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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
RECORD PROGRESS IN ACRICUL LTURAL
EDUCATION MADE BY UNITED STATES

Washington, Sept. 25.-Never in the
history OF the world has there been
such progress made in agricultural ed
ucation as in the United States during
the past II years. This is the conclu-
sion of Dick J. Crosby, specialist in
agricultural ducatiOn for the depart
ment Of agriculture. in n report issued
today.
Last Year Notable.
During the past year, Crosby points
out, there has been a rapid and healthy
growth in all phases of agricultural ed
ucatiOn. the year being noteworthy for
attention given to providing facilities
for graduate study in agriculture. to
the reorganizing and strengthening of
college courses, and TO multiplying op-
pOrtunities for acquiring secondary
and elementary instruction in this
subject.
Great Growth shown.
In 1897 the total income of land
grant colleges aggregated only So
100000. Today it is S1S,OO0.OOO The
property of these institutions was then
valued at SOL 900. .OOO and now it is
$10G,000,000. Then there were less
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
FREE MATERIALS in GERMANY
a BIG AID TO SHIP BUILDING

DUTY. Section u. Materials neces-
sary for building, repairing or equip
ping sea or Ti.er vessels with the eX-
ceptiOn of cabin and kitchen requisites.
This privilege does not apply to pleas
ure boats for river or lake navigation,
which are subject to such special reg
ulations as shall be issued by the
Bundesrath''
May Find Object Lesson.
The United States may find an o6-
ject lesson in Germany's experiment
if an attempt is ever made to revive
shipbuilding in America. The placing
of shipbuilding materials on the free
list. or even real revision downward
of the rates on such materials, would
appear to be a method less burden
some on the people for helping Amer
lean shipping and shipbuilding to its
feet. than that of ship subsidy. The
German solution entails no hardship
on the taxpayer. while a ship subsidy
is in effect Il donation of the peoples
money to the steamship companies
German manufacturers in general
are not very enthusiastic about the
benefits of high protection. Many COM
plants are found in the annual reports
of the German chamber of commerce.
1t is asserted in the reports of guil1s
and corporations published by the Ber
lin chamber of commerce that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
$500 Fine for killinq Tramp.

Hartford, Conn. Sept. 25.-Karl
Wolf, 76 years old. bent and infirm.
presented a pitiable spectacle when
he appeared before Judge l.. F. Bur
pee in the superior court yesterday.
charged with manslaughter in killing
Michael Burns. Burns was Il tramp
whom Wolf caught stealing his
grapes and stoning his dogs at his
home in the suburbs. Yielding to
the plea for lenity in the circum-
stances, the judge let the man off
with a fine of $500 and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
WAS KILLING A FEW
OF THE RAzORBACKS
EX-DeteCtive Interrupted at Pleasant
Diversion and Himself Bites
the Dust.

Hot Springs, Ark, Sept. 25.-For-
mer City Detective Charles Potts,
who n month ago shot and seriously
wounded Secretary Ray Gill of the
State Fair association, was shot and
killed early today by Police Officers
LangfOrd and Kincannon. when he
resisted arrest Potts, it is asserted
by bystanders, after taking the un-
loaded shotgun from a returning
hunter announced he had shot a
"RaZorback ArkanSan' and would
kill a few more before leaving for
his former home in Kansas City
When officers attempted to take him
into custody Potts made a demonstra-
ton with the unloaded gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
M0ORS SAID TO BE
SUING FOR PEACE
Spain, However, VIII Demand Full
Indemnity for Expenses i'm
the War.

Madrid. Spain. Sept 25.-An official
dispatch from Beni Sicar territory,
which was occupied by Spanish We'd
nesday. says that the main body OF
the enemy IS suing for peace and hos
tilties nave been suspended.
Being assured Of the policy of non
interference of other powers in tho
matter Mulai Hafd's protest against
Spains occupancy of Riff territory
Morocco, it is understood that Spain,
using the precedent OF 1893. intends
to demand the payment Of indemnity
covering the cost OF military opera
tions in Africa and to occupy territory
around Melilla until the indemnity is
paid. or the sultan provides sufficient
troops TO maintain order III the Rim
country. Spain will also ask the
powers to compel the Moroccan for
eign board to respect the clause of the
Algcciras convention prohibiting the
sale of arms and ammunition at Mo-
Ioccan ports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25

much-praised German system fails ut
terly to help the native manufacturer
who. though projected at home, IS
rapidly losing ground in nearly all
foreign markets. The wooden manu-.
facturcrs declare that export to Amer
lea, France, Austria. Hungary. Sweden.
Denmark and Russia is rapidly bccom-
ing impossible. The retaliatory tariffs
against Germany are so high that ex-
port is described as almost impossible.
Prices Gradually Rise.
The Prussian Civil Servants club
at Breslau has issued statistics show
ing that since 1896 there has been a
rise in price varying from to 10 per
cent on books. to 60.3 per cent on
woolen goods generally, and from 4
per cent to 50 per cent on various ar
ticles of food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
A DIRICIBLE is
BLOWN UP;F0UR
FRENCHMEN DIE

