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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
NO ROOM THERE
FOR POLITICS
Department of Justice Must
Be Manned by Men With
out Party Bias.
1T WILL FAIL OTHERWISE
Assistant Attorney General Denison
Speaks Before Civil Service
Reform Association.

Baltimore, Nd. Dec. 16. - Polit.
icaI lawyers in the government ser
vice are largely responsible for the
popular impression that it is next to
impossible to put a rich criminal in
Jail, declared Assistant Attorney
General w. T. Denison in an ad-
dress here today before the National
Civil Service Reform association.
Predicting that civil service prin-
cipIes ultimately would be applied
to all legal positions in the govern
ment service, with the possible ex-
ception of attorney general and So
licitor general. Mr.. Denison declared
the breakdown of the criminal law
was due largely to political appoint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. Dec. 16.-Following are
the. proceedings briefly told. of the
two houses of congress yesterday:
SENATE-Senator Young of Iowa
made his maiden speech in the senate.
He opposed the change in the rules Of
duccd by his ColIea que, Mr.. Cummins.
AMI argued in favor of leaving the tar
if alone for awhile. lie said that he
was afraid that another revision, par
tCularly one in which the right of
Weighing one interest against another
would be harmful TO the great agTiCul-
tural interests. The nominations of
Judges Dan Devantcr and Lamar for as
SOCiatC Justices of the supreme court
were confirmed. and several hours were
devoted to the consi Liberation of the ON
nibuS claims bill. The senate adjourn
ed out of respect to the late Repre-
sentative Joel Cook of PENNSYLVANIA.
HOUSE-The house was in session
only a few minutes and adjourned out
of respect to Representative Cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The northeastern low which is dis
appearing beyond New England has
again been attended by light snow
from New York and western Pennsyl-
vania to the extreme north Atlantic
coast The low that was yesterday
over Alberta now overlies the Cana
dian northwest and the eastern Rocky
mountain slope and rains have con-
tinued in the west gulf and north Pa
cific districts. An area of high pres
sure and fair weather that is central
over Michigan is accompanied by much
colder weather from the lake region
to New England The crest of the
western high was this morning over
southern Idaho. Owing 10 the rela-
lively low pressures on the eastern
Rocky mountain slope, unsettled
weather is indicated for this vicinity
tonight and Saturday, with warmer
tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
GEN. PARTRIDGE is BURIED
G.. \. II. Men Honor Late State Ad-
iutant i'm Funeral at Chicago.

Charles y Partridge. former Wan
kesan mayor and prominent &. A. Il.
man. VINO died Tuesday night after
weeks illness, was held a. n O'Clock
today from the Union Park ConErcga-
tional church G. \. r. men from all
over the state attended the services.
The remains we're taken 10 Rockefel-
Ter, H.. for burial. Mr.. Partridge was
born in Westford Va. in 1874. and was
brought 10 Lake county by his parents
in he same year. He fought through
ont the civil war. In 1896 he became
adjutant general Of the Illinois G. a. r.,
which position he held at his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16

territory are so inundated that in some
parts of the country the water is l.
feet deep.
In many villages houses have been
flooded and residents are living in the
upper stories of their dwellings.
Thames Rises Rapidly.
The outlook in the Thames valley is
grave. The river has risen 10 feet in
the Henley district within the last Sc
hours aud flooded enormous areas.
Many residences have been irretrieva-
bly, ruined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
LEWIS Is REELECTED
Unofficial Returns Place Majority of
President at 10000.

