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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
NE Gets MICHIGAN
But Bryan's Chances in Penn
syIvania Convention Are
Not So Bright.
SEVERAL MEETINGS HELD
Keystone State Outlook is Uncertain,
But Lively Doings Are Conf
IDENTIFY Predicted.

Lansing, Mich, May 20.-That Will
liam Jennings Bryan would be endors-
ed by the democratic state convention
today and that the Michigan delegation
TO Denver would be instructed to vote
for the Nebraskan for the presidential
nomination, was practically the unani-
nous opinion among the delegates be-
mocracy were called to order this
morning
Cummings Chairman.
The convention was called to order
by State Chairman Winship. After a
brief address Winship introduced A.
Nj. Cummings of Lansing as temporary
chairman. Reports of district eau
cuses were received and adopted and
the convention adjourned until 2.
victory for GuFey.
Harrisburg, Pa, May 20.-The situa-
ton with regard to probable action at
today's democratic state convention on
the question of instructing the dele
gates to the Denver convention had
not cleared up when the delegates
were called to order Each side was
still claiming victory and neither was
inclined TO yield anything to the 9TH
er. Prospects are the convention will
be exceedingly interesting and lively.
The committee on permanent or.
ganization selected Peter A. Boyle, a
| Guffey man, as permanent chairman
| This indicates the Guffey people will
organize the convention and elect
their four delegates at large and send
them to Denver without instructions
south Carolina for Bryan.
| Columbia. S. c.. May 20.-By an al
most unanimous vote the state demo
cratic convention today decided to in
struct it's delegates to the nationa
convention for Bryan.
Missourians EIecting Delegates.
Jefferson City, Mo-, May 20.-The
democratic state convention convened
at noon today with almost 1000 dele
gates present Four delegates at larg,
| tc the national convention and 80 del
egates from 16 congressional district
will be elected.
| johnson Got One Delegate.
| Montgomery, Ala, May 20.-Late re
turns from Mondays state democratic
primary today indicate DIR. Cunning
ham, one of the Johnson men for dele
gate at large, was elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
L|LLEY'S CHARGES WERE GROUND
LESS AND HE WAS MADE TOOL OF
RIVAL BOAT COMPANY IT is FOUND

Fort Madison, Iowa. We did not en-
ter the canal at .Montrose, as the stage
of water was so high that we did not
need to. The scenery along the Mis-
sSsippi is grand. 1t is the first time
in 81 years that your correspondent
has travelled over that portion of the
father of waters. Many nice towns
have been built along the banks OF
the stream. There are a great many
of the old comrades from the Soldiers
home in the city. | have not been tC
visit the home as yet, but expect tC
go there in the morning. The day
is given over to registering of com
rades and meetings and a general
good time. There will be camp fires
tonight.
Some of the members of our party
are Hon. Thomas Campbell, G. E
Bailey, William Norris and wife
James Beardsley. w. F. Schroeder and
wife, c. b. Knox and daughter, n. n
Coons, J. w. Donald, Captain w. c
Bennett, Everett Wheelock, j. w
Dewrose, G. NJ. Stoddard and daugh
ter, and the Moline martial band. We
met with and received our delegate
badges from Adjutant General Part
ridge of Chicago, assisted by his ami
able daughter and Comrade Campbell
of Peoria, assistant postmaster.
T. F. MURPHY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
NEWYORK MAN AWAITING DEATH FROM
HYDR0PH0BIA ARRANGES AFFAIRS;
DOG LICKED HAND, GIVING INFECTION

New York, May 20.-To ease the last
hours of the victim of rabies, William
H. Marsh, wealthy inventor and man
ufacturer, who was told yesterday at
the Pasteur institute he had hydro
phobia, and would live a few days on
u, physicians put him under the in
fluence of opiates today, and he will be
kept in that condition until his death.
Marsh was perfectly conscious, and ap-
parently did not suffer except when
seized with commissions. Between
paroxyms he bid farewell to his family
and arranged his business affairs.
waited Too Long.
Marsh waited too long before he ap
piled to the Pasteur institute for treat
ment, not going there until three days
ago, when the symptoms of the disease
began to be visible. When he made his
second visit to the institute he was
told by the scientists in charge there
that the institute could not possibly de
anything for him, that his case was be
yond medical aid, and that he would
die shortly.
How long do you give me to live?'
Marsh asked quietly.
Not long" he was told, '.probabl,
four days."
Went to Arrange Affairs.
Marsh shook hands with the physi
clans, and told them he would go hom,
and arrange his affairs. He walked ou
Of the institute to his carriage an,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
ABsINIHE SELLERS TAX UP
France to Double License Fees to Pay
Nations Deficit.

