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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02

all the worlds history, and our great
republic is now making nearly one
half the iron product of the whole
world. And, yet, geologists tell us
that the wonderful iron ore beds of
the Lake Superior region will be ex-
hausted within 40 years. and the ma
tional supply be almost gone by the
close of this century.
I'VE are consuming coal with great
rapidity and wastefulness. Only about
per cent of its potential energy is
utilized in most of our furnaces. the
other 80 per cent going up in smoke,
etc And in the processes of its min
ing we lose nearly so per cent.
Must Guard Forests.
Next in importance to agriculture
in connection with the soil resources
is forestry. Without forests to shield
the earth from the. suns scorching
rays and their humid mold to soften
the ground there cannot be contin-
uous. steady supply of water for rivers.
''The United States is one of the
best watered countries in the world,
and if properly utilized for reclama-
tion, power and navigation. our waters
would prove source of nearly as
much wealth as our lands.
"The possibilities of our streams for
power purposes are enormous. Un-
less care and wise foresight be exer-
cised this national asset, worth at
least s10OO.0OO.O00 a year. now lying
dormant in Our fiowinp streams will
be seized upon by corporate interests
and the power will be sold to the peo-
pie at monopolistic prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
YEARS GOLD YIELD
SHOWN TO BE LESS
try. with Colorado Leading in
Both Precious Metals.

Washington, Oct 2-The production
of gold and silver by the mines OF the
United States for the calendar year
1907, as determined by the bureau
of the mint and the geological sur
vey. acting in conjunction. aggregated
4.3T4 .S27 ounces of fine gold of the
value of $90,435, roo. and 5G,514.70G
fine ounces of silver of the CONNER
cial value averaging sc cents per
ounce. or $37.299.7O0.
AS compared with the output of
1906 a decrease is shown in the value
of gold of $3.93S, 100 While the pro-
duction Of silver in 1907 was only s.
200 ounces less than for 1906, the
commercial value, on account OF the
decline in the price of silver, was
$685. 700 less.
Colorado leads in the production of
both gold and silver, having furnished
$40 S97, COO of the former and s7,5S7.-
600 OF the latter metal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Bat Tie FLEET CREWS HELD
ABOARD SHIP BY CHOLERA

Manila, Oct. 2.-Fresh from trl-
umphant reception in Australian ports
and with their cruise around the world.
two third accomplished. the 1G battle
ships of the American fleet which
started from Hampton Roads last De.
cember are anchored in double column
tonight off the breakwater close to
Lmeta, whence splendid view of the
warships was obtainable today.
Trip without Incident.
The voyage of the feet from Aus
tralia 10 this port was without special
incident. In discussing the long cruise
from San Francisco. Rear Admiral
Sperry declared since the warships
have been thrown upon their own re-
sources, without the conveniences OF
a navy yard. the efficiency of the ships
has been greatly increased He eX-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
HEARST DETECTIVES ARE
SHADOWlNG TAGGART
Four of Them Known to Be in Indian
apolis Getting More Ammun-
ton for Their Chief.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. -Four
agents of William r: Hearst are il,
this city going over the records of
Taggarts administration as auditor of
the county and mayor Of the city and
incidentally keeping close watc,i
around the Denison hotel! Taggarts S
hostclry. 10 discover if any gambling
is going on.
Yesterday they copied the records
made in the French Lick hotel gam
bling cases and it is assumed that
Hearst is loading up for Taggart Mr.
HisSen. son of Hearst's candidate
for president, announced at Evans
Vile that Hearst would spring a sen
sation when he speaks in Evansville
and the matter being collected is sup
posed to be for that occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
DISAPPOINTED BY TAFT
CROWD YELLS FOR BRYAN