Bridgeport. Ohio, Dec 16.-Ac-
cOrding to unofficial returns received
here, National President T. L.
Lewis has been reelected president
of the United Mine Workers of
America. Returns received indicate
majority of 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
InsurrectOs Gathering in
Larger Force to Oppose
the Government.
ANOTHER FIGHT NEAR
Associated Press Correspond
ent Tells Truth Despite
Official Censor.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. 14.-(De'
layedD-A special train was made up
here this morning for the transporta-
ton Of 100 soldiers 10 a point not pos
itively known.
Forces StIII Gathering.
Advices from Pedemales tonight
state detachments Of revolutionists
continue TO arrive in the vicinity OF
Cerro Pristo and Ranch de Santiago.
making good the insurrectos boast that
when the federals again attack It will
be against 1000 men Navarro. com
manding the federal troops, expects
the next engagement will be more ser
ious than that of last Sunday.
Denies Execution of Men.
General Hernandese denied the
story that Navarro executed 30 alleged
anti-reelectionists after Sundays bat
tie. The story was told not only
among the revolutionists, but in Ma.
varro's own camp. There was no fight
ing today. although the revolutonists
predicted an early attack by the fed
erals.
Expects TO U~c railroad.
Hernandesc stated the disaffected
district would be flooded with soldiers
and that he intended to place guards
along the railroad so that he could
use il in forwarding troops. Since the
attack on a train at San Andrea
month ago no attempt has been made
to use the line for military purposes
as the insurrectos threatened in such
case to blow up the bridges.
4. y. Dispatches offend.
Tho censorship tightened here Mon
day. An Associated Press dispatch
sent from Pedernales that night and
telling Of Sundays battle reached Chi
huahua over the railroad telegraph.
and was delivered 10 the federal line
but it fell into official hands and there
after never saw the light again. II
offended. presumably. in placing the
insurrecto loss at 10. whereas the Off.
cial report says so. and i'm stating that
The federal less is said TO be consid.
cradle"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
More Capital Investment
Company Branches Be-
ing Raided.
TWO SETS OF WIRES
Used information in Advance of
Ticker to Get Customers
Money.

Chicago, Dec. 16. Additional
raids on concerns alleged to be
bucket shops were made today by
secret service men. At the office of
Murphy & Co., 90 La Sale street,
said to be a branch of the Capital
Investment company and as bucket
shop, books. papers, checks aud rec
ord sheets were seized and the en-
pIoyes arrested. Arrests are expect
ed in % or 80 towns in the middle
west today or tomorrow.
Offers 10 Submit to Arrest.
Two other arrests were made to-
traffic manager Of the Western Tn
ion, appeared at the Office of Super
intendent De Woody of the secret
service and offered to submit TO ar
rest. The Western Union is accus-
ed of being an accompIice in the
operation of the alleged bucket shops
by providing telegraph service.
Is Extensive Movement
Following the sensational raid on
the main Offices and four branches
of this company in Chicago and
branches at Joliet and Aurora, Ill.
yesterday. this roundup will mark
one of the most extensive movements
in the history of the governments
war against alleged get-rich-Quick
concerns.
Action, it is said, will be taken in
the following cities: Milwaukee, Ra-
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Ian
sing, Mich; Davenport and Musca-
tine, Iowa: Rockford Elgin, Mon
mouth, Galesburg. East st. Louis.
BeIvidere and DeKaIb, Ill; Indian
apolis, Anderson. Kokomo, Muncie
and Lafayette, Ind; Louisville. Ky;
Cincinnati. Ohio, and St. Louis. Mo.
Did Immense Business.
According~to agents of the depart
ment of justice, the Capital Invest
ment company controlled 5000 miles
OF leased wires to supply these
branches with news of the New York
stock market and was doing a bus
liness of more than 100000 an
'nually. It is said that on one To-
point break in the market the con-
cern netted 100000 in a single day.
The government alleges that the
firm dealt with it's customers on a
basis of heads 1 win; tails you
lose" In this connection federal
agents say that the company control
led two fast wires which were beat
ing the ticker with regular market
quotations. by from three to five min
utes. With this advance information
the men in charge of the company
offices would decide if orders would
be filed. The government charges
that the concern bought no stocks
outright, but took a commission on
all orders and then played the
longs against the shorts
Deals In Cotton.
Although operated at loss six
months in the year because of its ex-
tended wire service and many
branches. the concern is said to have
been a big payer at the end of the
year. 1t has recently been dealing
heavily in cotton. /
GaIesburE Office Closed.
Galesburg. Ill. Dec. 16.-T. G. |
Lawler, representing the Capital In |
vestment company here, has closed |
his offices. There have been no ar
rests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
ON BENDER AT HOT SPRINGS
Moweaqua, ILL.,, Man Killed by Police
man While Resisting Arrest.

