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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
FATHER.IN.LAW OF HIS MOTHER.lN.LAW:
QUEER TANGLE IN AN EASTERN FAMILY

Washington, Pa, Dec. 2S.-David
Dillinger of this city claims the dis
tinction of being the only man in cap
tivity who is the father-in-law of his
own mother-in-law
His mother-in-law-or daughter-in-
law, If you prefer-can claim few in
the relation line herself. for besides
being the daughter-in-law of one of her
own daughters she is the sister-in-law
of another, mother-in-law of her father
in-law and has a few other twisted
claims of relationship.
Henry Dilllnger, an aged farmer, is
the son-in-law of one of his sons,
brother-in-law of another and son-in.
law of his daughter-iri-law.
Lucy Dillinger, aged 16 years, wife
of David Diliinger is the mother-in-law
of her father-in-law and of her own
mother
Charles Dillinger is the son-in-law
of his sister-in-law and of his owr
brother.
Mrs Charles Dillinger is-but what's
the use? Here's how it all started, anf
IL you are good at higher mathematic!
you may be able to figure it out fol
yourself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
FIGHT FOR SEAT
OF FORAKER WARM
Legislators Assembling But Situation
is as Much Up in the Air
as Ever.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. zS.-Many
members of the Ohio legislature arriv-
ed today and the fight for a successor
to Senator Foraker assumed an activ-
ity that presages week of work and
strenuous eXertion by several of the
candidates and their friends. All sorts
of wild and unconfirmed rumors are
flying about but the real situation, ac-
cording to unbiased observers, is the
senatorship is up in the air as much
as last week with both the acknowl-
edged leading candidates, Burton and
Charles P. Taft, unable 70 secure
enough votes to land the prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
TO GUARD WEALTH
Canada and Mexico Asked to Send
Delegates to Conservation
Conference.
ROOSEVELT PRIME MOVER
Will Try to Convince Neiehbors That
Interest of Countries Are
Mutual.

Washington, Dec. 2S. - Announce
yesterday of a plan for a conference
looking toward the conservation of the
natural resources of North America,
to be held at the White house Feb.
IS next.
Letters suggesting the plan have
welt to the governor general and pre-
mier of Canada and to President DitZ
of Mexico They will be delivered to
the officials in person by Clifford Pin
chot, chairman of the national conser-
walton commission.
The proposed conference is the out.
growth of the two conservation con.
ferences held in Washington, in which
the governors of the states and terri
tories were the principal conferees
At the second conference, in which, on
Dec. s, President Roosevelt and Presi
dent-elect Taft participated, represen
tatives of the Canadian government
were present and expressed their in
terest in the movement.
Purposes of the Conference.
The representatives of the Canadian
and Mexican governments will con
suit with representatives of the state
and other departments of this govern
ment and with the national conserva
tion commission. The main object o.
the conference, as announced will b,
to point out that natural resources ar,
not limited to the boundary lines whicl
separate nations, to develop a bette
knowledge of the natural resources o
each nation on the part of the others
and to invite suggestions for concur
rent action for the protection of mu
tual interests related to conservation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
HALF SOUTH DRY
Wave OF Prohibition Has Been Effec.
tive in Major Portion OF the
Different States.
VARIOUS PLANS ARE TRIED
Georgia Trying to Prohibit Sale of Ii
quor Containing Over 4 Per
Cent of Alcohol.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-A wave of
prohibition has swept with such re-
markable effect over the south that
the dawn of the new year opens up a
vast stretch of territory absolutely be-
reft of liquor, while the area where
prohibitionists have not triumphed
marks the ground of impending fights.
Significant of the magnitude this
problem has assumed is the fact that
in many states prohibition looms up as
a political issue of chief concern to
the voters, obscuring other municipal
and state questions.
Accurate reports show that more
than half the south's territory is dry,
in the remaining area listed as wet
the sale of intoxicants is upon re
stricted sale. 1t is evident that the
cities are the only remaining strong
holds of the saloons.
| Low Percentage Alcohol LAW.
| Georgia now holds the center of the
stage and for year has been expert
menting on what is strictly a meal
prohibition" law, in that it forbids thu
sale of liquors containing more than I
per cent of alcohol.
State wide prohibition laws becom,
effective ON Jan. 1 in North Carolina
Alabama and Mississippi, in each o
which a majority Of counties had here
Itofore prohibited the sale of liquor.
Prohibition advocates in Louisian;
have suspended their fight to test TIN
new Gay-Shattuck law for the regula
tion of the liquor traffic, which ais
becomes operative Jan. 1. The ant
lsaloon people say they will be conten
If this law is enforced rigidly.
Tennessee May Go Dry.
Tennessee is the chief center of ii
terest among the other states wher
Estate wide prohibition fights are i
progress The prohibitionists assel
that state wide bill will pass the lei
| islature, which they expect to organ
: ize and control With the backing {
) the state machinery, the local optic
forces are equally confident that sue
a bill win meet defeat.
IL Kentucky, the second largest di
Itilling state in the union, with II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
EARTHQUAKE and TIDAL
WAVE IN SICILY ISLAND

