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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14

Washington. Jan 14-Taking the
floor with the avowed intention Of
placing both Attorney General Bona
parte and Postmaster General Meyer
in the Ananias club" Senator Tillman
today addressed the senate. Tillman
obtained the floor early to read letter
he received from Bonaparte in re-
sponse to his verbal request. made
yesterday, for information concerning
the legal proceedings that had been
brought by the department of justice
against the Southern Oregon company
which holds 100000 acres of timber
land granted in connection with the
Coos Bay wagon road.
Contradicts Bonapartc.
Tillman quoted a portion of Bona
parties statement of last Monday, in
/ which the latter said Tillman had moi
told him of the desire to obtain some
of the lands in question, and fatty
contradicted the head of the depart
ment of justice. He declared he hat
been entirely frank with Bonapartt
and had fully explained to him his in
terest in those lands. He attributed
the attorney generals attitude to ;
/ desire to holster up the president
Inquiry Against Him.
| Meyer was brought into the discus
sion because of statement made b.
him regarding the investigation of tn
Dorr case. Tillman said Meyers e1
forts to make it appear the inquir
had been directed originally agains
Dorr was not based ON truth. He dc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
THANKS OF nation
King Of Italy Receives Admiral Sperry
at Palace and Expresses
Gratitude
FOR HELP AND SYMPATHY
Same Sentiments Given Voice by Min
lister of Marine at Dinner by
the Griscoms.

Rome, Jan. liking Victor EmmaIi-
uel received Rear Admiral Sperry in
private audience at the palace today.
His majesty conversed in English for
more than half an hour regarding the
voyage of the fleet which he regarded
as a most remarkable achievement and
expressed his deep appreciation for
what America had done for Italy in
sympathy and relief for those who had
suffered in the earthquake.
Dinner for Sperry.
Admiral Mirabello, Italian minister
of marine took occasion at dinner
last evening given by Ambassador and
Mrs. GriScom in honor of Sperry, to
voice the heartfelt gratitude the Ital-
ian nation felt towards the American
people of the American navy for sue.
cor given in the terrible misfortune
which has befallen Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
TILLMAN IN EFFORT TO PLACE MEYER
and BONAPARTE IN ANANIAS CLUB

clared from the first the inquiry had
been directed against him (Tillman)
and not against Dorr
Not Government Land.
Tillman was also careful to bring
out the fact that the land which he
had attempted to get was not govern
ment land at all, but land granted as
far back as 1868 under condition ii
should be sold at $3.50 per acre.
Tillman closed with a renewal OF
his demand for an investigation. He
said he was prepared for anything
even the knife of the assassin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
CARROLL BECOMES
GOVERNOR OF IOWA
Assumes Office with Much Pomp II
Presence of Distinguished
Assemblaqe.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 14.-Before
an audience composed of members OF
the general assembly, field officers of
the Iowa National Guard, state Off
cials and prominent men from every
part of Iowa, Gery1 F. Carroll was to
day sworn in as Iowa's governor. The
house chamber in which the ceremony
was held blazed with colors and the
national flag. Members of the families
of Governor Carroll and Lieutenant
Governor Clarke occupied the official
boxes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Legislature Decides to
Vote on Senator Next
Week.
NO CAUCUS EXPECTED
Absence of One UnfayorabIe to
Aurora Man---0therS in
the Field.

Springfield, Jan. 14.-In perfunctory
sessions of both houses of the Illinois
general assembly this morning it was
arranged to ballot separately next
Tuesday and jointly on Wednesday
for United States senator.
Party Caucus Unlikely.
Without party caucus, and it seems
certain now none will be held prior TO
Tuesday, there are indications the as
sembly will find itself in another dead
lock in which event there is no telling
how long it will take to decide the
senatorship or guess the final result.
Open to the Field.
1t is not denied the absence of i
party caucus on the senatorshipl will
be extremely hurtful to Hopkins can
didacy. Already it had the effect o,
throwing down the bars for senatorial
possibilities. Gossips are mentioning
the names of Lorimer Deneen, Shurt
left. Lowden. Yates and many Others
as likely candidates for the toga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14

