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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Feb. 9.-Following is a
brief resume of the important proceed.
ings in both houses of congress yester-
day:
SENATE-The senate passed the In
dian appropriation bill Senator Fra
Zier made an address on the subject of
states rights. after which the army
appropriation bill, carrying Il total Of
SSl.JOO.O00. was taken up. \ resolution
offered by Senator Tillman, agreed to.
calls on the secretary of the treasury.
the attorney general. the secretary OF
the interior, the secretary of commerce
and labor and the secretary of agricul-
ture, and the interstate commerce COM
mission to Immediately report the
number and names of all persons en-
ployed by them or under their authori-
ty during the fiscal year ending June
80. 1906, or who are now so employed.
been made for such employment, with
the amounts paid. nature of employ =
ment. and whether such persons are i'm
the classified service" Other resolu-
| for the report of the Keep commission
and on the interstate commerce com
mission for the data submitted to 1t by
Special EmplOye Hanks. Senator Cul-
lom gave notice that at 4 o'clock today
| he would present resolutions on the
death of the late Representative Marsh
| OF Illinois. Adjourned till today
/ HOUSE-The house passed I25 pri-
vate pension bills in an hour and a half
| establishing a new high record. The
naval appropriation bill. carrying $685.
| 100000, was taken up, and under the
| order of general debate, speeches were
| made by Mr.. Lamar of Florida on the
railroad rate bill, Mr.. Higgins of Con
lnecticut favoring the creation of the
| White mountain and Appalachian for
est reserves, and Mr.. Mondell of Wyo'
ming on the limitations of federal au
lands from entry. The house at sos p
m. adjourned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Lighthouse Bill PASSES.
SAYS SHE is BATHTUB VICTIM
Woman in Paris Says Thaw Injured
Her and Then Paid $4,000.

Paris. Feb "a number of persons
are coming forward anxious to testify
TO Harry Thaw' alleged escapades in
Paris, which they declare can only be
explained on the ground that he was
insane. \ woman from whom Thaw
rented an apartment in this city has
visited Consul General Mason. and re-
counted numerous episodes of Thaw's
stay.
Another woman. who says she is an
American. has informed the newspa.
pers that she figured in the "bathtub
incident to which reference was made
III Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony
This woman makes further allega-
tions of maltreatment AT the hands of
Thaw. and declares that he gave her
$4,000 10 compensate her for the in
juries she sustained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
ONLY ROCKEFELLER SCHEME
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland Sees VI
terror Motive in Bio Gift

Cleveland. Feb. 9.-.Tohn ID. Rocke-
feller's motive in presenting the gem
eral education board S32 .00O,000 is re
garded as of a sordid nature by Mayor
Tom l.. Johnson. In an interview the
mayor said that the gift was made
merely as a bid for the perpetuation
of the special privileges which the oil
king enjoys in his various interests.
The mayor also regards it as certain
that no educational institution which
pays any particular attention to the
teaching of political economy will re-.
ceive a part in the benefits of the gift.
Nearly all the other gifts Rockefel
Ter has made to- schools and colleges
are regarded in the same light bv
Mayor Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
HEAR EVERY man |
Is Purpose of Senate Committee
investigating the Browns
Vile Shooting Affair.
WILL REQUIRE MONTHS
No Evidence Secured So Far That Any
of Those Examined Were Guilty
of LaWiessness.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The Browns
vile inquiry by the senate committee
on military affairs may continue at in
tervals for several months Many men
for whom subpoenas have been issued
have not been found. The investiga-
ton has proceeded far enough to con
vince the members of the committe,
the only way 10 get at the bottom of
the affair is by the slow process of
examining every man as TO what he
knows.
Thus far only a few members OF
Companies B and ID have been on the
stand. and no evidence has been Sc
cured indicating that these men were
guilty of the offenses charged again Il
them.
Say shooters Had Uniforms.
San Antonio. Texas. Feb 9.-F. A p,
Sanborn. manager of the Western
Union telegraph Office at Brownsville
testified TO seeing a man in army uni
form going into the gate of Fort Brown
Brownsville. Later he saw several
men come from the direction of the
officers quarters.
c. b. Chase. a locomotive engineer
and Joseph Belden. fireman. told oI
being awakened by shots and seeing
men dressed in soldiers uniforms fir
ing on the lieutenant of police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
ANXIOUS TO VOTE
Women of All Glasses Parade
Streets in Support of
Suffrage.

