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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
WILD CHARGES ARE
MADE BY WATSON
PopuIist Leader Responds to Asser-
ton of Pettierew on G. o. p.
Support in 1904.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept 29.-In reply to
the charges of former United States
Senator Pettigrew. Thomas E. Watson
last night issued a formal signed
statement in which he says:
The reason why Mr.. Bryan has put
forward Pettigrew to attack me is that
my exposures of Bryan's deals with
the negro leaders had with saloon in
tere5ts of Maine, Indiana and Ohio
are hurting the peerless Their
deals are disgraceful and ought to be
exposed. The Bryan policy on the
negro question threatens calamitous
consequences to the south and endan-
gers the result of so years of work
to establish white supremacy. and
therefore felt it to be a duty to ex-
pose and denounce it.
Refers to Pettigrew.
"As to Pettigrew, | shall not notice
him further than to say that if any
body ever offered him $4,000 for 10
speeches on any earthly subject the
man who made the offer was more
literally supplied with money than
sense. In 1904 | made my campaign
for the principles which the presiden
tial ticket of Bryan and Watson advo
Gated in 1896. Bryan had deserted
these principles and has gone over
to the gold standard men. The pop
ulists called upon me to take up the
Jeffersonian propaganda where Bryan
had left off and I did cO ReDub1ipar
money had nothing to do with it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
MEETING IS WELL ATTENDED
Fifteen Hundred Present When Irriga
ton Ccnuress Opens at albuquerque.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Sept. 29.-The
10th annual session of the national
irrigation congress was called to order
here this morning by President Frank
Goudy of Denver with every seat in
the convention hall occupied. Nearly
1,500 delegates were present. The
days SESSIONS were devoted to wei
coming addresses and responses and
routine business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29

distinguished medical scientists from
abroad.
One of Most Notable Gatherings.
Washington, d. c., Sept 29.-Yester-
day witnessed one of the most notable
gatherings ever assembled in the ma
tional capital, when medical scientists
representing every civilized nation
united with their brothers in American
in an effort to solve the problem of
how best to cope with tuberculosis.
The occasion was the official open
ing of the sixth triennial international
congress on tuberculosis. The great
auditorium of the new national muse
UNI was filled with men who have con-
secrated their best talents to the study
of tuberculosis, representatives OF the
sovereigns of foreign countries, high
officials of government The keynote
of every utterance reflected the hope
that the day is not far distant when
medical science shall triumph over the
great scourge.
Noted Medical Authorities.
When Secretary of the Treasury Cor
telyou, as the personal representative
of the president of the United States
officially declared the congress open
| there were grouped on the platform
such distinguished men as DR.. Robert
| koch, the discoverer of the tubercle
bacilli; DIR. A. Calmette of Paris, Prof
Bernard Bang of Denmark, DR.. Arthur
Newshole of Lincoln, DR.. G. Sims
Woodhead of Cambridge, England, DR.
Clemens Won Pirquet, DR.. r. w. Philip
of Edinburgh, founder of the first tub
erculosis dispensary; Prof. L. Ian
douzy, DR.. N. Tenderloo of Leyden
DR.. Simon Won Unterberger, honorary
physician to his majesty's court of st
Petersburg; DR.. Camilo Callaja of Mad
rid, and many others. Among the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps present
was Wu Ting-fang, the Chinese min
lister.
Koch on Tuberculosis.
When his name was called, DR.. Kocl
declared that the German takes a par
lticular interest in all that tends towar,
the solution of the tuberculosis prob
lem, and that his government woult
watch with the keenest interest TIL
deliberations of this congress. Th
tuberculosis situation in Germany, h
said, has become distinctly favorabl
during the last three decades, the MOI
tality from tuberculosis in Prussi
having been reduced practically one
half.
I'VE are active in trying not only t
maintain but enhance the diminution,
said the speaker. For a more thol
ough study of tuberculosis in all it
aspects, and in order to find new way
and means for effectually combatin
tuberculosis, the Robert Koch stiftun
has been created "All nations" h
, added, would be benefited by the wor
of that institution"
China Taking Notice.
r DR.. Jee, the Chinese delegate, d
= clared that notwithstanding tuberc'
:. Ilosis has a strong hold upon his coul
l. try. his government was doing litt
S for the prevention of this disease. H
expressed the hope that the next CO
gress would be held in China
At the conclsion of the responses
lSecretary Corteiyou's address the co
lgress adjourned, and will not aga
P meet in general session until Oct.
The afternoon was devoted to II
deliberations of the various section
meetings, where number of address
lwere made.
;et
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Close Call in Lake Fire.

