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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17

forseen difficulties will arise. From
time to time seemingly we'll settled
plans will have to be changed. At
present $4,000 men are engaged on the
task After a while the number will
be doubled In such a multitude it is
inevitable that there should be here
and there a scoundrel Very many of
the poorer class of laborers lack the
mental development to protect them
selves against either the rascality of
others or their own folly, and it is not
possible for human wisdom to devise
plan by which they can invariably
be protected. In place which has
been for ages a byword for unhealth-
fulness, and with so large a congrega-
tion of strangers suddenly put down
and set to hard work there will now
and then be outbreaks of disease.
There will now and then be shortcom-
ings in administration; there will be
unlocked for accidents to delay the ex-
cavation of the cut or the building of
the dams and locks. Each such Incl
dent will be entirely natural, and. even
tho serious, no one of them will mean
more than a little extra delay or trou-
bic. Yet each, when discovered by
sensation mongers and retailed to tim
id folk of little faith, will serve as an
excuse for the belief that the whole
task is being badly managed. Expert
ments will continually be tried in hous-
ing, in hygiene. in street repairing, in
dredging, and in digging earth and
rock. Now and then an experiment
will be failure; and among those
who hear of it, a certain proportion
of doubling Thomases will at once be-
lieve that the whole work is a failure.
Doubtless here and there some minor
rascality will be uncovered; but as to
this. I have to say that after the most
inquiry / have been unable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17

constantly increasing amount of per
formance
"Just at present the health showing
on the isthmus is remarkably good-so
much better than in most sections of
the United States that l do not believe
that it can possibly continue at quite
its present stage. Thus, early in the
present year a band of several hundred
Spaniards were brought to the isthmus
as laborers, and additions to their
number have been made from time to
time; yet since their arrival in Feb
ruary last but one of those Spaniards
thus brought over to work on the canal
has died of disease, and he of typhoid
fever.
at is impossible to avoid some mis-
takes in building a giant canal through
jungle covered mountains and swamps,
while at the same time sanitating trop-
ic cities, and providing for the feeding
and general care of from twenty to
thirty thousand workers. The COM
plants brought to me. either of suffi-
cient provision in caring for some of
the laborers, or of failure to finish the
pavements of Colon, or of failure to
supply water, or of failure to build
wooden sidewalks for the use of the
laborers in the rainy season, on invest
igation proved, almost without excep-
tion, to be due merely to the utter in
ability of the commission to do every-
thing at once.
ut is not only natural, but newt
able, that work as gigantic as this
which has been undertaken on the
isthmus should arouse every species of
hostility and criticism The conditions
are so new and so trying, and the work
so vast, that ii would be absolutely out
of the question that mistakes should
not be made. Checks will occur. I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
PRESIDENT USES BIC STICK ON CRITICS OF CANAL METHODS
JOHN L. FARWELL is DEAD
Was Involved in Serious Financial Dis
aster That Caused BIG losses.

New York, Dec. John l.. Farwell,
who had extensive business interests
in this city and many western states,
is dead In 1895 Farwell was engulfed
in the disaster which overlook many
New Hampshire banks as a result of
unwise speculations in the west. Far
well went to Europe when he saw the
crash coming and remained there sew
eral years. His losses amounted to
hundreds of thousands of dollars and
a number of trust funds were involved.
The Sullivan Saving institution of
Claremont, n. H., of which Farwell was
president, closed its doors with $1,175.-
900 liabilities. The bank, which is in
has paid depositors 50 per
cent of their money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Congress Asked to Take
Up Investigation of
Methods.
TlLLMAN SCORES POINT
Election Contribution Bill is
Strengthened presidents
Messages Read.

