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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
GILLESPIE GIVEN FREEDOM
Rising Sun, Ind, Murderer Released on
Decision of Supreme Court.

Indianapolis, April By a decision
of the supreme court James Gillespie.
of Rising Sun, serving life sentence
in the state prison for the murder of
his sister is set free. The decision re-
verses the opinion of the lower court
on the ground that an error was com
mitted in not granting a new trial. The
decision contains an order to the wa
den of the state prison to release the
prisoner and also orders that further
prosecution be abandoned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNS
Part of McGiII University at Montreal,
Best Equipped in America.

Montreal, April 5.-The Mcdonald
engineering building at McGill univer.
sity was destroyed by fire today. The
loss is estimated between a half and
three-quarters of million. 1t is sup.
posed to have been the best equipped
building of its kind on the continent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
DEBATING SOCIETY ELECTS
High School Pupils Hold Meeting and
Give 4 Program.

\ meeting of the Hart Literary AMI
Debating society was held in the as
sembly room of the Rock Island high
school yesterday afternoon. The fol-
lowing were elected officers for the en-
suing quarter:
President-Genevieve Lawrence.
Vice President-Bertha Bulger
Secretary and Treasurer-Ruth E.
West
DOOrkeeper-Hazel Mauzy.
The following program was given:
Reading-Hazel Mauzy
Club Paper-Bertha Bulger
Essay, Sarah Bernhardt' Bessie
Bladel
Piano solo. "Walse"-Iois Hubbard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
D0WIE CUTS HIS. "UNkISSED" SON
GLADSTONE OFF WITH PALTRY $40

Chicago, April John A. Lewis is
to become the successor to John Alex
ander Dowie in Zion City in accord
ance with the will of the late leader.
Trustee Lewis. who was close frien l
and advisor of Dowie, last night an
nounced his intention of accepting the
charge
In his WILL which was drawn last
August, Dowie bequeaths the widow S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Go 10 Jury I'm a Week.
UCAL LODGE INSTALLATION
New Officers Are Placed in Charge for
EnSuinq Term.

@'odb'S
--STite following officers of Ucal lodge,
No. COS. |. y. o. F.. were installed last
night. W. II. Scott, deputy grand mas
ter acting as installing officer:
Noble GTand-Fred A. Smith.
Vice Noble Grand-Fred Schnitzer.
Recording Secretary-S. r. Wright.
Financial Secretary-R NJ. Hackett.
Treasurer-JOnas Bear.
Warden-F. Drake.
Conductor-William Burgston.
O. 8. G.-John Gardner.
|. G.-Fred Scherer.
r. S. y. G.-DaVid Hathaway.
l.. S. y. G.-P. o. Fisher.
r. S. V. G.-George NJ Mattoon.
l.. S. V. G.-Robert Montgomery
4. s. S.-Paul Heffernan.
l.. 5. S.-W. S. Peterson.
Chaplain-GeOrge Barker
Trustees-Gus Bergston. d. w Hath
away, John Gardner, Gus Tnierman.
Thomas McLain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

Lorain, Ohio. April 5-There ara
Ominous preparations for trouble in the
shipyard strike. Company B of the
9TH infantry o. ~ G.. has assembled
in the armory, and the company is be
ing put through rapid fire drill by Cap
tain Cove with rifles The captain has
been notified to be in readiness to go
out at a moments notice.
There have been no further disor-
ders on the part of the strikers today.
They are in a sullen mood. however
and the authorities fear trouble will
occur when about two hundred strike
breakers arrive during the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
TROOPS READY TO DEAL WITH MOBS
OF the STRIKING SHIP BUILDERS

Columbus, Ohio, April 5.-The adju-
tant general has ordered Brigadier
General John c. Speaks to proceed
from Cleveland to Lorain and report
as to the situation there Mayor King
telephoned the adjutant general from
Lorain this morning the situation is
critical.
Strike Breaker Killed.
PomerOy, Ohio. April 5.-Trouble
broke out afresh in the miners strike
here last night when Charles Campbell
strike breaker, fatally shot John Wal
ters. union miner. More trouble IS
feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Large Area at AIexan-
dria Devastated and
Lives Lost.
FEW DETAILS AT HAND
Hundred Houses Known to
Have Been Destroyed
Death List Grows.

