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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
SARAH KOTEN FREED
ON COURTS ORDER
Woman Who Killed Doctor She
Charged Had Assaulted Her
in Hands of Friends.

New York April 21.-Sarah Ko-
ten, young Russian Jewess, who
shot and killed DR.. S. Auspitz, whom
she accused of betraying her, and
who last week pleaded guilty of man
slaughter in the first degree, was de-
clared free woman by the judge
yesterday afternoon. Judge Blan-
chard who investigated the case, sus-
pended sentence on the young woman
and turned her over to the society
for the Protection of Jewish Women,
who took her to the country to re-
cover her health
Eighty women were present in the
court room. The judge declared the
woman was far more sinned against
than SHINING The woman appeared
in the court room with her child
close against her breast and looked
frightened. There was prolonged
applause when the judge concluded
and the women allskissed her in the
court room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
CHURCH ROW WILL KEEP AMBASSADOR
WHITE FROM MARRIAGE OF DAUGHTER

mony. and with the usual restrictions
concerning the faith of any issue of
the marriage.
Influences were brought to bear in
an endeavor to induce Cardinal kopD
to concede the service of the Episcopal
church, but these failed in their object.
Precedents were cited where two SER
vices, both in France and in other
countries, has been performed, notably
in the case of the marriage of the
Dutch minister at Washington, j. j.
Loudon, and the niece of the late
James B. Eustis, one of Ambassador
Whites predecessors.
AS the cardinal remained obdurate,
Ambassador White finally acquiesced,
but as a protest against the attitude
of the ecclesiastical authorities, he de-
cided to abstain from attending the
Catholic ceremony With regard 20
this decision, he says:
Both my public and my private life
demonstrate my freedom from relig
ious bias, but under the circumstances
and as the representative of a coun
try eminent for it's religious toler
alton. although predominantly Pro
testant, / have decided not to attend
the service at st. Joseph's, the more
so as there are several recent precei
ents for a Catholic ceremony and one
| of another denomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Paris, April 21.-The arrangements
for the wedding of Count Hermann
Scherr-Thoss and Miss Muriel White,
daughter of the American ambassador,
which were delayed by certain diff
culties arising through differences in
the faith of the contracting parties,
are now completed. The civil cere-
mony, which alone constitutes a legal
marriage in France. will be performed
by the mayor of the eighth arrondisse-
ment, in which the ambassador re-
sides, April 2S The following day the
religious marriage will be celebrated
at st. Joseph's church, one of the most
exclusive Catholic churches in Paris.
The service will be simple and will
be attended only by the members oi
the immediate family. with the excep
tion of Ambassador White.
AS Miss White retains her Protest
ant faith, her family greatly desired
that both Protestant and Catholic re
ligious services should follow the civi
marriage, and the groom-eIect and fam
lily were in full sympathy with this
Cardinal Kopp. bishop of Breslau, tn;
diocese in which the couple will live
declined, however, to grant a dispen
sation for the marriage except on con
T: ditions that the groom refrain fro1
. attending any other religious cere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
At Instance Of England
Invasion is Arranged
For
TO GUARD INTERESTS
Americans Feel More Secure
With Two Cruisers on the
Way to Scene.

Tifiis, April 21.-General Smarky,
expedition in Julia in 1908, has been
designated to lead the proposed Rus
sian expedition into Persia The ex-
pedition will be organized at the sug-
gestion of Great Britain for the relief
of foreigners at Tabriz.
Shah Pleads Illness.
Teheran, April 21-The shah today
declined to receive British and Rus
sian diplomatic representatives, CIV
ing illness as an excuse.
Fanaticfsm Extending.
Constantinople, April 21-Late re-
ports from the Syrian coast say racial
fanaticism is extending in the cilayet
of Alpho. Disturbances have broken
out at Antioch and Birejik and for
eigners have taken refuge at the Brit
ish vice consulates.
80 Killed with BaskerviIIe.
Tabriz, April 21.-The nationalists
lost 60 men killed and 100 wounded
in the sortie yesterday, in which H. c.
Baskerville, an American school teach
er, lost his life
Americans Feel Secure.
Constantinople, April 21-N ews
that the American government had or
dered the cruisers Montana and North
Carolina to Alexandrette for the pro-
lection of Americans, brought sense
Beirut and Alexandrette. The trouble
the Syrian coast cities of Mersina.
Beirut and Alexandretta. The trouble
may be over before the cruisers ar
rive, but there is also a chance that
the present war may be only the be-
ginning in which event the vessels
will be invaluable for the protection
of Americans
England and other powers already
have warships on the coast J. 3.
Jackson, American consul at Alpho. ex-
presses some concern for missionar-
les in the outlying stations who have
given asylum to Christian refugees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
SMUCCLED IN A
MILLION WORTH
GOWNS YEARLY

