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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

Washington, Dec. 16-Following is
a summary compiled from the official
proceedings of the work of both houses
of congress yesterday:
SENATE - The presidents Panama
canal message was read. and its read
ing was received with loud laughter by
some of the senators. Senator Foraker
ton calling on the secretary of war for
detailed information concerning the
men employed Instructions given and
expenses incurred i'm the Investigation
by detectives into the Brownsville af-
fair, referred to by the president in his
message OF Monday: Senator Warren
and it will come up today. The postal
savings bank bill was made the subject
of speeches by Senators Carter and De-
pew, both of whom advocated the meas
ure. The bill was made the unfinished
business. displacing the. joint resolu-
clause of the interstate commerce law.
On motion of Senator Fulton the omni-
bus claims bill will be taken up Jan. 6.
Brief memorial services were held for
! the late Representative George w.
Smith of Illinois. and at $3.50 the senate
iadjourned.
HOUSE-The hopes of the so-called
| insurgents for a revision of the rules
of that body were dissipated, for the
III TIME beng at least f.;,sd when - MI Sardrss %
adoption of an amended resolution CALI
/ ing for the appointment of committee
OF elSnt ntmDeTS 10 COu6lQeT the SuO.
ject and report the changes deemed
necessary. By substantial majority
the house voted to take away from the
committee on foreign affairs considera-
tion of the resolution, which in its orig
inal form, simply called for information
! from the secretary of state regarding
! what the British house of commons had
done in that regard. A ruling by the
! speaker that the amendment of Mr
Gardner changed the character of the
resolution in such a way as to make II
not privileged was sustained and the
resolution was then laid on the table.
After passing some bills relating to the
lDistrict~of Columbia, the remainder of
the day was taken up with the bill to
lrevise the penal laws of the United
States. At $50 p. IN. the house ad-
journed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
SENATE DOES NOT MISS OPPORTUNITY
T0TAKE A WHACK AT THE PRESIDENT
Adrch Introduces Resolution Which Passed Without Division
Empowering Committee to Make Report on
Secret Service Slap

Washington, Dec Ex-senator Aid.
rich today introduced a resolution di-
recting the committee on appropria-
tions to consider the portion of the
president's-messds dealing with the
secret service.
May Swear Witnesses.
The Aidrich resolution calls upon the
committee to make thorough inquiry
into the subject by subcommittee or
otherwise. The committee is given au-
thority to sit during the recess of con-
gress and to swear witnesses. 1t will
be considered tomorrow.
The senate adopted without division
the Aldrich resolution with an addi-
tional clause suggested by Culberson
that the committee be required to re-
port what action, if any, the senate
should take with reference to the mes
sage"
Inquiries of Use of Detectives.
Washington, Dec. 16.-Without dis
'cussion the senate today adopted For
aker's resolution calling on the secre-
tary of war for various information
concerning the employment of detec-
tives for use in the Brownsville af-
fair.
The Brownsville affair was discuss
ed in the senate today by Lodge, who
remarked he would make no reference
whatever to the report of investigation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
FATHER MULDOON
ROCKFORD BISHOP
Head of New See Installed With Ella.
borate Ceremonies-Qugley in
Charge.
Rise Against Castro.

Rockford, H., Dec. 16.-Rt. Rev. Pc
ter James Muldoon yesterday was in
stalled as first bishop of the new dio-
cese of Rockford with imposing cere-
monies. Archbishop Quigley of Chi
cago and hundreds of Chicago clergy
men and laymen accompanied Bishop
Muldoon to Rockford to assist in the
installation exercises. A papal bulle-
tin and brief were read by Fathers
Finn and Quinn. Rev. J. ]. McCann
of Elgin made an address on behalf of
the clergy of the new diocese. Quig-
ley formally installed Muldoon. A re-
ception and banquet followed. Rev.
J. ]. Bennett of Sterling was named
vicar general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Gen. Crozier Gives Con
gresham Mckinney
Assurances.
SUM FOR BETTERMENTS
Department Has Asked for
$4,000 for Improve
ments About Island.
BY TAx.

