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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
MILITARY TO YIELD UP CONTROL
OF The CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
UNDER ORDE RS FROM GOVERNOR

outlying district of the city but nerv-
GUS militiamen were responsible for
it. One sentry challenged the shadow
OF tree stirred by wind and shot
when it refused to halt Another fired
four times at a pile of refuse which
failed to keep moving"
Work was resumed today at the
TuXhorn mine shut down because of
the refusal of the whites and negroes
to work together. Orders of officials
of the miners union were responsible
for this. The negroes continue leav-
ing town in increasing numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
chicaqoan's AeropIane Wins.

Paris, Aug. 20.-The young aero
pianist, Legagneux won the third priza
of the French Aero club yesterday
by making a flight of $50 feet in II
seconds. The landing feature of the
machine, which was designed by the
American engineer. Octave Chanute of
Chicago, consists in placing the run
ming wheels in tandem order, instead
of side by side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
NEW CHARGE AGAINST RUEF
Former Boss of Frisco Held for Trial
After Long Examination.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-After pre-
liminary examination. the longest in
the history of the local police court.
which consumed 81 days, Abraham
Ruef, former political boss in this city,
yesterday was held by Judge Cabiniss
for trial in the superior court upon a
charge of bribing former Supervisor j.
J. Fuerey to vote for an electric street
railway franchise. Bail was fixed at
$4,000, which was furnished Ruef is
under bonds aggregating $1,5O0,OOO on
IS other charges of bribery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
vICKSBURC SIEGE
Scenes of the So uthern Battle
Ground Are Recalled by
Veterans of the 126th
AT REUNION CAMP FIRE
Many Old Soldiers, Including Men,
bers of Buford Post, Attend
Gathering at the Tower.

The veterans of the 1876 regiment of
infantry of Illinois, representing seven
of the 10 companies. met at Memorial
hall last evening and held a general
reunion. No formal program was car
ried out, all the speaking being i'll
formal. The gray-haired veterans
spent the evening listening to the
stories of the war told by their COM
rades. The stories nearly all had for
their scene of action the seige of
Nicksburg, and some of them were
very exciting and interesting. The
reunion brought out the fact that not
a single one of the veterans who at
tended the regimental reunion is Grip
pied by the loss of limb
About 50 of the members of the
regiment attended the, reunion. There
were number of invited guests prin-
cipally members of Buford post. A
large number of ladies was present,
bringing the total attendance I'D to
100. The old soldiers present were:
Those at Reunion.
Those present at the reunion with
their place of residence and company
are as follows:
Daniel G. Moore, Chicago. Company
B.
David G. Lindsay, Sullivan, Com
pany C.
Cyrus Parker, Clear City, Iowa,
Company l.
Andrew Befour, Toledo, Iowa. Com
pany |.
John Mclaughlin, Reynolds, Com
pany B.
George Morrison, Menlo, Iowa, Com
pany H.
Samuel Pritchard, Atkinson, Com
pany H.
C. f. Paulsen, Brooklyn, Iowa, Com
pany l.
Thomas Campbell, Rock Island,
Company l.
w. n. Cain, Aledo, Company B.
| J. H. Cleland, Rock Island, Com.
pany |.
| J. H. Crowder, Bethany, Company A.
| w. H. Bean, Rock Island, Company
William Norris, Rock Island. Com.
pany |.
| j. NJ. Gaylord, Rock Island, Com.
pany G.
Jacob Stofer, Scandia, Kan, Com
pany B.
David Irwin, Montezuma, Iowa.
Company B.
ID. T. Hefey, Irving, Iowa, Company
E.
H. C. Harris, Rock Island, Com
ipany B.
Don Daxon. Milan, Company /.
James Ewing, Peoria, Company E
p. f. Cox, Rock Island, Company G
William III. Schriver, Rock Island
Company G.
Jesse Smith, Manson, Iowa; Com
pany G.
A. B. E. Adams, Rapids City, Com
pany g.
Thomas Murphy, Coal Valley, Com
pany H.
Harvey Schriver, Reynolds, Com
pany G..
Ross Criswell. Milan. Company I.
Sylvester Sutton, Milan. Company
B. F. Walker, Davenport, Compan
, B.
>, James Foster, Company B.
j James Shannon, LeClaire, Iowa
f Company E.
: Jonathan P. Laughry, Company +
III Visit the Arsenal.
After the veterans tired of tellin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
LOWERS The OCEAN RECORD
Lusitania Runs $50 Knots in a Day on
Way Across Atlantic.

