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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-04-12
fearful Losers
Dust From the Diamond.

Obey Firkins covered more than first
base and bumped his pedal extremi-
ties into everything that rolled his
way.
After played for the grandstand
which ought to have been, but wasn't
Hartlieb's graceful curves and Las
sere's glass arm stops were perfectly
bewitching.
One hundred errors were conceded
mostly on the other SIDE
The victorious battery was all to
the good, Lytle's "slow drops" having
the most approved curve.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-04-12
BASE BALL SEASON OPENS
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS LINE
UP FOR CONFLICT.
WINNERS WON, LOSERS LOST
Score Was 16 to 1.-THE Sun Smiled
Down Upon the Diamond and the
First Game Of the Season Was
Waged In Earnest.
iFrom MONDAYS DaiIv.1

from Mondays Daily.l
The sun smiled In Norfolk Sunday
afternoon when commercial travellers
stopping in the city smashed the base
ball season wide open, played 16 to
z game on the old show grounds and
pronounced Norfolk's baseball season
TO be officially and formally Opened"
Norfolk fans, who have been rather
timid in introducing the season." may
bring their paraphernalia boldly forth,
for the commercial men stopping at
the Pacific Sunday afternoon pro-
claimed that spring had come. that
the baseball season had arrived on an
early morning train and that the
watchword should be play ball" Po-
litical sectarian and geographical
lines were not drawn in the seasons
first game, the sixteen scores being
made by the winners" the seven by
the "losers." The travelling men lined
up for their first game as follows:
Smiling Winners fearful Losers
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-04-12
Funeral at Ainsworth.

Ainsworth, Neb., April Special
to The News: John Ferneau, an old
soldier and old settler, was buried here
yesterday afternoon and the funeral
procession was the largest that has
ever been seen in Ainsworth. The de-
ceased was a German, born in 1886.
He was a member of company B, For
ty-sixth Wisconsin regiment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-04-12
Court On At Ainsworth.

Ainsworth, Neb., April Especial
to The News: District court convened
here today with Judge Harrington on
the bench. There is a light docket.
Three divorce cases are to be tried
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Phander c. Knox, of Pennsy lvania Would Enter White
House Roosevelt Platform.