Washington, Dec 16.-(Special.)-
Rock Island will probably not only get
an appropriation of 100000 for the re-
decking of Rock Island bridge between
the arsenal and Davenport, but stands
an excellent chance of getting 500, 900
for arsenal improvements"
This was the assurance General Will
liam Crozier, chief of ordnance of the
war department, gave Representative
Mckinney today, who later held a long
conference with the ordnance clerk.
Asks for s2I2,OOO.
'We ask for $4,000 for artillery
storehouse, filtration plant, oil fuel
plant, steam heater for barracks, and
maintenance and repair of bridge and
power and plant at the arsenal" said
General Crozier. UNLESS congress is
suddenly moved by an impulse to econ
omize, the war department estimate
will go through with little cut out"
Expected to BE Liberal.
The general impression now is that
congress will be liberal in the army
and navy appropriations.
Congressman Mckinney, accompan.
led by Congressman Dawson, will see
Crozier together some time later in
the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
BANK CASHIER Is
IN FOR A BIG SUM
Shortage of $s5,0c0 Found in Institu-
tion at somersworth, N. H., and
Examiners Take Charge.

Washington, Dec. 16.-A defaica-
tion of $S5, GOO has been discovered in
the First National bank of Somers-
worth, n. H. The cashier of the bank
has been arrested and the directors
have asked the bank examiner to take
possession CT the institution with a
view to voluntary liquidation. This
information was reported to the con-
troller of the currency today.
Somersworth, n. H., Dec. 16.-Fred
M. Varney. cashier of the First Ma
tional bank, was arrested today charg-
ed with embezzlement. The institution
has a capital of 100000 and deposits
under 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

and Sherman were chosen by an ag-
gregate vote in so states of 7,675,909.
For Bryan and Kern in the same for
NAL proceeding of choosing a president
and vice president 162 electors will be
recorded They were elected in 16
states by an aggregate democratic
strength of 6,410,027.
Big Change in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania, as usual, carries the
banner at the head of the republican
column. The Taft plurality in the Key
stone state stands at 296,994 Four
years ago it was 502,951. Missouri and
Maryland had a close finish for the
record of the smallest republican pop
ular plurality. Missouri just did land
within the republican ranks with a
plurality for Taft of 629, but Maryland
was shade smaller with a republican
plurality of Cos, giving two of its elec-
tors to Taft and Sherman and the 9th.
er six to Bryan and Kern.
Texas Democratic Leader.
Texas gets the honors in the demo
cratic camp, having rolled up a Bryan
plurality of ISL $3.50, against 1858 fol
Parker and Davis in 1904. Nevada re
turns the smallest democratic plurali
Ity, AL
/ The total vote cast in 1908 is greater
than that of 1904 by 1,S5S,523. Taft's
I, total vote is 55,239 greater than tha
given to Roosevelt in 1904, while Bry
an gains 1,329,S20 over Parker in 1904
The popular plurality for Taft is fa
!short of Roosevelt's. Roosevelt's Leaf
lover Parker was 2.540,46S, which il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
TOLD OF ANIMOSITY
TOWARD DEAD MAN
Prosecuting Attorney Outlines Case of
State Against Thornton J. Hains,
Annis' Slayer.

Flushing, n. Y, Dec 16.-When the
trial of Thornton ]. Hams, charged
with being accessory to the murder of
William f. Annis was resumed today
Special Prosecutor White outlined the
case for the state, and stated what evil
dence would be submitted to prove the
indictment against Hams. He declared
seven months before~the murder the
publisher Of the magazine Recreation
had received letters from Hains ex-
pressing deep-seated animosity toward
Annis, who was in charge of its adver-
tising department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
pEONAeE | CASE
At SUMMIT, ILL.,,
BEFORE COURT

Chicago Dec. 16.-A peonage case
involving 1T is alleged a 15-loot stock
ade, the practical imprisonment of
laborers under a system calculated to
keep many of them in debt to the
owners of the stockade. armed guards
and escapes by tunneling. will be pre-
sented to .he federal grand jury here
tomorrow. The stockade is alleged to
be situated near Summit, town 30
miles from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
TX MARVEL" FAMOUS
AUTHOR, IS NO MORE
Donald G. Mitchell Dies at Home in
New Haven-known All Over
the World.

New Haven, Conn, Dec 16.-Donald
Grant Mitchell (IF Marvel) died at his
home in Edgewood last night. Mr..
MitchelPs death will bring sorrow to
lovers of literature everywhere. Es-
sentially of New England and possess.
ing to a nigh degree the best traits OF
the intellectual English Stock that has
made that part of the country famous
he wrote for the world and the world
has appreciated him. His Dream
Life" and "Reveries Of a Bachelor
are known wherever the English Ian
.guage is read.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
WIFE DEFENDS HER
HUSBANDS SLAYER
Beach Har1is. Son, on Trial for Muir
der of Judge James Hargis-
Relatives on Both Sides.