New York. Aug. 20.-Ocean records
for the best days run have again been
lowered, and again by the Cunard
company's turbine steamer Lusitania.
In a wireless dispatch Tuesday night
from off Cape Race to the companys
agent here the captain of the Lust
tania said the steamer had travelled
ESQ knots in the "a hours from noon
Sunday to noon Monday, Aug. II. The
previous record rum. 6i3 knots, was
made by the Lusitania July 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
ATTORNEYS GENERAL MEET
Hadley of Missouri Talks Upon Anti
Trust Legislation Results.

Denver, Aug. 20.-The second an
nual meeting of the national organiza-
ton of attorneys general opened to-
day. Herbert S. Hadley, president of
the association, made the opening ad-
dress on the subject, Results of Anti
Trust Litigation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
HAMS BROTHERS
HELD FOR DEATH
Coroner's Jury Returns Finding on
Killing of William E. Annis
in Short Order.

New York, Aug. 2O.-After being
out % minutes, the coroner's jury last
night brought in verdict that Viii
liam E. Annis. who was killed last
Saturday at Bay Side, l.. l.. came to
his death as a result of pistol wounds
inflicted by Captain Peter c. Hams,
Jr.. of the United States army. aided
and abetted by Thornton Jenkins
Hams, his brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
IRISH AND GERMAN UNION
Hibernians at Springfield Plan Har-
mony in Church Societies.


Springfield, H., Aug. 20.-Plans for
uniting the Irish and German Catholic
organizations in a closer relationship
were begun yesterday at the second
days session of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians in this city. when reso-
luton recommending that the state
officers of the order take necessary
steps for perfecting cordial relations
between the A. o. H. and the German
societies of the state.
The ladies' auxiliary yesterday elect
ed officers as follows:
President-Mrs. Mary p. McWorth-
er, Chicago.
Vice President Mrs. Margaret
Mooney, East St Louis.
Secretary-Mrs. Anna CoIdol, Joliet
Treasurer-Mrs. Annie r. Johnson,
Chicago. --r-~.---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
River Riplets.

The Silver Crescent, ], p. Pearson
and Emmy were down and the North
Star, Harriet, Pearson and Emily went
up. The Columbia was here on its
regular trip.
The stage of water was 4.30 at G
d. m. and 4.35 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
cotton Rreaks Badly.

New York, Aug. 20.-Cotton prices
suffered sensational break today. Oc-
tober selling down TO S.S1. which is 81
points under yesterdays closing
Great excitement marked the dealings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
Heeds Party's Call When Con-
venti0n Names Him for
Governor.
CHEERED 64 MINUTES
Demonstration Greater Than
That Given Any Other Can
didate Besides Bryan.

Governor-John A. Johnson, st. Pc
ter
Lieutenant Governor-Julius j. Rel
ter, Rochester. Z
Secretary of State-Richard T. Lamb,
Wlayton.
State Treasurer - Henry P. Nelson
Hibbing.
Attorney General-N. E. Matthews,
Marshall.
Railway and Warehouse Commission
ers-Hans p. Bjorge, Ottertail county;
Robert Nee, Rice county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
CRUISE IN AIR ABOVE BERLIN
Two Balloons Maneuver Together for
Couple of Hours.

Berlin, Aug. 20.-The Parseval and
Gross steerable balloons cruised to-
gether for two hours today over Ber-
lin. They performed various evolu-
tions with great success and were
close to each other the entire flight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
HElOER In A NEW CONCERN
Ex-Sheriff Interested in Weather Strip
and Supply Company.

Springfield, Ill. Aug. 20.-(Argus
Special )-The Illinois and Iowa
Weather Strip and SupplX-cnmnaglX
with headquarters at Rock Island was
licensed to incorporate by the secre-
tary of state yesterday. The capital
stock is 81, 500 and the incorporators
are w. G. Heider, C. B. Johnson and
r. NJ. Highman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
A 1O.ROuR DAY AGAIN
SiIvis Shops Back on Old Basis Aban-
doned a Year Apo.

