left yesterday for Guayaquil and
other ports was ordered to keep well
off the coast and to maintain a strict
watch for the unusual changes report
ed from Buena Ventura
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-03
MORE VETERANS PASS AWAY
Illinois Soldiers and Soldiers Home
Report on Deaths

List of deaths occurring in hospital
of the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors
Home at Quincy. during the month of
January, 1906:
Lee, Frederick A. Co. E. 5th U. S.
Inf; Kinney, Herman L.. Co. B. 104th
Ill. Inf; Ruuke, David D.. Co F. 33d
III. Inf; Bennett, William p, Co. E,
49th Mo. Inf; Brown. Martin, Co. d,
10th Ill. Cav; Millbanks David, Co. A,
I'd u. S. c. Lit. Art; Alden Andrew j..
Co. G, Goth III. Inf; Meredith, Robert,
Co. E, 4Sth Pa. Inf; Horn, James T.,
Co. B, 5th Ill. Cav; Taylor William
E., u. S. Navy; Riley, William, Co. B.
154th III. Inf; Rogers. Charles H, Co.
C. 32d ILL., Inf; Hinchman, Joseph B.,
Co. l, Sth Wis. Cav; Emery. Charles
d.. Co. G.. Hath Ill. Inf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-03
EPlTOME OF DOiNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington. ID. c.. Feb. S.-Follow
ing is brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress:
SENATE-The first formal reading OF
the statehood bill was begun in the
senate. but Mr.. Teller objected. and con
Sideration of the measure was post
poned. The shippngs bin was the sub
ject of considerable debate. Mr.. Patter,
son attacking and Mr.. Gallinger ano
Mr. Perkins supporting it. The pro
vision prohibiting vessels from recely-
ing subsidies for more than 10 years
was struck out One hundred and nj
teen pension bills we're passed. Another
measure adopted provides for survey
for a new deep harhor on Lake Michi-
gan. At 4:12 p. m the senate adjourn
ed until Monday.
HOUSE Speeches on the railway
rate bill occupied the house for SIN
hours. Mr.. Mccall of Massachusetts at
tackled the measure. while Messrs: Bur
ton of Ohio. RusselE of Texas Thomas
of North Carolina. Burke of south ia
kota and Goulden of New York sup
ported it. At 5:l5 p. m. the bouse ad-
iOurned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-03
SHIP is DYNAMITED
Lighter Blown Up In New York
Harbor by Fire Reaching
Explosive.

New York. Feb. 3.--Shortly before
o'clock this morning the United States
lighter Hudson, having on board about
800 pounds of dynamite. and which was
anchored on the Manhattan side OF the
Harlem river almost under the central
bride. took fire. The engineer Of the
lighter. as soon as he discovered the
fire. began throwing the explosives
overheard and had gotten all but about
so pounds off the vessel when the fire
drove him from the work. The engin-
eer then rushed to the deck, but by
this time some one on shore had cut
the cables holding the lighter and the
vessel was drifting out into the stream.
IL is reported the engineer jumped
overheard. Further trace of him could
not be found. Blazing fiercely, the
lighter drifted out into midstream.
when in about FIVE minutes there was a
terrific explosion on board and the
vessel sank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-03
LAMP OVERTURNS;
THREE ARE BURNED
Wife Alone Of Family at Prentice,
Wis, Escapes, and She May
Die.

Prentice. Wis. Feb. 3.-Fire result
ing from the explosion of lamp in the
home of Grant Stewart, early today,
destroyed the house. Mrs. Stewart
broke through window and escaped,
but Stewart and three children. one
born yesterday, were burned to death.
Mrs. Stewart suffered severely from
exposure TO the cold and may die. For
time the whole town was threatened
as a strong wind was blowing. Fire
men succeeded in confining the flames
TO a narrow limit. ------