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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
BY TAv.

DN iHNs
Especial Correspondence of The Argus)
Washington, July 15.-While it is ex-
pected there will he numerous changes
made in the tariff bill in conference,
it is not anticipated here in the ma
tional capitol that the general charac-
ter of the measure will be changed.
Minor concessions will be made in
an attempt by the tariff jugglers TO
make the people believe the bill has
been greatly improved, no doubt.
These apparent improvements, if they
materialize, may be expected to be
drawn along the same lines as the
countless number of jokers.
So far as the bill being a revision
downward )r a revision upward, OF
the Dingley tariff. the die was cast
when the senate cast its vote under
the whip ani spur of Boss Aldrich.
The Rhode Island senator is as much
in charge of the bill in conference rs
he was when the measure was on the
floor of the senate, as Aldrich's co
worker, Speaker Cannon, appointed %
the conference committee men domi
mated by the SAME influences served
by Aldrich.
Purely IL Promote Monopoly
The tariff bill over which Aldrich is
holding farcial conference is not 9
revenue bill nor protective bill, IN
the larger sense of the protective
policy. 1t is intended to advance, no
the general business interests of the
country. nor the Interests of the public
as whole-not even the interests c
the government. 1t is bill to benefit
combinations, to advance prices, t.
monopolize industry and business, an.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
CITIZENS WOULD ENJOIN
ALL PARTIES TO STRIKE

with an allowance of $50 a year, the
remainder of the estate being tied up
in trust for 20 years and then to be
divided among the children of Colonel
SHELLS diseased son, Thornton, and
of his son, Richard, if the latter had
any. By the breaking of the will Rich
ard Smell falls heir to one-half the es-
tate, of $750,000, the other half going
to the children of Thornton Smell.
One of the grandsons, Thomas
Thornton Smell of Goshen, Ind, was
divorced by his wife, Harriet b. Smell
a year ago on the grounds of cruel, in
human treatment and Indifference.
She was granted $4,000 alimony by
Judge ]. S. Dodge of Goshen.
The contesting of the will started
early in 1908. when Dick" Smell. the
|disinherited son, brought suit to have
/ it set aside. The first jury disagreed
and the second, after some of the most
unsavory evidence that has ever been
submitted in an Illinois court. had
been submitted. set the will aside May
2S 1905. Appeal was taken to the SUI
piChe COufl, anu lHdl tIlDuildl Oh feD.
10, 1909 set aside the decision of the
circuit court of Dewitt county and de-
clared the will legal. Thereupon the
last effort to break the document was
made, the contestant resting his case
on the ground that Colonel Tom
Smell was obsessed by insane delusioas
that set him against his son. This
case resulted yesterday in victory for
the contestant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

steds," the statement declares, folio "
ing the steady deterioration of fabrics
in weight and quality. resulting from
the operations of the Dingley bill. viii
add to the retail price approximately
$3.50 on $40 suit of clothes, So on a
SIS suit, and S. on $40 suit, or from
20 per cent to 25 per cent to the cost
of clothing to the wearer thereof"
Yes, | know-some of the protec-
tionists profess to believe that it is
cply question of time until the south
will join hands with New England in
perpetuating high protection But it is
sheer folly to talk that way. Such a
coalition will never occur What the
south will do will be to work with the
western and middle states in tearing
down those sections of the tariff wall
thatsoppress the consumers of the
country and give monopolies to a fav-
ored few
Answers for the South.
United States Senator A. j. Nc
Laurin of Mississippi was answering
on behalf of the south. the hope of
Senator Aldrich and the tariff barons
that the south win swing around to
protection in time to stave off impenl-
ing disaster to what is known as "pro-
hibitive' tariff rates. "Prohibitive'
rates are duties that are so high as
to keep out competition, thus affording
monopolies to favored trusts without
producing and considerable revenue for
the government treasury. The Payne
Aldrich bill is practically a succession
|of prohibitive rates.
The question as to what position the
south will ultimately assume toward
: CONTINUED on Page Seven,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Pittsburg Public Dsfsnss
Association Takes
Action.
MEN MORE REASONABLE
Show Disposition for First Time
to Meet Calmly and Talk
of Troubles.