After having been operated for
about year on an eight and nine
hour day basis, the Silvis shops of the
Rock Island went back to the 10-hour
day today, an order to this effect be-
ing received this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
PLEASED
WITH NAMING OF
JOHNSON AGAIN
Expects MinnesOta's Ac.
tion Will Strengthen
the National Ticket.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 20.-The unani-
nous action of the Minnesota state
convention in renominating Governor
Johnson for third term was crafty
ing news to Bryan, who forwarded a
telegram of congratulations.
Il have no doubt his candidacy will
greatly strengthen the national ticket
in that state" said Bryan
Don't Fool with That Mule.
AS the result Of an injury yesterday
to an eastern newspaper man, who un-
dertOok TO ride the trick mutt mascot
sent Bryan by the Minnesota State
Agricultural society, the democratic
candidate will permit no further ex-
ptriments. The correspondent is still
confined to his bed This morning the
ms was put to work pulling a grass
cutter over the lawn of the Bryan
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
HlSGEN LOSING TO BRYAN

independence League Central Body at
Schenectady for Nebraskan.
Schenectady, n. Y, Aug. 20.-At
meeting of the central body of the In
dependence league of Schenectady
county the ticket of Hisgen and
Graves was repudiated and strong
resolution indorsing Bryan and Kern
adOnted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
PAYS US A HIGH COMPLIMENT
British Royal Commission on Care of
Insane Reports on Visit to u. S.

London, Aug. 20.-Members of the
royal commission to control feeble
minded persons, who in their investi-
cations visited the United Stats, have
issued report which speaks highly of
the American system of dealing with
these unfortunates and of the manage
ment of the institutions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
First Cavalry Sent Home
and Only 7th infantry
Will Be Left.
STAYS ON GUARD DUTY
Negroes Still Leaving City,
Fearful of Safety Under
Civil Rule.

Springfield, H., Aug. 2o.-.As a
result of conference between
Governor Deneen and General Young
the military will relinquish control of
the city tomorrow. The sole remain
ing regiment, the 9TH infantry, will be
held in reserve.
The 1st cavalry was ordered to
leave Springfield tomorrow. only the
9TH infantry will remain here on
guard duty.
Springfield, H., Aug. 20.-The au-
thorities began today the task of over
coming the handicap on their efforts
TO fix responsibility for the recent riot
caused by the failure of the coroncr's
inquest TO hold anyone responsible for
the death of Scott Burton. the negro,
lynched last Friday night. The open
verdict of the coroner's jury was a
blow to the hopes of officials who saw
in it a confirmation of the suspicion
that witnesses to the rioting would
fail TO recognize leaders of the mob
when called upon to testify in public
proceedings.
Grand Jury Continues.
The grand jury's investigation con-
tinued today but there is considera-
bly, less enthusiasm regarding its
work than was displayed two days ago.
The departure of all except two regi-
ments caused renewal of threats
that there would be something doing
after the soldiers leave This feeling
was reflected in the anxiety manifest
i'll all circles of the city.
Expect Outbreak Any Time.
In fact a renewal of rioting is eX-
pected momentarily. The negroes es-
pecially fear once the mob is started
again no power of the state can pre-
vent serious disorders. Only the 7th
regiment of infantry and eight troops
of state cavalry are on active duty
today The I'd. 5th and Sd resimental
organization broke camp this morn
ing reducing the military force TO l.,
600 men The force may be reduced
still further tomorrow.
Conditions Practically Normal.
The immediate return to norma
conditions can be accomplished by the
withdrawal of troops from the streets
This morning was almost devoid OF
alarms. Some firing was heard il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
CATHOLICS ARE CELEBRATING
Two Notable Events Occasion for
Meeting of Dignitaries at Rochester.

Meetlng OF Dl9nItarles at Rochester.
Rochester. n. Y, Aug. 29.-Distin-
guished prelates of the Roman Cath
Ollie church of this and other coun-
tries are gathered at st. Bernard S
seminary for the dedication of the
new hall of theology and the celebra-
tion of the 4Oth anniversary of the
episcopate of Bishop Bernard j. Nc
Quarid and the Goth anniversary OF
his ordination TO the priesthood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
pope Eeelina Better,

Rome, Aug. 20.-The pope this morn
ing was feeling quite well and granted
an audience to several persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
He STRUCK LUNCER
Davenport Reformer Stops a
Blow From Alderman NAL
10y and Takes Count.
ADVANTAGE is FOLLOWED UP
Fracas Follows Publication of Attack
on Council Member in AdVer-
sary's Bulletin"

