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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30

a big task. Aldrich is not without
strength and knowledge of the game
as he has shown in numerous matches
in the past. He weighs few pounds
more than Busch and is well built foi
the graphing game.
a good preliminary has been ar
ranged for in which Robert Anderson
and Emil Spoerey, members of the
Moline Athletic club, will meet. An
derson weighs 155 pounds. and Spoerey
1f5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30
willing to Meet Greek.

Regarding the challenge of William
Demetral, the Greek, who has express
ed a desire TO meet Busch here at an
early date, the latter says he will
close terms for match at any time
the Greek and his hackers put up the
money.
Busch also says he is ready to wres
tie Hermann, the Moline man, whom
he has already beaten, and agrees tC
throw him three times in an hour Oh
forfeit his wager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30
Sore Feet.

Why wash your hands and face but
neglect your feet? Those who use
salubrin for the care of their feet suf-
fer neither from sore feet nor from
sweating feet. ALE druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30

Medric Boucher change catcher
with the Islanders part of last season,
is member of the ST Louis soccer
team, champions of Missouri, which
have just closed an engagement of
three games in Chicago. There are
several other bali players on the team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30

Among the players signed by Bloom
ington are Frank Hopper, a third base
man who was with Paris, Mo-; Miles
Netzel, who was with the team last
year; d. F. Ross, an outfielder who
halls from The eastern Illinois league;
Bentley Mahomet, a pitcher from the
| Illinois brush; Theodore Sraw. a
catcher from Paris, Mo-, and r. S,
Crosby, an outfielder from Terre
Haute, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30
ON RADIATOR CIRCUIT

Bloomington with brand new asso-
citation is to have a brand new man
ager. Bill Corners has been negotiat-
ing for the job of running the kewanee
team but has not so far pitched his
figures low enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-30
The Family.

Second Avenue, East of Nineteenth
Street
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
SEVERAL LINES OF
RELIEF PROPOSED
F0RUNEMP[0YEO
COMMITTEE DISCUSSES PUSHING
or PUBLIC WORKS AND ASKING
COOPERATION OF ROADS CON-
MissioN--MEETING THURSDAY.

A conference to determine upon
measures for giving work and relief
TO the unemployed was held In the
mayors office Wednesday morning
Aid. Goeschel. as chairman of the com
mittee appointed by the council visit
ed the mayor, with Aid. Renaud, Noel
Ter Weibel and Theisen, the other
members Of the committee.
Another meeting will be held Thurs
day afternoon. at which II is expected
that representatives OF all the city de-
partments and commissions will be
present Several lines OF relief we're
considered. Aid. Renaud suggested
that special meeting OF the board OF
estimates be called TO provide money
for public improvements which can he
begun now, and this plan may be fol-
lowed after It is determined what can
be done. With an estimate approved.
II would be feasible for the controller
TO borrow money on the city's credit
I think we might request the good
roads commission to assist us by put,
ting some laborers at work on getting
stone and other material rendy for the
road work TO be done this season" said
Aid. Goeschel. II was decided 20 ask
the good roads commissioners to CO
operate with the city officials.
There was discussion also on asking
the ID. U. n. 20 take up at once any
track work which can be done under
the conditions, the frost being In the
ground. Aid. Renaid also brought up
the matter OF grade separations and
the railroads will be asked to expe-
dite work at this tlmd II possible.
Among the city propositions i'm
volved are the building OF canals on
Belle isle. the cleaning up OF all ashes
and rubbish in the city, the laying OF
a water main extension in West Jeff-
erson-ave.. and such extensions OF
fire. police and lighting commission
work as is possible az this season.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
NAT'[ SUPPLY co.
FAVORED BY
DECISION
CREDITORS OF LEWIS & HOLDER
HAVE NO CLAIM AGAINST THE
LANSING CONCERN, HOLDS
JUDGE WEST.