Detroit, Sept. 29.-Twelve men, in
cluding two United States govern
ment inspectors, had narrow escape
from death early today when thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Bailey Will Not Resign.

New York, Sept. Ex-senator Bailey
of Texas today emphatically denied
he intended TO resign from the senate
or to end his career therein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
STEAMER Is FAST on ROCKS
All Passengers Taken OFF the Hum
boIdt After Accident.

Victoria. B. c., Sept 29.-The
steamer Humboldt went hard and fast
on the rocks off Active pass early to-
day. The passengers were taken off
| by a fishing steamer and are on the
way to Seattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Truscott Lord Mayor of London.

London, Sept. 29.-Sir George Trus-
colt was today elected lord mayor of
London in succession to Sir John
Charles Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
BRYAN SPEEDING TOWARD
ROCK ISLAND FROM WEST

yet which will be elected you had bet
ter tack up both alike if you would
be on the safe side"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
poolin to keep Place.

Chicago. Sept. ga Guthrie tele-
gram stating J. 3. Doolin, assistant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Pittsburg, z; ST. Louis, o.

Pittsburg, Sept. 29.-Pittsburg won
the first game this afternoon. Score:
Pittsburg 10 0
ST. Louis %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Former Vice President Ad1ai E. Stevenson Noir for
Governor, Who Was Heard this Afternoon.

dredge Gladiator, the largest on the
Great Lakes, burned at its moorings.
The dredge was valued at 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29

Cleveland, Sept. 29.-Cleveland won
this morning from Philadelphia. Score:
Cleveland
Philadelphia ...........4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Today's Baseball Scores
New York, 6; PHILADELPHIA.

New York, Sept. 29.-New York
Won the first game this afternoon by
the following score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29

treasurer of the democratic national
committee. would resign was denied
at democratic headquarters today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-29
Cleveland, S; Philadelphia, a.

ginbotham and Bliss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
While Digging Trench Uptown
Coffin is Discovered by
Frank Bates.
HE WAS BADLY FRIGHTENED.
Rushing Madly To Police Station. He
Proclaims His Grucsomc Find
To Jailcr Earl Ripley.

Frank Bates, residing at $40. south
Ninth West street, was frightened half
out of his wits while digging a trench
al the rear of the Crane & Co.'S build.
ing, 141-143 east First South street
this morning
The young man was throwing dirt
from the trench when his shovel sud
denly struck hard substance. 1t
proved to be n box, part of which was
decayed Forcing the shovel deeper
into the box Bates brought forth the
bones OF a human foot. Next he dug
out skull. Dropping the shovel Bates
ran for the police station, badly fright
ened and informed the officers that
he had Just dug up a body officer
Earl Ripley at once investigated and
by the time he had reached the b emo
workmen had eXhumed all the bones
and had them spread out on a plank.
RIPLEY placed them in sack and they
are now in the possession of Chief
Pitt.
The skeleton Is evidently that OF
young woman and from the APP
pealance of the bones the body was
probably buried 80 or 40 years ago.
There were no marks on the skull and
| the jaw contained half a dozen well
| preserved small teeth The skull If
| small and we'll formed and all the
bones indicate that the body was a
small one 1t had apparently been
carefully prepared for burial and laid
out in good order in a pine coffin.
The news of the find spread rapid
ly and soon large curious crowd as
sembed 10 gaze on the skeleton. Among
! the curious ones were two young wo
men employed at Cranes. one of
them demanded to know of Ripley
whether the skeleton was that OF a
man or woman and Ripley replied
1T is woman, l know, because |
| just found her tongue"
Chief Pitt has the greusome find but
what Will be done with 1t has not
been decided as yet. There are no evil
| dences of foul play and the general up
inion is that death occurred many
years ago and that the body was
| decently buried as possible and at a
time before any buildings were erected
In that part of the city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
ROB DEAD MANS OLD HOME.
Place Where Jim Story Lived Visited
BY Thieves Last Night

