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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
DELEGATES SPLIT
Florida Republican Convention
Has Merry Contest Over Pres
identiaI Endorsement.
DIVIDE IN TWO FACTIONS
One Led by Negro Favors Taft
While Other Scores President for
Part He Is Taking.

st. Augustine, Fla, Feb. There
was considerable disorder at the re-
publican state convention yesterday
afternoon with the Foraker and Taft
forces opposing each other. When the
disorder subSided faction led by Jo-
seph E. Lee, a negro, met and passed
resolutions endorsing Taft.
Delegates to the national conven-
ton favorable to Taft were chosen.
Others Elect Also.
The anti-Taft faction also elected
delegates and adopted resolutions con-
demning the attempts to influence and
control "by use of federal patronage
through governmental Office holders
the selection of delegates to the ma
tional convention in the interest of any
presidential candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
GENERAL BELL TAKES PRESIDENT
ON hike AND AvENGES ARMY ORDER

Washington, Feb. 1.-The regular
army is revenged. Last fall its Off
GERS had to take Is mile ride in the
Roosevelt horsemanship test.
General J. Franklin Bell, chief of the
general staff, yesterday beguiled the
president TO William Muldoon's Is
mile test on foot
Both the president and General Bell
were guests, after their hike. at din
ner given by Postmaster General
Meyer. General Bell was as fit as
could be. The president still was fit
for dinner But he admitted he had
lost all his appetite for Muldoon tests.
Curiosity Satisfied.
The president exhibited great curios-
ity as to the Muldoon system of fitting
fat statesmen for the Washington din
rer season, since Secretary Root and
General Bell have successively taken
the course at White Plains, and when
the crack horsemen of the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07

States cavalry returned to confirm Mr..
Roots story, President Roosevelt sug-
gested, skeptically, that he would like
to try this stiff athletic proposition of
Muldoon's.
Accordingly, General Bell command
ed the expedition, which set out across
the country yesterday. The horseman-
ship test set for army officers is five
miles at a walk, five miles at a trot,
and five miles at a gallop. The Null
doom test, entirely on foot, is eight
miles at walk and seven en- a trot
Not Easy for President.
The going was heavy yesterday, for
the weather was bad. General Bell
went over the course easily. President
Roosevelt went over the course. but
not easily.
The question as to what President
Roosevelt is to do after March 4 1909
has been partly answered as a result
of this trial under the direction of Gen
eral Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
ARE
READY TO LEAVE
Signal to Leave Punta Arenas Will be
Given at II O'clock Tonight
by Flagship.

Punta Arenas, Feb. 7.-Preparations
aboard the battleship and torpedo boat
destroyers of the American Atlantic
fleet for their voyage through the
western section of the Strait of Ma
gellan into the Pacific have been COM
pleted, and all vessels are in readiness
to raise anchors when the signal to
proceed is given from the flagship
Connecticut at II tonight.
When day breaks Saturday they will
have rounded Cape Forward, TIE ex
treme southern point of the South
American main land, and turned their
prows nOrthwestward for a run of 15C
miles to the Pacific end of the strait.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
MAC LEAN AT LAST
REACHES TANGIER
Bandit Sends Sultan of Morocco's Ad.
wiser to Capital for Eng
ish Gold.

Tangier, Feb. 7.-Caid Sir Harry
MacLean, commander of the sultan's
most influential man in Morocco, has
arrived here under an escort from the
bandit Raisuli, who has held him under
bondage for the last seven months.
He was brought here in accordance
with the agreement which the British
government finally succeeded in max
ing with Raisula for his release, in re-
turn for which Great Britain will pay
100000 to Raisuli and guarantee pro-
lection and immunity from arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
HELD INDICTMENT
Represe ntative Clayton De-
clares Presidents Message
Accuses Republicans.
INCOMPETENT, UNPATRiOTIC
Declares Majority is Divided into Re-
dictionaries and White House
Cuckoos,

