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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
NAY CORN JUMPS
5 CENTS HIGHER
to Have Caused Another Rise
in May Price.

Chicago, May 26.-May corn today
advanced 5 cents. The rise was gen.
orally credited to statement said to
have been made by James A. Patton,
supposed to have a corner on May
corn, to the effect corn was going
much higher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
Three in Buggy Drowned.

Brimson. Mo-, May 26.-Mrs. b. b.
King, Mrs. Anna Coakley and the lat
ter's brother, years of age, were
drowned while crossing Sugar Creek
in a buggy Sunday night. Two others
in the buggy held onto the overturned
vehicle until rescued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
VOTE TO CONTINUE
STREET CAR STRIKE
Many Desertions From Ranks Of
Cleveland Union Said to Have
Been the Result.

Cleveland, May 26.-At meeting
the striking street railway employees
today voted to continue the strike.
There we're additional desertions from
the ranks of the strikers today, many
returning to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
UNITED STATES TO
KEEP GUARD IN CUBA

Washington, May 26.-As a result of
conferences between President Roose-
velt, Secretary Taft and General Bell,
it has been decided not to withdraw
any United States troops from Cuba at
the present time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
steamer is FIoated.

New York, May 26.-The Clyde line
steamer Seminole, which went ashore
near Long Branch, N. j., was fioated
this morning apparently uninjured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
DAYLlGHTBANOIIsl in GOTHAM

Bank Employees Save Cash, but Are
Wounded In Street Battle.
New York. May 26.-While Joseph
Elder, booklxeeper and Samuel Adel-
mann, messenger of the Jefferson
bank, were distributing cash among
the banks branch institutions yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26

as the representative from Illinois to
The legislative and good roads con-
vention, to be held July Z and s in
Buffalo. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
C0HALAN HEADS TAMMAMY
Succeeds Bourke Cochran as Grand
Sachem of Organization.

New York, May 26.-Daniel F. Co
halan, legal adviser of Charles F.
Murphy, leader of Tammany hall, and
chairman of the law committee of the
Tammany organization, was elected
grand sachem at a meeting of the sa
chems of Tammany hall last night to
succeed Bourke Cochran.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
Mao Wood oixes eaIl.

New York. May 26-Afae Wood,
who sued Senator Platt for divorce.
was released in $1,000 bail yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
CHILDREN INJURED
on RAILWAY GRADE
Grade, Where it Coilides with
Standing Car.

Pottsville, Pa, May 26.-Seventeen
children were injured, several fatally,
last night when a score of boys and
girls ranging in age from to IA years
climbed aboard truck on the Reading
road and started it down heavy grade
While going at a frightful speed the
truck collided with car standing at
the foot of the grade, and both were
almost completely demolished.
Good Roads Delegate Named.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 26.--A N.
Johnson, state highway engineer, has
been appointed by Governor Deneen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
All Members Of Party Urged to
Stay Till a Vote is Taken
on Bill.
CONFERENCE is HELD
Asset Currenc, Feature to be
Pruned Out to Please the
Democrats.


Washington, May 26.-Republican
confereeS on the currency question
from both houses were in conference
behind closed doors today. 1t is known
their discussion was based entirely
upon compromise proposition to dove
tail the Aldrich and Vreeland bills.
Takes Short Recess.
The conference broke up at 1 1:45 with
AN agreement to meet again at 3. No
understanding was reached, but men,
bers of the conference expressed ...e
opinion they would be able to get to-
gether on a compromise. This COM
promise, it is said, to meet democratic
opposition, must be so hedged about
as to remove the asset currency"
feature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
Republicans Asked to Stay.

Washington, May 26.-Every repub
lican member of the house found. in
the mail today the following official
notification: In view of the fact there
is prospect for an agreement upon a
currency bill, you are urgently request
ed to remain until vote has been ta-
ken. (Signed) James Francis Burke,
acting republican whip"
Adopts A, other Conference Report.
The house today adopted the confer
ence report on the military academy
appropriation bill. 1t now goes to the
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
MORE Are CHOSEN
Methodists Select Four Addi-
tionaI Bishops in Confer
ence at Baltimore.
HAVE TAKEN is BALLOTS
Presbyterians Take Up Discussion of
Home Missions and Hear Inter-
esting Reports.

