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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
|IS HARD PRESSED
Standard Oil Company 5ested at
Every Turn by the Pros
ecution
~ FINDLAY, OHIO, TRIAL
Testimony Given Under Immunity Es
tabIishes Non-Compettion With
Certain Firms.

Findlay. Ohio, Oct. 12.-One defeat
after another for the defense marks
the progress of the trial of the Stand
ard Oil company of Ohio. So far the
prosecution has travelled along a path
of roses and all the developments are
in its favor.
Most important of the evidence
brought out showed the ownership of
the Manhattan Oil company of Ohio
to be in the General Industrial Devel-
opment company. limited, of London,
Eng, and also that the Manhattan
which buys and pipes crude oil, does
not compete with the Standard. but
does compete with Independent COM
panies.
Was "Immunized.'
These facts were brought out in the
testimony of F. T. Cuthbert, president
of the Manhattan. A similar criminal
suit to that on trial is pending against
his company and he testified under the
order of the court, which renders him
immune from future criminal prosecu-
ton. This course was taken at the
suggestion of the prosecution upon the
appeal of Mr.. Cuthbert to the court for
protection.
Court to Adjourn.
Findlay, Ohio, Oct. 12.-With the un-
derstanding that the court would ad-
journ at noon today until Monday the
trial of the Standard Oil company of
Ohio for conspiracy against trade was
begun by the state putting County Re
corder Bloom of Hancock county on
the stand. He identified records of GER
tain deeds transferring land to the
Standard.
Oil Inspector Witness.
B. c. Schaffer. deputy oil inspector.
described the manner of testing oil.
The Standard, he said. had distrib-
uting plant located in Findlay on land
identified by the deed of record previ-
ously read as the property of the
Standard company. The company has
four tanks, three for that number of
grades of oil and one for gasoline. This
oil is retailed in tank wagons, Schaffer
said oil came from the Solar Re
fning company at Lima
Gets from Another Company.
At Upper Sandusky the witness said
the Standard received its oil for re-
tail from the Standard refinery at
Cleveland. On cross examination
Schaffer said his territory as inspector
covered several surrounding counties
and that he inspected the oils of all
the companies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
THIEF SUED FOR $4,000
BY FARMER HE INJURED
John wiPf of Omaha Files Unique Suit
Against Man He Nabbcd Az
ter Being Shot.

Omaha, Oct. 12.-Unarmed and un-
aided, John Wipf, a wealthy farmer
living near here, pursued a burglar in
the face of a rain of bullets a week
ago, captured him, spurned his offer
of 81 400 to be set free and turned him
over TO the authorities Yesterday
Wipf began a suit for $4,000 damages
against the burglar because of injuries
inflicted by his bullets. The case is
considered unique in the legal annals
of this or any other state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Anti.ttcrsethief Men Meet.

Springfield, H.. Oct. 12.-The state
order of the Anti-Horsethief associa-
tion held its oath annual meeting IN
tins city yesterday. Reports of sub
ordinate orders were heard and officers
elected for the ensuing year. One hun
dred twenty-seven delegates were pres
ent. C. NJ. Shepard of Sangamon coun-
ty was reelected president Delegates
were chosen to attend the national con-
vention. which will be- held at Enid.
Okla. next year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
ANOTHER SUBWAY
HORROR AVERTED
Cavein of Section of Big Tunnel at
Paris Near Scene of Form
cr Disaster.

Paris. Oct. 12.-Thirty-six yards of
the Metropolitan subway near Buttes
Chaumont park, the section necessary
to complete the belt around Paris, sud
denly caved in today. Widest excite
ment followed, as it was feared that
neighboring houses would crumble;
but by the order of the police the build
ings were hastily and safely emptied.
The section caved in is close to the
place where the Metropolitan disaster
of 1908 occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
CHICAGO LAND AT $1,000 AN INCH
PosToFFIcE CASHIER SHORT
Loss of $4,000 at Kansas City Charged
to Carelessness.