Washington. Dec. 17.-The senate
today agreed to a resolution presented
by Hansbrough, directing the depart
ment of commerce and labor to make
an investigation of the Combination
or trust organization known as the In
ternational Harvester company" engag-
ed in the production and sale of farm
machinery.
The investigation is to ascertain if
a combination in restraint of trade
exists.
Take Up TiIIman Resolution.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Tillman
bill, forbidding national banks and 9TH
er corporations authorized by congress,
as well as corporations in general,
from contributing to election funds,
was considered today by the house
committee on election of president and
vice president, which decided unani-
mously to report measure favorably
with the addition of an Imprisonment
clause as well as the imposition of a
fine for viOlators of the measure
May Send to Prison.
AS amended by the house committee,
it is optional for a court to send Off
GERS of offending corporations to Jail
for a period of not more than u
The maximum fine is 81 900.
. Senate Agrees to Adjournment.
Washington, Dec. 17.-The senate
today agreed to the holiday adjourn
ment resolution, which provides if ad-
journment is had next Thursday it be
until Jan 8.
Messages Take Up Day.
Washington, Dec IL Three mes
sages from the president were receiv-
ed by congress today, and their reading
took practically all the time of the
senate. The reading was delayed in
the house by the fact that it was sus-
pension day. The messages were in
relation to public land laws, the navy
personnel bill, and recounting the pres
dent's visit to inspect the Panama
canal. The latter message attracted |
great interest because it was elabor- |
ately illustrated, showing the work on
he great waterway in it's various |
stages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Lake Steamers arc SAFE.

Duluth, Mimi. Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Manistique is safe at Port Arthur, Ont.
1t made that port Saturday evening
after a terrific battle with the seas,
which were running mountain high
yesterday and last night. Early Sun
day morning it got into shelter of
Isle Royal and lay to until the wind
abated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
PRESS AGENT FOR KANSAS
Governor Hoch Will Ask Legislature
to Hire State Advertiser.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. IL Governor
Hoch has taken up the suggestion that
Kansas ought to have a press agent
will be made in the governors mes
sage. The plan is TO make an increas-
ed appropriation for the board of ag-
riculture so that the Kansas advertis-
ing agent could be placed under the
direction of F. ID. Coburn, secretary of
the board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
TWO YEAR TERM FOR
GEORGE BURNHAM
Former Consul General of Mutual Life
Goes to State Prison for
Larceny.

New York, Dec. 17.-George Burn
ham, Jr., general counsel of the Re-
serve Life Insurance company. recently
convicted of larceny, was today SEN
fenced to two years in state prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Many Northern Towns in
Bad Way for Want
of Fuel.
BAD STORM DREADED
President Elliott of Northern
Pacific Says People
Were Warned.

st. Paul, Dec. IA special to the
Dispatch from Grand Forks, N D.,
says: The fuel situation today pre-
sents the most critical condition that
has existed in the history of the state.
Careful inquiry in every portion of the
northern half of the state shows there
is not town in which coal can be had
except in small quantities and to sup
ply immediate needs in dozens of
places there is not pound to be
bought, dealers having been out of
fuel for days and in some cases for a
week or more
Sold in Quarter Ton Lots.
AT Larimer, one carload of coal re-
ceived Saturday was sold out in quar-
ter ton lots The electric light plant
is running on half time
AT Lanton no bituminous coal nor
Ignite has been received for weeks
There is plenty of Ignite at Bismarck,
but it cannot be gotten here. AT La
kota dealers are out and individuals
are sharing with their neighbors.
These illustrations could be multi
pilCh lhuCllnitCiS. TIC SAINT COIl-
ditions prevail in the southern half of
the state and in northern Minnesota.
Snow is Feared.
One of the most serious features is
the possibility of a snow blockade.
There is now more snow on the ground
than at any time since 1896. Thus far
the state has escaped high winds and
bad drifts, but a storm such as is u.s.
ual at any time in winter would pile
up immense drifts and tie up roads
for many days as3d cripple
them for the entire winter.
Says Public Was Warned.
Washington, Dec. 17.-In response to
kilograms of inquiry addressed to pres
idents of several western railroads by
the interstate commerce commission
as to the causes of the reported short
age of cars for the transportation of
fuel, by reason of which great suffer
ing has been entailed, President How
ard Elliott of the Northern Pacific
Railway company telegraphs the COM
mission from st. Paul as follows:
There is a scarcity of fuel in some |
parts of the country served by our line, |
1ut we do not know of any shortage of
1ther necessaries of life. Our COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Troops Called Out to
Prevent Violence by
Italian Mobs.
CHEERS FOR FRANCE
Leaders Den0unce Repression
and Prepare Another
Demonstration.