Moulins, France, Sept. 25.-The
French dIrigible balloon, Republique.
exploded in the air five miles from
here this morning and was- wrecked.
Four men on board were killed, Cap
tain Marchal. Lieutenant Chaure and
Sub-Lieutenants Vincenor and Reux.
The Republique left LaPalisse at z
this morning and passed over Moullns
at 8 at an altitude of 400 feet appar-
emily under perfect control. without
warning the airship exploded when at
a height Of over 800 feet. The
wrecked envelope and car fell TO tho
ground and the four men on board
were crushed to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
MAGNETIC STORM or GREAT
INTENSITY BLOCKS WIRES

to suggest the religious character Gf
the building. The presidents appeal
to the patriotism OF the people, his
congratulations on their evidences of
prosperity, and the fact that they were
law abiding and determined that every
community of which they were a part
should be a lawful community, called
forth loud cheers. Mr.. Taft declared
he had intended to speak but five mil-
utes. His reception was so cordi1l.
however. that he spoke for nearly half
an hour.
From Provo, where he was Officially
welcomed to Utah by Governor Spry,
Senators Smoot and Sutherland and
others, the president came to Salt
Lake City, arriving at 4:30 p. m, TO
remain until Sunday noon.
BnIIinGer and President Meet.
The arrival of the president deval-
Oped an incident in the Ballinger-
Pinchot controversy which was ex-
tremely interesting to those who saw
it. Secretary Ballinger came with the
president At Provo word was re-
ceived that Chief Forester Pinchot had
arrived in Salt Lake and would meet
the presidential party there. When
the train stopped Mr.. PinchOt was It
the foot of the rear platform steps of
the presidents car with Senator Borah
of Idaho.
"Why, hello, Pinchot." called the
president, extending his hand 10 grasp
that of the chief forester.
How are you?" be added. 81 am
Mr. PinchOt responded cordially.
Then the president greeted Senator
BoTah with Hello. Bill. old fellow.
how are you? | am mighty glad 20
see you
Several other members of his party
followed the president and then came
Secretary Ballinger Mr. Pinchot was
standing directly beside Senator
Borah
Pass without Speaking.
Mr.. Ballinger greeted Senator Borah
with a hand shake, but apparently he
recognized no one else in the vicinity.
Neither he nor Mr.. Pinchot made any
effort to speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
Heney Wins the Place.

San Francisco, Sept. 25.-Superior
Judge Muraskey yesterday sustained
the demurrer of Francis ]. Heney to
the petition of Charles Fickert for
a recount of ballots cast in the re-
cent primary election for the demo-
Graf ticket. According to the count
made by the election commissions
Heney received the democratic NOM
ination for district attorney by a
few votes. Fickert, who is the re-
publican nominee, asserted that a re-
count would show that he and not
Heney had been given the democratic
Endorsement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
HAVING QUIET DAY
President Taft Attends Only
Half q Dozen Functions
at Salt Lake.
AND HAS A GAME OF GOLF
Stop at Utah Capital Regarded as a
ReSt-DeIiVerS an Address at
Mormon Temple.

Salt Lake City, Sept. 24.-President
Taft is spending the day in compara-
tive quiet in Salt Lake The days
program began with breakfast with
200 citizens at the Commercial club.
This was followed by an organ recital
in the Mormon tabernacle arranged
especially in honor of the president
Has Game of Golf.
After the recital the president was
driven to the salt air bathing resort
on the shores of Great Sale lake for
luncheon. Te then drove to the Coun-
try club for a game of golf Tonight
the president will be the guest OF
honor at a dinner at the Alta club and
later will hold a reception.
Speaks I'm Temple.
Salt Lake City, Sept. 25.-President
Taft yesterday added a Mormon tenn
pie to the long list of religious edific IS
in which he has made addresses. Not
long ago, in a Jewish tabernacle at
PittsbuIg, Mr.. Taft declared he was
no stranger in the pulpit. and emu IL
Grated his different experiences in de
nOminational churches
Yesterdays experience was entirely
new. 1t was at Provo. 40 miles south
of Salt Lake, the home of Senator
Reed Smoot. where it is said so per
cent of the residents are Mormons,
that the president faced probably the
most effervescently enthusiastic audi
ence of his ten days of travelling 10
the west
There was nothing in the program
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
Unusual Phenomena Com
pIeteIy Ties Up TeIe-
graph Service
OVER WHOLE COUNTRY
Aurora BoreaIiS Supposed to Be
SOurCe-LightS Lamps,
Blows Fuses.