Alexandria, La, April 5.-Seycrdl
persons are dead. many injured. and
100 factories, stores anu dwellings To-
tally wrecked or partially damaged, As
the result of d tornado which passed
over Alexandria early today. -Four dead
have been removed from the debris
Thirteen persons are in the hospital.
Covered Large Area.
The tornado. according TO information
in hand, Damaged an area extending
from point three miles above the
city Of Bayou Rapids to several miles
below here on Red river. Reports com
ing in from the surrounding country
tell Of property damage and loss OF
life. The list of dead is growing and
there were a great many injured.
The tornado also did serious damage
in West Feiiciana parish. Many ne
grocs are reported klhed.
One Opposite selma. Ala
Selma, Ala, April "a tornado pass
ed over the country across the Alabama
river from this city at noon today. Ii
came from the southwest, followed the
river and when opposite Selma tho
clouds went to pieces. Bark from th,
trees and other debris showered Upog
the city. What damage was done wa!
not learned, but il is reported a negro
house was blown down and man kill
ed near here. A vast number of tree!
were uprC1. and a severe hailstorn
! followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

dower to Mrs. Dowie, and to his so1
Gladstone Dowie. he gives $40. Dowie
directs that Lewis employ counsel ami
take all necessary steps to obtain a
final decision in the court OF last re
sort as to his right to the property.
In event of an adverse decision Lewis
is to call into counsel four other men
of his selection and they shall deter
mine what final disposition shall BE
made of the trust estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
COLLECTOR $4,000 SHORT
Louisiana Tax Official Suspended After
Discrepancy is Found.

New Orleans. La, April 5.-As a re
suit of the examination of the books
and accounts of Ferdinand II. Dudcn
hefer, a state tax collector, by State
Auditor Paul Capdevielle. it is an
nounced that there is a shortage Oi
over $4,000. Dudenhefer WIS ordered
suspended and the matter was referred
to the district attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
BIG COAL men ARE
UNDER CHARGES
Three Prominent and Wealthy Wyo
ming Citizens Indicted for Land
Frauds.

Cheyenne. Wyo., April 5.-The sps-
cial federal grand jury here last nigh
returned five indictments against L.
NJ. Holbrook, president of the WyominS :
Coal Mining company, which owns the
Monarch and other mines in Sheridan
county Wyoming; E. T. Mccarthy a
former business associate of Holbrook !:
E. E. Lonabaugh, Sheridan attorney,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Warrants for Switch Crew.

Cotton. Cal. April 5.-Coroncr Van
VIE has sworn out warrants for the
arrest of the employees of the South.
ern Pacific who were held responsible
for the wreck on March 2S. in which
% persons were killed and 75 injured
The men accused are l.. r. Alvord
foreman of the switching crew; J. q
Crussmeyer. switchman; and Clarence
f. Warrington. engineer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
VIII Raise $4,000.

Kewanee, H., April 5.-At the state
convention of the wOman's board Df
missions of the Congregational church
here yesterday. it was voted to raise
$4,000 in Illinois this year. Mrs.
George NJ. Clark of Chicago was elect
ed president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
HEARING FOR CUDDlNGT0N
Youth Sentenced for Horse Stealing
Will Come Before Pardon Board.

Springfield. H.. April 5.-Argus Sp>-
cial The state board of pardons has
set for hearing Tuesday April 8. the
case of Walter Cuddngton. who is
serving a term in the penitentiary
from Rock Island county for horse
stealing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
ESCAPE I'M l25-F0OT FALL
Pittsburg Man and Grandchid Tumb'e e
Of Pittsburq Street.