and the Curran Printing company of
ST. Louis, a judgment creditor. The
exposition company's answer, which
showed the company's desire for a re-
ceivership to protect the federal gov
ernment and other creditors, admitted
the allegation of insolvency, but de-
MED that no proper accounting of it's
funds had been made and denied the
correctness of the mechanics lien
claims of $225,000
Chief Justice Blodgett of the Rhode
Island supreme court, chairman of that
states jamestown commission, urged
the receivership as important to "a
states which mad erected buildings, the
title to which is contested by private
lien holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
NEW TO SUCCEED
HIMSELF IN CHAIR
Republican National Committee Will
Defer Convention Arrangements
Till Saturday.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Of the 54
members of the republican national
committee which will meet here to-
morrow about 35 have already arrived
and many Of them called during the
day at the committee headquarters to
pay their respects to Chairman New
and Secretary Dover. The only busi-
ness of Importance to be transa tied
tomorrow is the selection of a chair
man. There is little doubt that New
will be chosen to succeed himself as
none other is mentioned. The impor-
tant work of the committee will be
deferred until Saturday when the date
and place of the next national conven-
ton will be decided upon. So far
Kansas City has decided lead for the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
COURT IN CHARGE
Judge will Appoint Receivers
for jamestown Exposition
Company.
ON PETITION OF CREDITORS
Title to "a Buildings Erected by States
Contested by Those TO Whom
Money is Owed.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 5.-The James
town Exposition company's affairs were
yesterday taken over into the hands Of
the United States district court. Judge
Waddill will name two, and possibly
three, receivers in a day or two who
will administer the business OF the
company
The decision of the court was an
nounced after lengthy arguments by
counsel for the company and its credi-
tors had been heard. Judge Waddill
said his action was based on a desire
to protect equally the interests of all
claimants.
Action on Petition of Creditors.
The case was heard on application OF
John Monk, a mechanics lien creditor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Dec. 5.-Following is a
digest of the proceedings in the upper
and lower houses of congress yester-
day:
- sENNT'E-NearIy Tie entire time of
yesterdays session of the senate was
taken up with the introduction of bills,
almost a thousand being presented.
Nearly all We're considered in the last
congress, most of them being private
pension bills. The president sent in
the following nominations: Regis =.
Post governor of Porto Rico w. F.
Willoughby, secretary of Porto Rico:
Judson La Moure, collector of customs
for North and South Dakota, and Ed
ward S. Fowler. collector of customs
for New York. Adjournment to today
was taken.
HOUSE-The house was not in ses-
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
TROOPSARE READY
Governor of Idaho Asks Federal
Aid in Controlling Strik-
ing Miners.
TROUBLE ON AT GOlDFIELD
Details Are Few and II Is Believed
Correspondents Dare Not Give
Out the Facts.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 5.-Gover-
nor Sparks of Nevada has appealed to
President Roosevelt to send federal
troops from this city 10 GOldfield, stat
ing that the miners there are in re-
volt. The necessity of calling upon
the government is due to the fact that
there is no state militia in Nevada.
President Roosevelt acted promptly
and issued orders 10 General Funston
in this city to hold troops in readiness
to start to Nevada at once.
Facts Are UnObtninabIe.
Details as to the exact situation and
the extent of the rioting cannot be Sc
cured, as it is said the newspaper cor
respondents in Goldfield are afraid TO
telegraph the facts. 1t is said that
even the telegraph operators are ter
rorized by the miners union.
General Funston admitted he had re
ceived from Washington a confidential
message on the Goldfield disturbances
but he refused to divuige the nature
of it.
Cnn Muster One Thousand Men.
'Tf the military are sent to Gold
field" said Funston, "the goth and 22nC
infantry will be called out. The 20tl
is now at Monterey and the 22nd a
Angel island and the Preside. l an
not sure of the exact figures, but be
lieve that together they muster full.
/ 900 men. If the orders to start shoult
be received we could move with hardl,
an instant's delay. Everything is il
readiness"
The strike at Goldfield, which ha
led to rioting by idle miners. was du
directly, it is said, to William d. Hay
wood, secretary of the Federation c
Miners, who was recently acquitted c
murder in Idaho.
Haywood Compels Strike.
The men had decided to accept tn
terms offered by mine owners whe
Haywood reached Goldfield and coul
seled them to strike.
The mine owners have now announ
ed that they will make Goldfield a
open shop camp, and this announc
ment doubtless led to rioting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Clearing Houses Action
Finally Precipitates
a Crisis.
IN BAD WAY FOR WEEKS
Numerous Small Country 5aDks
Throughout Southwest May
be Affected as a Result.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 5.-The Ma
tional Bank of Commerce failed TO
open it's doors this morning and is in
the hands of a national bank exam
iner. The bank is one of the oldest
here and the largest financial institu-
ton in this city. The bank has been
in a weakened condition since its last
statement, Aug. %. when it was stated
the institution owed the clearing house
close to million.
RumOrs Circulated.
When the financial disturbances came
and the clearing house decided TO Is
sue clearing house certificates. rumOrs
regarding the banks condition came,
and the clearing house in the past few
days has held several conferences OF
the other national banking officials
here in this connection, and means OF
keeping the bank open were discussed
Made No Statement.
Yesterday much surprise was eX
pressed when the request of the con
troller for a statement of the condi
tion of the banks was not responded
TO by the National Bank of Commerce
The other local banks published theiI
statements, showing a healthy condi
ton, but the officials of the Commerce
announced its statement would not be
forthcoming till today.
Creates Further Distrust.
This created further distrust as tC
the banks condition, and after confer
asea1ss lasting into the early -ifotssss-sa!
this morning, the clearing house off
cials decided they would not aid The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
ON way To BERLIN
Secretary Taft Leaves Russian
Capital Enroute to
United States.
FIVE HOURS WITH EMPEROR
There Will Be No Formal Functions
During Stay in Germany Owing
to Mothers Illness.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 5.-Secretary
Taft and party left here at noon to-
day for Berlin. They will spend a few
hpars there tomorrow evening. The
secretary has requested Ambassador
Towne to omit any formal entertain
ment on account of the serious illness
of his mother.
70 Five Hours With Emperor.
The secretary spent about five hours
in company with the emperor yester-
day and enjoyed the honor of long
and intimate conversation regarding
the situation in the United States and
the problems confronting the Ameri-
can government.
The empress is suffering so severely
from an attack of influenza that she
was obliged to refrain from taking part
in any of the official ceremonies. con-
seQuently Mr.. Taft did not see her.
He was presented, however, to the
other members of the imperial family
and to many high military and court
officials.
Received Privately.
Secretary Taft was received by his
majesty in his private study There
the emperor discussed with him mill
tary topics at considerable length. The
emperor showed a keen interest in the
problems which the American govern
ment has to solve in the Philippine
islands. and he asked many questions
concerning the new Philippine assem-
bly,. He referred also in a compliment
tary manner to the work done by the
American government on the isthmus
of Panama in its fight against yellow
fever.
General Edwards was presented sep
arately after the secretary had re-
tired.
Luncheon With Emperor.
The party then proceeded to the rid.
| ing school and reviewed the Semenov-
sky regiment, 1899 strong, which was
accompanied by a machine gun bat
terry and several other detachments.
The emperor and Secretary Taft were
received with cheers. Then the en-
peror and his guest returned to the
palace for luncheon. Secretary Taft
was seated at the right of the emper-
or, and General Edwards was given a
place at the right of General Baron
lFredericks, minister of the imperial
lhouse.
1t was late hour in the afternoon
before the visitors returned to St Pc
tersburg. Last night Secretary Taft
land the members of his party were en-
ltertained at dinner by Foreign Minis
ter Iswolsky. At this function there
were present also Premier Stolypin,
Minister of Finance Kokovsky, War
Minister General Rudiger, Lieutenant
General Balatzyn, chief of the general
staff, and the most prominent officials
of the foreign Office. Covers were laid
p for "a guests.
al Mrs. Taft learned last night of The
4 serious illness of Mr.. Taft's mother
S and decided to abandon her European
q trip and return with the secretary OF
'the steamer President Grant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05

