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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
SOLDIERS HONOR MISS GOULD
Given Recognition Usually Accorded a
General Army Officer.

Fort Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. 25.--
Miss Helen Miller Gould was accori-
ed the honor of a general officer of the
American army by the officers and en-
listed men of Fort Leavenworth in the
review of troops yesterday. She ap-
preciated the compliment, the first Of
its kind ever paid a woman at this
post. As the soldiers marched by the
reviewing point the command was
given, Eyes right They turned
their heads and looked into the smll-
ing face of Miss Gould. She shovel
plainly she felt the high compliment
conveyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
PERJURY PROVED
DR.. Walter r. Gillette, Former
Vice President of Mutual
Life Convicted.
REMANDED TO THE I0MBs
Jury Decides He Testified Falsely Re-
9arding Company's Funds Be-
fore Grand Jury.

New York, Oct. 25.-Dr. Walter r.
Gillette, former vice president of tn?
Mutual Life Insurance company. yes
terday Was found guilty of perjury in
the third degree. This was the first
conviction resulting from the legisla
tive investigation into insurance af.
fairs. The maximum penalty is 10
years Imprisonment. but the verdict
was accompanied with a recommends,
ton for mercy
demanded to TOmbs.
Counsel for DR.. Gillette moved for .
certlhcate of reasonable doubt and an
arrest of judgment. Justice Bowling
announced he would hear the motion
next Monday and remanded DR. Gil.
lette to the Tombs. During the trial
the defendant had been at liberty un.
der $4,000 bond.
The jury was out one hour and 25
minutes. In the interval DR.. Gillette
chatted with his son and daughter.
If he was at all nervous he did not be.
tray it, but when called to face the
jury he paled perceptibly, the pallor
giving way to a flush as he heard the
verdict
Testified Falsely About Moneys.
The specific charge upon which DR.
Gillette was found guilty was that he
had testified falsely before the grand
jury on May "a. at which time he was
vice president of the Mutual. The in
dictment alleged that at that time he
stated that certain moneys in the
Dobbs Ferry bank were his personal
funds and that subsequently under a
cross-eXamination he admitted the
funds were really the property of thl
Mutual Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
WOULD PLACE POWER IN
HANDS OF A COMMISSION
FAIRBANKS STILL
HASL|GHTN|NG ROD
Up, HE |NT|MATES

Middlesboro, KY, Oct. 25.-Before
leaving on his special train today Vice
President Fairbanks made a clear po-
sition in reference to quotations from
st. Louis and New York papers to the
effect he was not a candidate actively
or receptively, for the presidency. He
said while in st. Louis he refused
positively to discuss politics, and that
any statement alleged to have come
from him in reference to national poll
tics or the presidency was entirely un-
authorized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
RECEIVERS ARE NAMED
Fisheries Company of Philadelphia Is
Declared InSoIvent

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-LocaI busi-
ness circles received a surprise yeste :
day when it became known that the
Fisheries company, which is the prin-
cipal factor in the Menhaden fishing
industry, has been declared insolvent
and temporary receivers appointed.
Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia, the
millionaire iron merchant, is president
of the company, and the impression
prevails that he will help it to meet
its obligations. The receivership ac-
ton was taken by Mr.. Haydock, 1t IS
understood, to fOrestall possible in
junction proceedings by employees and
others which would have the effect OF
tying up the vessels of the corporation
and property at time when the fish
ing season is at its best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25

189o-Congress appropriated 100000
for work on canal
1ee2-Congress appropriated another
100000.
1o92-First dirt taken from canal at
Milan. Contractors start work on west
end of main line.
1s94-Congress appropriated $780,
coo.
1395-Citizens of Rock Island, Daven-
port and Milan join in monster celebra-
tion and canal is dedicated.
18e6-Congress listens to plea Of
Sterling and Rock Falls citizens ana
location of the mouth of the feeder is
changed to Rock Falls and $4,000 is
appropriated.
1ss7-Congress appropriated 1876, 900
and work on feeder is started.
1eea-Congress appropriated s1,427,-
740.
1907-Canal is formally opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
FAIRBANKS IN KENTUCKY
Will Make Special Tour in Behalf OF
the State Ticket.