Rome, Dec. 17.-Extreme parties
strongly protest against the repression
of yesterdays poplar demonstration
here in sympathy with France and are
organizing a new manifestation. Lead
ers urge their adherents in the mean
while to leave their cards at the
French embassy where they are piling
up by thousands.
Mob at vatican.
Rome, Dec. 17.-Thousands OF
demonstrators friendly TO France and
of anti-vatican tendencies gathered last
night in the piazza adjoining the Far
nese palace, the set of the French
embassy, in an endeavor 10 express
their pleasure az frances action to-
ward the church.
Phe whole garrison of Rome was
employed to face the demonstrants and
protect the vatican. which was sur
rounded by cavalry, and the bridges
leading to the apostolic palace barred
by troops. All the streets leading to-
the Palace Farnese were protected by
soldiers with fixed bayonets.
Form Mock Procession.
The demonstrators. led by a dozen
radical socialists and republican mem
bers of the chamber of deputies. in
cluding Prince Borghese after vainly
attempting to break the Gordon. provid-
ed themselves with candles and formed
into mock procession, intoning the
"Miserere" as an indication of the
death of clericalism, amid cries of
Long live France!" Long live Gle
menceaud" and Down with the vati-
cant"
Deputies Costa and De Felice tried
to harangue the people, but the police
interfered.
The demonstration occurred near the
monument TO Giordano Bruno. the
monk philosopher, who was burned
alive, victim of religious intolerance.
Pleased with Bill.
Paris. Dec. 17.-Interviews with &C.
clesiastics as well as the tone of the
clergy press indicate a fairly favor
able reception for the governments
bill amending the church and state sep
aration law of 1905, introduced in the
chamber of deputies, Dec. Is. and the
prevalence of the belief 1t will prove
acceptable to the church. as it places
the clergy under the real regime of
law.
Spain Objects.
Rome, Dec. 1.-THE Spanish gov
ernment has notified the vatican il OBJ
jects 10 taking charge at present of the
archives of the papal nunciature at
Paris owing to the rupture of diplo-
matte relations between France and
he vatican
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
ORDER NOT CONSTITUTIONAL
Secretary Wilson's Cattle Quarantine
Rule Knocked Out by Court.

Washington, Dee. 17.-The supreme
court today held the quarantine order
of Secretary Wilson to be unconstitu-
tional because it covered state as well
as interstate movements of cattle. The
decision was handed down in cases or
iginating in Kentucky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
sTRAUS IN OFFICE
Becomes Secretary of Commerce
and Labor in Place of
Metcalf,
LATTER AT HEAD OF NAVY
Other Changes in Cabinet Take Place
According to Plans Previously
Announced.

Washington. Dec. 17-Oscar S.
Straus of New York was today induct-
ed into the office of secretary of the de.
partment of commerce and labor, in
pursuance of the arrangement of the
cabinet recently made by the presi-
dent.
Took Place Early.
The ceremony incident to the retire
ment of Secretary Metcalf, who has
been at the head of the department
since July 1, 1905. and the induction
into Office of Secretary Straus took
place shortly after this morning in
the secretary's offices at the depart
ment The oath of Office was admin
chief clerk of the bureau of immigra-
ton
Leading Officers Present.
Metcalf arrived at the navy depart
ment in company with Secretary Bon
aparte at 1915. The oath of Office
was administered by Solicitor Hannah
of the navy department in the pres
ence of Assistant Secretary Newbery,
Rear Admiral Rixey. the surgeon gen.
eral, Assistant Secretary Murray of
the department of commerce and la
Dor, and the bureau chiefs of the de-
partment who went to the navy de-
partment in body.
Selects Secretary.
Theodore L. Weed one of the clerks
of the department, has been selected
by Straus TO be private secretary.
Leon a. Clark, who has been private
secretary TO Metcalf will accompany
Metcalf to the navy department and
continue with him in like capacity
there.
Bonaparte Attorney General.
Washington, Dec 17.-At IL o'clock |
Charles J. Bonaparte. retiring secre |
tary of the navy, took the prescribed !
cath as attorney general and entered |
upon his duties.
Moody Supreme bench.
Washington. Dec 17.-William H. |
Moody. formerly attorney general. en-
tered today upon his duties as associ-
ate justice of the supreme court of the |
United States. thus bringing the court |
up to its full membership. He was in
Quoted into office at the beginning of
-oday's sitting, and was assigned to 4
seat on the extreme left of the bench,
next to Justice Holmes.
Former Secretary Bonaparte was in
reduced to the court as the new at
orney general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
CASHIER RINEHART
is SHORT $95O,OOO
Farmers and Drovers' National Bank
Officer Will Submit to Ar
rest.

