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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
RACE IS EXCITING.
Syracuse Third of fLenQth Ahead
Of Columbia in Eight
Cared Contest
R0WED SATURDAY ON HUDSON
Wisconsin Last, Member of Crew Col
iapsing But Reviving Sufficiently
to Finish.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 20
Swinging their sweeps with powerful
strokes which carried their slender
shell through the water at all but
record pace, the Syracuse varsity crew
won the big four-mile race Saturday
for university eight-oared crews. They
cleared Columbia by less than one
third of length and Cornell a bare
length at the finish, after one of the
most hotly contested and interesting
regattas in the eleven years history of
collegiate racing on the Hudson course
incidentally Syracuse took from Cor
Iell the trophy which is the token of
victory in this race-the varsity chal-
lenge cup, presented in 1898 by Dr.
Louis l.. Seaman, of Cornell, to be
held by the winner for one year.
Win With Muscle.
The crew from Syracuse won by the
power behind its blades. and by SUI
rerior workmanship. Columbia and
Cornell rowed finely throughout the
contest and pressed the winner hard
iE the last mile. Pennsylvania's eight
made the pace for nearly three miles
and then went to pieces, finishing six
lengths behind Cornell. Wisconsin
was reckoned as contender until the
three-mile mark was passed at Pough-
Eeepsie bridge when ]. w. Wilse. No.
2, collapsed and put the western crew
out of the contest.
He soon recovered and the Wiscon-
sin men rowed bravely on, even
though Wilse fell over on his oars
again. He again revived sufficiently
to swing an oar as the Wisconsin
crew swept over the finish line, more
than a minute behind Syracuse.
The Official Time.
The official time was:
Syracuse-19 minutes, "a Is sec
| onds.
Columbia-19 minutes, 35 Is Sec
onds.
Cornell-19 minutes, 80 seconds.
Pennsylvania-19 minutes, 50 3-5
seconds.
Wisconsin-20 minutes, as seconds.
Syracuse Wins Four CARED.
Syracuse won also and for the Sec
ond successive time, the race for uni
versity four cared shells for the Ken
nedy challenge trophy-the' first race
of the day-leading the Pennsylvania
/ crew over the line by nearly two
lengths and covering the distance of
two miles in 10 minutes, 52 As sec
onds Columbia crossed the line third,
three lengths behind Pennsylvania
which had fouled Columbia in the last
half mile.
The judges disqualified Pennsyl
MIA and awarded Columbia place hon,
ors.
| Cornell First In Freshmen.
| Cornell carried off the two mile
race for freshmen, eight-oared shells
for the stewards cup in handy fashion
going over the course in 9 minutes
SO 3-5 seconds, three lengths ahead OF
Syracuse. Columbia was third, Wis
consin, fourth, Pennsylvania, fifth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29

any other year than for 1907 and $54,-
00t,000 more than for any other year
since 1865, not excepting the Spanish
war period.
Some improvements Made.
Although these increased disburse-
ments are very general and are shown
in nearly every account except that if
interest on the public debt, some of the
heaviest of them were for important
improvements.
The Panama canal during the clos
ing year will have cost the govern
ment $3S,000,000 as AGAINST $27.0O0,-
600 for the year 1907, and the work
this year in connection with the re.
clamation of the public lands will be
shown to have cost about S12, ,000, 900
which is not far from last years fig
ures
Postal Deficiency IL Great.
The deficiency in the postal revenues
for the present year will probably
reach S13,500,000 as against $500,
600 for 1907, making a difference OF
Sc, O00,00 This is the largest postal
deficiency in the history of the gov
ernment, except in 1905. when il
reached nearly S15,000,000.
The decrease in the amount of the
receipts of $64,000,000 and the in
creased expenditures of $4,000, ,00C
make difference against the treasury
for The fiscal year of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
Band OF Revolutionary Asita-
tors Said to Operate Across
the Border.
SHELTER ON THIS SIDE
Torreon Now Center of Scene
of Acticn, 1900 Troops Be-
ing Sent as Reinforcements

City of Mexico, June 29-The in
ternal troubles in Mexico which devel.
oped several days ago along the north
ern border of the republic have
brought out serious features Today
the storm centers around the city of
Torreon and in the country between
that place and Jaral where bands are
operating in conjunction with the in
surrectionists.
Many Soldiers on Scene.
Government troops are rushing to the
scene. Already 1900 federal soldiers
have reached Torreon to reinforce the
garrison. Two hundred more have
reached Juarez in Chipuahua. Soldiers
are patroling the streets and public
houses and jails are heavily guarded.
Take Refuge Across Border.
1t is the belief of the Mexican gov
eminent the revolutionary movement
was caused by band of agitators
which made their headquarters in the
United States. On this ground it is
believed Ambassador Creel when he
reaches Washington will appeal to the
United States authorities to assist in
apprehending the revolutionists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
"DRy" DEFEAT IS CERTAIN
Further Returns From Tennessee Add
to Options Votes.

