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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

the army or navy during the civil war.
The new act will give an increase to
one widow, of soldier in the war OF
1872, to 1S3,G96 civil war pensioners
under the general act, to 1887 Mexican
war beneficiaries, and to 3,171 widows
of participants in Indian wars. The ap-
preparation asked of congress this year
is over s1G2 100000, being $6,000,O00
more than in 1898, which was the larg-
est ever authorized.
Cuts Down Secret Service.
Washington, April 22.-Following an
expose after long investigation of the
alleged existence of a secret service
spy system here similar to that OF the
black cabinet in Russia, the house ap-
preparations committee has included in
the sundry civil appropriation bill,
which will be reported this week, a
drastic and stringent provision pro-
hibiting the detailing, assignment or
loan of any member of the government
secret service force to any other de
partment of the government for any
purpose whatsoever.
Testimony furnished by Assistant
Chief w. H. Moran of the secret serv-
ice shows that in detailing secret serv
ice operators TO other departments OF
the government for detective purposes
the law now on the statute books has
been repeatedly violated.
Was Last Straw.
The most remarkable case.of all, anf
the one which, so far as the appropria
tions committee is concerned, was th'
straw that broke the camefs back
was the employment by the navy de
partment of secret service man t.
gather evidence of the kind that ordin
ariiy is used only on one side or th'
other in a, sensational divorce case
Upon this kind of evidence, gathere'
| by secret service man, paid by tn
government, midshipman at the ma
val academy was dismissed from tn
service, which dismissal was followe
by a suit for divorce in naval circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
R0BBlNG CHURCH SPECIALLY
Robert kehIe, Wanted in Many Cities
Is Arrested at ST. Paul.

st. Paul, April 22.-Robert Kehle,
who in the past two weeks, it is al
legged, has robbed three converts and
a Methodist deaconess' home, was ar
rested here. He is said to have
made a full confession. Kehle
is known to the police of 20 of the
large cities of the country as man
who makes a specially of robbing con-
vents and religious institutions gen.
orally. He is 45 years old and came
from Prussia where he has police
record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
CONGRESSMAN HURT
IN RAIL COLLISION
Tawney of Minnesota and CLANCY of
Indiana Leading Victims
of Accident.

Washington. April 22.-Representa
tive Tawney of Minnesota, chairman
of the house committee on appropria
tions, was injured in the back; Rep
resentative John C. CLANCY of Indi
ana, painfully injured in the hip, and
a score of other passengers suffered
slight injuries as the result of a rear
end collision on the Pennsylvania
avenue line of the Capital Traction
company today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
SITUATION OF RUSS
FORCE MORE SERIOUS
Persian Tribes From Many Districts
Rising Against Invading
Army.

st. Petersburg, April 22-The situa-
ton on the Persian frontier is consid-
cred here to be steadily becoming
more serious despite the check to the
Persian brigands April 20, when the
Russian forces drove the bandits back
with heavy losses. The rising is grad
ually spreading. Other mountaineers
are now focking to the assistance OF
the Shakestan and Begliyin tribes,
against whom operations are being
conducted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
LOG TRAIN WRECKED
KILLING ITALIANS
Four Dead, and Two Fatally Injured in
Accident Caused by Failure of
Lever to Work

Wiiliamsport, Pa, April 22,-Four
Italian laborers were killed, two fa-
tally injured and eight others serious
ly hurt today by the wrecking of a
runaway train on the Lanquin Lumber
compapy's log road near here The ac
cident was caused by, the failure OF
the reverse lever on the engine to
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
ARRANGE TO TAKE
$4,000, 600 LOAN
Kuhn, Loeb & CO. and Rothschilds
Will Handle Big Block of
Pennsylvania Paper.

New York. April 22.-Kuhn, Loeb
&c Co. announced today that that firm
and the Rothschilds of London have
concluded negotiations to take an is
sue of s40.000,000 of 40 year per
cent bonds OF the Pennsylvania rail.
road. The issue is made under the
authorization of $1o0,O00 bonds made
in 1873. The issue price is under.
stood to be 96.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Roger Sullivan Expected ia
Keep Faith With Nebras-
kan's Followers.
MAY BE NO PLATFORM
Pressure to Insert Saloon
Plank Helps Sentiment in
This Direction.