Louisville. Ky, Oct. %. = Leaving
Louisville last night, Vice President
Fairbanks will make a speaking tour
of Kentucky in behalf of the state re-
publican ticket during two days. The
schedule for today includes Middleboro,
Pineville. Barbourville, Corbin, London,
Livingston, Berea, Richmond and Win
chester. The towns to be visited to-
morrow include Paris, Lexington, Mid
way, Frankfort and Shelbyville. 1t is
expected that large crowds will greet
the vice president at all points on his
tour,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Civic Federation Submits
Plan for Regulation
of Trusts
IN ITS FINAL SESSION
Would Have Nonpartisan Body
Weigh Whole Subject and
Report to Congress.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-The National Civic
Federation today adopted the report of
the resolutions committee The report
points out the necessity for immediate
legislation that will lender more secure
the benefits already gained and better
meet changed conditions looking to the
removal of evils and grave abuses in
the management of trusts, combinations
and rebating by railroads.
Some of the Recommendations.
Among recommendations for such leg
islation are:
Permitting agreements between rail-
roads on reasonable freight and passen-
ger rates subject to the approval of
the interstate commerce commission.
The maintenance of all that the Sher-
man act was intended TO secure and the
safeguarding of interests it was never
expected 10 affect.
Creation of a nonpartisan commits
SlOlI, III WHICH lUlcGSldle capital, ldDOr,
and the general public shall be repre-
sented, the commission to consider the
entire subject of business and indus
trial combination, and to report such
proposals as to formation, capitaliza-
ton, management and regulation of
corporations as shall preserve individ-
ual initiative, competition and free ex-
ercise of contract in all business and
industrial relations, at the second ses-
sion of the approaching congress.
Requirement of complete publicity in
capitalization, accounts, operations.
transportation charges paid, and selling
prices of all producing and manufacture
ing corporations where the operations
are large enough to have a monopolistic
/ influence.
AdjOurns Sine Die.
Immediately after the adoption of the
report the convention adjourned sine
die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Meet Next in Springfield.

Jacksonville, H., Oct. 25.-The Asso-
ciation of City Attorneys and Clerks
of Illinois elected officers yesterday as
follows: w. NJ. Morrisey, Jackson
vile, president; Henry Walterson.
Geneseo. vice president: John H. Sold,
wedel, Pekin, secretary. and John b.
Chick, Leroy, treasurer. Springfield
was decided upon as the next place of
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Dynamite Explodes; Four Killed.

Ashland, Wis, Oct. 25.-An explosion
wrecked the No mining mill of the
Atlantic Dynamite company's factory
yesterday The mill is about six miles
southwest of Ashland. Two hundred
pounds of nitroglycerine Exploded.
The cause is unknown. The dead are:
Arnold Husband, 33 years old; Ole
Wicks, 10 years old; Peter Wicks, IL
years old. A fourth man killed cannot
be identified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Gets OTHER MARK
lusitania Captures Record for
Eastbound Trip Beat
ing Five Days,
THOUGH HAMPERED ERROUTE
Makes Average Speed of 23.61 Knots
from New York to Queenstown
in New Performance.

Queenstown, Oct. 25.-The Cunard
line steamer Lusitania arrived here at
$50 last evening. 1t has broken the
best previous eastern record.
The Lusitania cleared Sandy Hook
lightship at 5:44 p. m. Saturday last.
The time of passage has been days
% hours and 46 minutes. The best
previous record from New York to
Queenstown was days 4 hours and
10 minutes This the Lusitania made
on it's last run from New York.
Forced to slow Down.
The Lusitania experienced rough
weather and was obliged to slow down
it's engines. Its average speed for the
entire distance was 23.61 knots. An
official statement issued by the Cunari
company points out that, travelling
against the sun, these figures mean
exceptionally fine steaming. On a
westward trip this would mean a daily
average of nearly $40 knots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
AMALGAMATION is URGED
Commercial TeIegraphers Ask o. r. c.
to Act on Proposition.

