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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
W00DMEN VOTE THE HEAD
OFFICERS AN INCREASE;
WARM FIGHT ON CHANGE
Head Consul Gets $4,000 and Head Clerk ST.
500 Under New Rules Adopted at AII-Niqht
Session in Winding Up Peoria Head Camp.

|925,749 tons. of which 15O,321,4 ,437 was
bituminous.
Only two coalproducing states
showed a California and
Oregon-and the falling off in both
instances is explained by the increased
production and use of Oil for railroad
and manufacturing purposes. The coal
output during the year would probably
have exceeded 500000,O0O tons had not
the manufacturing industries been af-
last fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
EXPLOSION IN THE
HOLDOF STEAMSHIP
Arcadia, German Craft, Has Accident
at Philadelphia, Most Of the VIC
Tins Being Negroes.

Philadelphia, June 28.-One man
is dead, another missing and nearly
score of others were injured today
by an explosion on board the German
steamer Arcadia, which arrived here
yesterday from Hamburg. The dead
man and most of the. injured are negro
stevedores. The explosion occurred in
one of the holds of the steamer. The
cause is not known, but It is believed
due to gas while the holds were
closed The steamer was seriously
damaged by fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
LAMPHERE'S ATTORNEY DECLARES
He CAN FIND MRS. BELLE GUINNESS

from a Missourian whose name and
address he refused to give. who de-
clares if reward is offered, he will
produce Mrs. Guinness at any time at
some place 20 miles from where he
lives.
DIR. Walter Haynes of Rush Medical
college. Chicago. today reported to Cor
oner Mack he had found traces of ar
senic and strychnine in the stomach
of Andrew Helgeiein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
CLOSES At 2::3o A. m.
Camp Clerks to Draw More and
Per Capita Tax of Mem.
bers Is Raised.

Peoria. Ill, June 20.-(Argus Spe-
al.)-The Modern Woodmen head
camp adjourned at 2:35 this morning
after a record breaking business ses-
sion lasting all night
The last act was the installing of
head officers, which was done by Ma
tional Lecturer c. E. Whaleh. Then
Head Consul Talbot was presented
with a handsome emblem by the
Woodmen of Peoria and the recipient
expressed his thanks and closed the
meeting.
Made Several Changes.
During the night session the pay of
camp clerks was raised from 60 cents
to 81 per capita per year and the per
capita tax of members was advanced
from 81 TO $1.20 per year, 10 cents
to go to the sanitarium fund
These changes were made in adopt
ing the new bylaws, the 364 para
graphs of which were laborious gone
| through with. Tom Williamson, who
| ofticiated as reading clerk at the Chi
| eago republican convention, acted in
| he same capacity here last night.
An attempt was made to change the
assessment plan, providing for an as
sessment monthly the surplus to go
into reserve fund. but this was voted
down
| Raise Head Officers Pay.
The afternoon saw a warm fight on
the increase in the salaries of head
officers, the project finally carrying,
The report of the law committee rec.
commended that the head consul re-
ceive $4,000 per annum instead of
$4,000, the head clerk $500 instead
of $4,000. the head banker $4,000 In
stead of $4,000. and the directors $6.-
900 a year instead OF SIS per day
while in session. 1t was also recon-
mended that the auditors draw SIS
a day while in session
| An amendment was offered fixing
the salary Of the head consul at 81 500
and test was made of it. The re-
suit was that the amendment failed
$50 to 147, SO the entire report was
adopted without further opposition
Resolutions Adopted.
The head camp by resolution de-
c!ared in favor of not interfering with
the present plan for the Feresters' en-.
campment; endorsed Camp Murphy in
every particular; declared officially
that the head camp of Peoria was the
greatest and best in the history of the
society. and the most important gath
| ering of its character the world has
even seen: thanked Peoria one and
all, for favor and general hospitality;
thanked all head officers for ability
and courtesies; declared in favor of
aboiishing the admission fee" at Mt.
Vernon. the home of Washington; in
favor of revising the ritual; in favor
of recognizing the Allied Printers
Crafts union and the typographical
label.
| Chaplain Turned Down.
Resolutions favoring changing the
ritual TO give place to a chaplain
and the opening and closing of the
lodge meetings with prayer was voted
down, as was also resolution fixing
| the sessions of. the head camn for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
CANDIDATES GREETED
Taft and Sherman Meet Each
Other and Proceed TO-
Talk Business.

