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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27

entitled under the regulations to trans
portation for their wives. Had Captain
Heidi been ordered to the Philippines
for service, Mrs. Heidi would have
been permitted to accompany him. But
the regulations prohibiting army offic-
ers serving on transports from having
their wives with them is strictly en-
forced. No power could have secured
permission for Mrs. Heidi to go on the
Buford to Hawaii
Officials of the war department are
now asking was there confusion in
facts in the story recently sent out
from Des Moines, and has Captain
Heidi been guilty of permitting his
wife to accompany him on the Buford.
If he has he is likely to be ordered be
fore a court martial.
Captain Heidt's services on the Bu-
ford have terminated, and he will soon
be back at Des Moines TO rejoin his
regiment. 1t would not be surprising,
in view of the mystery which sur
rounds the whereabouts of Mrs Heidi.
should the captain be asked whether
she was a stowaway on an army trans
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27

whose name is being Kept secret for
the present He was formerly a lee
turer on electro-chemistry and his dis
covery was made by accident
1t is claimed for the battery that a
standard cell weighing Is pounds has
capacity of 1000 ampere hours with
cut recharging The cell is 6 inches
square and 10 inches deep. A stand
ard storage cell of the same dimen-
sions has a capacity of 200 ampere
hours, weighs at least so pounds and
requires about eight hours to charge
The new battery can be recharged in
a few minutes, all that is necessary be-
ing to add 80 per cent of water to the
chemicals which are manufactured in
the form of crystals or a thick sirup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
PLAIN CLOTHES MEN
TO GUARD TILLMAN
No Trouble Expected by Police on DC
casion of Lecture at Chicago
Tonight.

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Mayor Dunno to-
ber of policemen in plain clothes to
mingle with the throng at the lecture
by Senator Tillman tonight, and see
that no violence or insult was offered
the senator. Among the number were
several colored officers who received
instructions from the chief of police to
watch for any possible outbreak They
were selected because of acquaintance
with the cOlored population. 1t is not
expected by the chief any trouble will
be caused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
WILL NOT BRING
SENATOR PLATT In
Life Officer for Lar
ceny.

New York. Nov. 27.-Before the eX
animation of talesmen was resumed in
the trial of George Burnham, Jr., treas
urer and counsel of the Mutual Reserve
Life Insurance company, on the charge
of grand larceny, today District AttoT-
ney Mott said as far as the prosecution
was concerned, Senator Platt, Louis F
Payn. and Edward Lauterbach will not
be called as witnesses. He said Payn's
name will undoubtedly come in the pro
ceedings against Burnham; that Platt's
name may be mentioned, and possibly
that of Lauterbach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
ADMITS HE ROBBED
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN
Claude Rumsey, Young Bandit Captur-
ed at Marshall, Mo-, Makes
Confession.

Marshall, Mo-, Nov. 27.-The man
who on Sunday night robbed passen-
gers of the eastbound Alton Burlington
passenger train near Glasgow, today
admitted his real name is Claude Rum
sey, and that he is the man who rob-
bed passengers on the Rock island
Overland Limited near the same point
on the night of Nov. s. Yesterday
Rumsey said it was his brother who
committed the Rock Island robbery.
Rumsey said his home is in Chicago.
where two brothers and a sister live.
He refused TO give his home and ad-
dress. He admitted he recently served
term at the military prison at Fort
Leavenworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Finally Ahafes.
PlTTSBURG COUNCIL
MEMBER ARRESTED
Locked Up With President of Tube
City Railroad Com
pany

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 27-City Coun-
Gilman w. 4. Martin, charged with
bribery in connection with the alleged
Tube City railroad franchise scandal.
was arrested today and is now locke
up at the police station, together with
c. 5. Cameron, president Of the Tube
City Railroad company. Bail has been
fixed. Il is said. at $50 900 each.
Later the bond was made $4,000 in
each case and upon furnishing the re-
quired amounts. both men were re-
leased. A number of members OF both
branches OF the council are reported 10
be under surveillance by detectives,
and any attempt 10 leave the city will
be followed by immediate arrest.
II was alleged today $4,000 Of the
$4,000 which went astray and caused
all the trouble was to have been dis
tributed among G9 councilmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
PRESIDENT ENDS
REMARKABLE TRIP
Arrives at Washington at 1o:42 at
Night-Enjoyed the Out
ing.

