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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
NO SIGN OF AGREEMENT
IN MINERS DEADLOCK
DENIES CHALLENGE
TO LABOR UNIONS
Governor Gooding of Idaho Explains
Attitude in Cases of Meyer, Hay
wood, and Pettibone.

Boise, Idaho, March 24-The au
thenticity of what purported TO be a
proclamation addressed by Gov. Frank
b. Gooding to THE Labor Unions of
the United States" in relation to the
prosecution of Meyer, Haywood, and
PettibOne, has been denied by Gov.
Gooding. In an interview Gov. Good
ing said:
I'm an interview with q newspaper
writer yesterday l suggested that if
the labor organizations in place of
passing infiammatory resolutions in
which the prosecution is denounced
and a vote of confidence in the inno-
cence of the men is adopted would en-
deayOr to investigate the charges
against these men and suspend action
until thai time, better understanding
would prevail and a better feeling eX-
ist. l said that if proper committees
were appointed TO make these inyesti-
cations. and the men were acting in
good faith, | should favor every oppor-
tunity to satisfy them as TO whether
or not the state was justified IN hold
ing these men accountable for the
crime committed. even to the extent of
letting them meet Orchard"
H. Hawley, chief counsel for the pro-
secution. states that under no consid-
Grafton will any one be shown the con-
fession or any other testimony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
ON THE WAR PATH
Par0Ied Watert0Wn Patient
Stands Officers Off With
Gun Near Peoria.

Peoria. ILL.,, March 24.-Armed with
n double barreled shot gun and 800
rounds of ammunition which he has
been collecting for months, William
Riggert. a paroled patient from Water
town. now violently insane, yesterday
afternoon barricaded himself in lit
tie hovel one mile west of Jubilee,
Peoria county, and stood off posse of
deputy sheriffs and citizens. George
Fusner. brother-in-iaw of the maniac,
resides near the hovel in which the in
sane man has barricaded himself,
Thursday night Riggert became vio-
lent and taking his stand in the mid
die of the road near his hut and threat
ened to shoot any man who tried to
pass. Fusner attempted to calm the
insane man and was ordered away.
Then he notified the sheriff. Riggert
was sent to Watertown early last
spring and was paroled after few
months. He is about 40 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
MANIAC SHOOTS
Armed With Three Pistols and
Shotgun He Does Execu-
ton at Funeral.
TWO OF VICTIMS MAY DIE
Barricades Himself in House and After
Fight Sets Building Afire and
Kills Self.

Baltimore, Md, March 24.-Walter
Potee, 2S years old, maniac, armed
with three pistols and a shotgun, turn
ed what was TO have been a funeral
into a tragedy yesterday afternoon in
Brooklyn, Md. just across the Pataps'
co river from Baltimore.
After shooting and wounding eight
persons, two of them probably fatally,
Potee barricaded himself in the house,
held a crowd of firemen. policemen,
and citizens at bay, and finally set fire
to the building.
The firemen dared not enter the
burning building to fight the flames,
and whenever POtee appeared at one
of the windows he shot into the crowd
or was shot at.
Finally the shots from the house
ceased. and the police entered and
found Potee dead with a bullet in his
forehead. He had shot himself or was
killed by one of the bullets fired by
the police.
List of Victims.
Here is a list of Potees victims:
John Irwin, chief of police; wounded
in left hand.
Alexander Johnson, face filled with
shot.
Mrs. Charles Mcdonnell.
Bud" Mcpherson. brother-in-law;
shot in the lungs.
William II. Miller, brOther-in-law;
both eyes shot out; may die.
John H. Potee. brother; shot through
both knees; may die.
Frank Schelezki. policeman; wound
ed in breast and face.
William NJ. Smith, relative; shot in
hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
REPUBLICANS OF SENATE
AND HOUSE TO CAUCUS
Selection of Congressional Committee
for Fall Campaign to Be Made
April 4.