Pittsburg, April John Leonac l
Weidnor, aged ,. of If Roanoke street.
yesterday fell over the edge of that
street and dropped 125 feet to Browns
vile avenue. and escaped with slight
scratches on the face His grandfati-
er, in attempting to save him, went
down the slope after him. He also cs-
capped injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
LEFT LITTLE WORK
Grand Jury Will Meet but Once
Year Under Bill Before
the Legislature
AND APPARENTLY FAVORED
Local Option Measure in Form Accept
able to Anti-SaIoon League
Reported.

Springfield April 5.-The bill of the
state civil service law to admit of
wider latitude in the field of examina-
tions, providing for the promotions in
the classificatiOns service in the sec
ton of the commission and giving the
commission power of removal when
ever it will promote efficiency of the
service" after serving notice and writ
ten specifications, was acted upon IA
vOrably by the state committee on
civil service yesterday and reported
into that body by Chairman Mckenzie.
the clause throwing open examination
for certain Offices to all citizens of the
United States was stricken out. and
the examination limited to those liv-
ing within the state. This bill, it is
understood. is scheduled to become a
law and will probably be the limit of
the civil service legislation at this ses-
sion.
Amends Grand Jury Bill.
The subcommittee having in charge
Mr.. McGoOrty's bill abolishing the grand
jury reported back the bill with sev-
eral amendments and the measure will
now go to the house as a committee
bill. The bill now provides for the
holding of a grand jury at least once
year and not more than that unless
an emergency exists, otherwise prose
cutions are to be by information. The
committee also reported out favorably
Mr. Powers bill thouse bill 71GD, Civ
ing judges discretion to persons con
victed the second time of carrying
deadly weapons. twice the regular fine
or to send them to the penitcntiary for
from one to five years.
Nnii-Tippini: Bill Favored.
! Mr.. Schaeffer's anti-tip bill received
approval of the house committee on
judiciary and will be reported to the
house with a favorable recommends
ton. The bill, No. GA, prohibits serv
ants. employees and agents from receiy
! ing tips" bonuses. commissions. ntc.
and prohibiting offerings Of such tips
and commissions. Mr.. Schaefer. in
explaining the bill amid the shower OF
questions from the committee members
said the particular thing aimed at was
the practice of railroad employees il
holding up the country grain ship
tpers for money before they would give
them cars by which to ship grain.
Option DiI May Pass.
1t seems almost certain now that th,
senate will next week pass local on
ton bill which will be satisfactory (.
the anti-saloon league forces and thu
clarity the atmosphere on that ques
ton. The bill will be the anti-saloo,
league bill of the house of judiciar
committee as originally amended wit
the precinct ward and county feature
eliminated. This leaves the city vOtin
as a whole on the question of saloon
and the township also voting as uni
This latter feature is dearest to III
hearts of the anti-salOOn people, Il
township after township may yot
against the saloon. The bill will ais
contain a residence district feaur
stipulating that a majority petition c
residents in a certain prescribed tCrr
9 tory against saloons shall prevent tn
, issuance of licenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
HAD TRAvELEDFA
Constantine, Chicago Murder
er, Tells Story of His Flight
to the Police.
ON INNOCENCE
Will Be Rushed Back to Scene Of
Crime and Given Speedy
Trial.