week. The electric power and light
plant was put out of commission
This plant is 10 miles distant from
here, and as telephone communication
with it has been interrupted it is inn
possible at this time to ascertain the
extent of the damage done.
Virginia City was in darkness last
night and much alarm existed. During
the last week this place has expert.
enced more than 80 earthquakes, in
which the earth movement was very
pronounced. Last Monday two shocks
within 10 minutes of each other drove
the people into the streets, panic
stricken, caused cracks in several
buildings and dislodged considerable
plaster.
Yesterday afternoons tremor fur
ther cracked buildings, threw down
plaster and scattered dishes from the
shelves and tables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
should Show Ability.
DEATH VALLEY
SC0TTY WANTS
TO ENLIST NOW

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Walter Scott,
otherwise known as Death Valley
Scotty,'' entered the United States re-
cruiting Office today and declared his
intention of enlisting in the marine
service Scott came into prominence
a few years ago when he arrived in
Chicago on a special train with the an
nounced intention of ridding himself of
part of an unlimited fortune, sup
posedly located in Death valley. The
source of his income was matter
never cleared up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
DEFENSE SHOWS A MOTIVE FOR THE
PRESENCE OF HAMS AT BAYSIOE CLUB

Flushing, n. Y, Dec. 2S.-Evidence
was adduced today at the trial of
Thornton Hams which the defense
claims supplies a reason for the visit
of Hams brothers to the Bayside
Yacht club where Annis was shot.
Charles Raymond Weaver. sales agent
for the Hams Concrete Mixer company.
declared he had induced Hains broth
ecs.la 30 to Bayside to-leok over prop
erty instead of going to Sandy Hook,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
TUG WRECKED; FOUR DROWN
Entire Crew Meets Death, Making
Exact Details Unobtainable.

Frankfort, Mich, Dec 2S.-While
trying to make this harbor in the face
of a terrific southwest gale Saturday
night the 15-ton gasoline fish tug Rhine
owned by Henry Hanrath, was crushed
against the pier and the entire crew
of four men were drowned The dead:
Henry Hanrath, Charles Kibby, julius
Dorry, Gus Strauble
The tug had been out on the lake
off the Manitou islands lifting nets
and was trying to make the harbor
when the accident occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
BEEF. TRUST GRAND
JURY Is AT WORK
Department Manager of Morris e. Co.
First Witness at Chicago-Msny
Subpoenas Issued.

Chicago, Dec 2S.-Harry c. Bowling,
department manager of the packing
firm of Morris & Co, appeared before
the federal grand jury today in con-
nection with the alleged rebate inves-
tiSation.
District Attorney Sims would not
specify the number of subpoenas is
sued in the investigation, although he
said many had been served in other
cities. He said none of the witnesses
sought had attempted to evsde SER
vice. 1t is known the investigation
will continue for at least three weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
STATE RESTS IN THE
NIGHT RIDER CASE
Judge Defers Decision on Motion to
Take Much of Evidence from Be-
fore the Jury.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-The
of the eight alleged night riders for
the murder of Captain Quenten Ran
ken. The defense asked the court to
withdraw all evidence from the jury
pertaining to the other raids than the
killing of Ranken, asserting such evi
dence incompetent. Judge Jones stat,
ed he would render a decision later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
URGES DEMOCRATS T0DRAW
UP THEIR OWN TARIFF BILL

Dennis ]. O'Connell, rector of the
Catholic university, has been appoint
ed auxiliary bishop of San Francisco
was confirmed in cablegram received
yesterday from the papal secretary of
state, Cardinal Merry Del Val, an
nouncing that the pope had made the
appointment. and the apostolic briefs
will be received within the next fort
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Enaineer Burned to Death.