New York, April 21.-Further inves-
tigation of the systematic smuggling
of Paris gowns into this port led the
custom house officials to declare that
the syndicate has probably smuggled
in 81 100000 worth of goods each year
for the last 10 years, thus defrauding
the government out of 100000 annual
ly in customs duty.
Efforts to avoid criminal prosecu-
tion and to shield from publicity the
prominent women for whom the $55,-
900 worth of recently seized gowns
were intended, resulted in the offer by
reputable attorneys. representing anon
ymous clients, of $2GC,000 to the gov
ernment to drop the investigation.
The federal grand jury is investiga
ting the case and it is intimated that
the identity of the smugglers will be
revealed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
THE ADMIRAL
IS SIGHTED OFF
MOMBASA COAST

Mombasa. April 21-The steamer
Admiral. with Theodore Roosevelt and
party on board, has been sighted of
this port.
The Admiral arrived at Mombasa ON
scheduled time and Roosevelt will to-
day land in Africa to begin his hunt
ing and collecting expedition and his
caravan march north to Egypt Roose-
velt will be welcomed and entertained
in Mombasa by the acting governor Of
the protectorate. F. J. Jackson, who
received special instructions from
King Edward to show every consider
alton to the distinguished traveller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
WIND BLOWS 100 MILES AN HOUR IN
SQUALL ON THE COAST OF LAKE ERIE

Cleveland, April 21.-A squall which
swept along the southern shore of the
lake today left death and ruin in ils
wake. The wind reached a velocity
of nearly 100 miles an hour for few
minutes. The day was as dark as
night. Trees and frame houses were
blown down in all parts of the city.
Lightning started many fires.
A woman was blown into a lake and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
ICE 80 FEET HIGH
Great Mass at Mouth of Mag
ara River Threatens DAM
age to Hotels.
LEWISTON BRIDGE IN PERIL
War Department and Governor Ask
ed to Help-May Try to Break
Jam With Explosives.

Niagara Falls, April 21.-Thousands
of tons of broken ice piled in a con-
fused mass at the mouth of the Mag
ara river today threatens the Lewis
ton suspension bridge. Moving pom
derously before tremendous pressure
of water, the mass of ice is slicing off
the river embankment as it passes and
threatens serious damage to some of
the hotels on the river bank ordinarily
high above the water.
Adding to Accumulation.
Great fields of ice are pouring over
Niagara falls, constantly adding to
the accumulation which clogged the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Yesterday in Congress :

Washington, April 21.-Following is
a summary, compiled from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of congress yesterday:
SENATE The census bill was sent
back to conference by the senate in or
der that its amendments relating to
the civil service law and requiring the
construction of building for the work
of the census in this city might be fur
ther considered and insisted upon The
conferees had agreed to strike out the
senate amendment requiring domicile in
a state for one year as a prerequisite
for the establishment of residence as a
basis for apportionment of appoint
ments among the several states, but
they were instructed to insist upon this
provision. Senator Stone spoke at length
in favor of free trade with the Philip
] pine islands and for Independence oi
the islands within a time to be agreed
upon. Adjourned at 4.20 p. IN.
, HOUSE-The house was not in ses
] sica.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
VICTORY FOR VETS
General Results Where Liquor
Was Issue in Municipal
Elections Against Drys.
SENATOR HOPKINS HIT
kewanee Upholds Saloon by a Large
MajOrity-Holland Loses in
Bloomington Contest

