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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
ANTIVIvISECTIONlSTS PRAY FOR
DEATH OF BRITISH SCIENTISTS

London, Jan. 20.-The leading sur
geons and Psychologists of Great Brit
ain are receiving printed circulars
containing an extraordinary threat to
kill by prayer those who practice vivi-
section.
The sender. who is said to be an
Irish anti-vivisectionist of the name
Cowan, tells the person addressed
how, knowing the efficacy of prayer,
she has resolved to use it to remove
vivisectors. She intended first to pro-
cure the death of Dr. Startling. profess
sor of physiology at the University
College hospital in London. but she
says:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
BREACH OF FAITH
Charged Against United States Gov
ernment by Japanese DipIo-
matic Representative.
RESULTOF CALIFORNIA; ACTS
President Hints in Letter to Governor
Giilett Trouble is Likely to Fol-
low Legislation.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The govern
ment of Japan has lodged with Presi-
dent Roosevelt formal protest which
amounts to charge of bad faith on
the part of the United States.
The protest, based upon the propos-
ed legislation in California against
Japanese subjects, was presented to
Secretary of State Root by Baron TAX
ahira, the Japanese ambassador, in
the early part of last week. Events
crystalized rapidly and the situation
was becoming acute when the presi-
dent decided to act. He had a long
conference with Secretary Root on
Saturday.
Wrote to Gillett.
Previous to this there was written a
letter to Governor James H. Gillett of
California, made public at the White
house yesterday, in which the presi-
dent begs that legislation antagonistic
| to Japanese subjects, which was the
basis of Baron Takahira's protest, be
held up. In this letter the president
only thinly conceals his fear that COM
bined agitation along anti-Japanese
lines will end in rupture between
the two nations.
'.NO Shadow of Excuse"
President Roosevelt's letter to Gov,
ernor Gillett follows:
MY Dear Governor: / am greatly
concerned over the anti-Japanese bills
which are apparently going through
or are on their way through, the Cali
fornia legislature. They are in every
sense most unfortunate. At last we
have in first class working order the
arrangement which, with such Difficult.
| ty, we succeeded in getting through
two years ago. The Japanese govern
ment is obviously acting in entire good
faith. During the six months ending
Oct. q last the total number of Jap
anese who have come to the mainland
| of the United States has been 2,074
and the total number who have left
has been 3,1S1. In other words, tbe
whole object nominally desired by
those who wish to prevent the incom
ing of Japanese laborers has been
achieved
| More Leave Than Come.
! More Japanese are leaving the
country than are coming in, and by
present indications in very few years
the number of Japanese here will be
no greater than the number of Ameri
cans in Japan-that is, the movement
will be as normal in one case as in thu
other, which is just what we desire
There is, therefore, no shadow of ex
cuse for action which will simply pro
!, duce great irritation and may resul
in upsetting the present agreemen
and throwing open the whole situation
J again.
Hints Mt Trouble.
) These agitators have themselves t
thank if trouble comes from what the
/ do If there is fresh influx of Jal
anese hither. They hamper the n;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

"It seemed unfair to give such a
stab in the dark without letting him
know"
Therefore she decidedly earnestly to
beseech the Almighty to remove, if in
accordance with His will, "the man
most likely to cause further suffering
of innocents by experiments"
About fortnight later one of the
best known vivisectors died. This
was taken to show the Almightys ap
proval, and the circular adjured its
recipients to be warned and assured
them that their fate is in their owr
hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
VERDICT STANDS
Primary Vote in Oregon CompeIs Re.
publican Legislature to Elect
a Democrat.
TO UNITED STATES SENATE
National Administration Had Been Ap-
pealed to In Effort to Gust
Chamberlain.
UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.
George e. Chamberlain, Dem.-Ore-

UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.
George e. Chamberlain, Dem.-ore-
gon.
William j. Stone, Dem.-Missouri.
Albert 3. Cummins, Rep.-lcwa.
Charles ]. Hughes, Jr., Dem.-Color-
ado.
Eiihu Root, Rep.-New York.
Benjamin F. Snively, Dem.-lndiana.
Wesley L. Jones, Rep.-Wasnington.
Reed Smoot, Rep.-Utah.
M. N. johnson, Rep.-North Dakota.
Coe !. Crawford, Rep.-South Da.
kota.
James p. Clarke, Dem.-Arkansas.
Thomas p. Gore, Dem.-OkIahoma.
Jacob H. Gallinger, Rep. New
Hampshire.
Frank 3. Brandesee, Rep.-connect-
icut.
Lee s. overman, Dem.-North Car
oina.
eoies Penrose, Rep.-Pennsylvania
Salem, Ore, Jan. Ex-Governor
George E. Chamberlain, a democrat,
was elected yesterday by a republican
legislature as United States senator
from Oregon. thus solving the prob
lem of choosing senators by popular
vote without infringing on the consti-
tuition of the United States.
Popular will triumphed, backed by a
strong peoples lobby determined to
see that the members of the legfsla-
ture carried out the instructions given
at the polls. A suggestion of extreme
measures for any violating pledges
helped keep all in line 1t was also de-
clared that the recall would be used
on offending lawmakers
Wanted Republican.
With the republicans in a majority,
many party leaders hoped to secure
one of their political faith chosen as
successor to Senator Charles w. Full
ton, despite the voters instructions,
! and a campaign with this object i'm
view had been carried on, but without
result
Eastern political influences are al
| legged to have interfered in the situa-
ton, and even the assistance of Pres.
. ident-elect Taft and Frank H. Hitch.
cock, chairman of the republican ma.
tional committee, had, it is said. been
solicited. Various members of the
United States senate were called on
but declined to ask Oregon legislators
to violate the pledge.
Had Seven to Spare.
Yesterdays ballot was by the houses
separately. In the house Chamberlain
was given "a votes and in the senate
/ 10. total of SO, or seven more than
was necessary to bring about the elec
/, tion.
Stone Reelected I'm Missouri.
Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 20.-Wil
liam ]. Stone was reelected United
| States senator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
ROAD CHARTER
HELD SUBJECT
TO FORFEITURE

Boston, Jan. 20.-The Massachusetts
charter of the New York, New Haven
& Hartford railroad is declared to be
subject to forfeiture in the annual re-
port of Attorney General Malone to
the legislature today, because of the
action of the railroad in merging with
the Consolidated Railway company Of
Connecticut, increasing its capital
stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
DUPONT POWDER
PLANT GOES UP
Mixing Building at Gibbstown, N. J
Destroyed and Dozen Men
Injured.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 20.-An explo-
sion in the mixing building of the
Dupont powder plant at Gibbstown, N.
j., 20 miles south of Philadelphia to-
day injured II men and destroyed sew
eral small corrugated iron buildings.
The explosion was felt within radius
of 80 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Gov. L|LLEY IS
OUSTED FROM
HOUSE SEAT

Washington, Jan. 2O.-George l.. Lii
Connecticut Jan. while occupying
seat in the house, was dropped from
the membership of that body today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

teiepnone message TO Flre marSnal
Horan stated 20 bodies had been re-
covered and that a number estimated
at an additional 20 could be seen scat
tered among the wreckaee in the shaft
leading from the crib down to the
tunnel.
Chicago, Jan. 20.-Twenty-three men
lost their lives today in fire which
destroyed the intermediate crib,
mile and a half from shore in Lake
Michigan. Forty-seven, suffering from
burns and cuts, were rescued. This
statement of casualties was made by
George w. jackson, whose firm is con-
structing an intake tunnel under the
lake.
The dead are supposed to be impris-
oned in the tunnel under the crib.
DEATH IN MANY FORMS.
Death might have come either from
fire, smoke, the explosion of dynamite
stored, or the shutting off of the air
pipes. Little hope is expressed that
any of them will escape, although this
cannot be known until the wreckage
blocking rf1e entranes to the hore is
removed.
Forty-Five Saved by Tug.
Forty-five men were rescued by the
tug Morford, which was stationed near
the crib, 10 of whom were landed at
the adjacent crib, and the remainder
brought to the city and placed in hos
pitfalls suffering from hurts and burns.
Crib Temporary Structure.
The crib is temporary structure
erected in the construction of the new
tunnel into the lake for the ultimate
supply. The crib was used as head
quarters for supplies and living quar-
ters for the men. The wooden ma
terial used in the crib made it an easy
prey of fire.
Explosives Stored There.
Powder and dynamite used in blast
ing were both stored there. Ordinari-
ly from 60 to rs men are employed
A suspended tramway connected the
crib with the shore. Immense buck.
cts, suspended from heavy wire ca
BILE, worked by machinery, carried sup
plies to the place.
Try to Go Ashore in Buckets.
When the explosion and flames came
an attempt was made by few daring
spirits to reach the shore in buckets
but the motive mechanism failed tC
work, and the attempt was abandoned
When the explosion took place 2(
men were at work in the tunnel, &
few were moving about the crib. while
many were asleep in their hunks.
The flames Immediately broke fortf
and the only means of escape lay il
the possibility of the icy waters o
Lake Michigan or the tug MorforC
stationed on shore.
Tug Hurries to Place.
The tug Immediately started through
the fields of ice for the crib, and upol
reaching that structure the crew me
a sight that made their hearts fairl.
stop beating.
Frantic victims of fire, their hal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Another Shock at smyrna.