Cincinnati, June 20.-At confer
declined to be considered for the chair
manship of the republican national
committee, giving his health as the
reason. Adjournment was taken until
July I, when the committee will re-
convene in Washington and again
take up the matter of the chairman
ship.
Given welcome Home.
Cincinnati, June 20.-A hearty wei
come home was given, Secretary TAFT
when the train on the Baltimore &
Ohio pulled into the central depot at
$40 this morning.
Half an hour earlier the Chicago
train brought in the candidate for vice
president, James S. Sherman. and the
subcommittee of the national commit
tee. who are to confer with Taft or
plans of leadership for the campaign.
Escorted by large number of Gin
cinnati men bearing Taft banners, the
secretary and Sherman were driver
to the residence of Charles II. Taft
where they breakfasted.
Brother Was Waiting.
At the station one of the first tt
grasp the secretary's hand was hi:
brother, Charles Taft, who just arrived
Tho granfino nf thf
brotlIers,-who are devoted to each 9th
er, was affectionately cordial. AS they
clasped hands Charles threw his lef
arm over the secretary's shoulder anC
gave him a loving embrace. Both weri
laughing as if once again they wer,
boys. An instant later the beamini
face of James S. Sherman appeared il
the throng.
Greeting for Running Mate.
Hello, Sherman shouted Secretar.
Taft, extending hand cordially, TN
mighty glad to see you. You don
look as if you had passed through tn
siege of a nominating convention"
II never felt better" responded Shel
man. "We had a great convention
and take this opportunity to say tina
the result, as far as you were concern
ed. was equally great. | want to pei
sonally join with the country in renew
ing my congratulations"
Walk Arm in Arm.
Together behind a throng of cit
zens, members of republican clubs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
FRICTION in COMMITTEE;
HITCHCOCK DECLINES TO
HEAD REPUBLICAN, BODY
Conference at Cincinnati Adourns to Meet Again
July at Washington When Craftsmanship
Subject Will be Taken Up.

each carrying a blue pennant bearing
d handsome likeness of the war sec
retary. the two candidates. arm in
arm, walked 10 the entrance of the
station where they We're received by
Il committee of the chamber of COM
merce and the general committee of
citizens of Cincinnati headed by
Mayor Mark Brett.
The streets from the station to the
Taft residence were lined with cheer
ing people, waving flags and pennants.
Crowds at station.
The trip from Washington was not
an eyentful one, although at several
places along the, line crowds had as
sembled at the stations to get a
glimpse of the republican candidate
TAFT, however. remained in the
drawing room Invisible. He was very
much fatigued from the work of the
last few days and did not emerge
from his sta-eroom until the train
was within the limits of Cincinnati.
VIII Pick National Chairman.
AT i conference between Secretary
Taft and members of the national
| committee to be held today it will
probably be determined definitely who
is TO be national chairman during the
coming campaign. 1t was evident
from the tenor of the early morning
discussions among the members OF
the subcommittee that they were near
ly equally divided on the question.
Hitchcock and VOrys Considered.
Both Frank H. Hitchcock and Ar
thur |. Vorys have staunch adherents
but the sentiment has developed
among those interested in the ap
preaching contest in favor of the Sc
directly connected with The primary
campaign. 1t is pretty certain the
| committee will accept the judgment
| of Secretary Taft if he chooses to an
nOunce his personal choice.
1t is expected he will express sucl
choice, although he has given no pub
f, lie intimation as to whom his choice
may fall upon.
Taft Leaves for Cincinnati.
Washington. June 20.-Secretar!
Taft left at 4:05 yesterday Afternoon
for Cincinnati, where he will confe
with Representative Sherman of New
York. his running mate on the repub!i
can national ticket
| With the Taft party were James T
Williams, Jr., of the Taft political head
quarters in this city, and representa-
| tives of press associations. Taft al
rived at the union station a few min
utes before time for leaving, and a
he famed himself vigorously with hi
hat, remarked to newspaper mai
that it was the 22d anniversary of hi
/ wedding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20