Washington, March PA joint eau
Gus of republican members of the sen
ate and house was called today to be
held in the hall OF the house April 4
for the purpose of selecting a congress
sional committee to serve during the
campaign of 1906. The call is signed
by Senator Allison and Representative
Hepburn. chairmen of the caucus COM
mittees of the senate and house.
Representative Dawson of Iowa is
being discussed by republican leaders
to succeed Representative Overstreet
of Indiana as secretary of the commit
tee 1t is generally conceded that
Representative Sherman of New York
will be named chairman of the commit
tee and Representative Tawney of
Minnesota is still the most discussed
candidate for vice chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
EPlT0ME OF DOiNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, d. c., March 24.-Follow-
ing is brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed.
ings in both houses of congress:
SENATE-Mr. Spooner concluded his
speech on the railroad rate bill in the
senate and Mr.. Tillman replied to his
arguments. The fortiiications appropri-
alton measure was taken up and passed
1t carries an appropriation of $125,0OO
for the erection of a government pow
der factory and provides for total ex-
penditure of s5.2!S.993. At 5:2O p. m
the senate went into executive session
and adjourned minutes later until
Monday.
HOUSE-The house continued discus
sion of the Legislative bill and a great
deal of friction developed. By a strict
application of the rules. Mr.. Prince of
Illinois and Mr.. Hardwick of Georgia
wrought havoc with the force of the
civil service commission wherever In
|creases of salary force We're propos-
ed. as well as other positions for which
the managers of the bill could find no
law. An amendment by Mr.. Gaines of
Tennessee providing 100000 for a pri-
vate car for the president was defeated
on a point of order. After one-third of
the bill had been considered the house
at $40 p. m. adjourned until today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
KILL PRESlDENTE
IN SONORA, MEXICO
Indians Slaughter Five Members OF
Prominent Family Within Few
Miles of Home.

Los Angeles, March 24.-News has
reached the city of the murder of five
members of the family of Pedro Meza,
presidente of La Dura in Sonora, Mex
leo. and brother-in-law of Frederick
Hartman. president of the William
Hoege company of Los Angeles. who
were massacred by Indians within a
few miles of their homes. The bodies
were left in the roadway between Or
tiZ and La Dura until a sufficient num-
Der of Mexican troops could be sent
to overawe the raiding outlaws and
bring in the victims. Those killed were
Senor Meza. his wife. and three daugh-
ters, aged is. 20 and 23. Mrs. Wenceh-
las Hoff. an old friend of Meza, Theo-
dore Hoff. "a, and three members of
the Meza family survived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Charged Grand Jury.
DECLARES NO MONEY USED
Secretary Shaw Says Congressman
Hull Received No Aid

Des Moines, Iowa, March 24.-"All
the world knows that Congressman
John A. T. Hull never got a cent from
Morgan or Rockefeller for use in his
campaign" declared Secretary Leslie
NJ Shaw in an interview. The secre-
tary's assertion was given in answer
to the accusations made by former
Secretary of State George Dobson, who
is making a campaign for the nomina-
tion in the Seventh district against
Congressman Hull. Dobson has as
serted that corporation money was
used freely in previous campaigns in
the interest of the present congress
man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
FEAR A RACE WAR
Chattanooga Citizens Ask Federal
Authorities to Drop Lynch
ing Case.
PROMISE TO PUNISH GUILTY
Supreme Court, Left to Decide, is Not
Disposed to Accede to the
Request.

Washington, ID. c., March "a On
the ground that there is danger OF a
grave race war, Chattanooga has ap'
pealed to the president and attorney
general to cease the federal prosecu'
ton of the lynchers of the negro John
son. who was hanged by mob few
hours after the supreme court OF the
United States had granted a stay oi
execution of the death sentence pass
ed by the state court.
Many kilograms signed by promi
nent and conservative citizens assert
ed that the local authorities are com
petent to deal with the situation am
that interference by federal officials
will lead to a serious race disturbance
Up at Cabinet Meeting.
The messages were carefully consid
cred at a cabinet meeting yesterday
and. while the force of the argument
was appreciated by the president ana
his official advisers, nothing could be
determined upon until the supreme
court justices were consulted. 1t is
the supreme court which is most con
cerned in the matter, as it was the af
front to the dignity and prestige o
that body, which precipitated the pres
ent state of affairs.
Attorney General Moody consulted
with Justice Harlan and other mem
bers of the court in regard to the mes
] sages from Chattanooga. The justice:
declined to agree to leave the matter
of the punishment of the local official.
and members of the mob to the loca
authorities.
Blame Sheriff.
The messages from Chattanooga fur
Their offered the assurance to the au
| thorities here that the law respecting
people of that city not only did no
approve of the lynching, but that they
believed the sheriff failed to taks
proper precautions to save the negro
| life. They also stated that the mem
bers of the mob and Sheriff ShipI
would be severely punished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Aroused Pubiic FeeIinr.
APPROVES VERDICT
AGAINST OFFICERS
President Extends No Mercy to Kirk
man and Little, Tried in
Philippines.