New York. April Prank J. Con
stantino. who has been sought all over
the world for the murder of Mrs. Ar
thur w. Gentry in Chicago more than
a year ago will be i'll a Chicago police
cell within 36 hours.
Constantine has been under arrest
since Tuesday night, when he was
caught just as he was about to go
aboard the steamer Roma, which sailed
that night for Italy. Until YESTERDAY
afternoon he persisted that his name
was Pasquale Gelorma. He had d birth
certificate in this name to back up his
assertion. Late yesterday. however,
Jacob Stein. who had known Constan-
tine well when he worked in New York
a few years ago. was -taksn to police,
headquarters. Constantine was lined
| up with six Italians, but Stein picked
MIN out without any hesitation.
Breaks Down When identified.
This is Frank" said Stein, putting
his hands on the prisoners shoulder.
why, you don't know me. You are
mistaken. Constantine cried.
Captain McCauley then told the pris-
oner he was up against it hard, and
that he might just as well admit his
identity. For a few minutes Constan-
tine was defiant. Then he admitted
that Stein was right, that he was Con
stantine.
That much settled, it did not take
much persuasion TO get the prisoner
to talk about the crime. He admitted
he was in the fiat at La Sale avenue,
near Division street. occupied by Ar
thur W. Gentry and his artist bride of
SIX months on the morning of Jan. 6,
1906. when Mrs. Gentry was murdered
Says " oman Killed Herself.
He declared. with amazing calmncss
that the woman committed suicide in
his presence. He said he saw her cut
her throat with a razor, admitting i
was his razor. and then stasger down
lstairs to a physician who lived on tbs
, floor below. Then he fled, he said, he
cause he was afraid he wouldn't be
able 10 prove that Mrs. Gentry com
mitted suicide.
Police officials who listened to his eX
PLANTATION of one of the most coldblood
ed murders ever committed in Chicago
3gasped in amazemcnt at his nerve.
Has Been Around World.
When he made this amazing explain
alton of the crime. Constantine toll
the story of his Il months flight sine
the crime In that time he has been il
' Italy. in the Argentine republic ant
+ Brazil. in South America. then bac
i again in Italy; then in England. whenc
l he sailed to New York He believe
that the hue and cry would be over an
+ the crime forgotten. and that he coul
Il resume his old life in this country.
: was when he found the Chicago polio
j had never given up the hunt for hir
that he tried to sneak away again t
L Italy, and almost succeeded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Siuns 2-Cent Fare Bill.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 5.-Govern0r
Stuart today signed bill making tn
maximum rate of fare on railroads
within the state two cents a mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Knows Nothing OF Rich
Mems Plot to De-
feat Roosevelt
OR $5,OOO,0OO FUND
Loeb Sticks to Story and Says
Publicity viii Prevent
Success.