Pittsburg, July 17.-For the first
time since the Inauguration of the
strike of employees of the Pressed Steel
Car company at McKee's Rocks an ef-
fectual attempt on the part of the
strikers to organize themselves into
some semblance of order was brought
about today during a meeting held
near the car company plant The meet
ing of the strikers was peaceable and
quiet. Orators asked the men to be
patient and exercise judgment in what
they said and did
The situation was summed up in
statement of lieutenant of the con-
stabulary, who said: Il am thoroughly
convinced for the present we have the
riot tide on the ebb. l anticipate no
further trouble, either today or tomor-
row."
Resort to the Courts.
A court injunction as a means Of
breaking up the strike was introduced
today when the Pittsburg Public De-
fense association filed suit in the COM
Steel Car company, the striking men,
and the sheriff of Allegheny county.
The bill of equity, while an amicable
one, will, it is thought, prevent rioting
of any kind in future.
Race Trouble mt Lyndora.
Butler, Pa, July 17.-When the
gates to the plant of the Standard
Steel Car company at Lyndora where
the foreign workmen yesterday
struck for higher wages were thrown
open today and American workmen
began entering through there was
no trouble. Several hundred for
eigners endeavored to stop them. A
fight followed and a number of for
eigners were injured. The foreigners
were ugly and obstinate. All sa-
looms of Lyndora are closed. In the
event of further disorder the con-
stabulary from Punxsutawney will be
rushed to the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
TRUST GOODS
NOT USED BY
THE U. s. ARMY

Washington, July 17.-Neither
trust fed. trust clothed, nor trust
armed will the American regular sol
dier be if Secretary of War Dickin-
son can prevent. The secretary has
just issued new rule for the pur-
chase of supplies for the army. He
directs that no contract shall be en-
tered into with any corporation
which is party to trust or COM
bination in restraint of trade. Also
that no dealings be had by the de-
partment with an agent or middle
man who may be the representative
of such concern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
CURTISS SETS MARK WITH
AEROPLANE AND WINS CUP

Mineola, N Y. July IA flight Of
"a 71O miles in So minutes and 4G
seconds was made today by Glen f.
Curtiss in his aeroplane over the
Hampstead Plains course for the cup
offered by the Scientific American. In
this flight Curtiss excelled all his pre-
vious records and all American aepo-
plane records for the year.
Curtiss feared he might lose the
Scientific American prize. he failing to
comply with the conditions requiring
that the aeroplane shall not only soar
25 kflometers over the measured course
but also land within 800 meters of
the starting point. Curtiss failed to
meet the condition through fear he
had not sufficient gasoline to carry
him to the starting point
Gets the Prize.
Later the judges decided Curtiss
had complied with all terms of the
competition. He will win the Scien-
tific American cup. The flight, al
though made at an early morning
hour, was witnessed by crowd of
nearly 1000 people.
Curtiss rose easily and circled the
course at a variety of attitudes which
showed he had the machine well in
hand. At times the speed increased
to 45 miles per hour but the average
for the whole distance was 2S IA
miles. At no time did he rise above
60 feet and most of the time he sped
along within 3 or 90 feet of the
ground.
Encounters Wind.
At the beginning of the Goth round
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
SECOND SON RULES
Old Shah of Persia Dethroned
and Heir Is Elevated to
His Place.
WITH REGENT APPOINTED
Russia Prepares to Protect the Re-
tired Ruler by Force of Arms,
if Necessary.

Teheran, July 1.-THE national
assembly, composed of the chief
mujtehids and the leaders of the ma
tionalist forces, yesterday proclaim
ed the crown prince, Sultan Ahmed
Mira, Shah of Persia, in the pres
ence of an immense crowd in par
lament square. Azad vi Mulk, head
of the Kajar family, was made re-
gent
me fact that the shah took refuge
in the Russian legislation is accept
ed as tantamount to his abdication
of the throne.
Both Sipahdar and Sardarasad. the
nationalist leaders, will be members
of the provisional government, which
doubtless will be composed of their
nominees.
The fighting between the main
body of combatants has ceased, but
there is much firing going on on the
part of the rough element of the
city.
COssncks to Retain Arms.
1t is apparent that an agreement
has been reached between the nation
alists and the brigade of Persian
troops called the Cossacks that has
been fighting on the side of the shah
under the command of Colonel LIak-
hoff and other Russian officers. Sip.
ahdar and Sadarasad have agreed
that the Cossacks shall retain theil
arms and continue under the com.
mand of Colonel Liakhoff
Colonel Liakhoff will in the fu
ture, however, be under the direct
orders of the minister of war. 1T is
the intention to have the Cossacks
join the nationalist troops in polio.
ing the city and hunting down ban
dts and looters. 1t is expected that
the Russian troops now at Kasvin
will return shortly to Russia, as their
presence in Teheran is not needed
Bahadur Jang, one of the chief re-
dictionaries, is with the shah at the
Russian legation.
Shah to BE Protected.
st. Petersburg, July 1.-THE Rus
sian foreign office received a dispatch
last night from NJ. Sabelin, charge
d'affaires at Teheran, which was filed
at noon, saying that the shah had
taken refuge at the Russian summer
legation at ZerZende. The shah was
accompanied by his wife and one OF
his sons and small party of loyal
adherents, and his action was in ac-
cordance with an arrangement pre-
viously worked out by the Russian
and British legations.
M. Sabelin Immediately informed
the British diplomatic representa-
| tive of the shah's arrival and con
vey of sepoys was forthwith dispatch.
ed to Zerzende. During the shah's
stay at that place protection will be
furnished by joint detachment OF
Cossacks and sepoys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
FAIL TO CONVICT
DETROIT DOCTOR
Jury Trying Man Who Shot Nephew
for LiasiOn With Wife Fails
to Reach Agreement.