Washington, March 24.-The presi-
dent has approved the sentences of
court martial in the cases of First Lieu
tenant Hugh Kirkman of the Sth cav
airy, and Second Lieutenant Horace
L. Little, of the Philippine scouts, both
of whom were tried in the Philippine
islands. Kirkman was convicted on
charges of embezzlement and forgery,
and sentenced to be dismissed and
confined in the penitentiary two years.
Little was convicted on charges OF
drunkenness on duty and sentenced to
dismissal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
MORE ARE KILLED
This Time PuIajanes Give Bat
tie In PhiIippines---Gov-
ernor Missing.

Manila. March PA telegram re-
ceived by the government today from
the Island of Samara says an engage
ment occurred between the constabu-
larry and a force of fanatical Pulajanes.
Governor George Curry is reported
missing. Details are lacking.
The battle ship Wisconsin will sail
at midnight for Shanghai to join the
American fleet there. Rush orders TO
that effect were received from Rear
Admiral Train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
FOR LIFE INQUIRY IN IOWA
State Senate Committee Wants Ap-
pointment of Commission.

Des Moines, March 24.-The senate
committee on insurance has voted to
recommend a legislative commission
to investigate life insurance conditions
in Iowa and report at the next session
in 1907. The committee will have more
to do with the rehabilitation of insur-
ance laws than with the conditions of
the companies.
The senate voted to adjourn finally
on April g. 1t is believed that the leg,
slature will complete its work by the
second week in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
OLD GET-RICH-QUlCK
CONCERN DEFUNCT
Member of Turf Investment Company
of ST. Louis, Made Re-
ceiVer.

Muskogee. l. T, March 24.-Upon
the petition of several creditors of the
defunct Turf Investment company of
St. Louis. a "get-rich-quick' concern.
which failed about two years ago, ow-
ing to creditors distributed over the
country close to a million dollars,
Judge Lawrence in the federal court
here appointed as receiver for the prop
erty f. ]. Arnold, formerly an official
of the company and now in business at
Broken Arrow. /. T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
STRUNG UP FOR ASSAULT
Husband of Victim Springs Trap of
the GalloMs.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, March 24.-Curtis
Jackson, a 17-year-old negro boy, was
hanged yesterday for an assault on a
white woman. Dean Norman, husband
of the injured woman, sprung the trap,
and Mrs. Norman herself witnessed
the execution. The crime was commit
ted Feb ,, and the next day the negro
was saved from lynching only because
the sheriff ordered the arrest of the
woman's husband, who led the mob.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
STEAMERS CARGO
ON FIRE IN STORM
Titan, New York to Manchester, in
Dire Peril Off Cape
Race.

ST. Johns, N F., March 24.-The
British freight steamer, Titan, from
New York for Manchester, England. is
off Cape Race with its cargo on fire.
A furious storm is raging and it is
feared the steamer will not be able to
make its way into the harbor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Lowden Files Petition.

Springfield, H.. March 24.-Colonel
Frank o. Lowden of Oregon has filed
with the secretary of state his petition
as candidate for the nomination for
congress by the republicans of the
Thirteenth congressional district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
DRY DOCK NEARS GIBRALTAR
Dewey's Tug Potomac Arrives From
Canary Islands.

Gibraltar, March 24.-The tug Po-
tomac, one of the vessels conveying
the drydock Dewey to the Philippines,
arrived here today from Las Palmas.
Her commander said the Dewey, which
left the Canaries March Is, would pass
through the Straits of Gibraltar Sunday
or Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Folk investigates Child Labor.

st. Louis. March Ex-Governor Folk
has come to st. Louis to investigate
reports that hundreds of children be-
low IA years of age are employed in
St Louis factories by virtue of per-
mission granted by truant officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
But That is About All
HadIey Worms Out
of Him.
HEARD AT new YORK
Defendants Attorneys, How
ever, Consent to important
Entry in Records.

