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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus)
Washington, Dec. 14.--Eleven per
cent is the amount Of increase in the
cost of living during the last year.
This figure represents the average
increase in cost of 96 commodities.
President Taft felt called upon to
speak of the high cost of living in
his recent message to congress. but
did not deal in figures. The figures
cited are authentic, having just been
issued by Bradstreet's, and it is not
unlikely that the president was in
possession of them when he wrote
his message. The president pointed
to the great increase in the money
supply Of gold as the prime cause Of
the enormous advance in the cost Of
living, and did not blame hig far,f
rates for any portion of the il : hse
Labor Has Asked More.
Marked advances in the la ear
nave taken place in breadstuffs. Ss-
visions. livestock, hides and leather
ard textiles. One of the noticeable
effects of increased cost of living has
beon the forced demand of labor for
higher wages. Wages, however, have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. Dec. 1G.-FOllowing Is a
summary of the proceedings Of the two
houses of congress yesterday, taken
from the official records:
SENATE-The senate was not IN ses-
sion Yesterday.
HOUsE-The Esch BILL requiring rail-
roads TO make fun monthly reports 20
the interstate commerce commission.
and a measure giving the commission
power to compel railroads to prov ide
uniform equipment FOR their cars. were
passed. Opposition developed to the
section OF the EsCh bill prohibiting the
use in any action brought for damages
OF the reports furnished by the rail
roads. Chairman Mann urged that the
section be allowed 20 remain IA the bill
give the commission the fullest infOr-
nation OF accidents. All amend mcnfs
to the section were defeated. The meas
ure becomes effective At once. Tho
Mann Panama canal bill WAS reported
b. the committee Cs interstate and for
eign commerce and was the subject %
general debate The provision for abol-
ishment OF the isthmian canal commits
sion and the Capitalization OF respon-
sibilitN for the construction OF tho
canal and the government Of tho canal
zone under the president. IN director
general. aroused opposition. Mr.. Harri-
son OF New York charged that former
President Roosevelt had usurped au-
thorify in the canal zone he did NOT
pcsseFs hfr. Olmstesd OF Pennsylvania
and Mr.. Mann defended ar. Rocsovelt.
Mr. Sterling Of illinois and Mr. Parker
OF New Jersey attacked the section or
the gu gsi"tns e. s1s ,no1S.S ~ tSn Rowsr
beFup. AZ 5:s5 y. m. the house ad-
1onrned-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Gus devices have been submitted to
the league by inventors to replace the
spike. but the most acceptable substi-
tute seems to be no substitute at all,
but an antidote. This is in the shape Of
a sort of armored stocking designed by
President Shibe of the Athletics for
the purpose of protecting basemen
from the spikes of base runners. These
stockings are not nearly as cumber-
some as the shin guards worn by
catchers, but are impervious to any
accidental attack by the spike route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
SECRETARY OF WAR
TO ARGUE FOR ROAD

Washington, Dec. 16. - Secretary
Dickinson left Washington yesterday
afternoon for Springfield, Ill, where
he will argue before the supreme court
of that state the case in which the III
inois Central is a party. The case is
an old one and Dickinson, before his
appointment as secretary of war, in
formed the president it would be neces-
sary for him to complete it. The pres
ldent readily gave his consent to this
arrangement. The secretary expects to
return to Washington next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
COST OF LIVING GROWS FAST
UNDER OUR HIGH PROTECTION

1 last, like goods might have been
purchased for nearly 81 cents less;
while on Dec, /, 1908. they were
cheaper by 91.35. cents. At the low
level in June. 1908. similar goods
could have been obtained for s1.4O
under the present level
The increases above dealt with re-
fer TO the upward tendency in prices
during the last year. To appreciate
what a per cent increase in the
cost of living during the last year
really means. it is necessary to re-
call that the cost CT living in 1907
averaged 47.4 per cent more than in
1897.
Comparison Significant.
While protectionists deny that the
high Dingley rates have more than a
nominal connection with the in
creased cost of living, a comparison
of food prices here and in England
show that while prices have ad-
vanced II per cent under high pro-
lection in the United States, in one
year, food prices in free trade Great
Britain advanced in the 10 years be-
tween 1896 and 1906, but II per
cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
SNEAD MURDER
MAY Be SOLVED
Mother of Bathroom Victim at
Jersey City Placed I'm
der Arrest.
SUSPICIOUS NOTES FOUND
Indicates That Someone Practiced on
One That Was Left With
the Body.

