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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Part Dend Men Played.
JAMES H. HYDE OF INSURANCE FAME
ISA FUGITIVE FROM FRENCH JUSTICE

Paris, May 3.-James Hazen Hyde
"the most Partisan of Americans and
the most American of Parisians," as
his friends call him, is now neither a
yankee nor a Frank. A brutal French
court yesterday sentenced him and his
chauffeur, Ladwice, to one months i'm
prisonment each and fine of $100 for
Hyde and $50 for the chauffeur for
running into public taxicab and in
juring a passenger. Mr. Hyde's chief
offense was in fleeing the scene imme-
diately after the collision, fact which
made possible the prison sentence. He
found it convenient to remain out of
France while the trial was going on.
He is now an exile.
When Mr.. Hyde left the United
States some years ago it was not be-
cause he was in any immediate dan
ger of visitation from the law, al.
though he had been prominent fig.
ure in the insurance scandal which
brought many of the men of his class
into the shadow of the penitentiary.
He did it,, as he sadly remarked at
the dock, more in sorrow than in an.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
INFLUENCE OF UNITED
STATES is AGAINST WAR
AER0PLANE FLIES BUT !.
CAN'T RETURN TO EARTH
Sky Pilot Who Forgot Descending
Mechanism Rescued by Boy
with Toy Balloon.

Puebla, Mexico, May 3-Having
failed to perfect the descending mech
anism of his new aeroplane, in his en-.
thusiasm to make the machine go up
Felix Gallo found himself suspended
in the air for an embarrassing period
yesterday morning.
With the lightness and grace of a
bird the machine left the earth when
Mr.. Gallo tested it before a large
crowd just outside the city. II at
tained an altitude of 16 meters, where
at Mr.. Gallo executed various evolu-
tions
When Mr. Gallo wanted to come
down, however the flying machine re-
fused to obey orders Finally small
boy sent up a toy rubber balloon 20
which he had attached a fine thread,
with which Mr.. Gallo was able to pull
up stout cord, which in turn pulled
up a rope. A number of men seized
the rope and pulled the flyer back 10
earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

to lawyers and others in this city in
tereSted in the case. 1t had been con-
fidently expected the court would af-
firm every point in the lower courts
decision, which was written by Judge
Gray and concurred in by Judge Dal-
las. 1t is not yet clear what the Read
ing company's position is under the
decision.
stocks Take n Tumble.
New York, May 3.-Pricas on the
stock exchange broke sharply on re-
ceipt of the report that the govern
ment won the decision in the commo-
dities clause act case. Reading slump
ed three points. Union Pacific two,
Southern Pacific and Canadian Pacific
l 5-S. Delaware & Hudson, Pennsyl-
vania, New York Central, Northern
Pacific. st. Paul, Erie and second pre-
ferred, and Great Northern preferred,
one. a rally followed The fiuctua-
tions then became feverish and trading
fell off.
The market closed strong. Reading
rose $1.511a in late dealings and this
aggressive leadership carried the gen.
eral list upward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
HAMS SAID TO
HAVE AFFECTED
A CRAZY STARE

Flushing, N. Y, May 3-With Major
John p. Hains, the defendants broth
er, on the witness stand, the third
week of the trial of Captain Peter C.
Hams, Jr., for killing William E. An
mis- opened here today.
DO you know when your brother
stopped wearing glasses?" asked Dis
trict Attorney Dewitt.
I don't know that he stopped wear
ing them," the major replied.
1t is contended by the prosecution
that Captain Hams stopped wearing
glasses since the shooting, and be-
cause OF near ghtedness this would
account main for the peculiar
stare in V.-e defendants eyes, which
has been referred to repeatedly by
witnesses for the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
FRISCO is HOST
TO JAPANESE 1ARS
Seven Hundred Men from Training
Squadron Entertained i'm Park
Near Golden Gate.