Baltimore, May 26.-The 18th ballot
for bishop is reliably reported to have
resulted in the election of DR.. Robert
Mcintyre of Los Angeles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
Thanks for RockefeIIer.

The assembly, through its commit
tee on colleges. expressed its graft
tude to Jonn D. Rockefeller and An
drew Carnegie for their generosity in
gifts to the Presbyterian colleges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
NEARING END
Effort Under Way 10 Close Con gressionsl Business in
 Two Weeks
THE DEFICIENCY BILL

Washington, May 9.-Strong eff forts will be made it is said to have congress adjourn not later than two weeks from to-day. Representative Tawney announces that the house committee on appropriations of which he is chairman will begin work on the general deficiency bill to-day and that he will try to report the meas ure by next Thursday. This is the last of the big appropriation bills and it will probably go through the house without much discussion.
 The public buildings bill will be re- ported by the committee or buildings and grounds as soon as Chairman Bartholdt is sure of a right of way for it. It is conceded that this meas ure will be rushed through the house. A leader in the senate and an i'm portant member of the finance com mittee is quoted as saying yesterday that he believed congress would be able to adjourn on May 23.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
THAT EXPOSITION BLAZE.
Jamestown Employees Demonstrate
 Necessity for Their Retention.

Norfolk, Va, May 9.-Four mem- bers of the Jamestown Exposition Fire department and two of the Powhattan guard were held by Jus tice Backus for the next Norfolk county grand jury upon the charge of arson. Two of the men filed written confessions that they started the fire on the grounds which destroyed the Philippine vil- lage and other buildings 10 days ago. They said 1t was understood that Fire Chief Miller had recom- mended a cut in both the force and salaries and they thought a fire would demonstrate the value of both the firemen and the guards on the grounds.
 The men held are c. S. Broughton, fireman, of Detroit, Mich; J. F. Sharp, guard, of Jelico. Tenn; Ju- Illus Stork, guard, of Iowa; Y. M. Huffman, fireman. of Petersburg, Va; Edward Bryson, fireman, of Wilmington. N. C., and A. B. Thall, fireman, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
 Sharp and Broughton filed the written confessions. Sharp admit ted having applied the torch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
Only One Mrs Heron.

Chicago, May 9.-The Chicago city directory gives but one Mrs Heron. She is Mrs A. L. Heron, 4743 Evans avenue, the widow of Abra- ham Heron, dry goods man. Mrs Heron is at her home and said that she knew of no other Mrs Heron in the city of similar initials or who would answer the description of the woman detained in New York state.
 Coroner Hoffman yesterday re- ceived information which led him to believe that the earth underneath the house at 620 Alma street, Austin, formerly occupied by Mrs Belle Guinness, may be literally filled with the bones of murdered men. :" The police in conjunction with the coroner expect to commence excava- tions Monday morning. Coroner Hoffman's statement followed con- ference between him and Assistant Chief Schuettler over disclosures just made to the police officials. What the information was the assist ant chief declined to say, but Cor oner Hoffman declares it was by far the most important information the Chicago police have yet received.
 T am now almost positive" said the coroner, that the woman's body found in the ruins of the La Porte home was not that of Mrs Guinness, but that she is still alive"
 Mrs Heron having proven her identity, will go on to New York this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
HENNEY FOR GOVERNOR.
Hartford's ex-Mayor Being Doomed
 as a Compromise Candidate.