New York. Dec. 16.-Mrs. Caroline
B. Martin. mother of Mrs. Ocey Snead,
the East Orange bathtub victim. ar
rested last night on New Jersey war
rant charging murder. collapsed as she
was being led to the police station %
day and talked of suicide.
Sister Arrested. Also.
Mrs Martin was today held to await
extradition to New Jersey. Mrs. Mary
Snead. sister of Mrs. Martin and moth
er-in-law of Ocey Snead, was arrested
this afternoon con the charge of being
implicated in the death of Ocey Snead.
Son said to BE Found.
With the arrest of Mrs. Martin came
the report her son, Fletcher w. Snead.
the missing husband of Ocey Snead,
had been located in st. GATHERINGS,
Ont.
Placed Under Arrest.
New York. Dec. 16.-Mrs. Caroline
w! Martin, mother of Ocey Snead,
the East Orange bathtub victim, was
arrested in New York shortly after
midnight on a charge OF murder. The
warrant was issued yesterday in East
Orange, and placed in the hands of
detectives last night.
The warrant states that the prisoner
willfully and feloniousiy murdered her
daughter.
The arrest was made at Hotel Bay
ard, from which it was first thought
she escaped. When confronted in her
room by detectives, she almost col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Dec. is In American History.

1714 - George Whitefeld, the great
evangelist. born; died 1870.
1773-British tea destroyed in Boston
harbor by American patriots.
1777-The United States republic rec.
ognized by France.
1S35-First very great fire in the Unit.
ed States in New York city; loss
S2O.OO0,000.
1S90-General A. Fl. Terry. Q. S. A,
commander in the successful Fed
eral attack on Fort Fisher Jan. 10.
1865, died: born 1927.
1907-The ,battleship feet sailed from
Hampton Roads on its Pacific
cruise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
FOREIGNERS QUICKLY MADE over
into DISTINCTLY AMERICAN TYPE

Washington, Dec. 16-That the ply
sical form, as well as the habits of
living and ways of thinking of descend
ants of foreigners who immigrate to
America is different from that of their
ancestors, is the conclusion of the i'm
migration commission, as embodied in
the preliminary. report of that body
which today was presented to congress-
Important to Science.
The discovery is regarded as of inn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

portance in anthropological science, as
indicating the development of dis
tinct American physical type in per-
sons Of European descent. Even the
most stable racial characteristics seem
TO have changed under the new envir-
Onment.
Families Grow Smaller.
The commission also notes there is
falling off in the size of families af-
ter their arrival in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
NEW HEAD OF THE SWISS

Robert Comtesse Chosen President of
Federation by Parliament.
Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 16.-Parlia-
ment today elected Robert Comtesse
president of the confederation for 1910.
Marc E. Ruchet was chosen vice presi-
dent of the federal council in success
sion to Comtesse, who has held this
Office during the present year Ruchet
was president of the Swiss confedera-
ton in 1905. The retiring president
is Adolphe boucher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
WOMAN'S HEAD BLOWN
OFF; MAY BE MURDER

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Dec f6.-The
body of Mrs. Shelley, her head blown
off, was found last evening by her chill
dren on their return from school. in
her home near lumber camp south
of Hannibal, Wis. 1t is believed the
woman was murdered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
REF!NERS MAY
PAY 100000
MORE I'm DUTY

New York. Dec 16.-The president
of the National Refining company stat
ed today the government hopes to col
lect more than s700.co9 additional du-
ties fro:n his concern. Investigations
are about completed and a settlement
may be reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Dec.
16.-No news was received here from
Rama today. The public of Managua
insists upon the resignation of zelaya.
No Battle at RaIpa. ,---e-,.--
Managua Nicaragua, Dec. 16.-Tele-
graphic communication with Rama was
reestablished today 1t was officially
the city has not been taken
by government troops. The two armies
face each other, but no battle has been
fought.
object to HIadriz.
New Orleans. Dec. 16.-Prominent
here. in sympathy with
the revolutionists in their country, eX-
press distinct disapproval of the possi-
BILE succession of Madriz 10 the presi-
dency of Nicaragua. According to par
ties here in touch with Zelaya, he will
without doubt resign from the presi-
dency Saturday and Madriz will be
named to succeed him.
Apologies for InhIgnity.
Corinto, Dec. 16.-During a brawl in
the street last night a messeng geE from
the United States cruiser Albany was
forced off the sidewalk by a Nicara-
guam sentry. The commandant of the
port Immediately apologized to Com
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
CONGRESS WILL
ADJOURN 21ST
FOR HOLIDAYS

