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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
WILL NOT DISMISS
WITHOUT A CAUSE
Are to Be Kept on PayroIIs
Long as Possible.

Washington, April 12.-General r. E.
Brown. commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army, Corporal Tanner, past com
and various local Off
cials Of the organization, called on
President Roosevelt yesterday in ref
eTence to the alleged dismissal from
government departments of many vet
erans of the civil war, or their widows,
for no other cause than old age. Some
time ago the president took up this
question at a cabinet meeting and gave
instructions that discrimination against
veterans or their widows should cease.
During the call of Brown and his
friends the president informed them OF
the instructions he had given and as
sured them the old soldiers should be
cared for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
SLUR ON ARMY UNIFORM
TO BE RESENTED IN COURT
Attorney General Asked if There is
Any Way to Prosecute Owner
of Rink

Washington, April 12.-The war de-
partment is determined to carry ouc
the effort to remove the slur upon the
uniform of the American soldier by
the decision last January of local
magistrate at Plattsburg, \. Y, that
Sergeant Higgins and the soldiers who
accompanied him when they were re-
fused admission TO a public skating
rink. had no case warranting the i'm
position of a penalty upon the propri-
etors of the place.
Acting Secretary Oliver yesterday
wrote TO the attorney general asking
his help in the prosecution of this case.
The attorney general is requested 10
give an opinion upon the point wheta-
er the local magistrate having declared
that the keepers of the rink were MT
subject to penal punishment, they still
can be reached by a suit for monetary
damages.
In case of an affirmative answer, the
department of justice is requested tn
authorize the proper attorney for the
United States to appear for the so.-
diers in the prosecution of the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
Administration is Endorsed.
SAN CARLO OPERA co.
TOO MUCH FOR ULLMAN
Racetrack Gambler Gives Way to Men
tai Strain Resulting from Inter.
est in Venture.

San Francisco. April 12.-Broken in
health by worries caused by the trou-
bles of the San Carlo Opera company
of which he was the angel" Joe Ull-
man, the famous horseman and book
maker, will be taken east today and
placed in a sanitarium for the insane.
His case is considered almost HOPELESS.
- When Gilmdn reached here with the
company, two weeks ago. he was plac.
ed in room at the hotel and trained
nurse was put in charge of him. He
grew more violent and a few days la
ter was transferred to a sanitarium in
Oakland, where he has remained since.
Ullman, who is 50 years old, has
been for the last 20 years among the
leading racetrack bOokmakers operat.
ing in this country. He was the owner
of several gambling establishments in
New York and a rival of Richard Cal.
field at Saratoga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
LEAVES HIGH POST IN EGYPT
Lord Cromer, for Years Consul General
of England on Nile, Resigns.

London, April 12.-Foreign Secretary
Grey made the most unexpected an
nouncement in parliament yesterday
that Lord Cromer, Great Britain's plen-
ipotentiary on the Nile, had resigned
1t has been known for some time that
the health of Lord Cromer. who has
been British agent and consul general
in Egypt since 1888, was affected, but
there was no idea when he issued his
vouminous report on the progress of
the administrative departments of the
Egyptian govnment early this month
that his retirement was impending.
Secretary Grey, on making the an.
nouncement, and ex-Premier Balfour
who followed him, spoke with deel
emotion of Lord Cromer's unexamDled
services to the empire. and voiced the
nations regret at his leaving his pos
during such a difficult period, the for
eign secretary declaring that it was
| the greatest personal loss the public
service of the country could suffer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
DISAGREEMENT REPORTED AT 4:3l P. M.
Men Haggard and Worn From Long Struggle to
Save State Expense of Another Leng
and Tresome Trial

would have to pass another night in
doubt and anxiety was received with
keen disappointment.
Jury's Attitude a Mystery.
Last night was the second night that
the jury had been locked up in the bare
jury room, whose only furniture is a
long table and some hard chairs. Con-
trary to what has occurred at many
other famous murder trials. no infor-
nation leaked out of the jury room re-
garding the attitude of the jurors to-
wards conviction or acquittal that could
be regarded as in the least reliable.
Various rumors were afloat Most of
them had it that the jury stood 10 to 2
or to 3 for conviction, but on investi
CATION it proved that all of the rumors
were nothing better than guesses.
Soon after it was announced that the
jury was to be shut up for the night
Thaw mas taken from the pen back to
his cell. AS he left the pen he handed
out to the reporters this note:
''It is a great satisfaction that all of
my family continue we'll. | regret that
SO many officials and others have SO
much extra work. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
Two Principal Firms to
Control Output ct
the World,
SAYS NEW YORK PAPER
King LeOpOld, Rockefeller, 6 Ryan
and Many 0tAgfs Are
lmpiicated,