London. Feb. 9.-Titled women clad
in silk and velvet. women with univer-
sity degrees, girl graduates in caps AMI
gowns. women artists, members of ly-
ceums and other womens clubs. tem-
perance advocates and women textile
workers, gathered from all parts of the
country this afternoon and marched in
a procession half a mile long through
the rain and muddy streets of London
in support of the movement in favor
of woman suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
FIND HEADQUARTERS
OF THE TERRORISTS
Female University Center frcSn Which
Murder Sentences Have Been
Carried Out.

Moscow. Feb. 9.-The headquarters
of the flying group of terrorists. whence
agents were sent out to execute death
sentences imposed on General Count
Ignatieff. Lieutenant General PayOloff.
Major General Won Der LaunitZ. and
S. A. Alexandrovosky. has been located
in the Moscow female university. The
police searched the university build
ings and many nearby renements. and
arrested eight girls. students. and q
number of men. but the leaders escap
ed. A number OF bombs and 60 pounds
sity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
CHATTANOOGA WOMEN ASK PAPERS
TO SUPPRESS THAW TRIAL DETAILS

Chattanooga. Tenn, Feb. 9-Under
the leadership of the Women's Chris.
Chattanooga are up in arms over the
publication of the details of the trial OF
Harry X. Thaw. and as a result a mass
meeting has been called for Sunday af
ternoon at o'clock to be held in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09

First Baptist church. Mayor w. l..
Frierson and prominent preachers are
to be among the speakers.
Yesterday afternoon resolutions
were adopted declaring that the details
of the Thaw case were not fit to 20
into any home, and all of the newspa.
pers of the city were asked to refrain
from publishing any details.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Episcopal Bishops Pres.
ent Protest to the
U. S. Senate.
STORM FROM THE WEST
Presidents Order Holding Up
Homestead Entries Work
ing Rardships.

Washington. Feb. 9.-Senator Hale
today presented to the senate a protest
from number of bishops of the Epis-
copal church against the military fea-
lures OF the approaching jamestown
exposition
WoulI Prevail ON President.
Washington. Feb. 9.-Senator NJ
Cumber of North Dakota. talked with
the president today about the execu-
live order. holding up certain land en-
tries in the west awaiting investigL-
ton II has been urged on the pres
idont that he should cancel this order
20 far as it applies TO strictly agricul
tural lands. where il is asserted there
could be little or no motive for fraud
20: cOllusiOn.
Are Many Cases.
The senators said there are probably
five hundred cases in his state where
hOmesteaders made entry. but were I'M
able 10 make final proof because 1f
the order holding it up. The senator
asked the president 10 permit receivers
of public lands issue TO receipts there
by completing transactions permitting
hCmesreaders to begin Improvements
on property.
DoIliNer's Credentials In.
Washington. Feb. 9.-The credentials
Of the reelection of Senator Dolliver
Were presented to the senate today by
Allison.
Lighthouse Bill PASSES.
Washington Feb q-The omnibus
lighthouse bill passed the senate today.
session short in House.
Washington. Feb. S.-Speaker Can
non occupied the chair when the house
met today. his recent illness showing
in manner and voice. The session last
cd bu; 20 minutes. when adjournment
was taken in memory of Mr. RiXey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
COUNTY OPTION KILLED
Nebraska Senate Defeats Measure
After Bitter Contest

Lincoln. Neb.. Feb. BY a vote OF
20 to II last evening the senate killed
the county option liquor bill. The de
bate preceding the vote was the most
acrimonious and exciting of the seS
sion So boisterous at times was tho
public in attendance that the threa'
was made to clear the galleries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
RUSSIA APPEALS FOR AID
America Officially Asked 20 Help Feed
Millions Who Are Starving.

washington, Feb. 9.-Through the
Russian embassy in this city, Secretary
of State Vrassokai has transmitted an
appeal to the American people for fl
nancial assistance to aid starving peas
ants who number into the millions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Ordered to Take Exam.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 9.-(Argus Spe.
cial. l.)-Adjutant General Scott has is.
sued an order, ordering Ralph E. Smith
to take an examination for ensign OF
the Rock Island division of the naval
, reserves. The examination is in Chi
cago March q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Costa Rica and Salvador
Help to Pacify the
BelIigerents.
AID UNITED STATES
Initial Step Taken to Prevent
Honduras and Nicaragua
From CIashing.

