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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
DIRECTING NAVAL WARFARE THROUGH
WIRELESS TEL LEGRAPH BRITISH FEAT

London, July 17.-Naval warfare, di.
rected entirely by wireless from the
offices of the admiralty board in Lon
don. 400 miles from the scene of oper-
ations, was yesterday inaugurated on
the North sea. The occasion was the
opening of the annual war maneuvers
of the monster British fleet of 3I5
warships. the greatest armada the
world has ever seen.
The use of the wireless which will
be made during the defense of the
seacoast of England against the at
tacking fleet marks the supreme
achievement in naval and electric
science. From its Offices in London
the admiralty board will control the
movements of the defending fleet, us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Another Loses Perfect Score.

Albany, N. Y, July III. w.
Moore's car No. 8. belonging to the
second Buffalo team, broke steer
ing knuckle at Kingston and failed
to appear at the checking out station
last night. T&e car will be penalizcd.
which leaves only five teams with
clean scores for the Glidden trophy
including Buffalo No. G, Columbus,
No. is undergoing repairs and is ex
pected here later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Bryan and Kern Issue State
ment on Subject From Ne
braskan's Home City.
SOME MONEY NOW IN
Recite That First Cash Was
Given BY Farmer and Form
er Republican.

Lincoln, July 17.-The first appeal
for campaign contributions by the dem
ocratic candidates for the presidency
and vice presidency was made today
in formal message directed to the
farmers of the country Bryan and
Kern urge them to contribute accord
ing TO their means and in other ways
assist in restoring the democracy to
power.
Iowa Farmer First.
In the appeal is the following: ITO
the Farmers of the United States: The
first contribution made to the demo-
cratic campaign fund this year, so far
as We know, was made by an Iowa
farmer. Just before the Denver con
vention met, this man, who modestly
prefers not to have his name mention
ed, journeyed more than 100 miles to
Lincoln with his contribution of $100,
which he left with Bryan, to be given
the committee when organized for the
Campaign.
First "a Republican.
This farmer was born III Sweden.
Some time after he was naturalized he
became a member of the republican
party, but he was a student of public
questions, and in the course of time
became a democrat To manifest his
deep interest in the success of the par
ty and in the triumph of democratic
hn of
fering to the campaign fund
Not For FaVOritism.
1T is very appropriate this first con-
tribntion should come@frem that great
body of our population known as agri-
culturalists. The farmer has nothing
to gain by privilege and favoritism.
His hope is in the application of the
doctrine of equal rights to all and spe-
cial privileges to none"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

ing code unintelligible to the enemy
Communication yesterday was rapid
and accurate, and proved the marvel
GUS degree of efficiency to which the
government has brought its wireless
system
Messages are sent daily from the
admiralty not only to ships of the
North sea armada but to the Mediter-
ranean feet at Gibraltar and all coast
points.
The general scheme of the theoreti-
cal war declared yesterday is that the
channel feet, under command of Ad
miral Lord Charles Beresford. shall
attack Great Britain. which is defend
ed by the home fleet and portion oil
the Atlantic fleet under Vice Admiral
Sir Francis Bridgeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
PEACE IS The aim
Extension of Trade Rather Than
Building Up of Fighting
Strength i'm Japan.
NEW PREMIERSHIP ERVlEWeD
Fasors Reducing Outlay for Arma-
ment to Lowest Possible Figure
Consistent with Maintenance.

Toxic, July 17.-Marquis Katsura,
the new premier. today granted an eX-
elusive interview to the Associated
Press outlining the policies to be car
ried out during the governments ad-
miniStratiOn. The entire tenor of the
Interview showed determination to
improve political and commercial rela-
tons between Japan and all foreign
countries, to remodel the finances of
the country, and 10 build up the in
dustries of Japan.
Reduce Outlay for Armament,
The Associated Press understands
Katsura has agreed to reduce expendi-
ture for armaments Ito the lowest
possible. without destroying the pres
ent establishment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