New Haven, May Ex-Mayor William F. Henney of Hartford for governor on the republican ticket as a compromise in the fight now on it's second lap between Congressman Lilley and Lieutenant Governor Lake, and into which Governor Woodruff has been drawn as pos sible candidate for a renomination. Such is the project started at the Hartford convention Wednesday, which finally struck this city last night with rush. The Henneyites, whether they were sincere or not, made lot of noise about the center, and it didn't take but a few hours before the proposition was topic of conversation.
 The only claim that was put for ward was that in the event of a fin- ish argument between Lilley and Lake, with the governor on the side. then Henney was the man to pick out and with his record in Hart ford, he would make good. While it was admitted that he was not very well known about the state his back CTS here stated that with four months still to go he could be brought out so before the votes that his name would be well known enough to make things interesting.
 Mayor Henney is without a doubt popular in his home city, and his administration there is given cred ence for, the election of his success or, Edward w. Hooker, although it is admitted everywhere that the lat ter put up a big personal fight. Whether he would be strong enough to en.er into the state campaign for the governorship is, however, doubt ed by political leaders hereabouts. Stories were also going the rounds that he would get the Lake dele gates, if the fight got too warm, but the friends of the lieutenant govern- or in this secuted the idea, saying that the fight could not get hot enough for their favorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
NO PEACE FOR "sKEETERs.'
The South Meadows at Hartford
 Will Be Drained at Last,

Hartford, May 9.-After months of delay and action by various city departments there is now little doubt that the South Meadows will be drained this summer, for yesterday afternoon the board of finance. at its first meeting since the new coun- ell was organized, voted to recom- mend an appropriation of $6,OO0 to the street board, from the perma- nent improvement fund for the work.
 The question of draining the South Meadows in order to abate the mosquito nuisance has long been before the city in one form or another. The health, street and park boards have each gone on rec ord as approving the scheme and City Engineer Ford has nearly com pleted plans for a layout of ditches to drain the breeding pools and for filling in the smaller depressions. As the meadows consist largely of undivided estates, with few bound ary lines, and as the owners will benefit little by the Sraining of of the land, the street board has rec mended that nominal assessment of $1 be placed against them. with s1 betterments, making ihe--wh hoie cost of the work to be borne by the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
STEAMERS IN COLLISION.
Ice Breaker Montcalm Almost Com
 pletely Submerged.

Quebec, Que, May 9-The Canadian governments ice-breaker Montcalm, valued at half million dollars, and the finest steamer in the government fleet, Is beached at Hackett's Harbor where she lies to-day almost con- pletely submerged as the result of a collision with the Canadian Pacific railway steamer Milwaukee, in the St Lawrence river yesterday.
 The Milwaukee arrived here from London and after discharging part of her cargo was leaving for Montreal when the Montcalm, which was steaming up the river, attempted to cross her bow. As the Montcalm passed the Milwaukee struck her amidships and rent great hole in her side. It was found necessary to beach the vessel.
 By the time the Montcalm reached the shore the water had made its way to the engine room and the crew hastily abandoned her. The work of raising the steamer will be a difi- cult task.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
NOT MRS GUINNESS
Woman Locked Up al Syracuse is Released = Complicated
 Case.

Syracuse, N. Y., May 9.-A woman whom the police say was arrested be- cause she resembled the descriptions of Mrs Belle Guinness of La Porte, Ind, accused of many murders, was locked up in the Syracuse police head quarters early to-day.
 The Rochester police notified the Syracuse police that the woman was on a New York train which passed through here shortly after midnight and two detectives boarded the train The woman, accompanied by an older woman was in her berth. The de- tectives continued on the train to Utica where the two women were talk en off the train and brought back here on returning train.
 The woman who is said to resem- ble Mrs Guinness said she was Mrs L. A. Heron of Chicago, and that she had been visiting friends at Franklin, Pa, and had boarded the train at Ashtabula, o. The elder woman she said was her mother.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
CITY NEWS.

