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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
DEvILISH SCHEME
INVOLVES GIRL In
ROBBING FATHER

Chicago, Dec. 27.-An unusual
court here today in the opening state
ment in the trial of eight Italians ac-
cused of conspiracy with a crippled
17-year-old Angelina Shiavone to rob
her father, widely known Italian
banker. In his argument, Assistant
States Attorney Fleming told the
jury Francisco Schiavone, uncle of
Angelina, three years ago told the
girl to get all the money she could
from her fathers bank and bring it
to him and he would save it for her
and when she had snug amount she
could marry his son, Michael. The
girl was employed in her fathers
bank and it is alleged her thefts ag-
gregated $4,000 before she was de-
tected. When the money from the
bank was found in her possession
last winter she told her object in
taking it and declared that being
crippled she feared she would be un-
able to marry and so had tried to
win a husband with her fathers
money.
Michael Schiavone is a lame man,
five years the senior of his cousin.
Angelina. The eight defendants to
tives of Pasquale Schiavone, the
banker.
Angelina was also indicted and
will have a trial separate from the
eight relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
zELAYA ARRIVES AT SALINA
CRUZ, EN- ROUTE TO MEXICO CITY

of General Guerrero, the Mexican gun
boat, at Salina Cruz with Zelaya and
party aboard, is not regarded as
change in the former presidents plans
AS understood here it was his purpose
at the time he left Managua to pej-
ceed to the City of Mexico and there
is no doubt that will be his destina-
tion. How long he will remain IN
Mexico, however. is not known here
The departure of Zelaya from Mica
ragua is not regarded in official circles
here as at all conclusive that he will
escape punishment for his crimes in
that country. The United States gov
ernment has never taken any steps
whatever for the apprehension of ze-
laya or to prevent his leaving the
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27

Salina Cruz, Mexico Dec. 27.--The
Mexican gunboat General Guerrero,
having Zelaya on board. who fed from
Managua Christmas eve, docked here
at o'clock this morning. Accom-
panying the former president were the
ex-minister of war and four other Mic
araguans. The gunboat arrived off
this port last night but anchored out
side the harbor until this morning.
The General Guerrero flew both
the Nicaraguan and Mexican flags.
AS it came alongside the pier crowd
made up chiefly of deck hands await
ed it. One of the number welcomed
Zelaya with a speech. Zelaya re-
remarks.
sponded with a few non-committal
Washington, Dec. 27.-The docking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
FORGETS SABBATH;
PARSON IS HUNTING
Flock Awaits While Spiritual Leader
Goes Cunning Under Misap-
prehension.

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 27.-Rev. Mr..
Mason, who conducts services at Mid
land, S. D., lost the stick on which
he cuts notches for days or forgot to
cross off the right number of days
on his calendar, and yesterday morn
ing thought it was a good day for
rabbit hunting.
He started out and after filling his
game bag went to town after groc-
cries. In the meantime, his congre-
cation had gathered for the morning
service. The postor failing to ap-
pear they got along as best they
could without his assistance.
When he came in after his groc-
cries and found all the stores closed
he began to make inquiries and did
his best to make amends for his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
CHICAGO RAILWAY MERGER
ELIMINATES MORGAN CROWD

BY the elimination of J. Pierpont
Morgan from financial interest in the
south side companies this section of
Chicago is divorced from Wall street,
and the one chief obstacle in the way
of complete consolidation, which has
been made, is eliminated at stroke.
On every hand it is predicted that
the new deal means rapid consolida-
tion of all surface and elevated sys-
TENS within the city limits.
Hammond. the natural ,ssgssstazEay u, TO
Chicago for the. ycobweb.F of thtetur-
ban lines of Indiana and Ohio, be-
comes a component part of Chicago S
traction system, with every proba-
bility at an early date of a 3 cent fare
from Hammond to the loop and ex-
tension of the transfer privilege with
in the city limits 90 the interurban
territory, and vice versa.
Leaders in Move.
The eight men who stand out
prominently in the consummation of
the deal between Chicago and Mr..
MoTgs~ and who carry practically
all of the financial end of it. are
James B. Forgan, president First
National bank; John ] Mitchell
president Illinois Trust and Savings
bank; Samuel insult. president Com
monwealth Edison company; John A
Spoor, president Union Stockyards
company; Edward Morris, president
Morris & Co; T. E. Mitten, presi-
dent Chicago City railway company
E. X Boisot, vice president First
Trust and Savings bank; Ira NJ. Cobe
vice president Assets Realization
| company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27