was an easy winner in the fifth heat
of the 100-meter swim.
The sixth heat of the 100-meter swim
was Won by Harry J. Hebner of the
Illinois A. c.; the ninth heat by l.. G.
Rich of the Brooklyn Swimming club.
The second heat of the 3,2G0 meter
steeplechase was won by J. L. Eisele
of the New York Athletic club.
Walk Goes To British.
The final 10-mile walk was won by
G. E. Larner of the United Kingdom.
Time. l hour Is minutes 81 Is sec
onds, which is nearly two minutes IN
side the previous amateur for the dis
tance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
DEMOCRATS APPEAL TO FARMERS
OF COUNTRY TO FURNISH FUNDS
WITH WHICH TO run CAMPAIGN

railroads of the country is the conclu-
sion drawn from a review of the sta
tistics by the interstate commerce
commission in its accident bulletin.
The number of collisions and derail
ments in the quarter was 2,G32, OF
which 1.190 were collisions and .i42
derailments.
The number of passengers and EN-
ployes killed by all causes is smaller
than in any quarter since that ending
June. 1904, and the killed in train ac
cidents-125-is smaller than in any
quarter since July, 1901. Forty-fou
employees were killed in coupling ac
cidents, which is smaller than any
quarter since June, 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
RAIL MORTALITY Is LOWER
Commerce Board Lays Decrease in
Casualties to Less Business.

Washington, July 17.-That the
great reduction in the number of cas-
ualties to passengers and employees
for the three months ending March
81, 1908, when there were only 728
killed and 14.713 injured, primarily
was due to the decrease in the volume
of business on practically all of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
POWDER EXPLODES;
NINE ARE KILLED
Disaster at Property of Northwestern
Improvement Company Near
Cleelum, Wash.

Cleelum, Wash, July 17-An eXpl-~
sion in the powder magazine of the
Northwestern Improvement company
near here at O'Clock yesterday after
noon killed nine persons and seriously
injured a number of others. George
Mead, manager of the Northwestern
Improvement company store, is one of
the killed. How the accident happen
ed IS not known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
MANY PiIarims Sail

New York. July IL Pilgrims to
Rome, 200 Catholics, clergy, and lay
men, from all parts of the country,
sailed yesterday in the steamer Car
pathia for Naples. Twenty-one priests
were in the pilgrimage. M9nsignor
Mclean of st. Peters, New York, is
the spiritual director of the party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Laborers Killed at Oneida.

Galesburg. H.. July 1.-Two rail
road laborers, Thomas Gree and Mike
Galaxy, were instantly killed at $50
yesterday between Oneida and Wata-
ga by fast mail No. 1G on the Burling-
ton. They were killed while trying
to get Out of the way of an approach
ing freight It is supposed they were
on their way to their homes in Chi
cagO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

Columbus, Ohio, July IA nation
al ticket was nominated yesterday by
the prohibitionists' national conven-
ton, both men being chosen unani-
mously. The full endorsement of the
convention was not, however, given to
Chain until after three ballots had
been taken. On the first two Chain
dld not show great amount of
strength, receiving but 1876 out of ,083
votes on the first, and 376 votes on the
second
Assured on Third Round.
His nomination was practically as
sured, however, when the roll call be-
gan for the third ballot His own state,
which had voted largely for Daniel r.
Sheen of Peoria, and the New York
delegation followed by Indiana and
| Wisconsin, came over to Chain, and
On the third ballot he received 636
votes. The strongest competitor of
Chafin was Rev. William B. Palmore
of st. Louis, who received 274 votes
on the first ballot. 41S ON the second,
and comparatively small vote after
1T was evident the nomination of Cha
fin could not be prevented.
Then the Fuss Came.
| The convention up to this time had
run smoothly and without the slight
est friction. 1t was decided to make
Palmore vice presidential nominee and
he was named by acclamation. He de-
clined to accept, however, and persist
i al i'm of
urgings of his friends. The conyen-
tion finding itself confronted with the
necessity of naming another vice pres
idential candidate, and many delays
and the delegates being anxious to
catch early night trains for their
homes, became involved in a parlia-
lmentary tangle. The rules were sew
eral times suspended and the suspen-
sions Immediately revoked.
Finally Pick watkins.
Finally it was decided that Profess
sor Aaron S. Watkins of Ada, Ohio,
should be named by acclamation
There was no opposition to him at the
moment and Chairman Scanlon was
on the verge of declaring Watkins
the nominee, when delegates in vari-
Gus part of the hall broke in with a
flood of motions counter motions.
amendments and suspensions An ex-
tended debate followed, which finally
resulted in the restoration of the rules
and ballot for the vice presidency.
Three men were named, Watkins,
Demaree of Kentucky and Holler of
Indiana. The ballot resulted in the
nomination of Watkins by an over
. whelming majority. and afterwards he
, was made the unanimous choice.
Already Candidates.
Both the presidential and vice pres
idential nominees are candidates for
: governor in their respective states on
prohibition tickets. Eugene W. Chain,
who leads the prohibition party. is an
attorney in Chicago. He is a native of
: Waukesha county. Wisconsin. and for
some years practiced law there He
: was one time considered for the gov
emorship of Wisconsin on the prohibi-
tion ticket, and this year was placed
in the running for the same position
in Illinois by the prohibitionists OF
that state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Dubuque Liquor Men to Be Good.