Chicago, Sept. 25.-Vi6lent electrical
earth currents, believed to eI1anate
from the Aurora Borealis, today dis,
turbed telegraph service over the en-
tire country and for a time stiTled
instruments in the Offices of the tele-
graph companies. While the drift Of.
the currents was noticeable in cities
from San Francisco to Omaha. through
Chicago. Cleveland and Pittsburg TO
New York and was apparently to the
east, its strength was little more pro-
nounced in one section of the country
than another
At StandsfIu at 7nO.
Currents were first felt at o'clock
this morning and Increased in inten-
sity for two hours. reaching the heav-
lest wave at 7:1O n. m. when all tele-
graph activities were at a standstill.
The force of the disturbing currents
was so great fuses were blown out and
resistance lamps lighted up brilliantly.
Normal at 10.
Shortly after currents began TO
subsije and Intermittent service was
resumed. Conditions at 10 o'clock be-
came normal.
SeVerest since 1891.
Washington, Sept. 25-The seveTest
storm recorded at the Chel-
t'Hurn, Md, magnetic observatory of
.s. coast and geodetic survey since
1901 rJde It's appearance on the in
=tituion's instruments today The dis
.Irbance extended throughout the
country and put telegraph wires al
most entirely out Of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
CARS CRASH WITH
LOSS OF TWO LIVES
Serious Street Car Accident Takes
Place in Dies MOines-Many
Hurt, Some Fatally.

Des Moines. Iowa, Sept. 25.-W;l-
liam Kizer of Des Moines was killed
and many hurt, some probably fatally,
when an interurban car from Boone
struck a Des MOines street car near
the Highland park bridge in this city
early today. Kizer was conductor on
the street car. The motorman had
both legs cut off and died later in a
hospital The accident occurred on a
trestle at the end Of a bridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
Hanged Smoking a Cigaret.

Reno, New, Sept. 25.-Calmly
smoking cigaret and with the stole
ism proverbial of his race, George
Williams, the Indian murderer of
Barney Griffen, and James Connors,
prospectors, at Stimie, New, in 1907,
was hanged at the state prision at
Carson yesterday. The execution was
witnessed by Governor Dickerson.
Williams confessed the crime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
FOREIGN LETTER NO. is.
BY TAV

Especial Correspondence of The Argus }
Hamburg. Germany. Sept. 12-
There is one industry in this high pro-
lection country that is growing as if
by magic. 1t is the shipbuilding in
dustry.
While the woolen manufactures,
the carpet weavers and other German
manufacturers are giving up lamen.a-
tons because of falling off in their
foreign business. the shipbuildars have
no word OF complaint The capacity
of the German shipyards is taxed 10
the utmost. OF course there is a rea-
SON.
Materials Come Free.
When protective duties were intro
.duced into Germany. it was decided
to permit the Importation of materials
to be used in the construction OF ships
free of duty
Germany's shipbuilding doesn't be
gin to approach in magnitude that Of
its rival, Great Britain. although II
creasing at an extraordinary pace ev
cry year.
The provision Of the German tariff
which has placed Germany next tC
Great Britain in shipping and shin
building reads as follows:
GOODS ADMITTED FREE OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
PIRATES TAKE PHILIPPINE
REVENUE CUTTER, is REPORT

Washington. Sept. 25.-Inquiries are
being made today by the insullr bu-
"eau of the war department regarding
he report from Manila that the rev
enue cutter SoIa was captured by
Moro pirates and the crew of If mur-
Tered. No official advices have been
received yet at the war department
The soro is the only small craft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
METEORS HAIL
UPON HONOLULU

Honolulu. Sept. 25.-A phenomenal
rain of meteors filling the skies over
this city last night caused much eX-
citement and alarm among the people.
The fall began at 1885. Although
most of the heavenly vistants fell into
the sea, it is believed some of them
struck land on this island Observes
counted over 40 meteors that fell into
the sea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
ILLINOIS BANK Is
WRECKED BY ROBBERS