Washington. Feb. Representative
Clayton of Alabama in the house yes
terday spoke on the presidents recent
special message and held up the re-
publicans as being divided INTO two
faction-'the reactionaries and the
White house cuckoos." The message.
he charged, was an indictment against
the republican party.
1T is complaint from beginning to
end of your failure and of your dere-
liction, of your incompetency, of your
lack of patriotism and manhood to
rise and meet the Legislative demands
of the country" he continued.
Furnishes the Proof.
When the democratic applause
which this utterance evoked had sub
sided. Mr. Clayton threw another fire
brand when he charged that the pres
ident not only indicts you, but he fur
nishes the proof TO convict you"
He poked fun at Mr.. Payne by re-
| ferring to him as "the distinguished
| leader of excessive adiposity," and
said that when the message was read
| he (Mr. Pavne) looked as If he had
swallowed the funeral procession and
hearse and the plumes, which were
hanging out of his mouth
Praise. BouteII for Courage.
The democrats had not, Mr.. Clayton
said, heard any protests against the
use of the big stick which was being
welded over the heads of the republi-
cans. except the feeble utterance" of
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois. who had the
courage to stand UP and champion the
cause of Uncle Joe" Cannon. Ap-
plause greeted that remark, but Mr..
Clayton declared that the applause was
only perfunctory.
so" he said, addressing the repub-
licans. you White house cuckoos and
. you reactionaries-the two hostile
camps into which you are divided
} there is not one of you. except Mr.
Boutell, with nerve enough to declare
for anybody"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Feb. Following are
in brief, the proceedings of the two
houses of congress yesterday as taken
from the official records:
SENATE financial speech by SEN
ator Culberson of Texas and the pas
sage of a bill providing for a govern
ment exhibit at the Alaska Yukon-Pa-
cific exposition were the chief features
of interest in the proceedings of the
senate. Mr.. Culberson gave the results
of his analysis of the recent report of
the secretary of the treasury on the
Panama canal bond issue, in order to
substantiate his contention that nation
al banks of New York were unduly ia
vored in the disposition of public funds.
and that the secretary had violated the
law by issuing these bonds. At 4:2S
y. m. the senate adjourned until next
Monday.
HOUSE-Consideratio of the Indian
appropriation bill was resumed in the
house. A bitter fight was waged on
the proposition to abolish non-reserva-
tion schools. Mr.. Clayton of Alabama
spoke on the presidents message and
held up the republicans assbeing divid-
ed into two factions-'the reactionaries
and the White house cuckoos." The
| message, he charged. was an indict-
lment against the republican party fol
its dereliction and incompetency. The
house adjourned at SOC p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Illinois Treated to a New
Departure in Restrain
ing Wits.
BEARS ON COOKE CASE
Object to Forbid Habeas Cor
pus in Action Higher Body
Has Already Ruled On.

Springfield, H., Feb THE Illinois
supreme court today decided to con-
slider a new extension of the writ of
injunction. Upon motion of States
Attorney Hsaly of Chicago the court
consented to preliminary steps in ap-
rlication for an Injunction TO restrain
Judge McEwen of Chicago from hear
ing arguments for the discharge of a
prisoner in habeas corpus proceedings.
Bears on Cooke Case.
The case is one indirectly bearing
on that of John A. Cooke. the Chicago
politician, VINO was convicted of en-
bezzlement and is now in the peniten-
iary. The supreme court in certiorari
proceedings directs Judge McEwen to-
day TO stay his habeas corpus hearing
temporarily pending further action by
the supreme court.
Hope to Make Permanent.
1t is the hope of the prosecutors
that the supreme court will issue a
permanent injunction against McEwen,
and in doing so make a broad declara-
ton that no lower court has the power
of habeas corpus regarding a prisoner
whose case nas been reviewed by the
supreme court. This would apparent
ly shut the penitentiary doors finally
for Cooke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
AUDIT SYSTEM THROWN OUT
Government Paid Well for Cost Ascer-
tanning Method.