}, ScAiPiASo Ahoii thS oiiiNiai
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress yesterday:
SENATE-The authority of congress
to direct heads of executive depart
mentS to send to the senate or house
Information in their possession was the
subject of a speech by Senator Bacon
of Georgia, who took the broad view
that congress has absolute power to
demand from heads of departments any
even to require them to give reasons
matter. Senator Lodge questioned the
poWer of congress to demand papers
on file and insisted upon the right of
the president to exercise discretion.
Senator Hale declared that he did not
believe the president intended to state
in his message to congress that he
would not furnish documents and in
formation, but merely that he declined
to permit a cabinet officer to furnish
reasons for the action he had taken.
Senators Fulton, Teller, Clapp. Money
! and others Joined in the debate. all OF
/ them upholding the power of the SEN
ate in the matter. Adjourned at 3:45
lp M
HOUSE - Practically the whole ses-
| SION was devoted to a discussion of an
amendment to the District of Columbis
appropriation bill appropriating $4,000
for childrens Fairgrounds. The sub
| iect occasiened a lively debate. The
supporters of the proposition prevailed
| and the amendment accordingly was
ladopted. The bill was still pending
when the house at 5:04 p. m. adjourned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Recent Candidate for Vice
President Loses Sena-
torship.
SHIvELY TRIUMPHANT
Man Who Has Had Endorsement
of Party Twice Before
Gets it Again.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 14.-Benja-
min F. Shively was nominated in the
democratic caucus this morning at
o'clock for United States senator
Nomination is equivalent to election.
He will succeed James A. Hemenway.
Shively won on the Goth ballot, the
vote standing: Shively AZ, John w.
Kern sc, Lamb 4, Hoffman /.
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 14.-At 1
O'Clock this morning the deadlock was
still on and seemed to be worrying
around toward Kern. The 18th ballot
gave Kern 81, Shively 80, Lamb 10,
Slack 4, Hoffman 3, Margies 3.
Career of ShiyeIy.
Benjamin F. Shively was born in st.
Joseph county March 20. 1857, and
graduated from the law department of
the University of Michigan in 1856.
He taught school, was engaged in
journalism and elected to the 4Sth con-
gress to fill vacancy and was re-
elected to the 50th. 51st and SIND
congress; was the democratic nominee
for governor of Indiana in 1896; re-
ceived the democratic vote of the In
diana state legislature for United
States senator in 1903 and 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
CONFESSES He
MURDERED AN
UNKNOWN man

York, Pa, Jan. 14.-'Harry Keener, a
farmer, confessed today the story told
by Miss Lorenza Tawser, former en-
ploye of Keener, that. he killed man
ON his farm last July is true. The
identity of the victim is still unknown.
The girl accused Keener while she
was lying on what was believed to be
her deathbed. Her reason for not tell
ing of the killing sooner, she said, was
she had been sworn to secrecy by
keener. Keener is under arrest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
May PROSECUTE
PUBLISHERS OF
CANAL CHARGES

Washington. Jan. lit was learned
today upon reliable authority the de-
partment of justice has turned over to
United States District Attorney Stim-
son at New York all papers connected
with the Panama canal purchase that
have been the target for criticism the
last six months. It is believed this
transfer was made with a view of
bringing criminal action in New York
against the publishers of newspapers
that have been held responsible for re-
Elections on the transaction Stimsou,
lit is expected, will turn the papers
over to District Attorney Jerome for
presentation to the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Kelsey Quits Office.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 14.-Otto Kelsey,
state superintendent of insurance,
whom Governor Hughes twice unsuc-
cessfully tried to remove from Office.
last night sent his resignation to the
governor, and tomorrow will assume
his duties of first deputy state con-
troller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Dinner for Sperry.
ANOTHER ZERO INSTALLMENT
Cold Wave Tonight Heralded by tho
Weather Department.