Pittsburg, Dec. 17.-In an informa-
ton made by National Bank Examiner
Cunningham against Cashier J. B. F.
Rhinehart of the Farmers and Dro-
vers' National bank of Waynesburg,
Pa which was closed by order of the
controller Wednesday, discrepancies
to $95O,OO0 are alleged 1t
is stated Rhinehart will surrender him
self to the authorities today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
KEEP WARSHIPS OUT
OF TANGIER HARBOR
Raisulig the Bandit, is Reported to
Have Made Threats Against
Foreigners.

Paris, Dec. 17.-Raisuli the bandit
chief, who has terrorized people resid-
ing in the vicinity of Tangier, Morocco,
has, according to an interview publish
ed here today, INDUCED in open threats
against French and Spanish residents.
He is quoted as having declared he
will not tolerate the presence of for
eign warships at Tangier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
$4,000, 600 COPPER TRUST
Greene Consolidated Merges With Can
anea to Control Big Mining.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE organiza-
tion of a new s50,OOO,9O0 company, to
be known as the Greene Cananea Cop.
per company, to take over the control
of the Greene Consolidated Copper
company and the Cananea Central Cop
per company is announced by Colonel
William G. Greene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Is an lmpostor.

Washington, Dec. 17.-The Russian
ambassador, Baron Rosen, has been
authorized by his government to an
nounce that a man representing him
self as Prince Nagatch, who is reported
to be in the United States negotiating
for farm machinery for the Russian de-
partment of agriculture, has no author
ity to represent the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
jealous Lover Runs Amuck.

San Francisco, Cal. Dec. 17.-An-
gered because she would not leave her
husband for him, Joseph Haefner Sat
urday night shot and seriously wound
ed Mrs Pearl Garrison, killed her hus-
band, Roy, and then committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Arrest RevoIutIonIsts.

Moscow, Dec. 17.-Thirty members
of the revolutionary fighting organiza-
tion were arrested here today. Large
stocks of arms. ammunition, dynamite.
and bombs were seized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Kinq oscar Still Improves.

Stockholm, Dec. liking Oscar
continues to improve, his general con-
dition this morning being noticeably
better. His recovery, however, is ex-
pected to be slow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Heir Apparent in CHARGE.

Teheran, Dec 1.-THE hair appar-
ent, Prince Ali-Mirza. today assumed
the conduct OF state affairs, as the
shah is too i'll to attend TO public bus
mess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
ROBBERS DERAIL TRAIN?
Third Attempt is Successful, and One
is Killed and Several Hurt.

New Orleans, Dec. 17.-One man is
dead, one seriously and two slightly
injured as a result of the derailing of
Texas & Pacific passenger train sup
posedly by train robbers at waterproof
last night. 1t is said TO be the third
recent attempt to derail the same
train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Bonds Are Light.

A substantial reduction in the bond
of the successful bidder was also made
by the commission, in compliance with
the request of prospective bidders.
The bonds will be only $2,OOO,OO0, and
the total liability of the contractor is
TO be limited. less the percentage and
premiums otherwise payable to the
and $3,000,00O in addition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
BARS FOREIGNERS
The Panama Canal Commission
States Contract Will Go
to Americans
IF BIDS ARE REASONABLE
All May Be Thrown Outs and the Gov
ernment May Eventually Do
the Work.

Washington, d. c.. Dec 17.-Foreign
contractors are to be barred from com
petition for the completion of the Pan
anna canal Chairman Shonts of the
canal commission makes this announce
ment. Many changes have been agreed
to in the form of a contract to be EN-
tered into for the construction of the
canal, but the most important is the
limiting of the proposals to American
firms. In case none of the bids are
satisfactory, the commission will eth
er throw the competition open to for
eign bidders or proceed with the work
without contract
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Establishes Vice Admiral.
stops Retirement.