Memphis, June 29-Further returns
received from democratic primary elec-
tion in this states indicate the certain
nomination of Governor M. R. Patter-
son over former United States Senator
Edward w. Carmack. Reliable returns
give Patterson 734 and Carmack 5S4.
Carmack followers will probably con-
test the election in two small interior
counties, charging fraud. Mr.. Car
mack favored statewide prohibition
and Governor Patterson announced for
local option.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
WIND TAKES LIFE
Seven Killed and 25 Injured in
Tornado That Cuts Through
Clinton, MINI.
TWENTY-FIVE HOUSES DOWN
Fifteen Cars and Passenger Coach
Blown Out of Train Which Was
Just Entering Town.

Clinton, Mimi, June ga tornado
struck this town at 5:35 Saturday af-
ternoon, killed seven people and in
jured twenty-five, some seriously.
Twenty houses, a printing Office and
two churches were blown down.
The dead:
MORTON HIGGINS.
THOMAS ROCKWELL.
MISS KATE MILLS.
BLANK SPRANKBERRY.
MRS. OLDS NICHOLSON AND
DAUGHTER.
MRS. A. VANDEMARK.
The missing:
Mrs T. NJ. Johnson.
Started Near Town.
The tornado, starting three miles
north of the town, destroyed two farm
houses and swept over Clinton, which
has about 400 population.
A Milwaukee mixed train was pull
ing into the station as the storm
struck. Fifteen freight cars were
blown off the track, as was also a
passenger coach containing l.
people. All were injured but it is i'm
possible to learn the names or exten
of their injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
IS TO BE A WEEK
OF EXCURSIONS
Trips to be Made by the Columbia,
J. S., Silver Crescent and w. w.
are Scheduled.

This week is to be a busy one for
the excursion boats. There will be
excursions during the week on the w.
W., the ]. S., the Columbia and the
Silver Crescent The w. w. takes out
the postoffice clerks tonight, and to-
morrow afternoon will take care of the
overflow from the last excursion given
by the telephone girls. In the evening
the telephone girls of Davenport have
the boat and the following afternoon.
the st. Paul Methodist church of Dav-
enport will have the boat for picnic
at Peterson's island. The boat will
return in time to make an evening
trip for the Davenport teamsters
Thursday the Red Men of Moline have
the boat in the evening and the next
day it will go up the river to fill dates
at northern cities.
The ]. S. arrives here Saturday and
will make two trips to Muscatine The
attraction there is the river carnival
and races which the Mississippi
Power Boat association will hold. The
]. S. will be here until Monday morn
ing --s
The Columbia. instead of its Satur-
day afternoon run to Muscatine. will
make the trip down in the morning.
The Silver Crescent will also carry
people from here and will not start on
the return from Muscatine until all the
display of fireworks is over The
Fourth will be a busy day on the river
here
The Railroad Mems association of
the three cities is to have an outing
on board the steamer w. w. July 90.
The boat will visit the new Moline
locks and will then go down the river
a short way. There will be music
dancing and speaking during the trip.
The overflow excursion given by the
telephone girls will be tomorrow after.
noon at 2:30 instead of this afternoon
as announced by mistake. The steamer
w. w. will leave Rock Island at 2:3O
and Davenport at 3 o'clock and will
make the trip up the river and through
the locks. Tickets that were not used
on the former excursion can be used
at this time and accommodations have
been provided for as many more as
care to go.
Two of the Diamond 10 boats were
here yesterday. The Quincy was up
!, from st. Louis in the morning on the
second trip of the season. It had a
fair passenger list and carried an enor-
nous cargo of freight. The ST. Paul
was down from Dubuque on its way to
| ST. Louis 10 enter the seasons work
1t will start on its first trip Wednes
| daV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
SANTA FE TRAIN
MEETS DISASTER
Runs into Burned Bridge, Two Train
men and One Passenger Being
Killed and 20 Injured.