New York, March 24.-Henry H.
Rogers, vice president of the Standard
Oil company, was the first witness to-
day in the investigation by Attorney
General Hadley of Missouri who is
seeking to oust the Standard Oil COM
pany of Indiana and companies alleged
to be allied with it from doing business
in Missouri.
Not Familiar with Conditions.
Rogers said he was a stockholder in
the Standard Oil company of Indiana,
but was not familiar with the detailed
conditions of the sale of oil in Missouri,
and did not own or control any stock
in the Waters-Pierce company.
Henrd of Van Buren,.
He said he had heard of n. n. Van
Buren. and understood the latter was
a son-in-law of John b. Archboid. He
did not think II. NJ. Tilford was a di-
rector of the Indiana company. He be-
lieved he was connected with the Con-
tinental Oil company with an Office at
26 Broadway, New York.
Has No Knowledge.
Rogers said he had no knowledge
that the business of the Indiana com
pany was controlled in Missouri by any
trade committee with offices at 20
Broadway and denied he had any con
nection with the details of the business
of selling and refining petroleum i'm
Missouri. that part of the business be-
ing controlled and managed by others.
conferred with MOHat.
He said ID. A. Moffat is president OF
the Standard Oil company of Indiana.
with offices at 2G Broadway, at which
place he had held a conference with
Moffat on business connected with the
Indiana company.
Let on for the Day.
After some further examinatiC.i Had.
ley said pending the production Of ccr-
tain papers in connection with the sub
ject, he would suspend Rogers exam
ination for the day. AS Rogers left
the stand he thanked Attorney Gen.
eral Hadley for his courtesy.
A Rockefeller Next.
William G.. Rockefeller, son of VIII
liam Rockefeller. was called 10 the
stand. He said he is assistant treas
urer of the Standard company of New
Jersey, and resides in New York City.
The witness denied he had any con-
nection with the Standard company of
Indiana, also that he had any knowl-
edge of any reports having been made
by anyone at 26 Broadway concerning
the business of the Waters-Pierce Oil
company, Republic Oil company. or
Standard Oil of Indiana
Makes More DeniaIs.
He denied he is director of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey.
or a stockholder in either or any of
the Standard Oil companies. or that ne
had any knowledge of the business ar-
fairs of the three correspondent COM
panies. The hearing then adjourned
until Monday.
Admit the OwnershIp.
New York, March 24.-Counsel for
the Standard Oil company at the in
vestigation being conducted by Attor-
ney General Hadley of Missouri. agreed
to have noted on the records of the
hearing the admission that the stock
of the Republic Oil company and the
Waters-Pierce Oil company of Indiana
is held in trust by the Standard Oil
company Of New Jersey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Mavor of Omaha Dies.

Omaha March 24-Frank Z. Moores.
aged &C, mayor of Omaha, died
yesterday afternoon after an i'll
ness of several months. He was serv-
ing the last year of his third term as
mayor and had long been prominent
in the republican party of the city and
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Sue FOR MILLIONS
Mutual Life Company Attorneys
Seek Recovery OF
So, 37o,24l.66
FROM TnEFORMER PRESIDENT
jerome Challenges Judge to Issue War
rant for Arrest of George
w. Perkins.