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. 25.-The con-
vention of Commercial photographers AZ
midnight passed resolutions calling
upon the Order of Railway Telegraph
ers to amalgamate with the Comme'-
cial Telegraphers and that railway
telegraphers call convention to act
on the proposition. Another resolution
denouncing s. J. Small was passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
FIRST MEETING IN MONTHS
Cabinet Assemblies After Recess Since
Early in June.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The first fo--
NAL meeting of the presidents cabinet
since early in June took place today
Those present were Secretaries Roo
Garfield, Metcalf and Wilson and Post
master General Meyer and Attorney
General Bonaparte.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
AdjOurns Sine Die,
HOLD UP A TRAIN
NEAR LOS ANGELES
Bandits Wound Fireman and Rob Crew
of Freight of $500 and Watches
and Make Escape.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 25.-Three
armed men last night held up freight
train within five miles of the city, sho.
and wounded the fireman. robbed the
crew of $500 and two watches. and
escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
ABANDON VESSEL IN OCEAN
British Steamer Pampioo Deserted by
Crew All of Whom Are Saved,

Baltimore, Oct. 25.-A cablegram
from London to the Maritime exchange
today SAYS the British steamer Pam
pico was abandoned in latitude AZ
north, longitude 80 west The crew
was saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
OBEY SPEED LIMIT ORDER
Missouri Pacific Protests, But Will
Comply With Nebraska Rule.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad has informed the
Nebraska railway commission that the
speed limit order would be complied
with under protest. The railway at
torneys claim that the order affects
interstate business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
is MADE Defendant
Alleged Violation of Stock
Law Are Filed.

San Francisco, Oct 25-Thirty-three
suits against the Southern Pacific have
been filed in the federal court at the
request of Attorney General BOnapartc
to recover $500 in each case for viz
lating an act of congress to prevent
cruelty TO animals while in transit on
cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
TRY TO GRAB MONEY
FROM THE SUBTREASURY
Pair of Bold Bandits Chased Down
and Caugh by Clerks at
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-Two men
walked into the subtreasury here this
morning, grabbed $4,000 that was be
ing paid out to a bank teller, AMI
started to run from the building.
Clerks and others gave chase. The
men were captured and the money
recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
THRIvES on PEANUT DIET
Aurora Man, Despite Loss in Weight,
Says He Feels Better.

Aurora. H., Oct. 25.-During the
first week of his 60 days diet of pea
nuts DR.. T. ]. Allen lost 10 pounds
He says, however, that his mind is
clearer and his body more vigorous
than in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25

me ny luS ponce.
Bank of Brooklyn, capitalized at $500.
600, with deposits of about $4,000, 900,
did not open for business today. The
business is not very large and no
prominent tinanciers are connected
with it.
Rhode Island Company Hit.
East Greenwich, R. l., Oct. 25-The
East Greenwich branch of the Union
Trust company of Providence did nor
open its doors this morning.
Cornelius A. Sweetland was appoint
ed receiver for the company.
Providence Bank Suspends
Providence, R. l., Oct 25.-Posted
on the doors of the Union Trust COM
pany on which there was a run yes
terday this morning was the following:
This bank will not open owing to the
stringency of the money market"
Crowd About Branch.
Central Falls, r. l., Oct. 25-The
Central Falls branch of the Union
Trust company of Providence closed
Its doors this morning. A large crowd
is about the institution.
Pittsburg Exchange Closed.
Pittsburg, Oct. 25-The stock ex-
change remained closed today.
Pittsburg, Oct. 25.-A feeling of con-
| fidence has overspread the entire stu
alton in Pittsburg. A talk with prom
| inent bankers this morning elected the
| information that affairs were progress
ing in a normal condition and the banks
were in good shape
| Baltimore Feels Effect.
Baltimore, Oct. 25-The run on the
savings department of the East Branch
| Home bank continued this morning
The bank has taken advantage of the
80 days notice provision. The deposi
tors are nearly all foreigners of the
more ignorant class.
| Calmer Tone Shown.
New York, Oct. 25.-A much calme,
tone was apparent in business circles
this morning The success of reliet
measures undertaken Yesterday by !
p. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller and
lother prominent fnanciers, togethel
with the serenity with which officials
of the Trust Company of America met
the run of depositors on that institu
tion, gave great encouragement to the
bankers and business men generally
that no further trouble was to b.
feared.
Hold But One Conference.
,,,;+Lo,,+ 49,
of conferences of bankers which wer,
held Tuesday and Wednesday nights
except for an informal affair at Nor
gans house. What transpired at tina
: meeting has not been learned.
One Does Not Open.
Announcement was made this morn
ing that the United States Exchang
bank, located i'll Harlem, would no
open for business today The banl
has only a little more than half mil
lion on deposit, and did an inconspic
uous business. There were lines O
depositors waiting in front of tn
Trust Company of America and Lir
coin Trust company when those inst
tutions opened for business this morr
ing. Some of those in line at tn
> American building had been there al
: night
L Woman Keeps Place.
At the head of the line was a woma
who declined to leave her place eve
y when the man next to her promise
/ to restore it to her this morning Sh
suffered considerably from the col
night
L The first advices from London toda
n were encouraging, American stock
o there opening from l to per cer
G higher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Sheriff Injured by Prisoner.