Winslow, Ariz., June 29.-The west
bound California limited on the Santa
Fe was wrecked last night by running
into burned bridge. Two trainmen
and one passenger were killed and 20
injured. While going at a good rate
of speed the train struck a burned
bridge extending over a ditch 60 feet
wide. The engine, mail car and ac-
commodation car were badly wrecked,
falling into the ravine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
CLEVELAND TO HAVE
A BIG WEEK OF. 1T
Expected There VIII be $4,000 at
Meeting of National Eduea-
tionaI Association.

Cleveland, June 29.-With much of
the city decorated in holiday attire
Cleveland began today the entertain
ment of $4,000 or more school teachers
from all parts of the country who are
here attending the 49th annual conven-
tion of the National Education associa-
tion. The convention will continue un-
til next Friday. No important matters
out of the routine and aside from that
scheduled on, the program are antici
pated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
DELEGATION VISITS BRYAN
llinoisans Enroute by Auto to Denver
Stop at Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., June 29.-Members
of the Illinois delegation to Denver
this morning visited William j. Bryan
at Fairview. They were shown
through the house and about the
grounds by Bryan. The party left for
Denver in five automobiles this after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
WITH MEXICAN REBELS
ASSUMES INTERNATIONAL PHASE;
UNITED STATES ASKED TO GIVE AID

the judge to grant Thaw a trial by
jury to determine Thaws mental con-
dition.
Enjoyed Ride on River.
Tllaw enjoyed the ride down the
Hudson. ut is the first | have seen
of the country to any extent in Two
years." he said. He was in fine spirits
and declared his stay in Poughkeepsie
Jail had helped him because of the
better time permitted.
Postponed Two Weeks.
White Plains, June 29.-Judge Mills
adjourned the Thaw case until two
weeks from today when counsel will
submit affidavits and arguments on the
question of jury trial. Thaw was re-
manded to the Poughkeepsie jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
INJUNCTION PLANK WILL Be ONE OF
MAIN FEATURES IN PLATFORM THE
DEMOCRATS WILL DRAW AT DENVER

tation when the convention was called
to order the following day
Bell for Temporary Chairman.
Denver, Colo, June 29-Theodore
A. Bell, of California, has been chosen
temporary chairman of the democratic
national convention by the committee
on arrangements. No selection was
made for the permanent craftsmanship,
this matter going over until a meet.
ing of the full committee can be held
The names mentioned in this connec
ton are Representative Clayton 0f
Alahama. Judson p. Harmon of Ohio
Governor Folk of Missouri, and Sen
ator Bailey of Texas.
Others May BE Permanent.
Other appointments made by the
committee and which will unquestion-
ably be made permanent We're: Gen,
eral secretary, Urey Woodson, of Ken
tucky; assistant, Edwin Seton, OF
Washington, D. c.; sergeant-at-arms
John l. Martin, of Missouri; chief as.
sistant, j. c. Fem, of Indiana; chief
doorkeeper, Eugene w. Sullivan, OF
Illinois.
Right Rev. James j. Keane, arch
bishop of Wyoming. will make the
prayer on the opening day of the
convention.
To Follow Precedent.
The committee then took up the
question of seating the delegates from
the Philippines and decided the pre-
cedent established by the national
convention in 1904. of seating the
delegates without votes. will be fol
lowed. The convention in 1904 de
cided the delegates from the Philip
pines could not be received because
the islands are not properly part
of the United States. and that no dele
gates TO the national convention could
be legally sent from there.
Followed Bryan's Wish.
The selection of the temporary
chairman was in direct accord with
the wishes of Bryan as announced
several days ago. He said he strong
ly favored Representative Bell and
Representative Clayton of Alabama
for the temporary and permanent
chairmanship.
Bryan Claims Enough.
There will be in the democratic con
vantion LOOP votes. Bryan's manag
ers claim ISL of these, or 79 more than
the 672 necessary TO nominate under
the two-thirds rule. Johnson claims
322 votes, and believes enough strag
glers will develop during the conven
ton to prevent Bryan's nomination
In the fight for the vice presidential
nomination there is a chance for 6
good contest. The candidates nov
most actively considered and put il
the order of their probable chance!
are as follows:
Lieutenant Governor l.. S. Chanle
of New York
Judge George Gray of Delaware.
Charles A. Towne of New York.
Ex Governor w. l.. Douglas of Mas
sachusetts.
Governor John A. Johnson of Mime
/, sofa.
Mayor Tom L.. Johnson of Ohio.
John NJ. Kern of Ohio.
Governor Folk of Missouri
Ex-Governor d. r. Francis of Mis-
, souri,.
Archibald McNeal of Connecticut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
brought Into Court.
DAVID B. HILL REPUDlATES ALLEGED
INTERVIEW ATTACKING HIS PARTY