Nebraska | believe that the majority
of the voters are assuredly going to
cast their ballots for me for president
of these United States"
In Real Touch with People.
This utterance from the former sec
retary of war aroused prolonged cheers
from the audience.
81 have been in real touch with the
people" Mr.. Taft continued. "They
'have come to see ME and hear me in
numbers far beyond my anticipation.
What seems to me of more importance
is that they have responded to what |
have had TO say in such way that |
could feel their sympathy. The desire
of my audiences today to get in per-
sonal contact with me has been marked
and shows more than passing interest"
Cheered by WOrI>inEmen.
Mr. Taft spoke first last night to the
employees of the stock yards i'll South
Omaha, after having made IL other
speeches in Nebraska since. morning
At South Omaha his speech on the
labor question aroused great enthusi-
asm from the crowds of workingmen
who heard it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02

pressed himself as well satisfied with
the general results attained from the
standpoint of discipline, seamanship
and adaptability to circumstances.
Only Officers Go Ashore.
Following a conference of officers of
the fleet, it was announced orders had
been issued directing that nothing be
taken aboard from on shore pending
further consideration of the edidemic
of cholera. Shore leave will be grant
ed TO officers providing they return 10
the ship by 10 p. m. A special permit
must be secured TO permit them re-
naming over night.
Careful Instructions were issued
governing their conduct while ashore
in order to guard against the remotest
danger CT bringing contasion aboard
the vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
BANKERS HIT AT POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS FAVORED ING. O,P PLATFORM

Denver. Colo. Oct. 2-George NJ
Reynolds, president of the Continental
National bank of Chicago. was electei
head of the American Bankers asso-
citation at the final session of the con-
Lewis E. Pierson of New York was
chosen first vice president.
The delegates selected Chicago as
the place of The next convention. ac-
cepting without debate the invitation
of Mr.. Reynolds 10 gather on the
shore of Lake Michigan.
Important action of the convention
was the adoption of the report of the
committee on amendments to the by
laws.
Organize New Section.
Among the amendments to the con-
stitution adopted was one for the or
ganization of a section of the associa-
ton to be known as the American In
stituue of Banking Section. with one
representative on the executive .coun-
sci. The new section is made up of
banking employees.
The report of the currency commits
sion shows that some progress was
made before congress. While ii does
not wholly approve of the Aldrich-
Vreeland measure, it states that the
new law is in the direction of progress
No Bill Suggested.
No bill wat suggested in the report.
but the commission declared that the
bill it proposed to the last session was,
in its opinion. the best bill that could
be proposed.
Former Governor Myron T. Herrick
of Ohio read the report of the CON-
mission and made a brief speech on
the subject. There was some discus
sion but no opposition developed to
the report, which was unanimously
adopted, and the commission was con-
tinued.
Tle federal legislative committee re-
ported adversely to the convention on
the proposed establishment of postal
savings banks. advocated i'm the re
publican party platform, saying: "No
bill has been presented which would
really prove beneficial to the country
Mr.. Ransdell, speaking on conserva
tion of resuorces during the day. sal;
in part:
| I'VE are citizens of the iron age tn.
:most glorious and progressive age O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
SEVERE TROPICAL
STORM In ATLANTIC
Bermuda Islands Center of Disturb
ance, Which Reaches from Viii
mington to Eastport.

Washington, Oct. "A severe trop-
ical storm is raging today in the neigh
borhood of the Bermuda islands. All
along the Atlantic coast from Whining
ton. n c.. to Eastport, Maine, the gov
ernment is displaying signals warning
the vessels of danger in going to sea
until the storm has passed. There is
another storm developing in the inter
ior of the country, appearing over the
plateau region. whence it will advance
east, reaching the Atlantic coast states
Tuesday or Wednesday next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Candidate Not Up in the
Morning in Time to
Make Address
AT GOTHENBURG, WYO.
Party Putting in Day of Long
Jumps and Few Stops in
Three States.