Detroit, July 1.-THE jury in the
murder trial of DR.. C. X. Boyajian. who
shot and killed his nephew. Harooton
Gostonian. disagreed and was dis
charged early today.
The jury stood eight for conviction
and four for acquittal ON all the 10
ballots taken. Boyajian shot Gostan.
ian while the latter and Mrs. Boya-
jian were being arraigned in police
court on a statutory charge which had
been preferred against them by Boya-
jian. Insanity was the doctors de-
fense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
EARTHQUAKE IN
GREECE WRECKS
MORE VILLAGES

Athens, July 17-There was another
earthquake in the province of Ellis to-
day. Six people were killed and IS
injured in the villages of Opouisistt.
and Damiza. Practically all the houses
at the former place collapsed. The
population of the stricken villages are
living in the open without shelter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
WANTS IOWATO HAVE
AN INCOME TAX LAW
Governor Carroll on Point of Calling
Legislature to Further the
Measure.

Des Moines, July 17.-Governor Car
roll, according to reliable reports. is
considering calling a special session
oil the Iowa Legislature for the purpose
OF adopting an amendment to the con-
st1tution authorizing an income tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

he encountered strong head wind.
Fearing his gasoline would fail be-
fore he could complete another
round he shut off the motor and de-
scended. After alighting, he found
he still had two quarts left, enough
to carry him several minutes fur
ther.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Leaders Of Both Houses
Are Slow to Talk on
the Subject.
SOME SEE VETO THREAT
Expected That His Statement
Will Have Its Effect Be-
fore Final Vote.

Washington, July II President
Taft's emphatic declaration yesterday
that he regarded the republican plat
form as meaning and the sentiment Of
the whole people as demanding "re
vision downward" eclipsed in interest
all minor and specific details of the
tariff struggle in all circles here to-
day.
See Threat to Veto.
Many read into the statement is
sued late yesterday after the delega-
tion of congressman had appealed to
the president for the maintenance of
protection upon raw materials, barely
concealed threat on the part of the
,president that if the bill reached him
in form which he regarded as un-
faithful to the promises of his party
and disobedient to the sentiment of
the mass of the people, he would
veto it.
Leaders Are Mum.
Few of the prominent members of
either house of congress would discuss
= the utterances intended for quotation
were of a perfunctory character, but
in confidence many talked freely
Some conservatives were very bitter,
and some went so far as TO say the
presidents stand meant nothing less
than the defeat of the bill altogether
Must Form New Lines.
One man said: "Now the stand-pat-
tiers will become insurgents; lines will
all have to be reformed, and nobody
can forecast the outcome"
Those less eycitable were inclined to.
the view that the president had simply
made a long foreseen move essential
TO the logic of the game" and that it
Would mean a speedy dissolution of op-
position to downward revision and the
termination of the long fight, with the
bill at last substantially as the presi-
dent has all along desired and intend
ed it should be
Expect Ii to Have Effect.
The general feeling today was the
: presidents pronouncement would inev-
itably have a profound effect if not
Immediately upon the conference COM
mittee. but in the time intervening be-
fore the final vote in the two houses
of congress.
Taft Removes Doubt.
Washington, July 17.-All doubts
as to where President Taft stands
with regard to downward revision
of the tariff were swept away yes
rterday when a statement was given
out at the White house setting forth
in detail what the president had to
say to 23 republican members of con-
gress who called to protest against
putting raw materials or the free
list.
The president in this statement de-
clared that the republican party il
committed to downward rivision,
that he has never had ally other
idea of the Chicago platform, and
that he personally has promised
downward revision to the people.
VIII President Use Veto:
This statement is interpreted in
some quarters as direct notification
to the tariff conferees that if the
measure finally agreed upon does
not constitute a material reduction
in specific duties the president will
veto it.
Dictated in third person, the state
ment concludes with this final word
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
CUTS TOWNSHIP REVENUE
Grounds for Movement Against the
New Tax Laws of State.