Smyrna, Asiatic Turkey, Jan. 20.-
Another earthquake was experienced
here at 2:10 this morning. No dam
age was DONE The American battle
ships Louisiana and Virginia are still
in the harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
No Change In Senate.

There was no change in the vote of
the senate in the ballots after the first.
The session adjourned until tomorrow.
The first ballot of senators resulted.
Hopkins. 81; Foss, 4; Stringer, IS:
Mason, L; Shurtleff. 1. Senator Han.
sen was absent.
On the first ballot of the represen-
tatlves the vote was: Hopkins. Sc;
Foss, II; Stringer, So; Shurtleff, II;
Mason, 4.
Lowden Draws from Hopkins.
On the third ballot of the five votes
for Frank o. Lowden, four came from
the Hopkins column on second ballot
and one from Mason's list The result
showed little change in the situation.
Caucus Does Not Help.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 20.-Gloom set
tied over the Hopkins camp last night
at the end of joint caucus of the
republican assemblymen az which only
rs votes were mustered and pledged to
vote for the Aurora statesman in Joint
ballot.
The separate ballot in the two
houses yesterday was heavy blow to
the junior senator He received a to-
tai of 81 votes, Foss received 25,
Stringer 76, Mason 6, Shurtleff 8 and
six lawmakers were recorded as abb
sent. One hundred and three votes
are necessary to choice.
The lineup in the caucus, which was
accomplished after a day of frantic
action on the part of the federal lead
ers, was some % votes short of being
enough to elect in case of a full at
tendance at the joint session. 1t was
a revelation of trouble ahead that led
the Hopkins men to sound the alarm to
every friend who has real or fancied
influence with the lawmakers to rush
to Springfield to keep the junior sena-
tor from being pushed over the pre-
cipice
Campbell "Absenf But All Right.~
At the caucus, which was called in
the hope that it would corral enough
votes to make victory easy, only rs
senators and representatives were
actually present in the flesh. Two
others, w. NJ. Scanlan and Senator
Martin B. Bailey, were present In
spirit and were voted by absent treat
ment, while a third assemblymen,
Thomas Campbell, was put on the lisl
as being absent, but all right"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
LONG RUN FOR HILL TRAIN
Passenger from Galveston to Seattle
Announced to Start in June.

Announced to Start in June.
Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 20.-It is
announced here that the Hill inter-
ests will put on what is said to be the
longest through train service in the
world June l next The train will run
from Galveston direct to Seattle and
passengers will not be required to
change cars. The run will be over the
Texas & Brazos Valley, Fort Worth &
Denver, Colorado G Southern, and the
Great Northern railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Five Ballots Taken BY
Illinois Legislature on
Senator.
ADJoURNs FOR DAY
Senate Remains Firm but
House vaciIIates--.Lowden's
Name Brought in.

Springfield. Jan. 19-The house and
senate met in joint session at noon
today for the purpose of elecling a
United States senator The ballots re.
suited:
First Ballot.
Hopkins. SO.
Foss, l6.
Stringer. 76.
Shurtlen, IL.
Mason, 5.
Second Ballot.
Hopkins, 81.
Foss, 16.
Stringer, 76.
Shurtleff, 12.
Mason, 6.
Third Ballot.
Hopkins, IS.
Foss, 49,
Stringer, 76.
Shurtleff 12.
Mason, 5.
Lowden, s.
w. B. Mckinley, 1.
Fourth Ballot.
Hopkins, S4
Foss, IL.
Stringer, "a
Shurtleff, 12.
Mason, 5.
Mckinley, 1.
Lowden, 5.
Lee O'Neil Brown. /.
Eiffl.
Hopkins, "a.
Foss, 16.
Stringer, "a
Shurtleff, 12
Mason, 5.
Lowden, g.
Mckinley, 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

Chicago, Jan. 2o.-At 1880 p. m. a
telephone message TO Fire Marshal
Horan stated 20 bodies had been re-
covered and that a number estimated
at an additional 20 could be seen scat
tered among the wreckaae in the shaft
leading from the crib down to the
tunnel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Hints Mt Trouble.