San Francisco, Cal, May Six
hundred sailors and 100 officers and
cadets of the Japanese training squad
ron were entertained in Golden Gate
park yesterday. Lieutenant Poteet of
Admiral Swinburne's staff acted as
master of ceremonies. Thousands of
citizens thronged the park to get "a
near view of the little brown sailor
men. The enlisted men were uniform
ed much as American sailors, but the
cadets and officers were smartly
garbed with much gold braid
After band concert the guests were
escorted to the Japanese tea garden.
where day fireworks, acrobatic exhibi-
tions and a basket luncheon were the
features of the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
LONG EXPECTED DECISION
IN FAVOR OF GOVERNMENT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
JEROME ON CARPET
Departs from Usual Attitude Toward
Public i'm Offering to Make
Explanations.

New York, May 3.-W. T. Jerome,
district attorney of New York, radi-
cally departed from his usual attitude
toward the public last night by step
ping before large audience. members
of the Peoples institute, at Cooper
union, and declaring that he wished to
explain the conduct of his office, ito
establish a precedent which would
make it difficult for public servant
to dodge responsibility for his official
acts" His announcement created sons
surprise and considerable opposition
There were numerous objections to his
taking the floor, and it required the
efforts of the police to restore order.
During the seven years Tat I>have
been district Attorney Id Mr.. Jer-
ONE, more than one AIRED thous-
and criminal cases b.Ve gone through
my office. AS to n .tfiy of them | could
have no knowledge. AS to others l
had full knor 4edge.'
The district attorney emphasized
that he did not care how offensive"
the questions were he would answer
them orally, but for accuracy, he said
he preferred to appear at a later meet
ing TO state briefly what the powers
and duties of his Office were.
Il should prefer he added, "the
questions should be in writing, three
days before the meeting
This suggestion was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
President Sounds Keynote
in Letter to Peace
Congress.
MEETS AT CHICAGO
Leaders in Movement for World
Harmony Present at Sec
0nd Session.

Chicago, May 3.-The second ma
tional peace congress opened formally
here today. Orchestra hall was we'll
filled with delegates. Robert Treat
Paine of Boston, president of the
American Peace society, was present.
Addresses of welcome were made by
Governor Deneen and Mayor Busse.
A letter from President Taft was
read by Secretary of the Interior Bal
linger, who had been delegated to rep
resent the administration.
Presents World Petition.
Miss Anna B. Eckstein of Boston an
nounced world petition to the third
Hague conference" and DR.. BENJAMIN
F. Trublood, secretary of the American
Peace society, told of the present po-
sition of the peace movement. Dean
w. P. Rogers of the Cincinnati law
school spoke ON "The Dawn of Univer-
sal Peace
Taft Sends Regrets.
Chicago, May 3.-The following is
the text of a letter written by Presi-
dent Taft to Secretary Royal l.. Me-
Indy of the national peace congress,
and which was read at the opening of
that body today:
MY Dear Sir: 1 greatly regret that
am unable to attend the coming ma
uonal peace congress at Chicago and
there tn ayDracc my aarpac+ e,-p,no+br
with the object of the assembling of
so many distinguished men in the in
terest of world peace That progress
has been made in the matter of peace
everywhere by International action and
by the moral pressure of the peoples
of the earth, any one who has exam
ined the records must admit 1t is
true that armaments go on increasing
in cost, but it is also true that the bur-
denS presented by this competition in
armament are growing heavier and
heavier, and the problems for solu-
tion consistent with their increase be-
come more and more difficult.
Shows Lack of Stability.
"The possibilities of war now aris-
ing come chiefly from Responsibilities
of government and in those countries
where stability of internal control is
lacking. The United States has con-
tributed much to the cause of peace by
assisting countries weak in respect to
their internal government so as to
strengthen in them the cause of law
and order This relationship of guard
ian and ward as between nations and
countries, in my judgment, helps along
the cause of international peace, and
indicates progress in civilization.
Always for Peace.
The policy of the United States in
avoiding war under all circumstances
except those plainly inconsistent with
honor or its highest welfare has been
made so clear to the world as hardly to
need statement at my hands. can
only say that so far as my legitimate
influence extends while at the head of
this government it will always be ex-
erted in the full favor of peace. not
only as between this country and 9TH
er countries, but as between our sister
nations.
very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. TAFT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