Irvine, KY, Dec. 16.-The trial of
Beach Hargis, charged with the muir
der last February of his father. Judge
James Hargis, was called here today
Members of the Hargis family are on
both sides of the case. The. wife of
Judge Hargis is using the money her
husband left to defend the patricide of
her son, and her brother, w. Floyd
Byrd, is assisting the prosecution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

New York, Dec. 16.-Under the cap
tion 'Lese Majestic" the World today
prints the following in an editorial on
President Roosevelt's Panama mes
sage:
Mr.. Roosevelt is mistaken. He can
not muzzle the World While no
amount of b.llingsgate on his part can
alter our determination to treat him
with judicial impartiality and scrupu-
lous fairness, we repeat what we have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Ohio Bank Assiqns.

Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. 16.-The Citi-
zens' State bank assigned last night.
The failure is said to be caused by
over loans.
The bank is capitalized at $1,000,
has an undivided surplus of S21, 900
and the deposits amount to $685., 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

1,274,5S1 in excess of Taft's plurality
over Bryan.
Taft's percentage of the total vote
velt's percentage of the total vote in
1904 was 56.2S. Bryan's percentage is
1904, as against 1882. which was the
Parker percentage four years ago.
The socialist party was the only one
of the minor parties to show gain in
1908 over 1904. Eugene V. Debs gets
"a total of 432,50S, which is 81, lbs
greater than the vote which he receiv
ed in 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
VfNEzuEL LANSAT LAST RISE
ACAINSTPRESlDEN1 CASTRO

Illustrating purposes of the First ward
democratic ball last Monday night.
According TO sAtwell's story he at
tempted to snapshot Coughlin, where
upon the latter led an assault in which
the photographer was badly beaten and
the camera smashed. Wyncie King,
companion of Atwell, was also knocked
down and kicked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
GALESBURG HAS A
DISASTROUS FIRE
Four Story Holmes Building Destroyed
With Loss Estimated at
$4,000.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Dec. 16.-The four
story Holmes Office building was de-
by fire yesterday afternoon.
Chemical combustion in the Office of a
physician on the second floor is given
as the cause of the fire. The loss is
$4,000. About 200 tenants were
forced to fee from the building and
many narrow escapes were recorded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Were 1856 Murders in Year.

Chicago, Dec. 1G.-The report of the
bureau of recordssof the police depart
ment shows 156 people were murdered
in Chicago in 1908. OF the muruers "a
remain unsolyed. In 1905 there were
173 murders committed, which is the
highest number recorded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
bath HOUSE JOHN"
IN TOLLS OF LAW
CHICAGO First Ward Boss Arrested for
AssauIting Newspaper Photogra-
pher at Ball.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Alder.nan John
Coughlin. who is otherwise known as
"the bathhoGse," was arrested today
charged with an assault on Lyman At
well, photographer for the Chicago
Record Herald, while the latter was
attempting tc get photographs for IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
CITY MARSHAL IS FIRED ON
Breaks Up Plans for Crime and Shoot
inq Follows.

ing Follows.
Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 16.-An unknown
man was instantly killed and Marshal
F. c. Woods of Greenwich, Huron coun-
ty, seriously wounded early today in
an encounter with five men in the rail-
road yards of that village. The mar
shal accosted man standing near the
postoffice and acting in suspicious
manner. In reply to questions, the
man said he was a stranger in town,
but desired to leave on freight train.
The marshal escorted him to the rail-
road yards. Just as they reached the
tracks four other men jumped from
behind a car, and the shooting began
A posse is today searching the sur
rounding country for the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Hay stin Sell Futures.

referred to by the president in his re-
cent message to congress.
May still Sell Futures.
Washington. Dees16-The house de-
feated by SO to 10S the Garrett amend
ment to the penal code bill penalizing
the transmission by mail of any adver-
tisement or information having refer
Lence to dealings in futures where de-
livery of the article bought cannot be
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
that $60,OO0 IS
NOT AN 0BJEeT
WITH THE COUNT

Paris, Dec. 16.-Counsel for Count
Boni de Castellane today in the suit
of the latter against his former wife
for the custody of his children, read
letter from the count renouncing the
petition for 100000 annually for thu
maintenance of the children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
FOUR KILLED IN A
BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Martinsb1rg, w. Va, Dec. 16--Four
persons were killed by a collapse of a
span of new bridge across. tie Poto-
mac river here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
TAFTS PLURALITY AND PERCENTAGE OF POPULAR
VOTE FALL SHORT OF THAT or ROOSEVELT IN 1904
H. Taft's popular plurality