Chicago. Dec. 27.-FOrmal an
nouncement is made that Chicago
capital has bought out the Morgan
syndicate in the Chicago City rail-
way company-the big south side
surface system-and had consolidat-
ed this system with the Calumet and
South Chicago railway company, the
Southern Street railway company
Cthe old Bonney line on Twenty-sec-
-ontE street,, and the Hammond,
Whiting and East Chicago railway
company. The new surface system
will be known as The Chicago City
and Connecting Railways"
The deal carries an estimated to-
tai. financially, of $70,0O0.O0O-
bonds and stocks. face value of $780,
OO,OO0-according to Ira NJ. Cobe,
who was the main figure in the ne
gotiations which were completed in
New York City at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon. The mileage involved is
4O7 miles. 1t is at once the greatest
and most significant proposition
which is of record in Chicago finan-
cial history.
Meaning of Merger.
The facts of tremendous import to
the citizens of Chicago and the ter
ritory reached by the network OF
rapidly growing interUrban lines are
these:
The new company. the Chicago
Railways company-the north and
west side lines-and the Consolidated
Traction company, are now the only
three independently managed surface
companies in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
DICKINSON GUEST
OF PORTO RICO
Secretary of War and General Ed
wards Given Banquet at san
Juan Executive Mansion.

San Juan, p. R.. Dec. 27.-The
naval yacht Mayfower arrived this
morning having on board Secretary
of War Dickinson and General Ed
wards, chief of the bureau of insular
affairs. Governor Cotton, Colonel
Howe, Commander Rohrer, and sew
eraI prominent Porto Ricans receive
ed them at the landing. The town
was decorated in their honor. This
afternoon the party took an automo-
bile ride and at night an official ban
quet was given at the executive man
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
BOY is THE VICTIM OF
A MOST HIDE0US CRIME
IN WICKED PITTSBURG

coast found themselves looking over
the open ocean.
Seaweed Carried Far Inland
In Everett and Chelsea hundreds of
persons were driven from their homes
by flood resulting from the breaking
of dam gate at place known as "The
Dykes" in Chelsea. just over the Ev-
erett line.
At Lynn the tide made clean sweep
across the narrow isthmus which con-
meets Nahant with the mainland, and
for several hours that rocky peninsula
was an island The state highway was
Continued on Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
PINCHOT ARRAIGNS
SPECIAL INTERESTS

New York, Dec. 27.-GiffOrd Pin
chot, chief forester of the United
States, declared in a speech here TO-
day before a number OF prominent
publishers at the University club
that special interests have made re-
peated attacks on the United STATES
forest service and these attacks lave
increased in violence just in proper
tion as the service has offered ef-
fective opposition to predatory
wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
OLIVE BRANCH Is
OFFERED ROOSEVELT

Washington. Dec. 27.-It was an
nounced at the White house today
that Seth Bullock, United States mar
shall for South Dakota, will be reap.
pointed for another term of four
years from Jan. 13 next. Bullock
has always been known as a close
personal friend of Iteodore Roose
welt and his reappointment is saic
to be both a recognition OF what he
has done as we'll as a compliment to
the former president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
Dec. II In American History.