New York, April 12-The Herald 10
day says negotiaJips are now under
way for the fornlaifpn of world wide
rubber trust.by the consolidation of the
United States Rubber company and the
Internationat Rabber company which
controls vast Sources of the raw pro-
duct in Mexico and Congo
Big INTERESTS Involved.
In the company there will be repre-
sented such hsinterests as King Leopold
of Belgium.s John d. Rockefeller j..
Thomas f. Ryan, the Guggenheim syn
dicate, Firsb National bank, Senator
n. w Aldrich, B. NJ Baruch, A. y.
Brady, and Gelonel Samuel p. Colt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
BUTCHER WORkMEN'S DEMANDS MAY
AGAIN RESULT IN A MEAT TIEUP

Chicago, April 12.- Butcher work
men who tied up the meat packing in
dustry throughout the country in 1904
and who finally suffered defeai in the
struggle, have been organizing for sew
eral months and it is said are about TO
present demands to the packers. The
packing house butchers in South Oma-
ha, st. Louis, East St Louis, ST. Jo-
seph and to certain extent in Kan
sas City and st. Paul, are Joined with
the Chicago butchers in the movement.
A meeting of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butchers Workmen of
America, is to be held in New York
| April p, for the purpose of fixing =
date for concerted action in presenting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12

the demands. Joseph A. Masterson of
New York, second vice president of the
butchers organization, is in Chicago
comforting with President Michael DON
nelly. Mr.. Donnelly last night said
that the butchers union was in better
shape now than at any time since the
last big strike. AT that time the union
was almost completely disorganized Oh
account of the dissatisfaction among
its members over the terms of settle
ment, but according to Mr.. Donnelly
three-fourths of the skilled. butchers
employed by the packers have again
joined forces to better their working
conditions. Mr.. Donnelly declined Il
state. however, the demands that will
be made on the employers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
CabIegram From Zelaya
Head Of Nicaraguan
Government.
BUT REPORTS CONFLICT
Victorious Troops Continue
Their March Through Con-
quered Territory.

New Orleans, April 12.-According
to cablegram received by officials of
the Fruit Dispatch company today,
President Bonilla. of Honduras, yester-
day surrendered to the Nicaraguan
forces. The cablegram was from Ma
nagua, Nicaragua, and was signed by
President Zelaya.
Capture Town.
San Salvador, April 12.-The town of
COrquin. Honduras, was captured by
President BOnilla's forces yesterday.
General CaTcamO, commanding the at
tacking force, is advancing into the in
terror of Honduras. Bonilla's forces
occupy many other towns in Honduras.
RcvoIutiOnists Di.band.
The revolutionary forces of Honduras
are disbandmg. Many families have
reached this city, fleeing from the out
RACES of the invading army. Salvador
has over $4,000 men under arms and
can place a larger army in the field to
repel any aggression. Peace in the in
terror of Salvador is assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
BREWER PABST AUTO VICTIM
Milwaukee Millionaire and Athletic In
structor's Wife Injured.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 12.-Freder-
ick Pabst. a millionaire brewer. and
Mrs. Leon Barnickel. wife of well
known athletic instructor, were seri-
ously hurt last night in an auto acci-
dent. Both are at Trinity hospital, but
will recover. They were run down by
a trolley car. Mrs. Barnickel was
thrown to the pavement, while Mr..
Pabst remained in his wrecked auto
and was dragged $50 feet over the mud
dy pavement. Both were picked up
unconscious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
TO IND|CT
Congressman FaVrot of Louis
lana Goes Free by Grand
,Jury's Act
AFTER KILLING OLD FRIEND
UnWritten Law Held Sufficient Defense
Will Take Scat at Next Ses-
sion.