!, Freeport ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-A head-on
collision of two freight trains on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
road in the company's yard here late
Saturday night resulted in the burning
to crisp of the engineer, Henry Hage
dorm of this city. The fireman, J. j
Stauffer of Racine, Wis, jumped ir
time to save his life, but broke his
ankle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
WOULD YIELD UP RUDOWITZ
U. S. Commissioner Gives Opinion in
Case of Russian Murderer.

Commissioner Foot Saturday forward
ed to the state department at Wash
ington so closely typewriter pages re-
viewing the evidence which prompted
him to recommend the extradition of
Christian Dudowitz, who is wanted by
murder and robbery. The commission
er is of the opinion that the question
of political offenses does not enter
into the Rudowitz case. and holds that
sufficient evidence was adduced dur
| ing the hearing to. warrant the belief
that the accused man was not mem
ber of a revolutionary band and should
stand trial before Russian tribunal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
WOULD EMPLOY
OLD SOLDIERS
AT CIVIL WORK

Chicago, Dec. 22S-Civil employment
under the government for soldiers
honorably discharged after 6 years
service is recommended by Major Gen
eral Frederick d. Grant, commander OF
the department of the lakes in his all
nual report made public here To-Day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
FOUR INDIANS ARE KILLED
Trouble at Aneth, Utah, the Nature of
Which Is Not Yet Known.

Washington, Dec 2S.-Four Indians
were killed and another one injured at
the reservation located at Aneth, Utah,
according to information received by
the bureau of Indian affairs from SIR
perintendent Shelton of the Shiprock
Indian agency, located in the north
western portion of New Mexico.
Accompanied by a physician, Super.
intendent Shelton has left for the
scene of the trouble, the nature OF
which is as yet unknown to the officials
of the Indian affairs bureau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

"The hour was too late to go to
Sandy Hook, and | told them to so to
Long Island and see the property with
the idea of ascertaining whether it
was near enough to the water front to
obtain sand and gravel with which to
make concrete. | started to go with
them, but found I could not get back
to New York in time to meet my wife,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Look for Zero Weather.

Chicago, H., Dec. 2S.-Real winter
weather is coming the latter part of
this week, possibly with zero temper
ature, according to advices from the
weather bureau last night In the
early part of the week fresh winds
will blow from the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
MAY BE A WEST POINTER
Arthur VoIlmer of Davenport Named
as Alternate by DoIliver.
BY TAN

Washington, Dec. 2S.-(Special) y
Senator Dolliver today nominated Ar
thur VOllmer, son of Henry Vollmer,
a prominent Davenport attorney, as
alternate to John B. Thompson of AL
bia, Iowa, for appointment to West
Point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
SHIP and CREW
LOST IN CRASH
IN SOUTH SEA

New Castle, N. S. W., Dec. Is
The British steamer Advance and the
British bark Iverna were in collision
off here today. The Advance went
down and with the exception of its
first officer, all members of the crew
lost their lives. The Iverna put into
New Castle leaking badly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Bail for carmaek's sIayers Refused.

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 2S.-Judge
Hart today refused bail to Colonel
Cooper, Robert Cooper and John D.
Sharp, charged with the murder OF
Senator Carmack.
The prisoners were remanded to jail
to await trial Jan. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
ROBBERS GET BIG
SUM FROM A SAFE
Secure $4,000 Worth of JeweIry and
$1,000 in Cash During Night from
New York Firm.

New York. Dec 2S.-The robbery of
100000 worth of jewelry and $4,000 in
cash from the safe in the jewelry store
of Oscar c. Jackie in Third avenue was
discovered today, having taken place
last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
HOLLAND IS HOLDING HAND
Trouble With Venezuela Professionally
at an End.

The Hague. Dec. 2S.-The foreign
Office today made a statement that the
trossSfc-vaulasVenezueia and IoT-
land is regarded as Professionally at
an end and that the Netherlands in
tends to hold its hand pending the
progress of the new Gomez admins
tration at Caracas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Representative Clayton
Opposes Attitude of
Negation.
W0ULDMAKECOMPLETE
Demands That Members Ct
House be Placed on Rec
ord Upon it.