North Platte, Neb., Oct. 2.-This was
the 10th day of Taft's canvass of the
west, and was one of long reaches and
few speeches. Nebraska, Wyoming
and Colorado will be traversed before
tomorrow morning. At this place a
large crowd turned out which seemed
pleased with the candidate.
Left Crowd sore.
Taft left behind him a much disap
pointed gathering at Gothenburg.
Knowing the special would stop there
for water, the people had assembled at
the station with band prepared to
cheer. but Taft was not up.
Yell for Bryan.
Colonel Ramsdell explained that Taft
had been working very hard at his
task and as Gothenburg was not on
his schedule he was not prepared to
make an appearance Just the same
the people evidenced their displeasure
by giving a few cheers for Bryan.
Senator Dolliver joined the Taft par
ty last night and win assist the can
didate in his speech making.
Goes After Gompers.
Julesburg. Col, Oct. 2.-The labor
speech which Taft made at North
Platte was well received by an audi
ence largely composed of workingmen.
Taft went after Gompers in rough
shape. saying the labor leader was re-
sponsible for the circulation Of lies
l.; A. TOT
presented with a watermelon by a man
who declared himself to be a demo
crat
Il thank YOU" said the candidate,
particularly that it is a melon and
not a lemon" This place received the
candidate with enthusiasm.
Going 10 Be President.
Omaha, Oct. 2-"I am going to be
elected president of these United
States next November"
In these words last night, before a
great audience in the Auditorium, Will
liam II. Taft, the republican nominee
for the presidency. expressed his per
sonal opinion of the outcome of the
campaign.
From my own observations in this
great campaign" he continued, my ex
perience with the people of the cen
trail states and the great northwest
where I have been received with the
utmost enthusiasm and have witnessed
the sympathetic responses of the
voters to my appeals, | can see moth
ing but assurances that the republican
electors will be victorious. In Wiscon
sin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
SIX DEAD AND A
NUMBER INJURED
Result of Rear End Collision on the
Ohio Central Read Near
Cleveland.

Cleveland Ohio. Oct, Six lives
were lost and number of persons
We're injured last night when a Toledo
and Ohio Central passenger train car
rying an excursion crowd from the
Bowling Green fair into Toledo was
run into from the rear at Sugar Ridge
by freight train. The killed are:
RICHARD RADCUT of Sugar Ridge
JOE GASLER, Sugar Ridge.
]. F. M'CROY. Toledo.
J. G. BOYD. East Toledo.
- STONEBRIDGE. Bunbridge.
ONE UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
The rear car of the excursion train
was telescoped and two others were
jammed together. The excursion train
stopped, it is said, because of hot
box. Whether a fiagman was sent
back to warn the approaching freight
has not been ascertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02

mas cOmplled with the lettef OF the
conditions.
Expert starts Inquiry.
New York, Oct 2.--Lieutenant Swan.
u. S. N, recently appointed by the
secretary of the navy to investigate
the practicability of the aeroplane in
naval warfare. is in New York to con-
suit with A. NJ Herring, an aeroplane
expert
Lieutenant Swan said the govern
ment requirements for the aeroplane
TO be used in the navy are far more
difficult to meet than those of the
army The machine must be able to
Stay in the air four hours and maintain
an average speed of 10 miles an hour,
and should be able to travel a distance
of 200 miles if necessary. 1t must
also be able to start from the water,
no tracks, of course. being available,
as are used at present in starting a
machine on land.
The aeroplane, as it will be used by
the navy. will not be an offensive ma
chine, but would be used for scouting
purposes.
"To equip our ships with the aero
plane would be to increase their eff
cheney 800 per cent" said the lieuten-
ant. Suppose" he added, each ship
doing scout duty were to be equipped
with three aeroplanes and one were
to be sent off 40 miles to the star
board, the second 40 miles to port,
while the third went the same dis
tance off the bow See what a great
lfan-shaped area these ships of the air
] of any surprise by an opposing fleet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Roosevelt Shows He is
DispIeased With Shell
don's Collections.
TAKINGTAINTED MONEY
Chairman Mack of Democrats
Also Calls Attention to Cor
porate Connection.

New York, Oct 2.-That President
Roosevelt sent Secretary Root to New
York to look into the management of
the national republican campaign, and
that Root reported the chief difficulty
lay in the collection of campaign
funds by Treasurer Sheldon, was the
statement published here today as
coming from "a high authority"
Money Is Tainted.
1t was also stated the president and
Taft objected to collection of cam.
paign funds from some corporations
with which Sheldon is intimately as
sociafed.
Root is said to have reported Chair
man Hitchcock was not responsible
for any of the conditions which had
aroused criticisms in the campaign,
but was doing the most he could with
his part of the work
Fails 10 Obey Orders.
New York, Oct 2.-National Chair
man Hitchcock did not go TO Washing
ton today to meet Roosevelt. He said
he expected TO go TO Washington at
an early day on matters purely per-
sonal.
shows Up sheldon.
New York, Oct National Chair
man Mack of the democratic national
committee today made an attack on
the corporation affiliations of George
r. Sheldon, treasurer of the republican
national committee, charging that
Sheldon was at this time connected
with no less than II railway, indus
trial and financial corporations. Mack
points out that in 1902 Governor Odell
refused to permit the party leaders to
put Sheldon in nomination for lieuten-
ant governor because of his corpora.
ton affiliations.
Does Not Reply.
Sheldon, when shown Mack's state
ment, said it contained nothing to
which he desired to make reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
HAVE A PURPOSE
Large Campaign Contributions Must
Mortgage Beneficiaries.
Says Bryan.
MAKES ANOTHER STATEMENT
Therefore the Position of Taft Favor
ing Publicity After Election Is
Vulnerable One.

