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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
G0MPERS UPHELD
American Federation Reflects
Leader and Warmly Endorses
All His Acts.
REBUkes HIS MALIGNERs
Election of All Judges and Amendment
of Laws Affecting Interpretation of
Constitution Demanded.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 25.-The Ameri
can Federation of Labor endorsing the
every act of word and pen of their
president, Samuel Gompers, and re-
buking with all the force in their COM
mand of the English language, those
who have sought to malign his per-
sonal character or official conduct Sat
urday afternoon unanimously reelected
Mr.. Gompers to Office for another
term. The scene which followed the
election was one of great enthusiasm,
and Mr.. Gompers when he came forth
to deliver his speech of acceptance,
was received with other great out
bursts of applause.
Other Officers Named.
Other officers of the federation were
elected as follows:
Vice presidents, James Duncan
Quincy, Mass; John Mitchell, Indiana.
polls, Ind; James O'Connell, Wash
ington, d. c.; D. Hayes, Philadelphia
Daniel F. Keefe, Detroit, Mich; w. d.
Huber, Indianapolis; Joseph F. Valen.
tine, Cincinnati; treasurer, John B
Lennon, Bloomington, ILL.,; secretary
Frank Morrison, Washington. d. C.
The federation called for the levy OF
a single l cent per capita assessment
to aid the trades unions of Los An
geles, Cal. and all other unions which
may need similar assistance. The fed
Grafton called on all International un
ions to send organizers to Los Angeles
Would Amend Court LAWS.
The federation adopted resolutions
declaring that the supreme court OF
the United States alone shall have au
thority to declare federal laws uncon
stitutional and the supreme courts oi
states to declare state laws unconsti
tutional no law to be declared uncon
stitutional except by unanimous vote
of said courts. The elections by the
people of all judges, state and federal
for four-year terms with the right o.
rejection was also demanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
European Plan Of Con.
scription Dealt With
in a Report
BY ADJUTANT GENERAL
Difficulty in Recruiting Increas.
ing and Number of Deser-
tions Growing.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The difficulty
of securing recruits for the army and
the prevalence of desertion with the
reasons therefore and the unwelcome
suggestion that the dreaded European
system OF conscription, or compulsory
military service, may become neces-
sary to maintain the American army
at its maximum strength, are features
of the annual report of Adjutant Cen
eral Ainsworth to the secretary of war.
Dealt with Militia Earlier.
The interesting subject of the status
and future of the national militia were
dealt with in a special report by the
same officer heretofore published, and
this last report is devoted to the per
sonnel of the regular army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
TAFT'S TRAIN NEAR
ACCIDENT AT CHlTA
Open Switch Discovered in Nick of
Time by EmpIoye of Trans
Siberian Railroad.

Krasnotatars, Siberia, Nov. 25.-It
was learned today the train upon
travelling over the Trans-Siberian rail
road from Vladivostok to Moscow, had
a narrow escape from being wrecked
yesterday at Chita A switch in front
of the train became open, when it
should have been shut, but an employe
discovered the circumstance a minute
before the train came along and closed
the switch.
Had the train been thrown onto the
siding it would have crashed into a
number of freight cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
GREAT GROWTH IN
AMERICAN OUTPUT
Manufacturer Exported Greater by $2o,.
100000 \ Spite of Loss in
CS'ton Goods.

Washington, Nov 25.-The bureau of
report, issued yesterday,
sets the value of the annual production
by manufactures in the United States
at $4,000, 100000.
Special significance is attached to
the increase of nearly $20.000,000 in
the exports of completed manufac-
lures, in view of the fact that the ex-
ports of cotton cloths declined more
than s21,000,000, this loss being en-.
tirely in the cotton trade with China.
The popular feeling aroused in that
country growing out of alleged out.
RACES against Chinese residents in the
United States is assigned as con
tributory cause for this decline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
CLOCK is NEARLY PERFECT
New Timepiece Almost as Steady and
Reliable as the Sun.