Washington. Nov 27-Completins
his remarkable trip to Panama. during
which he travelled several thousand
miles by sea and visited not only the
isthmus, but Porto Rico as well and
voicing his thorough enjoyment of the
entire voyage, President Roosevelt re-
turned to Washington at 10:42 last
night. The trip up the Potomac on
the Mayfower, to which he and his
party were transferred from the Lou
isiana at Piney Point in the afternoon
was made without special incident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
NEW PRIMARY ELECTRO CHEMICAL
BATTERY CLAIMED TO BE A WONDER

Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov pa pri-
mary electrochemical battery, which,
its inventor claims, solves the problem
of long distance travel by automobile
and will inaugurate new era in the
electrical world, is about to be put ON
the market by company whose fac
tory will be located in Fond du. Lac.
1t is claimed that enough of the mate
rial used in the batteries to charge
40 cells weighs about thirty pounds,
and will propel touring car 400 or 500
miles. Enough to propel an automo-
bile 1000 miles could be carried easily.
it is said. The cost of the current is
put at less than cents a kilowatt
The inventor is a Milwaukee man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
SHAKES UP BOARD
jacksonville School Contracts
Result in indictments
for Two.
SOLD OWN COMMODITIES
Newspaper Publishers Accused of Ex
tortng Money from Candidates
for Office.

Jacksonville, H., Nov. 27.-The grant
jury yesterday returned indictments
against Charles G. Rutledge, cashier OF
Ayers National bank, and ]. A. Ober
meyer. a prominent druggist, both
members of the board of education, on
the charge of making unlawful con.
tracts for the schools.
1t is charged that Mr.. Rutledge, who
is a member of the insurance firm of
Greenleaf, Rutledge & Gates, allowed
his firm to place insurance policies on
the public school buildings and equip
ment Mr.. Rutledge claims he notified
the members of the firm, when he was
first elected a member of the board,
that if they continued to hold the in
surance policies on the public school
property, it would have to be done
without his being concerned in the deal,
and it is further contended that he has
had no share of the premiums paid on
public school property.
Sold To Board.
Druggist Obermeyer is accused of
selling to the board of education paints,
and other articles handled
his store. Mr.. Obermeyer de-
clines TO make a statement. but ii is
said on good authority that all such
deals were made through the whole
sale house by its agent, the goods be-
ing presented to the board by F. l..
Ledferd. who occupies part of Ober-
meyers store. 1t is further stated in
Obermeyer's case that all articles said
to have been contracted for by him
were bought on bids. and that the low
est bidder was always awarded the
contract.
Accused of EXtOrtiOn.
J. w. Parrish and Charles Tinsley
were also indicted, charged with hav-
ing obtained money from candidates
luring the last campaign by eXtortion.
They We're publishers of a weekly news
paper, claiming to control the colOred
vote. and when the candidates of either
party refused TO make contributions
hey were assailed in its columns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Holds Helm 48 Hours in
Storm Off Maine
Coast.
SAILS BLOWN AWAY
Members of Crew Work Des-
perateIy to Keep Up Small
Spread of Canvas.

