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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
ARE GATHERING FOR
CONGRESS- OPENING
Members of Both Houses Ready to
Take Their Places at Opening
of New Session Monday.

Washington, Dec. with the open
ing Of the first regular session of the
Sixty-frst congress bur two days away,
senators and representatives are ar
irving in Washington today by almost
every train. Both houses will adjourn
soon after their convening at noon out
of respect to the memory of members
who have died during the recess of
congress. Tuesday will likely be de-
voted by both houses to the reading
of the presidents message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
G. Q. p. INSURGENTS AWAIT T. r.
COUNTING UPON HIS LEADERSHIP

master in the art of politics, to estab-
lish cooperation among the individual
insurgents and make the progressive
movement systematic.
Fitted for the Task.
Roosevelt is peculiarly fitted to lead,
because, with one or two exceptions.
he is the original insurgent And it
goes without saying that the real bat
tie for the supremacy of the &. o. D. will
not be on until T. r has returned.
The ex-president will be here perhaps
earlier than expected. 1t is certain
that he will be on the ground before
the congressional elections next fall.
Many republicans were happy when
Colonel Roosevelt left Washington, and
they will be doubly sorry to see him
return.
If Roosevelt does accept the position
of leader of tha insuSzants n ralnar.Ir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

able evolution in the friendship of two
of Americas foremost men viii have
taken place. From a bosom compan-
ionship, Roosevelt and Taft will have
become the leaders of factions that are
deadly rivals.
Little TO Approve.
Unless Roosevelt's ideas of right and
wrong on national questions have re-
versed themselves absolutely during
his absence, he will be able to ap-
prove scarcely single important feat
ure of the Taft administration. His
policies have been in the ditch since
the day he left the White house. The
Aldriches. the Cannons, the Tawneys
and the Smiths-RooseveIt's enemies
are IN the saddle. VIII Roosevelt bow
to the changed order Of things. and ac-
cept the governorship of New York?
tContfnued on F1aeh Eron,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
NOW COOKS BOAT is LOST
Arctic Schooner Belonging to Fishing
Fleet Reported Wrecked.
Birchy Cove, N. E., Dec. 1.-Two
BY TAV.

I ANs
Especial Correspondence of The Argus.l
Washington, Dec. 2.-Roosevelt VS..
Taft! Roosevelt as leader Of the in
surgents in the fight for reform legis-
lation, with Taft holding the citadel
for the reactionaries and standpatters!
This lineup promises to be the out
come of the present split in the ranks
Of the republican party Such a cul-
mination seems more certain with ev-
cry passing day.
AS a matter of fact the insurgents
are waiting for Roosevelt to come
home that he may lead them Insur-
gency at this time does not have a real,
active, recognized head There is no
discipline in the only half-organized
progressive movement Each insHr-
gent is lighting for himself. What is
needed is a man like Roosevelt, past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
General improvement in
Working Conditions
Desired.
MAY MEAN A STRIKE
Contest Waged by SWitchmen
Without important De-
veIopmentS.

Cleveland, Dec. "A general in-
crease in wages and betterment of the
general working conditions will be
asked of every railroad in the United
States, II the present attitude Of the
great brotherhoods of railway en-
ployes is carried out. That a request
will be made by the brotherhoods
now is considered certain. Whether
this will lead to a general strike de-
pends, according to the men, upon the
attitude Of the railway companies.
Refuses TO Discuss II.
Chicago, Dec. 4-President Lee OF
the Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmeu,
who is here today negotiating with the
Chicago railroad officials, declined to
discuss in detail the published reports
that the roads of the country are on
the verge Of a great labor war. He
said the story was misleading and the
demand not yet made.
Expects settlement Soon
Peoria, Ill, Dec. 4.-W. 8. Carter,
grand master of the Locomotive Fire
men and Engineers, does not antici-
pate any interference on the part cf
the locomotive fremen and enginemen
in connection with the strike in the
northwest. He takes an optimistic
view of the situation and believes a
settlement will soon be reached.
Strikers Tie Up Twin Cities.
2, StPauf Dsc o4.=Wfth both sides
firm and processing confidence as TO
the final outcome. the fourth day OF
the switchmen's strike began with no
apparent progress towards settlement
While the switchmen claim to have
the situation we'll in hand. the rail-
roads have been making headway Jy
importing new men. Reports from
Duluth state the strike at the head uf
the lakes IS practically broken. but
in the twin cities the railroads so far
have not been able to handle any vol
ume of business.
Statement From Roads
Chicago, Dec. &C. L. Dickson OF
the Burlington railroad. speaking for
the General Managers association,
said today that about a hundred
switch engines are working in the
switch yards of the twin-cities, the
maximum number before the strike be-
ing 115. At Duluth the yards are
working full handed.
He says the railroads have been
able to get all the men needed and
that normal conditions prevail
throughout tho strike zCne
seattle Syvitchmen Ordered Back.
Seattle, Wash. Dec. 4.-The switch
men who are members Of the Brother
.Lood &c T., -,r,-y,o,, hove roan ,rrarod
TO return TO work. The decision was
reached at a meeting of the local union.
1t was advised by Vice President Nc
Intyre of the brotherhood, who came
from Denver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