La Porte, Ind, June 20.-S. w. Wor-
den. attorney for Ray Lamphere. in
dicted for the murder of Mrs. Gunpess,
her three children, and Andrew Helge-
lein. today in formal statement scor-
ed the county authorities for their ac.
tion and also made a public appeal for
subscriptions for funds to be used as
a reward for the apprehension of Mrs
Guinness.
Worden is in receipt of information
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
COULD-DE SACAN BANNS PUBLISHED;
DATEOF WEDDING STILL KEPT SECRET

yet disclosed but it will be celebrated
in fortnight with the relatives, in
Guiding George j. Geuld. being present
and will be according TO the Protestant
rites. Prince Helie has not renounced
his Catholic faith.
Has Made No Move.
Count Boni de Castellane has not
yet made any legal move. According
TO Gouid's lawyers. his efforts to Sc
cure possession of his children will
be futile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20

Paris, June 20-The banns of Nine
Anna Gould and Prince Hele De Sa-
gan were published this morning.
The document gives the age of
Nine. Gould at 33 and the prince at
AS Although the marriage. will not
occur in France, the French law re-
auires the banns published in the
place of domicile.
Place and Date Secret.
The exact place and date are not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
DUPONT POWDER
MILLS BLOWN UP

Denver, Colo, June pa terrific
explosion has occurred at the Dupont
powder mills at Louviere, 20 miles
from Denver 1t is feared the entire
plant was destroyed with some loss
of life. Doctors are being rushed to
the scene. The explosion cut off all
wire communication with Louviere
One hundred twenty-five men are EN-.
|ployed in the plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
ROOSEVELT WANTS
The FIGHT KEPT UP
Urges San Francisco Officials to Go to
the Limit in Securing Convic-
ton of Grafters.

San Francisco, June 20.-The Call
today prints letter dated June s at
the White house from President
Roosevelt to Rudolph Spreckels in
which he comments upon local graft
prosecution and urges the prosecutor
to keep up the fight" and to treat
all forms of SANDER and falsehood
flung al them with entire disregard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
AM MERICAN TROOPS
JOIN INDIAN WAR
With Mexicans They Are Chasing
Yaquis Who Resent Peace Ar
raneement-Fight a Battle.

Mexico City. June 20-The Yaqui
war has begun in earnest American
and Mexican troops are pursuing the
Indians. which, as before, resent
futile peace arrangements. In battle
at Buena Vista. Chihuahua, four In
dians were killed yesterday and several
wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
GO FOR INVASION OF
STATE OF PANAMA
Four Hundred United States Marines
Sail on the New Hampshire to
Keep Peace in Election.

New York, June 20-The battleship
Brooklyn navy yard this afternoon
with 400 marines bound for Panama,
where, if necessary they will main
tain order during the approaching
presidential election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
LESSON REPORT is ADOPTED
One of Important Matters Before the
Sunday School Convention.

Louisville, June 20,--An important
feature of the 18th international Sun
day school convention was the adop
tion today of the report of the inter
national lesson committee which pre-
pares lessons for all Sunday schools
with membership af about 16.000,0O0
M. c. Hazard of Boston, president OF
the Sunday School Editorial Associa
tion, delivered an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Enioins Enforcing Law.

New York, June 20.-Justice Bisehof
of the supreme court yesterday after
noon restrained the police from inter
fering with betting on the Sheepshead
track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
HOLD CONVENTION
Democratic State Committee to
Meet in Chicago and Make
Arrangements.
HAS CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS
Trustees of State University and Ma
tional Delegates to Be Selected
and Platform Adopted.