LANSING, Mich, Jan 29.-(Spe-
cial.) THE National Supply Co. re-
ceived favorable decision from Judge
West. In an opinion rendered yester-
day. that the creditors OF j. II. Lewis
and +. b. Holder in charge OF that
company from last June | 10 Dec. 6
last, are not entitled TO relief as
against the assets OF the National Sup
ply Co, and can seek redress only
from the firm of Lewis a Holder,
which is also held by the judge as
owing the National Supply Co. several!
thousand dollars for assets OF that
company converted and that creditors
OF Lewis & Holder. during their con.
troll OF the company, must look TO them
solely for relief
II Is also found that there remains
the sum OF s30.546 to be accounted for
by Lewis & Holden above what they
tave paid for new goods and the pay
ment of old debts. Should this extra
amount be recovered from Lewis &
Holder. it would swell the assets of
the National Supply Co. to about $751;
600.
The hearing on the petition of cred
itors Of the United States company
that the concern be declared a bank
rupt comes off Wednesday. Jan. 20.
before the United States district court
In Detroit and this decision Is expect
ed to have bearing on that hearing TO
show that company is not insolvent.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
C0RTELYOU GIVES
REASONS F OR STEP
TAKEN IN PANIC
BOND ISSUE USED TO MEET THE
PRESSURE FOR CURRENCY, JUS
TITLED RESTRICTION OF THE
AWARDS TO NATIONAL BANKS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 Secretary
Cortelyou's reply to the resolution
calling upon him for a statement coy
ering his departments action previous
10 and during the recent financiai
crisis, was presented 10 the senate 20
DAY. The communication embodies
one OF the most elaborate statements
OF government financial conditions and
operations ever made.
Inc secretary first summarizes tie
operations OF the treasury tor the past
few months and follows with de
tailed statement OF the methods and
reasons for some OF the steps taken.
While the action of the depart
ment," he says. lin placing large
sums in the national banks In New
York was subjected to some criticism,
1t was amply justified by the condi'
tons as they then existed and as
they have been disclosed IN the light
OF subsequent events.
Bond Advance Hampered Banks.
The fact that the national banks
were exerting themselves TO increas,
circulation and that the treasury by
these new issues placed al their COM
mand means OF doing SO. undoubtcdlj
had moral effect Which tended -
check the panic and reduce the pre-
MUM on currency The banks were
hampered however, before the an.
nouncement OF the new government Is.
sues. by the rapid advance In the price
OF per cent bonds. These bonds sold
as high as ITO, and even at this price
the supply in the market obtainable
by national banks was extremely iira.
tied in quantity
1T was with view to relieving this
situation and counteractiug the pre-
MUM on currency, which was itself
n stimulus 10 boarding and which prac-
tically interrupted exchanges between
different cities, that it was decided on
Nov. IL 10 receive applications for
subscriptions for S50.O0O.0O0 in Pan.
anna canal bonds, under the act OF
June 2S. 1902, and s100.000.0OO III 8
per cent certificates of indebtedness,
under the act OF June IL, 1898. one
of the direct effects of these issues
was TO afford to the banks the means OF
increasing their circulation. III the
proceeds OF these issues had been re
tanned In entirety in the treasury the
increase i'm bank circulation woui1
have been Offset by the amount PAID
by the banks for the bonds. by pro-
viding. however for the transfer ~
the banks OF part of the purchase
money as an addition to their hold
ings OF public deposits at the time,
a very considerable net increase IN
circulation became possible.
Inducements to outbid.
"The character OF the new issues OF
securities offered for subscription on
rt1r nineteenth of November Last waA
such that 1t was anticipated that NOS
OF the subscriptions would come from
national banks. The per cent ponus
tContinued ON Fifth Page).
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
Asks Congressional
Commission to Probe
". S. Mine Horrors

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.--It costs
four times as many human lives TO
mine a quantity of coal in the United
States as In any other country In
the world. according TO statistics just
compiled; yet mining conditions are
vastly better. naturally. in this eoun-
try than in many others.
Recent constant occurrences OF mine
horrors have impressed congress and
at least there is to be thorough in.
quiry as TO the responsibility for these
conditions II is charged that there
IL no effective mine inspection under
the laws OF the states, even those
which produce the greatest amount Of
coal More than this, the amount OF
waste in mining In this country Is al
legged To be greater than any other in
the world. But with all the waste, the
loss OF life is so great as 10 be charac-
terIzed by experts az no less than a
national crime.
Senator Scott. Of West Virginia,
which Is now one OF the great coal
states, has introduced resolution for
a commission Ia Investigates this whole
question and report what legislation Is
needed TO improve conditions.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
COMMON SCOLO?sQ
WAS LINCOLN; So
IS ROOSEVELT
EXECUTIVE SAYS HE is coMPLi-
MENTED BY COUNCILS ABUSE
AND SHOUTS OF oRAFrERs AND
6oopLERs.
MAYOR, THOMPSON.

