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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01
PEhRYS TRIP.
Summary CT What His Expedition Has
Accomplished

Accomplished.
In his article in Harpers for March
Commander Pcary gives an interesting
summary OF just what his expedition
has accomplished and states his belief
that the reaching of the pole is now
comparatively simple.
1T seems proper also to note that the
result of the last expedition Of the
Peary Arctic club has been to simplify
the attainment Of the pole - per cent,
To accentuatc the fact that man and
the Eskimo dog are the only two mech
aniSmS capable of meeting all the Va
r0uS contingencies of serious arctic
work aud that the American route to
ment used remain the most practicable
for attaining that object.
Had the winter OF l905-0i been Il
normal season in the arctic regions and
not. as it was Il particularly open one
throughout the northern hemisphere
there is not member of the cXpcdi-
ton who doubts that we would have
attained the pole. Ana had | known
before leaving the land what actual
CDutiiiipHS NtIt ~ lii'' I'D! INV itttl 't- :
know now. I could have 50 modified
my route and my disposition of sicd@es
that we could have reached the pole
even in spit" of the open season.
The main results of th' expedition
may he summarized as follows:
"First-The attainment OF the high
est north leaving Il distance of but
Ia nautica! miles yet to he conquered
this side OF the pole. narrowing the I'M
known area between my highest and
Cagnis 10 less than 3Tt nautical miles
and throwing the major remaining I'M
known arctic area into the region be
tween the pole and BerinG strait.
Second The determination of the
existence Of 4 distant new land north
west of the northwestern part of Grant
Land. probably an island in the west
| erly extension of the North American
archipelago.
"Third.- The distinct widening of our
horizon as regards ice and other con
ditions in the western half of the cen
| trail polar sea.
"FoErth.-The traversing and delin
cation Of the unknown gap in the
coast line between Aldrich'S farthest
west in 1876 and Sverdrup's farthest
north in 1902.
"Fifth.-The determination of the
| unidue glacial fringe and foe berg
nurserr of the Grant Land coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

'-Anolner cXpaGItioG following IN my
steps and profting by my experience
not only can attain The pole. but can
secure the other remaining principal
desiderata in the central arctic sea-
namely. line Of deep sea soundinGs
from the north shore Of Grant Land to
the pole and the delineation Of the I'M
known gap In the northeast coast line
of Greenland from Cape Morris Jesup
southwark TO Cape Bismarck. This
work can be accomplished by an expe-
dition absent for the same length Of
time as the last one and without a
greater expenditure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

NJ. Rouvicr, the eX-premier and the
in France, is about to start an impOr-
tant daily newspaper. for which he has
already raised 100000 out of the total
capital needed, which he has fixed at
81, 400 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Now, really, right down in the bot
tom of your heart, what do you think
of man who will get upon the public
rOstrum and belittle, villify, SANDER
and lie in cold blood, deliberately fall
sify, anyone who has saved his repu-
tation for him, and rescued him from
the hands of his bitterest enemy? Isn't
he about as small as they make them?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

General Hugh Cameron lives in d
nut in his S0-acre farm near Lawrence,
Kan. He is a hermit in some ways
and a character" He says he is go
ing to walk to Albuquerque, n. NJ, a
little jaunt of SEQ miles or so, to visit
his old friend, ex-senator Edmund G
Ross
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

To insure Rock Islands industrial
and commercial advancement, it is es-
city be uplifted. This can only be ac-
complished by a thorough municipal
housekeeping tomorrow. Make sure
work of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Do not let McCaskrin's fOur-hush-
ings about Looney influence you. He
may despise Looney. doubtless does,
but LoOney owns him just the same
and if by any misfortune McCaskrin
should get in again, Looney will en-
force his claim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

1t is a mistake to suppose that only
Irish members in the British house of
commons perpetrate bulls 1t was a
representative in the Hungarian diet
who when hated Austria tried TO in
terfere in local Magyar affairs, declaim-
ed passionately: Gentlemen, the apple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