The funeral of Mrs Ellen Pleas ant took place this afternoon from her late home on Bishop street. The remains were taken to Shell bourne Falls. Mass. for burial in charge of Under aker Moriarty. The interment will be in colerange oem- etery.
 Tax Collector Reeves is sending cut lien notices to property ourCrs who may not be in possession of inc fact that they are held for taxes oii property which they disposed of just prior to the making up of the grand list. When a man sells his property t usually happens that the tax next coming due after the transfer Is liste,I against the person who sells. and when they get the bills many take no notire 0f them. thinking that It was a mistake and that in time the collector will send the hin to the per s0n to whom they sold their property If you rerpive one of these motives from Mr Reeves you had better caEI and sec him. for It is certain thar therp is a Hen filed against you md you will have to settle or get fl alat- esl The rs,llertor7s hlea Is to give peouse timely warming before taking lcgzi precee,lInzs against them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09

J. Hickey while the other commits sioners wanted Patrolman Berginr who landed the position.
 Although Commissioner Spain had always been strong Thoms man he would not in the selection of ser geant, fall in line with the majority and carried his fight for Hickey into the meeting. Hickey would have landed the plum had not republican commissioner, Truman Lewis, united with the democrats, Commissioners Minor and Griffin, and elected Der gin Commissioners Spain and Phil lips voted for Hickey, the ballot standing Bergin 3, Hickey 2. Com missioner Spain's stand for Hickey caused much comment at that time and there were stories immediately circulated that he would resign. Ii was said that he and the mayor had split and that the commissioner had decided to withdraw from the board.
 Commissioner Spain has not at- tended a meeting of the board since that time but he denied that he had resigned. Although he had not he was evidently thinking of doing so. MT Spain while talking on the mat ter over the telephone to a reporter this afternoon stated that for the present he would say nothing. He declared he might give out a state ment later.
 Was it because of the fight over the sergeancy that brought on your resignation?" he was asked.
 Well, now, do not care to answer that as I said had nothing to say for the present." he replied.
 Commissioner Spain has been a member of the board for the past three years. He was appointed by Mayor Thoms when the latter first went into office and was reappointed for two years last January. Until a short time ago he was strong ad- ministration man. Mir Spain is also an alderman, representing the fourth ward and has been a very active mem- Der in the aldermanic chamber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
Brotherhood of St Andrew.

Pawtucket, R. l.. May 9.-The twentieth annual convention of the New England local assembly of the Brotherhood of St Andrew was opened in St Paul's Episcopal church. this city, to-day. There was a large attendance of delegates from the chapters throughout New England, who will remain over at the conclu- sion of the convention tomorrow. The opening session was one of much importance and this fact attracted a full representation of members. The election of officers was among the business which was before the meet ing and the delegates also consid- cred the several officers reports and listened to representatives of the va rious assemblies within the jurisdic- ton of the body. who told of the work in their districts during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
HUGHES GOING ROUND.
Tour Through Senatorial District to
 Help Out Cause.

Lockport. N. r., May 9.-Gov- ernor Hughes began his second day s tour through the forty-seventh (Niagara-Orleans) senatorial dis trict to-day. After making two speeches, one at North Tonawanda, at noon, and the other at Niagara Falls, at night, he will return to Albany. William c. Wallace, the republican candidate for senator, will, as he did yesterday, accom- pany the governor and address both meetings. Governor Hughes before leaving expressed himeslf as much gratified with the situation. At all the meetings yesterday he was greet ed with enthusiastic audiences. He said that he was more than ever impressed with the idE that the people of the state want gambling at race tracks abolished. The gov ernor left the impression that he will recommend at the extraordinary session of the legislature ordered to convene next Monday night. legisla- tion for the abolition of public gam- bling on race tracks, direct primary nominating elections and for he supervision by the public service commission of telegraph and tele- phone companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
MARK GOODE OUT
Government Suspends Him on Charge Thai He Kidnapped
 IDdiauS.

El Paso, Texas, May 9.-Mark Goode, agent for the department of the interior. has been suspended from the government service pend. ing investigation. of charges that he kidnapped five Kickapoo Indians from the Arizona reservation in order to keep them away from tribal conference called for deciding how to divide $215, ,000 appropriated to the Indians by congress. Goode passed through Fl Paso Tuesday with five Indians. It is now charged that by removing the quintet from the Arizona reservation Gcode de- stroyed an existing majority for di- vision along lines decided upon by the tribe which was to have been ratified yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
No Bin Verdict.