1799-William Wilson Corcoran, Wash
ington philanthropist, founder Of
the COrcoran art gallery, born;
died 1855.
1S45-Texas admitted to the Union.
19O6-A. J. Cassatt, president of the
Pennsylvania railroad, died; born
1899
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
GUN OR KNIFE?
CASE OF ALFONSO
King of Spain Leaves Madrid on
Mission of Mysterious
Nature.

Madrid Dec 27.-King Alfonso left
yesterday ostensibly for Andalusia on
a hunting trip. 1t is said on good
authority, however, that he really is
bound for Sanlucar to undergo an
operation Reports say his condition
is causing grave anxiety and that an
operation is imperative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
Strike settlement Blocked.

st. Paul. Dec. 27.-The efforts of
Governor Eberhart to end the switch
mems strike has apparently failed be-
cause of the refusal of the railroad
officials to agree to reinstate in their
old positions at cnce the men 20,
struck. The strike situation l.o,,es
where IT was before the cor -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:36, rises 7:20; moon rises
5:26 p. m; 3:22 p. m. moon in con
junction with Neptune, passing from
west to east of the planet; a. m.
planets Mercury and Uranus in con
junction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
.suceessor to Senator MeLaurIn.

SUCCESSOR to Senator McLaurin.
Jackson, Miss, Dec Ex-Governor
Noel today announced the appoint
ment of James Gordon of Okolona as
United States senator from Mississippi
to succeed late Senator McLaurin. The
appointment is temporary until the
Iegislature can fill the vacancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
BRYAN STARTS
FOR JAMAICA
MUCH IMPROVED

= Miami, Fla, Dec. 27.-William Jen-
nlngs Bryan left here yesterday for
hnlghts Key. going thence to Jamaica,
Wnere ne y4Il join his family. He was
lGrsatly iznproved in health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
ROCK ISLAND
ON RAMPAGE
Jumping of Common Stock Con-
stitutes Sensation of the
Day.
RUMoRS OF A CORNER
Director Declares Controlling Inter-
est Not Responsible for Spec
taCuIar Advance.

New York, Dec. 27-Common stock
of the Rock Island company sold up
to $50 a share within five minutes of
the opening of the stock exchange this
morning after closing at 491a last Fri
day. The stock suddenly relapsed to
81. Floor traders assert that there
must be a corner in the stock. The
high figure was reached on sales of
about 10000 shares.
After heavy trading Rock Island
dropped to 80. A director in the Rock
Island declared the controlling inter
ests had nothing TO do with the spec
tacular advance and expressed the
opinion that some one has been seTf1
ing something he did not own"
Unsettled the Market.
The market became quickly unset
tied through fears of consequences of
bear panic in Rock Island. Southern
Pacific after opening up one point ran
off four points below Friday. Anal
gamated COPIED dropped back 3-S
under Fridays closing and there was
general unloading of securities, caus-
| ing acute weakness. The loss in
Pennsylvania reached 21a in the first
half hour, Reading 3-S, L. S. Steel !,
Union Pacific 115 and American
Smelling points.
One Subject of Discussion.
Trading in Rock Island common
stock in the first II minutes approXi-
mated 100000 shares. The Rock ISL
and episode was the one subject Of
discussion in the financial district 1t
was intimated an investigation proba-
/ bly, would be made by the governors
of the stock exchange. The report
current on the stock exchange floor
was that the clerk handling an order
for 1000 shares made an error and
made It read 10000 shares. The best
opinion obtainable in all financial and
brokerage circles was that a short In
terest had been caught in a carefully
laid trap. the springing of which was
only possible because of the absence oi
several larger operators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
SENATORS START
BACK FROM COLON

coion' Dec, 27.-Five American
.,sI senator's who passed a few days q,
sne istnmus informing themselves on
sanal matters sailed f.,r home Ia~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
SHIP SINKS IN
STORMS SWEEP
Most Severe Blizzard in Years
Extends from Ohio to the
Atlantic.
ALL TRAFFIC Is TIED UP
Gale Drives Terrific Tide Into NIassa-
chusetts Bay-LOss Is
Enormous.