Paris, May 20-Doubling of the IL
cense fees on all saloons where alb
sinthe is sold is planned by the gov
.ernment, and is expected TO make up
81, 100000 Of the estimated deficit of
SS,S00,000 apparent in the budget for
1909. M. Caliiaux, minister of finance.
announced yesterday revenue esti-
mate OF $7S5, 100000 and expenditure
of 1874 100000 The government also
contemplates the collection of per
centage of their industrial profits from
the holders of monopolies of water
power and more strict enforcement
|of the laws on stock transferi taxes
land customs duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
VETERANS ARRIVE
Rock Island County Delegation
Reaches Quincy for the State
Encampment.
TRIP ON THE BOAT ENJOYED
Shoot keokuk Rapids-AIl in Good
Shape to Enter Into the Festivi-
ties of the Occasion.

Quincy, ILL.,, May 19.-(Special Cor
respondence to The Argus. 1.-The vet
Grams and their ladies from Moline,
Rock Island and Davenport to the
number of Us boarded the steamer
Columbia at Moline, Rock Island and
Davenport on the evening of the 18th,
bound for Quincy where the depart.
ment encampment is to be held
Many comrades from Wsiteside coun-
ty and the outlying towns in Rock
Island county, Coal Valley, Reynolds
Milan, were represented. An enjoy
able time was had on board the boat
speeches, singing and general good
fellowship all the way through.
We arrived at Quincy at 9:10 a. IN
The Columbia was decorated from
stern to stern with the national colors
The drum corps led the procession
UP into the city. The city of Quincy
is finely located.
About 3 p. m. the fire department
gave grand exposition. 10 streams
of water being thrown from five steam
engines. There was a stream thrown
lrOm tne HoOh anu lduueT cOIHpdH.
to height of 75 feet AT least 1O,0M
people Witnessed the display. Tht
weather is beautiful, just little tor
warm for comfort; quite a contras
from the weSscr we have had il
Rock Island cos-ty the past week o
10 days.
Avoided the Canal.
This morning at daylight we passe,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
LET MOT0RMeN COME IN
Drivers of Electric Trains on Steam
Roads Eligible to Engineers.

Columbus, Ohio, May 20.-The inter-
national convention of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers yesterday af-
ternoon voted to admit to membership
the engineers of all electrically drawn
trains on steam railroads.
There was no extended debate on
the proposition, and the report of the
committee, to which the question of
admitting motormen had been refer
red, was accepted without change.
There was practical unanimity against
admitting any motormen except those
employed ON cars which have displac-
ed steam locomotives
Admission of engineers in Cuba to
the brotherhood was also determined
upon at the meeting of the convention
yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
KILLS TO PREVENT WEDDING
Son of Aged New York Millionaire
Stays Father and Self.

New York, May 2O.-George E.
Sterry, the millionaire president of
the Weaver & Sterry company, linn
tied, 10 Pine street and 166 Pearl
street, drug importers and wholesalers,
was shot and instantly killed yester-
day afternoon by his eldest son,
George e. Steery, Jr.. who then shot
and killed himself. The murder and
suicide grew out of the intention of
the elder Sterry, who was widower,
72 years old, to marry Miss Rachel
Blaikie, aged 50, school teacher of
East Orange. n. j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Congressional Investigation Re-
suits in a Caustic Arraign-
ment.
ACCUSED FIRM FAIR
Congressman Who Started the
Probe lntimated to Have
Been Duped.

