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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
RENEW EFFORT TO
BREAK SMELL WILL
Famous Clinton Suit Resumed Before
New Judge-Hope to Get Fa-
nous Letters In.

Bloomington, May 1S.--The effort to
break the will of the eccentric Colonel
Smell, the millionaire who cut off his
only son with $50 per year, began to-
day in the Dewitt county circuit court
with new jurist, Judge Solon Phil
brick, On the bench. The presence Of
the new Judge is an important feature
of the case. The former judge. w. l..
Cochran. was said by the prosecution
to have been unfair in ruling out cele-
brated letters reputed to have been
written by Mabel Smell, the alleged
grand-niece of Kansas City, who got
such large slice of Colonel SHELLS
money and who was his favorite rela-
tive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
THRILLING RIDE FOR AN AMATEUR
AER0NAUT; DESCENDS SAFELY AFTER
SOARING HIGH IN DISABLED AlRSHIP

st. Louis, Mo-, May 1S-Four miles
above the earth in gale that bore
him northward so miles an hour, with
out motor or stearing gear, and with
a large hole ripped in the envelope,
John Barry, va st. Louis amateur aero
naut. after thrilling ride yesterday,
landed safely at Orchard Farm, Ill.
The trip was made in dirigible ball
loon. but the steering apparatus had
been abandoned. and the journey was
accomplished in the unimcumbered en-
velope. This left the aeronaut at the
mercy of the wind When the northern
gale was struck in the higher alti.
tude the gas bag was hurled hither
and thither
Berry yesterday morning determined
TO test his dirigible and took the bag
to the roof of his workshop, three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
OFFICERS REPORT
Officials of Y. NJ. c. A. Present
Annual Statements to the
Board Of Directors.
RECORDS SHOW A GROWTH
Increased Interest in Physical Depart
ment indicated-PIan for Men,
bership Contest.

The board of directors of the Y. NJ
c. A. met Saturday evening at the as
sociation rooms and reports from the
secretary and the physical director
were the principal topics discussed.
The report of Secretary A. L. Bur
nett was along financial lines and
stated exactly how the association
stands in money matters. Physical
Director Harry Franks submitted his
annual report. showing marked in.
crease in the attendance of the gym
nasium classes. Last year was the
best in this line for many years but
the figures for this year are consider
ably better. The repert shows thai
there were 199 different persons max
ing use of the gymnasium and 163 Of
these were regularly enrolled in the
classes. There were 27S sessions o
these classes during the year and the
total attendance was 3,015. Tht
grand total of all who made use O
the gymnasium was 8,110. Mr.
Franks gave thorough physical ex
animation to Sc members at their re
quest.
Plans for Contest.
The report brings out the fact tha
this has been the banner year at tn
local association but there are plan
on foot to still further increase tn,
work by the addition of new mem
bers. The board appointed a con
mittee to plan for a day in the nea
future when one day membershi
contest would be held. 1t is hope
that the membership of the Y. NJ. {
A, can be doubled by this means.
| A lecture will be given tonight a
the association auditorium by J. +
Shaw of Bloomington who will d.
scribe the Canadian northwest. Ste
eopticon views will be shown. No al
mission will be charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
SOUTHERN ROADS INDICTED
New Orleans Grand Jury Charges Ac-
ceptno of Rebates

New Orleans. La, May 1S.-The fed
eral grand jury has indicted the Illi-
nois Central and Yazoo and Mississip-
pi Valley railroads for accepting re-
bates on shipments of cotton linters.
Two indictments, containing two
counts each, We're returned, charging
that on four consignments of linters
to Hamburg the roads. through em-
ployes, particularly Henry Baldwin,
foreign agent, collected cents bale.
The bill against the Illinois Central
on the first count alleges that the COM
pany accepted rebate for the trans
portation of freight, receiving greater
compensation that set out in its pub
lished schedule of tariffs.
Hunter Leake, general agent of the
roads, denies there was any illegality
in the transactions cited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
RUSSELL DENIES
A SERIOUS BREAK
American Minister to Venezuela Brings
Encouraging Report on Re-
turn Home.