Chicago. April 21.-Municipal and
township elections were held through
out the state yesterday, the question
of local option being hard fought in
scores of the smaller towns. Returns
from these latter towns indicate that
the vets won the majority of the bat
ties.
In many other towns, while local
option was not voted upon directly,
the forces were lined up for or against
suits appear to be about equally di-
vided.
Hopkins Loses Fight.
One of the most bitter fights in the
state was at Aurora, where Albert ].
Hopkins, recently retired from the
United States senatorshlp, was given
another hard blow. The faction which
was headed by Hopkins was badly
beaten.
The center of interest in the local
option fight was at Kewanee, which
was the largest town in the state
which voted on the saloon proposition
The drys fought a good fight, but were
beaten by a heavy majority.
There were none of the larger cities
which changed from one side of the
local option question to the other
Aurora IN Glad.
Aurora, H., April 21.-The Hopkins
| faction was dealt the most crushing
blow in the Aurora municipal election
yesterday it has ever received here
Hopkins candidate for mayor, c. S
Battle, was beaten more than 2 to
by Fred Fauth, the anti-Hopkins can
didate, the vote resulting 3,911 to 1,
S34.
Hopkins was beaten here for senator
by less than to / vote at the Aug
/ ust 1908, primary. Last night the
city was wild with enthusiasm. Two
thousand men formed in line ani
marched through the streets led by {
hack, which bore coffin labeled Hop
kinism." The marchers sought Hop
Then they marched to the Office of hi:
newspaper, where they deposited thu
icasket.
BeaIl Reelected Mayor mt Alton.
Alton, H., April 21.-Edmond Beall
running for reelection as mayor agains
lCharles Clifford, was reelected yesteI
lday. His opponent denounced him a
being the promoter and author of tn
nature fakes attributed to Alton, an
unduly exploiting the stork as the en-
blem of the city. Beall got 903 ma
ljority out of $500 votes cast, carryin
every voting precinct in the city. N
liquor issue was raised.
Sunday Closing Loses.
Joliet, Ill.,, April 21.-Mayor John F
Cronin and the entire democratic cit
| ticket was elected by majorities ran,
, ing from 200 to 500 in a total vote {
: over 1900 The contest was one
: the most bitterly fought in the histor
of the city. Back of the republica
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
PEACEFUL solution OF
TURKISH TROUBLE NEAR

Charles Levi Woodbury., which the
cruiser captured after firing four
rounds from a machine gun and threat
ening to sink the alleged poaching
vessel unless it surrendered.
AS no attention was paid the three
volleys. fourth was directed at the
schooner which struck and slightly
damaged it. The captain of the Amer
ican vessel did not surrender, how
ever. until the schooner was boarded
by force from the cruiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Passiveness Of Sultan
Indicates an Early
Settlement.
WILL Be NO BATTLE
Lines of Invading Troops Con.
tinue to Draw Closer About
the City.

London, April 21.-A dispatch from
Constantinople says a definite agree
ment between the government ana
committee Of union and progress viii.
be reached. Abdul Hamid is to re.
main sultan of Turkey, but the pres
ent cabinet will resign Immediately.
Army Draws Closer.
Constantinople, April 21-Lines Of
the constitutional army are drawing
closer and closer toward the Turkish
capital today and the advance guar!
of the Macedonans is practically at the
gates of the city. The actual advance
into the city, however, is not yet be-
gun.
Negotiations for peaceful settle.
ment are proceeding with high hopes
of success and there are increasing
evidences that there will be no en-,
counter between the army of invest
ment and the first army corps within
Constantinople.
People Leave Capital.
Fears of possible rioting, however,
became manifest today and as Il result
many people are leaving the capital.
Everything is quiet at Yildiz palace
The sultan is outwardly calm AMI
awaiting developments with apparent
imperturbability.
May Yet Settle Trouble.
Constantinople, April 21-The cabi.
net will meet this afternoon aEd pro
claim martial law. The advance
guard of the constitutional army has
arrived on the outskirts of the city. In
some quarters it is believed there is
an increasing possibility of an arrival
at an understanding which may result
in a reconciliation between the young
Turks and the. sultan. The cabinet
this morning considered proposal
made by the army of investment.
Waits in Palace.
Constantinople, April 21.-Sultan
Abdul Hamid is waiting in his palace
for whatever may befall He has not
taken to fight. and his grand vizier
Tewfik Pasha, has announced that
without fear, the sultan will remain
with his family and accept resignedly
the fate which has been prepared fol
him and his country.
Tewfik Pasha and the minister ot
war, Edhem Pasha, who sent in theil
designations to the sultan late Monda.
night, decided to withdraw them yes
terday. and the grand vizier is spend
ing most of the time with his majesty
4. =.
the garrison. but no preparations hav'
been made to offer any resistance K
the advance of the Saloniki troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

exit of the river into Lake Ontario.
The height of the mound of ice at
Lewiston is already so feet above the
usual level of the river.
Appeals for help have been made to
the war department and Governor
Hughes. and the governor sent an ex-
pert in the use of explosives. The ice
is passing over the falls at the rate
of thousands of tons a second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Ex-senator Turpie Dead.