Davenport was all agog today over
physical encounter between eX-Ald-
erman w. w. Lunger and Alderman NJ.
j. MaIloy which took place at local
tailor shop this morning and in which
Lunger came out with second honors.
Mr. Lmger. as is generally known,
is something OF an agitator. TO put 1t
mildly He has frequently appeared in
the role of complainant against various
persons and institutions which have
been tolerated in the city, meeting
with popular appreciation, though per-
haps not the exact requirements of the
law In carrying on his crusades Mr..
Lunger of late has been issuing n
pamphlet that he calls bulletin III
this he often attacks Office holders and
others. Bulletin No. 4 appeared yes
terday and it contained a reference 10
the career of Alderman Malloy, accus-
ing him of putting his son on the city
pay roll and of collecting IL days pay
in Is days.
Meet in store.
Lunger and Malloy met this morning
in a store in the business part of the
! city, and after wordy passage, il
which the latter protested bringins
members of his family into the lin,
light and ended by handing Lunger on
on the point of the jaw. The recipien
of the favor went down and every tim
he essayed to rise he got another slee
producer till Malloy was tired.
/ Lunger later swore out a warran
for the arrest of his assailant chargin
him with intent to commit great bodil
injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
WILL MOI GIVE OUT TERMS
Holland Will Communicate Note to
Castro Before MAKING IL Public.

Castro Before Making 1t Public.
The Hague, Aug 20.-The govern
ment has no intention of giving out
the terms of its reply to Castro until
tive of Venezuela is actually deliv-
cred. This will be done through the
intermediatory of the German minis
ter at Caracas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
Bryan VIII Take Up Plans.

Chicago. Aug 20.-All the plans to
conduct the democratic campaign will
be submitted TO Bryan at his confer
ence here Saturday with the national
committee for final approval. 1t is
understood the meetings of the can
didate and committee will be held at
intervals throughout the campaign to
discuss progress and lay plans to
meet arising conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20

Minneapolis, Aug 20.-The democrat
ic state convention met here yesterday
multi, which was caused by the men,
tiOn of his name and which continued
for GA minutes until the delegates were
hoarse and exhausted, Governor John
son was placed in nomination for a
third term
This action of the convention was
contrary to his wish. since he had re-
peatedly declared that if nominated
the campaign would be carried on with
out general His secretary, Frank A.
Day, said he had no knowledge of the
governors intention and refused TO
make prediction as TO what his course
might be.
Big Demonstration Starts.
In the roll call of counties Aitllin
yielded TO Ramsey and Mayor Lawlor
of st. Paul began his eulogistic speech.
At the first mention of Governor John
sons name the delegates forgot his re-
peatedly expressed objection to being
considered and went into a frenzy of
enthusiasm. The aisles and the stage
were quickly filed with delegates, yell
ing like Indians and executing war
dances upon the press tables, repeat
ing the name johnson, Johnson" Ten
minutes, 90 minutes, 80 minutes pass
ed and there was no lull in the tumult-
tYn A nj, ~, Of
Governor Johnson was seized from its
place on the platform and borne aloft
by a delegate.
Cheer Till Exhausted.
Meanwhile the band had struck up
"Marching Through Georgia" and
quickly following in line with county
! banners a procession was formed
which many times encircled the hall.
Banners were put into the hands of
women among the spectators on the
platform, who joined the yelling throng.
Physical exhaustion ended the demon
stration after Ga minutes
| When asked last night if he would
accept the nomination conferred on
him by the democratic state conven-
ton, Governor Johnson said: Il have
not been officially notified of my NOM
ination, so have nothing to say
| Committee is Named.
| Owing TO the unsettled condition of
the minds of the delegates at the open
ing of the convention regarding the
entire ticket. it was decided that
committee to be composed of one MEM
Der from each judicial district make
recommendations for the filling of all
places on the ticket except that of gov
ernor. The above ticket was then rec
commended by this committee and
adopted by the convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
FLEET At ANCHOR
American Battleships Reach
Sydney and Are Inform
ally Greeted.
FORMALITlEs TOMORROW
Lord Northcote, Governor General, Wis
tied by AdmiraIs and Captains
and Returns Call.