Mayor Thompson is not ready as
yet to state whether he will follow
the recommendation OF the council to
hold a civil service examination for
boiler inspector. He comes back
strongly at the aldermen, however, In
the following statement:
l am not surprised at any action that
the common council takes with regard
to my appointments. Ever since ] be-
tame mayor they have INDUCED In
petty warfare upon me, either to pro-
tect their friends In jobs. or TO divcst
mo OF my authority. When we had
Republican controller. the janitors and
jan1tresses were under his control:
when II was seen that | would appoint
controller, presto! the controller was
no longer MT person TO rule these EN-
ployes; and the jobs were switched TO
Commissioner Liaarer. Even the little
job OF city hall engineer was unsafe
in the mayors hands and had to be
taken from me and given TO Mr.. Haar-
err. Now 1t is the appointment of a
boiler inspector. have appointed Mr.
SINK, man or 26 years practical ca
perience as an engineer. Has the pres
ent boiler Inspector been a practical
engineer for anywhere near that pc
Rod? Not much.
But II any one thinks / am chagrined
by the loss OF patronage, he Is greatly
in error. | have been elected by the
people repeatedly without machine"
let them keep lnetf intact,
III they want to. But the people are
greater than the machine and the
people will be on the job long after tho
"machine" thus built, and deliberately
don't need and ! don't want ma
chine" / have faith Ia the people and
leave the decision TO them without
fear. They at least are not gagged
The "Codd Hall Hibbler Garner
Bros, combination have been voted
pay by the common council for side
walks which are admittedly defective.
Notwithstanding my veto, and the
committee has been at great pains TO
dub me common scold" for daring
to veto the payment Of claim adj
mittedly unjust and declared TO be
Illegal by the corporation counsel
am complimented by the antagonism
OF Mr., Grindley and his associates.
fer for righteousness. Any man WIZ
stands between unfair bills and the
city treasury IL bound To get abused
call II indefensible and dishonest
has not received
/ am accustomed to abuse. How the
'boodlers and the grsfters' used TO
abuse Pingree--call him crazy--pre-
diet his defeat Yes. they even called
him common scold." why? Be
cause he said may" TO the grafters
Where are the grafters now? PIN
gree's memory lives In honor now, and
the men who abused him lie forgotten
in the muck.
Common scolds SO was I.in@pln.
SO Is Roosevelt. so Is every man who
cries down crookedness L am not a
bit lonesome. and ] feel very highly
honored.
All I want Is that Garner Bros. shall
TX their walks right before they get
their money. When they do that N
their claim II legal. pay them I'm full
Did the ID. L. n. lobbyist repeat his
entertainment at Giles OF some OF the
a IA ar ~ do fFtf 20 Is.a9
bill will exhaust that February divi-
dend IN / have too many 'downfalis"
Perhaps ] had better slow up.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
MINERS STICK TO
CLOSE CONTRACTS

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29.-When a
revolution was read to the delegates
OF the United Mineworers' convention
today 10 the effect that all local unions
of the organization be forced to send
representatives to the annual conven-
tons: in which the committee on reso.
buttons did not concur, much heated
discussion took place. The resolution
proyed that fine of $50 be assessed
en- each local having membership OF
100 or more, which failed to send a
delegate The matter was referred 10
,he constitution committee.
Another resolution relative TO death
and disability claim funds was refer
red back to the constitution commit
tee. An appropriation OF $4,000 was
voted by the national executive board
for this purpose.
President Mitchell took the floor 10
oppose a resolution presented by five
Kansas locals providing for looser con-
contracts with the operators that will
give freedom to strikes. The resolu-
ton finally was tabled by vote so
emphatic that 1t showed that the min
.rs continue steadfast TO the policy OF
making close contracts with the opera
tors
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
ICE ON CLOTHING
SAVES -FOUR | n
100000 FIRE
WYANpoTTE SOAP POWDER CO.,
OF DETROIT, LISTED AMONG
HEAVY LOSERS IN iNDIANAPo-
LIS BUSINESS BLOCK BLAZE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. %
While standing on the building OF the
Advance Machine Co.'s plant, one
story building, adjoining the Coburn
warehouse, at 213 and 223 Georgia-st.,
which was Quilted In fire that raged
throughout last night and has destroy
ed 100000 worth of property. four
firemen escaped death from crashing
walls because their uniforms were COW
cred with Ice.
While fighting the flames on the
smaller building, the fire-fighters were
carried beneath the ruins when the
walls of the storage building fell out
ward. Their frozen clothing formed
coats of mail and they escaped with
cuts and bruises. The firemen' were
Harry Harwood, Bert Kemper. Thos.
Harmon and Albert Judd. Other fire.
men injured were Andrew Miller and
John Brandes. The latter fell from a
ladder and was injured about the back
and head.
Detroit Goods Burned.
The Coburn warehouse contained
goods from merchants In many states
outside OF Indiana. Among these were
the Johnson Harvester Co., Batavia.
N. Y; Bucher & Gibbs Pillow Co, Can
ton, o.: Kentucky Drill Co., Louisville,
KY; W. A. Wood Harvester Co, Madi-
son, n. Y; Syracuse Pillow Co., SYRIA
cuse, y. Y; Superior Drill Co., Spring
field. o.: Bickford & Thurman. New
York city; Franklin Sugar Refining
Co, OF Philadelphia; Moores Brothers.
Joliet ILL.,: Folansbee Co. Pittsburg;
Roderick Lean Mfg. Co., Mansfield, o.;
Cudahy Packing Co., Omaha. Neb.;
Wyandotte Soap Powder Co.. Detroit.
Mich.
All of these firms share in the heavy
loss. The warehouse also contained
voting machines for Marion county
valued at $4,000.
The fire started in the cellar at s
o'clock last night and soon spread to
every portion OF the big building. The
warehouse is the largest OF its kind In
the middle west. or the total loss
nearly 100000 was on the building
The fire was prevented from spreading
to adjoining buildings but was not ex.
tinguished until noon, today. i.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
sudermann,s Great Play.