schooners Of the Gloucester Mass,
fishing feet, the Mabel D. Hines and
the Henry NJ. Stanley, were wrecked
in the violent northeast gale, which
has swept Newfoundland waters in
the past few days. The schooner
John R. Bradley, widely known as
the vessel which carried Mr. Cooks
arctic expedition, is also reported
missing from the fishing fleet and it
is feared that it is lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

ing close to the blazing torch, which
ignited it. The lad said it was the
first bale of hay he had ever been re-
quired to handle, and no one in au-
thority in the mine gave him instruc-
tions what to do with 1t.
Law Generally Violated
The authorities consider this testi-
mony of greatest Importance, and say
it justified the opinion that the child
labor law was freely violated in the
Cherry mine to the great danger of
the miners. 4 zs,---.,--.. =, ---s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
ENTIRE OHIO
REGIMENT out
TO QUELL RIOT
Bridgeport Ohio, Dec. 4-The
nrikers were so threatening today
lfter hearing of the coming of troops
hat martial law has been declared.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 4.-Governor
Harmon today ordered out the Sth reg
ment of the Ohio National Guard and
parts of the 7th and 4th regiments to
proceed forthwith to Bridgeport, where
Two guards in the mills of the Aetna
standard company were wounded in a
hot last night.
A strike has been in progress at
The Aetna tin plate mills, open shop
being the main contention.
Sanchez and DR.. V. NJ. Roman, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
MAD ON SUBJECT
Woman of Family into Which
Mrs. Snead Married, Vir-
tually Crazy.
SOME OF PAPERS FOUND
Companies Refuse to Pay Claims on
Ground Identity of Body Has
Not Been Established.

New York, Dec. 4.-Probers into the
mystery of the death of Mrs. Ocey w.
NJ Snead, victim of the East Orange
bathtub tragedy. found themselves
wandering today in a labyrinth of in
surance finance.
Insurance mad" is the expression
which has been used in characterizing
the Wardlaw family, into which Mrs.
Snead married, in view of the facts so
far brought to light regarding the
group of elderly women who were Gus.
todians Of the victim for months pre-
ceding her death.
Made Many Memoranda.
Papers found reveai memoranda in
the handwriting Of Miss Virginia Ward
law, aunt of the victim, now under ar
rest, nearly all having to do with the
subject of life insurance. Policies ag-
gregating $4,000 on the life of Mrs.
Snead are known to be in existence,
and other policies ranging into the
thousands are believed to have been
written for her The authorities ad-
init they have very little light as to
the actual responsibility for the death
.nf-Ars. Snead. = 49,
Refuse to Pay.
New York, Dec. 4.-The three
great companies in which Mrs. Ocey
Wardlaw Martin Snead held life In
surance for over $4,000 announced
yesterday that they will refuse to
honor their policies until it has been
proved that the body of the half
starved young woman found in the
bathtub of an unfurnished house in
East Orange, n. J., on Monday last,
is that of Mrs. Snead.
The policy for $4,000 on the life
of Mrs. Snead's husband, Fletcher
Snead, who is missing, is also un-
paid, and no claim has been put in
for the insurance. A company agent
detailed on the case said:
''We do not believe Snead is dead.
We do not know that Mrs. Snead is
dead 1t seems incredible that any
woman, if she had any claim on ties
of blood or family devotion. not hyp-
Noticed or drugged, could be persnad-
ed to endure such ingenuities of men
tai suffering and bodily privation as
the poor girl now in the morgue
underwent.
Aunt Held Policies.
''We do know that three separate
sets of policies in duplicate on the
life of young Mrs. Snead were issued
in favor of her aunt, Miss Virginia
Wardlaw, now under arrest at East
Orange. on the plea in each instance.
that the previous set had been lost
Was money borrowed on these dup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
NOW WHATS DOING?
CANNON SEES TAFT