Washington, Dec 2S.-Henry D.
Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the
democratic caucus of the house of rep
resentatives, today expressed his
views as to the democratic attitude in
the proposed revision of the tariff
I'm my opinion" he said, 'it is not
sufficient for the democrats In the
next congress to assume an attitude
of simple negation and merely oppose
what the republicans offer.
Must Frame Entire Bill.
eve must formulate an entire tariff
bill covering every schedule, go to the
committee of the whole with it, cham
pion it, and demand revision on its
every schedule and ask for the yeas
and nays ON it in the house. The bill
should be carefully considered in prin-
ciple and in detaiI-in short, it should
be measure we can go to the coun-
try on.
Should Show Ability.
The democrats are unexcelled in
kicking things to pieces, but let us
show that we can put things together
as the old party did in the time of
Jackson and Polk. We can do it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Former Congressman Dies.

Dayton, Ohio. Dec 2S.-Former Con-
gressman Charles NJ. Anderson of the
Third Ohio district, died at his home
at Greenville this morning. He had
been resident manager of the central
branch of the soldiers home for 90
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
OBJECT IS TO AID SCIENCE
Two Thousand Members Attend Meet
inc Of American Association.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2S.-With 1000
members in attendance the 60th an
nual convention of the American As
sociation for the Advancement of
Science opened at Johns Hopkins uni
versity today. The sessions will con-
tinue throughout the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Poor Failure Announced.

New York, Dec 2S.-The failure of
H. w. Poor & Co, brokers and bank
ers, was announced on the stock ex
change today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Too Late TO Make Trip.

whittier he said the brothers were
bound when he met them Aug. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
MINISTER CUTS OWN THROAT
Rev. r. c. Doughcrty of Buchanan, N.
D., Congregational Church Suicide.

Fargo. N. d., Dec. 2S.-Rev. Robert
C. Dougherty, pastor of the Copgrega-
tional church at Buchanan, n. D., yes
terday committed suicide by cutting
his throat with razor. 1t is believed
he was temporarily insane. He for
meTly preached in Kansas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
TOOK PLANTATION MONEY

Charges Filed Against Members of
Mexican Company at Chicago.
Marklay, E. D. Graves. d. w. Graves,
John B. Welcome and Lee Mantle,
diverted large sums from the Mexican
Plantation association to themselves
are made in petition here today by
Joseph Sanders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Shipping Along the Coast
Badly Damaged and
Lives Lost.
PEOPLE FLEE IN FEAR
Meager Reports From Interior
---Shocks at Virginia
City, Mont.

Rome, Dec. 2S.-Violent earthquake
shocks were felt in Calabria at $3.50
this morning. Serious damage is said
to have resulted. Some casualties are
conf AT Stefcanconi the shock was
most severe, but San Gersorio, San
Giorgo and Majerata also suffered.
Three Steamers Damaged.
London, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch from
Catania, Sicily, says three steamers
were dameged by an earthquake and
consequent tidal disturbance today at
that port The extent of the injuries
is not given.
Wave Sweeps Into Port.
Cantania, Sicily. Dec 2S.-A tidal
wave swept into this port today as a
result of earthquake disturbances, and
people on the water front were thrown
into an indescribable condition of fear
The approach of the water was seen
and sharp cries of warning rang out
front into the town.
sailors Rush Ashore.
Where sailors could get ashore boats
of all kinds were abandoned. The
water came and left confusion and
damage in their wake. 1t is not known
yet whether any lives were lost. A
number of fishing boats were swamp
ed and three steamers in port more
or less damaged. An Austrian steam
er was nearly overwhelmed. Much
merchandise piled on the docks was
washed away.
Reports from Palermo.
Brief reports received from Palermo
the capital of Sicily, say the shocks
there lasted 80 seconds Telegraph
and telephone systems were put out ot
business and railroad communication
interrupted, but the submarine cables
from Palermo are still working.
slight Shock I'm France.
Pau. France, Dec 2S.-A slight
earthquake shock was experienced
here this morning. No damage re
suited.
Severe Shocks In Montana.
Virginia City, Mont, Dec. 2S.-A
4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon this
section was shaken by the severest o
a series of seismis disturbances tina
has been going on for more than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Three Steamers Damaged.

London, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch from
Catania, Sicily, says three steamers
were dameged by an earthquake and
consequent tidal disturbance today at
that port. The extent of the injuries
is not given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

O'ConneIl Given Post.
Washington, Dec. 2S.-That Bishop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Severe Shocks In Montana.

Virginia City, Mont, Dec. 2S.-At
4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon this
section was shaken by the severest of
a series of seismis disturbances that
has been going on for more than a
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
DAMNING RECORDS

n ECORDS of public servants give
X a trustworthy clew to their gen.
~ eral attitude toward their con-
stituents on questions of Importance IN
which private interests may conflict
with public. Such matters are the
crucial tests of legislators fidelity.
II he is not with the people, then he
is with the foes OF the people, or with
corporations which would make use
Of the public for gainful purposes.
Harmon, Leeds, Pierce and Transue
voted against the car shortage DILL.
This was an act requiring railroads to
furnish cars upon a written applica-
ton from shippers OF freight. 1t pro-
vided for penalty for failure to do so,
and also a penalty on the part of the
shippers for failure to use the cars.
During the roll call R. o. Bell remained
in the cloakroom, as the French say,
"perdu."
Transue. Harmon and Leeds voted
against the Cartwright antitrust law,
while Bell found that more important
business demanded his presence in the
cloakroom. The spectacle of Transue
and his pals In office voting for legis-
latlon when 1t favored the railroad and
against legislation when lit favored or
protected the people was usual. B. F.
Hard, who opposes Transue in the
seventy-third, deserves the support of
all good citizens.
S. A. Waldron, the excellent citizen
who has been chosen as Democratic
candidate or the assembly from the
Seventy fifth, is opposed by another
QUICKER, Percy Harmon, who lodged a
vote on the act to protect men en-
ployed in the service Of street and in
terurban railroad service, lodged an
other for abolition of party circles at
elections voted no on the bill COM
polling railroads to furnish cars to
shippers on reasonable notice or pay a
fine: yes on the proposition to confer
almost unlimited power on Herrin's
railroad commission; no on the bill
compelling railroads to maintain gates
at street crossings to prevent acct
dents or death to pedestrians, and yes
for the change of venue to free
Schmitz and Ruef!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
Constitutional Amendments
Should Be Studied by Voters

house OF the legislature be limited to
$500 day. Even this Is excesslve; but
1t Is vast Improvement on present
conditions and will put an end to the
annual patronage steal" Vote Eyes"
- Senate amendment No. rs proposes
to put upon the borrower the burden OF
securing an express contract of ex-
emption from vicious form of double
taxation. The professional money
lender knows every crook of his trade
and OF the law affecting It, while the
man who makes comparatively small
loans is usually ignorant on those SUBJ
jects. Enough said. Vote NO"
Senate constitutional amendment No.
20 Is designed to extend the life of state
bonds from twenty to seventy-nve
years. Money can be obtained at q
lower rate where bonds are issued for
a long period and taxation for the pay
ment thereof viii not be felt when paid
In small installments over a seventy
flve-year period. This change would
enable the state to undertake sew
eral much-needed improvements Vote
YES"
Senate constitutional amendment No.
81 provides for the extension Of the life
of private corporations. This is already
law in q majority of the states. At
present private corporations may not
be chartered for terms of more than
fifty years And there can be no grant
ing OF special charters or extension OF
existing ones. Unless the constitution
is amended a number OF banks-some
Of them savings lnstitutiona-will be
compelled during the next few years to
go out of business, as the term OF their
charters will expire. A loss OF thou
sands of small depositors would be the
result. Vote Eyes"
Senate constitutional amendment No.
80 is intended to insure the curbing OF
legislative extravaganza In case senate
amendment No. is Is defeated. Its pro-
vision is identical with section or
amendment No. 16. Vote YES"
Senate constitutional amendment No.
"a is q scheme to remove the present
, restrictions against gambling In stocks.
The scheme was exposed by Judge Con-
rey In his able address before the City
club.
At present the man who has put up
money on margin for stock deal IN
futures can recover the same by suit.
The proposed amendment would take
away the right of recovery and leave
the Spectator In the same position as
any other gambler; that is, to quote
Judge Conrey. leaves him without any
relief In the courts" Vote Me-