Boston. Dec. 27.-Masses of wreck
age apparently from the five masted
schooner Davis Palmer of Boston
were found on the beach at Hull today
and it is believed the vessel struck
one of the outer lodges of the harbor
during the storm and went to pieces
with the loss of all on board, II men.
Five million dollar loss is the esti-
mate made today of the havoc wrought
in and around Boston by the blizzard
which yesterday swept New England
and drove a record tide over the coast.
Washington. Dec. 27.-On account of
the uncertain traffic conditions due to
the storm, President Taft has cancelled
his engagement TO dine tonight in New
York city with Andrew Carnegie and
to speak before the American Histori-
cal association in Carnegie hall.
Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-Reports re
ceived early today showed five persons
lost their lives during the storm, most
of the deaths occurring during the
height of the storm Christmas night
and Sunday morning. and in each case
uedlH WAS uttG " GAIduoblOu.
New York, Dec. 27.-Hard work all
night by thousands of men on the
streets broke the tie-up caused by the
greatest December storm in years in
this vicinity. While delayed incoming
trains are still reported on some rail
roads and surface car traits is by no
means normal, the acute phase of the
congestion caused by the 10-inch snow
fall was a thing of the past this morn
ing.
Grim Winters Sweep.
Boston. Mass, Dec 27-Grim winter
swept into New England yesterday on
the wings of a northeast storm with
such, terrific energy as to cause great
damage, much suffering and a few
deaths.
The gale drove a tide into Massa-
chusetts bay, which nearly equaled that
of the famous storm of 1851, the wet
snow prostrated wires, telephone, tele-
graph, electric light and trolley, and
railroad trains were stalled. Three
persons lost their lives in Everett and
| Chelsea by the sudden rise of the tide
From midnight until late yesterday
| the storms destructive powers were
unusually extensive and severe. Its
center was somewhere off Nantucket
but the gale swept over the greater
| portion OF New England and was ac
companied by heavy fall of snow.
Tidal Wave browns Three
The gale rolled a wave along the
coast which in some places reached 2
! height of over IA feet above low water
mark. and has only been exceeded. ac
cording TO local records, by that which
swept the coast at the time that Minot's
! light was destroyed in April, 1851.
In Boston the tide went across At
| lantic avenue on the water front, and
| filling hundreds of cellars, caused al
estimated damage of over 81. 900 600.
In Everett, Cornelius Harl1in and hi:
wife were caught in their beds anC
overwhelmed by the flood, while al
infant child lost it's life in Chelsea
under similar conditions. In many
places along the coast persons were
taken from their homes in boats, hun
dreds of summer cottages were under
| mined, bulkheads were destroyed anC
x,<.uous It,rfrlrx <.rx.,<, f,-<,~. 1.z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27

of the records on the United States
on Thursday, Nov. %, and the follow
ing day Mrs. Cook, who knew nothing
more about her husbands Whereabouts
than l did, moved to New York.
Next day, the 27th, we received our
first word from DR.. Cook. 1t came in
the form of a letter postmarked To-
ronto, Ont. TO Mrs. Cook. In it he
told her to meet him in Europe at
once If the hounds are still pursuing
YOU he said. put my original records
in a safety deposit box and leave the
key with Wake; if they are not fol-
lowing you bring the records with you.
My life is of more Importance than
the polar matter, which can wait if
necessary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
Midwinter Mad Dog in Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. PA mad dog this
morning created a panic on the street
and before it was killed had bitten
three men, Their injuries are said 20
he alarming z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27

shortcomings by giving the congrega-
tion a rousing evening service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27

Maximum temperature in "a hours,
IA; minimum, 8. Temperature at a.
M, 3 above. Precipitation, none.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles. River
frozen. Relative humidity, at Z p. m.
So, at a. m. "a.
]. NJ. SHERIER, local forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
Don't Know where Cook Is.