William H. Taft's popular plurality
in the nation for president is 1,265,SS2.
His clear majority over all other pres
idential contenders is 450,530. The to-
tai vote cast in the 46 states Nov. 8
was 1888, ,046.
These figures are the complete re-
turns as given out by the secretaries
of state of the various commonwealths,
the vote of New York and Michigan,
the last two states to co1plete the re-
capitulation of the election figures,
having been given out last night.
Great interest has been manifest
over the complete results of the elec-
tion, and in the table which is present
ed herewith the comparison between
the vote cast in 1904 and in 1908 gives
results.
Popular Vote Computed.
The Associated Press, following the
system of computing the total popular
vote by striking an average of the
votes cast in each state for the candi
dates for presidential elector, arrives
at somewhat different totals, as fol
lows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Pennsxlvania Orders Rails.

Philadelphia, Dec. 16-The Pennsyl-
vania roads steel rail order for 1903
delivery, which calls for 135, 500 tons
of rails, was announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
TRAINS CLASH IN TUNNEL
Ten Killed, 10 Injured in Railway Acct.
dent in France.

Limoges, France, Dec. 16.-Ten per-
sons were killed. and Is injured today
in collision between passenger and
freight trains in the Pouch tunnel, be-
tween the towns of Brive and Limoges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
MEMBERS OF BAND HELD
Followers of Sharp Religious Fanatic
RearreSted After Their Release.

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 16.-Miss
Della Pratt and William Enghill, fol-
lowers of James Sharp, the religious
fanatic, were rearrested late last night
after they had been discharged by
Justice Remley, on the charge of con-
spiracy in the murders near the city
hall Dec. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
REJECTS MUzzLE.
New YorkWorld Replies EditoriaIIy to
Message of Roosevelt on
Panama Deal.
WILL CONTINUE ITS POLICY
Points Out That This is First Time
a President Has Asserted Doctrine
Lese-Maj ajeste.z
WILL CONTINUE ITS POLICY

"No other living man ever so
grossly libeiled the United States
as does this president who be.
srirches congress, bull dozes
judges, assails the integrity of
courts, ISLANDERS private citizens,
and who has shown himself to be
the most reckless, unscrupuIous
demagogue whom the American
people ever trusted with the
great power of authority."-New
York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

Senator Hansbrouoh improves.
Minneapolis, Dec. Ex-senator Hans
brough is reported = little better tAis
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Demonstration at Caracas
Leads to Declaring Of
Martial Law.
HOLLAND NOT BLAMED
Further Outbreaks With Proc
Iamation 0usting Execu-
tive Expected.

Gus demonstrations are anticipated.
No official act deposing Castro from
the presidency has yet been taken but
such a step is expected at any mo-
ment.
Rise Against Castro.
Caracas, Dec. IA, via Willemstad,
Dec. 16-The people of Caracas arose
against Castro today. An infuriated
mob, unhindered by the police, swept
through the city, wrecking the prop
erty of his henchmen and friends. All
statues and pictures of Castro were
taken from clubs and other semi-pub-
lie buildings and burned in Plaza Boil
ivar. Castro's rule in Venezuela is
probably ended.
Not Angry with Holland.
In spite of Hollands warlike activity
on the coast, there has been no demon
strations against the Netherlands.
They have all been directed against
Castro and Acting President Gomez.
Martial Law Declared.
Caracas, Dec. 10, via Willemstad,
Dec. 16.-The Venezuelan capital yes
terday witnessed an outbreak of dis
order following the warlike activities
of the Dutch warships along the coast,
that made it necessary by nightfall to
declare martial law in order to put an
end to the rioting and pillaging.
Attack Private Property.
There were several attacks on pri-
vate property op the part of The mob
before the authorities got the situation
in hand, and several agitators were ar,
rested. There was no actual conflict
between the people and police and nc
foreigners were molested. Today the
city is quiet and is taking its norma
course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, Dec. 16.-Following is
a summary compiled from the Official
proceedings of the work of both houses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-16

already said-that the congress of the
United STATES should make thorough
investigation of the whole Panama
transaction that the full truth may be
known to the American people.
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1908-07-03