The strike of the street car men in
Louisville was put out by the flood.
Everything that originates in Ken
lucky yields readily to the water treat
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Now that Mayor McCaskrin has pull
ton or incident, and managing to bring
the furs, the watch. and all, we will
see how much good it will do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

The public be damned.
in the council chamber, May 81, 1905.
The public has found out enough since
then to take any chances on being
damned any more by McCaskrin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

1t comes with most becoming grace
for a mayor who once declared his pur-
pose to grow grass in the streets of
Rock Island, to talk now about a great
er Rock Island with his help.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

of discord has been thrown into our
midst, and if it is not nipped i'll the
bud it will! burst into a conflagration
that will deluge the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Two years ago it was "a matter of
principle" with McCaskrin. Which
candidate is it that is standing for prin-
ciple in this campaign? Think it over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, III. tEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Following are the straight democratic
aIdermanIc candidates: First ward,
John HoIzhammer; Second ward, Henry
&. webbing; Third ward, w. &. Mauck-
or; Fourth ward, Valentine Dnubcr;
Fifth ward, William Trcfz and james
Van ArsdeI; Sixth ward, {. &. Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

The country has outsrown the Wall
street spectators. Their black Fri
days no longer affect the general caIen-
daT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Gust the blaCkguard and blowhard
from the mayors chair of the city of
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Do not fail to vote for r. h. Rey
nolds for county judge. He is in every
way worthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Remember Il. II. Reynolds candidacy
for county judge. He IN experienced,
capable, md worthy, and asks the Of
fee only on his merits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Do not overlook the annexation prop
OSitiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Vote for every democratic aldermaniC
candidate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Do not overlook the South Heights
annexation proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Municipal redemption is paramount
duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Two years more of McCaskriu would
set the city back 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

is the wagon still in the alley?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Vote for a better city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01

Vote for annexation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-01
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.


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Correspondence solicited from every
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
ENTERTAIN PRINCE OF WALES.
Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid Dine
 Distinguished Guests.

London. May 11.-Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid entertained the Prince and Princess of Wales and other distin- guished persons at dinner at Dorchester house this evening.
 The table was decorated with orchids. but beyond this no attempt was made to enhance the beauty of the apartments. At the express wish of the princess, also, the entertainment was limited to orches- tral selections during the dinner, so that at the conclusion of the meal the prin- cess was free to wander around the rooms and halls admiring the pictures and ming ling freely with the other guests Among the guests were Count Mensdorff- Pouiolly- Dietrichstein, the ro-Hungarian am. bassador; the Spanish ambassador and Nine Desilla De Urrutea, the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, the Marquis oi Londonderry, Cora, Countess of Strafford Lord and Lady Barrinoc, Sir Charles anc Lady Hardinge, MT. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson. Miss Corinne Robinson and J ?. Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
TAFT NOT FIGHTING
 FORAKER;; BURTON
CONGRESSMAN GIVES OUT STATE MENT DENYING REPORTED CON- vERSATloN WITH THE SEcRE- TARY ABOUT ELIMINATION.

Cleveland, O., May u.-Congressman Theodore E. Burton gave out the follow ing statement today:
 An erroneous report has gone forth to the effect that Secretary William H. Taft has said to me by telephone that he desired the elimination of Senator Joseph B. Foraker from politics
 'IIe has never made any such state ment. He has conscientiously refused, however to enter into any deal under which he should have the support of the republicans for the presidency and in consideration therefor MT. Foraker should be endorsed for the senatorship. Such an arrangement would savor of political bargain and would awaken criticism be- cause the two are supposed to represent different Ideas, especially in regard to the polices of the administration of Pres ident Roosevelt.
 "So far as l know, none of the friends of Secretary Taft has advised or asked him to take any part in any contest for the senatorship in the state, nor has he expressed any intention of doing so.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
CARS ARE RUN IN
 SAN FRANCISCO
FIRST TIME SINCE BEGINNING OF THE STRlkE-ONLY TWO LINES ARE OPERATED-NO HOPE OF POLICE PROTECTION ON ALL.