New York, May 1S.-W. F. Russell,
American minister to Venezuela, ar
rived here today on the steamer Car
acas. He is home on leave of absence
and will go to Washington tomorrow.
Reports of serious differences between
President Castro of Venezuela and
Russell were denied by the latter. The
minister said that while it was true
that he and Castro were not in perfect
accord on all subjects, there had been
nothing in the nature of serious trou-
BILE in their relations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Methodists Have Memorial.

Baltimore, Md, May 1S.-Memorial
officers OF the general conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church who
have died during the past quadren-
mum occupied the greater portion of
today's sitting of the general confer
ence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18

washington, 4hds lo.-OeCTetdry
Taft returned to Washington from
Panama today.
Charleston, S. c.. May 1S.-Secre
tary of War William H. Taft arrived
here from Panama at noon yesterday
on the cruiser Prairie. He was greeted
by officials and friends, and left for
Washington at 5:55 p. m. Secretary
Taft sailed from this port for Panama
on May 1 and completed his work and
returned two days ahead of his sched-
ule. He was in fine health and spirits
''The isthmus now presents he said
IAN appearance not unlike a factory
or mill village, or succession of vii
lagos clear across, and the lights at
night and the noises, too, might keep
one awake if not tired enough to sleep
well.' Labor conditions have improv-
ed, he said, and the health of the ca
nal zone is excellent.
Can Dig In Three Years.
When asked as to the possibilities
of concluding the work, Mr.. Taft said:
IF it was only the matter of digging
the ditch, | suppose three years were
enough time at the present excellent
rate of progress. The way in which
the steam shovels are cutting into
the land is almost wonderful, but there
are other things that we cannot esti
mate at this time.
''The work on the locks has not
started except. of course, in the begin
nng of the Gatum dam. But every
thing seems encouraging and it is such
a great undertaking that We will moi
be thinking of hurry or worry. 1t is
soing ahead satisfactorily and that i:
gratifying"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Policeman in vestibuIe and
Wire Screen Around II
Aids Traffic
IN CLEVELAND STRIKE
Lakewood, Suburb. Cut Off
Because of Failure to Fur
nish Protection.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 1S.-Many
acts of lawlessness were committed
in connection with the street car
strike between midnight and dawn to-
Gay. Trolley wires WERE cut and
crossed, crews driven from cars in
some instances, and nonunion men at
tackled by strike sympathizers.
stop Cars to Lakewood.
Trolley wires in Lakewood, a west
ern suburb, were cut in several places
with the result that the municipal
traction company announced this
morning no further attempt would be
made to operate cars in that section
anteed protection for the men and the
cars.
Confer Most of Night.
After a conference which continued
almost throughout the night between
the unioIi officers, headed by Presi-
dent Mahan, of the street car mems
union, and members of the state ar
bitration board, it was stated unoffi.
cially formal proposition for arbi-
tration would probably be made to
President Dupont of the traction COM
pany by the arbitration board on be-
half of the men.
There was a marked increase in the
number of cars operated by the COM
pany today. Each car carried a po-
lieeman in the motormans vestibule
Cleveland, Ohio, May 1S.-Aside from
few minor disturbances, the street
car strike situation yesterday bore no
evidence of violence, while the SER
vice given by the Municipal Traction
company was greatly improved. A po-
lice officer rode on each car and
screens of heavy wire were provided
around the motorman's vestibule.
Only one instance of a serious at
tempt to attack the crew of a car was
reported when a crowd of boys ant
men sent volley of stones and sticks
at Miles avenue car. Some of the
missiles found their mark and the
conductor drew pistol, the police
say. firing one shot. No one was hit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Guild for Vice President.