Macias, Me. Nov. 27.-To the heroic
fortitude Of the captains wife, Mrs.
Frank Mcclure, who stood lashed to
the wheel during the severe gale that
swept The New England coast from
Sunday, Nov. II TO the following Wed
.nesday. is due largely the safety of
the schooner Gold Hunter. of Buehills.
Me. which worked its way into this
harbor yesterday. II days overdue
from Portland. The little vessel show
cd plainly the marks Of the storm. Tne
deck was swept clean, and the sails
were in tatters. but the hull withstood
the terrific pounding it received.
Only Three Aboard
The Gold Hunter. with Captain Nc
Guire. wife and one man for assistant.
left Portland Nov. 10 with a general
cargo. Nov. Il the Cold Hunter made
good progress with clear weather un-
til afternoon, when a wind breezed up
from the northeast A sudden gust
split the mainsail OF the vessel and
carried away the iibs and the schoon-
er became unmanageable. She made
mp rapidly and the vessel was contin-
ually smofhored IN the wash of comb.
ers. Mrs Mcclure was below at the
time the storm broke. preparing sup
per. but rushed upon deck and took the
wheel while her husband and assistant
went 10 work to bend on the foresau
so as 10 bring the vessel up to the
wind.
Grent Patience Required.
With the craft wallowing wildly in
through the sea this task was most
difficult With sreatpatfence and con
summate seamanship. the two men la
bored for hours 10 get their little rag
OF sail set. while Mrs Mcclure. lashed
10 the wheel aided as well as she
could by what little steering was pos
sible on the almost helpless craft.
Held Ia Wind 1s Hours.
Finally the foresail was rigged. dou-
bic reefCd. and while the two men
chung exhausted to the mast Mrs No
Guire brought the vessel around head
up to the wind and held her there for
IS hours. Before the fury Of the gale
the vessel driftCd out 10 sea for 90
miles. In all this time it was impos-
siblc to cook food or even heat up any
coffee. Kept up only by excitement
and pluck Mrs. Mcclure clung TO her
post through the height OF the gale.
while the captain and his man attend
"a to their little stormsail which con
inually broke from its Insecure fasten-
ng. II was mans work at the wheel,
with the helm Kicking" strongly TO the
wild plunges OF the ship. but the en-
iurance of the rugged north woman
was equal 10 the test.
Finally Ahates.
Nov. Is the gale abated. and the two
men rigsed temporary sails before Mrs.
Mcclure could be relieved from her
post All hands were exhausted with
heir struggles and exposure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
FLOCK TO CITIES
Half of the Population of United
States Will Soon be
Urban
CENSUS BUREAU LEARNS
Municipal Indebtedness. Now Exceed,
Federal, State and County
Combined.

| Washington, Nov. 27.-Much work ot
the census bureau during the past year
as disclosed by the annual report oi
Director North. made public today, re
lated to the census of manufactures in
1905. to the preparation and publica-
| ton of statistics on municipal finance,
and to the collection. tabulation and
publication of prompt and accurate re-
ports on the cotton crop.
Estimates Population.
The annual estimates of population of
the various states and territories are
made by the census in order to estab-
lish death rates in vital statistics re-
ports In 1905, Is states took enumer-
ations of population, the total being
%, ,793. PIG.
North has planned, in connection
with the annual municipal reports, a
series of statistical studies of important
phases of municipal development in
Guiding parks, markets. paving, sewers,
police and fire departments, baths,
schools and libraries.
Debt il Vast.
The importance of the statistics of
this character is indicated. the report
notes. by the fact that the present ag-
gregate debt of cities of the United
States containing over 5000 inhabi-
tants is in excess of $1,000. .000 900. or
greater than that of the combined debt
of the national and state governments.
and counties. school districts and other
minor civil divisions.
Half Soon i'm Cities.
The director adds: In 1900, 33 per
cent of the people of the United States
resided in cities having a population of
5000 and over, and in a few decades
over half the people will reside in those
cities. The problem of government is
therefore becoming one of city govern
ment."
The director advocates the taking of
a Quiquennial census of agriculture.
and recommends the enactment of
more rigid laws to enable census Off |
cers 10 secure information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
METCALF'S REPORT READY
Cabinet Holds First Fully Attended
Session in MANY Weeks.

Washington. Nov. 27.-Secretary
Metcalf came to the cabinet meeting
today with a big portfolio which. It
was generally supposed, contained his
report on the situation growing out of
the alleged discrimination against Jap
anese in the matter of school facilities
in San Francisco. All members were
present at the meeting for the first
time since the beginning of the politi-
cal campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
EARLY MESSAGE ON
THE PANAMA CANAL
Unusually important Document Expect
ed to Shed New Light on
Undertaking.

Washington Nov 27.-The presi-
dents special message on the Panama
canal. il is now expected, will be sent
to congress. probably about a week
after it convenes. 1t vii deal with ey-
cry phase of the question and give =
graphic. detailed description OF condi-
tions on the isthmus. There will be
recommendations for a betterment of
conditions which suggested themselves
during his visit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
ANOTHER TRIAL FOR SWIFT
Jury Disaerees as to Guilt of Minister
Accused Of Extortion.