These agitators have themselves to
thank if trouble comes from what they
do If there is fresh influx of Jap
anese hither. They hamper the ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, Jan. 20.-Following is
summary, compiled from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress Yesterday:
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
SUMMERS WILL BE NAMED.
Internal Revenue Job VIII Go 20
Abingdon Republican Again.

Richmond, Va, March IA Washing
ION dispatch says
l. p. Summers. colleCtor Of internal
revenue for the Western district OF Vir-
ginia. viii be nominated for four years
more in his present position. according
10 Virginia Republicans controlling pa
tronage there. Mr.. Summers was intro
duced 10 the President by Representative
Slemp. the only Republican in Congress
from Virginia. 1Ir Summers four-year
term will expire IN a few days. and he IS
the choice Of the organization for another
term.
Virginia Republicans claim thar they
win come nearer electing one OF their
party governor Of Virginia this fan than
ever before The prohibition question IS
10 the front
'The two Democratic candidates for
governor are favorable 20 local option.
50 thar whichever one is nominated viii
support local option as the party plat
form. The Republicans are leaning to-
ward a straight prohibition platform, and
NAV 90 10 the state on that issue AIr
Slemp. whoHs the state chairman OF the
party. said that the State committee
would be called together early this year.
and that II was probable the State con-
vention Of the party would be held prior
10 the Democratic primaries which VIII
nominate the Democratic candidate.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
ANTI-SALOON AS A FACTOR.
hacking Legislative Candidates Fa-
VOrabIe 10 Local Option.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Md, March 21-Although
the Republican primaries in Anegany
County are nearly six months OF, there
is activity among candidates for various
nominations. There is no doubt that the
Anti-Saloon League viii take a hand In
the primaries and will endeavor to nom-
mate for the State senate and the house
of delegates men who will pledge support
FOR the local option bill which is 10 be
introduced.
The anti-saloon forces are well organ
lied. They have active leagues at Frost
burg. Shaft. Carlos. Woodland. AUegany.
and Eckhart, and they are backed by the
Rechabites, who are strong az Lonacon-
ing
States Attorney David A. Robb is az
enthusiastic advocate Of the local option
measure. and he viii likely lead the fight
20 secure legislative nominees favorable
10 IT, The liquor interests are taking
notice The liquor men have held several
meetings. and they have arranged 90 put
up a stiff night They have d strong or
ganlzation.
The only avowed candidate so far Tor
llt ONdbN senate - marry l. Mulllu. one
OF the leaders in the fight of Congress
man George A. Pearre last fall Mr.. Null
lin has already seen nearly every Repub-
lican politician OF greater or lesser de-
gree in the county. and says his pros
poets are rosy"
For the house Of delegates. Andrew NJ
Smith, OF Homecoming, member Of the
last legislature; Benjamin Robertson. of
Shaft: DR.. j. q. Hoidsworth, Of Eckhart.
and Harry r. Donnelly. of Cumberland.
are in the race. Mr.. Robertson and Mr..
Donnelly have expressed themselves in
favor of the local option bill
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
EXPLAIN
REASON FOR VOTE
Continued from Page One.