day of his departure for Europe. In
the interview Hill is quoted as referr-
ing to Governor Johnson as the poor
house candidate" criticising Bryan
and saying there is no democratic
party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
BOMB KILLS A POLICEMAN
Outrage at Barcelona Followed by Ar
rest of Nine Persons.

Barcelona. June ga policeman
sion Saturday in one of the lava
tories of public square died of his
wounds. Nine persons have been ar
rested for alleged participation in the
outrage, which occurred while a pro-
cession was passing and created
panic among the great crowds which
lined the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29

Albany, N. Y, June 29.-Albert E.
Hoyt, editor of the Argus, today re-
ceived a cabIegram from former
Governor David B. Hill authorizing
public denial of the alleged widely
published interview with Hin on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
ELIHU ROOT AT MULD00N's
Secretary of State Begins Another
Course of Physical Training.

White Plains, N. Y, June 29.-Elihu
Root, secretary of state, began at Null
doons sanitarium today a course of
physical training intended to put him
in physical condition for another year
of hard work at the desk in Wash
ington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
EXCLUDE PUBLIC FROM TRIAL
Hearing of Prince Zu EuIenburg for
Perjury Begun at Berlin.

Berlin, June 29.-The trial of Prince
Zu Eulenburg. charged with perjury
and with melting another person to
commit perjury in connection with the
"round table" revelations last summer.
began here today. The public and
newspaper correspondents will be ex-
cluded throughout the trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29

Saturday afternoon in an article on
marine conditions on the great lakes
states 1.7S0 vessels are idle at present
and $4,000 marine laborers are idle as
a result, entailing monthly loss 10
laborers of $S40,OO0 and to ship own
crs of $2,000.O00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
DEADLOCK FINALLY BROKEN
Kitchen Nominated for Governor of
North Carolina by Democrats.

Charlotte, N. G.. June 29.-Accom-
panied by a riotous demonstration
the deadlock in the democratic state
convention over the nomination of
governor was broken Saturday night
on the Goth ballot by the selection of
Representative Kitchen, of Roxboro,
who for six terms has represented the
fifth district in congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
Reports from Sherman.

Cleveland, o., June 29.-At Lakeside
hospital it was said this morning that
Congressman Sherman enjoyed most
comfortable night. He awakened this
morning in practically normal condi-
ti0n.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
Some Leaders Oppose Radical
Declaration But Are Need
IsssIy Alarmed.
ALL TO BE CONSULTED
Officers of Convention Chosen
Theodore A. Bell Tempo
rary Chairman.

PROBABLE OFFICERS OF DEMO-
CRATIC CONVENTION.
Temporary chairman-THEoooRE A.
BELL, California.
. Permanent chairman - HENRY D.
CLAYTON, Alabama.
General secretary UREY WOOD
SON, Kentucky.
Assistant general secretary-EDWlN
SETON. Washington, D. C.
Sergeant-at-arms-J |. MARTIN,
Missouri.
Chief assistant sergeant-at-arms-J. C.
FENN, Indiana.
Chief doorkeeper-EUGENE w. SUL-
llVAN, Illinois.
Parliamentarian II. o. CRUTCH-
FIELD, Kentucky.
Chaplain for opening day-RlGHT
REV. JAMES j. KEANE, archbish-
op OF Wyoming.
Official stenographer-M. w. BLUM
BERG, Washington, D. c.
Denver, Colo, June 29.-Rumbles of
opposition to the radical INJUNCTION
plank in the democratic platform have
reached the ~s of the Bryan leaders
and they d today the critics
are not premature but spending
their strength in fighting a shadow.
Not even draft of the anti-injunction
plank has been prepared nor has its
substance been determined upon.
VIII Consult Leaders.
1t is realized on all sides this plank
is a matter of great importance and
il will not be done until alter a full
discussion with party leaders from all
sections of the country. Roger c.
Sullivan, national committeeman of
Illinois, gave out statement today
embodying his views of what the plat
form should be.
would Not Diferentiate.
While his statement deals largely
with generalities, Sullivan makes it
clear he is opposed to any plank
which differentiates between classes
of citizens either in or out of the
courts.
That all men should be equal before
the law. he declares. is the doctrine
which all members of the democratic
party are essentially bound to main
tain.
Has Hard Days Work.
Denver. June 29.-Members of the
committee on convention arrangements
who spent yesterday on a pleasure trip
~ fo;r tO ho oit
TO find strenuous program outlined
for them today. No meeting of the
committee will be held until tomorrow
afternoon, but in the meantime the
members will have their time fully oc
cupied in selecting headquarters for {
number of states which have not a:
yet secured an abiding place, consider
ing the nature of the decorations to b.
placed in the state headquarters, anC
putting on finishing touches on numer
Gus details connected with the arrange
ments for the convention.
Sub Committee to Hear Contests.
1t has been arranged that all con
tests for seats on temporary roll cal
convention will be heard by a sub com
mittee of the national committee whicl
is to meet July 6. 1t is not believed
by its members that the number will
be sufficiently large to consume NOR
than a portion of the day set apart 70
the hearing of the evidence. The find
ings of the sub committee will b
turned over OH the night of July to
meeting of the full committee whic
will have it's reports ready for preser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
is NOT REMOVED
Harry Thaw Will be Kept at
Matteawan Under Orders
of Justice.
POWER
Hearing of Application for Jury Trial
as to Sanity Postponed
Two Weeks.