Reliable as the Sun.
Cleveland, Nov 25.-A clock has
been installed in the observatory of the
Case School of Applied Science in this
city which is so nearly perfect that it
has attracted the attention of the
Smithsonian institute at Washington.
AS another mark of distinction, tests
have proved that the mechanism is so
accurate that the clock will not vary
more than Is one-thousandths of a sec
ond from the exact time in "a hours.
This is considered to be nearly as
steady and reliable as the sun itself.
The clock will measure the minutest
fraction of second. It's only rival in
accuracy is said to be a similar time
piece in Berlin. The construction of
the Case school clock is so delicate
that for protection it is surrounded by
a glass JAR which is partly vacuum.
To protect the clock from disturbance
the winding is accomplished by elec.
tricity. The instrument is used almost
exclusively in astronomical observa-
tions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
FOWLER CONDEMNSNEW BOND ISSUE:
CURRENCY VOLUME ON WRONG BASIS

New York. Nov 25-Representative
Charles n. Fowler, chairman of the
house committee on banking and cur
rency, has given out statement re-
garding the issue of Panama canal
bonds and treasury certificates, in
which he strongly disapproves of the
course pursued by the administration
in this respect, pronouncing it Sur
prising, extraordinary, unwarranted,
and most unfortunate
He declares the crisis was success
fully passed Nov. Is by the bankers
bringing $75,00O,0O0 in gold to Ameri-
tificates and cashiers checks. The
government, he says, did not need the
money that may come from the issues
of new evidences of debt, as it now
has $24O,000,000 to it's credit. He in
sists that by issuing $5O,000O0O Pan
ANA bonds, thus increasing the bond
secured bank note circulation, eve
have made bad condition worse"
Reviews History.
He reviews the financial history al
considerable length in support of his
opposition to the increase of evidences
! of debt. Continuing his argument
against the new issue of bonds anG
treasury certificates, Fowler says:
81 believe the effect is bound to be
disturbing to the banking condition be
cause the transaction Is a forced one
and has no direct relation to the com
merce of the country as did the i'm
port of gold on the part of the banks
as this operation was related to ou
coming exports and strictly business
transaction
| He feels certain the EFFECT upon thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Three Girls Swept Overheard.

San Francisco, Nov. 25.-The steam
er President. from Seattle, arriYed
yesterday and reported that Friday,
during rough weather, three girls, all
under II years of age, were swept
overheard and lost. The girls-Flor-
ence Buchanan. aged IS, and Rita and
Ada Schotte, aged IL and years
were playing in a gangway amidships.
1t is supposed large wave struck the
ship and the water swept the three
children overheard. Their absence
was not noted for an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
THAW CASE PUT OFF TILL
AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
Lawyers Want to See Secret Records
of Lunacy Commission-May Ask
Change of Venue.

New York, Nov. 25.- The second
trial of Harry K. Thaw, set for one
week from today, again will be post
poned, and there is little chance that
it will be called until some date well
along in January. The decision to ask
for a postponement has been agreed
to by both sides.
Thaw's counsel has applied to the
court for permission to inspect the
secret evidence presented before the
lunacy commission during the progress
of the first trial. There is rumol
that the attorneys now representing
Thaw may apply for a change of venue
declaring fair trial for their client il
New York county is impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
TAKE up THE FIGHT |
Chicago Law and Order League
Members investigate Open
ing of Saloons.
COMMITTEE MAKES ROUNDS
Evidence Secured on Which Prosecu-
tions for Alleged Violation OF
Lave Will Follow.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-With the gather
ing of evidence in 126 saloons yester-
day the Chicago Law and Order league
launched its legal campaign to force
Sunday closing in Chicago. Prosecu-
tions for violation of the Illinois law
prohibiting the sale of liquor on Sun
day will be started by the league at
once against the proprietors of the
places investigated.
By this move the issue of Sunday
closing will pass into a long drawn
out legal struggle that probably will
not stop short of a decision by the SUI
preme court The Sunday closers an
nounce that they will harass the sa-
loon men with Weekly prosecutions
until it becomes cheaper and less trou-
blesome to close than to keep open.
Prepared to Resist.
The saloon keepers, combined in the
Liquor Dealers Protective association,
are prepared to contest every step of
the way. If convictions are obtained
they will appeal to the higher courts,
wholesale prosecutions will be sought
No opposition to the gathering of
the discriminating evidence was en-,
countered by the leagues 25 investi.
gators, who almost everywhere were
courteousIy or jocularly received by
the bartenders.
Results of the Day.
The results of the activities of the
reform forces during the day were:
! Drinking of intoxicating liquors dis
covered in many saloons.
One saloon found closed.
Fifteen pinochle, eleven seven up, and
| three dice games uncovered.
| Six investigators intoxicated.
Saloons found quieter than usual or
Sunday. with all shades closely drawn
Sunday closing sermons preached in
the churches tN&
| Mass meetings held tt Which $500
| was raised for the crusade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Want THE BONDS.
Office of Secretary CorteIyou
SWamped With Subscrip-
tionS for New Loans.
MANY BEING THROWN CUT
importations of Gold From Europe
Continue, Total Now Reaching
$36,15 900.