Baton Rouge, La, April 12.- The
grand jury of the district court of East
Baton Rouge parish refused yesterday
to find an indictment against Congress
man George X FavrOt. who on Nov. I,
the day after he had been elected to
congress, defeating Colonel Sam Rob
ertsOn, the senior democratic member
of the house, shot and killed DIR. r. H.
hldr!ch, a physician of Baton Rouge.
for a remark that DR.. Aldrich is alleged
20 nave made about Mrs. Favrot.
Go by "Unwritten Law
The "unwritten law" was successful
ly appealed to before the grand jury,
and not a true bill was returned. Con
gressman Favrot was Immediately re-
leased from Jail, where he has been
since the tragedy
Favrot was judge of the district
court, and after killing DR.. Aldrich he
sent in his resignation to Governor
Blanchard. The grand Jury which he
had appointed when judge of the dis
trict court indicted him on the charge
of murder. but the validity of its find
ing was attacked and the indictment
was quashed \ new grand jury was
selected, and it was this that refused
to indict him yesterday. The finding
of the grand jury was unanimous.
Son Carries the News.
Judge Favrot was greeted by his
wife and mother and received the con
gratu,ations of about forty friends al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
ASKS FOR A CONTINUANCE
Attorney General Stead Files Motion In
NaoIe Case at Springfield.

Springfield, H., April 12.-(Argus
Special .)-Attoruey General Stead n
the supreme court today in the case of
William Nagle of Rock Island county,
who is serving a term in the peniten.
tiary for burglary. made motion that
the record be made more complete AMI
that the case be continued, and for
leave to supply the records. The case
had been set for hearing next Mon
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12

NEW YORK, APRIL 12.-THE
THAW JURY WAS CALLED INTO
COURT AT 4:25 p. M.
AT 4:15 FITZGERALD SENT FOR
JEROME AND THE DEFENDANTS
COUNSEL.
AT 4:31 THE JURY REPORTED
1T COULD NOT AGREE. THE JURY
WAS THEN DISCHARGED.
EVELYN THAW IMMEDIATELY
WENT TO THE PRISONERS PEN
TO SEE HER HUSBAND. COURT
ADJOURNED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS
AT DEDICATION
Elaborate Military Display ATTENDS
Ceremonies at Monument for
Rough Riders.

Washington, April 12.-With an
elaborate military display and appro-
pirate exercises, the monument erected
to the memory of the men of the
Rough Riders" who served during the
war with Spain. will be dedicated in
Arlington this afternoon. President
Roosevelt will deliver an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
B0NILLA SAID
To HAVE Been CAPTURED

panies. mostly Missouri and Wisconsin
concerns, and whisky jobbers. to not
only compel them to cease doing busi-
ness in Kansas through their agents
and cold storage warehouses. but also
with the ultimate purpose of having
receivers appointed for the properties
located in this state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
AID FOR CHINESE HELPS
ALLAY ANTI-FORE|CNER SENTIMENT

Shanghai, April 12.-Telegrams re-
ceived mere from 20 points in the fam
inc district report conditions growing
worse. The Chinese viceroy and gov
ernor telegraphed today to American
Consul Rodgers their thanks for the
relief sent, saying it is dissipating the
anti-foreign sentiment which animated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12

the Jail after his releasee. The news
that the grand jury had refused to in
dict him was first carried to him by
his son George, aged IA years. who was
in the court room when the verdict was
returned. F:vrot takes his seat in con-
Sress in December. He was elected
from the Sixth Louisiana district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12

the masses. A few cases of rioting for
food have occurred and cannibalism is
beginning to be reported. Newly made
graves have been rifled of bodies. par
ents are exchanging their children to
be eaten. The situation is desperate,
and Americans are urged to give s., ,00O,-
600 in the next three weeks for humani-
tartan work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
BLIZZARD THROUGH
NORTHERN STATES
Second Severe Storm Within Week
Snow Two Feet Deep in
Places.

{Ashland, Wis, April IA heavy
snow and blizzard prevail here. The
snow is two feet deep in places.
Houghton, Mich. April 12.-For the
second time i'll a week, the copper
country is in the grip of raging biz
zard. Snow has fallen almost contin-
uously since Sunday and railroad traf-
fic is badly interrupted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
Canned Salmon Causes Death.

Denver, April 12.-John A. Kebler,
general manager of the coal operating
department of the Colorado Fuel &
Iron company, died suddenly today of
ptomaine poisoning, resulting from eat
ing canned salmon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
ASKS $4,000 OF MURDERER
Husband and Father of Victims of
Baldwin Wants Damages.

Bloomington, Ill, April 12.-Murderer
Thomas Baldwin has been sued for
$4,000 damages by Simon Eiseman.
husband of Mrs. Jane Eiseman and
father of Cora Eiseman, who were kill
ed in company with Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
as Kennedy six weeks ago because
they were Instrumental in prosecuting
Baldwin for criminal attack upon Cora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
BOOST FOR BRYAN
Missouri Representatives Turn
Roosevelt Resolution in
New Direction
FOR NEBRASKAN'S SUCCESS
Table Endorsement of Presidents At.i.
tude Toward Manipulation
of Wealth.