Washington, rep. 7.-COncurring in
the recommendation of Acting Public
Printer Rossiter, the president yester-
day cancelled the contract OF the gov
ernment with the audit system and
ordered its election from the govern
ment printing Office at the end of six
days. The audit system is the name of
the cost ascertaining method installed
a year ago by Public Printer Stillings.
Under its operation the government
has paid 100000 to calculate the cost
of government printing and binding
Representative Landis of Indiana
chairman of the joint committee inves.
tigating the printing Office, says the
system 'is a gold brick thinly plated
with the genuine stuff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
CoLL|DES With
CORTELYOU'S DEPARTMENT

Washington, Feb. William S.
Rossiter, who on Wednesday was ap-
pointed by President Roosevelt as act
ing public printer in place of Public
Printer Stillings. who is under sus-
pension pending the investigation of
the affairs of his office, went to the
treasury department today to have his
bond approved. The department re-
fused to consider the matter on the
ground the president had exceeded his
authority in appointing Rossiter. and
that under the law, Assistant Public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
CUBAN PL0TTERs CONVICTED
Punished for Attempted Massacre of
Americans on Island.

Havana. Feb THE Audiencia
court rendered a verdict in the case
of the six men indicted last Septem-
ber on the charge of attempting to
subvert- the provisional government
and massacre or drive out the Amer
leans from Cuba. Masso PARA, Jose
Villa and Gabriel Guerra were convict
ed and sentenced to 80 months i'm
prisonment. Lara Miret and two 9th
ers were acquitted. An appeal Will
be taken to the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
SON SHOOTS JAS. HARCIS
AND CLORIES IN THE DEED

guardian of the Cockrill boys, was the
victim. Cox returned one night from
professional case, and was shot dead
as he entered his gate. Afterwards
John Smith, John Abner and others of
the alleged Hargls band of assassins
were accused of the crime, and in a
confession by one of them they assert
ed Judge Hargis hired them to kill
Cox.
Murders Followed Rapidly.
From this time on the story of the
Hargis-Cockrill feud was written in
blood. Next to fall was Jim Cockrill,
the town marshal. Later came the
Marcum murder.
Hargis will be buried in a casket
which he himself purchased a month
age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
RESIGNS VICE PRESIDENCY
c. kemple Retires from Office of Tri-
City Labor Congress.

The resignation of c. Kemple, who
held the office of vice president, was
received at the meeting of the Tri-
city Labor congress held last evening
at its quarters in Industrial hall. Mr..
Kemple changed his membership from
one union to another, and by so doing,
made void his credentials as delegate
from the former union. An election
to fill the vacancy will be held at the
next meeting. Delegates We're Obli-
gated last evening from the BARRIERS
union. No. III of Moline. and the
Blacksmiths' union, No. Cos of Silvis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
S. Printer Bryan succeeds to the va
ShOVes ROssiter Out.

Printer Bryan succeeds to the va
cancy.
ShOVes ROssiter Out.
Under this informal ruling Rossiter
steps aside and his place is taken by
Bryan. who will administer the gov
ernment printing office as acting pub
lie printer for the time being.
still personal Representatives
Rossiter, however, does not relin-
quish the work OF inquiry laid out for
him by the president His position in
the printing office becomes that of the
presidents personal representative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
TO TEST CONCRETE BRIDGE
Builders Interested in Structure Built
by Convicts.

Springfield, H., Feb. Interest of
structural workers and builders
throughout the country is centered in
the tests to be conducted next month
on the concrete steel bridge erected
by cOnvicts near the state penitentiary
at Chester.
The bridge has a clear span of 40
feet with an 1S-foot roadway, and was
built for experimental purposes. Steel
rods were used collectively in the con-
crete, the rods serving to act together
in bearing the strain.
On March l, when the bridge is GO
days old, weight of 125 pounds to
the square foot will be placed on the
bridge, followed 30 days later by a
weight double that Observations will
be made to ascertain the strain and
effects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
MUST GIVE THEIR WORDS
Moline High School Fraternity Rule
in Effect Today.