Springfield ILL.,, April 22.-(Argus
special. l.)--Delegate to the democratic
state convention which meets here to.
morrow are coming in from all parts
or Illinois to be on the ground and
learn the trend of party sentiment
Already considerable caucusing has
been done.
The outlook for Bryan throughout
the state is much as it was in Rock
Island county. There seems to be no
doubt that Roger Sullivan, rational
committeeman, controls the state and
that he will keep faith with Bryan 5
followers. This will mean sod in
structed delegation to the Denver con
yention.
City Crampcd for Room.
The Rock Island delegation arrived
this afternoon and found the city al
ready somewhat cramped for room
The destruction of the Leland
hotel during the recent republi
can fireworks has seriously impaired
the capitals ability to take care oil
conventions and delegates are being
forced to lodge in boarding houses OF
wherever they can find accommoda
tions. II. 2. S.
May BE Chccred.
Springfield, H., April 22-(Asso
ciated Press.)-It is generally he
lieved that at tomorrow's democratic
convention when Johnson's name is
mentioned there will be a demonstra
tion of approval but it is not expected
any practical use will be made of the
enthusiasm, no matter how great or
small it may be. From. present indi
cations the convention will certainly
instruct for Bryan. Party leaders are
a unit in declaring such action will
be taken.
sullivan Makes Prediction.
Roger C. Sullivan Of Chicago, who
will practically dictate the work o
the convention, declared today there
is no possibility of any anti-Bryan in
structiop The predicted contest from
Cook county to be headed by Robert
l.. Burke and Carter H. Harrison is
generally regarded as joke.
Oppose Adopting n Platform.
Much opposition developed today t.
the adoption of platform at the pres
ent convention. This is due to th'
wording of the platform planks which
the United Societies or liquor inter
ests are urging for adoption. One o
these censures the church for interfer
ing with political matters, and de
mands. in effect, that clergymen be re
spectfully advised to attend strictly t.
the laws relating to things spiritual
leaving alone the statutes dealing witt
things spirituous.
Many Oppose Such Course.
1t is too early yet to confidentl.
forecast the fate of this resolution, bu
there is strong feeling among man.
delegates that resolutions of this char
acter are better left out of the plat
form. This element favors putting OF
the issuance of a platform until it cal
be brought out in strict accordanc
with the provisions of the new pr
mary law, and that means the middl
Of AuplIst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS FOR BRYAN;
DELEGATES GATHERING EARLY AT
SPRINGFIELD FOR CONVENTION

by a Michigan Central train at Dorr
crossing. William Wolcott purchased
the machine in Detroit several weeks
ago, and yesterday took it from the
dealers for the first time and started
TO drive to his hone with his brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
COTTON OUTPUT TO
BE CUT HEAVILY
Mills of Fall River Agree to curtail
Production as Offset to Adverse
Market Conditions.

Fall River, Mass, April 22-Practi-
Cally all the cotton mills in Fall River
have decided to adopt drastic policy
of curtailing production in an effort
to offset adverse market conditions.
The estimated output this week will
be less than normal by nearly 700
pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
IOWA CENTRAL HAS
STRIKE ON HANDS
Trouble at MarshaIItown, Oska-
Ioosa and Monmouth.

Marshalltown, Iowa, April 22.-Ma-
chinists employed in the shops of the
Iowa Central railway here struck to-
day, together with the helpers and ap-
prentices. A reduction of cents per
hour in the new wage schedule was
the cause of the strike. The machin-
lists of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Mon
mouth, H., are also out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