Last night robbers broke into the lit
tie home of the late Jim Story, who
was shot and killed five weeks ago to-
night by Anto Foster Frenchman,
residing at 1924 west Fourth North
street The thieves carried off nearly
all OF the household effects. The theves
drove to the place which is situated at
the north end of Camps Lane. and load
ed on TO II wagon nearly everything in
the house and made off with the stuff.
A bed, one cot, two mattresses, one pair
OF springs. a hat rack, n cupboard, sew
eral pictures and two picture frames
were stolen. The thieves entered by
the front door and evidently took their
time. as the place has been unoccupled
since the tragic death OF story, Tho
theft was reported to tho police this
morning and was investigated by Of
ficer Bob" Golding.
Five weeks ago tonight Story was
down town and became intoxicated. He
started home in his buggy about mid
night. Because of his intoxicated con-
ditlon. he mistook the store and resi-
dence OF Anton Foster as his own resi-
dence. He tried several times to ef.
foct an entrance and Foster ordered
him two or three times 10 leave the
premises. story thought someone was
in unlawful possession of his home and
insisted upon entering making dire
thrents against the occupants. Think
ing that the place was being attacked
nv robbers Foster seized n rifle and
fired two shots through the door, One
Of the bullets struck story in the back,
killing him instantly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
AUTO CLUB FORMED.
About One Hundred Car Owners VIII
Join i'm Movement

The much talked of automobile asso-
citation was formed at a meeting in the
Commercial club last evening. Articles
OF Incorporation will be filed this after
noon or Monday,
Officers and directors We're chosen
last night as follows: o. II. Hewlett,
president: l.. l.. Terry, vice president;
j. r.. Jennings. secretary; c. r. Pear
sail. treasurer, and Charles a. Quigley.
Among the automobilists who We're
present at the meeting We're James j.
Brosoit, Van d. Spalding, o. w. Pow
ers, O H. Hewlett, DR.. II. n. Mayo, j.
T.. Jennings, c. r. Pearsall r. w.
Salisbury, Frank Botterill, Lewis s.
Hills, l.. B. Mccormick ]. Frank Judge.
II, A. Mccormick. DIR. II. ID, Niles, a. c.
Ellis. Jr.. F. A. Babcock, Jr. l.. l.. Ter
ry and Joseph Nelson. II. w. Walker.
F. c. Schramm and Mayor ]. S. Brans-
ford telephoned to have their names
added to the list of members
Others who have signified their inten-
ton to join the club are; II. Vance
Lane. c. A. Quigley, DR., II. s. Pinker-
ton. George ID. Keyson. Jacob Mortt2
Walter l.. Mas, j, II. Langford, Will
liam Broadbent. r.. Mckenzie. T. H.
woodbridge. b f. Cannon, II NJ. Din
woodey. Walter c. futile Joseph Geo
ghegan, DR.. j. c. Landenberger DR. (,
". Benedict, s. c. Parks. l.. Il. Ritter
Jr.. DR. w. $. Beer, r. S. Ferry. W T.
Pyper. Lester d. Freed, j. II. Walker
Frank n. Wilson. Henry Newell, A.
Fred Wey and j. d. Kendall,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION AT
DUPONT POWDER MILLS

Denver, June 20.--A terrific explosion
occurred at the Dupont powder mills
at Louvlers at 1885 o'clock this morn
ing and It is believed that the entire
plant has been destroyed.
Doctors are now being rushed TO tile
scene of the explosion from Llttleton.
and II Is feared there has been some
loss of life.
The explosion has cut off All telc-
graphic communication with the town.
A courier reached l.ltteton. a iuw
minutes after the explosion Wpd called
upon all the available physicians and
nurses 20 go 10 the mill
About 1875 men are employed az the
powder plant, which Is NJ modern con-
strrction, having been built only a lit
tie more than year. The station
where the mills and town are located ls
on the Denver n Rio Grande railway,
about 20 miles from Denver.
The explosion WAS so severe that q
number OF windows were broken az
Fort Logan and i was believed there
had been an earthquake The shock
was also felt IN south Denver.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
JOHN C. SCOFlELD HEAD OF
WAR DEPARTMENT TODAY