Boston, Mass. May 1S.-Massachu-
setts will nominate Curtis Guild, Jr..
of Boston, as the republican candi-
date for the vice presidency at the
coming republican national convention
in Chicago. Henry Cabot Lodge and
w. Murray Crane, United States sena-
tors from Massachusetts, have taken
charge of the Guild movement and from
this time on will labor for his nomi-
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
NO MORE MEETINGS
. UNTIL OCTOBER
Church Will Be Taken Up Again
After Hot Season Ends.

At meeting of the committee that
fas in charge the organization of a
Peoples church in Rock Island 1t was
decided to discontinue services until
the first Sunday in October. The
movement has met with much sue
cess and two largely attended SER
vices have been held at the Illinois
theater, conducted by DIR. Hedley Hall,
but because of the approach of hot
weather it was thought advisable to
close for the summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
REPUBLICANS BEAT
TARIFF CHANGES
Solid Party Vote Puts kibosh on
Eighty Odd Measures for
Relief.

Washington, May 1S.-The commit
tee on ways and means today served
final notice of mo tariff revision at
this session" Clark of Missouri NOV
ed in committee for favorable report
on the eighty odd tariff reduction and
tariff removal bills. The motion was
defeated by solid vote of republi-
cans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
BANK CLOSED,
PITTSBURG IS
out OF FUNDS
Failure Of Allegheny Ma.
tionaI May Force an
Issue Of Bonds.

Pittsburg, May 1S.-The Allegheny
National bank suspended today and
is in the hands of national bank ex.
aminer
The suspension is the result of al
legged peculations of Cashier William
Montgomery, and caused little or no
excitement. Montgomery is in Jail.
His peculations. are officially placed
at s594000, but the banks shortage
is close to s2,000,0O0.
City Left In bad Way.
Over million and half of city
funds are tied up by the failure of the
bank. The city is confronted with
the possibility of being forced to issue
bonds to raise money to meet current
expenses, as it is practically without
funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
COMPANY H WITHOUT AHEAD
Captain Porter Resigns and Monmouth
Command May Lapse.

Captain c. M. Porter of Company
H, the Monmouth organization of the
9th regiment, has resigned and the
affairs of the company are in bad
shape. There are no lieutenants and
as result no officer is authorized
to take up the work. For some time
Monmouth has had difficulty in keep
ing its company up to requirements
and there is fear that it will now be
forced to disband. Captain Porter
has been connected with the company
since 1899 and has risen from the
ranks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
CHICAGO MAN BECOMES
MANAGER OF HOTEL HERE
A. w. Clarke Takes Charge Of the
Rock Island House for Mont
rose & McHuqh.

A. w. Clarke, an experienced hotel
man from Chicago, has assumed charge
of the Rock Island house as manager.
Mr.. Clarke has been in the city for
several days familiarizing himself with
his new position. E. H. Wey, who has.
in the absence of a steward at the Rock
Island house, been acting in that Ca
pacity at both the Rock Island and the
Harper, will confine his attention to
the Harper hereafter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18

story building, where he inflated the
envelope with gas. A strong wind was
blowing and as the envelope filed it
tugged at its mooring, the wind almost
tearing it from the grasp of the men
holding it.
Ballast Prevents Collision.
At the last minute Berry abandoned
the framework and steering apparatus
and substituted light swing or bas.
ket AS he entered the swing and
showed off the roof it was noticed that
a rent almost two feet long had been
torn in the envelope.
It was two late to stop, and Berry
in his odd craft was born upward
and to the east, He dropped his ballast
when the wind swept his balloon down
toward tail building and the Graf
shot up to the clouds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
USES KNIFE IN 4 FIGHT
Carl Mime ls Arrested for Assault
ina Leo DeSmet.

Carl Mime and Leo DeSmet en-
gagged in a personal battle Saturday
evening at Twenty-third street and
Fourth avenue, and during the con
-flict a knife was drawn and DeSmet
received slight wound. Mime was
arrested on charge of assault and
battery and his hearing set for to
morrow. The men are brothers-in-law
Charles Dremen was fined SIS and
costs this morning by Magistrate Eli
oft on charge of disorderly conduct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Body IN River at Dubuque.