Chicago, June 20-A meeting of the
state democratic central committee
will be held at the Sherman house next
Wednesday or Thursday to decide on
a date for the state convention
1t was little surprising to a NUM-
ber of the local democrats yesterday
TO learn that state convention was
possible under the new primary law
but Chairman Boeschenstein asserted
that the act provided for a state con
vention.
Law to BE Observed.
Il have my doubts whether it will be
possible to get enough delegates for
a quorum he added, but We will try
it. The law provides for convention
to name candidates for trustees of the
state university and suppose We will
adopt a platform and name the presi
Dental electors.
'The law provides that the conven
ton must be called SO days before the
primary We will be in Denver at tha,
time and the state committee probably
will appoint subcommittee to send
the call TO every county clerk of this
state, as the law provides"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Law to BE Observed.
Is Ont for Congress.

In the Fourteenth congressional dis
trict Hon. w. A. Compton of Macomb
has announced his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
TAKES TORCH IN A MINE
Foolish Act at Ellsworth, Pa, Causes
Deaths

Monongahela, Pa, June 2o.-One
American and three foreigners are
dead and one American and five for,
eigners injured as a result. of an ex-
plosion late yesterday at the Ellsworth
coal mines near here. The accident,
it is said, was caused by a foreigner
entering a mine with lighted torch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
liobtnino H;ts Ruther pt.nt

Lightning Hits Rubber Plant.
Springfield, Ohio, June 20.-The Vic
tor Rubber company plant at Snider-
vile was struck by lightning today
and destroyed. The loss is $f25, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Chaplain Turned Down.

Resolutions favoring changing the
ritual to give place to a chaplain
and the opening and closing of the
lodge meetings with prayer was voted
down, as was also a resolution fixing
the sessions of the head camp for
three sessions a day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08

Money to loan on real estate secur-
ity. Ludolph C Reynolds, lawyers
Mitchell & Lynde building.
Black Hawk inn now open for card
parties, dancing parties and dinner
parties. Fine service. Both phones.
It's the judgment of many smokers
that Lewis Single Binder cent cigar
equals in quality the best 10 cent cigar.
nishings and croekery departments al
McCabe's.
Mems socks, best, Is cent sock on
the market 10 cents; three pairs for
25 cents, Saturday only. uIlemeyer
The clothier.
The place to buy your lawn mowers
bird cages, garden tools. garbage pals
and fencing is at the bankrupt sale
1911 Second avenue.
If you are out for shoes or oXfords
on Saturday, men women or children
and care for both style and quality
you'll go to McCabe's.
Saturday, between . and II O'Clock
the l.. f. West Gum company will dis
> pose of 80 step ladders, three-foot, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08

ago; and if the government were to
undertake such policy it should in
clude all people who render heroic SER
vices, and not only those who have ac-
CURED high standing and influential
friends. have great respect and hon
or for the memory of Bishop Fowler,
who since your letter has passed
away; and also great respect for Bish-
op Hartzell, but that does not control
my judgment in reference to this mat
ter"
The editorial then proceeds to grill
Congressman Mann severely in these
words:
Does anyone imagine that England
or Germany, or France would refuse
these men medals? Will it be to the
honor of this nation to refuse them
Is human life so cheap in the estimation
of Congressman Mann that one who
saves seventeen human beings from
death by drowning is unworthy of re-
ward?
1.-THE heorism of Spencer and Hart
Zell and other students led to the
establishment of volunteer life saw
ing crew at Evanston, which has a rec
ord of saving 500 lives. A congress
man of Illinois should be proud to re
ward these men,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08
TO GET NO.MEDALS
Congressman Mann Opposes
Reward for Spencer, Hart
zeli and Fowler
FOR HER0IsM IN THE COS
Chairman of Committee to Which Bill
Was Referred Quoted by Chris
tan Advocate.