T. J. Dunnigan went to Forsyth
to meet his wife who will spend
the Fourth here with her husband.
II. c. I.owthcr. of the well known
stock company Of Lowthrr d Clifton,
arrived here "Wednesday after an cx-
tended sojourn in England and the
continent across the pond having
spent an enjoyable time. He will
remain at the n + ranch on the
Musselshcll below here until in the
fall.
II last weeks issue Of The Record
a sllght discrepancy crcpt in un-
avoidable in connection with the
tug-ofwar announced for the Fourth
between miners and citizens. En-
ception was taken To the distinction
made between the opposing sides
inferring thcrcfrom that the miners
We're not citizens of Roundup.
There was absolutely no intention
on our part to cast reflections ON
the miners OF to insinuatc that they
were not citizens. 1t was the
simplest wayof making difcrcnt,-
ton and was used for that purpose
only.
Meslames Gilc and Bcquette
have commenced work on a building
for a steam laundry which will oc-
cupy the site formerly intended for
their hospital. The building will
be 36x5S in size and will be equipped
with up-to-datc machinery. Grant
d Harden have the contract. The
hospital will be built on the north
east corner of the block instead of
the southeast as first intended and
will be constructed entirely OF con-
crete making it practically iircproof.
This will be 35x4S two-story struc-
turc, Is rooms and basement, and
will cost in the ncighborho" cd of
$4,000. Bequcttc d Thayer have
the contract for the hospital build
ing.
The roundup record. [volume] (Roundup, Mont.) 1908-1929, 1908-07-03
The Local Roundup.

day on business.
The Records Clean Up" cam
paign has borne fruit.
Supt. Griffin went to Billings
Saturday on business.
We have fine business opening
for right party, Jameson & Law.
General law practice in all courts
and land department. jameson d
Law.
Lest. - watch fob. Finder
please return to The Record Office
for reward.
Chas. Schlabcrg opened his con
fectionery store north OF The Record
office this week.
f. {. Bryant spent the lo1epart
of the week in Lewistown return
ing Wednesday.
When in need OF building stone
see J. w. and =. l.. Newton. We
have the finest stone in the
state. lift
Walter Oglc is putting up resi-
denee for himself and family on
First Street west. Grant d Harden
are doing the work.
Bowcry dance on Main street
across from Narshall's store. En-
ccllcnt music and good manage
mcnt. 1O> a dance.
1t is announced that the G. NJ. &
ST. L. will put on two passenger
trains each way rs soon as their line
is completed to Butte.
Mrs. a. L. llaiyht is receiving a
visit from her mother, Mrs. NJ. $.
llurless, of Antcgo. Wis. She
will remain here indefinitely.
"Cal' Millarl is going to rattle
Il horsehair bride tomorrow. This
is the bride he received some time
ago from Deer Lodge pcnitentiary.
Simon S. lIascn left Monday for
his home ut Baltic, $. d., for a
short visit. He will return to Round
up with his wife to live on their
homestead in the I.are country.
The new passing track has been
completed which relieves the con-
grestion here when the two passcng-
crs arrive. Tracklaying on the coal
spurs will commence next week.
Supt. Griffin went to Forsyth
Wednesday to meet his daughter
who will return with him. Mr..
Griffin will move his family here as
soon as his new residence is com
plctea.
I. ". Warren has purchased the
lot and building on the corner of
FIRST Street last from Ray Bros.
He has moved the building 50 it
faces First Avenue and has remod-
elcd it for use as bath rooms.
Frank Marks is making prcpara-
ton to build an addition to his shoe
shop on Main street. We under
stand he will put in several bath
tubes and conduct both rooms in
connection with his business.
Pat Hopkins and Jefferson Davis
Of Langdon, n. D.. We're here this
week and filed on homcstea ds
north of here leaving for home
again Wednesday. They expect to
return to Roundup in several months
to establish residence onthcir claims.
d. J. Slayton Of Lavina passed
thru here last Friday on his way to
Billings. lie informed the Record
reporter that the Musselshell- Bill
lings Telephone Co., Of which he is
president. is now contemplating
putting in an exchange here rs the
eastern parties who had am option
on the system failed to appear.
Beginning with July 2 we will
change the following prices for
pool: Fifteen hall ard rotation,
SC per cue; all other games 60c
per hour.
Bushnell & Thompson.
Du;ton & Gates.
VIM Van Doran.
\ good game Of baseball was play
ed on the local diamond last Sun
day between two mines composed
Of boys employed at the mine and
business men and Others around
town. The game was hotly contest
ed thrnout resulting in score of