Indianapolis. Ind. April 21.-Former
United States Senator David Turpic
died today. He had been in i'll health
some time Turpie defeated his re-
publican opponent, Benjamin Harrison,
for the senatorship in 1887.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

drowned The roofs were blown from
the main building of the Case school
and from Adelbert college. Monu-
ments and trees were blown down in
Woodland cemetery, and telegraph and
telephone wires are down.
Damage mt Wellington.
AT Wellington the wind unroofed
the plant of the American Machine
company and otherwise damaged SO
houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Car Employees Vote to Strike.

Pittsburg. April 21.-Employes of
the Pittsburg Street Railway company
voted almost unanimously to strike
unless the company today at a confer
ence conceeds the demands for half
a cent per hour advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
CUMMINS PRESENTS
INCOME TAX BILL
Has Measure He Believes Will Pro-
duce $4,000, 900 Revenue-Ex-
empts All Below $1,000.

Washington, April Ex-senator Cum
Minis today introduced an amendment
to the Payne-Aldrich tariff providing
for a graduated income tax which he
believes would produce $40,000,0O0
revenue. 1t exempts incomes below
$4,000 and authorizes a deduction of
that amount from every dutiable in
come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
LAKE SAILORS FOR STRIKE
Union Members Hold Ships Cannot
Sail Without Them.

Cleveland, Ohio, April 21.-By a
unanimous vote the 207 members CT
the Lake Seamen's unioE decided TO
go on strike here yesterday. II is said
that with the present number of non
union engineers under contract it will
not be possible for the vessels con-
trolled by the Lake Carriers associa-
tion to carry over 10000 900 tons of
ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
MURDER TRIAL IN THEATER
Indiana Court House Considered Tn
safe for the Big Crowd.

Spencer, Ind, April 21.-The second
trial of Emory Cashell for the murder
of Thomas Mills began here today in
the opera house. In Indiana, at least,
this is the first time court proceedings
were held in theater. The old court
house is so shaky and interest in the
trial so widespread that the county
commissioners decided it would not be
safe to risk a crowd of spectators as
sembling in the court room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
HOLDS NlNE-HOUR
LAW GOOD STATUTE
Judge Landis Decides Case Brought
Against the Santa Fe Road
to Test Law.

Chicago. April 21.-Judge Lands, in
the federal district court here today,
in a test case against the Santa Fe
road in the 9-hour law governing the
telegraph, upheld the law. .he decis.
ion will be appealed, as the case is
the first one started under the hour
of labor" law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
PATTEN TAKES HIS
LIFE IN HIS HANDS
Leader of Wheat Bull Movement
Goes Out to Personally Inspect
the Crop.

Chicago, April 21-James A. Pat
ten, the bull leader in wheat. left
the city today to personally inspect
the crop outlook in Illinois and ad-
jacent states, particularly as it bears
on the amount of wheat which may
be delivered to him on July con-
tracts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
POACHER CAUGHT
IN CANADIAN WATERS
American Fishing Schooner Taken
Near Vancouver After Shots
Are Fired.

vancouver, B. c.. April 21.-The
dominion government cruiser. Keis-
terel, arrived today. having in charge
the American halibut fishing schooner,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
WOMAN SUPPLIED
Supposed Mrs. Boyle Held for
kidnapping of Willie Whitla
in Luxury.
HUSBAND BORROWING CASH
Ohio Authorities Not Disposed to At
tempt to Prosecute Unless
Pennsylvania Fails

Mercer. Pa, April 21-It was learn
ed here last night that the effort of
former Judge Miller, counsel for Mrs
James II. Boyle in the Whitla abduc-
ton case, to have the Ohio courts
claim jurisdiction over the woman had
fallen fiat. The Ohio authorities eX-
pect to take no action in the case un-
less the woman's conviction in Penn
sylvania should fail, A capias from
Ohio for the woman and one for Boyle
are in the hands of the sheriff to be
served if either of them should be
released here.
Reveling I'm Luxury.
While Boyle is reputed to have call
ed on his relatives for enough money
to buy stogies with, Mrs. Boyle is said
TO be reyeling in luxury. 1t is reported
that rich relatives have deposited to
her credit here $1,000 No one but heI
attorney, it is said, knows where it
came from, but it is taken as evi
dence of the truth in the report that
she is from a prominent and wealthy
family. That she is best known near
ST. Louis is evidenced by the quantity
of mail she receives from there. 1t is
said she gets many letters from East
st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
HOPKINS GAINS IN BALLOTS