Washington, Feb. Costa Rica and
Salvador have joined their efforts TO
hose of the United States and Mexico
o prevent war in Central America as
A result of the present friction be
-ween Honduras and Nicaragua. Min
.ster Calvo from Costa Rica today in
.ormed the state department official IS
to that effect.
First step for Peace.
City of Mexico. Feb 9.-The United
States and Mexico yesterday took the
first steps toward intervention TO pre-
vent war between Honduras and Mic
aragua.
An official note given by the stats
department last night reads:
president DiaZ, acting on the direct
suggestion of President Roosevelt, has
sent a note to the governments of Cos
IA Rica, Salvador. and Guatemala ask
ing the INTO use every effort to prevent
an armed clash between Nicaragua ant
Honduras, with the ntimation thai
past treaties must be lived up to ant
that their dispute must he referred t,
an arbitration board
Another Warship Ordered.
Washington, d. c.. Feb. 9Th,
navy department has dispatched til,
sunboat Marietta from Guantanamo Il
Greytown, on the gulf coast of Nicar
cagO, which has been sent down Il
the west coast of Acajulta. Honduras
| so that within day or TWO there viii
be an American warship on each sid
of the scene of the threatened trou
| BILE.
The purpose of sending these ship
| to Central America is TO have a shi
at the disposal of the American mil
listers if they should find it necessar
to travel up and down the coast. AlsC
they will of course protect any Amer
can property that may be endangere
| if disorders break out
| Says War il Inevitable.
| Consul William E. Alger, at Teguc
Salpa. Honduras. communicated wit
| American Minister Combs in Guatt
mala City that the opinion at Teguc
| galpa was that war between HOndura
and Nicaragua was almost inevitabl,
The Washington government regard
itself as bound under the treaty {
San Jose and the Marblehead pact I
offer good offices TO prevent warfar
between the Central American repul
lies. and as the republic of Mexico
under similar obligation. the two al
trying to arrange a program whereof
Mexico will represent the wishes {
the United States as we'll as her ow
lpeople in the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
NORWEGIAN BISHOP
DEAD AT LA CROSSE

Lacrosse. Wis, Feb. 9.-Rt. Rev. A.
X. Sagen, bishop of the Norwegian
synod for the district including the
United States east of the Mississippi
river, died today, aged Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Smith Talks to SchooImasters.

Bloomington, H.. Feb. 9.-The an
Eual meeting of the Schoolmasters'
club of Illinois opened here last night
and will conclude today. Superinten.
dent G. T. Smith of Peoria, delivered
the principal address, the subject be
ing Efficiency and Salaries" A ban
quet concluded the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
KIRKMAN ASKS HIS FREEDOM
Army Officer in Prison Files Habeas
Corpus Proce edinqs.

Topeka. Kan. Feb. 9.-Attorneys for
Captain Kirkman. a military prisoner
at Fort Leavenworth. have filed habeas
corpus proceedings in the United
States district court asking that lie
be given his freedom. as his time Of
service had expired. Early in 1905. l.
Fort NiObrar, Neb.. Captain Kirkman
was twice court martialed because ot
his relations with the wife of another
officer, found guilty and sentenced to
two years in the military prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Differences Adjusted.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9-The differenc-
es between the Pennsylvania railroad
and its firemen are understood TO have
been satisfactorily adjusted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
SECOND SHEA JURY
AT LAST COMPLETE

Chicago, Feb. 9.-The jury for the
second trial of Cornelius p. Shea and
other labor leaders. on charges of con-
spiracy, was completed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
GETS 18 YEARS FOR MURDER
Albert M. Cront Had Jesse James.
Jr.. as His Attorney.

Kansas CITY. Feb. 9.-Albert NJ.
Cront. aged 10. was today sentenced
to IS years imprisonment for the muir
der of his former sweetheart. Jesse
James. Jr., son of the noted bandit.
was Cront's counsel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
VALUABLE TIMBER BURNING
Forest Fires Rage Between Bear Creek
and Cheyenne. Wyo.

Colorado Springs. COL Feb. "a
forest fire, burning between Bear creek
and Cheyenne, has been raging since
yesterday noon. Valuable timber has
been destroyed. The wind is aiding
the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Congressman Rixey Dies.