San Francisco, May 11.-For the first time since the commencement of the street car strike a week ago, the United Railroads today opened ears in traffic. Estll o'clock in the evening about 1000 sn and women were carried. Only two
 the lines were operated Ten cars were run with five minutes headway. Tif- teen cars were run from the barn to stan ton on stanton to Page, to Divisdero, to Sutter, to Market, and back over the same route. One hundred and twenty-five non- union motormen and conductors manned these cars. About 500 police patroled tho streets There were plenty of Jeers and some shouts of approval but no serious outbreaks were reported.
 Officials of the United Railroads say that if 800 policemen are required to pro- tect the cars. they have no great hope that the 700 officers composing the force will be able to furnish protection for 450 cars on twenty-five lines, twenty miles in length.
 A loud explosion accompanied by some flame and considerable smoke occurred under a car on Sutton street near Stein CT. No damage was done, though the car was delayed for several minutes by the great crowd which immediately collected. It was evident the explosive missile con- tained no dynamite, at first reported, and probably was nothing more danger ous than d large bomb of a frecracker type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
SPAIN CELEBRATES
 ALL NIGHT LONG
PUBLIC REJOICING OVER Bi1TH OF HEIR TO THRONE KNOWS NO BOUNDS-QUEEN AND INFANT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Madrid, May 11.-There was little sleep In Spain last night. The public rejoicing over the birth of an heir to the throne continued everywhere until almost morn ing. In the provinces the church bells were rung, there was music in the streets of the various towns, and aims were dis trlbuted to the poor The capital was brilliantly illuminated, there was great display of fireworks. regimental bands marching through the streets, which were thronged, and the cafes were crowded until almost daylight.
 By the Kings order a sumptuous sup per was served at midnight to the troops composing the garrison throughout Spain. Dawn was breaking when the weary crowds sought their homes.
 Queen Vivtoria and her baby passed a satisfactory night and this morning the condition of both the mother and child was pronounced to be excellent.
 The bulletin issued this evening de- clared that both the Queen and the baby had q good day and are in excellent health The municipality has decided to hold special popular fetes in honor of the little prince. Business was practically suspended all day and the city was given over to rejoicing. A stream of people constantly going by the palace to reg e,- the bulletins, when King Alfonso appeari ed on balcony. he was given a tremend- ous ovation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
.CEN. TOLEDO WILL LEAD REVOLUTION Will Attack Gu3g#5 from
 Hondy ,'t' FIGHTING lh IF 7Y DAYS Reign of Terror But Pr dent Cabrera Is Well Prepared ee E list Attack.
 General Toledo Comes to
 New Orleans to Plan.
FIGHTING lh IF TY DAYS

Mexico City, May 11.-It was learned here today that Gen. Salvador Toledo, who assisted General Barrillas in the last Guatemala revolution. and who is desig- mated as the leader of the coming revolu- tion against the Cabrera government of Guatemala Is now en route to New Or leans and will come to Mexico within d week or ten days. Every Guatemalan revolutionary junta in Central America and the United States and Mexico is now actively at work on plans for the new revolution against President Estrada Ca brera, and 1t is believed that actual fight ing in Guatemala will begin within thirty days.
 Geenral Toledo is said to have com. pleted arrangements for the invasion of Guatemala from the Honduras border be- fore leaving Messiah, Nicaragua, where he has been stationed for some time past. Further arrangements will be made in New Orleans, and from that place he will proceed to Mexico to confer with the Guatemalan exiles in this city.
 It is now practically certain that he will head the new movement against Guatemala and 1t is also asserted that upon his arrival here, the provisional government which has been contemplated for some time will be organized with Gen eral Toledo as provisional president and with a full corps of other provisional officers, enabling General Toledo to carry on the campaign as an actual president of nation would do. According to the emil grades, or refugees fleeing from Guate- mala, yeritable reign of terror now ex- ists in that country
 It is stated that more than ten thousand refugees of the wealthy and business class have left Guatemala since the all legged attempt of President Cabreras life two weeks ago. Every vessel leaving San Jose for Mexican ports is crowded by the fleeing people. The stogies of atroci- ties practiced in the oversfowded prisons are revolting in the extreme The crul- ties and indignites heaped upon the pris- oners are said to be beyond description. With this state of affairs existing 1t is believed the time evas never more ripe for revolution. ,ssbrera, however, is well prepared u, meet the titack.
 It was learn >n tho best Of authority that he has lsayy id.0aS troops on the Mex ican border and II .cGJ more on the Eon- duran frontier. His artillery Is of the best and many of the troops are com manded by foreign officers. The other of- flcers are creatures of the Cabrera regime and hold the men under them with the iron discipline which fear engenders. The situation in this city Is unchanged
 officers consider the Guatemalan affair as closed incident as far as Mexico is concerned. Much speculation has been in- dulged in over the governments remark able change of front, but no comments are made by those in authority. Minister Gron, who represents Guatemala in Mex ico has not heard from his government and knows nothing of what future course will be pursued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
TRAIN GOES OVER
 HIGH EMBANKMENT
SCORE INJURED WHEN MEXICAN CENTRAL TRAIN FROM FL PASo JUMPS TRACK NORTH OF BER- MEJILLO.