Hot Springs. Ark, Dec. 16.-Sam
Reighley of Moweaqua, H., was shot
and killed here today by Patrolman
Oxford while resisting arrest for being
disorderly. 1t is said he recently in
herited considerable money and had
come here in search of health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
GUN BURSTS; NOBODY HURT
Rear Admiral Barry Investigating
Explosion on the Pennsylvania.

Washington. d. C., Dec. 16.-One OF
the six inch guns on the armored
cruiser Pennsylvania burst yesterday
while the ship was AZ target practice
off the Pacific coast. There were no
casualties. Read Admiral Barry. com
manding the Pacific feet. is investigat-
ing. The gun was an old one. unhoop-
ed at the muzzle. There are 132 OF
these guns afoat and Rear Admiral
Mason. chief Of ordnance. has request
ed an appropriation TO defray the cost
Of hopping the guns TO the muzzle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
ELECTRIC CHAIR FOR TWO
Negro and White Man Executed in
Virginia for Murder.

RiChmond Va. Dec. 16.-JOhn J.
Smyth, a bartender. who shot and
killed his wife and daughter at their
home in Norfolk last August. was
electrocuted in the penitentiary
here today. Jim Sielingon, colored.
who robbed and murdered a 70-year-
old white woman i'm Rockingham
last August, was also put to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
FAMINE FACES A
MILLION IN CHINA
American Consul Reports Condition
in Flood Stricken District Is
Serious.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Famine i'm
pends over more than a million Chin
ese in the northern part of the prov
ince of Anhui, a section of country
subject to destructive floods. The
American consul at Nanking, after Il
careful investigation of the situation.
has cabled the state department he
finds it very bad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
DEMOCRATS WILL
CAUCUS JAN. 18TH

Washington, Dec. ia call was is
sued today for a caucus of democratic
members of the next house to be held
Jan. 10 A plan for the immediate Sc
lection of the democratic members Of
the next ways and means committee
will be acted on with a view TO franz
ing a new tariff bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
TAKES OVER MINE
Federal Bureau to Operate Coal
Shaft for Experimental
Purposes.
TO GIVE LESSONS, TOO
PittsburG Coal Company Surrenders
Property at BrucetOn, Pa, for
General Good.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec 16.-With a big
coal mine, operated by experienced
miners and other employees, the United
States bureau of mines is about TO
start experimental work on the largest
scale ever attempted. The Pittsburg
Coal company has turned over 70 the
bureau a mine at BruCeton, Pa. and
work will begin next week
VIII Give Lessons.
Experts in the employ of the bureau
will experiment in the production of
mine explosions, and give lessons on
rescue work under actual conditions,
show the proportion of pure air need
ed for each emplOye, explain ventila-
tion in its every phase but particular
ly as it applies TO work following an
accident; explain the testing of mining
machinery, and give great care to the
elimination of dust as a possible cause
of explosions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
MUST PASS THE BILL
Spanish Premier Gives Deputies UI-
timatum on paddock" Measure.

Madrid, Dec. 16.-During debate
today in deputies on the paddock
bill" which prohibits the creation OF
further religious establishments in
Spain until the revision of the con-
cordat with the vatican, has been
completed. Premier Canalejas an
nounced negotiations with the vati-
can would not be resumed until the
paddock bill had been enacted into
law, and he appealed to the. Car
lists to recognize the futility of plac-
ing further distractions in the way
of the measure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE
TO PLAY 154 GAMES

New York, Dec. 16.-The National
league today decided upon a season of
154 games for 1911, the season to be-
gin April II and end about Oct u
Last season 154 games were played.
This years schedule plan was adopted
after consultation with the American
league,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Swiss Elect New President

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 16.-The
federal assembly in joint session of
the national and state councils yes
terday elected Marc Emile Ruchet
president of the Swiss confederation
for 1911. Louis Ferrer was chosen
vice president of the federal council.
The retiring president is Robert
Comtesse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Bank Cashier Held Up.