Dubuque, Iowa. July 1.-THE ex-
|ecutive council of the saloonkeepers'
union has decided. in view of the in
junction suits for the enforcement of
the mulct law lust started, to abide
by the law. The only question now
involved is the date when the new
order will lbegan. 1t marks a new
era in Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
ELKS PARADE AT DALLAS
March in Review Before Throng of
CHEERING Onlookers

Dallas, Texas, July 17-Garbed in
customes both unique and typical of
the different sections of country they
represented. the various delegations
attending the reunion of Elks marched
in review yesterday before throng
of cheering onlookers. Last night the
Streets were crowded with merry max
ers and traffic on several of the more
important thoroughfares was sus-
pended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
BRYAN wReNGtY.--eu0TED
Nebraskan Nails Canard Regarding
Discussion of Brownsville Case.

NebraSkan Nails Canard Regarding
Discussion of Brownsville Case.
Fairview. Lincoln,- Neb., July IL
Bryan does not intend TO be drawn
into the Brownsville case. In all his
conversa. ions with visiting delega-
tions and others he has carefully re-
Trained from talking on that subject
and Yesterday put the brand of un-
tuthfulness upon the alleged state
ment made by Bishop Walters of the
Afro-MethoGist Episcopal church. to
the effect he had assured a negro del
eSation he regarded ROosevelt's action
in the matter as unjust. At the same
time he also denied another alleged
interview of the bishop that he had
discussed the appointment of negroes
to office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Two Killed in Hotel Ruins.

Springfield, H.. July 17.-Stephen
Gillock and H. c. Wilson. working
men, were killed yesterday afternoon
while engaged in the demolition of the
ruins of the Leland hotel, destroyed
recently by fire. A part of the fourth
floor gave way, casting the men 40
feet to the basement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Runners at Batavia.

Rochester, N. Y, July 1.-THE Y.
Nj. c. A. Rochester relay runners
reached Batavia at 11:15 this morning.
hours and 40 minutes ahead of sched
ule time, and gave the message to
Mayor Johnson there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Put Up tuberculosis Bar.

Salt Lake. July IA decree yes
terday promulgated by the regents OF
the University of Utah declares nc
teacher. student or employe infected
with tuberculosis will be hereafter ad
mitted to classrooms or buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
EUGENE ". CHAFIN OF CHICAGO HEADS
PROHIBITION TICKET AS A RESULT OF
The CONVENTION HELD At COLUMBUS


connection, but analysis and discrim-
mating thought are often found lacking
in the democratic methods of sustain
ing the liquor traffic. They do not
stop to question Whether the liquor
mems arguments and figures are sound
and true, but they swallow them whole
and act accordingly
The Republican Attitude.
AS TO the republican partys attitude
toward prohibition, the Year Book is
quoted as follows:
THE republican leaders have en-
desvored to postpone and finally to
defeat prohibition oftener than they
have consented to it. The party can
not by any means be said to have been
a militant force in behalf of the pro
hibition of the liquor traffic and the
protection of the homes of the people
from the drink curse
The leagues quotation of the Year
Books attack on President Roosevelt
is as follows:
He (Mr. Roosevel) reads the press
and often flames out in answer to
newspapers or persons who do not
please him. But he does not know that
the liquor traffic exists. He once did
know. What has caused him to quit? +?
His best friends are at a loss for al
answer. Surely his memory is in good
working order. What has caused this
change? What he said in 1895 has
been quoted on another page. What
he does not say in 1907-0S is the won
| der of the century"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
FREIGHT ADVANCE
PROBABLE OUTCOME
Conference of Railroad Men at New
York Expected to Result In
This Course.