Candidate for Senator Gets IS Votes
on .3d Attempt.
Springfield, April 21.-The 73d ballot
for senator today resulted
Hopkins, rs.
Foss, IS.
Shurtleff, 81
Alderman Michael thinner, "a.
Scattering, TO-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Democrat Wins mt DanvilIe.

Danville: ILL.,, April 21.-Louis Platt,
democrat. running on the citizens tick
ct. was elected mayor of Danville over
William F. Baum, republican, by ma.
jority of about 500. There will be no
change in the complexion of the city
2 democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11

With sunset next Wednesday new year will be ushered in upon Israel, to be known in the Jewish calendar as 56ao oi creation. and in all the ends of the earth throughout their habitations, the desceno- ants of Jacob will be gathered in solemn meditation at their respective houses of worship, to renew their allegiance to the God of their ancestors and proclaim Him sovereign of the universe, creator anu ruler of all human destiny.
 The liturgy of the day with it's elegant uassa ges, it's touching and inspiring pray CTS, it's charming poetry, and sweet ana ancient melodies, are all designed to Ill the hearts of the pious worshippers with thoughts of devotion and to make the day A yeritable Day of Remembrance for all generations in Israel
 The awesome significance of Israefs new year is signalized by the blowing or the rams horn in fulfillment of the oloicai ,niunction "a day of blowing of the Sho- far shall it be unto you (Num. xxix' D; also "a memorial of the blowing of the Shofart Qev. xxiii, 24).
 The use of the rams horn is on the one hand a solemn commemoration of the divine revelation on Sinai, which was ef- feeted midst thunder and the strong sound of the Shofar;" while on the other hand it is a sign and symbol of the cheer ing hope for the day when the great Sho- far of the Lord" shall announce the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
TELEPHONE SYSTEM SOLD.
Dadevile Line Changes Hands-Gram
 mar and High Schools Open.

Dadeville. September o.-(Special.) .)-The Dadevelle telephone system has been sold by the present owner T. B. Griffin, to the Southern Bell Telephone company, the property to change hands not later than January, 1910. The city council had revoked the franchise of the present own CT on account of poor service, but since the sale has been made he will be allowed to continue operating until the new own CTS take possession.
 The Dadeville Grammar school opens with an entirely new corps of teachers next Monday while the Tallapoosa High school begins its session the following Monday. Both expect successful year. Many of the boys and girls have been leaving this week for the various schools in the state, nine boys leaving Wednesday for Auburn on one train, which is very probably the largest number of repre- sentatfves that any town In the state the size of this has at the great Polytechnic school.
 MT. Lee Gresham was yesterday elected chief of police to succeed F. P. Wallace, resigned. The selection gives general sat- isfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Substitute."
CAST OF CHARACTERS


 CAST OF CHARACTERS
 James Smith--Mr. Max Figman.
 Rufus J. Vandorgrift-Arthur c. Davis. Dexter Chubb-Ernest c. Warde.
 Deacon Cyrus Hoywood-Hallett Bos- worth.
 Walter Hoywood-J. Walters
 Rev. Herman Lothrop-Sydney Price. William Barnard-Thomas H. Krueger William Rouse-George Centre.
 Adelphe-Herbert c. Denton.
 Sheriff.. G. Stuart.
 Cele I.othrop-Miss Lolita Robertson. Esther Diffy-Gladys Fairbanks Murry. Chrysantha Heywood-Sylvia Starr
 Helen Smith-Minnie Barrie.
 Minnie Leslie-vera Townsend.
 Max Figman returned to the Jefferson theatre last night and presented his suc- cessful comedy vehicle of last season, 'The Substitute.' The performance was greatly enjoyed and MT. Figmans comedy methods proved as diverting as one could wish. "The Substitute" is one of the most entertaining plays in which MT. Figman has ever appeared here and it is well worth seeing second time. The principal pole is that of an up-to-date lawyer who undertakes to masquerade in little country town as substitute parson. His ludicrous mistakes and the worldly out