Lincoln, Neb.. Oct 2.-Declaring
that every disinterested voter knows
that large contributions have been
used TO secure mortgages upon Off
Gals William J. Bryan last night is
ing the adoption by William H. Taft,
his republican opponent, of President
Rooseyelts announced view on the
subject of the publicity of campaign
contributions.
Mr.. Taft. Mr.. Bryan says. makes
the same charge the president does
the astounding charge that the voters
are so liable to be misled that the
knowledge as TO the amounts and
sources of campaign contributions
must be kept from them The demo
cratic nominee then adds: 81 insist
that this is an insult to the intelli-
gence of the voter. and it does little
credit to Mr.. Taft's Judgment of the
men 10 whom he is making his ap-
peal
Surprised Mt Attitude.
81 am surprised to find that Mr.
Taft indorses the presidents views on
the subject of publicity as to campaign
contributions, but since he holds these
views | am glad that he makes them
known now" said Mr.. Bryan. I'VE
now have publicity before the cleo
ton as to his opinion, even if he does
not believe in publicity of contribu-
tions until after the election. He
fails to see the difference between the
publication of contributions before
election and the publication of expen-
diS,res before election. The publica.
tion of expenditures is required to
show whether corrupt methods have
been employed in the election, and as
the expenditures continue up to the
close of the polls it would be impos-
sible TO make complete publication
until after the election.
Before Election, If at All.
'The publication of contributions
ought to be before election; the main
| reason for the publication of contri
buttons before election is to show the
public the sources from which the con,
tributions come in order that the pub
lie may know which party predatory
interests are supporting. Every one
who knows human nature knows that
the element of gratitude must always
be considered in human affairs. In
gratitude has been described as {
worse sin than revenge, for ingrati
tude repays good with evil. while re
venge only repays evil with evil. :
1 aErvary disinforocfad xyotar lnou-x
that large contributions have beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02

city. Then, to prevent general ex-
odus of the population, the municipal
authorities issued a proclamation for
bidding the people going to take heavy
baggage with them. Two agitators
have been arrested and punished with
severe whippings They viii be given
500 blows each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Mails Show Increase.

New York. Oct. 2.-The mail yes
terday shows remarkable increase.
Many letters had been prepared to be
sent when the reduction came. 1t is
largely a campaign to capture the
British market. The same condition
prevails in other big cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
NEW LAW is FULLY APPROVED
Draft of Uniform Bill of Lading in
Force Nov. 1.

Chicago. Oct. 2.-The traffic bulletin
tomorrow will print a letter from
Chairman Martin Knapp of the inter
state commerce commission TO c. C..
Mccain, chairman of the uniform bill
CT lading committee, approving the
draft of the new uniform bill of lading,
which is TO go into effect Nov. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
JR. AT
WORK IN FACTORY
Young Roosevelt Dons overaIis and
Begins Learning How to Wash
Wool at Carpet Plant.

Thomsonville, Conn.,. Oct. 2.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr., began work today
in learning carpet making when this
morning he donned overalls and went
into the wool room of the Hartford
Carpet corporations plant to take his
place at the wool washing machines.
He will go through the other depart
ments of the plant in turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02

government lights on the Ohio river
between Pittsburg and Cincinnati We're
lighted last night The low stage of
the river that caused cessation of
navigation led to the order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
RUMOR FLEET PLANNED TO SEIZE
Annoy CAUSED EXODUS OF PEOPL E

Annoy, Oct. 2.-Local agitators have
been circulating report to the effect
the American battleship fleet, which
will visit this port at the end of Octo-
Der, purposes to seize Annoy as the
base of operations in the forthcoming
war against Japan. The people be-
came alarmed and began to leave the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Holding Final Session.