Washington, May 2O.-That Repre-
sentative George l.. LilIey of Con
necticut was not warranted in bring
ing charges against certain of his col
leagues in the house and accredited
members of the press is the conclu-
sion reached by the special commit.
tee who Investigated the methods EN-
ployed by the Electric Boat company
of New Jersey in connection with
legislation before congress.
Testimony Is Reviewed.
In an exhaustive report submitted
to the house today Chairman Boutell
and his colleagues review the testi-
mony brought out before the commit
tee in the hearing extending over sew
eral weeks and declare with entire
unanimity no member of. the house
and no member of the press has been
induced by officers of the Electric
Boat company to act from corrupt or
improper motives.
Used as an Instrument.
Furthermore the committee finds
'hot hiiicy ciilOWtu ullllStIl 10 DP uSeQ
as an instrument of the Lake Boat
company in questioning the integrity
and fairness of members of the in
vestigating committee and in attack.
ing the competing submarine com.
pany. Lilley is charged also with
maintaining an attitude of bad faith
both in bringing charges and conceal
ing from the committee the identity
of the real parties behind the investi-
CATION.
Story of the Case.
The investigation grew out of a res
olution introduced by Lilley in the
house Feb. 20 last asking that com
mittee be appointed to investigate the
conduct of the Electric Boat company
of New Jersey and their predecessors
the Holland company, respecting
methods employed by the companies
named in connection with past and
proposed legislation before congress
The resolution was referred to the
committee on rules and March the
committee reported back and recon
mended that the speaker-name com
mittee of five to investigate tho
charges, which was done The hear
ing began March 9 and closed Apri
30. The testimony was taken il
Washington, New York and New Or
leans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Father Finds Stolen Girl.

Hickman, KY. May 20.-After nine
months search EDWARD Roy of Deca-
tur, Ill.,, found his 14-year-old daughter
near here. Will Fleming, married
man, IL is alleged, stole her last Aug
ust from her home. Fleming was ar
rested here and confessed. The girl
was found on boat three miles above
this place. She had not been on land
for weeks Fleming is in Jail and will
be taken back to Decatur for trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
MAY DROP ACTION
Evelyn Thaw Likely Not to
Press Suit for AnnuIment
OF Marriage.

New York, May 2e.-There is a pos
sibility Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may aban-
don her suit for the annulment of her
marriage to Harry X. Thaw, accord
ing to a statement made today by her
counsel. Daniel o'Reiliy. I'VE have
not decided yet just what we will do. :"
said O'Reilly, 'but as we told Referee
Deyo yesterday. in asking for further
postponements of the case, If we are
ready to go on Tuesday next, we will
not so on at ALL"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Declares He Did Not Even Pro-
pose Marriage to Her
at Any Time.
ADMITS F0OLISHNEsS
Secretary Loeb and Bobert ].
Wynne Are Brought
Into the Case.

New York, May Ex-senator Thorn
as c. Platt, who is being sued for di-
vorce by Mae C.. Wood, today entered
the court room where the suit was
being heard. He was accompanied
by two attendants and seemed to walk
with considerable difficulty.
Denied Proposal Of Marriage.
Opening his testimony Platt said he
was nearly Is years old He first met
Miss Wood in 1901. He denied he
had ever seen her at the Oriental
hotel or ever asked her to become
his wife.
Platt said he might at times have
foolishly addressed Miss Wood in en-
dearing terms. She had never called
him any pet names
Was an "AgrecabIe Woman.
He liked her very much because
she was an agreeable woman" He
said he had never given her a photo
graph of himself on which he had
written ito my dear wife" and denied
lemphatically he ever married the
plaintiff or ever promised to marry
her. In fact, the senator denied all
the statements and charges made
against him by Miss Wood.
Paid $IO,0OO for Settlement.
Platt testified that he paid $4,000
to his son Frank to bring about set
tlement of the suit brough against
him by Miss Wood through the law
| firm of Howe & Hummel
| High officials Accused.
| New York, May 20.-High govern
] lment officials at Washington are al
legged to have conspired to obtain pos
session of love letters said to have
been written by United States Senator
Thomas c. Platt to Miss Mae C.. Wood
in a signed statement introduced as
evidence during yesterdays hearing in
Miss Woods suit for divorce against
the senator.
The statement bears what purports
to be the signature of ]. Martin Miller
and Miss Wood said that while she
ibid not see the signatures affixed. she
was assured by Mr. Miller that it was
genuine.
| At Her Request.
The statement was prepared by Mil
Ter at her request, she testified. II
declared that Miller was asked by
high government officials in Wash
ington and New York to get posses
sion of Senator Platt's love letters"
that the papers when obtained were
not to be given to Senator Platt. but
were to be turned over to 'Mr. Loeb
III Washington" and that when th'
plan to get possession of the original
lpapers failed, scandal was begun an
the newspapers to force Miss Wood
to come to terms. - -,
wynne brought In.
"Wynne, first assistant postmaster
general, started the ball rolling by
lgetting New York newspaper to
lprint the article as it first appeared, 81"
says the statement, which concludes:
I"I was got into the conspiracy by
powerful officials whom I dare not to
ldisplease from newspaper or po-
litical standpoint. l consulted Mr..
Howe, Senator Platt's secretary, fire.
quently and acted at all times under
the direction of Loeb and Platt.'
Was 1t PIatt Clubs.
Former Postmaster General Robert
Wynne is the present American con-
sui general to London. j. Martin
Miller, former newspaper man, re-
lcently was American consul at
Rheims, France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
ence, SO being sufficient under the re