Washington, Dec. 4.-The monetary
stock OF the country, according to the
annual report of George B. COrtelyou,
secretary OF the treasury, for the year
ending June SO last, increased $780,
CS441G during the fiscal year. The
growth il geld was SIPS, 5,6S2,336, in
silver 3,623..99c, alfi in rational bank
notes $42,67G,33O, while there was 4
notes $46,676,33O, while there was a
decrease of $1,39S,O0O in treasury
notes of 1890. At the close of the
fiscal year 1907 the money in circula-
ton amounted to $2,772,956, ,455, or n
per capita OF 1922. The percentage
of gold to total circulation was 41.90.
Issue Exceeds Redemptions.
The notes and certificates Of United
States paper currency issued during the
past fiscal year numbered 1908, ,911
pieces of the total value of $69S, ,273,'
600 The redemptiOns were 161 ,434,'
$50 pieces of the value of $5S2,902, 600
Gold certificates outstanding increased
s11S, ,465 ,000, while silver certificates
decreased $1,696,000, and treasury
notes of 1890 $1,39S,000. The average
cost of each piece of United States
paper currency issued and redeemed
was 1871 cents, and the annual cost
If maintenance of the currency ISSUED
by the national government average:
about one-fifth of l per cent of thC
AMOUNT outstanding.
There was an increase of S42 2,676,33'
| IN the volume of national bank notes
Turing the past fiscal year, but th'
| amount presented for redemption wa
| only $240,314,6S1, as against $296,292
SS5 in 1906. The expenses incurred
| tor such redemptions were s233, ,650.52
| which have been assessed on the bank
1t the rate of s0.9S615 per $1,000 O
| 1otes redeemed.
Increase in Bonds.
1 The United States bonds pledged t
secure bank circulation amounted t
s55S, 1864, $50 on June 30, 1907, an il
crease of $37,759,45O during the fscs
year. The United States bonds an
other obligations held to secure publ
iieposits in national banks aggregate
| ;193,244, ,052.SS, an increase of $97, ,66S
'327.SS since June 80, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
HAS HAD WARNING IT SHOULD NOT FAIL TO HEED
Secretary