Des Moines. Nov. 27-Federal Judge
Mcpherson yesterday discharged the
jury which has been hearing the case
against Rev. John II. Swift. the Win
terset minister. accused of attempting
to eXtort money from w. J. Cornell. q
banker. by threatening to spread a
story of his attentions to pretty choir
girl. The jury stood II TO / for con
viction. Swift will be tried again at
the next term of court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
SANTA FE GRANTS
employees A RAISE

Topeka, Nov. 81 The Santa Fe
railway here today granted an increase
of cents an hour in wages to it's
trainmen on the main line from Chicago
to Ell Paso. The increase affects 1000
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Davidson's Majority, o,244.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 27.-James o.
Davidson was elected governor of Wis
consin at the recent election by a ma
jority of S0,244 votes, according to the
official figures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
SUGAR Trust Fined Aoain.

New York. Nov. 27-A fine of $1S.-
900 was imposed upon the American
Sugar Refining company by Federal
Judge Houghes today for accepting re-
bates from the New York Central to-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Mrs. Mcclellan Here.

New York, Nov. 27.-Mrs. Ellen NJ.
Mcclellan. widow of General George
B. Mcclellan. and mother of the mayor
of New York, arrived from Europe to-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27

Springfield, H.. Nov. 27.-The fam
lily physician of Governor Deneen said
last night there Is absolutely nothing
in a report spread I'm Chicago today
that Mrs. Deneen's sight is in peril
as a result of her recent serious III
ness. On the contrary. the health of
the governors wife is very good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Gives No Satisfaction.
WAS MURDER AND SUICIDE
Coroner Lifts Mystery in Upper San.
dusky, Ohio. Tragedy.

Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Nov. 81
Coroner Stutz has rendered a verdict
that the death of Mrs. Henry Harman
and daughter. Mary, was a case of
murder and suicide. He said the
daughter killed her mother and her.
self with morphine. 1t was at first be-
lieved the women were asphyXiated by
escaping gas in their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
DIGNITY
Secretary Shaw Virtually Calls
Pittsburg Business Man
Liar
IN POsTOFFlCE SITE DISPUTE
Directors to Selection After WrangIe
Declare They Will Appeal to
President.

Pittsburg, Nov. 27-Secretary Shaw
virtually passed the lie in a dispute
yesterday with II. d. w. English. pres
ident of the chamber Of commerce,
| over the location Of the new pOstOflice.
The public hearing was almost a con
tinuous fight, and the secretary was in
the thickest of it. President English
rushed out Of the room at the height
of the trouble, declaring angrily he
would appeal to President Roosevelt
regarding the action of the secretary
of the treasury.
Howl Over site.
Such howl went up when the site
chosen for the postoffice was made
known 10 days ago that Mr. Shaw de
cided TO look into the matter. It was
charged that the location near the
Union depot would please nobody eX-
cept some business men in the neigh
borhoOd, and that the price which the
government proposed to pay was mil
lions in excess of its real worth.
Mr.. Shaw was dissuaded from taking
final action by a storm or protests from
Pittsburg. headed by Congressman
James F. Burke. whose language in j
telegram was so warm as 10 cause the
secretary to demand the withdrawal
of the message. There We're many
claims of graft and also complaint that
business men and real estate dealers
who went to consult Secretary Shaw
at Washington did not get a fair hear
ing
Was Full of Fight.
Mr.. Shaw landed here yesterday ap-
parently full of fight. and he found
fight The United States cOurtrOOms
were thrown upon by Judge Burlington
for the hearing. which did not proceed
far until the Secretary got into his ar
gument with President English He
shook his finger in the presidents face
and told him that he did not represent
the chamber of commerce.
The secretary claimed that half the
members of the chamber were in favor
of the proposed site When William
took exception TO his re
mark. member Of the chamber "fl
commerce shook his fist i'm Stevenson
face and wanted to whip him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Nephew of senator Dead.