ence. so being sufficient under the re-
publican organization.
The insurgents demand the enact
ment at the present session of law
regulating the issuance of restraining
orders and temporary injunctions, en-
bodying in principle the following
propositions:
/. That no restricting order or tenn.
porary !. injunction shall be granted
without reasonable notice and after
hearings, except that in cases where
it is made to appear that great and
|irreparable injury would be caused by
delay pending a hearing. In such
cases a restraining order may be is
sued to remain in force until. hear
ing can be had upon the application
for temporary Injunction.
2. That such restraining order is
lsued without notice shall not be con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
RAYNER INSISTS
Calls Up Resolution to Have
President Name Court of
Inquiry
IN THE COL. STEWART CASE
Satisfied Committee on Military Af-
fairs Would Not Act-Caucus on
Anti-Injunction Bill.

Washington. May Ex-senator Ray
ner of Maryland i'll the senate today
called up his resolution requesting the
president to appoint a court of inquiry
TO investigate The charges against Co
lionel William r. Stewart of the coast
artillery now stationed at Fort Grant,
Arizona. Rayner said he took action
as he was satisfied there would be no
report from the committee on military
affairs on his resolution during this
session of congress.
To Hold Conference.
Washington, May 20.-A conference
|of the republican members of the
house will be held tonight for the pur-
pose of deciding whether an anti-in-
junction bill shall be passed at this
session. After "a hours of hard work,
Representative Townsend of Michigan,
the leader of the insurgents. approach-
cd Speaker Cannon yesterday with a
petition bearing the signatures of As
republican members asking that an
nti-injunction bill be taken up. Speak
er Cannon informed Mr.. Townsend and
his associates that they were pursuing
the wrong course; that if anything is
to be done in the way of legislation
not As nor so republicans should die
tate, but that majority of the repub
lican members of the house would be
necessary.
Raised Number to 62.
Mr. Townsend in good faith accepted
the suggestion, and by hustling around
Increased the number to 62 and haC
them attached to a call for a confer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
BLACK HANDIN NEW OUTRAGE
Bomb Placed in Tenement When
Money Is Refused,

New York, May 2O.-The refusal Of
wealthy Italian physicians to comply
with demands of Black Hand GRIM
inals for money resulted in the lives
of 100 persons being placed in danger
for a few moments today when a
bomb was exploded in a tenement
house in East Eleventh street. Four
persons were injured and the build
ing badly damaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
THREATENS TO AID
In A REVOLUTION
Liberal Leader in Portuguese Cham.
Der of Deputies Demands Econ
omy by the Government.

Lisbon, May 20.-Alfonso Costa, the
republican leader, made a speech in
the chamber of deputies today in
which he declared unless the present
government, was economical, liberal
and patriotic his party would organize
revolution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Winds ARE STRONG
Fleet Meets Worst Storm Of
Cruise Off The Oregon
Coast.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 2O.-Accord-
ing. to a wireless message received
here last night, the Atlantic fleet is
"encountering off the coast of Oregon
the heaviest seas since cit felt Hamp-
ton Roads. The ships are struggling
against stormy head winds and making
slow progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
TANK ExPLODES
SEVEN DROWNED;
Accident to Launch Brings Disaster to
Party Of Society People of
Ciaredon, Ark.

Claredon, Ark, May 20.-Seven prom
inent young society people were drown
ed last night when the tank of their
gasoline launch exploded, wrecking
the boat. The other members of the
party were rescued with difficulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
0usTsuNIrEO sTATEscoNsuL
England Withdraws Exequatur {
Prince Edward Island Official.