Washington. d. c.. Dec 1e.--The
District Of Columbia appropriation bill
was taken up for consideration soon
after the house convened today. The
senate today agreed to the house reso-
hstsen for Adjournment Dec. q for the
holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Greensburg, n. c., Dec 16-Twelve
persons were killed and % injured.
several of them fatally. when five cars
of a Southern railroad train plunged
off a trestle into Reedy Fork creek
early yesterday morning.
George J. Gould. with his son Jay,
had narrow escape from death They
were in one of the cars which plunged
into the ravine George Gould knocked
a hole in a window of the car, through
which they escaped. Both were badly
shaken up, the son receiving the more
serious hurts. He was taken to ST
Leo's hospital here. but later was able
to join his father in the journey TO
their hunting lodge.
Editor of Magazine Hurt.
R. H. Russell, former editor of the
Metropolitan magazine. who was trav-
cling with the Goulds to their hunt
ing lodge, did not escape so luckily
He is in the hospital suffering from
badly shattered co1Iarbone. the result
of being thrown against stove when
the car left the track.
List of Known Dead.
The dead so far identified are:
BAGBY. ED. Richmond. Va.
BROADFTELD. c. T., Americus. Ga.
BRODNAX, JOHN G., Richmond. Va.
CONE A. p. superintendent OF the
Richmond and Danville division of the
Southern railway. Richmond, Va.
DAMMALS, ISAAC, porter on the
Richmond sleeper
EAMES. RICHARD. mining engi-
neer. Salisbury. n. c.
HOLCOMB. VIRGIL E. Mount Airy,
n. c.
KILBY, FRANK w, Birmingham,
Ala.
NOLAN. C. B., Pullman conductor,
Greensboro.
SEXTON. ED. Denton, n. C.
WHITE. H. c.. travelling auditor,
Washington, d. c.
Broken Rail the Cause.
The derailment was caused by a
broken rail. The train was composed
of two baggage, express. and mail cars,
three day coaches and two Pullmans.
The engine and baggage, mail and ex-
press cars passed over in safety, while
the day coaches and Pullmans were
from the trestle into the creek
and along the banks some 20 to so feet
below
The Norfolk Pullman fell into the
water. while the Richmond sleeper.
just in front. landed only partially in
the water Tie most of the injured
and killed were in the Richmond sleep
er. which was totally demolished.
The appearance of the dead at the
shops showed that some
were scalded to death and others were
badly mutilated.
No Additional Deaths.
Greensboro. y. c.. Dec. 16.-No
deaths in addition to those already re-
ported have occurred as a result of
the wreck on the Southern railway
yesterday All the injured, it Is
thought, will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
o.. MANAGER TO
HEAD THE B. & O.?

Baltimore, Dec 16.-It is stated here
Daniel Willard, general manager of the
Burlington, has been rendered the
presidency of the Baltimore & Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
RESIGNATION OF zELAYA
DEMANDED AT MANACUA

mander Oliver and it was accepted.
Oliver has ordered his men at quarters
al night The ammunition lifts of the
Albany are loaded
Prniric Finally stnrts.
Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 16.-The
transport Prairie with 700 marines
and 100000 rounds of ammunition on
board, started for Colon at this morn
ing.
Threat to Costa RIca.
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Dec.
16.-Recently Nicaragua made pro-
test to Costa Rica against the con-
stant attacks made by insurgents
from the Costa Rica frontier, declar-
ing that a continuance of these might
result in reprisals In reply Costa
Rica offers to concentrate the revo-
lutionists, but points out that the i'm
mense length of the frontier makes
1t difficult to prevent isolated attacks.
The Central American colony in
Mexico has sent congratulations to
President Zelaya on his "dignified at
titude against American pretentions.
Two More Boats May Go.
Washington, Dec 16.-The gunboats
Dubuque and Paducah will leave Ports
mouth Jan. l for Guantanamo Cuba.
They may eventually go to Nicaragua.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:3O. rises 7:15; moon sets
s:22 p M; a. m, eastern time, al!
Jupiter's four outer satellites visible on
east of the planet, Nos. and 8 being
near each other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
MAKE OTHERS HAPPY CHRISTMAS DAY AND YOUR
ENJOYN1ENI OF TIE HOLIDAY Will BE HEIGHTENED
new WIRE MERGER MOVE
Seen IN MORGAN'S ACT

Iapsed. Urged by officers, she made
several attempts to start, but sank
gasping into a chair. A taxicab final
ly carried her to the police station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Kermit BAGS sabIes.