ter lingering illness. He was rs
years old.
Manuel Amador was one of the
prime movers in the revolution in 1908
against Colombia, which led to the
independence of Panama. He was born
at Cartagena and early in life engaged
in commercial business. Later he be-
gan the practice of medicine, finally
becoming one of the eminent physi-
clans of his country
Presidency-Came to Him Unsought.
Dr. Amador in politics was a conserv.
ative and in 1869, much against his
will, was nominated and elected to the
presidency of the state of Panama. He
did not take office, however, for lib.
eral revolution was started and sue
ceeded before his Inauguration. After
ward he steadfastly refused to accept
high political Office, and when at last
he was. chosen president of the repub
lie of Panama the honor came to him
unsought.
Dr AmduOr, prior 10 the last preSl
Dental election, wrote a letter to his
constituents declining denomination
and General Obaldia last December
was elected in his stead.
Took No Fees from Poor.
DIR. Amador during his career was
chief physician for the Panama Rail
road company and the Pacific Mai
Steamship company. The poor loveC
him, for he would take no fees from
them
The former president leaves wild
ow and two sons, Raoul A. Amador
former consul general of Panama il
New York, and Manuel E. Amador, for
mer minister of finance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
HE HAS FOUR LIONS
Roosevelt Makes Big Bag on
First Expedition for King
of Beasts.
SAVES ATTENDANTS LIVES
One Beast Shot at Close Range-Ey
Presidents Accuracy Causes
AmaZement.

Nairobi, May 3.-RooseveIt bagged
one more lion yesterday at Wami.
This gives him a total of three lions
and one lioness on the present expedi-
ton. Kermit Roosevelt succeeded in
bringing down a cheetah.
The lion killed by Roosevelt yester-
day was brought down at close range
His -Ttffeis work with the rifle saved
the lives of mounted escorts, who had
narrow escapes from the infuriated
beast. The accuracy of Roosevelt s
craftsmanship is matter of aston
ishment.
Four Lions Bagged.
Nairobi, British East Africa, May ;
-Four lions are the trophies of for
mer President RooSevelt's camp in the
hills.
The lions were bagged Friday and
Roosevelt's gun brought three of them
to earth, each on the first shot. Thus
one of the former presidents fondest
ambitions has been realized. and he is
proud, too, that the fourth of the Jungle
kings fell before the rifle of his son,
Kermit. who, however, took three shots
to kill his quarry.
Beyond Expectations.
Both father and son are jubilant. 1t
was their first lion hunt and so mag
nificent kill was far beyond their
expectations. The party was attended
by the usual retinue of beaters. AS a
rule the beaters go into the jungles
with considerable trepidation, but as
Roosevelt'S reputation as hunter had
reached here long before he arrived
In person, the beaterS on this occa.
sion were exceptionally enthusiastic
The caravan started early Thursday
morning. The first night in camp was
without especial incident, no attempt
being made to go after lions, although
their call was heard now and then
during the course of the night. but at
dawn the camp was astir and the
drive speedily organized
Beaters Out I'm All Directions.
Beaters were set out in all directions
armed with all sorts of noise making
devices which could not but arouse
any game within earshot
BY nightfall no less than 10 kinds
of game had been bagged. Kermit
during the greater part of the day did
more effective work with his camera
than he did with the gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Supreme Court UphoIds
Commodities Clause of
Hepburn Act.
LIMITS ITS SCOPE
Roads May Hold Stock in Mines
and Carry Their Coal
Harlan DiSSentS.