Washington, Dec. 4.-Speaker Can
non and President Taft went over some
important matters this morning. The
speaker refused to divulge the subject
of his talk with the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
EDITORS FIRST
HUNT: ALSO LAST

Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 4.-On his first
hunting expedition, w. S. Evans, aged
60, former editor, was killed. 1t is
supposed his gun was discharged as
he was climbing fence, hanging over
which his body was found by neigh
bors today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
zBYsZKo BESTS De ROUEN
Pole Who Comes Here Next Week
Wins Match at Kansas city.

Kansas City. Dec. 4.-Zbyszko. the
Polish wrestler dedicated Raoul De
Rouen. the Frenchman. in a rough
contest at convention hail here last
night Referee Dave Por,ous gave
Zbyszko the first fall on a foul after
20 minutes and II seconds. Z5yszko
won the second fall with a cross body
and seesaw hold after 30 minutes and
25 seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
BELIEVED CERTAIN RAIL
BROTHERHOODS WILL Join
IN new DEMAND ON ROADS

fenced at the February. 1906. term of
the circuit court Of Knox county, On
the third trial of the case, the jury
disagreeing on two trials, to 16 years
in the penitentiary for completely in
the murder of Lena Ramp, whom Shsl-
ton had ruined and who died from
criminal operation performed on her
by Dr. John Cole at the instigation
Of Shelton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

came to light last evening. Fernando
former accompanied by his family, ar
rived here and registered at a leading
hotel Neither would talk. They gave
their address as New York.
Members Of the Central American
diplomatic corps, however. were in
fiutter when they discovered the new
arrivals. Sanchez, they declared. is a
partner of Zelaya in many of the lat
teT's business ventures in Nicaragua,
and has managed to amass a fortune
Of four to five million dollars Roman,
the report continues, has long been
Sanchez's business adviser. He is also
a close friend and adviser of Zelaya.
During the afternoon and early ev-
ening more than a score of dispatches
were sent from Sanchez's rooms. AL
most an equal number were received
This telegraphic activity, the Central
Americans insist, is aimed at members
of congress with a view to winning
over enough of them to render the ad-
ministration's present program inoper-
ative in the event it is presented to
congress.
CnstriIIO Makes Request.
DR.. Castrillo, diplomatic agent of the
provisional government of Nicaragua
and the representative of the revoIu-
tionists here, has formally requested
to be received by Knox on equal terms
with the agents of the ZeIayan gov
ernment. This, naturally, would be
informally, as neither Of the Nicara-
guam representatives nor Castrillo has
official standing.
Bodies Were Cremated.
New Orleans, La, Dec. 4-The
bodies of Leroy Cannon and Leonard
Grace, the two American executed by
order OF President Zelaya of Nicara-
qua, we're burned. according to pas
sengers arriving here yesterday from
Nicaragua on the steamer Dictator.
1t was reported that incineration was
resorted to to conceal the means of
identification. Afterwards, it was
said, zelaya found it impossible to
conceal the fact that the Americans
had been killed and was forced 10
make report to this effect to the
state department at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Dec. & In American History.

1868 - President LiuColD's amnesty
message sent to congress.
1SS1-GeneraI Hugh Judson Fitzpatrick.
cavalry leader, United States min
lister 20 Chile. died: born 1886.
19O1-Mrs. Donald g. Mitchell. wife of
the author famous as TX Marvel.
died; born 1890
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
HIS SENTENCE COMMITTED
Governor Makes Term of Knox Coun-
ty Man Expire Dec. 8.

Springfield. H., Dec. 4.-Governor
Deneen has on the recommendation Of
the state board of pardons commuted
to expire on Dec. s. 1909. the sentence
of Isaac NJ. Shelton who was SEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Expected That the Matter
Will be Submitted to
Lawmakers.
WOULD END WRANGLING
Zelaya Ignores UItimatum and
Sends Close Personal
Friends Here.