New York, June 29.-Justice Dow
ling today denied the application of
Harry K Thaw be removed from the
Matteawan state asylum for the GRIM
inal insane to some other institution.
The decision says: ''If. after sufficient
observation, it is found proper to re-
move him to some other institution
the state authorities can so act"
Brought Into Court.
White Plains, n. Y, June 29.-Harry
K Thaw arrived here from Pough-
keepsie this morning in custody of
Sheriff Townsend and Deputy Havens.
He was taken before Judge Mills
where his counsel. Charles Morsch
hauser and Franklin Bartlett, urged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
HAD fine CRUISE.
Rock Island Naval Reserves
Return From Annual Trip on
Board Training Ship.
WON OFFICERS PRAISE
Captain PGrdy Tells Men 1t Was Best
Cruise He Ever Made-Touched
Michigan Shore.

The members of the Rock Island
ed Saturday evening from their annual
training cruise on Lake Michigan, and
they report that they had the best and
most successful trip that they have
taken in years. Eight days were spent
in learning the duties of active seamen,
and they did so well as to win the
approval of the officers in charge of
the Dorothea on which the trip was
taken. Captain Purdy addressed the
men before leaving the vessel. and
thanked them for the pleasure
|of the trip and their efficient
work. There were about 80 men on
board the boat including besides the
local division, a division of engineers
and number of recruits from Chicago.
The week was put in in taking a trip
north from Chicago to nearly the head
of the lake and then returning on the
other side along the Michigan shore
to Chicago The places visited by the
boat included Kenosha, Winthrop Har-
Dor, Frankfort, Ottawa Beach and
Ludington. At the rifle range at Win
throp Harbor the reserves indulged in
practice with their rifles and some of
the men made very good scores. Prac-
tice in the handling of small boats
took up considerable of the time dur
| ing the week.
Next year it is expected that the
cruise will be on the new steamer
Nashville and that it will last IL days
| instead of eight.
| On Michigan shore.
On Board the Dorothea, June 26.-
/ We are now lying in port at Mactawa
Bay and streams of visitors are visit
| ing the ship. The men are just pre-
pairing for shore liberty, and Ottawa
Beach, Jemison, Holland and Grand
Rapids will be some of the places the
men will have chance to see as their
liberty extends until four bell this
levening.
Captain Purdy complimented the
men by saying this has been one of
1.-THE best and most orderly cruises it
has ever been his pleasure to make.
Everyone on board is enjoying him
self and all are in the best of health
All the men are taking on flesh rapid
ily and / am afraid some of our moth
ers won't know us owing to the fact
that in Steward Kirchoff and Chief
tCook Lusty we have the best that
has ever been served on board. We
will weigh anchor at eight bells to
might for Chicago and will be home
to our sweethearts Sunday.
OTTO HERKERT, Ships Writer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29
Bishop Potter Seriously M.

Cooperstown, N. Y, June 90
Bishop Henry Coleman Potter of New
York is here seriously iii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-29

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Detroit. Mich, June 29.-The news