Dubuque, Iowa. May 18.-The body
of Charles Kruse, so years of age, a
butcher of Dubuque. was found in the
Mississippi river four miles below the
city yesterday morning. Kruse had
been visiting friends in East Dubuque
last Monday, and when last seen was
standing on the dock waiting for fer
ry boat to take him home. His death
is unexplained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
CANNOT COMPEL MAYOR TO CLOSE
SALOONS SUNDAYS, COURT HOLDS

Chicago, May 1S.-The appellate
court today affirmed the decision of
the lower court in declaring the mayor
of Chicago cannot be forced to close
saloons on Sunday in conformity with
the statute.
The court says: ITO hold that such
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
city Left In bad Way.
PEOPLE BACK GOVERNMENT
constitutionaIists Win in Toxic and
Provincial Election.

Toxic, May 1S.-The results of the
general election held on Friday in To-
kio and the provinces have not yet
been compiled on account of difficulty
experienced in communicating with
distant points. 1t is safe, however,
t. predict that the constitutionalists
have won substantial majority and
the government expects to face the
next diet with majority over all COM
binations. Those best informed de-
clare that such a popular Endorsement
or the government insures the stabil.
ity of the cabinet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18

power and duty existed would be in
effect to turn over the supervision of
executive functions to the courts and
to confuse all distinctions and the bal.
ance of power supposed tovbe an adj
mirable Characteristic of our system
cf government"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
BATTLEsHiP FLEET IS MOVING
Sails From Frisco for North in Driz-
zljno Rain

San Francisco, May 1S.-The At
lantic battleship fleet under command
of Rear Admiral Sperry weighed an
chor at 11:10 this morning and sailed
out San Francisco bay in a drizzling
rain for Puget sound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Minister kilIs Wife.

/ Fairmont, w Va. May .18.-Rev. S.
A. Cofnman, aged so, a prominent
Methodist Episcopal clergyman. killed
his wife: today by cutting her throat
He is believed to be insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
River RipietsI..

The Columbia was up and back.
The Marion and Ruth were also north
and south.
The stage of water was $50 all day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
BUILD COLLEGE DoRmI1oRY
House Costing $4,000 to Be Erected
at Aledo.

at AIedo.
Plans have been drawn for a dormi-
tory to be erected in connection with
William and vashti college, the insti-
tuition endowed by the late C. F. Drury.
The main college building costing $780,.
900 has now been completed, and the
dormitory, which will house so stu
dents and will cost $25s000. it is plan
ned to have ready for use this fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
TO JOIN IOWA FRUIT GROWERS
Rock Island Men Connected With
Davenport orqanization.

Rock Island fruit growers are join
ing with the Scott County Fruit
Growers association across the river.
At a meeting Saturday afternoon Al
bert Fleming and Robert Baker from
this side were admitted The outlook
for fruit, it was stated at the meeting,
is particularly bright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
WEN Known Actor Dies.

philadelphia, May 1S.-Hugo Toland
the widely known actor, died suddenly
today Of Bright's disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
TAKES up WORK
Grand Jury at La Porte, Ind,
Going Into the Guinness
Murder Mystery.
THREATS COME IN LETTERS
Trace Found of Another Probable Vic
tim, Abraham Phillips of Bel
ington, w. Va.

LaPorte, Ind, May 1S.-The county
grand jury convened this morning and
Immediately began work toward an
investigation of the mystery surround
ing the death of ID persons at the
farm of Mrs. Belle Guinness
Prosecutor Smith today received a
letter from Brooklyn, N. Y, which
threatened him with death unless he
resigns his Office and drops the Gun.
ness investigation. Chief of Police
Cochrane is in receipt of letter from
New York saying his life will pay the
forfeit unless he ceases his activity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
No signs of Foul Play.