-NN" HsHN H1xSSSS VI 'otHtVs
A movement inaugurated by town.
ship officers in the central part of
the state is already under way for
the repeal of the revenue laws pass
ed by the last legislature and now
in effect. 1t is claimed that the re-
suit will be large diminution of
revenue. for townships. particularly
in cases where the township contains
al. or part of city or good sized
village. The department which will
be hit hardest, it is said, is the ROAD
and bridge department, which has
been generally rather poorly provid-
ed for in the past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
TAFT'S STAND FOR REVISION
DOWNWARD STIRS CAPITAL

of the presidents attitude as outlin-
ed to his callers:
He felt strongly the call of the
country for downward revision with
in the limits of the protective princi-
pie and he hoped to be able to re-
spond to that call as he heard it, as
of the country"
Stirs Members of Congress.
The presidents statement created
a decided sensation among the sena-
tors and representatives who became
acquainted with its contents at night.
Aldrich made no direct comment
upon it, but said the cOnferees had
(Continued on Page Six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
LAST BLOWOUT FOR ELKs
Grand Lodge Delegates Entertained
at Various Places.

Los Angeles, July 17.-The wind
up program of entertainments for the
grand lodge of Elks and visitors to
the annual Elks' reunion took place
at Catalina island at Arcadia and the
famous Baldwin ranch today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

SENATE-The senate was in session
only 9 minutes ,adjournipg at 12:1S p.
m. until Tuesday. In addition to the
swearing in of Senator Clay of Georgia.
the business consisted of the presenta-
tion of petitions and the Introduction
of bills of minor Importance.
HOl SE-Feverish excitement over the
baseball game scheduled between teams
representing the democratic and repub-
lican sides of the chamber was respon-
sible for a short session of the house.
Chairman TawneyS desire was to con-
clude consideration of the urgent de-
fciency appropriation bill, but strenu-
Gus pressure was brought to bear upon
him. and the speaker caused them to
agree to let the bill go over until Mon
day. The only action of Importance in
connection with the deficiency bill was
the striking out of the appropriation of
$4,000 for participation by the United
States in the Brussels exposition. At
2:44 p m. the house adjourned until
Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
AUTO|STS, FETED
Gliddenites Are Being Shown
the Sights by Minneapolis
Club.
REST THERE FOR TWO DAYS
Run from Lacrosse Proves Another
Hard One, and Several Cars
Are PenaliZed.