Today is the last day OF grace given by
the Moline board of education to the
members of fraternities or sOrorities in
the high school. The fraternity members
must sign an agreement by today not
to continue membership in frats, or
they will be deprived of all class hon
ors, the right to participate in athletic
or other interscholastic contests, and
the right of participating in the public
graduation exercises. OF the 80 men,
bers all but about Is have signed the
agreement. Practically all members of
one fraternity have signed, but some
of the members of the other are hold
ing out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Suroeon Placed in CHARGE.

Washington, Feb. THE hospital
ship Relief was placed "in service at
the Mare Island navy yard yesterday,
and Surgeon Charles F. Stokes as
sumed command The vessel is being
prepared for duty with the battleship
fleet, and will leave Mare Island in
time to arrive at Magdafena bay a
week or more ahead of Admiral Evans,
who is scheduled to arrive there March
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Notorious Kentucky Feud
Leader Killed in His
Own Store.
YOUNG MAN WASDRUNK
Dead Man Accused of Three
Murders but State Was Un-
able TO Secure Conviction.

Jackson, Ky, Feb. beach Hargis,
who killed his father, Judge James
Hargis. yesterday, made a statement
today in which he said his father at
tempted to assault him when he wenf
into the store before the shooting. He
expresses no regret over the tragedy.
Shot In own store.
Jackson, Ky, Feb. Former COun-
ty Judge James Hargis, for many years
a member Of the state democratic ex-
eeutive committee, accused of com
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
EASY TO FILL METHODIST CHURCHES
IF AMUSEMENT RULES ARE RESClNDED

Detroit. Mich, Feb. addressing
the Methodist ministers weekly con-
ference here yesterday Rev. J. Ernest
Balmar, pastor of the Arnold Metho-
dist church, advocated the resembling
some of the church's prohibitions
against amusements. Let the Metho-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Steamer a complete Loss.

New Orleans, La, Feb. Further
ADVICE today regarding the steamer
Anselm state all the passengers and
crew are safe, but the cargo is prooa-
bly, almost a tO,al less. The Anselm
was valued at 100000, fully insured.
The cargo represents a loss of $685.
600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
TEN IMPRISONED
IN NORTHERN MINE

Port Hood, n. s., Feb. ten men
are imprisoned and are believed to be
dead as the result OF an explosion in
the Port Hood coal mines today. Sew
en- have been taken out.
Later all the bodies were recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
SUPREME COURT TO ENJOIN
A SUBORDINATE TRIBUNAL

lessness of Richard Scheoburd, work
man, who rammed the explosive too
tightly in the hole which he had drill
ed for the blast. Scheoburd's face
was blown entirely off, and he was
otherwise mangled in a terrible fash
ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Presbyterian Synod Incorporated.

Springfield, H., Feb. THE synod
of Illinois of the Presbyterian church
was licensed to incorporate yesterday
in accordance with decision reached
at the meeting of the synod last year.
The principal Office will be maintained
in Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
FACE Is 8LOWN OFF IN
QUARRY EXPLOSION
Chicago Due to Carelessness
of Workman.

Chicago, Feb. Z. Three men were
fatally injured and several others seri-
ously hurt as result of an explosion
of dynamite in the quarries of Rolesh
& Shepard in Hawthorne today. The
tragedy was occasioned by the care
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07

dist Episcopal church rescind its penal
regulations on amusements which have
become a dead letter and take down
the bars for conscientious persons
who see no wrong in some of the
things prescribed and it will be no
trouble to fill up the churches" said
Balmer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Small Wreck in East.

Olean, n. Y, Feb. IA Ponnsyl-
vania express tram from Baltimore
was wrecked today near FrankHnyille,
21 miles north of here. No one was
killed, but 16 persons were more or
less injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
HITCHCOCK TO BE
TAFT'S MANAGER
Assistant Postmaster General to Re-
tire from Department in
Few Days.