Tulsa. Okla. Dec. 1G.-Robbers held
up Cashier Conner of the State bank
at Prue Okla. at the point of a re-
volver today. took what money was
available and escaped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
TAFT NAMES FRIEND
OF SEN. LA TOILETTE

Washington. Dec 16.-The president
today nominated William A. Devine to
be postmaster at Madison. Wis. De
vine was recommended by Senator la
Toilette. Gabriel b. Holds or South
Dakota was named as consul general
al CCns,antinople.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Rainfall Heavier Than for
80 Years and Dam
age Great.
STREAMS ARE FLOODED
Thames One of Those on Ram
page-Many People DriV-
en- from Their Homes.

London, Dec. 16.-It is 80 years since
England has known such foods as are
now devastating immense stretches of
the country. The deluge of rain has
practically been incessant since the
first of December. The farmers have
suffered heavy losses. Large areas of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Budget for Coming Year
Provides for Increase in
the Navy.
Is NO THOUGHT OF WAR
Premier Denies That Intention
Is to Do More Than Keep
Pace With Times.

Toxic, Dec. 16.-The budget for next
year was announced today. The esti-
mated receipts are 540,934,000 yen;
and expenditures 1895, 900 The yen
is equivalent to so cents in American
money.
Premier Katsura estimates that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

For Rock Island and Vicinity: un
settled tonight and Saturday warmer
tonight, with the lowest temperature
slightly below the freezing point.
Temperature at a. m, %.
Velocity of wind at a M, miles
per hour.
Relative humidity, at p. N. 81, al
a m. So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Would Extend Rule.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 1.-THE Civ
il Service association today adopted
a series of resolutions favoring the
extension of the civil service to var
ious branches of the public service
not now under the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
"EIi Perkinsv Dead

Yonkers, n. Y. Dec. 16.-Melville
Delaney Landon, known as ELI Per
kins." the author and lecturer, is dead,
aged II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Cuban Army Head Resiqns.

Havana, Dec. 6.-President Com
ez today accepted the resignation of
Major General Guerra as commander
in chief Of the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16

CFrom noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:3O. rises T:15; moon rises
4:2G p. m; moon farthest north or
highest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Gives Senate Surprise.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator La
fayette Young of Iowa yesterday gave
the senate, of which he has been n
member 10 days, the surprise of its eX-
istence. He had prepared an attack
on his colleague, Cummins, who seeks
the passage Of a concurrent resolution
changing the rules of the senate and
the house so as TO permit piecemeal
revision of the tariff He did this, and
more. He lectured the grave and dig
nified senators from the standpoint of
an editor. which he is.
The senate gasped and then laugh
Cd when Young told II that the coun
try would feel relieved were congress
TO adjourn altogether for two solid"
years. He alluded 70 the senators as
boys" and declared that the editors
Of the country and nation ruled the
country. Then the galleries joined
with the senators in a laugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Why StimsOn Won.

sons prosecution of rebates, sugar
frauds and bank wreckers never
could have succeeded if he had made
appointments in his Office in accord
ance with the demands of politi-
clans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Laugh on Senators.

Young's speech commanded the
strictest attention. He had prepared
an address. but seldom consulted the
printed transcript. Apparently read
ing it might be at once his salutatory
and swan song, he spoke his real
thoughts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16

ments in legal positions because they
prevent the people from getting
their moneys worth in ability and
service.
should Know No Party
"A law officer of the government.
and especially a criminal prosecutor
ought not to know a republican from
a democrat said Mr.. DenisOn.
President Taft and Attorney Gen
eral WickeTsham had eliminated pO-
litical considerations from all ap-
pointments under attorney general,
except in a few isolated cases, he
continued, and as the result of his
experience in the prosecuting branch
of the government. he said he had
come to believe that all assistant at
torney generals and all United
States attorneys could best be select
ed by promotion on competitive
basis and all positions below assist
ant district attorney by competitive
oral and other examination. praC-
tice which had been used by Henry
l.. Stimson. when the latter was
United States district attorney in
New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
AsTRoNomIcAL EVENTS.

J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forccaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
Raised 1000 Tons.