Washington, Oct 12.-First Assist
ant Postmaster General Hitchcock has
admitted that his inspection of the Kan
sas City postofficc has disclosed short
age of about $4,000 in the cashiers ac-
counts. The position has been filed by
the postmasters son, Harry Harris.
The inspectors reported the shortage
of about $4,000 in the cashiers ac-
counts. The position has been filled by
the postmaster's son. Harry Harris.
The inspectors reported the shortage
was due to carelessness and loose
methods of conducting the cashiers Of
fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
UNCLE OF MRS. WILLIAM
M'ENIRY PASSES AWAY
Thomas CIeary, Caretaker of Equitable
Life Building, Drew. Salary
of $4,000.

New York, Oct. 12.-Thomas Cleary,
formerly an alderman and said to be
the highest salaried janitor in New
York, if not i'll the world, is dead Of
Brights disease. AS caretaker of the
Equitable Life Assurance society build
ing at 120 Broadway, Cleary received 4
salary of $4,000 a year.
Mr.. Cleary was an uncle of Mrs. VIII
liam McEniry of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
rraiIs Girl 10 Coast; EIope.

Los Angeles, oct. 12.-Hsying resign
ed a good position in Illinois to follow
his sweetheart TO the Pacific coast, Cy-
rus T. Woods and Miss Jessie Morse.
elopers. are at the Wlstaria hotel. Mon
rovia, and some one has hung placard.
Just married" under their window
Both young people were raised In Wa
terman, ILL.,. but last April Miss Morse
came here for her health, and the faith
full Woods followed her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
DEBT ENTIRELY WIPED OUT
Cheering Report from American Board
of Foreiqn Missions.

North Adams, Mass, Oct 12.-The
annual meeting of the American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
which has been in session since Tues
day. came TO close today The meet
ing has been a great success. One of
the most gratifying announcements
made was the debt which has been
hanging over the board for several
years is entirely wiped out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
TAFT is RETURNING HOME:
MARINES ARE WITHDRAWN
bents of state offices were renominated
by acclamation
REBEL ARABS SUCCESSFUL
Have Little Difficulty Defeating Un
willing Turkish Foe.

Constantinople, Oct 12.-The rebel
lion against Turkish rule in the prov
ince of Yemen, Arabia, shows no signs
of subsiding, and whenever a pitched
battle is fought the rebellious Arabs
seem to be victorious over the unwiil-
ing Turkish conscripts sent to subdue
them. Severe fighting has occurred in
the district of Air, in which the Turks
were routed with a loss of 40 killed
and 90 wounded. The casualties of the
Arabs are estimated at 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
JAPS TROUBLE MAKERS?
Said to Have Sent Emissaries to Pro-
woke Excuse for Invasion.

Rome, Oct. 12.-Newspapers here
publish a private letter from Toxic
stating numerous japanese emissaries
have been sent TO the Island of Java,
Dutch East India. with the mission of
creating incidents to justify Japanese
naval expeditions. II is reported the
Dutch authorities are much alarmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
REN0MINATE ALL OFFICERS
Rhode Island Republicans Endorse
RooseveIt's Policies.

Providence, r. l., Oct. 12.-The plat
form adopted by the republican state
convention here endorses Roosevelt 5
administration, commends the state ad-
ministration for its honesty, efficiency,
and heartily approves Roosevelt's dec
larations on tariff reform. Governor
Utter and all the other present incum-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
PEACE IN SAN DOMINGO
Insurgents viii Surrender and General
Iinardo to Be Governor

Washington, Oct. 12.-Cables receiv-
er here from San Domingo state an
agreement has been reached between
the government and insurgent forces
in the neighborhood of Monte Christi
whereby the insurgents will Surrender
TO the government today. General Lii
mardo. who conducted the campaign of
President Caceas, viii become governor
of Monte Christi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Women Escape from Fire.

New York. Oct 12.-Women and
girls to the number of $50, employed in
various tailoring shops in a five-story
brick building in the WILLIAMSBURG
section Of Brooklyn, escaped from
their work rooms by means of fire lad
ders today when the building caught
fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
PEOPLE ARM TO FIGHT THUGS
Citizens Of Frisco Take Steps to Curb
Footpads Reiqn.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 12.-Citizens
of San Francisco are arming themselves
TO resist thugs and fOotpads who have
become so bold under the inefficient
city administration. Never was there
such a demand for reyolvers as now.
On Tuesday one firm made the unprece-
dented sale Of over 6,10O revolvers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
No Spelling Reform for Them.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 12.-At the
final business session of the United
Spanish War Veterans suggestion
that the simplified method of spelling
be used in the preparation of the Off
cial documents of the Organization was
rejected practically unanimously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Troops to be Left as the
Guardians of Peace
in Cuba.
DINNER FOR FUNSTON
Old Comrades Honor GeneraI---
Rebel Leaders Granted
Conference.