Nairobi, British East Africa. Dec. 16.
Kermit Roosevelt arrived here today.
having ba~ged three sables. The party
is preparing 10 start for Uganda Sat
urday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Purchase of Independent
Phone Companies
Significant.
SEEMS A BELL SCHEME
Morgan Aid Was Recently
Elected Director of
That Concern.

New York, Dec 16.-No additional
details concerning the purchase Of the
two Independent telephone companies
in Ohio was obtainable today at the
office of J. p. Morgan. except the state
ment that no merger with the Bell COM
pany is contemplated. Members of the
Morgan firm were non committal re-
garding the report that other inde-
pendent companies in the central west
are likely to be taken over.
Speaks Louder Than DenIaIs.
Despite denials of any absorption or
closer working agreement between the
Bell companies and independents. Il is
significant that Henry p Dawson of
Morgan & Co. was recently elected di-
rector of the American Telephone &
Telegraph company, which controls
the Bell company.
Looks for Gradual Absorption.
In the financial district it is believ-
ed the gradual absorption OF the more
active Independent telephone compa-
nies in various parts OF the country Is
under way with the ultimate purpose
some day of welding them into one
comprehensive whole.
Rumor OF Holding Company.
Toledo. Ohio, Dec. 16.-while no con-
firmation could be secured from an
authoritative source. it was reported
here today a new holding company
would be organized TO take over the
independent telephone lines purchased
by Morgan yesterday.
statement from Companies
Toledo. o.. Dec. 16.-The following
was issued yesterday afternoon by
Clarence Brown. counsel for the Unit.
ed States Telephone company. and the
Cuyahoga Telephone company, Of
Cleveland:
Il am authorized by James s. Brai-
ley. Jr.. TO announce that J. Pierpont
Morgan & Co. have purchased for
their own account a majority of the
stock Of the United States long dis
tance and Cuyahoga Telephone com
pany."
More Deals Perfected.
Bradley admitted he had perfected
a deal for independent plants in Co
lumbus and Dayton. Announcement rs
10 these companies and the new long
distance company OF Indianapolis and
the Toledo Home Telephone company
is withheld for the present but il is un-
officially stated that they WIN be ac-
quired also by Morgan and company.
Control of the six companies is said 10
represent cash outlay OF sS.00G.O00.
New Line for MOrGnn.
The deal is said TO be the first in
vestment or financial interest of Nor
gan & Co. in Independent telephone
properties. The United States company
is a long distance service of independ-
ents in Ohio and Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Temperature at a. M, Is; maxi
mum in "a hours, %; minimum, 8. Pre-
cipitation in "a hours, trace. Wind ve-
locity at a. NJ, miles. Stage of
river at a. m, 3.5 feet, a rise of s.
feet in "a hours. Relative humidity,
last evening sc, this morning SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Rumor of HoIdInE Compnnr.

Toledo. Ohio, Dec. 16.-While no con-
firmation could be secured from an
authoritative source. it was reported
here today a new holding company
would be organized 10 take over the
independent telephone lines purchased
by Morgan yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Dozen ARE DEAD
Wreck on Southern Railroad at
Greensburg, N. c., Took
Heavy Toll.
INJURY OF GoULDs SLIGHT
Broken Rail Cause, Part of Train
Being Thrown Of 2O-Eoot
EmbanIment.

Greensboro, NJ. c., Dec. 16.-The cor
oner's jury investigating the wreck on
the Southern railway declares the
cause of the accident "a defective rail
ever defective tie."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
NATIONAL BASEBALL Men
DEADLOCK ON PRESIDENT.
THE WEATHER

Snow tonight, the lowest tempera-
ture being about 20 degrees. Friday,
partly cloudy and colder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Looks for Gradual absorption.

In the financial district it is believ-
ed the gradual absorption of the more
active Independent telephone compa-
nies in various parts OF the country IS
under way with the ultimate purpose
some day of welding them into one
conDrehensiYe Mhnle
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-18
M|NAT|ONS Of
CENSUS WORKERS
IN NEW MEXICO