Philadelphia, April 5.-UnitCd States
Senator Pcnrosc had this to say today
about the published report that he toll
at dinner, story of a rich mans
conspiracy" TO prevent the selection
OF RooseyeIts choice OF a successor
to himself:
1T IS absolutely an untruth. never
said any such thing. have always
neeh supporter and hrm believer III
IIooSeNe1tS S administration ana all as
poIlcies.
Never Hear" "i f"hd'
Inc senator said ne mad never heard
oI @''"'p'V0V lUha 10 prevent Roo7o
NDLt u"'I.'ii7 MS successor nor u d
,o'i,''.'''', ,,oll o' '''" li'''' 'o'iS ~
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l-"cp "I'Ia't" toudy ho names W.
n'oh'Ioh'u al the "h''e mousse yes'c.
oay "H'h reference was maze 10 some
PUBIC man WHo Liau oe'h present at Z
"ii'hc' "l" IA" 'oi" story ui an
a"eSeu Co!no'ila,Ioh 10 accomplish IN
Heiea' Oh the president 5 poIicloS IN IA@
'oil'H9 I'eS'"el''I''I caiupalIn'
Publicity VIII HnN" Effect.
This dinner was comparatively re
cent occurrence. Loeb said Today
there wsEs-anf addi iiopaI de LalLS-l-lt- ! u
affair to be given out. but emphasized
his belief that the publicity which ha.
been made Of the intriSucs against the
interests of the president would mi
the whole scheme in the bud" befor
the campaign OF l9UH was fully on.
Said to BE strong Evidence.
Washington, April 5.-lt was said On
authority at the White house yos;ar
day that there is ample evidence q
hand for the claim the president hold:
that there is a movement afO0t to dc
feat his policies in the next congres
and in the next national convention
It is declared the "Hearst-Harrimal
Rockefeller combination has alread.
a fund Of $5.Ho0,oU0 with which to ca.
ry on its campaign III opposition to t6
president. II was further authorize
lively said:
"They are gathering up the loOs
ends but the movement will broade
out. 1t is apparent in Ohio and Penn
sylvania; in fact its extent is aCros
the cnllTe continent. Inc Scheme wa
lhoTouShiy dIVu!Eeu at recent az
Eer an" Teacuea IHe "nile hou7
l'rouS" lr'e"u oL '',e p'eSluell'. ! Ii
Sc'eIIe Vi tue people OeiIiH" the lll"'
hlehI IS 10 ouy newspapers men an
"."C'' VINO may dSSiS. ''' "ppo"'"'
VI '"e p'eS'"ei' IL ''ie'i ""lN'
1" switch the conventions
1t was also stated authOfltdtYeIy (
the White house that part OF the pla
10 encompass tAe ueIeaJ OF the pres
dents policy IS the election OF sta'
Delegations to the national cohFentlo
from ihoSe states known 10 IaVor u
president, lhcSe "eIeSdle' 10 ne
SIiicleo lot hooSeNeII. Hol"lIuSIdndHI
hHo"i'"Se III du'dHce ma. '"e pres
uehI "ouIu hoL De cailGiuaIe loI
ii"iiiiii"' 'o'' men "'C"l "'ii7 " -
,'''o'iI'''.' il''", -. up
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u''e l"i lo"oi'''H"'Ioii' d. nv mas D"
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S'''eS i'ee anu "'e I" "I "i'ctou Wv
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Would Let Women Vote.

Des Moines. Iowa. April 5.-The
house by a vote of 75 to carried the
bill to permit women to vote at all
school elections in Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
River RipIets.

The Ruth was up and back. The Co
lumbia came up from Burlington.
The stage of water was 9.45 at 8
M. and $50 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
ANOTHER BIlLFORJ. r. WALSH
Nof Indicted for Mismanagement of
the Chicago National Bank

Chicago, April 5.-The federal grand
jury today returned second indicC-
ment against John R. Walsh, former
president of the Chicago National bank
charging mismanagement of that inst,
tuition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
DROP 9-HOUR DAY.
Trainmen Lose Point
in Contention With West
ern Roads,
BUT MORE PAY Is GIVEN
Efforts of Knapp and NeilI Chiefly Re
sponsbIe for Settlement
The Terms.

Chicago, April 5.-In the settlement
between the western railroads and con-
ductors and trainmen, effected late yes
terday. the men abandoned their de-
mand for a nine-hour day and the rail
roads made an advance over previous
propositions in the pay of haggagemen,
| fiagmen, and brakemcn Of $3.50 per
month The original demands were for
an increase of u per cent and for a
working day of nine hours. The man
ayers offered an increase in pay of 10
lper cent and declined TO grant the nine
hour day
The agreement was reached mainly
through the efforts of Chairman Knapp
| of the interstate commerce commission
and Labor Commissioner Neill. They
formulated the final proposition on
which both sides were brought togeth-
er, and the final adjustment was chiefly
due to their labOrs.
| Dates from April 1.
The new agreement, which goes into
effect April l, this year, and is retroac-
tive for the first three days of the
month. provides: PAY of passenger
conductors is increased SO per month {;
baggagemen, $3.50; lagmen and brake.
men, $3.50"
The railroads will not make any re-
duction in crews or increase in mileage
for the purpose Of offsctting The in
creased wages given passenger train.
linen.
Overtime in the passenger service is
TO he allowed on a basis of Is miles
per hour.
Tho overtime rate is 80 cents an
hour for conductors. - cents for bag
Igaeemen, nagmen and brakemen. Thir
ty minutes or less are NOT to be count
ed; over so minutes count one hour.
Tcn-Hour Day.
The pay of conductors and brakemen
in through and irregular freight. loca
freight. and mixed train service is in
creased 10 per cent One hundred miles
or less. 10 hours or less. is to constitute
"a day.
| Overtime to be paid pro rata il
Through and irregular freight service;
lCXCept when schedule time of train is
fused as a basis. the present hour over
time rate. plus the ratio of increase
Igranted by this agreement. is to be
paid.
100 Miles Days Work.
Overtime is TO be paid pro rata il
local freight and mixed train service
with same exception as above.
One hundred miles or less. 10 hOur
or less, are to constitute a days wOrl
in helper (pUsherl and construction
train service; overtime is to be paic
pro rata. This class receives 10 per cen
increase in wages.
Roads on a basis of more than i
hours for day in helper or construc
tion train service are to make no in
crease in the rates paid for such sery
ice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Decides it is Useless tc
Try to Stop Thaw
Trial.
READS UP THE Law
Instead Proposes to Argue the
Matter Before fitzger-
aid Again.