Havana, Oct. - The provisional
government will have nothing to do
with the equestion of the sovereignty of
the Isle of Pines. or the separation of
the government of the island from the
rest of the Cuban republic
The executive authority of the United
States already has declared that the
Isle of Pines belongs TO Cuba, and has
embodied that affirmation in a treaty
conceding the sovereignty of the island
to Cuba. and this treaty is now pending
ratification in the American senate.
The entire matter being one for the ad-
judication Of the state department, the
provisional government, which is who'll
~ under the war department, will not
mix therein.
Pay of COngressmen stopped.
Governor Taft has decided that the
pay Of the Cuban senators and con-
gressmeu be stopped with Oct I. when
the Palma government ceased. He will
decree the congress to be in recess
until the question of its status is set
tied.
Taft Coming Home.
ne DdllleSnlD lOulSldDd VIII IedNe
here tomorrow afternoon for Norfolk.
via Key West. with Governor Taft and
his party ON board. The Louisiana will
be accompanied by the battleship Nir-
ginia. with General Frederick Funston
on board. The battleship New Jersey
and the cruiser Minneapolis sail for
the north today followed shortly by
the cruiser Newark. The cruiser Brook
| lyn and the battleshp Texas will re-
main here
With the arrival in Cuba of addition
al army forces. the marines now here
will be gradually withdrawn.
TAFT 90 Have Conference.
Havana. oct 12.-Secretary Taft
will hold an important conference this
afternoon with committee of eight
appointed TO represent the insurgents
during the recent peace negotiations.
and also General Guerra and other
military leaders Of the revolution, who
requested the audience. Their pur-
pose, il is believed, is to obtain from
Taft an idea of the intentions of the
provisional government, especially
with reference to political appoint
ments and the time for holding new
elections
Dinner for Funston.
General Funston will be a guest this
g,r,,f,., g,-.,t-gI1 Jf,,,,.r -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Real Estate on Wabash Avenue
Leased SO Years at $780,
600 a Front Foot.

Chicago, Oct 12.-John V. Steger,
president of the Steger & Sons Piano
Manufacturing company, established
the highest figure ever placed upon
frontage in Chicago when he leased
property at the northwest corner of
Wabash avenue and Jackson boule-
ward on a basis of $4,000 front foot
or $272,72 square foot yesterday.
Runs 90 Years.
The lease vas executed to Mr.. Ste
ger by the heirs of Mrs. Hannah Hor-
ner and is for 80 years at yearly rent
al of $4,000 or per cent upon val
uation OF S75O.O0o. The property has
a frontage of 25.14 feet on Wabash av-
enue and 10 on Jackson boulevard.
The lease begins May l. 1911. and It
will eventually be improved by the
erection Of a store and Office building
to cost $250.000.
Establishes Price.
This is regarded by real estate men
as phenomenal transaction. chiefly
because of the high ground rental. and
it established a price for Wabash ay-
enue property which doubtless will be
the standard for years TO come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
WAS NOT IN ROCK ISLAND
Steal Steam Roller from Police Station
at Terre Haute

Terre Haute, Ind, Oct. PA 12-ton
road roller, which four horses are re-
quired to haul. was stolen from a shed
at the side of police headquarters and
found later ON fiat car in the Evans
Vile & Terre Haute railroad yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Kings Daughters in Session.

Joliet, ILL.,, Oct. 12.-- The Kings
Daughters in state convention here de-
voted the day to- routine business An
address was given by Miss Jennie NJ
Greenwood of st. Louis, secretary of
the conference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Negro Murderer Hanqed.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Daniel Francis.
colored, aged 40, was hanged at the
county Jail today for the murder of his
wife, Martha, and her business part
ner, Mary S. Croggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
NationnIs slight Favoritc.