Washington, June 20.-John c. SEQ
field. chief clerk of the war depart
ment is head of the military estab-
lishment of the government today In
the absence of Secy. Taft and Asst.
Secy. Robert Shaw Oliver. Cen Oliver
has gone to Pine Plains. n. Y, where
for the next few days he will witness
the military maneuvers there. He Will
return about the same time Mr.. Taft
does from Yale. 1t is expected that
Gen. Luke F.. Wright, who Is to sue
coed Secy. Taft, will he in Washington
several days before taking office in
order TO confer with Mr.. Taft regard
ing pending matters. The advent OF
Gen. Wright is not likely to result in
any changes in the war department.
Gen. Oliver will in all probability con-
tlnue as assistant secretary until the
close of President Roosevelt's admins
tration
Secy. Taft upon his return to Wash
ington next week is expected To an
nounce his plans for the summer in
Guiding the location of his headquar-
tiers. Mr.. Fred w. Carpenter, Mr.
Fats secretary. has been with him for
a number of years aud probably viii be
In close touch with him during the
campaign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
Judge Morse Disposes of Waters
According to Primary Rights
Held in 1856.
DIVIDED BETWEEN BITCHES
Salt Lake County Water Co. Succeeds
To Four Sixths of Flow of Sandy.
Ditch--I1xcess Awarded

Judge Morse this morning rendered
his decision in the Little Cottonwood
water case, in which almost as much
interest he's been manifested as in that
of the Progress case. which involved
the rights to use the water Of Big Cot
tonwood creek. The title of the case
just decided Is the Union and East
Jordan Irrigation company against the
Richards Irrigation company, ct al. and
concerns the disposition of the water
OF Little Cottonwood creek among the
various claimants.
Judge Morse finds, according to the
evidence presented that prior to 1856
the waters Of Little Cottonwood creek.
when the flow did not exceed 74.7s cubic
feet per second, the water was called
primary water and had been divided for
irrigation purposes among the bitches
entitled as follows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
STRIKE IS CALLED OFF
Three Hundred Electrical Workers
VIII Go Back 10 Bell Forces--B. II.
Roberts Factor In Settlement.

The Bell company and the linemen
who went out on strike IS months ago.
and have been enjoying a vacation ever
since, arr once more on friendly terms.
President j. II. Currie OF the local dis
trict council wired Butte yesterday aft
ernoon that the proposition of settle
ment referred by the district council
June II to n referendum vote had been
accepted.
The general terms of the agreement
are that the men will receive an adj
vance OF % cents a day In the three
states of Utah Idaho and Wyoming,
and 90 cents IN Montana, outside OF
Butte and Anaconda. where a former
scale is still In effect and In which
places the men who went out In SYM
patty and not on account or any grieV-
ance OF their own When the Butte
agreement was made the sympathetic
strike clause was inserted
The general provisions of the agree
ment makes the wages OF linemen in
Utah, Idaho and Wyoming now
$780, sub -foremen, 1915; foremen, 81;
cable splicers. S4.26. and trouble shoot
ers." $50 month. A trouble shooter"
Is the man who repairs the telephone
when it is out OF order and does general
repair work In Montana linemeu Will
get S3.75 per day
Much credit is given TO b. il. Roberts
for material assistance I'm the gettlc-
ment of the long standing difficulties
President Ramsey of the local division
OF electrical workers says that all Of
the men win be back IN 20 days With
out prejudice. and under the same con-
ditions practically az obtained before
the strike He says 300 mon were III
ynlved. The strike az affecting Montana
was settled some weeks ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
OFF FOR CALIFORNIA.

Mayor ana Mrs T. S, Bransford left
salt Lake at l2:2b this afternoon over
the oregon Short Line for California,
where they win spend the next 10 days
m recreation They win go as far
az Sacramento on the train, and dis
embarldng at this point. win join col
aud Mrs, n s. Holmes and travel via
automobile through Plumas county,
Mayor Bransford's old home, and
through Butte county 10 Reno, Nova
da. where they viii again take the
train and return home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
INSURANCE co. IN TROUBLE.
Central Life ecuritics is in the Hands
OF n Receiver.