New York, March 24-The complain:
in the Mutual Life Insurance company s
suit against Richard A. McCurdy has
been served on the defendants coun-
sci, De Lancey Nicoll of Nicoll, Anable
& Lindsay.
The Mutual seeks to recover from
the former president $3,370. .341 &C. with
| interest, as damages for his ''unfaith-
| fulness and neglect
Fix Responsibility for Waste.
Mr.. McCurdy personally is held re-
| sponsible for practically all the waste
that has been uncovered in the Mu-
tual. If he did not know of the extra
ordinary expenditures made he was,
the company alleges, negligent in the
discharge of his duties and therefore
liable
The complaint served is only one of
eight that will be served in actions be-
gun by the company against the for
mer president, his son, Robert H. Nc
Curdy, and the members of the Metro
politan agency firm of C. H. Raymond
& Co. who include eX-President Nc
Curdys son-in-law. Louis A. Thebaud.
jerome Challenges Judge.
New York, March 24-District At
torney Jerome challenged Judge O'Sul-
livan yesterday TO issue a warrant for
the arrest of George w. Perkins, part
ner of J. p. Morgan, as a thief. The
district attorney declared that inciden.
tally the test would determine whether
Postmaster General George B. Cortel-
YOU and Cornelius n. Bliss were re
ceivers of stolen goods and were
felons
Mr.. Jerome pledged himself to make
a vigorous prosecution to determine
whether a crime had been committed
when Mr.. Perkins. as vice president
of the New York Life Insurance COM
pany, contributed $4,000 of its money
to the republican national committee,
of which Mr.. Cortelyou was chairman
and Mr. Bliss treasurer. Judge O'Sulli-
van refused to cooperate with the dis
trict attorney as the latter proposed.
Charged Grand Jury.
This remarkable challenge was made
after Judge OSullivan had given
charge to the members of the grand
jury declaring that it was their duty
to determine from the evidence placed
before them whether or not the Off
cialS Of the life insurance companies
had been guilty of crime in contribut-
ing money of the companies to the
campaign funds of political party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Indian outlaws Have Iona Start.

Oaks, Ind. T., March 24.-The three
Wickliffe Indian outlaws, who are be-
ing sought by numerous posses, have
crossed the Illinois river and are head.
ed for Lees Creek, wild mountainous
country west of Stillwell. settled al
most entirely with full blood Chero-
KEGS. This gives them a long start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
Twenty Years for Lawyer.

New York, March 24.-Henry Huff
man Browne, the lawyer who was re-
Gently convicted of forgery in the first
degree, was sentenced to serve 90
years in prison
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-24
AID FOR NIAGARA
Urgent Need of Immediate Action
to Save Falls Told
Congress.
COMMISSION MAKES REPORT
Prince Gives Lower House a Tedious
Day With Enforcement of
Rules.

Falls are to be preserved as one of the
wonders of the world immediate action
by the United States and Canada is re-
quired, according to findings of the
American members of the information
al waterways commission, which has
for the past year been studying condi-
tions at the falls and in tributary
Great Lakes.
Legislation Suggested.
This report was submitted to
congress by Secretary Taft with a let
ter calling attention to the urgency of
the cause Legislation is a suggestion
that will put a stop to further deple-
ton of the falls and at the same time
nflict the least possible injury upon
important interests now depending
upon the water power of Niagara
river.
Takes Up Anti-HazinE Bill.
Washington, March 24-The house
unanimously adopted a rule making it
a special order at 2 today to consider
the senate anti-hazing bill.
Provides for Powder Factory.
Washington, March 24.-Spooner
yesterday concluded his speech in the
senate on the railroad bill and the for
tifcations appropriation bill was taken
up and passed. The bill carries an ap-
preparation of 1925. 900 for the erection
of a powder mandatory, and Daniels
spoke at length in support of the pro-
vision He declared the nation was at
the mercy of the powder trust and urg-
ed the amendment should be adopted
as a safeguard. AS passed, the bill
carried an appropriation of $5,27S,993
Tillman spoke on the rate bill sug-
gesting the interstate commerce COM
mittee should have authority to enjoin
railroads from increasing their rates.
He said the suggestion has been made
by a 'cornfield lawyer" in Oklahoma.
Tried To Go With Brakes On.
Washington. March 24.-The house
again endeavored to legislate with
brakes on The result was some fric-
tion and heat, and speed in considering
the legislative bill was correspOndingly
slow The debate threw many side
lights on the rules of the house and
the vigorous application to the bill in
hand by Prince of Illinois and Hard
wick of Georgia wrought havoc with
the force of the civil service commits
sion wherever the increases of salary
or force were proposed, as well as 9th
er positions for which managers of the
bill could find no statute law.
Prince Enforced Rules.
The particular rule invoked provides
no appropriation bill shall be reported
which contains new legislation, or pro-
vides for salaries not authorized by
law. Prince wanted to see what it was
to have rules enforced and Tawney re-
torted with the statement that spe-
cial rule which would be brought later
would put back all items struck out.
About one-third of the bill has been
considered.