The law, he declared, provided the
vessels were to be of 10000 tons dis
placement, whereas it is proposed to
contract for 27,OOO ton battleship and
the 100000 appropriation will be suf-
ficient. Fitzgerald's charges were
made during the general debate on the
legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
OBSERVATIONS,

Lowest Highest PreCip.
Temp. Temp. last "a
I st Nicht YnSt hrs in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
EAceeds Authority.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Charges were
made in the house today by Fitzgerald
New York, that the navy department,
without authority of law, in the CON
struction of the two newest battle
ships had proceeded on its own initi-
ative to plan vessels so per cent great
er than called for by the law authOriz-
in q cou uStrr1C CtIoD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-16
FIRST STEP FOR
A DIRECT VOTE
Senate subcommittee Favors
Constitutional Amendment
on Electing Members.
PREPARE REPORT SOON
Charge Made in, House That Navy
Department Is Exceeding Its
Authority.

Washington, Dec. 16.-A subcommit-
tee of the senate committee on judi
ciary today authorized a favorable re-
port on the resolution for constitu-
tional amendment for the election of
senators by direct vote. Borah and
Rayner voted for and Dillingham;
against the proposition. The question
will be submitted to the full commit
tee Monday.
Tie on French Claims.
Washington. Dec 16.-By tie vote
a motion to strike the French spoila-
ton claims from the omnibus claims
bill was lost in the senate today. Vice
President Sherman's absence prevent
ed the tie being broken
Evening journal., 1910-02-28
A. M. COTTON, JR. DEAD
FROM PNEUMONIA

Augustus Mayo Cotton. Jr, "a years
old. son Of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus
Mayo Cotton. Of Baltimore, died yes
terday morning in the Delaware Hos
pital from pneumonia Mr.. Cotton,
who had been ill since Tuesday. was
connected with the sales department
OF the DUPONT Powder Company His
parents were with him when he died
TO take the body to Baltimore early
arrangements were made with the Rev
II. w. Wells. rector of ST. Andrew
Church, of which Mr.. Cotton was an
active member, TO hold services at the
conclusion of the regular morning SER
vice. The congregation remained and
the funeral service was read. Follow
ing the service the body was taken
to Baltimore.
The funeral will take place from his
parents home tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Cotton Is survived by his parents
and two sisters-Mrs. William r. Stir
ling and Mrs. f. Hartman Hardeys.
Evening journal., 1910-02-28
DENIES HE IS
RUSSIAN SPY
By Letters OrCzakOWSki
Shows He Has Been in
America Nine Years
POLICE INCLINED
TO BELIEVE HIS STORY

While members Of the Polish colony,
in the Eleventh ward, are convinced that
Henry orczakowslsl, who was assaulted
on Friday night. at Maryland avenue
and Monroe streets, is a Russian SPY,
the police seem to think otherwise. The
man left the city on Saturday but re-
turned this morning and called sat the
police station. He has papers and 9th
er documents with him to show that he
has been In this country nine years. lie
told Chief of Police George Black that
he has a family living in Franklin, Pa,
and that for several years he acted as
interpreter in the courts at New Castle,
Pa. He told where he had spent the
nine years in this country and impressed
the police with his apparent truthfulness.
Chief Black to-day sent letters to the
District Attorney and Chief of Police
at New Castle, Pa, to verify the state
ments made by the man.
OrczakowslSi claims to be tool max.
er and that he came TO Wilmington tc
work in the Pennsylvania car shops.
Marion F. Ponlecki "a saloonkeeper al
Maryland avenue and Monore street
who Is one OF the defendants accused oi
assaulting Orczakowski is positive thai
the latter is a spy. He claims that th'
man told him he was a physician and
that he could cure him of a sore throat
he had.
Mrs. Mary Czuminski, another Of tbs
defendants in the case, who when she
nrst saw the stranger in Ponieckrs
place. screamed that he was a spy anC
had caused the execution of her hus
band. in Russia. three " rs ago. is als'
positive about her identification OF TIL
man. She alleges that her husband wal
executed during the RtSsian-Japanese
war as a spy for the japanese. She sai'
Orczkowsid was responsible for the
death of fifty other men, executed il
the same manner.
The case will come up in City Cour
on Wednesday morning.