Washington, Nov 25.-Secretary
Cortelyou's Office practically is
swamped with bids from national
banks for the Panama canal bonds,
$50, 100000 of which are to be sold.
The envelopes will not be opened un-
til the time for receiving bids closes
Saturday, but the number of bids re-
ceived and the declared purpose of
some of the large New York and Chi
cago banks to subscribe with the pur-
pose of increasing their note circula-
tion leaves no doubt in the minds of
bankers and treasury officials that the
loan will be covered.
If there were any such doubt ar
rangements would probably be made
in New York for a syndicate bid. as
was the case with the popular loan in
1898, which was made when the coun-
try was in a much more disturbed
condition, and yet the syndicate was
outbid by smaller subscribers to the
extent of two-thirds of the loan.
Rejects Many Offers.
The fact that the one year certifi
Gates can be availed of to secure new
bank circulation and that such circu
lation can be retired within year is
having an effect in drawing offers fol
the securities. Indeed, Secretary Cor
telyou, in making allotments, is reject
ing many offers which he does moi
think will tend to materially benefit
the monetary situation.
still Buying Gold.
London, Nov 25.-The United State.
today purchased about 100000 pounds
in gold. The price was five-eighths of {
point lower.
New York, Nov. 25.-Heidelbach
Eckelheimer & Co. today engaged 81,
OOO,O00 in gold for import. This make!
the total $S6, ,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
WOUNDED EDITORS BETTER
Kansas City Post Men Shot by Writer
Expected to Recover.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 25.-General
r. c. Horne, editorial writer of the
Kansas City Post, who Saturday shot
and wounded o. D. Woodward, presi-
dent of the Post company, and H. ].
Groves. managing editor of the paper,
is being held at the police matron's
office at the city hall awaiting the out
come of the injuries suffered by his
victims, both of whom are improving
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
BRYAN ON THE STRlNGENCY
Tells Baltimore Audience 1t Is Due to
Scare of Depositors.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 25.-William
Jennings Bryan lectured at Ford's op-
era house yesterday afternoon under
the auspices of the Y M. c. A, prior
to which he was given luncheon by
friends and admirers. Discussing the
money situation, Mr.. Bryan said that
the present stringency was not due to
scare that has spread among the de-
positors following the exposure of
gambling transactions OF Wall
street The republican party" he
said, "has SO linked the banking sys-
tenn to Wall street that the whole ma
ton has suffered for the sins of few
speculators'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Expert Answers Hypothet.
icaI Question in Brad
ley Trial.
AFFECTS DEFEN DANT
Nearly CoIIapses While Coun-
sci is Reading---0ccupies
Forenoon.

Washington, Nov. %. = When the
trial of Mrs Annie H. Bradley for the
killing of former Senator Brown of
Utah was resumed today, the prosecu-
ton read to the jury scraps of letters
written by the prisoner at the Raj
eigh hotel the day of the tragedy and
which she tore up. One of these let
ters, pasted together, said:
will you kindly keep these. I may
need them, and is case there is need
for the defense of any rashness, pub
lish them
Dr. Wilfred n. Barton, specialist in
neurology, testified there was direct
connection between sepsis in the fe
male and mental arrangement.
Puts Hypothetical Question.
Judge Powers then propounded the
following hypothetical question to ex
perts for the defense;
Assuming all these facts to be true
what do you say as to whether at the
time the fatal shot was fired the pa
tient understood the nature of her act
and was able to choose and distinguish
right from wrong. able to control her
self, TO choose right and avoid wrong
whether or not she was mentally re
sponsible for what she did, whether
she was sane or insane"
Analysed the Case.
The question was propounded after
Judge Powers had presented a com
plete analysis of the case. Mrs. Brad
ley's name was not mentioned, but tn,
facts given as applying to man 3!
years old, which is the prisoners age
AS the judge proceeded to read th'
hypothetical question, detailing tn,
whole relationship between Brown anC
Mrs. Bradley, the latter grew yer.
pale and appeared to be on the poin
of collapse, but managed to pull her
self together
| Dull for Audience.
The reading of the Hypothetical
question was the principal feature o
the forenoon session. 1t proved to b
dull entertainment for the audience
and most of the men present left tn
room, only to have their places file
by others who had been anxiousl
waiting to gain admission. Half tn
audience were women, and they prove
to be more insistent, not single on
giving up her place until court took
recess.
Says She Was Insane.
At the conclusion of the reading c
the hypothetical question, Dr. Barto
, declared Mrs. Bradley was insane a
the time she committed the act. He
, particular ailment, he declared, wa
puerperal insanity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Incorporation Papers Filled.