washington, April. Gz!-Ine preSl-
dent today signed the employers liza
bility bill
May XII Forest Reserve.
Washington, April 22.-The house
judiciary committee today decided as
unconstitutional the LeverCurrier bill.
appropriating $5,00O.0O0 for the acqui-
sition by the government of forest
lands in the Appalachian and White
mountain chains for preservation of
stream supply and regulation of stream
flow. The committee, however, decid-
reserves are an aid to navigable
streams, the requirement of such a
reservoir by the government is con-
stitutional. 1t is unoffieially under
stood the rivers and har5ors commit
tee will be called on to decide whether
the reserves are an aid to navigability.
Will Begin Work at Once.
Washington, April 22.-On estimates
supplied by the navy department, Sen
ator Hale has prepared and will in
troduce an amendment to the naval
appropriation bill. appropriating $5,-
100000 for the immediate commence
ment of work on two -battleships, tor
pedo boats and other vessels provided
for in the bill.
viii Use Same Plans.
The appropriation for next years
work on these vessels wss onittesi by
the house ON the theory that time
would be required for the preparation
of plans for new vessels, and the SEN
ate committee on naval affairs accept
ed the bill as it came from the house.
Now, however, the department has de
cided to construct the new vessels on
the plans of those recently built and
an appropriation to be Immediately
available will be asked
Navy Appropriation Omitted.
Washington, April 22-The start
ling discovery made yesterday that
the naval bill reported to the senate
by the committee on naval affairs
fails to carry the necessary appropria-
tion OF $1G,700,000 necessary to make
the naval program effective could
lave been omitted from a naval ap
preparation bill is matter that some
body will be called upon to explain
If it was an error it was one which
would seem 10 be inexcusable
| More Than 100000 Benefited.
Washington, April 22.-The new pen
sion act which went into effect Apri
10 gives to 2G1,05 widows and othel
pensioners an increase of 81 a month
All pensioners getting less than $12
will receive that amount commencins
/ April 10 without the necessity of put
ting in new claims. The increase viii
toperate automatically.
More Claims Coming.
| In addition to the increase of $9,650,
448 in the amount of the pension rol
it is estimated that $2,592000 in addi
tional claims will be filed during tn,
coming year on account of provisions
in the new act granting pensions o
S12 to widows of officers and enlisted
men who served 80 days or more il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
EXPRESS FRANKS KILLED
Federal Judge Issues Injunction
Against Them

Chicago. April ,22.-United States
Judge Kohlsaat issued an injunction
restraining them from issuing express
franks and from transporting property
in Interstate commerce in exchange
for franks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
W0oDFoRD GOES FOR BRYAN
Ten Delegates Elected to State Con
vention in Eureka Instructed.

Eureka, H., April 22.-The demo-
cratic convention for Woodford county
here yesterday adopted Bryan resolu-
tions and selected 10 delegates to the
state convention instructed for the
Nebraskan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Gold Goina Abroad.

New York, April 22.-The move
ment of gold from the United States
to Europe which began several days
ago continues. Engagements today
bring the total up to sS,000,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
cortelyou Makes speech.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 22.-Secre-
tary of the Treasury George B. Cor
telyou was the guest of honor and the
principal speaker at the banquet of
the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
last evening, his subject being Gov
eminent and business"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
SIR HENRY CAMpBELL-BANNERMAN,
FORMER BRITISH PREMIER, DIES
OF AN ATTACK OF HEART FAILURE

of the Imperial Order of the Rising
Sun. The decoration is given as a
token of good will entertained toward
Boynton by the emperor and in mani.
festation of the appreciation of the
high ability and fairness of Boynton in
the exercise of his function as the di
recting spirit in the great news con-
cern which he represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
BROTHERS MEET DEATH
IN FIRST AUTO RIDE
Michigan Merchants Run Down by
Train While Attempting to
Cross Tracks.

Dearborn, Mich, April 22.--William
Wolcott and Charles Wolcott.
brothers, of Milan, Mich, where both
of them were merchants, we're in
stantly killed near, here yesterday
afternoons when the automobile in
which they were riding was struck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
is DIVIDED ON PROHIBITION
Some Louisiana Parishes Vote Wet and
Others Go Dry.

New Orleans, April 22.-Of four par
ishes in which prohibition elections
were held yesterday in connection with
the election of state officers incom-
plete returns indicate Acadia and Saint
jorities ranging between 200 and SEQ
while West Feliciana and Concordia
parishes remained wet by small ma
jorities. The entire democratic state
ticket was elected by large maporities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Enqine Men Meet in Secret.

st. Paul, April ga three days inter-
national secret meeting of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen and En-
ginemen began here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
m'cARREN IS READY 10 our
Announces He is Not In Favor of An
other Convention.

Albany, N. Y, April Ex-senator
McCarren of Brooklyn. the democratic
leader, who with his delegates was un-
seated in the recent state convention,
has announced he is not in sympathy
with the movement started by several
objectors to hold another convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Republican Split in Florida.