The moneys presented for redemp-
tion and exchange during the fiscal
year 1907 amounted TO SI,026,S 500,
as against 1,1O4,449, ,492 in 1906.
The treasury holdings of gold at the
close of the fiscal year 1906 amounted
to $S07, ,051 $1,000 BY April q. 1907,
this. increased to 1927 ,912, ,211.13, after
which the demands for export during
the month of June caused Withdrawals,
reducing the amount to $904,691 1904
by the close of the fiscal year 1907.
The redemptions from the reserve
fund during the last fiscal year were,
in United States notes $12.690,SS7 in
treasury notes $101,27S, making a total
lef S12,792,165. The redeemed notes
were restored to the general fund in
exchange for gold. and the reserve
thereby maintained at the fixed amount
Fewer Dollars Circulate.
On June so, 1906, there were 77,001,-
3GS silver dollars in circulation: the
number distributed at government ex-
pense for transportation during the
last fiscal year was 37,500,11S, but the
number in circulation ON June 29, 1907,
was only S1,710,444 The accumula-
tion of this coin in the treasury is not
in excess of the amount that can be
used in the regular transactions of the
treasury offices. The amount of sub
sidiary silver shipped at government
lexpense for transportation was $780,
395, ,66255. The average rate for trans.
portation was S2.40 per $1,000.
4 The available cash balance in the
treasury fund at the close of the fiscal
year 1907 was 1912 2,O61, ,445.47, an in
crease of s91, 1872, ,09065 as compared
with that of 1906.
Estimates for 1908.
The revenues of the government fol
the current fiscal year are thus esti
mated upon the basis of existing laws:
From customs .$312 900 900. OF
From internal revenue. 266 900, 600. OF
: From miscellaneous
sources .. $4,000, 900. o.
From postal revenues. POI ,025, ,5S1 /,
/ Total estimated rev.
: enues ...... S44,025, ,5S1. 1
The expenditures for the same pei
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
SH0NTS HEADS THE ALTON
Succeeds S. M. Felton-Georee II. Ross
Made Vice President.

New York. Dec. Sat a meeting of
the directors of the Chicago & Alton
Railroad company yesterday Theodore
P. Shonts, president of the Toledo, St.
Louis & Western Railroad company
and also president of the Interborough-
Metropolitan company, which controls
elected president, vice S. NJ. FELTON,,
resigned. George H. Ross, vice presi-
dent of the Toledo, St. Louis & West
.ern, was elected vice president of the
Chicago & Alton. Mr.. Ross has been
in charge of the operating department
of the Glover Leaf road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
KNOX BOOM BEGUN
Pennsylvania Senator Prepares
to Enter Presidential Race
in Address.
LOUD PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT
Considered Most Significant on Eve
of Meeting of the National Re-
publican Committee.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Almost on the
eve, of the republican national COM
mittee meeting, which has brought the
neutenants of all the candidates in
the presidential race to Washington
IN force, Senator Philander c. Knox,
Pennsylvania candidate. last night
made a significant speech at a dinner
to the Keystone state delegation in
congress, at which Representative Sib
ley was the host.
Praise of Roosevelt's achievements,
defense of the present administra-
tion's activities from the standpoint
of belief that the nominee to sue
eeed Roosevelt will be a progressive
republican, were the striking features
of Senator Knox's utterances.
Designed to Aid Boom.
The dinner was designed principally
to give an impetus to the boom of
Pennsylvania's favorite son. The
speeches leading to that of Senator
Knox We're devoted to eulogy, which
led the latter to say that suggestions
of higher service for him in the future
must rest upon such foundation as his
public record and the wishes of Penn
sylvania supply. Continuing, he said
in part:
Let me venture to predict that the
delegates to the next republican ma
tional convention will approach and
perform their duty of selecting the
nominee of the party with wisdom.
with an eye single to the public and
party veal and uninfiuenced by other
considerations. | also venture to pre-
dict without alluding at all to the
Pennsylvania suggestion that the
nominee, whoever he may be, and
will be a progressive republican and
earnestly desirous of maintaining the
record of his party as the leader in all
real and rational movements for the
advancement of the people in their ma
tional affairs.
Republican policies will be ad
vanced along healthful and constitu
tional lines wherever and whenever il
| IS found to BE necessary to secure that
absolute equality of right and oppor
tunity which is bottomed upon the
immutable foundations of natural jus
tice. For all of these things the pres
ent administration has notably strug
gled with marked success, both in the
halls of legislation and in the courts
of Justice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
PLACES PRINCE ON
subcommittee OF 6
Galesburg Congressman Will Help
Frame Currency Law Aimed to
Meet Conditions.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Chairman Fow-
Ter of the house committee on banking
and currency today announced the fol
lowing subcommittee of five which
will frame and submit to the main
committee the currency bill: Fowler
of New Jersey, Prince of Illinois, Cal.
derhead of Kansas. Lewis of Georgia
and Gillespie of Texas.
The last two are democrats.
Washington, Dec. 5.-After 10-min
ute session, the house adjourned today
until Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
BADENOCH FINISHED
THE TRIP. ON time
of Two to Complete Weston
esque Feat Afoot.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Joseph Badenoch,
Chicago's 56-year-old alderman, and S.
J. Zeller of the Illinois Athletic asso-
citation, who alone of the nine original
starters finished the walk from Mil,
waukee which was intended to have
been contest for a $1,000 wager, ar
rived at the clubhouse of the Illinois
Athletic association at 1910 today
having covered the distance in exactly
So hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Ia PATRIE RUNAWAY ENDS
French Airship Descends on ireland,
Its Machinery Wrecked.