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 12-ln the
house yesterday Representative Stubbs,
republican, introduced a resolution en-
dorsing President Roosevelt on his
stand against unprincipled manipula-
tion of the wealth Of the country. Rep
rescntative Barker, democrat, attacked
the resolution on the ground that Pres
ident Roosevelt had denounced lead
ing men who had differed with him.
Leaves Democrats Ont.
Representative Oliver, democrat of
fered an amendment proyidingSt it
was the sense of the republican men,
bers that Roosevelt run for third term.
The amendment was adopted and the
resolution as amended was tabled
A resolution then was offered by
Representative Pemberton, democrat,
lauding w. J. Bryan and declaring that
Roosevelt should speedily retire to
make way for Bryan. This resolution
was adopted.
Administration is Endorsed.
Hartford, Conn, April 12.-The SEN
ate yesterday passed in concurrence
the resolution endorsing the admins
tratiOn of President Roosevelt. although
three democratic senators objected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
DIFFERED WIDELY.

NEW YORK, APRIL 12.-SHORTLY
AFTER THE JURY WAS DISCHARG-
EDIT WAS REPORTED THE FINAL
VOTE SHOWED A DIVISION OF
SEVEN FOR MURDER IN THE
FIRST DEGREE AND FIVE FOR AC-
QUITTAI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
IS NO OPPOSITION.
Bill Prohibiting Saloons Near
Army Posts Passes House
100 to o.
LIKELY TO BECOME A LAW
Meant Particularly to Apply Within
Mile and One-Eishth of Fort
Sheridan.

Springfield, Ill.,, April 12.-By voje
of 100 to the house last evening
passed the bill which, if passed by the
senate and signed by the governor
will put the Highwood saloons out OF
business, and which will prevent the
location of a saloon near the proposed
naval training school at North Chi
cago.
The act has been demanded by the
United States government as con
dition of the future development 2f
Fort Sheridan, and practically as q
condition of the locating of the naval
school at the proposed site. The bin
makes a temperance zone of a mile
1t was called up by Representative Ap-
madoc, who introduced it.
Option Substitute Fails.
In the senate Berry's local option
bill was advanced to a third reading
the senate defeating an effort on the
part of Senator Jandus to substitute
for it a measure drawn by the United
Societies Of Chicago. Senator Evans
committee bill was introduced and
sent to second reading with an eff
fort to substitute it for the Berry bill
The corporation land bills, which
seek to allow corporations to own real
estate. seems practically dead. The
only thing which prevented the corpo-
rations committee of the house from
killing them in the afternoon was the
request of Representative Church tn 4
the execution be delayed until next
Wednesday to give further opportunity
for arguments and amendments by real
estate men of Chicago.
Speaker Shurtleff got jolt in the
judiciary committee of the house in the
afternoon when his bill repeating the
public policy act was reported out with
the recommendation that it do no.
pass. Onl4three votes for it were TO
be found in the committee
OnsCensict- Labor Question,
The coaSIcF 5s6s question is to Je
revived in the. f4liseef IN a new form
, Representative h4erfeld, as chair.
man of the corporations commit 80
will reintroduce his measure in the
shape of a committee bill
If there is nothing before the
house" said Mr.. Sollitt, after the bond
bill had been disposed of. 81 should
like to call up house bill 592 on the
order of second reading"
Mr.. Allen had no more idea what
| this bill might be than the man in the
moon. Speaker Shurtleff was sitting
| in Aliens seat, and could not get &c
the helm if he wanted to. Before the
house organization could get its win
house bill 592 was being read a secon.
time and Sollitt was pushing it on t,
wards third reading.
| This measure is designed for tht
protection of structural iron workers
and to give the state factory inspecto;
concurrent jurisdiction with the build
ing commissioner. 1t makes the stat,
a direct agent in the enforcement .
building laws which pertain to tn,
safety of builders, and is bitterly on
posed by some members of the hous,
Organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
WOODW0RKEHS ON A STRIKE
Fifteen Hundred Out at Dubuque for
Shorter Day and More Pay.

Dubuque, Iowa, April 12.-Fifteen
hundred woodworkers went on a strike
here today for 9-hour day and i'll
creased wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
HAvEBADWEATHER
UnfaVorable Conditions Inter
fere With Carnegie lnsti-
tute Dedication.
IMPORTANT SPEECHES GIVEN
Iron Master Himself Fatigucd and Un
able to Attend-Prizes Are
Awarded.