Monterey, Mex, May n.-Running at the rate of about thirty-tiye miles an hour, the sout1l,ouud passenger train on the Mexican Central railway from Fl Paso to Mexico City, left the track six miles north of Bermejillo station, this morning. Two Pullmans. the first, second and third class coaches went over an embankment ten feet deep injuring twenty persons. The badly injured are:
 Dr. w H. Knapp. Chicago.
 s. D. Jackson, Norfolk, Va.
 J. B. Foster, Kansas City.
 J. M. Baker, Fl Paso.
 A score of second and third class pas sengers were hurt
 After the wreck q relief train was made up at Torreon and started for the scene.
 J. w Anson. assistant superintendent of the Pullman company, ordered two Pullmans for use as temporary hospitals for the injured. The injured were brought to Torreon. From a property standpoint, it is one of the most serious wrecks the Central has had for years. Wreckers are at work clearing away the debris and re- building tracks. Traffic will be resumed in about twenty-four hours. Another train made up with passenger, baggage and ex- press cars continued to Mexico City at ) O clock this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
10000 LORgShOTemen Show
 Signs of Losing Patience
DOUBLE POLICE RESERVES
Strike Breakers Repeatedly Attacked. Big Steamers Get Away Yesterday From New York, But All
 With Light cargoes.

New York, May 1i.-roday's events Indicate that the crisis in the longshoremen's strike Is approach ing. The ten or twelve thousand men who are out are apparantiy nearing the limit of their patience and both sides ara waiting for what promises to be the final struggle. Police reserves at all precincts near the water front have been doubled and many of the dinners that usually fol- low the police parade, which took place today, were called off tonight.
 The steamship Umbria of the Cunard line, New York of the American line Loenigen Louise. North German Lloyd and the Vaderland of the Red Star line got away on time in the afternoon. They all sailed tonight. The Carmania of the Italian line. which was scheduled to sail, is still at her pier, riot there this morn ing driving away all of the strike breakers who were at work on the vessel The Scandinavian-Amer has announced that the steamer Florida, which is due tonight, would be sent to Philadelphia to unload. Oother lines declare that if they are not able to secure men here to handle AiiN vol 6tNS Nii'li Hhipo Wiil Dt uiNElltQ lA other ports.
 There. were three attacks on strike breakers during the day. The first oc- cured when strikers attacked non-union men on the Italian pier at West Thirty fourth street. Several hundred strikers rushed through the doors of the pier house and drove 150 Italian strike breakers of the pier. beating a number of them One Italian was seriously hurt Two policemen were powerless to stop the affray. Another riot took place at West Twenty-fourth street. where strikers at tackled the pier of the Panama line They were dispersed by the police before any one was seriously injured.
 West street, which runs along the Hud- son river is being newly paved with granite blocks and many heavy missiles were used. When tho strike breakers left the piers at Hoboken at o'clock third riot occurred. Longshoremen employed by the North German Lloyd line refused to strike with the others and they were attacked Many were badly beaten and the police used their clubs freely. The police guard at the Hoboken piers has been enlarged more trouble is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
TWO FIRES IN PARIS
 $2,OOO,OOO LOSS
THE WHOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS CALLED OUT BY FLAMES OF INcENDIARY oRIGIN-TWO FIRE MEN BELIEVED TO BE DEAD.