Louisville, July 7.-An advance In
all classes of freight rates into the
territory of the Southeastern Freight
association and of commodity rates
into the territory of the Southeastern
Mississippi Valley association will
probably be the outcome of the con-
ference of executive officers of south
ern roads now being held in Louisville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
American Athlete Hurt.

Wiesbaden. July l7.--Kampf of Kan
sas City, the hopes of the American
gymnasts i'll the approaching tourna-
ment at Frankfort, fell from the hori-
Zontal bar during an exhibition here,
and injured one of his hands so badly
that it is feared that he will not be
able to contest at Frankfort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN SOUTH
Destruction of Property Reported, but
No Loss of Life

Tacna, Chile, July IA terrific
occurred yesterday in the
province of Tacna and africa, in Chile,
and in the southern part of Peru and
Bolivia. Considerable destruction of
but no loss of life is re-
ported. The cable between africa and
Lima has been broken and the tele-
graph lines to Bolivia damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
CAPTURE ONE, LOSE ANOTHER
Honduran insurgents Meet With Re-
verse Following Victory.

Tegucigalpa, July 17.-Honduran in
surgents Wednesday night captured
the town of Porvepir on the north
coast and yesterday attacked Ceiba,
but were there repulsed and are fall
ing back to Salvador.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
KERN NOTIFICATION SET
Time Will Be Early in September and
Place Indianapolis.

Indianapolis. Ind. July lit is al
nounced here that the Kern notifica-
September, and will be attended by
Mr.. Bryan. who VII on that occasion
make the only speech he will make in
this state during the campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
Navaios Are Good Indian..

Santa Fe. N. NJ. July 17.AAn ofi-
cial denial came today from Fort Win
gate of the reported uprising of the
Navajos =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

had proceeded to Lahina on the island
of Maui for coal, were in sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17

AS soon as the Connecticut had
come to anchor il was boarded by the
reception committee. who formally in
vited Rear Admiral Sperry and his
officers and men TO partake of Ha
waiian hospitality. Later in the after
noon Rear Admiral Sperry made an
official visit 20 Governor Frear, who
returned the visit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
----------.
Aaron S. Watkins of Ada, Ohio,
Selected as His Run.
ming Mate.
THREE BALLOTS TAKEN
Some Trouble Met With in Sc
Iections---Both Already
Candidates.

PROHIBITION TICKET.
For President-Eugene w. Chain of
Chicago.
For Vice President-Aaron S. Wat
kins of Ada, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-17
More Cases of Scarlet Fever,

Honolulu. July 17.-Several more
cases of scarlet fever which developed
on the battleship Nebraska have been
transferred to the hospital ship Re
lief. The Nebraska will go TO Lahina
TO be isolated and coaled.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-04-03

erased. II the voter wishes to vote for
some of the candidates of different pol
itical parties he should make cross
mark under the name of each candi-
date he desires to vote for, or at any
place within the space in which the
name is printed. If he wishes to vote
for person for certain Office whose
name is not on the ballot he must write
the name in the blank space under the
printed name of the candidate for the
office. The ballot should rot be mark
ed in any other manner. If the ballot
be spoiled it must be returned to the
ballot clerk, who must issue another
in it's stead, but not more than three
in all to any one voter. Five minutes
time is allowed In booth to mark ballot
Unofficial ballot or memorandum to
assist the voter in marking his ballot
can be taken into booth, and may be
used to copy from. The ballot must
not be shown SO that any person can
see how it has been marked by the
voter, After it Is marked it should be
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-04-03
ELECTION NOTICE

ballot clerk which must have Endorsed
thereon the names or initials of both
ballot clerks and no other bollOt can be
used. Upon receiving his ballot, the
voter must retire alone to a booth or
compartment and prepare the same for
voting. A ballot clerk may inform the
voter as to the proper manner of mark
ing II ballot but he must not advise or
indicate in any manner whom to vote
for. The voter if he wishes to vote for
all the candidates nominated by any
party should make a cross mark (X)
under the party designation printed at
the top of the ballot in the circle made
for that purpose. A ballot SD marked
and having no other mark, will be
counted for all the candidates of that
party in the column underneath, un-
less the names of some of the candi-
dates Of the party have been erased or
or cross mark be placed in the square
under the name or names OF candidate
In another column and will be counted,
for all names written in lieu of one
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-04-03