Washington, May 3.-That the
commodities clause" of the interstate
commerce act of 1906 known as the
Hepburn railroad rate law is constitu-
tional was today in effect declared by
the supreme court of the United
States. The decision was announced
by Justice White. The court reversed
and remanded the decision of the
United States circuit court, but the
only directions were TO enforce and
apply the statute as it is now con-
Strued
Scope IL Limited.
Briefly summarized the decision Of
the supreme court in the commodities
clause cases holds the law to be con-
stitutional but does not concede the
contention of the government as to its
scope. The especial exception was as
to the ownership in different corpor-
ations which it was held did not con-
stitute such ownership as would pro-
hibit transportation under the terms
of the law
Applies to Time Freight.
1t was also held ownership of COM
modities applied to time transporta-
tion. If before transportating it a rail-
road company has in good faith parted
with commodity it may carry it. The
principal point in the decision was N
relation TO holding stock of subordi-
nate companies, and on that important
point it was favorable to the roads.
Justice Harlan dissented on the stock
feature but otherwise the decision was
unanimous.
Commission Members silent
No member of the interstate COM
merce commission, in advance of read
ing the decision of the court, would
express an opinion as to its effect.
The concrete situation is that only two
of the anthracite roads own, operate
and market their own coal 1t is re-
garded that under the decision of the
court the law applies to those roads,
and the Lehigh Valley, and Delaware,
and Lackawanna e. Western.
VIII Organize Separate Concerns.
The effect of the decision, it is be-
lieved, will be to induce those lines to
organize separate coal companies and
conduct their operations through them,
because the mere holding of stock in
such coal companies is held by the
court to be not a violation of the law
Surprises Lawyers.
Philadelphia, May 3.-The decision
of the United States supreme court on
the commodities clause was a surprise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

Constantinople. May 3.-The Turkish
cabinet resigned today. The political
situation is bewildering. No one can
tell what the outcome will be.
Constantinople, May 3.-Documen-
tary evidence was discovered among
the records of the telegraph office here
of the knowledge of Constantinople au-
thoritleS that maSsacres were planned
for the Adana district, and they were
to coincide with the political events
here. Other papers were found indi-
eating also the conspirators at the pal
ace acted in the sultan's name in pre-
pairing the military mutiny April 13.
Arrangements included the general
massacre of foreigners in Constantine
ople, including the diplomatic repre-.
sentatives, April "a.
Thirteen Men Executed.
Constantinople, May Thirteen
civilians and soldiers. sentenced by
courts to death for murder, were hang
ed this morning. Major Youssef. his
son, and three other men who killed
a Syrian deputy, Emir Mohammed Ar
Sian, in front of the parliament build
ing, were executed on the spot where
they committed the crime Five 9TH
ers were hanged at the entrance of the
ministry of war, and three men at the
Stamboul end of the Galatea bridge.
Mourad, editor of the newspaper
NiZam, is being tried by court martial
today.
Part Dend Men Played.
Major Youssof was commandant of
the first battalion of the 7th regiment.
Among the noncommissioned officers
executed was Hamdi Bin Yechar, SER
geant in the fourth battalion of the
Saloniki chausseurs. Major Youssof
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

was the man who, after the murder of
Deputy Aralan, made his way to the
house of parliament and in speech
denounced the members for acting
was the man who planned the details
of the revolt of April IS, and who was
commander-in-chief and practically di-
rector of Constantinople for two days
following. The other II men worked
under Yechar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
ASKS CONGRESS
TO INVESTIGATE
iowa JUDGES

Washington, May 3.-Making serious
charges against Federal Judges John
r. Phillips and Smith Mcpherson of
the western district of Missouri, Rep
resentative Murphy of that state in
troduced resolution today to investi-
gate their conduct in the litigation be-
tween the state and railroad compa-
nies over the maximum freight law
and the Missouri 2-cent passenger rate
law.
Arrested with Rail Attorneys.
The preamble claims the two judges
accompanied certain railroad attor-
neys on a fishing trip, On which occa-
sion the members were arrested for
violating the game laws of the state.
The resolution charges Judge Phillips
is negligent of duty by continued alb
sence from the bench, and that when
he does preside court is in session for
only four hours each day.
Violated Antitrust Act.
The resolution recites various phases
of litigation, including the statement
the railroad companies agreed to es-
tablish certain rates within Missouri in
violation of the state antitrust law. 1t
states the two judges have rendered
certain decisions which, in effect,
usurped the legislative powers of the
Legislature.
The Davenport federal court is in
the district presided over by the two
judges named in the foregoing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
DAMAGE SUIT BY CASTRO

French Government Declared to Have
Wronged Him in Expulsion.
Paris, May 3,-Cipriano Castro, for
mer president of Venezuela, is report
ed to be consulting with lawyers here
with view to bringing a damage suit
against the French government for his
recent expulsion from Martinique AS
the government has the power to ex-
pei foreigners at its discretion, Senor
Castro, it is said, purposes basing his
action on the fact that he was forcib!y
placed aboard ship at Martinique and
compelled to return to France without
being given the option of choosing his
destination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Priest Lecturer Near Death,