Minneapolis, July 17.-The Min
neapolis Automobile club gave the
Glidden tourists a full days enter
tainment starting at 8 n. M. with a
trolley tour in special cars to Min
nehaha falls. The big event of the
day is to be an Illuminated parade
of decorated cars through the streets
of the city.
Find More Rough Roads.
Minneapolis, Mimi, July IL
Studebaker No. 1923, was the first
of the ears in the Glidden race to
reach Minneapolis, arriving shortly
after 5 p. m. Others came at short
intervals and by O'Clock all had
registered.
They left Lacrosse at a. m. had
rough roads in some places hot
weather and clouds of dust to con-
tend with.
Charles ]. Glidden, founder of the
tour, said at night the racers had
made a wonderful record so far, and
expressed the opinion that the trip
will be the most successful in auto
mobile history.
zAlinneapolis.slo official TX srepEesented
by the automobile club members,
have made elaborate plans for the
entertainment of the tourists during
their two days stay here and the
program which includes every form
of entertainment known, promises to
keep the GliddeniteS busy every mo-
ment until the tour is resumed Mon
day.
The Standing of the Cars.
The revised list of the standing of
the ears follows:
GLIDDEN TROPHY.
Premier, Webb Jay 80. 0
Premier, G. l.. Hammond 0
3-Chalmers-D e roit, Will
liam Bolger ........ IA
4-Marmon, A. E. Wing. o
.5-NIarmon, w. c. harmon. 0
6-Maxwell, E. G. Gager o
7-Jewel, o. p. Bernhart. 0
S-Pierce, Teddy Day. 80. 0
9-Pierce, w. F. Winchester o
10-Glide, A. Y. Bartholomew 0
11-Thomas. Gus G. Buse.. 0
Midland, f. A Hanes -. 81
14-White, B. n. Searles :. 0
HOVER TROPHY.
1OO-Moline, c. II. Wander
WORT U
1O1-Moline, j. A. Wickle. D
1O2-Moline, w. S. Gregory. 0
103-Brush, A. A. Trinkle... "a
104-Brush, ID. B. Huss. -. *35O.7
05-Chalmers-Detro j. Ma
1heShey
I106-Hupmobile, F.. Steinman
1 w "a " II
1O7-Maxwell, c. NJ. Oldwaite
| Not announced
| 1OS-Pierce Arrow, j. S. Will
hams ..............
I109-Pierce Arrow, Charles
ScOfield o
| I11O-McIntyre, Frank Good
win Out
111-Jewell, A. p Shimp :. ca
| I112-Mason, r. w. Snyder. =. "a
113-Lexington, j. c. Moore.
| DETROIT TROPHY.
51-American Simplex, w. A.
| Wood .........
52-Chalmers-Detroit, J. NJ.
| Bend 0
52-Premier, c. Waltman. :.
*Further penalizations not an.
nounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
Busse Out of Hospital.

Chicago, July 17.-Mayor Busse, re-
Gently operated on for appendicitis,
was discharged from the hospital to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, July 17.1Eollowing Isl
summary. complied from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
JURY BREAKS WILL
Last Testament of Colonel
Thomas Smell Set Aside in
Clinton Court.
DISINHERlTED SON WINNER
Secures $75O,OOO Out of Estate which
Was Originally Valued at
$1,5OO,OOO.

Clinton. H.. July 17.-After three
hours deliberation the jury in the fam
GUS Smell case. broke the will made by
the late Colonel Thomas Smell, and by
its verdict made Richard Smell, the
jiSinherited son of the eccentric mil
lionaire, the heir to fortune of $780,
000 1t is the second time that jury
in the Dewitt county Circuit court has
found for the contestant. and has set
aside the last testament of the oct0gen-
erian, whose escapades during his de-
clinipg years brought sensational and
revolving phases to the first trial. A
motion for a new trial will be made,
and if that is denied by the court an
appeal will be perfected to the supreme
court
Niece Loses Annuity.
By the verdict, which overturns the
will in the lower courts for the second
time, Mabelle Smell Mcnamara of Kan
sas City, Mo-, loses the annuity of
$1,000 which her aged admirer pro-
yided for her in his last testament.
The estate is valued at $1,500,000
Under the will Richard Smell, son of
the erratic millionaire, was cast off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17
stirs Members of Congress.

CONTINUED on Page Six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-17

Continued on Page Seven,
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-24
Hon. R. F. hilwee Candi.
 date for Representative

In the proper column of this weeks ARGUS appears the an nouncement of Hon. k, F. Mil wee, candidate for Representa- tive,
 Judge Milwee is unquestiona- bly, one of the best known men in the county, has been assessor, sheriff, county judge and sheriff again, which proves his popular ity with the people and their faith in his ability to serve them as an officer. Judge Milwee personally is 8 most affabla gentleman. He came into state sride prominence two years in his nest successsul management and planning of Gov. Donaghey's campaign.
 Judge Milwee's aa5ition to represent the people of Monroe county in the legislature is a lauGable one and should he be
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-24
I. D. Bounds For Sheriff

In the proper column of to- days ARGUS appears the an nouncement of Tom D. Bounds as a candidate for sheriff.
 MT. Bounds, was, for several years, marshall of the city of Clarendon and his home paper, the Clarendon Sun, last week, speaks in J nest complimentary manner of his official record.
 Personally, MT. Bounds is ar afable gentleman, always eblig. ing, kind and courteous. He is always loyal to his friends, and has host of these throughout the county who. DO doubt, re joice at the opportunity of being able to show their appreciation for him at the polls.
 That MT. Bounds is well quail fled for the office and would fill the office in a most satisfactory manner should he be chosen, is without question, anG the ARGUS bespeaks for him a fair and i'm partial consideration by the vo- ters at the polls.