folded so that the inside cannot be seen
but SO that the printed Enforcement
and signature of the boIlot clerk on the
outside may be seen. Then the voter
should pass out of the booth or COM
partment, give his name to the inspec-
tor in charge of the ballot box, hand
him his ballot to be placed in the box,
and pass out of the voting place. A
voter who declares to the presiding
officer that he is unable to read or that
by reason of physical disability he is
unablelto mark his ballot, can have
assistance of one Or two elect-offcers
in marking the same, to be chosen by
the voter; and if he declares that he
is totally blind he may be assisted by
any person chosen by him from among
the legal voters of the county. The
presiding officer may administer an
oath at his discretion, as to such per-
sons disability. The party designa-
tions and candidates for the different
offices are as follows:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-04-03
SUMMONS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN: CIRCUIT
COURT FOR Villas COUNT;

STATE OF WISCONSIN:-IN CIRCUIT
COURT FOR Villas COUNT:
chippewa Lumber and Boom Company.
Ga corporatlon) PlalntiH,
Charles d. Gilmore, Mary Gilmore his
wife James Gaynr, Ezekiel West, w. F.
Dugan, James Doughty, Charles f: Peck,
Edwin o. Galloway, Amanda $. Hosmer,
Charles Mathew, Counsel. Benjamin Cas-
sells, Absalom Wells. Fl. w. Wright Lum-
her Company, corporation. Aaron 0. Bor
neman, Gilbert E. jackson, Cornell Unlver-
sity, a corporation, Richard Eye james
Murray, Emily SlausOn, widow, Frank u.
Slauson, George w. Slauson. Jr., Elizabeth
S. Slauson, heirs at law of George w. Slaus-
on deceased, George w. Slauson, Asenath
w Smith, Pascal Smith, Merritt Sanster,
Mary G. Mcdonald widow, Charles NC Don
aid, Donald Mcdonald, heirs at law OF u. j:
Mcdonald, deceased Patrick Kane, United
States Lumber Company, corporation
Home Investment Company, q corporation,
Merrill Abstract and Land Company, a cor
poration, j. N. Cotter W. L. Beers, VII
liam III. Conger, Jane A. Smith, Isaac Schaf-
fer, Frederick s. Johnson, Theo, johnson,
A. B. jackson, Mary A. Jackson, widow,
Andrew Jackson K: T. jackson, w. o.
Jackson, Mary E. Ladd, heirs at law of An
drew B. Jackson, deceased, William o. Jack
son, j. d. Gillet, Levy Tellotson, A: Arion
P. Bliss, George w. Lentz Robert M. Fors-
man, George B. Farley and Maude A. Earl
ey, heirs at law of Henry w. Farley, de-
ceased, Martha Clark widow, Frederick
K. Clark, Eli C. Clark, Jr., heirs at law of
Eli G. Clark, deceased, Samuel Gross, r.
Gilbert Jackson, A. B. Andrews G.. Ct. Will
COX, Kate Pier, M. Steiger, III. Fl. Pier, Day
id E. Miles, Alice Miles, his wife, Fred J.
Wildner, T. w. Jones, Mary V. Jones, F. w.
Jones, Oliver P. Pillsbury, Jere d. Witter,
James E. Ingraham, Henry Sampson, J: ID,
Witter, J. e. Ingraham, D. F. Crilley,
Nathaniel Wilson, Aaron P. Bliss, Edwin
Hyde, John P. Nelson, Lucy Chase, widow,
William Chase, James r. Chase, Lucy
Whitwell, Mary Chase, Nellie Chase, Fran
els B. Chase, heirs at law of James Chase,
deceased, Henry Sherry, Thomas III. Alex
ander, Louisa Pilot Thomas w. Spence,
Sanborn Land Company, a corporation,
Charles Bergeron, David j. Bergeron,
Frank Bergeron, Claude Bergeron, Peter
p. Bergeron, Noel Bergeron, heirs at law of
Charles Bergeron, deceased, Mary Abbie
Heather, Celia Heather, Altha Heather,