1t was announced before the game
the probable pitchers would be AItrUcll
of the Americans. and Brown of the
Nationals. Betting this morning favor
ed the National slightly but the odds
were so close they amounted to little
more than even money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
More People View Game Between
Sox and Cubs Than on
Former Days.
DRAWN OUT BY WEATHER
Fourth Contest on Grounds of the
American esguers-Altrock
VS.. Brown.
AT THE END OF THE SEVENTH
INNING THE SCORE WAS TO o
IN FAVOR OF THE CUBS.

Chicago. Oct. 12.-The fourth ball
game of the championship series be
tween the National and American
leagues is being played today on the
grounds Of the latter club before the
largest crowd that has yet Witnessed
the contests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
weather scasonabie.

The disagreeabIe weather of the last
four days gave way today to some
thing like normal October conditions
and it was possible TO sit still fer
few innings without courtiug pneumO-
nj
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12
Taft 20 Have Conference
Dinner for Funston.

General Funston will be guest this
evening at a farewell dinner to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-12

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
BULL MOOSE COMES TO TOWN
Tormented by Flies, Big Animal Wan.
ders Into Duluth.

DULUTH, Mimi, July "A large
bull moose wandered into the fashion,
able residence district of Edison, in Du-
luth. He was first seen at Eighteenth
avenue east and Jefferson street He
then went west toward the business
section and paused to stand on the
vacant lot adjoining John Millen's
house at Tenth avenue east and Su-
periOr street for five minutes.
He passed st. Lukes hospital on
Ninth avenue and continued west on
Second street, and was seen on the
courthouse lawn at Sixth avenue east
and Second street
1t is not known what became of the
moose, but several persons later re-
ported to police headquarters of hav-
ing seen it. 1t is supposed the moose
was tormented with flies in the woods
and was getting away from them.
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the building and ransacked the store.
Afterward it stoned the house of the
project. The project gave notice by
telephone to the governor of Quere-
taro, who ordered 200 rurales to the
scene. The priest and his followers,
upon learning that the troops We're
marching in that direction, immedi-
ately repaired to the church and be-
gan to say prOpers. 1t was while pray
ing that the rurales arrived and Gre
ated a sensation by entering the
church and arresting the worshipers
and the priest, who offered resistance.
He was brought down from the altar
and placed under arrest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
COMMITTEE WON'T INTERFERE.
MIR. Perkins Suggestion Hailed at
Washington as Confession of Defeat.

WASHINGTON, d. c., July THE
republican nationtl committee will not
interfere in the Iowa mix-up, as sug-
gested by Editor Perkins in his letter
to Governor Cummins. 1t can be
stated on the highest authority that
Postmaster General COrtelyou, as
chairman of the national committee,
will refuse to act as mediator should
Governor Cummns agree to submit
the question of contested delegates to
him, something that Governor Cum
minis is not likely to do.
Perkins suggestion is hailed here by
the Cummins men as a confession Of
defeat and a last desperate move to
save himself, trusting that, through
the influence of the state organization,
which the standpatters control, they
could get the best of the decision.
Mr. Cortelyou refused to act as me-
diator for the warning factions in
Tennessee, and it is known that he
holds the same views about the Iowa
situation and will keep hands off,
even though both sides ask his assist
ance as peacemaker.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
ELOPES WITH REDSKIN.
Young Vienna Woman infatuated With
Buffalo Bill Brave.

VIENNA, July Miss Aurelia
Bernstein, 16 years old, we'll matured
and educated, possessed of small for
tune, has eloped with an American In
dian.
Fraulien Aurelia's mother refuses to
be consoled by the fact that the man
who ran off with her daughter is of
ancient lineage His forefathers for
merly owned miles of private lands and
forests.
In word, Aurelia, of most roman
tic turn of mind, is infatuated with
James Spotal, a young Indian in Buff
falo Bills Wild West show.
After three weeks play here, the
show left for Budapest. Miss Aurelia
vanished at the same time.
Mrs. Bernstein received a letter from
the fond Aurelia, reading:
Dear Mamma: You will be the
cause of great misfortune if you send
the police after me. James wants me
forever If you do not give me up 1
will poison myself with some stuff
James has given me-the stuff with
which the Indian fellow poisOns his
arrows"
The mother, much alarmed, begged
the police to end their search for All
relia
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
NEW INDUSTRIES.
Fifteen Million Dollar Company t
Make Denatured Alcohol.