Washington, Dec 4.-There seems
little doubt the president will lay be-
fore congress at an early date the
facts as to the Nicaraguan situation
with view to receiving authority for
any further steps he may see fit TO
take in the interest of American resi-
dents of that country and with view
to putting an end to ne interminable
strife in Central America.
May Let Them Fight 1t Out.
The question of indemnity for the
killing of Cannon and Grace is still
held in abeyance and there is reason
to believe no demand will be made un-
til the issue between the Zelayan gov
ernment and the revolutionists has
been settld. 1t is the view of the
United States there is at present no
responsible government in Nicaragua.
Would Demand More of 2einya.
When the proper time comes, it $
stated. there viii be no waste of time
in seeking reparation. Should the Ze-
laya government prove successful
there is nc doubt the money demanded
for the killing of the Americans would
far exceed the amount required IN ca sc
Of the success of the revolutionists,
who are in no way responsible for
that outrage.
VIII Have Ample Force.
Washington. Dec. with the ar
rival at Corinto today Or tomorrow of
the cruiser Albany and gunboat York
town the United States will be in po-
sition to take as aggressive steps as
any occasion may demand for the pro
lection of American interests along
the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. To-
gether with the assistance of thc gun.
boat Vicksburg the warships will have
a quota of fighting men of about COO
Guns VIII Reach Them.
The guns aboard these vessels are
considered large enough to subdue
any hostile demonstration against the
Americans in any of the seaport
towns In the event of trouble in the
interior the GOO men with supply Of
ammunition are regarded as force
sufficient to bring fear to any force
likely to preNent themselves in oppo-
sition The landing of blue jackets
or sheIling of seaports is not antici-
,ated at this time.
Two vessels at Colon.
Colon, Dec 4-The United States
gunboat Eagle has arrived here from
costa Rica. The United States gun
boat Marietta arrived from Port Lii
non last night.
Sends EnvOys Here.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Zelaya has not
pnIy refused to take cogniZance OF
Hnox's note, but is declared to have
dispatched special agents to Washing
ton to endeavor to have the state de-
partment's ultimatum set aside, first, |
oy appealing to that department; sec |
ondly, by directing appeals to members /
If congress. The state department is
aware of the presence and identity Of |
.hese emissaries. While they are be- |
ng watched, nothing like espionage is |
being maintained.
1t was reported that any attempt by |
Zelaya to escape from Nicaragua will /
receive vigorous attention from the |
American warships, this government /
regarding Zelaya as a man RESPONSE
ole for the torture and death of Grace |
and Cannon.
Plan Comes to Light.
The plan to defect the governments |
program in reference to Nicaragua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
LITTLE BRUSH IN OUR ISLES
Find 1t Necessary 10 Kill Score of
Moros and SananOs.

Manila. Dec 4.-Fanatical Moros
and Sananos forced a fight upon a de-
tachment constabulary near Mt.
Malindang. Mindanao islands. last sun
day. Six constables. four porters and
one policeman were killed and ono
constable wounded. The aggressors
left 20 dead when they finally separ-
ated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 40. rises T,05; moon rises
1I:59 p. m; . m. planet Mercury at
aphelion, greatest actual distance from
sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
WOMAN AND TWO
CHILDREN KILLED

Cleveland, Dec. Airs. Antonio
Lubeca and her two children were
found murdered at their home here. A
crowbar was the weapon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
RIVER BULLETIN.

A slight falling tendency in the Mis-
sissippi Will prevail from below Du
buque to Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
EAGLES. AttentionI

Tuesday evening. Dec. Z, the regular
meeting of Rock Island Aerie will be
held at Beselin's hall. Election of Of
ficers. Entertainment after meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
TRANSPORT STILL STUCK
Tightening Cargo of Troopship to
Float It Out of the Mud.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-The transport
Prairie is still stuck in the mud near
this city. The cargo is being lightered
and marines viii probably go ashore
this afternoon. when another attempt
will be made to float the vessel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Crime on Long Island.