II seems that the cold weather when
was referred to in yesterdays long
range weather forecast from Washing
ton got past some of the outposts and
was nearer than had been supposed
AT any rate the drop in temperature is
now predicted for tonight, instead OF
tomorrow night. Zero is promised us
for tomorrow morning, with something
less than that before the trouble blows
over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Wants Wilson Reappointed.

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 1.-THE
chamber of commerce yesterday tele-
sraphed President-elect Taft asking
him to reappoint James Wilson secre-
tary of agriculture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
HOPKINS CHANCE Of BEING
REELECTED GROWING LESS

company and the Lake Erie and West
ern Railroad company, held yesterday,
the resignation of William Fl. Newman
as president was accepted and w. c..
Brown was elected as his. successor.
Mr.. Brown recently was elected to the
presidency of the New York Central
railroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Slain on Horseback.

Atlanta, Ga, JAM 14.-While both
were riding on the same mule William
Nix, who sat in front, was cut to death
by his brother-in-law, Bright Gilstrap.
Both had been drinking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Lieutenant Hart May Go Now.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 1i.--(Special.)
-Adjutant General Scott has issued
from Jan Is to April 15, with permis-
sion to leave state to First Lieutenant
w. e. Hart, Company A, 9th infantry
of Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Bill Posters Aid Reformers.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. A.
Directors of the National Bill Posters
association yesterday issued an order
forbidding members of the association
to post nude pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
PLUM PROVES JUST BEYOND
THE REACH OF JOHN ", KERN

turned over to the Cuban authorities
until Jan. 2S. Then the Inauguration
of President Jose Miguel Gomez and
Vice president Alfredo Zayas will take
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
SHOOTS IN HOLDUP
Omaha R0bber Kills Policeman, Fa-
tally Wounds Detective and Sc
verely Injuries Woman.
is HIMSELF SHOT DOWN
Bold Attempt to Loot a Resort Foiied,
But at Cost of Human
Lives.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. IA. Patrolmau
L. A. Smith is dead, Detective w. G..
Devereese probably fatally injured Al
bert Clarke fatally hurt, and Betsy
Smith dangerously shot, as result of
an attempt by Clarke to hold up Anna
Wilson'S place on Ninth street early
today Clarke entered the place, and
at the point of a revolver commanded
the inmates to hold up their hands.
At the same time he snatched a dia-
Wilson woman and escaped to the
street.
Follows and Is Shot.
Betsy Smith followed him, and
Clarke fired a shot into her shoulder,
inlicting a dangerous wound. Her
screams brought Patrolman Smith to
the scene, and Clarke at once began
shooting at him, firing two bullets into
his body. Smith raised himself to q
sitting posture and fired twice at the
robber, a bullet taking effect i'll the
leg, but he escaped.
Opens ON Detective.
Officers started out in search for the
robber, and an hour later he was 10
Gated by Detectives Devereese ant
Heitfeldt. AS quick as the officer:
came up to the robber he began firing
one bullet hitting Devereese in tht
stomach. Heitfeldt shot the robbel
twice in the stomach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
ILLINOIS TO HELP RELIEF
Orders Received by BattIeship in Med
iterranean to Proceed to Messina.

iterranean to Proceed to Messina.
Malta, Jan. 1.-THE battleship Hi
nois, while on the way from Suez to
Malta with the battleships Wisconsin
and kearsarge, received orders by
wireless telegraph from Rear Admiral
Sperry at Naples to proceed forthwith
to Messina, probably to assist in the
work of relief. The Wisconsin and
Kearsarge arrived here today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
BIG HOTEL BURNS
Famous Stopping Place OF Kansas
Politicians Destroyed and a
Number Injured.
EVERY ROOM WAS OCCUPIED
Many Forced to Leap from Windows
Place in Ruins Within Hour
from Start.