Pensacola Fla, April 22.-The re-
publicans of the Third congressional
district held two conventions here
yesterday and each faction elected
delegates to the Chicago convention,
instructed to vote for Senator For
laker and Secretary Taft, respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Bishop capers Dead.

Columbia, S. G., April 22Bishop
Ellison Capers of the Protestant Epis-
copal diocese of South Carolina, died
at his home here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Army officers Promoted.

Washington, April 22.- The presi.
dent today nominated Brigadier Gen
eral Thomas H. Barry to be major
general, and Colonels Charles Morris
and Philip Reade to be brigadier gen
erals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Takes Eiaht Wolf seaIps.

Sterling, H., April ga. E. Good
enough yesterday delivered eight wolf
captured the animals in their dens on
his farm by excavating their burrows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Hennepin Canal Packet Begins Trips

Dixon, ILL.,, April 22.-The first
packet boat from the Hennepin canal
made the trip here Monday. 1t is the
Bender, which carries 100 passengers,
land in connection with larger boat
will make trips during the summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
HoKoRs SUPERINTENDENT

Emperor Of Japan confers Decoration
Upon 6oynton.
Washington, April 22.-The emperor
of Japan, through Ambassador Taxa
hira, has conferred upon Colonel
Charles A. Boynton, superintendent of
the southern division of the Associated
Press, decoration of the fourth class
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Forest Reserve Plan is De.
cIared to ba Unconsii-
tutional.
PRovIs0 MAY SAVE 1T
II Necessary to Make Streams
Nayigsble---Plans for
Warships.

Washington. April 22-The presi
dent today signed the employers liza
bility bill.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Strong School Annual Fair En- riches School Treasury
 by $165,
NEW HEPTASoPH OFFICERS
Funeral of Louis R. Hemingway Hook and Ladder Company's Fair
 Largely Attended.

Quinnipac conclave, No 3t3, Inde- pendent Order Ileptasophs, held a big meeting Monday evening, 1t being the annual gathering for election of officers. There were about 70 mem. bers present and there was much in- terest in the proceedings. officers were elected as follows: Past archon Frank ?. McCabc; archon. G. Lorln Burwell, prelate, Hugh Mcdonald; provost, F. D. Lane; guide, w. H. Byrnes; secretary A. W. Reecher; nnancier, Ezra Healy; treasurer, Wal ter R. Downs; sentinel E. w. Acker- man; warder J. J. Parry; representa- tive 10 supreme conclave at Boston, Charles Warner; trustees, Elmore S. Wade, George C, Marks and Lester A. Russell The installation will take place the second meeting in January and the installing officer will be Dep uty Supreme President Newell of An sonia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
NOTICE TO PRINTERS.

Sealed proposals giving price per printed page for printing and publish ing the Journal of the Board of Alder men of the City of New Haven for the period extending from January 1, 1909, to December Sl. 1909, both dates ln- elusive, will be received at the City Clerks office, Room l5A, City Hall, until II o'clock a. m. December 2l, 1908
 Copies of specifications upon which the proposals must be based may be had upon application at the City Clerk s office and Il copy of such specifications must accompany the proposals.
 A certified check, payable to tho or der of Jonathan N Rowe, Controller, for five DOT cent of the price bid on a basis of 600 pages for the printing and publlsng of the Journal for the period from January 1 to December 3t, 1909, inclusive, must accompany the pro- posas
 Thc right to reject any or all bids ls reserved
 JONATHAN N. ROWE. Controller.
 JAMES I, DENGNE,
 asst City Clerk. |,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

The funeral of Louis R. Hemlng- way was attended at his late residence in Montowese yesterday afternoon. The house was crowded with relative. and friends. The services were con ducted by Rev Dr. Sneatir of the Grand Avenue Congregational church where the deceased had been an at tendant pr. Sheath spoke highly of the deceased and referred to his prominence as n business man and aa citizen, There was 0 profusion of
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
AWNING MARKERS, DEooRAroRa.