Morning journal Bureau
6l8 MunsoN building.
M,uahlnntnn- Ii , on

washinaton n q. oet. a.
N'"S"' '''''''
nouuces November 8 nest as the date
for making a practical test of the ap
...,, ,o.nt, r,t th,
'''''''''''
qualifications "t a~ld'l'''H's l"r 'P-
pointmcnt us special agents for the
collection d. IN thirteenth census sla-
,,,.
''s'''S "' "''H'''''"'' ""' 80
quarries, Blank Applications may 90
obtained now By writing the bureau
OF the census. 80 applicatiuns which
are received after the CLOSE OF busi-
ness octebor - win be considered.
In a circular Of Instructions relative
10 the subpect the Director states tlat
nhont January i. 1910. tho Burcau
win empIoy from 1000 To l.SOo spec
lal agcnts. As rar az possible 1t tn
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-18
TUNEFUL MELODIES
LURE IN MILE.
MISCHIEF
Pretty Story the Plot Of Charm
ing VienneSe 0peretta Pre-
sented by ShubertS Here Next
Week,

OF the many operettas which have
beer imported from Vienna none have
contained more tuneful melodies or a
more coherent plot than mile. Mis-
chief which the Shubcrts will pro
sent, with Corinne as star, and the
original New York production at the
Elks' theatre. october -.
The story is of the model, Rosette.
the hancee of Claire, an artist, who is
wagered a fortune that it will be
impossible for her to spend twenty
four hours in the garrison of the VII
lage. How to accomplish this is the
problem, but she luckily chances upon
the costume of one of her lovers male
pupils, a silly lad, Freddie Moline, the
son of a millionaire manufactures who
has carclessly left his purse and pa
pers also in the discarded garments.
Disguised as "A youth, Rosette Wends
her way to the barracks, Is recruited
they being especially short at the
time-and is informed hat the COM
handing officer is a martinez, espe-
cially to the SON of wealthy parents,
and that his greatest hobby is baths,
hot and cold, many of which must
be taken daily. This alarms Rosottc
who, playing for time, gets up a dcs-
perate Irritation with the lieutenant.
Claire, coming in search of Rosette'
Is likewise Immediately impressed ana
~actuallN has to take the baths, which
so alarms the model h a she tells
the Lieutenant that she Is the
daughter of the millionaire Meilnc'
but that he was SO disappointed at her
sex that since birth she has worn the
earb OF a hoy. The lieutenant imme-
diately sends for her father and in the
meantime the real Freddie Melinc,
who was drafted for service, but W
ing to loss of money and papers II
been delayed, appears. The action be
comes very rapid n the humorous
incidents are easy to imagine.
Among the pleasing musical NUM-
bers are Verify, Merrily," lie Couer
dc Ninon.' Every Hour Brings Its
Flower Sweetheart" The Army
Corps'' and Ladies Beware
In Corinne support are the follow
ing: Charles Meyer, f. Cutler, Louise
Brunette. Frank Harrington. Alfred
Robe. Bonnie Farley and Kitty hald-
win.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-18
BAND BIG
SHOW Of WEEK IN
ALBUQUERQUE
Lady SoIoist of Rare
Talent Accompanying the
"March KirgH on Present
Tour,

John Phillip Sousa the March
King" il the big attraction Of th'
week at the EIks' thcatcr here and
the wonderful musical organization
will undoubtedly bc greeted 10y q
packed house tomorrow night
Sousa's Band is u only organi-
zation that has successfully played the
four greatest cities I'm the world, Lon
don. Paris. Berlin md New Hork-an
achievement that the American con-
ductor MAY well Doe proud o. Like
Caesar. the March King may be-
said to DE looking for new worlds To
conquer. an ambition likely L" h- sat-
isfied when nc takes his loug con
templated trip around the world with
his great band In De meantime
SouSa gues on ~discpursiug melody for
his audiences and Is now engaged
his ninth grand transcontinen-
tai concert tour. Following his rus
tom 81 presenting the best .a' nnI
instrumental talent iva conjunction
with his band Mr. 20 offers Hs SUPP
portinr soloists three charming young
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-18
Of RED
LIGHT ORDINANCE
QUESTIONED
city of Clovis Having Difficult
ties in Enforcing Law Against
the Immoral Element.
Especial CORRESPONDENCE to Morning Journall

, o., - or,ov
w. ~
H. h. Ferrcll ana other coulEel III the
police court mere TO-DAY questioned
the legallty OF a city ordnance aliheu
at the dlsorderly mousse eVll III Lows
me city attorney souSht TO convict
eight or ten denizens oil the req Iish,
district on the charge or immoral
ana indecent conduct, p~unlshaple un-
der h ordinance by a heavy line II
Imprisonment.
The attorneys for the defense, while
not in any n attempting TO JUS
tify the accused or show them inno-
cent, brought into question the legal
ity of an ordinance so worded, citing
competent authority to prove that the
phrase immoral n indecent con-