Washington. Oct. 2.-The final ses-
sion of the international tuberculosis
congress was held today during which
a wide range of subjects not hereto
fore touched upon will be discussed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
APATHY IN TAFT'S OWN WARD
Registration in Ohio Shows Big Fall
ing Off,

Cincinnati. Oct. 2.-Registration here
fell below that of 1904 for the first
day by more than 5000. The eighth
ward, in which Taft lives. was $50 be-
hind the registration of 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
REPUBLICAN TREASURER
ABOUT TO BE REPuDIATED?

used to secure mortgageS upon Off
throws a great deal more light upon
the influence at work in politics than
the publication of expenditures. for
the publication of contributions shows
to whom the party is indebted, and to
whom repayment is likely to be made,
while the publication of expenditures
shows what has been paid out, and
disbursements do not create obliga-
tions that affect the course of the ad-
miniStration.
g The candidate he also insists,
'in whose behalf the contributions are
made will be charged in the most un-
fair way as being completely under
the control of those who make the
contributions
Same Charge as President.
Here he makes the same charge
that the president does. the astound-
ing charge-that the voters are so liza
BILE to be .misled that the knowledge
must be kept from them. | insist that
it is an insult to the intelligence of
the voters. and it does little credit to
Mr.. Taft's Judgment of the men to
whom he is making his appeal Mr..
Roosevelt may have made his state
ment .thoughtlessly and on the impulse
of the moment. but Mr.. Taft brings
the same Indictment against the voters
with deliberation and after he has
read a criticism of the President :
views
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
NO LIGHTS ON OHIO RIVER

Low Water Causes Suspension of Bea-
con Service First Time in II Years.
Cincinnati, Oct. 2.-F'or the first
time in II years not one of the 232
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Does Not Reply.

DOCS MOI Reply.
Sheldon. when shown Mack's state
ment, said it contained nothing to
which he desired to make reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-02
Expert starts Inquiry.

has complied with the letter of the
conditions.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-23

sesE hii q Lddie Fog from Mr.; Ham
t1f " hroadN aN,W NVrds and uaublc. fTea
Nth aszf sundAJ's World.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-23
STRICKEN DEAD
ON PLATFORM OF
SUBWAY STATION
Special Policeman Gilligan, of
Chemical Bank, Collapsed
in Rush for Train.

John F. Gilllgan. OF No. 64 Dawson
street, Bronx, special officer in the
Chemical National Bank. at Chambers
street and Broadway. and formerly a
lieutenant In the Police Department.
dropped dead this morning on the down
town subway station at Prospect and
Westchester avenues He had suffered
from heart disease and had Just run up
the stairs TO the station. which is ele-
waited at tina; point.
Gilligan left his home az s o'clock on
his way TO work in the bank. A train
was entering the station ms he rushed
through the gate and dropped his ticket
into the box. The gateman, George w.
Kirklent. who knew him, saw him stag
ger to one side and lean against a wall
He stood there with his hands clasped
against his left breast for a moment.
stepped forward as though TO board the
train and then collapsed on the platform.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-23

Song hit of Eddie Toy from mir. Ham
| let of Broadway. words and music. free
l with next sundays World.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-23
RECEIVER FOR DIESEL
ENGINE COMPANY
Brewer BuSch's 100000
Claim Largest of Concerns
go
Creditors.

The American Diesel Engine Com
pany. Of No. Il Br6adWav' was de-
clared bankrupt to-day in the Federal
Court. Judge Holt appointed John D
Wilke receiver, with authority TO con-
tinue the business for ten days under a
$4,000 bond.
Adolphus Busch, the St Louis brewer.
Is the principal creditor, with claim of
creditors named are the Schaerrer &
Budeuberg Manufacturing Company,
$2l, and Robert w Hunt * Co, $500.
Admission OF insolvency and default
IN the payment OF three notes amount
Ing 70 Si5,UJU. due between Nov 30 and
De-, II, are alleged. The assets of tho
corporation are put nj S1O00oO, consist
cry and accounts in New Yo.l, IN
diana, Wisconsin, Rhode Island and
Missouri.