Mount Vernon, ILL.,, Sept. 25.-The
bank at BlufOrd was wrecked by bur-
glars early today with dynamite, de-
molishing the safe and building. The
entire deposits are thought to have
been taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
CUT IN NEBRASKA
EXPRESS RATE STANDS

Lincoln Neb., Sept. 25.-The su-
preme court of Nebraska today upheld
the Sibley act, which made a fiat cut
of % per cent in express rates in Ne
braska
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
POWDER
Mill BLOWS UP

Peoria, Ill, Sept. 25.-The Buckeye
powder mill at Edwards Station was
blown up this afternoon. One man
vas killed and several others injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
Had Four Wives.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept Pa.
Milton Musser. aged 40. assistant his
torian of the Mormon church. and one
of the early pioneers of Utah is dead.
He had four wives. and was the father
of 80 children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
On Official business.

which is used in Philippine waters by
the revenue authorities.
On Official business.
According to unofficial advices re-
ceived here from Manila the Sora was
carrying J. l.. PerIine, collector of the
port of Balaboa. to Sandakan, British
North BoneO, on official business. and
since it left port no news has been re-
ceived from it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25

than 1000 students in agricultural
schools. Now there are over 14,OO0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
illuminate mt Night.

The Half Moon and ClermOnt will
remain at the foot of One Hundred
and Tenth street until Wednesday.
Tonight the participants in the days
parade will go over the same route
while the river will be gorgeOusly
illuminated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
Are the whole Show.

The Half Moon and ClermOnt were
the entire show Lieutenant Lam of
the Dutch navy, costumed as the dis
coverer, was a conspicuous figure in
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16
RIDERS ARE
READY FOR BIG
RACE TONIGHT

The Kramer-Clarke match will De
the third race on the card at the Nelo-
drome tonight, and it is so arranged
that 1t will be completed in plenty OF
time to allow both riders to start IN the
five-mile professional open with which
the meet will close. Kramer and Clarke
are resting UP today and each is conf
lent of victory. Most of the betting
has been made with Kramer the favor
lite, but the consensus of opinien is that
the affair will require three heats.
Clarke is apt to have the advantage
of the first heat because there will be
a pacemaker. This will require both
men to go right along and Kramer
won't have an opportunity to o~utjockey
Clarke, which he can easily do.
Should Clarke take the first neat
won't suffer much for the American cham
pion is IA great man to come back. and n
defeat IN one heat always makes him ride
second will mean Q third and then the
question of pace will depend on the toss
of a coin. Should Clarke win the toss and
select a pacemaker it will mean that
Kramer will be obliged to ride. around the
Australian and whether he can do it or
not is the problem now (agitating the fans.
Everything at the track is ready for the
match. The new lights have all been
placed, and Manager Chapman is ready
to hold his tape for the big race. This is
the first time on record IN this section
that cyclists have bacu obliged to breast
the tape and considerable interest has
been lent to this end Of IL. The Australian
pursuit, the one-mile invitation and hve.
mile open for the professionals. with all
the stars in, and the one-mile open and
quarter-mile handicap for the amateurs
presages some rare sport and an auspieious
beginning for the night meets.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16
Woodruff Stable Represented by
Gelding Adm0rell-List
of Entries.

S. Murray, Goshen, n. Y. Nettie Potter.
b. m. George st. Clair. B. a. Buckley
Southport. Conn; Miss Arlon. br; m.
Arion-Black Ide, B. A Buckley, SOUTH
port, Conn; Little Ankatra, b: g Little
Frank-Dafsy Wood, Edward Muller. ia
maica, y. Y; Borelii, b.. e. Boreal-Ln-
einda Princeton. ]. H Phillips. BROOKLYN
N. Y; Manuella, b. m. Austral-Peppina.
F.. F. Han. Washington. D. G. Prince
Welchmore, b. h. cecillian Prince-Gar
more. H. s. Schmoyer. Allentown, Pa
Good Goods. b. e., Insanity-Ometta. John
3. Buchanan. Newtown5 Pa; Red Eoss,
windsor. Conn. Frank A, b. b.. Coast
man, NJ. L. Newton. South Windsor.
Conn; HE Boy. b. e.. Smith Avenue sta
bles. Troy. n, Y; King Philip, bf. g.
Axletree-Ette f.. Smith Avenue Stables.
Troy, y. Y; Sovereign Boy, III. w. De-
lany. Hartford, Conn; Soprano. b: M,
observation-disclosures. Woody Hill Stock Farm,
Salem, y. Y; Edna. b. N. Betonica-
Edith c. Hill, Woody Hill Stock Farm;
Salem. n. ". Emoiene. b. M, Mansfield
Medium-Helen. E. A. Atkinson. Columbus
n. J.: Lady Bonanza 70. NJ. Bonanza
w. H. Coville, Newark. N. j.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16
WATSON AND BURNS
HAVE FAST BOUT,