TO the party and tend further 20 empha-
size what has been painfully apparent 90
many. that geographical considerations
weigh heavier than do political ones IN
the assignment Of the committee places,
and this custom does not work a hardship
upon those members representing districts
south of Mason and Dlxon's line.
No EBcourHE cement.
Although Colorado has three Demo
Gratis, Illinois. six; Indiana. eleven; Mas
sachusetts. three; New York, eleven; Ohio.
eight. and Pennsylvania FIVE. a total OF
forty-seven. or nearly one-third OF the
total Democratic membership IN the pres
eut House. the entire representation Of
the States was ignored ia selecting TIE
COMMITTEES 90 revise the rules, and with
the sole exception % cI-. Hitchcock. OF
Nebraska. every man named represented
a Southern State.
no encouragement 70 the Democracy
oF The great states OF ohio and Indiana
in the magnificent battles they are fight
ing. no voice % New York or the great
Middle West-and yet we are criticised
for not supincly submitting 10 such ac-
ton
The reforms IN the rules accomplished
by the Fitzgerald amendments were sub
stantiaUy what the country has been de-
manding, both in taking from the Speaker
and restoring 20 the House the decision
as 90 what legislation shall be considered,
and the right OF the minority TO force
upon the amendments 10 the final passage
Of bills a record vote.
Has No Bearing.
The appointment Of Mr.. Harrison 10
the WAYS and Means Committee had ab-
solutely no bearing whatever upon HIS
action in the matter. In fact, he jeopar-
dized his chances Of going upon that com
mittee by supporting the Fitzgerald
amendment. for he had been decided upon
by Mr Clark for the place. and had the
old method Of assigning committee places
continued, Mr.. Harrison would have gone
on without a question
AS 81 was. however. after his appoint
ment by Speaker Cannon. Mr. Harrison
delivered over the question Of acceptance
90 the Democratic caucus. and only took
I his seat upon the committee upon the eX-
press approval Of GIr. Clark. together
with the almost unanimous backing OF
] the Democrats n the House
Question Is Tariff.
The great question before Congress IS
the tariff bill Had the Clark resolution
/ prevailed. the old rules would have gov
erned its consideration. The minority
under the FITZGERALD amendments, car
now force a record vote on any amend.
nfe1t they desire.
The country demanded the curtailmenj
/ Of the power OF the Speaker This ne
/ have helped TO bring about. We lend
/ ourselves gladly 10 any movement 10 re'
/ turn further to the House OF Represen-
tatives the powers conferred upon II by
the Constitution, and now usurped By
/ the Speaker"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
DOCTOR ROUTS HIGHWAYMEN
Answers Command, Hold Up Your
Hands," with Bullets.
Montgomery Coanty Physician
Tackled by Robbers at Night
on Lonely Road.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Rockville Nd, March 2.-It vas
learned here to-day that an attempt was
made several nights ago 10 hold up and
rob DR.. William r. Brown, a physician
Of Burnt Mills, this county. il is stated
that while returning from a professional
call al a late hour, az lonely spot on the
road near ColesvHle, four men suddenly
appeared, one Of whom demanded that
he throw up his hands
Dr. Browns reply was 70 whip out his
revolver and open fire, which had the
effect Of making the would-be robbers
take 10 their heels
Several weeks ago, a Mr.. Burton, OF
Burtonsville this county, was robbed In
broad daylight near Silver Spring. and
since that time DR.. Brown has carried
his revolver in a convenient place in his
buggy Or. Brown could not tell. because
Of the darkness. whether the highway
men were white or cOlored nor does he
know whether any OF ths bullets he nred
al them took effect
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
BASEBALL AT ROCKVILLE.
Charles VI. Jones to Manage Fast
Team.

Charles VI. Jones to Manage Fast
Team.
Special 90 The Washington Herald
Rockville. Md. March 21-The baseball
lovers Of this vicinity believe Rockville
IS going TO be represented by a sure
enough baseball team this season, and
are enthusiastic over the prospects for
summer Of excellent sport.
Charles NJ Jones VIII manage the team.
and he VIII be assisted by Roy Warfeld.
ana Edward s. Dawson viii be the cap
tain.
The team viii be composed Of the fol-
lowing PLAYERS: Catchers, Clarence Ahalt
and Somerville Dawson: pitchers, Julian
Whiting and Gerald Warthen; first base.
Nicholas Brewer, second base, Russell
Brewer and Paret Hicks. third base,
Lee Kemp and Duncan Smith; shOrtstop,
Edward Dawson and George Brewer: out
field. Roger Shaw, George KeIchner.
Cporpe Rraddock Manager Jones is now
busy booking early games
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
ROBBERIES AT COVINGTON.
Three Business Houses Are Burglar
lied in Week.

Special 90 The " Washington Herald
Covington, Va, March I-Burglars
have been active here during the past
week A few nights ago W. T. Boerner's
tailoring store and W. I. Kings shoe
store were entered and much clothing
and shoes stolen.
Eariy this morning Parker & Co. the
largest general merchandise store here.
was entered by cutting glass out Of a
window and robbed Of over S400 worth
OF iewelry and clothing. The thieves
are supposed 10 be home talent
The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
BOYDTON FIRE UNDERCONIROL
Two Blocks Destroyed and Damage
VIII Be Over 100000.
COlorcd Students of school There
Aided in Checking Flames
Famed by High Wind.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. March 1.-Two blocks.
including eleven stores, IN ashes. entail
ing a loss of over $4,000. is the result OF
a fire which swept Boydton, Va. early
this morning.
The flames were not controlled until
late this afternoon, and al one time on
account Of the high wind Il was thought
that the whole town would be destroyed.
The wind died down and il was then
that the fire was gotten under control.
The destruction is so great that train
service through the town was aban-
doned az one time All wires le9ding into
the town are down.
The colored pupils of the Boydton In
stitute rendered valuable aid in fighting
the flames. the origin OF which is a
mystery.
II is thought tonight that the insur-
ance will cover about half Of the loss.
BOydton has over 800 population and is
located in Mecklenbure County.