NEW YORK, July THE recent
act of congress which removes the
internal revenue from denatured alco-
hol has developed a new industry IN
the south New York and southern
capitalists have just completed in
Wall street the organization of a $780,
100000 company to manufacture de-
natured alcohol from the fiber Of the
cotton stalk. Harvie Jordan, presi-
dent of the Southern Cotton associa-
ton, is president; S. F. B. Morse Vica
president and Arthur F. Kales secre-
tary and treasurer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
SABBATH BILL MUCH MODIFIED.
Canadian Government Bends Some
what to Popular Outcry Of Quebec.

Canadian Government Bends Some
what to Popular Cutlery Of Quebec.
OTTAWA, Ont, July THE Lord s
day bill. which has been in committee
of the whole in the house of commons
for the last week, met with such UNI
expected opposition from government
supporters as to threaten it's passage
The government finally decided to
bend to the popular cutlery from Que
bee province and accepted several
amendments, notably one exempting
all street railways from the operation
of the bill The clause respecting
amusements and open parks has been
modified. Provincial legislators are
given the right to alter or add to the
provisions respecting work on the
Lords day.
The bill infringed so much upon the
common customs in Quebec that this
amendment was essential to secure it's
passage through the commons.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
Southern Pacific viii Soon Under.
lake Big Feat.
REMOVE WATER FROM YUMA BASIN
COLORADO RIVER DOING DAMAGE
TO cOMPANY's RoADBED IN
THAT SECTION.

DENVER, Colo, July PROF. L. C
Hill, chief of the government reclama.
ton service in Arizona, states that the
Southern Pacific railroad will soon be.
gin the task Of draining the great in.
land sea that is now forming in the
Yuma basin in Arizona. The under
taking is without parallel in the his.
tory of railroading in this or any other
country.
The Colorado river has broken
through its banks in Arizona The
course of the river has been diverted
by this break and the whole volume
of water, practically, is pouring
through the break and settling in the
Yuma basin. 1t has already washed
out 200 miles of Southern Pacific
tracks, besides other damage An area
of $50 square miles in extent is COW
will be fioated to hte gap in the river
bank fastened with piles and weighted
with rock. When these dams are built
high enough the water will be turned
back into its natural channel.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
Did You Notice It?

The Astoria & Columbia Railroad
Co.'S latest souvenir Post Book, con-
tanning II half-tone views of Clatsop
Beach and other points of interest
along it's line between Portland and
Seaside is making the hit Of the sea-
son. Everybody wants it, and you will
have to place your order early to avoid
the rush. Mailed free upon applica-
ton to J. c. Mayo, G. P. A., Astoria,
Or, or c. A Stewart, Agent, 24S Alder
ST., Portland, Ore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07

DR.. N. G. Blalock has NOT RE-
TIRED from practice, as has been re-
ported. He is in perfect health. AL
though he has been "chloroformed' he
still lives and will be found in his Of
flee in the Reece-Winans Bldg, Walla
Walla, from s to II a. m. and from
to and to 8 p. m. where he would
be pleased to meet his old friends and
patrons and all others who need medi-
cal or surgical attention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07

HarrodSburg courtroom when he was
arraigned for an alleged assault on
his neighbor, Farmer G. B. Brown.
Colonel Jack was fined l cent and
costs for his fun. Brown, it was
ing the colonel an ugly name and he
was fined s13. Having pity on his am
tagonist and acknowledging that he
had begun the trouble, Colonel Jack
asked permission to pay both fines and.
this being granted, the chairman of the
state racing commission gave his
check to the clerk
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
Charged With Section.

MEAlCO CITY. July Father Gar
cia and several of his followers howe
been arrested in the state of Oueretaro
ana placed in Jail charged with sedi-
ton. The priest summoned men of b,s
parish together and led them into the
store of Jose Rodriguez, who is a
strong supporter of the existing gov
eminent of Mexico. The mob wrecked
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-07
Jack Chinn Pays Fine.

LEXINGTON, KY, July Col.
Jack P Chnn was the hero in the
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