Dubuque, Iowa, May 3.-Rev. L. ].
Vaughn of Cuba City, Wis, is making
hard fight for life at Mercy hospital
this city, following an operation. Since
Wednesday he has lowered between
life and death. Father Vaughn, who
was an actor before entering the
priesthood, is known as a Shakespear
can lecturer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
WILL HONOR LONGFELLOW
Statue of Poet at Washington Will BE
Unveiled at Exercises.


Washington, May "a magnificent
statue to the memory of Henry Wads-
worth Longfellow, Americas most pop
ular poet, will be dedicated with i'm
posing ceremonies in this city Friday.
The occasion will be the more notable
because of the presence of the presi-
dent of the United States, men dis
tinguished in letters and by practical
ly all of the living relatives of the
poet.
The statue is the first erected here
to mark services rendered to our ma
tional literature. 1t is of heroic size,
of pure white Parian marble, and the
pedestal is of reddish brown marble.
William Cooper of New York is the
sculptor.
Chief Justice Fuller will preside at
the unveiling exercises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
STRAUS DIPLOMAT
AT TURKISH POST

Washington, May Oscar E.
Straus, former secretary of COM
merce and labor has been selected as
ambassador to Turkey and w. w.
Rockhill as ambassador to Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
RELEASED ON $4,000 BONDS
PrOprietOrs of Indianapolis News to
Appear When Wanted.

Indianapolis, May 3.-Delavan Smith
and Charles r. Williams, proprietors
of the indianapolis News, were formal
ly arraigned Saturday afternoon in the
United States district court. They were
released on $4,000 security each, each
giving it for the other They are
charged with criminal libel in the
Panama canal matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Aged Iowa Pioneer Dead.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 3.-Colonel
IS. w. Durham, a noted Iowa pioneer
who surveyed many Iowa counties and
was member of the state constitu-
tional convention in 1914, is dead at
Marion, aged 92
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Four in Motor Boat Drowned

Coshocton, Ohio, May "a motor
boat in which six men were riding was
capsized in the Tuscarawas river yes
terday afternoon and four of the occu-
pants were drowned. The victims were
Frank Randles, George Callentine, We'll
by Cullison and John Childs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
AMAD0R IS DEAD
President of Panama Republic
Succumbs After Lingering
Illness.
WAS A POPULAR OFFICIAL
One of the Prime Movers i'm the Rev
OlutiOn from COlombia-Honors
Came Unsought.

Panama, May 3.-Dr. Manue, ANA
dor, first president of the republic of
Panama, died yesterday afternoon af-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

The Davenport federal court is in
the district presided over by the two
judges named in the foregoing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
ALL FOREIGNERS IN CAPITAL TO
HAVE BEEN SLAIN IN TURK UPRISING
Scope of Plot of Reaconaries Fully Learned Through Tee
grams-Leaders Are Executed at Various Pub
lie Places About the City.

Constantinople, May 3.-The Turkish
cabinet resigned today. The political
situation is bewildering. No une can
tell what the outcome will be.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-30
Food Of the Chinese.

In the Revue d'Hygiene DR.. Male
gnon, who lived for many years in
China, gives some curious details Of
the food Of the Chinese. This is what
he says of the sons Of heaven and the
way they eat eggs: 1.-THE Chinese are
great eaters Of eggs, which they take
hard boiled. One finds them in all the
roadside places for refreshment. The
Celestials have an expression. Eggs Of
a hundred years. The eggs are not
always a century in age, but one is
able to get them Of many years. stand
ing. The Celestials have a preference
for the egg of the duck or goose. They
are placed with aromatic herbs in
slaked lime for a period, the minimum
time Of treatment being five or six
weeks. Under the influence of time
the yoke uquefies and takes dark
green color. The white coagulates and
becomes green. The product of the
eggs, which has a strong odor. from
which a stranger betakes himself
quickly, the Chinese eat as hors
d'oeuvres. and It u said to have tn
taste Of lobster"