Hermann Sudermann has written a
letter TO the Frankfurter Zeitung in
which he asks that paper to publish
the fact that he has long been engag.
ed in writing drama founded ON a
legend of the time OF Charles the
Great. The drama die Karolstoch-
ter" be says. has already taken form
as 10 sentiment and character. and
was shown years ago to Ludwig Fulda.
He adds that the statement Is made
before the production ~ Gefhafs
Hauptnannis new play to prevent pos
sibfe accusations OF plagiarism"
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
REFERENDUM ON
EASTERN Time
MORE-DAYLIGHT CLUB WILL ASK
COUNCIL TO SUBMIT CUES
TON IN APRIL

The More-Daylight club. at dinner
given in the Majestic cafe Wednesday
noon. decided To ask the council for a
referendum on the question OF adopt
ing eastern standard time at the April
election. Should the council take ia
vorable action the club will put up 4
systematic campaign and will circn-
late handbills setting forth the aims
of the club and the advantages OF east
ern standard time in German, Polish
and English. President Renaud re-
ported that the club membership has
increased TO 5000.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
CHICAGO HAS FIRE
COSTING MILLION

CHICAGO, Jan 29.-The third de-
structive fire I'm the business district
OF the city in as many days, caused
loss last night OF 500, 900, 900. complete
ly destroying the building at No. IA
Wabash-ave.. occupied by Alfred Peats
a. Co, dealers in wall paper. the
building adjoining IL on the south. oc.
cupied by John A. Colby A. Sons, FUR.
niture dealers. and those in the rear,
fronting on Michigau-uve.. occupied by
the millinery firm OF Gage Bros &
Co. Theodore Asoher a Co, and Ed
son Keith a Co.
The Ere started Ia the engine room
Of the Peats building. and ragged fer
three hours
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
Haunts Postofhee: Arrested.

Elizabeth Bong. who has been a FIRE.
quent visitor To- the postoffice. was
taken into custody Wednesday morn
Ing by the police on the complaint Of.
the postal authorities II has been the
DcIief OF The guards and Others employ
ed along the postoficc corridor that
the woman Is unbalanced AID herfpces-
ence has created a great deal OF cbm-
-n4eRt, 81 tAe -ee-teAiee-- has been Asef-
haunt every dav for weeks past. ff6T
sauity VIII b. Inquired Into.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
L|TTLETON GIVE S
A REVIEW OF
THAW'S LIFE
IN SUMMING UP, ATTORNEY FoT
DEFENSE REFERS TO PRISONER
AS This eoY'-AARRY SHOWS
INTEREST.
POSSIBLE vERDICTS
IN The THAW CASE