Sydney. Aug. 20-The first day Of
the sojourn of the American battle
ships has passed and there have
been comparatively few functions. to-
morrow being set aside for public
reception and the official landing The
spirit of cordiality and whole-hearted
welcome which fills the people of the
city found opportunity for expression
in several ways.
Call Upon Lord Northcote.
This afternoon the admiraTs fleet
and captains of the various battle
ships came ashore and called officially
upon Lord Northcote, governor gen
eral of Australia. and Sir Harry Raw
son, governor of New South Wales.
The American officers were saluted
upon landing.
Later the governor returned the of
fetal call and was in turn saluted by
the American flag. This evening
Lord Northcote gave dinner in honor
of the American officers The entire
population has given order to holiday
making.
Half Million Welcome Fleet.
Sydney. n. S. W., Aug. 20.-The
American battleship fleet arrived
about 6 this morning and was vel
coined by probably half a million peo
pie assembled on the docks. buildings
and headlands surrounding the har
bor. while hundreds of crafts of al
kinds dotted the waters in the harbor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
'aft speak were carried out TOT
Call to See Roosevelt.
Sees Auto Racers.

The president today received mem
bers of the team which piloted the
American automobile to victory in the
New York to Paris race. The presi-
dent also took look at the machine
which won the race and the flag which
was carried around the world Walter
Wellman, who planned to reach the
north pole by airship, spent a few
hours with the president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20

ST. Paul, Aug. Ex-Governor john
son today announced he would accept
the nomination rendered him by the
democratic convention yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
Conditions Practically Normal.

The immediate return to normal
conditions can be accomplished by the
withdrawal of troops from the streets.
This morning was almost devoid Of
alarms. Some firing was heard i'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-20
IT'S so, SAYS TAFT
Roosevelt Policies the Real Is
sue and Implies He is the
President Heir.
COMMENTS ON UTICA AFFAIR
Governor Hughes Fate Expected to Be
Decided at Conference Being
Held at oyster Bay.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 20.-This
comment on Sherman's acceptance
speech and the expression Of gratifica-
ton on Roots tribute to the vice pres
idential candidate was made today by
Taft: Il read with great deal of in
terest and pleasure Sherman's forci
ble statement on the issues of the
rafnpafgn antl7shis- demonstration that
the overshadowing issue in the COM
ing election is whether Roosevelts
administration shall be endorsed or
not
Arrangements for the entertainment
of several trainloads of Virginia re-
publicans who are coming to hear
Taft speak were carried out today.
Call TO See Roosevelt.
Oyster Bay, Aug. 20.-Jamcs S.
Sherman, vice presidential candidate;
Chairman Hitchcock, Assistant Secre-
tary of State Bacon and several other
we'll known men will be the presidents
guests at luncheon today. According
to political gossip there will be con
ference ON the question of Governor
Hughes availability as a candidate to
succeed himself.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
Southbury.
TOWN REPORT WANTED.

People in Southbury, South Britain and Southford are wondering why 1t IS that we cannot have town report printed, as is done ln other towns. The town of Southbury has very smart, bright, intelligent men, and this IS a matter which they should take up. The last town report was in 1901 there is no reason why we should not have a town report this year. It certainly would be very interesting and gratlfy- ing to the tax payers to have printed report in which the expenses were classified, showing how much was ex- pended for roads, how much for bridges, for the poor, etc., even if the name and amount on each separate bill were not given. In fact such a classltled "Recapitulation" was given in the report for 1878, just 30 years ago, when very careful compiled report was made out by Samuel w. Post and George W. Mitchell, who were auditors that year. A very fine report was also made Tn 1871 when Reuben Pierce and Andrew Perry were the auditors. In this re- port not only was there a footing for each individual account but total footing page by page and in this re- spect it was in advance of many re- cent reports. Most town reports as printed the last four years include also reports of the acting school visitor and the health officer, complete list ot town officers for the year covered by the report is given in some town re- ports. There is no reason why South bury should be so backward in this matter as if you do not pay your taxes there will be legal steps taken to col feet them; therefore, you as tax pay CTS should at least know where the money that is paid into town treasurer is expended. And the only way to find out is to insist upon town report. For the printing of a town report for the town of Southbury will cost S25. and for this small sum of money there IS no reason why we should not have re- ports each year. Yours truly, Il Tax Payer. -