Topeka, Kan, Jau. 1.-THE Cope
land hotel. the famous stopping place
for legislators and politicians situated
at Ninth and Kansas avenue. block
from the state capitol was destroyed
by fire which started at this morning.
Every room was occupied, the guests
numbering about 100. among them
many persons of prominence through
out the state.
Many Compelled 10 Jump.
The flames burned with such remark
able rapidity that most of the occu-
pants were forced to make their es-
cape by way ofthe fire escapes. Many
jumped to save their lives and receiv-
ed more or less serious injuries A
dozen persons were injured. suffering
from broken limbs and bruises. One
person is missing, I. e. Lambert of
Emporia, prominent politician.
List of Injured.
The injured include Mrs. w. Y. Nor
gan, wife of the editor of the Hutchin-
son News, w. C. Murray of Kansas
City, Kan. Bent Murdoch of Eldorado,
Kan. A. w. Smith of Mcpherson, Kan.
former republican candidate for gov
ernor An hour after the fire started
the hotel was a mass of ruins, only the
| walls remaining.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Telephone Company Increases Stock

The Crescent Telephone company,
the mutual corporation the hines Of
which cover the upper end of the
county, certified before the secretary
of state yesterday to an increase in
capital stock from s12,50o to s25. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Rate of Discount Raised.

London, Jan. 1.-THE rate of dis
count of the Bank of England was
raised today from 21a to 3 per cent
This is the first change since May 2S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
CUBAN congress Meets.

Havana, Jan. 1.-THE new Cuban
congress met yesterday to pass on
credentials of members. The reins of
fself government will not be cfficially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
BROWN HEADS LAKE SHORE
Directors Choose saa,e President oi
New York Central

New York, Jan. 14.-At meetings OF
the board of directors of the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-14
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, Jan. 14.-Following is a
summary, compiled from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress Yesterday:
Evening star., 1909-03-07
BURIED AT ANNAPOLIS.
Funeral Of Medical Director Walton
Largely Attended.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. March 6.-The funeral of
Medical Director Thomas Cameron Wal
ton, U.SN., retired, took place this after
noon from St. Annes Protestant Episco-
pal Church. The funeral was one of the
most largely attended ever held in An
napolis Besides the officers and instruc
tors at the Naval Academy, who attended
almost in body, there were many friends
of the deceased officer from among An
napolis society folk. Capt. Badger. SUI
erintendent of the academy: the COM
mandant Of mdshipmen, and many other
high officers were present.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
Joseph Patton McComas. rector Of ST
Anne's. They included the ritual Of the
Masonic order, Of which DR.. Walton had
been a thirty-second degree member. In
addition to this the usual military honors
were accorded to the body. The funeral
cortese headed by the academy band,
consisted of a battalion OF marines from
the academy barracks, commanded by
Col. Charles A. Doyen Seamen from the
ships at the academy acted as body bear
ers. and the interment was made in the
naval cemetery The pallbearers were
Cant. Charles ]. Badger superintendent
of the academy: Admiral Asa Walker
Admiral H. S. Knox, Pay Director T. r.
Caswell, Medical Director William Van
Repyen. Surg. c. +. Stokes. President
Thomas Fell Of ST. Johns College and
Librarian Arthur n. Brown of the acad-
envy.
Evening star., 1909-03-07
News Briefs.