Washington, Feb. 9-Congressman
Rixey of Virginia died today. He was
a brother of Surgeon General Rixey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
CIemenceau Has the Grin.

Paris. Feb. 9.-Prime Minister Glenn
enceau is a victim of the grip epidemic
which is raging here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
JEROME'S next MOVE THE
ALL~ABSORBINC THEME
BUSINESS OF CITY
STOPS FOR FUNERAL
Marked Honor Done Late Count Creigh'
ton by the People of
Omaha.

Omaha Feb. As a mark of re-
spect for the late Count John A. Creigh-
ton whose funeral occurred this morn
ing. all business of every kind was
suspended for two hours. Banks were
closed for five minutes and all street
cars and every piece of machinery in
the city shut down. Attending at the
funeral are many Catholic bishops and
priests from surrounding states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
ITALIAN JUSTICE
VICTIM OF A PLOT
Fatally Injured in Office at Paterson
N. j., by Explosion Of an
Express Package.

Paterson. y. j.. Feb. 9.-RObert Cor
tel. justice of the peace and one of the
best known Italians OF this city. was
the victim OF a fatal bomb explosion
last night at his office. 23 Passaic
street COrteZ left a friend in Ellison
street shortly before Z O'clock. He
went directly to his office. where his
12-year-Old son. Robert. gave him an
express package.
Cortez stood by his desk while he re-
moved the first wrapper, which WAS
an ordinary piece of wrapping paper
| tied with a piece of stout twine The
second wrapper was fastened by d
| buckled strap. CorteZ had some diff
Guilty in loOsening the buckle. The
package exploded when the buckle pin
became unfastened The interior :, f
the room was wrecked
evidence shown that Thaw is now ,.
ever was insane. and that until this
was shown. any more of these stories
would be entirely immaterial.
May Bar Other Stories.
This ruling by the court may ban
any other stories that Evelyn Thaw
may have 20 tell until such time it has
been shown there is a reasonable doubt
as to the proper balance of Thaw'>
mind at the time of the shooting. Il
this is done, then the fioodgates arr
likely to open for admission of almos
anything that Thaw may have told hi:
wife or she told him. or that he hearC
in any other way. that to any eXten
might have contributed to the unbal
ancing of his mind.
VIII Again Testify.
Il Thaw's attorneys stated last nigh
that Mrs. Thaw would again assum,
the stand Monday morning on direc
examination, but as to what she wOult
testify to they were not prepared t.
, state
, Mrs. Thaw appeared yesterday in tn
same costume which she wore the da
before. Her testimony was not so in
teresting or so convincing, for she wa
less direct in her manner of speaking
and more dramatic in her delivery
+ Many observers thought she did no
f make as favorable an impression a
she did during her first day on tn
+ stand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
Spend MILLIONS.
Automobile Buyers Lavish in
Purchases at Big Show
on at Chicago.
INDUSTRY NOW A VAST ONE
More Men Making Machines Than Are
in United States Army-Output
in Year $4,000.

Chicago, Feb. 9-The sales of auto
mobiles this year will reach the high
mark so far recorded in the history of
the automobile industry in the United
States. according to predictions made
yesterday by exhibitors at the auto
show.
1t was declared by leading men in
the auto business that for the next
year practically every factory in the
country will be operated TO its full ca
pacity turning out cars to fill back or
ders. and that as a result of the large
sales at the present show which closes
tonight. double shifts of workmen may
have to be put on in order to supply
the demand.
May Reach SIO,O00.OOO.
AS far as sales are concerned. new
record for trade eXpOsitionS in Chica-
go probably will be made by the show
Estimates of sales made and orders
taken run all the way from $4,000, 600
to $10,000000. The uniform expert
ence of the various exhibitors has been
that machines ranging in price from
S1,3 to $4,000 are more and more
being demanded by the automobile
buying public.
This is taken as an indication of the
great prosperity enjoyed by the coun-
try and as a demonstration of the fact
urged by the dealers and manufacture
ers that for all round use the high
priced machines give the best satisfac-
tiOn. leaving out OF consideration the
increase in cost due to expensive ac-
cessores with which the more costly
cars are equipped
Lead All Competitors.
Speaking of the advance of the auto
| industry. George Pope said the aver
age man does not appreciate the tire
mendous proportions which the bus
mess has attained.
1T is hard to realize that more men
are engaged in the manufacture ot
autos than are enlisted in The regular
army of this country" said Mr.. Pope
This year will see the high wate1
mark in the development, construction
and output of automobiles
| ." America has nothing TO fear anC
Everything to gain in the automobile
industry. We are rapidly forging
ahead of our competitors in Europe
ana by the way We are making i'm
lprovements and adding new feature
lit will not be long before European
manufacturers will come TO Americ:
for instruction"
1t is estimated that upwards of 50
OOO automobiles will be constructed il
the country during the present year
The gross selling price of these car
probably will approximate $1,000 .O0C
In addition 10 the domestic cars prob
ably about 2,OOO machines of foreiggl
manufacture will be imported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
VIII Try To Introdmce Will.