CLOSSON & KINGsBURY, GAO Chapel
 street We make Canopies for We'd alnGs and Decorations for Receptions. Now IS th, time to have those awnings repaired for your windows and porches ior next year use, Estimate furnished, Don' forget that we are the people that do the work Telephone 1607-3,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
CITY NOTICE.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE DE SITE FOR
 CITY PURPOSES. The Special Committee de Site for City Purposes, of the Board of Alder men, will hold a public hearing in Rooms l0-1l, City Hall, Wednesday, December 9, 1908, at s o'clock p. m., for the consideration of tho resolution of Alderman Mulyey for site for a City Supply House, storage yards and other municipal purposes
 All persons Interested in the forego- ing are hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further notice,
 Ter order.
 J, II, MULVEY, Chairman. Attest:
 M A. MORAN, Jr.,
 Asst. City Clerk. do 1t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
HOUSE MOVING.

DRAKE x C0YLE--House Moving
 snoring and Raising, 4S Home st., $. Rock. 'Phone94772. 774 Washing ton ave, West Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

A. Nj. BEEBE--4S9443 Elm st. Manu-
 facturer ot Carriages and Wagons. Repairing, Painting and Trimming. Au- tomobilc tops. Automobile painting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

The annual ball of Qunniplac Hose, Hook and Ladder Co. of Fair Haven East, was held last evening i'm Stein crts auditorium and was largely at tended. These gatherings are usually held in Polar Star hall but there is no Polar Star hall this year and so the hfty-siXth annual ball was held in the center of the city. This is ono of the oldest fire companies in the state and these annuals are always at
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

After the prayer and conference meeting at the Grand Avenue Congre- gational church last evening, a recep- tion was given to the people who had joined the church during the year past Seventy-threc have joined, malt- ing a church membership of about goo, Dr.. sheath, the pastor of the church, gave an address of welcome and he also gave them advice in re- gard 10 tho Christian life. Arter- wards refreshments were served lt was an informal affair and was large ly attended After the meeting, the church appointed committee on nominations to bring in a list of church officers for the ensuing year This committee will report at an ad- journed meeting to be held in two weeks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

There are three church sales to take place to-day The ladies of the Grand Avenue Baptist church will hold their annual Christmas sale in the chapel this afternoon, beginning at 1 o'clock and also in the evening, with an entertainment in the evening. There will be a multitude of articles suitable for Christmas on sale, includ- ing useful and fancy articles, home made cooking and candy, fee cream and cake and a department of useful articles, selling at a dime each
 The same afternoon and evening the Parish Aid society of Grace ?. F.. church will have a sale of food, fee cream, candy and useful articles and free entertainment in the evening to include quartet, piano selections and readings.
 still another sale will be held by the Ladies guild in the parlors of the Grand Avenue Congregational church, with supper at 6:3O and an apron sale. mystery booth and excellent assort- ment of articles suitable for Christ mas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

J. CUNNINGHAM < soN--S74 Chapel
 St. Awnings, Tents, Flags, Truck Gov CTS Horse Covers Tents and Canopiea 10 rent Decorations for Halls. etc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

tended by flremen from out of town. Invitations had been sent to the fol- lowing companies: Gricst company and the hose company. Wostville' Wig liant company, Nestporti Storms of Derby; Hotehl>iss company of Anson- ia; Webster company Ansonia; Are ties of Milford; Naugatuck Hook and Ladder company Walllngford, and the department officers of the Annex fire department Chidsey's orchestra furnished music and Hill prompted.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

The net receipts from tho annual fair held at Strong school Saturday amounted to $l65. This amount has been deposited In the bank and will be used from time to time for the benefit of the school It has not been decided just what use it win be put to, but 1t has been proposed to secure some pie turcs for some of tho rooms, There are q number of uses for which the money can be proftably used for the benefit of this school.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

The annual meeting of Adelphio lodge, r, and A. M., will be held at Masonic hall, Grand avenue, Decem- bcr 15 There will he an election of officers and installation and a ban- quet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

beautiful floral tributes, fully 25 in humber, placed upon the casket and in the parlor where the casket rest ed. Included among the floral tri- butes was a large standing piece from Adelphi lodge, r, and A. M,, of which the deceased had been a member. The bearers were Frank w. Hemingway, |. A. Hemingway Robert Q. Eaton, Theopilus Eaton, Frederick Potter and Robert .Pratt. The burial was in the cemetery at Montowese.