Il did not like the tone of the letter
and said So I all along urged upon
the doctor the necessity of getting his
all possible dispatch. Therefore l re-
turned them to Mrs Cook who had
given them to me for safe keeping
when her husband disappeared. with
the suggestion that they be immedi-
ately sent to Lonsdale at Copenhagen
sailed for Europe. I supposed she had
previously mailed the records, but
later on | discovered that she had
changed her mind and had taken them
with her After she had sailed l re-
ceived an inquiry from Cook. who then
was in Europe, for his wife's where
abouts. which l communicated to him.
l have not heard from him since theu,
directly or indirectly, and l have no
idea where he is now"
The last that Wake heard from
Cook was when. on Dec. 10, he re-
ceived a telegram from him from
Lisbon, where Cook was staying at
the Central hotel. The message was
signed Fred Hunter. 1t said: Where
is Marie?" This was an inquiry about
Mrs. Cook. who was to take the orig
inaI records to her husband. She was
on the ocean at that time and Wake
cabled her her husbands address as
soon as she landed. Where Mrs. Cook
now is Wake refused to state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-27
WAKE DENOUNCES COOK
after STICKING To LAST:
SAYS DOCTOR DUPED HIM
THE WEATHER

Slightly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
warmer tonight, with lowest tempera
ture 10 or Is degrees above zero.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-01-19
rs sPERRY SEES KING
American Admiral Received
by Emmanuel.
VICTOR PRAISES OUR TARs
Monarch Also Thanks BattIeship Off
GERS for Rushing Aid to District
Stricken by observation-disclosures
Welt Is Toasted at Banquet.

Rome, Jan. liking Victor En-
manuel received Rear Admiral Charles
s. Sperry in private audience at the
Quirinal palace yesterday. His maj
esty conversed in English for more
than half an hour regarding the voy-
age of the fleet, which he regarded as
a most remarkable achievement. He
had followed it's movements even to
details.
The king expressed his deep appre-
citation for what America had done for
Italy in sympathy and relief for those
who had suffered in the earthquake.
The Italian people would never forget
the unanimous manifestation of the
American government and the Ameri-
can nation down to the humblest citi-
zens. His majesty alluded to the en-
ergy and ability shown by Mr.. Girls
com, the American ambassador, in
promptly sending succor to the spot.
Presents Staff to King.
Rear Admiral Sperry, after the
private audience, presented his staff
to the king, composed of Commodore
Albert w. Grant, Paymaster Samuel
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-01-19
EVER WATCHFUL.
A Little Care Will Save Many Cresco
Readers Future Trouble.

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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-01-19

MCGOWAN, Lieutenant Commander
Simon P. Fullinwider and Lieut.. Dan
lei W. Wurtsbaugh. The king talked
with each one and expressed his pleas
ure at being able to meet them.
Admiral Mirabello, the Italian min
lister of marine, took occasion at a
dinner given by Ambassador and Mrs.
Griscom in honor of Rear Admiral
Sperry to voice the feeling of the
Italian nation towards the American
people and the American navy. Sew
eral distinguished officers of the ltal-
ian navy were present, and besides
Rear Admiral Sperrv and his staff
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-01-19
cARDENto KING is SENTENCED
Embezzer is Given a Term of From
10 to IA Years.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 15.-Cardenio
Flavius King, formerly financial agent
and broker, who maintained palatial
offices in Boston and New York, and
who for a short time was publisher of
a daily paper here, was Wednesday sen
fenced by Judge Schofield in the SUI
perior criminal court to serve term
of not less than. ten and not more than
fourteen years at hard labor in the
state prison at Charlestown.
The sentence followed a dramatic
statement by King, in court, during
which he reviewed the story of his
life, his flight from Boston, and his
travels in England, France and Cey-
lon. He declared that he was limo.
cent of any wrong intent in any of his
acts and in closing his address he &C
cused Thomas w. Lawson of secretly
fighting him and bringing him to finan
cial ruin.