Although parts of the girls clothing
are missing. there appeared to be no
signs of foul play. Miss Vanderbilt
was last seen "Wednesday afternoon,
and it is supposed she was drowned In
an attempt to ford the stream which
flows under the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
Another Probable Victim.

Another probable victim of Mrs. Gun
ness came to light to-day when an in
vestigation was started for Abraham
Phillips of Belington, W. Va, who left
there in February, 1907, to come to
LaPorte to marry a rich widow, name
unknown. He left West Virginia with
a big sum of money. He has not been
seen since.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
N, ,stery involving Two Prince :
ton Students Puzzles
the Police.
SEEN WITH YOUNG MAN
Riding in Automobile With
Former Suitor, Neigh
bor Says.

Princeton, n. j., May 1S.-The body
of Miss Bertha Vanderbilt, assistant in
Princeton university library, who mys-
teriously disappeared last week, was
found floating in the Raritan canal this
morning. Mrs. William Robinson has
told the police on the night Miss Van
derbilt disappeared she saw her in an
automobile with another young woman
and man. The man is said to have
been a Princeton graduate who was
the suitor of Miss Vanderbilt while in
college. He came to Princeton last
Wednesday to attend the baseball
game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-18
i'm THREE YEARS
Actual Digging of the Panama
Canal Can be Completed
in That Time
SAYS TAFT ON HIS RETURN
But There Are Other Things to Take
Into Consideration Which Cannot
Be Well Estimated.

Washington, May 1S.-Secretary
Taft returned to Washington from
Panama today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-11
School Election Monday.

The annual election of the Indepen-
dent School District of Decerah was
held at the city hall OIL Monday after
noon, and passed off very quietly,
there being only one ticket in the
field. The members Of the board of
directors whose terms expired were L.
l.. CALDWELL and X l. Haugen. MIR.
Haugen declined to permit his name
70 be used again in this capacity, and
Mr.. ). f Brickner was elected in his
place, without opposition, Mr.. Cad
we'll also being reelected. There
were only Al votes cast Mr.. CALDWELL
has been for years valuable member
of the board, being its president and
giving close attention to the duties of
the position. Mr.. Brickner is an
energetic young man who is interest
ed in public affairs, and will make an
excellent member Living in the
Fifth ward, he will be fitting repre-.
sentative of the west side of the river.
MI. ". ". Johnson was reelected
treasurer without opposition.
:. In connection with the reelection
of Mr.. Caldwell, it was noted that he
has served continuously ON the board
for % years, and the completion of
the present term will round out full
quarter century of faithful and
efficient service, the emoluments of
Which are the satisfaction of having
devoted his time and ability to the
furthering of the interests of an insti-
tuition which probably more than any
other, makes for the future of the
nation and the city-the public
schools.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-11
County School Notes.

Common School Diplomas have been
granted today to Rudolf Evans and
Anna Evens. district No. 6, Glen
wood and to Ernest p. Nicholson and
Hazel Nicholson of district No 3,
Military.
These diplomas are secured upon an
examination in reading, writing
arithmetic, geography, grammar, his
tory, physiology. photography and
music. These are the first to report
for 1908 Who will be the next. The
examination questions will be sent to
any teacher upon application to the
county superintendent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-11
First Norwegian Settlers.

Yesterdays Posten contains an item
to the effect that the first Norwegians
TO come TO Iowa were a party of 81
people, including men. women and
children, and that they arrived at
North McGregor Saturday. June 8,
1850. coming to Winneshiek county
three days later, on the llth OF this
party only five now live in the county.
viz. A. II. Groves, H. II. Halvor-
son. Mrs. L. Simonson and Mrs. John
w. Tune of DEBORAH, and Mrs. A. X.
Anderson of Springfield township.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-11
County Fair Meeting.

a meeting Of the Winneshiek
County Agricultural Society was held
at the court house last Wednesday, at
which Edward Bear rendered his
resignation as president and CT. +.
Baker was elected in his place. Ar
rangenIents are being made for some
of the best attractions this year De.
corah has ever seen. and we will
have great fair.