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 27-Shelby NJ.
Cullom, clerk of the Arizona supreme
court, and nephew of Senator Cul-
lom of Illinois, died here of consump-
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
ARMY AND NAVY MADE DEBT
Vast Drain on German Resources
Shown in Memorandum.

Berlin, Nov. 81 A memorandum
submitted to the reichstag today deal
ing with legislation concerning public
loans since 1875, shows the imperial
debt amounted to $3.50. 900 Oct. ],
1906. That more than half that sum
was spent on the army and navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27

the postal service as a governmental
department.
50. We will pay into the United
States treasury all net profits accruing
over per cent interest on the capital
invested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Startling Move by State
in Herkimer Mur-
der Case
GOES In AS EVIDENCE
Second Physician Declares
Grace Brown Was Beat
en- to Death.

Herkimer. n. Y, Nov. PA sensa-
ton was created in the Gillette mur
der trial today when the prosecution
offered as evidence an unborn child
taken from the body of Grace Brown
at the autopsy. District Attorney
Ward offered the exhibit as No 80 and
met immediate objection from the de-
fense.
1T has no bearing on the case and is
only offered as a means of making the
peoples case spectacular" said AttOr-
ney Thomas.
Defense Did Not Deny.
"If | were sure there was to be no
denial from the defense that such a
condition existed l would exclude it,
said the court. Thomas assured him
the girls pregnant condition would not
be disputed Ward. district attorney.
insisted that the exhibit be introduced.
Il would like to exhibit the girls en-
tire body here said Ward Il have
a right to take it from its grave if i
want to, and bring it here"
Physician Testifes.
The exhibit was admitted. Dr. f. H.
Douglas, who occupied the witness
stand, swearing he assisted in its re-
moval from the body found in Big
Moose lake.
Confirms Testimony.
DIR. George H. Smith corroborated the
testimony of the doctors who preceded
him, by testifying that Grace Brown
came to her death by blows.
The defense scored point when Rev.
CutbhsEt EroSt qualified his statement
that Gillette was the first to speak of
the drowning of Grace Brown, after
his arrival at Arrow Head. Frost re-
fused to swear to that statement agai /
today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27
Army Officers Did Net
Deal Justly With Ne
gro Troops
I'm BROWNSVILLE CASE
GiIchrist Stewart, Who Will
Lay Matter Before Presi-
dent, Talks.

Reno. Okla, Nov. 27.-Gilchrist Stew
art, colored, who has been at FIT. Reno
the past few days securing data to be
placed as evidence before President
Roosevelt in the matter of the dis
charge of the negro soldiers of the 25th
infantry, said last night:
"The substance of my investigation,
supported by over 100 afidavits from
members and non-commissiOned officers
of the companies and from statements
of officers of the companies, amount to
this:
THAT the citizens did not want negro
soldiers in Brownsville, Texas.
Feeling Intense.
"That this feeling became so intense
that on the very night in question
Major Penrose issued orders to put out
patrols through the town that all men
should be in by s o'clock whether on
pass or not. Captain Mackin, officer
of the day. reported all men were in ex-
cept three on pass.
THAT the firing that night was of
mixed arms.
Assumed Conspiracy.
All inspectors sent out from the war
department have started out with the
assumption there was a conspiracy
among the men to keep back the truth
and shut up the town. They have nev-
eT made any investigation into the real
facts. From the investigation there
was undoubtedly a conspiracy to make
a case against the soldiers and get
Z hon, ont pf tpN-f1
Others Are Heard.
Washington. Nov. 27.-The case of
the soldiers of three companies of the
25th infantry, who were discharged
without honor because of trouble at
Brownsville Tex, came before Pres
ident Roosevelt today. when Charles
w. Anderson. collector of internal rev.
enue of New York, and Emmett J.
Scott. secretary to Booker T. Washing
ton. called upon him in behalf of the
men.
Gives No Satisfaction.
They made an earnest argument in |
behalf of the claims of innocent men |
of the companies who want to be rein |
stated. The president gave no indica-
ton what his future course might be, |
except to reiterate his statement that |
he would consider any new facts which |
might be presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-27

''2. The wiping out of the deficit an
nually occurring in the operation of
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