Former City Councilman George NJ. d.
Brewer in business in Hagerstown, Md.
for many years, died OF paralysis at his
home there aged sixty-three years. He
was stricken suddenly q few days ago.
Miss Eloisa Sapora Wise died suddenly
of a complication of diseases at her home
in Hagerstown. Nd. aged eighty-two
years She had been In apparently ex-
cellent health. While descending flight
of stairs. carrying a lamp, she was sud
denly stricken.
Mrs Mary Ann Wade, widow of Alloy
sius Wade, died at her home at Buck
Lodge, near Boyds, Md. in her eighty
first year. She was one of the Oldest
been resident of that locality all her
life. She is survived by several children.
Charles Neikirk of Boonsboro. Md. died
suddenly shortly after he had retired.
Soon after he got into bed he felt
choking sensation. He hurried to a win
dow to get fresh air and fifteen minutes
later was a corpse.
Mrs Anna S. George wife of former
Justice r. A. George. died while sitting
in a chair at her home in Williamsport.
Md, OF dropsy. aged siXty-seven years.
She had been an invalid for several years
For six months she was unable 20 lie
down.
The funeral of Samuel +. Whips. an
aged resident of Howard county, Nd. who
died at his residence in Ellicott City, was
held there. Interment was made In a
private burying ground. He was seventy
nine years old and is survived by his sec
ond wife and twelve children.
Mrs Maria F. Macsill died at her resi-
dence in E.llico;t City. Md. She was the
widow of Capt. w. A. Macgil OF Howard
county and daughter of the late Dr.
Stevens Gambrill of Anne Arundel county.
She was eishty-three years old and is
survived by one daughter and two sons
Miss Lulu NJ Foltz daughter of Harry
c. FoltZ. and Roy q. Wood. an electrician
for a street railway company In Balti-
more. were married at Hagerstown.
A double wedding was celebrated at
Farley Vale. in King George county. Va,
the home of w. Fl. De Shaso, when his
two daughters were married. His eldest
daughter. Miss Adelaide De ShaZo. was
married to George Marshall of Caroline
county. and Miss Kate DE Shazo to Lewis
Howard Of King George county.
Evening star., 1909-03-07
REVENUE CUTTER NOTES.

Among the officers of the revenue cutter
service registering at the division of the
service in the Treasury Department in
assistant inspector, life-saving service,
with headauarters at onancock. Va:
Senior Capt. c. H. Mclean, retired, of
New York; First Lieut.. John F. Hattel
of the cutter Winona at Gulfport, Miss.
and First Lieut.. of Engineers H. L. Boyd
of the cutter Winnisimmet at Boston.
Senior Capt. D. A. Hail. retired. who
Europe with Mrs. Hall. has returned and
is in Washington. Capt. and Mrs. Hall
will spend the next month or two in the
capital and may make it their permanent
home. Capt. Ha II is member Of the
Commandery of the Loyal Legion of the
District of Columbia and has an enviable
record for services during the civil war.
A board for the examination of sew
eral officers of the revenue cutter service
for promotion will convene in this city
during the coming month. In few days
orders will be issued directing the fol-
lowing officers to appear before the board
for examination: First LieutS. Charles
E. Johnston Of the cutter Acushnet and
Claud s. Cochran Of the Manhattan: Sec
ond Lieuts. Eben Barker. Of the Acushnet
and Philip w. Lauriat of the Gresham;
Third Lieuts. William F. Towle. Seneca;
Michael J. Ryan, Seneca; James Pine,
Mohawk: Warner K. Thompson. Gresham
and Joseph II. Besse, Gresham: Second
Lieut.. of Engineers Frank c. Snyder.
Gresham, and Third Lieut.. OF Engineers
John F. Hahn.
These promotions are brought about by
the retirement of Senior Capt H. d.
Smith and Capt. of Engineers c. F. Coffin,
and the approaching retirements of
Senior Capt. Frederick F. Munger, July
g. and Capt. Of Engineers H. c. Whit
worth, March %.
The revenue cutter Thetis, at present
in Puget sound. Washington, which is
used in the Arctic cruising work Of the
service. Friday went to a shipyard at
Seattle for boiler work and general re-
pairs The Thetis is to be given q gen.
eral overhauling and will be put in
thorough order preparatory to resuming
her patrol work on the waters Of the
far north.
The new revenue cutter and life-saving
ship Snohomish, which sailed last fall
from Baltimore for the Straits Of Fuca,
on the north coast Of Washington, Is now
rapidly approaching the end Of her 1900
mile Journey. She arrived at Acapulco.
Mexico, Thursday last, according to a
message received at the Treasury Depart
ment All aboard are reported we'll. This
will be the last stop the ship will make
at foreign port, her next ports Of call
being San Diego and San Francisco, in
the order named. The Snohomish sailed
from Acapulco for San Diego yesterday.
Instead of sending the new cutter Ia