! FIRST DEGREE MURDER; penal.
~, death in the electric chair.
| SECOND DEGREE MURDER; oen-
atty, life imprisonment.
MANSlAUGHTER, FIRST DE.
GREE; penalty, 20 years In state pris
on.
ANY MINOR DEGREE OF MAN
SLAUGHTER down to simple assault.
NOT GUILTY.
NOT GUILTY ON GROUND OF IN
SANITY.
| NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Martin w.
| Littleton, chief counsel for Harry X.
Thaw, with the caution of a past mas.
ter In legal arguments, began deli
cate piece of work, soon after court
convened this morning He told the
jury why Thaw should not be held re-
sponsible for the killing OF Stanford
White, maintaining that he was abso-
lutely insane.
Jerome's decision TO rest His case
without calling alienists, or submitting
a hypothetical question, caused Little
ton 10 change his plans at the last
minute. He had intended working up
his case before he summed up to that
point where the jury would be con
WINGED first OF Thaw's insanity prior
to the shooting, and. second, or the
restoration OF Thaw's sanity by tes-
timony from Thaw himself.
Jerome knew OF this plan, and was
waiting only TO get a chance at cross
examination, when he hoped to prove
that Thaw was as sane as man
could be, therefore, responsible for
the killing of White.
Jerome did not introduce the testi-
mony OF alienists for the state because
Littleton had gathered such a mass
Of evidence showing Thaw's peculiar
actions before the tragedy. The dis
trict attorney decided to forego the
hypothetical question because of the
testimony that Thaw was irrational
from childhood.
Nine. Thaw Speaks to Evelyn.
Mrs. William Thaw, Mrs. George
Lauder Carnegie and Mrs. Evelyn
Thaw entered the court room just as
the members OF the jury came In from
the rear entrance. Josiah Thaw was
already In his seat. Evelyn Thaw's
chair partially obstructed the aisle
through which the jurors had to pass
as they carefully picked their way by
her. Mrs. William Thaw scrutinized
the face of each one intently. After
they had passed, she turned and made
some remark TO the prisoners wife. at
which both smiled.
The entire staff of assistants and
-sttb-assfstaffts- freHf-tAe -diStfiet-at-
torney's office was in court TO hear
tContinued ON seventh Page.)
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
MAN WITH JAG" AND
GUN PERFORATES THE
MATTERAY AIRSHlP

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. o..
Capt Matteray's airship. Amer
lea, advertised az the solution
or aerial navigation, lies today
With It's gas bag punctured In a
dozen places by half a dozen
bullets.
mike" Stanley, gambler.
prize fighter and desperate char
acter. with a rifle and a well de-
veloped lag" tried to get ad-
mission to the park. He and his
companion were refused admls-
sion and broke through. Stanley
opened with HIS rife on the air
ship and his companion with a
revolver. with the result men
toned.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
HITCH IN BOND
FOR JOHN 7. RICH

LANSING. Mich. Jan. 29.--(Spe-
cial because OF the unusualreduire.
ments of surety companies. to which.
he is unable TO agree, ex-Gov. John T.
Rich, the new state treasurer. did not
arrive In Lansing today. 10 assume his
duties. and the treasury remains
closed. II Is probable that he will con
clude TO give personal bond
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
PRoHIelTloNIsTs, PErlTIoN.

LANSING, Mich Jan 29.-(Spe.
cial) THE initiative was supplement-
ed in petitions to, the convention by
Prohlbitionists from nine counties OF
the state asking for this provision In
the new constitution.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
Too Mild a Word.

Musical Manager-Now, candidly,
talking OF the performance of Wag-
merriam opera. what do you think OF our
company's execution?
Candid Critic--It is not execution.
my friend: II is an assassination
Baltimore American.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
A Resyrrectlon.

Steward. how long will It be be-
fore We get Into the harhor2.,
About an hour and half. maam. .
"Oh. dear: | shDll die before then. .
Very likely. ma am, but you'll be. all
right again when You've been on shore
10 minutes. Marine Journal
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicfnitys Wednesday
night fair, continued very cold fenn<-
slny. partly cloudy with slowly rtstnx
Temperature, lfght variable wfnda-
Lower Michigan Generally fair to-
night and Thursdnss rtssu9 tempers-
and variable.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29
.COk-CON KILLS
/. 8-H0UR DAY PLAN

LANSING. Mich. Jan. 90 (Spe-
cial. THE proposal making eight
hours legal days work for public
employees, was killed by the con-con,
only IL being for IL on the final test.
The Detroit times., 1908-01-29

peruturc. x3s minimum. ftt mean. So
Snowfall lmefe1k. n. tnchs Wenth<r.
cloudy.
= The sas- 1Est<< 1T astS =. ns esd sess
ttf3 y.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-01-11

Editors Gazette: Send III" th" Gnzcti" for
1905. Your sample copy announcing Prof. Masnc,
AhHociat" Editor OF your paper has made me
take this btep. | consider Prof. Maha"y tn" best
pointed man in this whole country on practical
agriculture. lic In strong. f"arlesB and con
yincing writer. thoroughly familiar with our
Southern conditions. has" heard him on the
lecture platform and followed HIS teachings for
years and know from practical denomination
that his Buggestions are sound.
The South In In need OF thoroughly practical
farm paper one that tn void Of this impractical
tonmyrot these poctichl high art hugg"hiohh
made by men who know no more about farming
for tho dollars and c.ntn than II hog does about
phyaology. What need for the south II
practical suggestions that will enable US To bring
up our worn soils and at the same time make
money. This has been done on this place ana
Professor Massey has been instrumental In help
ing me solve this problem.
CLARENDON DAVIS.
huntsville. Ala.