Boston. May g. The Suffolk county grand jury to-day returned q mo- bill in the case of Henry F Moebus otherwise known as Max shinburn. the bank burglar who was discharged from the New Hampshire state prison at Concord on April 19. Moebus was arrested in this city on April 21. charged with the theft of sz0a from fellow lodger in south end boarding house Al the time oi the arrest. the police admitted that they had no evidence against Moebus further than the fact that he had an opportunity to steal the money in question and he was held prinicpslly on his past record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
METHODIsTs INSULTED.
Receive Literature Commenting

WhiSkey From FOrmef Pfeacnef.
 Baltimore. May 9.-An attack upon polygamy by woman dele gate, the repor: of the missionary work of the church in Southern Asia and the request by Missionary Bishop J. M Thoburn for retire ment from active service were the chief feature of yes .erday's meeting of the Methodist Episcopal general conference here.
 A delegate from the far west ere ated stir just before adjournment by denouncing some literature which had been distributed among the delegates. The objectionable mat ter was contained .e souvenir pamphlet and turned out to be whis- key advertisements.
 Delegate B. Lee Pagett of Port sland,r Ore, arose and declared 'iob- scene and obnoxioIs' the literature which had been distributed among the delegates. The offending mat ter commended certain whiskies and appeared in a pamphlet issued as a souvenir of the Jamestown exposl- tion, which also set forth the life and resources of Maryland and the trade and industries of Baltimore. The books were stamped with the compliments of leading Balti- more business man, who was for merIy a Methodist preacher.
 Bishop Goodsell in the chair, cut off discussion by saying that the hour of adjournment had arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
KIRJAsSOF SECOND
B0We of Yale Takes fhe Burdle Race-Yale Man Also Won
 100 Yard Dash.

New Haven, May 9.-At Yale field this afternoon the high hurdles was won by Howe of Yale. Time, 16 4-5. The 100yard dash won by Corey of Yale. Time 10 1-5. Mile run won by Magee of Princeton. Time 4::32 3-5.
 Half mile race won by G. H. Whiteley of Princeton. Time, 2:01 4-5. Y
 U. D. Kirjasoffff of Yale, second. V. V. Tilson of Yale third
 The score now is Yale 22, Prince ton IS. sN
 Kirjassof is Waterbury boy, and ran on the Crosby high team last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-09
EVANS AT BANQUET.
Tells Why the Fleet Was Sent to the
 Pacific Coast.

San Francisco, May 9.-Rear Ad- miral Evans bade personal fare- well to the officers of his command at the banquet given last night in honor of the visit of the Atlantic fleet by the city of San Francisco. He was wheeled into the room and delivered a Is minutes address which was repeatedly interrupted by cheers.
 The banquet was given in the white and gold dining rooms of the St Francis hotel. Mayor Taylor in troduced Admiral Evans, who said:
 If you ask me why the Atlantic fleet was sent to the Paclfic coast, I can only say that I was told to bring 1t and here it is.
 Tn this connection l feel that It will not be violation of the navy regulations to tell you that when we were about to start out I was as- sured by the president of the United States and by the secretary or the navy, that great man of the cap- met. who is here tonight, and who is doing so much to give you pig navy. that it was purely peace cruise, but we must be prepared to fight if necessary. So we came on ov peace cruise and in the end , we presented the fleet to you.
 You have heard lot of talk late ly about water-line armor belts, ana see here tonight the man who had much to do with starting 1t all. From what has been written and said you would imagine we had a lot of eggs placed along the water line to be smashed by every shell that comes along. But let me tell you it is not armor belts or water fines that win battles. It is the men who shoot straightest and hardest and can stand punishment the long est. If you have such men-and we h eve fust that kind of stuff in our nav, 1t makes no difference wheth- or the armor belts are of leather or wood, or egg shells or anything else.
 That you need big navy Is not for me to say. It goes without say ing You people are our country and if you want big navy congress will have to give 1t to you"