Edward S. Spencer, formerly of
Rock Island and now of California. will
get no medal by act of congress for
heorism in rescuing seventeen people
shipwrecked on Lake Michigan on the
Lady Elgin because his heroism dates
back more than fifty years. At least
it is the opinion of Congressman Mann
OF the Second congressional district
and his influence is expected to have
some weight, owing to the peculiar
circumstances.
With Mr.. Spencer Bishop Hartzell
and the late Bishop Fowler of the
Methodist church will likewise be de-
MED recognition, if Mann has his way
Mr.. Spencer was a student at North
western university and others, after
ward bishops, were attending the Gar
rett Biblical institute, when their re-
spective deeds were performed.
Explains His Position.
In a letter to the Northwestern
Christian Advocate, the official publ
cation of the Methodist Episcopal
church, Congressman Mann tells why
he is opposing the bill to award med.
ais for heroism in saving lives in great
lakes disasters in the '60s.
The bill was recently presented by
Congressman George E. Foss, and it
was referred to the committee on in.
terestate and foreign commerce, of
which Congressman Mann is chairman.
When his action in opposing the bill
became known the editor of the North
western Christian Advocate wrote him
letter asking for an explanation.
Reply Is Quoted.
Congressman Mann's reply is quoted
ir an editorial which is headed mo
Medals for Heroes" The letter in
part is as follows:
Il do not believe the. government
should now confer medals for heroic
service rendered more than fifty years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08

Is cents each. They cost double, but
we want the storage room for more
goods arriving.
Fresh cut carnations 30 cents per
dozen Saturday and Sunday at Hens
ley's green houses at the entrance of
Chippiannock cemetery.
See A. l.. Bruner for piano tuning
regulating. voicing and repairing. All
work guaranteed. 425 Nineteenth
street. New phone 1921.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Loot of 1896
Fourteenth avenue are the parent:
of a son. born Tuesday. Mrs. Loot
was formerly Miss Nellie Greaser.
Sale of mems shoes and oxfords
$3.50 TO $500. with handsome pail
of half hose free with each pair o
shoes all day Saturday at McCabe's.
The Tricity Schoolmasters' clul
| viii meet in Davenport tomorrow even
| ng. No definite program has beer
provided for the meeting and tn,
line viii be spent in the discussion
of school affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08
were GIVEN REST
Humane Officer Required Ori-
vers to Take Exhausted
Horses to Barn.
REPRlmANDED 10 TRANSFERS
Makes Report of Work of Month to
Society-cases of Cruelty to Chill
dren Are to BE Prosecuted.

The Humane society held its reg
per house and the report of the hui
name officer was submitted. 1t was
expected that the finance committee
could be able to report but it asked
for another week before being required
to tell the result of its labOrs. The
members stated though, that many
liberal donations have already been
received and that the debt of the So
ciety will be wiped out. A special
meeting has been called to receive
this report next Thursday evening.
The officers are planning to secure
the city hall for this meeting.
Officer Reports Work.
The report of the humane officer
showed that he made 81 calls during
the last month. He examined 81
horses while they were working and
sent two of them to the barn for rest
and treatment. Reprimands were
given to 10 drivers who were driving
too fast and % more were cautioned
as to the treatment of their horses.
A large number of owners of horses
used for delivery wagons were told
to take better care of their animals
or they would receive the attention
of the society. The officer inspected
II barns and in five cases took action
towards seeing to their betterment.
Five cases of cruelty to children
were investigated and in two of them
action will be taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-08
May s In History.

1906 - Robert Morris, ''signer'' AID
financier OF the American Revo!u-
ton, died in extreme poverty after
passing several years in debtors
prison. born 1874.
1SI3-John Stuart Mill, English writ
er ON logic and political economy,
died; born 1906.
19O2-Volcanic disasters in the Islands
of Martinique and st. Vincent. The
eruption of Mont Pelee destroyed
10000 lives at ST. Pierre, Martf-
nique, and La Soufriere caused a
loss of LOO lives in st. Vincent.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 6:59, rises AIS; moon sets
1:53 q. M.