The principal part of this saving is
made by stopping the involuntary re-
tirement of young lieutenant command
ers with the rank and pay of command
ers upon the retired list The president
is firmly of the opinion that unless the
present system is rectified by judicious
legislation, the future of our navy will
be greatly compromised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17
Spain Objects.

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE Spanish gov
ernment has notified the vatican il OBJ
jects TO taking charge at present of the
archives of the papal nunciature at
Paris owing to the rupture of diplo-
matte relations between France and
the vatican
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-17

CONTINUED on Page six.)
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1906-09-24
PRESBYTERIAN LITIGATION DE.
r.f'JE Ks CIDED. 2tE&e -,
Memorable Legal Battle Between
LOyalists and Unionists In
! ~ Tennessee.

Nashville. Tenn, Sept. 24.-After
a memorable legal battle, a decision
in the Cumberland Presbyterian in
junction case was handed down at
FayetteI Tenn. by Chancellor Bear
don.
He sustained that part of the In
junction which restraints the bringing
OF more than one suit in the effort to
settle the questions between the 10y
alists and Unionists.
The two organizations are to retain
their names and organizations and
to use the common church property
alternately mornings, afternoons and
evenings.
The Unionists are allowed TO con-
tinue the publication and sale of the
church rituals.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1906-09-24
THE CAREER OF HON. COLUMBUS DREW
his Article Col Robert W. Davis Writes of Man Who Rendered
Florida Great Valuable Service

Instruction, and ]. ]. Dickinson, Ad-
jutant General. All these except Will
liam D. Bloxham and George P.
Raney have followed their Chief to
the other shore, lamented by a CRATE
full people Since that time William
d. Bloxhafn has himself given the
State two brilliant terms as Governor,
and Geo. P. Raney has graeed the
seat on the Supreme Bench as Chief
Justice. Thousands will join me in
wishing for each of them long lives
OF happiness and continued useful
ness. For myself, | can never cease
to love and honor the men who stood
by us in the days that tried mems
souls.
"A Northern man by birth and
Union man from principle" said Gov
ernor Drew in his inaugural address,
Il recognize that the Democracy of
Florida, in placing me in this posi-
ton, demonstrate their desire for a
true and fraternal union Of all the
sections of our common country. That
such a union may be firmly establish
ed and ever remain peaceful, prosper
Gus and happy. is the hope of every
patriot" And although Florida, in
common with the other States of the
South, had been drinking the dregs
of despair under the injustice of the
times, they responded to the Cover
nor's sentiments with a heartfelt
Amen! The negroes of the States who
had been blndly following those ad-
venturers who used them for their own
ends. recognized the change, and, in
a convention held by them in ITALIA
hassee, shortly after Governor Drew
and his cabinet took the reins of gov
eminent, said, I'VE are aware that
recently in our State. as well as
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1906-09-24
TROOPS READY FOR CUBA
DOUBLE WEDDING.
Miss Mamie BaIlentine and p. A.
POurnell, and Miss Eula BaIlen.
tine and p. H. Ward,
Married.

Rev. c. A. Ridley was missed by
his congregation yesterday morning,
and upon inquiry, it was found that
he had gone to the home of Mr.. ]. A.
Ballentine, near Luraville, to perform
a double ceremony for a couple of
gentlemen, who we're getting two of
Mr.. Ballentine's girls. The contract
ing parties were Miss Mamie Ballen-
tine and Mr.. Pinkney A. Pournell;
Miss Eula Ballentine and Mr.. Patrick
Henry Ward. Mr. PournelI.is a con-
ductor on the Live Oak, Perry & Gulf
Railroad. and Mr.. Ward is a member
Of Mr.. Reynolds company of
Wrought Iron Range men, now sta
toned at Oeala Both gentlemen are
men of fine personal appearance and
strong character. The Misses Ballen-
tines were known throughout the
county as two of Suwannee's most
handsome and accomplished women.
The unions seem suspicious, and the
future bright with blessing for both
couples.
The minister used only one cere-
mony for all four the parties, which
was listened to by large and enthus-
iastic host of friends who had gather
ed from all the surrounding country
to join in the festivities. There we're
no attendants, only a little girl, sister
Of the brides. who bore the two we'd
ding rings and held them until need
ed by the minister 1t was a solemn
and yet delightful occasion, and the
Democrat is only one of hundreds
who extend congratulations and the
best of good will.