Belfast, Dec. 5.-A dispatch has just
been received here saving that an air.
ship believed to be La Patrie descend.
ed on farm yesterday in the neigh
borhood of Ballysallagh, a little town
in County Down. The machinery of
the car was wrecked.
Paris, Dec. 5.-The ministry of war
has conducted an official investigation
into the loss of the military balloon
La Patrie and finds that no one was
responsible. La Patrie escaped from
Verdun last Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
ADAMS GOES TO TELLURIDE
Governor of Idaho Will Turn Him
Over to Colorado Authorities,

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 5.-Governor
Gooding has granted a requisition for
Steve Adams, wanted at Telluride,
Col, for the murder of Arthur Col
Inns. Adams was recently tried at
Rathdrum, Idaho, for the murder of
Fred Tyler, the jury disagreeing. 1t
is understood he will be brought to
Boise and kept until after the Petit
bone trial, when he will be turned
over to the Colorado authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
JAPAN To CLOSELY LIMIT
EMIGRATION TO AMERICA

express, eastbound, on the Pennsyi-
short distance from the union station.
The majority of the passengers on
the two Pullman cars were injured
13 so seriously as to require medical
attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05

iod are estimated as follows:
For the civil establish
ment s132, ,OOO, ,O0O. 90
For the military estab-
lishment ........ $4,000 ,OO0. 90
For the naval establish
ment ....... $4,000, 900 90
For the Indian service. 12,000, 900 90
For pensions. ........ 100000 900 90
For public works. ..... 9S,000,0 900 90
For interest on the pub
lie debt. .......... 22,ObO, 1000 90
For postal service. -. POI ,025, ,5S1 10
Total estimated ex-
ditures 49,. 49,. SS02, ,025, ,5S1.10
Or a surplus of. ...... 42,000,000 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Minister Hayashi Talks
With a Delegation
of Agents.
MAKE ANGRY PROTEST
But Are Dismissed Without Any
Compromise on Part of Gov
ernment Being Offered.

Toxic Dec. 5.-A committee from
the immigration agents here has held
a conference with Minister Hayashi,
who announced the plan of the Japan
ese government was closely to limit
all emmigration to the United States
and Canada
demonstrate Angrily.
Some members of the committee
angrily announced their opposition to
this course, but Hayashi remained
firm and dismissed the committee
without making any compromise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
n n Or a surplus of. ....... 42,OOo,oOo 90
Estimates for Year 1909.

Estimates for Year 1909.
1t is estimated that upon the basis
of existing laws the revenues of the
government for the fiscal year 1909
will be:
From customs. 1920, ,000, 900 90
From internal revenue. 272,000,000. 90
From miscellaneous. -. 100000 90
From postal revenues. 220,123, oil. 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Total estimated rev.

Total estimated rev.
enues ..... S7S,123,011 80
The estimates of appropriations re-
quired for the fiscal year 1909, as sub
mitted by the executive departments
and offices, are as follows:
Legislative establish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05

Pennsylvania Fast Train Wrecked.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 5.-The Atlantic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
COMMERCE BANK, LARGEST
in KANSAS CITY, CLOSED

failing bank. When the statement of
the National Bank Of Commerce ap-
peared in the morning papers it show
ed since the statement of Aug. % last
deposits had been reduced from close
to $35,000,000 to $16,953, 900. The state
ment showed also the item of loans
and discounts had been cut down $4,-
900 OGO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-05
Cashier Makes Statement.

William A. Rule, cashier of the bank,
made the following statement this
morning IN the presence of President
Woods and two directors:
he National Bank of Commerce
thought it best to at least close tenn
porarily We made the fight of our
lives, but conditions were against us.
Depositors will not lose cent"
Woods acquiesced in what the cash.
| ier said