+ Incorporation papers of the Moline
Gazette Publishing company were filed
today in the circuit clerks office. The
incorporators are A. G. Vandervennet,
Arthur DeLoof and Alphonse Cant.
The capital is $1,000. The purpose is
stated in the papers to be job print
ing and the publishing of newspaper.
A Belgian paper is to be published by
1.-THE company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Opera Singer Suicides

Berlin, Nov. 25.-Theodore Bertram,
the opera singer, committed suicide at
Baireuth yesterday. He had been de-
spondent and melancholy since the
death of his wife, herself an opera
singer in the wreck of the steamship
Berlin, which went down off the Hook
of Holland Feb. 81 last. No other rea-
son except his grief is known for the
suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
YALE FOOTBALL RECEIPTS RELIEVES
CASH STRINGENCY AT CAMBRIDGE

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 25.-Foot-
ball as an antidote for financial strin-
gency has proved a great success here
Yale's receipts from the game for the
season were $4,000 Equally as much
more money found its way here from
the pockets of bettors who played
Yale to lose in the Princeton and Har-
ward games.
Yale students, who had been hard
up and lodging. their tailors and other
creditors, went around Saturday and
paid every bill they could rake up.
Local banks, which up to Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25

We're boarding. their cash, advertised
today that they had more money than
they knew what to do with.
The details of Yale's football earn
ings" were given out yesterday. The
figures show that Yale and Harvard
divided equally $6S,O0O Saturday. Yale
and Princeton split $4,000 week ago
Yale received $4,000 from the game
with Brown, $4,000 from the Washing
ton and jefferson game and $4,000
from other games.
Under the circumstances there is nc
reason to hear faculty investigation OF
football this winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
IOWA YOUTH AND
TWO GIRLS DROWN
WouId-Be Rescuer Loses Life When
He Attempts to Succor Skaters
Who Break Through Ice.

Mason City, Iowa, Nov. 25.-Ella
Swift, aged IA; Merle Mettler, aged
II, and Frank Hartfeld, aged IS, were
drowned in Little creek late last even
ing. The two girls were skating when
the ice broke. Hartfeld went to their
rescue, and in attempting to save
them was drowned. The bodies of the
girls were recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
FIND SKELETON At SILvIs
Workmen Unearth Bones While Blast
ing Out Cherry Tree.

Saturday while grading on the hill
at the intersection of Seventh street
and Second avenue at Silvis workmen
unearthed a skeleton, supposedly that
of an Indian. The bones were found
at the roots of large cherry tree.
The bones were much shattered from
the effects of an explosion of dyna-
mite which was discharged to remove
the cherry tree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Cleveland Not Severely III.

Princeton, N. j., Nov. 25.--It was
declared at the residence of Grover
Cleveland today the report of his ILL.,
ness was exaggerated and that he was
suffering only from an attack of in
digestion from which he had complete
ly recovered this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
MISSING MANS BODY FOUND
Whiteside Farmer Who Disappeared
with Large Sum of Money Discovered.

Sterling, H., Nov. 25.-John Bartle
we'll known farmer, who disappeared
last Thursday with a large sum of
money on his person, was found dead
from apoplexy yesterday morning in a
cornfield. The money was still on his
person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
HELD FOR FORGING CHECK
Assistant Cashier of Wall Street Bank
and Two Others Arrested.