London, May 20.-The Gazette pub
fishes the quite unusual notification OF
the withdrawal of a consular exequa-
tur. The individual in this case is an
American, John II. Shirley, the con
sular representative of the United
States at Charlettetown, Prince Ed
ward island. The notice is dated al
the foreign Office, May 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
HOLDS TO POINT
Municipal Traction Company of
Cleveland Refuses to Re-
instate Men
AND GIVE OLD POSITIONS
Crowd Engages in Gun Fight with
Crew and Police at Lakewood
and Several Are Wounded.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 20.-Although
no definite result was announced at
the close of the conference between
members of the state arbitration board
and President Dupont of the Municipal
Traction company, which continued
practically throughout the night, it is
believed material progress was made
toward a settlement of the street car
strike.
VIII Not Restore to Old Runs.
Members of the arbitration board
will today submit new proposition
to the officers of the street car union.
President Dupont has agreed to waive
every point at issue except in the mat
| ter of seniority which involves the
reinstatement of all strikers on their
old runs.
Rioting More Serious.
Cleveland, May 20.-Rioting became
more general and serious in the street
railway strike, late yesterday. The
| first death, while not a part of the
strike, but incident to it, occurred
when Yetta Wolkinski, years of age
was run over by a car operated by an
inexperienced motorman. A crowd
quickly gathered and would have lynch
ed the motorman had he not turned
on full speed and escaped.
| In Lakewood a car was stopped and
the crew fired upon. Four persons
were shot and seriously injured and
the car was burned to the trucks. The
first disturbance in the down town sec.
ton also took place after dark, when
a Woodland car was held up on On
tario street and the motorman and
conductor attacked. The police dis
persed the rioters.
| Car burned by Mob.
The burning of a Clifton boulevard
car in Lakewood was the most serious
riot of the strike. The car was going
toward the western terminal when il
was stopped by a log being thrown
across the track. 1t was the first eff
| fort to operate in Lakewood. and the
car carried no passengers as trouble
was expected. AS soon as the car stop
ped it was surrounded by rioters. I'm
mediately the crowd began shooting
at the members of the crew and guards
| The latter, w. ]. James and John
Swanto, returned the fire. All told
over so shots were exchanged.
Gasoline Used on Car.
While the shooting was in progress
the crowd grew to nearly a thous
and. Another car arrived and its
crew and guards joined in the free-for
all fight. Gasoline was poured upor
the second car and it burned to the
trucks. The Cleveland police were
notified and 60 officers were sent t.
the resc e. The first car, riddled will
bullets, and windows broken, proceed
led to the car barn.
Motorman p. G. Elsholz was shot il
the leg, John Gray and George Alexan
lder guards ON the second car. wer.
shot in the chest. Mace Burlingame
who was in the crowd which made thu
lattaclS, was shot in the hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Gasoline Used on Car.
hile the shooting was in
crowd grew to nearly
Another car arrived
Child browns in a Tub.
VIII Not Restore to Old Runs.

Galesburg, H., May 2O-The body
Fof Mary Carmody, little daughter ol
C. M. Carmody, was found in a tub
of water yesterday, into which she had
fallen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, May 20.-Following are
in brief the proceedings of the two
houses of congress yesterday as taken
from the official records:
SENATE-A democratic speech pre-
pared for circulation in the coming
campaign was delivered by Senator
Taylor of Tennessee. Mr.. Taylor de-
voted his attention chiefly to the tariff
and currency policies of the republican
party. The senate agreed to the con-
ference report on the agricultural bill
carrying a total of $11,672.106. At 2:10
O'Clock adjournment was taken.
HOUSE The conference report on
the legislative appropriation bill was
agreed to; Inference reports on the
agricultural and fortifications appro-
priadon bills were received; the bill
making an appropriation of s1.500.0 .00o
for representation by the United States
lat the Toxic exposition in 1912 was
passed. as were also two omnibus bills
|embodying 40 separate measures having
to do with public lands and matters in
the territories. Pending a vote on a
bin providing for the issuance OF
leases of public lands. in the Panama
,cana1 zone, recess was taken at 6 p
III. until II o'clock today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
M0THERl0OksF0R DAUGHTER
Disappearance of Student Laid at
Door of Mrs. Belle Guinness.

La Porte, Ind, May 20.-Mrs. H.
Whittier of Toledo, Ohio, arrived here
today for the purpose of Investigating
her belief that a daughter who in 1902
attended university at Valparaiso,
nine miles west of La Porte, was
among Mrs. Guinness victims. The
girl disappeared from school after
writing her mother She was, going on
a visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Banks Condition Demanded.

Washington, May 20.-The control
Ter of the currency today issued a
call for the condition of national
banks at the close of business May IA.