The Chicago Record Herald OF the
nth inst, contains insurance news
that win be OF decided interest to many
people in Utah and the west who have
been buying stock In the Central Life
Securities company a concern organ
lied In conjunction with the Central
Agency company Of Arizona, and The
Republic Life Insurance company of
Illinois Stock In the two latter COM
panles, IL Is charged, was to be held
by the Securities Company. The cen
trail Life Securities company 70 now
In the hands of a receiver, appointed
by the Judge OF the Circuit court, and
Temporary injunction was issued,
restraining the officers OF disposlng OF
any assets. The hearing h set for the
24th. The bill was filed in behalf OF a
number OF Chicago stockholders who
alege fraud IN the management Of
the company, and ask for an aecount-
ing between them. the Central Agency
company and The Republic Life In
surance company and their oihcers,
who organized the three concerns II IL
charged that sl,b00.000 has been
received from people throughout thu
United States by Misrepresentation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
WEATHER TALK.

There is combination OF barometric
highs and lows In the local climatology
that promises unsettled weather for
the morrow, with local showers and a
falling thermometer The barometric
pressure is lowest over Utah and the
British northwest territory and high
est over the middle Pacific and south
Atlantic states. These conditions have
caused precipitation over portions of
Idaho. Montana, oregon, Minnesota,
west Gulf states New England, Mis-
sisspp and Ohio valleys, lake region
and Canadian provinces. Frost Is re-
ported at Helena, Mont, this morning.
The temperatures are high over the
central valleys. Lake region, Gulf and
Atlantic states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-20
In Letter to Rudolph SpreckelS
Upon the San Francisco
Graft Prosecutions.
MUST NOT BE DlSHEAR TENED.
His and Hcncy's Experience That of
All Who Engage in Struggle
For the Right.

San Francisco, June 20.--The Call to-
day prints letter dated June at tho
White House from President Roosevelt
to Mr.. Rudolph sprcckels in which he
comments upon the local graft prose-
cutions and urges the prosecutors 10
keep up the fight" The following is
"a synopsis of the matter contained IN
this letter:
MY Dear Mr.. Spreckels-Now and
then you and Mr.. Heney and the
others who are assoc. atcd with you
must feel downhearted when you see
men guilty OF atrocious crimes who for
some cause or other succeed in escap-
Ing punishment, and especially when
you see men of wealth, of high busl-
ness, and in sense, OF high social
standing banded together against YOU.
My dear sir, / want you to feel
that your experience is simply the ex-
perience of all of us who are engaged
in this fight. There is no form OF
SANDER and wicked falsehood which
VIII not as matter of course be en-
ployed against all men engaged in such
a struggle.
"Now, ] do hope that YOU and your
colleagues Will treat all this bitterness
with entire disregard 1t is of small
consequence to you, or to any of US
who are engaged in this work whether
men think well of us personally or not,
but 1t is we'll to be thought of as do
ing the work without flinching, on the
one hand, and on the other without
losing your good temper and becoming
angered to a degree that will cause us
to lose our heads.
1T is just as bad to be ruled by II
plutocracy as by mob. 1t is pro-
foundly un-American and. in a social
sense profoundly immoral to stand for
or against a given man, not because
he is or is not brave, upright AID
able man, but because he does or does
not belong to labor union or does
or does not represent the big business
interests. In their essence, down at
the foundation of things the ties that
are all important are those that knit
honest men, brave men, square dealing
men together, and 1t is mighty poor
substitute If We replace these ties by
those that bind men together, whether
they are good or bad simply because
they follow a particular business. have
given social standing or belong to a
particular organization.
You have Misunderstanding difficulties
with which to contend, You have 10
fight not only the banded powers OF
evil, but alas! that it should be said,
the supineness and indifference of
many good men, whose jealous support
you had right to feel that you rely
upon. Do not finch. You are in a
fight for plain decency, for the plain
democracy of the plain people. who
believe in honesty and in fair dealing
as between man and man. Do not be-
come disheartned. Keep up the fight.
Very sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
RUDOLPH SPRECKELS. ESQ.
san Francisco, Cal.