Washington, Feb. Frank H.
Hitchcock, first assistant postmaster
general, in few days will retire from
the postal service to undertake in part
the management of the presidential
campaign of Secretary Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
New Night Rider OUTRAGE.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. IA band of
night riders burned two barns and 90
600 pounds of tobacco at Adams,
Tenn, early today. Two persons were
wounded and negro whipped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
Deposed Premier OF Port.
ugaI Leaves With a
Clear Conscience.
GOES TO SWITZERLAND
Bodies of Late King and Crown
Prince Are Placed on View
With Due Ceremonies.

Madrid, Feb. 7.-EX-Premier Franco
and members of his party, who left
last evening on the south express,
bought tickets only to the frontier
Where they are bound is not known
The former premier displayed great
nervousness at the railroad station.
He was approached for an interview,
and explained under the circumstances
he preferred to say nothing, but au-
converse with a representative of the
Associated Press and say for him he
suffered no remorse for his conduct as
statesman. On the contrary, he was
firmly convinced the policy he had
pursued was the wisest one possible.
Says Liberty is Dangerous.
Portugal was in a state of demoral-
ization,' said the spokesman, 'and ev-
cry excess of liberty today, while hav-
ing the apparent effect of tranquility
will in reality only add to the violent
passions of the people which later will
explode with greater violence.
Franco does not believe the muir
ders of the king and crown prince re-
suited from an elaborate political plot
They We're the acts of madmen insti
gated by passion for the money they
received for their crime.
Not Trying 10 Forget.
Franco is now leaving Portugal
but he does not take this step because
he is trying TO forget his acts and poll
cies, but because he desires to avoid
an occasion for further political dis
cussion which would only inflame the
passions of the people"
In conclusion, the spokesman sai(
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-07
OVER ALL STATE
Local Option Fight on in Every
County in illinois, Says
Prohibitionist.
MANY PETITIONS ARE FILED
Test to Be Made Wherever Township
Organization Prevails-1,200
Towns Involved.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. Headed by
what promise to be hot campaigns in
Springfield, Bloomington and Decatur,
25 central Illinois counties will vote
on the saloon question in the spring.
Yesterday was the last day for filing
petitions asking that the issue be sub
mitted to the voters, and reports re-
ceived from many counties indicate
that the anti-saloon adherents have
been successful in obtaining enough
signatures to allow the question 10 be
balloted on at the polls. 1t is estima-
ted that 1900 towns will take part in
the contest.
ScrOggin Talks.
Ernest A. Scroggin, attorney for the
Anti-Saloon league of Illinois and dis
trict superintendent, whose headquar-
ters are in this city, declares that from
reports received within the last few
days it is certain that 80 per cent of
the townships in the counties in his
jurisdiction will vote on the question.
In a statement Mr. Scroggin reviews
the situation. 1t is evident that the
league officials are enthusiastic over
the outlook.
To-day was the last day for filing
local option petitions" says Mr.. Scrog
gins statement, land from reports it
has been a busy day. l have received
reports from so townships in 20 coun-
ties within my jurisdiction, and am
satisfied that 80 to 95 per cent will
vote on the question of the creation
of anti-saloon territory under the local
option law.
Organized Rapidly.
Since the precinct elections of Nov
| 5, the anti-saloon league has been or
ganizing and preparing for the filing
| of these petitions. In six districts
comprising the state, there has been
an unprecedented demand for the as
| sistance of the league officials. Never
before has there been so much popular
feeling on the question, and | believe
it due to the fact that never before
have people had an opportunity to
settle the question for themselves.
| Test In Every County.
1T may be surprising to some who
have not been in touch with this mat
ter to know that there is not coun-
| ty in the state among the 81 under
| township organization that will not
vote on this question in some part OF
its territory in April. Furthermore
cities like Freeport, Rockford, Elgin
Waukegan, AURORA, Moline, Galesburg
Pontiac, Joliet, Danville, Vandalia, De
catur, Bloomington. Springfield and q
host of lesser cities will try conclu
lsions with the saloon"