Carlinville, H., Oct 25.-After being
taken to his cell in the county Jail yes
terday from the court house, where he
was convicted of burglary. Frank Pock-
lington threw acid on Sheriff r. E.
Jones, burning the sheriff's face badly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
UTES CROW UGLY
A Miniature Indian Uprising
Causes Troops to be Sent
to Reservation
ON THE cheyenne RIVER
Become Restless as a Result of VoIun-
tary Transportation from Their
Utah Lands.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 25.-Troops have
been ordered at once to the Cheyenne
river reservation, where it is reported
the Ute Indians have become restless
again after their voluntary transport.
ton from their Utah lands last year.
After dispatches were received from
Washington by Major Noyes, in com
mand of the department of the Mis-
souri,, ordering troops to be sent, re-
ports were received last night saying
that the threatened outbreak was con-
trolled before dark by the Indian po-
lice of the reservation The Utes yes
terday showed signs of starting seri-
Gus trouble and the situation became
so threatening that the officers III
charge called for troops.
Stir at Various Forts.
Following the instructions from
Washington orders have been sent tn
Fort Des Moines that four troops COM
posing a squadron of the I'd cavalry
proceed with all haste to the Cheyenne
agency, where Indian Agent Downs is
located. 1t is expected the soldiers
will reach the end of the railroad to
night and will be at the scene of the
uprising within "a hours thereafter
Orders were sent to the troops al
Forts Meade, Des Moines and Robin.
son yesterday afternoon to be in readi
ness for instant departure upon re
ceipt of advices from Fort Meade thai
Agent Downs had telegraphed for
troops.
Fort Meade Nearest.
Fort Meade is the nearest military
post to the reservation, 100 miles dis
tant. but only one troop is locate
| there, of the 9th cavalry Seven ar.
at Fort Robinson, belonging to the Stf
regiment, 200 miles away. but the dis
tance by rail is least from Des Moines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
SCHOOL MAN ELOPES; WEEDS
Superintendent Reddic of Pulaski

County, Ind. Marries Rich Teacher.
Winamac, Ind, Oct. 25.-John Red
die. superintendent of schools of Pu-
laski county for "a years, eloped yes
terday with Miss Harriet Zinn, teach
er of Star City. They went to Logans-
port, where they were married. Miss
Zinn is worth 100000 in her own
right. and her father owns 1,SO0 acres
of land in northern Indiana. Reddic is
widower, aged so, and has six chill,
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
EMPEROR ON ROAD TO HEALTH
Francis Joseph's Physician Will Issue
No Further Bulletins.

Vienna, Oct 25.-The physicians of
Emperor Francis Joseph today decided
to issue no further bulletins as they
consider his convalescence progressing
satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Frightened Depositors Taking Their Money as Fast
as it Can be Poured Into Vaults of Weaker In.
stitutions by Those With Cash to Spare.
|NTERLOPERS SELL
PLACES IN LINE To
REAL DEPOS|TORS

New York, Oct 25.-It developed
this morning considerable number of
those in line at the Trust Company of
America and Lincoln Trust company
were not depositors, but persons who
had taken places in line in the hope of
selling favorable positions to deposit
tors who would be willing to pay for
a forward place. Wherever possible
these people were removed from the
line by the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Several Close Doors.

Several financial institutions closed
their doors today, but this action was
without effect in larger circles. 1t was
believed the institutions were solvent
and that only inability to obtain ready
cash had caused them to suspend pay
ment, and it was hoped the suspen-
sion would be only temporary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25

Bank of Brooklyn, capitalized at 5000.
600, with deposits of about $3,OOO.O 900
did not open for business today. The
business is not very large and no
prominent financiers are connected
with it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-06
Cabell Bonds
Are Yet UnsoId
4elRL ABOUT TOWN. SUICIDES
HUGHES DENIES WASHING.
TON REPORT