New York, Nov. 25.-James ]. Gra-
ham, assistant cashier of the Interboro
bank in Wall street, was arrested to-
day, charged with the forgery of a
check for $4,000. James w. DAILY. pay
ing teller, and Alfred Burrows, a de-
positor, were also arrested on the
charge of completely in the forgery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Study French postal Banks.

Paris, Nov. 25-Under instructions
received from Washington, data re-
garding the French postal savings
banks system is being compiled here
for the use of the American postmaster
general in connection with his recon-
mendation for the establishment of
postal savings banks in the United
States. u,xA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Vanderbilt Wedding DELAYED.

Vienna, Nov. 25-Relatives of Count
Loszlo SZechenyi, who propose going
to America to witness his marriage to
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, have received
notice that the marriage has been fur
ther postponed until the middle of
January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Two Cruisers at chile.

Punta Arenas, Chile, Nov. 25.-The
American cruisers, Washington and
Tennessee, arrived here yesterday ON
the way to the Pacific.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
BoER WAR GENERAL KILLED
Sir Henry e. ColvilIe, British Com
nnander. Victim of Auto Accident,

London, Nov. 25.-General Sir Henry
Edward Colville is dead as result of
an automobile accident yesterday. He
is one of the generals recalled from
South Africa during the Boer war
owing to the disasters sustained by
the troops of his command.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Cincinnati Dry Goods
House Burns With Dis
astrous Result.
BODIES In THE RUINS
Thirteen Italians Killed BY
Blaze in New York
Tenement.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 25.-Fire
broke out in the Windhorst Dry Goods
company's building at noon Several
people jumped from the windows and
are believed to be seriously injured.
Bertha Kelsch is known to be dead.
Julia Hadedorn, a saleswoman, may
not recover from her injuries. 1t is
feared 10 or more bodies are in the
ruins.
Thirteen Die In New York.
New York, Nov. 25.-Thirteen Ital-
ians lost their lives and several others
were injured early today in a tene-
ment house fire in One Hundred and
Ninth street. Seven children were
burned to death. 1t is believed by the
police the fire was the work of an i'll
cendiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25

situation will be most disastrous eco
nomically when the reserves begin to
accumulate in January"
What Currency should BE.
He says further along:
Let it be laid down as fundamen-
tai principle that we shall never have
currency rising and falling with
is based upon and directly related to
consumable commodities of our coun-
try - going out with production and
coming in with precise
ly as do checks and drafts Such a
currency is directly a currency of the
people based upon the products of
their labor, and they have right to
demand it because this currency credit
of the rich which is subject to check,
and laboring masses, manufacturers
and merchants of this country have a
right not only to demand these current
products, but they have the right to
demand that banks of the country
shall maintain them upon gold basis
by currently redeeming them in gold
coin.'
Hopes for Withdrawal.
Concluding, he says:
For the honor of the government
but more particularly and especially
for the welfare of the whole country
sincerely hope not single 3 pei
cent certificate will be issued now. anG
that the administration will have wis
dom, courage and patriotism to with
draw the offer of S100,000,000 8 pei
cent certificates Immediately, thereb!
/ relieving the present situation and pro
tecting the people against future con
sequences of most grave and serious
! mistake"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
Revolution Held Near.

Paris. Nov. 25.-Despite the denials
from Lisbon, well informed circles here
believe that revolution in Portugal
is not far off. The result of this up
heaval. it is declared, will end in the
establishment of republic.
The repressive measures which have
been taken to prevent the real state
of affairs becoming public have given
cause to doubt the Governments an
nouncement denying the crown
princes Punishment and the report OF
rebellion in the navy.
The final outbreak is expected or
Jan. 2 next, when there will be a pub
lie demonstration to demand the re
moval of Premier Franco This Kins
Carlos has refused to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25
DENIES REPORTS
Premier of Portugal Declares
Kingdom is Not on the Verge
of Rebellion.
ARMY'S LOYALTY IS CERTAIN
France Hears Alarming Rumors Tend
ing to Belief the Reverse
Is True.

London, Nov 25.-The Daily Mail
prints telegram from Premier Franco
of Portugal denying absolutely the
rumorS of the Punishment of Crown
Prince Louis and of disaffection in the
navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-25

situation will be most disastrous eco
nomically when the reserves begin to
accumulate in January"