Pittsburg, April 12.-lnclement
weather somewhat retarded the events
planned for the second day OF the re.
dedication of the Carnegie institute.
The proceedings began with the IL
spection of various departments of the
Carnegie technical schools, following
which distinguished guests attended 4
meeting of universities, colleges and
learned societies at music hall Seg.
eIal important educational addresses
were made. Mr.. Carnegie was so IA
tigued because of yesterdays events
he was unable to be present at the eX
ercises today.
Sir Robert Rail Il Speaker.
Among the speakers were Sir Robert
Ball of England, Professor Chalmcr-
Mitchell of England. DR.. John Ross q!
Scotland. Sir William Henry Preece ii
England. and William T. Stead of Eng
land.
Prize Winners Named.
Pittsburg, Feb. 12.-The first day
rededication exercises of the enlarged
Carnegie institute We're brought to (
close with the announcement of thy
prize winners in the international ar
exhibition
Following are The snccessfGT -pSains
ers, amount of awards and titles of pic
lures:
First prize-Gold medal and $500
CASTOR La Touche, Paris, France. TIE
Bath
Second prize-Silver medal and ST.
600, Thomas Eallins. Philadelphia
i Professor Leslie w. Miller
Third prize-Bronze medal and $500
Olga De Bozenauka, Paris, France
portrait of woman.
! The following received honorable
mention:
Lawton S. Parker Chicago; portrai
of an English girl.
w. Granville Smith, New York
| 'The Old Mill"
Maurice Grieffenhagen, London. Eng
land, portrait of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
PURSUE BREWERS IN KANSAS
Injunction Against Missouri and Wis
consin Company Applied For.

Topeka, Kan, April 12.-Application
was made to the supreme court here
Yesterday by Attorney General Jack
son for writs of quo warranto and in
functions against eight brewery COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12
should he Unanimous.
Hanaed; Insurance Void.

Chicago. April 12.- The appellate
court declared today that public policy
forbids recovery of insurance on the
person executed for murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-12

New York, April 12.-The jury after
breakfast between z and this morn
ing returned to their de1fberatf0ns
None showed marked effects from the
strain of a night of argument and bal
loting.
Justice Fitzgerald reached the court
room at 1890. The court room was
thrown open to newspaper men.
Family in Consultation.
. The Thaw family arrived shortly
before the court room was opened and
entered the consultation room Again
hundreds of people were on the streets
and crowded around the doors in an
attempt to get a close view of the
family.
No Word from Jurors.
When Fitzgerald arrived he found
no word awaiting him from the jury.
The jurors apparently had not reached
a point where they felt justified in ask
ing for discharge. They evidently feel
that after such a protracted trial and
so much expense, and in convenience
to all concerned, it is their duty to put
forth every endeavor to reach an agree
ment.
Awaits Request.
Fitzgerald on his part is determined
to take no step looking to a dismissal
of the II men until they make formal
announcement of their disagreement
and request to be released.
Recess Ordered.
At 1890 Fitzgerald ordered a recess
until 2. The jury was served with din
ner in the jury room.
The judge returned to the court
room at 2:17.
Locked Up for Night.
New York, April 12.-At the end OF
81 hours deliberatiOn the Thaw jury
had failed to reach verdict and 2(
minutes before midnight last night il
was locked up until this morning.
Justice Fitzgerald was in his cham
bers in the criminal coerts building
from o'clock on, and when at hal
past l 1 10 word mad been received from
the jury room he sent Court Cap
tain Lynch in to inquire if the jury haC
agreed. Foreman Smith sent bacl
word that they had not, whereupon tn,
judge ordered that they be locked UP
supplementing this with an order tha
they be brought into the court thi
morning at 10:30.
Indicated Hope Remained.
The foreman of the jury confine
himself in his message to Justice Fit
gerald to saying that no agreement ha
been reached. This was taken to mea
that the jurors felt that there was sti
chance that they might get togethe
on a verdict, inasmuch as it is the Gu
tom, in case the jurors feel it to b
hopeless, to send word to the presidin
judge that they fear they cannot agre
The mother, wife, and the two 81
ters and brothers of the defendant wei
in the criminal courts building up
the last minute, and when it was final
announced that the jury had been loc
ed up over night, and there was no 10
ger any prospect of a verdict befo
today, they returned to their hotel cres
fallen. They had hoped and looked i
a decision, and the news that th'