New York, April 5.-It is learned
from an authoritative source this after
noon District Attorney Jerome will not
apply to the appellate division of the
supreme court for a writ of prohibition
against the continuance of the Thaw
trial.
jerome will argue before Justice
Fitzgerald Monday against the confir-
nation of the report of the commission
in lunacy At the conclusion of the
argument the summing up of the case
will probably be proceeded with.
Read Up the Law.
II is said Jerome reached his deter
mination not TO apply for a writ after
having spent an hour reading law and
precCdcnts in criminal cases and after
an interview with Justice Patterson of
the appellate division of the supreme
court.
Go 10 Jury I'm Week.
Should Justice Fitzgerald overrule
Jcromc's arguments and confirm the
report of the lunacy commission and
no other unforeseen interruption occur,
the case should be in the hands of the
jury by Wednesday or Thursday of
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
WAS GIVEN $4,000
Eddie Tate Tells Peoria Police
of Bargain for Theft of
Oougherty Papers.
NOW ILL IN A HOSPITAL
Feared Burglar May Die and Facts
Necessary for Prosecution Never
Be Known.

Peoria, April Eddie Tate of Chi
Caso. who is being held in Peoria 70.
the blowing OF the school board safe
and theft OF papers discriminating form
er Superintendent of Schools y. {.
DOuSherty. is seriously i'll at 81. Fra /
els hospital. Fearing that he may
grow worse and be unable ever to IN
ravol the mystery, the police and state
officials have induced him to make 4
partial confession. which is said to III
criminate prominent Peorians alleged
to have engineered the theft of the
papers. 1t is expected that he will te !
all.
Not Ready 10 Arrest.
Chief of Police Wilson and State
Attorney Schclcs have been workin;
on the case for several weeks. and eX.
pecL.ttr-h2 able to prove a damagins
amount Of evidence within a short
time. Tate has confessed that he Was
l@ivcn $4,000 by attorneys ropresenu.a -
prominent Peorians. but the Offices
want to get further evidence befo,c
they cause any arrests to be made
Former members of the school bOa"J
and associates of DOugherty are said
to be making desperate efforts to SUP
press the investigation. Il is ADMITTED
they have made frequent trips to Chi
cago and Joliet. and have interviews,
the former school man on the subject
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05
Asks Observance of Memorial 0

Asks ObserVance of Memorial Day.
GAINESVILLE. Ohio, April 5.-Command-
er-in-Chief Brown of the Grand Army
of the Republic has issued a Memo
rial Day proclamation, urging the prop
er observance of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-05

The senator said he had never heard
of a $5,oo0,0OO fund TO prevent Roosc
Welt naming his successor. nor of a
combination or rich mans conspir
acy" to thwart the president in the de
velopment of his policies. lie had
never attended a dinner where su"h