libby watson, the former los cham
pion of Australia who is now under the
wing OF George Carroll, the we'll known
Elizabeth sporting man, put up a great
fight last night at Browns against
frankie Burns, of Jersey City, in a six
round fight that made a MT WITH me
powerful wallops. but the Australian
could stand a beating and was always
mixing things.
In the third round Frankie had libby
In bad shape for a few minutes from
swings to the Jaw that had his
head on hinges. but ne could not finish
the game foeigner Ttbby had trouble
several times during the mill.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16
WESTERN GOLF
epp ~. r
CLUBS COMPETE
FOR MORRIS CUP

CHICAGO. June ls.- Western golfers
today united in doing honor 10 fne
memoir of Tom Morris. the grand Oh
man of golf, by simultaneous cofare-nr
tition on the links of praeiicslly al thea !
prominent clubs IN the Western G5i
Association for the silver cur pres
sented BY Peter Dawon, Of GassoNs
Scotland. The club team Of eight mem
bers. % years Of .age Or oxsr. psdtail
turns in the best score at match rlas-
IS holes against par-viE win he Gus
tody of the "Tom Morris troph. alfff
The mex birthday Of the famous vet
eran of st. andrews ~
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16

In the third Savage caught damn WITH
some fearful wallops under the near,
and Stanley Ketchers former punching
also aas in bad shape from the jabs OF the
Orangeite. In the fourth Mann missed
q right swing that might have done nam.
are. but when he sailed In again he was
Quickly stopped with a left jab that
Savage was able to get home every uine
he tried. The first rough work OF the
bout vas eyiden n,,nah IN the Mann h,nn rog with M a
straight left, scored several times, ana
Savage tried for several rights 70 tne Jaw
that would have ended matters II ,n ~
out of range.
sava &c jabbed Mann twice on the nose
at the opening. Of the sixth, and that m o,aht
10 the law. and followed 1t up with q
right under the heart, and Mann reeled
md held on. Mann hit short TO tne
the bell jim landed a straight left. Savage
nsxt round aDiv and had Mann in bad shape,
MAKER The only good punch. of Mann
In this session WAS a left jab. In the
eighth Savage caught Charlie with a mum
Der Of lefts and rights to the snort rsps,
end was gradually wearing tne iiushs
Frisco boxer down.
The ninth found Mann in distress. After
sparring in the centre of the ring savage
sent over his right crashing to the Jaw
and az Mann was falling tried da ag an,
Ing, and refused to let go. After Referee
Brown separated them, Savage again
reeied Mann around the ring with rights
TO the Jaw, and he tried to get In the
finishing punch Just before the bell Mann
went to the floor. Working like a bull.
Brown tried 70 force Mann AWAY in the
unavaiIing. and he would jump up and
try ~strennously to force Mann aside. JIM
dropped Mann n number of times ana
sent him reellng around. but could not get
loose for the knockout. Several times dur
ing the fight both men were wrestied to
the floor.
Both Presidents Pulliam and Johnson he
i,eve Il may be necessary before another
baseball season has started to enact a law
making It compulsory for umpires to eXpei
from the field players using profane Ian
guage In their conversations. with. each
other. 1t is natural for athletes in the
heat of battle to engage IN warm arguments
with each other. This is part Of the gene.
Buf when evenly matched clubs meet. clubs
which are fighting for the same position
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16

1t looks like Hyland will he 10 70 8 over
Cross. Several Of the Frisco sports VIII
took a peek at Leach In his training quar-.
tiers. with Lotus. returned to town willing
TO wager oil Hysnd. Cross's style doesn't
look rood 10 them, and, again. they know
Hyland can so a route. while Cross mas
n,.~er gone over ten rounds. Many Of the
''newsies'' around Park row are betting
against the New Yorker.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-16

in the race. or clubs between which A bit
ter rivalry exists. there is a tendency on
the part of the opposing players TO employ
p~rofai.e appellations in their conversations
back and forth, and oftea these converse
tons are not carried OF in whispers. The
result is that people who have paid their
good money to see the clubs play the
offended by hearing oaths, expletives ano
other things not Intended for their ears,
but reaching them, nevertheless.