New York, Dec. 4.-Near Munson,
L. l., today was found the body of Mrs
farmer. She had been assaulted rob-
bed and murdered. There is no clew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
JEFF And JACK
TO SPLIT Cash,
so STORY GOES

New York. Dec. 4.--The report is
currant fiat Jedr1es and johnson
baves secretly agreed upon an even dis
'fribution OF the purse I'm their fight
instead Of rs to the winner and 25 to
he loser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Princess WaIdemar Dead

Copenhagen, Dec. 4.-Princess Wal
demar. wife of the youngest son of the
late King Christian, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
TAFT TO ASK CONGRESS
FOR AUTHORITY TO DEAL
WITH NICARAGUAN HEAD
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday;
colder. The lowest temperature tonight
Will be slightly below the freezing point.
Temperature at a. M, 42J maximum
in "a hours, AZ; minimum, AZ. PrecIPita-
tiOn I'm "a hours, .O3 inches. Wind We
IOcity at z n. m, miles. Relative hu-
midity, last evening 75, this morning 0S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
SHIP AND 80 LOST
Grew Goes Down With British
Graft Wrecked in Barn
stable Bay.
MAY BE OTHER DISASTERS
Isles Cut Of From Continent by Wire
as Result of Storm of I'm
usual Severity.

London, Dec. An a terrific gale
that ragged yesterday oveg the Rs6Ish
isles the steamer Thistiemor went to
its doom off Appledere in Barnstable
bay. 1t is believed the entire crew Of
80 men persisted. Four bodies have
been washed ashore. The Thistlemor,
in command of Captain Yeo, was
bound from Liverpool for an American
port.
Another Disaster Feared.
It Is feared that another disaster oc-
CURED in the Irish channel. The Isle
Of Man steamer Ellen Vannin, with a
crew of 81 and IL passengers, left
Ramsay, Isle of Man, for Liverpool at
midnight on Thursday, but has not
since been heard from. A mail bag
and two life belts washed ashore on
the banks of the Mersey leave little
doubt that it foundered One of the
Vannin's passengers, Mark Jonghin,
was proceeding to America to take
possession Of a fortune left him there
All Hope Abandoned.
London, Dec. All hope of the sur
vivaI of the passengers and crew, SO
in all, OF the Isle of Man steamer ELAN
Vannin was abandoned today when
portions of the steamers upper works
and small boats. picked up on the
banks of the Mersey, were definitely
identified as belonging to the missing
vessel. Nothing was heard of the YES
sci since it left Ramsay, Isle of Man,
Thursday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04
Cut on From ContInent.

Berlin. Dec. 4.-Direct telegraphic
communications between Germany
and England and France was entirely
cut off throughout the day by a storm
that swept the British isles and
France, and it was necessary to send
all messages to those countries by way
of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-04

tContinued on Paxe Four.)
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-01-08

Swear OF from 81 your bs0 habits
2nd get right With God and msA totsy;
and % i sincerely, without msatal rs
eCaG02, 70. ms nay Dc yOur AS
New Years cay On tbs nzTOw 18th
ms called Life between the 40 ster-
mites Even though yOu break the
resolution L : better 70 have made L,
FOR L shows thaC yOG e. have a Gu
sGsncs and moral stamina and reoCg-
ME he cal Of duty. So l1ng as thas
Is ne y01 are stu worth saving and
ne StE u h0pe oonmueS % Shils @
ne h5-i-0l Of y01E future. Il s ne
1z1 who 5 reckless q Ea higher
chnEs. no EzllCEs N se1S9zLity, who
knoEs ID moral restraint, gives FIJI
rein % re syl within hin and ives
z16 dies lke TIE animals srO11d hin.
Eao MAKES 10 good rss0,uUO1StO g1i5e
rs e0liGc1 and Hft hin 70 = higasE
levsl q lie
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-01-08

We have ben ANXIOUS 70 hear sole
strong and leading Southern pUbIea-
6on s5Gnd a clear and decided HOgs On
tie tariff as 4 proper policy for the
democratic South. and here Il Is from
the Manufacturers RecOri, which,
more than any other periodical, IS IN
intimate to1ch With 01r Industrial n
terests and Their NEEDS:
The tine has eOms when every b1Si-
nsSs nan n he SO1th-Vhethsr he be
merchant manufacturer. farmer CT
bzakeT-mtecsstsi n the welfare Of
tbs sec6on should unite II 4 demand
for . fuI measure Of tariff protection
70 TIE interests Of he South ms
sec6on has - lO1g permitted others %
make Our rzrin avs thzt there s oan-
ger that OT on people nay lot real-
re how seriously this section EOud Be
hzmpesei and crippled by Czuf e
Yised n the nteresI Of ne Ess- and
West as against me South. SGeh
things have been dOle bstO0e- They
VII De done again unless the people Of
the Eh0.e So1th awake % ne danger
OF the SirE1C01-