New York, Feb. Sit is expected
DeCmas of counsel for Harry X Thaw
will make vigorous effort on Monday
TO introduce Thaw's will in evidence.
1t is said the remarkable document is
believed to be strongly relied upon by
Delmas TO show the effect upon Thaw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
VIII Object to "TattIe."

That Jerome will strenuously object
to further introduction of what he
terms 'tattle of the tenderloin," was
plainly shown yesterday when he
claimed, and was sustained by the
court that as yet there has been no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
jerome in right Place.
May Find Flaws i'm story.

His strongest chance in cross-eXam-
ination is TO make her stumble in the
story as she has told it, with the gen.
neys. or compel her to tell him other
| things about her past life which would
tend to minimize in the jury's mind
the effect of the story of her relations
/ with White
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09
May Attack Reliability.

This fact was impressed on the jury
yesterday when the court, at the re-
quest of Jerome. informed the jury un,
introduce evidence with the object OF
disproving any statement that Mrs
Thaw has made except the statement
that she told her husband all the
things she testified to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09

of the stories related 10 him by Evelyn
Nesbit. 1t is said TO have been writ
ten on loose sheets Of paper partly
typewriter and partly in handwriting
with many interlineations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-09

Another report published declared
Thaw will be put on the witness stanC
in his own behalf, to testify that since
his wife told him her story as related
in court he has been visited by visions
which warned him his wifes life wa
also unverified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-17

As there will be no session of the public schools tomorrow the teach CTS received their semimonthly pay to-day.
 Yesterday afternoon the fire de- partment answered still alarm for fire in the chimney of George w. Benedict, 124 Highland avenue.
 It is understood that the Beacon Valley fair will not be held this year, and those who attended the event yearly will undoubtedly regret to hear it.
 Because of the teachers state con- vention the public schools in this city will be closed tomorrow. The convention will be held in both New Haven and Hartford and the teachers may go to either city. The speakers will spend a half day at Hartford and half day at New Haven.
 Harry Dean, who was so badly burned on the night that the floor of the North End Athletic club went down while a republican rally was being held, is getting along slowly at the hospital. Although he showed condition has grown worse the past few days. William Lininan, another victim, is also very ill at his home on Round Hill street. His condition at first was not thought to be serious but it now appears that he was in- jured considerably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

Nugent's emulsion of cod liver oil is one of the best remedies for coughs and colds
 mpson-Sellew's is the place to get up to date furniture and stoves.
 J. G. Jackie & Sons have a nice line of Women's shoes, the Boardman n at S2, Radcliffe at $2.5O and $3.
 The Model Market have lower prices for Thursday and Friday GUS toners, either meat or fish.
 J. B. Mullings & Go are displaying big line of hats and caps. Derbies $50 to $6.
 If you cant get shoes wide enough go to Holczer's shoe house and see his line,
 The Boston Millinery store has a fine line of children's school hats at reasonable prices.
 Housekeepers' chance to save money at Currans tomorrow. Big bargains in basement and third floor
 Cowles millinery is the stylish kind, everything in shape and color soon as it appears.
 Ladies prince chap suits at Miller & Peck's for $99S, kersey coats $5.9S.
 Grieve. Bisset X Holland are hav- ing a big sale on their ladies' golf vests and sweaters.
 Upham the druggist says you can remove corn in three days with his corn paint. "
 The Woodruff Grocery company is selling sweet cider at 25c a gallon.
 Towle is selling exercisers that can be used at home, from soc to S5.