HNaNNA #HI I'M kN#LsHFsHgNHHHhk
HUNTINGTON, Nov! 6s-For The
second time Cabeli county's $4,000
bond issue went begging. No bids
were offered. The lIsinterest follow.
Ing close upon a lack Of bids for city
bonds produced a local financial strin.
gency.
Hazel Rose, an .about town. girl,
swallowed corrosive sublimate, and
died instantly last evening. An IN.
fortunate love affair, and a disappoint.
ed life tell the story.
The criminal court session opened
to try the biggest criminal docket in
the history of the county. Inyestiga.
tons into the illegal sale Of dope and
liquor will be the features.
Congressman James A. Hughes de.
MED the Washington report that he
will become a Republican candidate
for governor. He says he wants to
keep on being congressman from the
Fifth district.
Nearly three tons of letters were
brought to the Huntington postoAIce
In October. a record.breaking amount.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-06
The Pay Check
System In Use
PITTs8URG CLEARING HOUSE
FINDS WAY OF GETTING
ALONG ON LITTLE
En- MONEY.

PlTTsBuRG, Nov. 6.-While the
system Of issuing clearing house
checks for meeting pay rolls in lien
Of currency has thus far worked out
admirably through the hearty co-opera.
ton of retailers and. all others cor.
cerned. there has been a demand for
checks of n and two dollar denoml.
nations to be used in payment Of
small purchases. The smallest issue
provided in the system IS $500. In pre-
pairing for the use of checks as a cir.
cuiating medium the clearing house
committee was advised by its attor-
fieys that the issuing of pay checks I'll
small Denominations is Illegal an old
State law prohibiting the issuing OF
checks to be used as currency In an
amount less than $500.
The pay check system is in general
use and proves very successful. the
small storekeepers and workIngmen
were opening to bank circles SO that
they could pay their bills with their
own check. This movement was en-
couraged by the manufacturers, WHO
believe that II the bank accounts arc
opened there workingmen will be
able to save more than they have been
doing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-06
Major Anderson
And His Book
AUTHOR OF AN INSTRUCTIVE
VOLUME ON THE COAL
RIVER GOALS.

CHARLESTON, Nov. G.-NVith the
intention and desire OF giving these
already interested and those who may
become interested In the great coal,
oil. gas and timber fields of West Vir.
ginla. and especially that rich por.
ton drained by the Kanawha and Coal
rivers, valuable data and complete
Information concerning these re.
sources, Major ]. Coleman Anderson,
of the Anderson Land Development
Company, has Just published n hand
book OF these sections which, is re.
picte with that accurate knowledge Sc.
cured by him In his twenty years Of
experience in southern West vir.
glnia.
Major Anderson has spent much
time In preparing this miniature en-.
~riyclopediN OF Information and n
bodies in the same the results Of
examinations made by well known
biologists coal experts and coal Oh.
orators together with his own person.
nj examination and observation. In.
his preface, the author pays tribute
to MI. Neil Robinson, Major VIM. G.
REYNOLDS. Captain NJ. w. venable.
MI: J. " Dawson and Hon William
:seylmrpolr3Eadwards who in 1892 pub,
SIlshed a l!anl.book which has since
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-06
Statement BY
Yardmaste
SHOWING AMOUNT OF
BUSINESS DONE IN LOCAL
YARDS IN OCTOBER.

Yarlmaster W. r., Riggs has made
up his switching statement for the
month Of October. which Is IS follows:
Received from Wheeling Division
east, 5000 loads, 1891 emptIes: De.
liyered from Wheeling Division east.
1884 loads and 800 empties; received
from Wheeling Division west, S.13G
loads and 1924 empties; delivered
from Wheeling Division west, s,947
loads and 1920 empties; received
from F. M.s& P. Division. COOL loads
and 915 empties; delivered from F. Nj.
G p. Division. 1.G15 loads and 1927
emptles; received from M. R. Branch
1870 loads and 975 empties; deliver.
ed from NJ. R. Branch, 1895 loads and
l14,s54 empties; received from Paw.
paw Branch, $40 loads and 81 empties;
delivered to Pawpaw Branch. II loads
and SOC empttes. Total number Of
loads, 56.49o. Total number OF empties
$500. Total number OF cars weighed,
1887. Total number Of cars handled,
1929.
3,711 hours Of yard engine service,
AGO hours to be deducted for switching
and handling shop cars and material
to and from repair tracks. 800 to be
deducted from switching and handling
passenger trains.