Paris, May n.-The fire department of Paris was called out tonight to fight two great fires which started within two hours and which are believed to have been incendiary, The first fire was at Aubin' s big cartridge factory, in the suburbs of St. Denis It was accompanied by many explosions, but there was no loss of life.
 The second fire was in the Mont Martre district at Hermann Lachappelles. Here the flames spread rapidly to tenement houses. the occupants of which were res- cued with difficulty. The work of the firemen was impeded by thugs. called in Paris, "Apaches,' who cut the fire hose, pillaged the houses from which the oc- cupants had been turned out, and stabbed a policeman who had been trying to hold the hose back. Damage Is estimated at g, 900, ,OOO. It is feared that two fremen lost their lives through the collapse of the factory roof. Fifty persons were rendered homeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-12
ROOSEVELT DIMES
 FOREIGN NOTABLES One of Most Brilliant White
 House Functions GEN. KUROKl IS HONORE0 Duke De Abruzz and Other Repre- sentatives of Foreign Powers at
 amestown-Guests of U. s.
 See Washington.
GEN. KUROKl IS HONORE0

Washington, May 11.-One of the most brilliant functions ever given at the White House was the dinner tonight by Pres Kuroki, the Duke De Abruzzi Vice Ad- miral Ijun and other representatives of foreign powers at the Jamestown expos tion. Covers were laid for twenty-nine. The state dining room was used, the table decorations being pink and white roses. The gilt service and candelabra was used The guests assembled in the red room and promptly at o'clock Pres i ident Roosevelt entered the blue room where they were received.
 The guests were as follows:
 The Secretary of State, the Secretar, of the Navy, the Admiral of the Navy, the Assistant Secretary of War, the Third Assistant Secretary of State, the Seere- tary to the President Gen. Baron Kuroki, Admiral Ijuin, Lieutenant General kig- oshi, Major General Clezawa, His Royal Highncss the Duke of A5ruzzi, Col. Lu Ting Hsin, Capt. Arturo Wilson, Colonel Michael Lieutenant Colonel Montauban, Lieutenant Colonel Vallee, Commander Takeshita, Captain Tanaka Lieutenant Cambiaso, Lieutenant General Macarthur, Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, Brigadier General o. E.. Wood, Maj. Charles l.. McCawley, Capt. Andrew Brewster, Capt. Dan l.. Moore, Capt. Frank R. Mccoy, Lieut.. Chauncey Shackeford.
 The dinner was over by 10 o'clock, when Baron Oak the Japanese ambas- sador gave a reception which was at tended by those who went to the White House and by many others.
 The distinguished foreigners visiting this city as the guests of the United States were divided into two parties to- day. The larger one, including most of the foreign naval officers and a few foreign army officers, made a pilgrimage to the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon. The other party, com posed mostly of army officers, went to Fort Meyer and witnessed a special drill by a troop of the Thirteenth cavalry and a battery of field artillery. The drill was followed by a luncheon at the post.
 The trip to Mount Vernon was made on the naval yacht Mayfiower and Secretary Metcalf was the host of the occasion.
 Luncheon was served on the way home.
 Secretary Metcalfs guests numbered about forty and included General Kuroki, Lieutenant General Kigoshi and Major General Nnezawa of the Japanese army; Vice Admiral Ijuin and staff of the Jap anese navy and Japanese ambassador, the principal officers of the Chilean navy, the naval attaches of the various em- bassies and legations, Capt Li Ting Ksin and Lieutenant Lin Sing Chaw of the Chinese navy, and Rear Admiral Davis and other officers of the United States fleet in Hampton Roads. The party returned to this city this after noon.