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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

BY it the railroads improse unjust tax
upon the necessities OF the people
They strangle the natural growth of one
for the benefit of another; they levy
tribute upon the rich resources OF one
community that they may favor an
other; they have driven the independ-
ent American steamships from the In
land seas and have contributed largely
in driving the American flag from the
oceans: they have annihilated the
great steamboat industry which so
years ago was the pride Of the nation.
Corrupted Legislatures.
THAT is not all. In order to retain
the power that enabled them to exer-
else these high handed acts of tyranny,
they have used enormous wealth to
corrupt legislatures, bribe conventions
and control elections. They sought to,
and in some cases, believe. have con-
trolled the appointment of federal
judges. that might have an undue in
fuence with the courts.
Trying to Get from Under.
Now, with amazing effrontery and
apparent confidence in their power,
they are attempting by the enactment
Of this bill, not only to get from uncer
the future operations of the Sherman
antitrust law, but to secure immunity
from the crimes which they have COM
mitted against the statute"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
is LESS ARDOR In
BRUSSELS WELCOME
Roosevelt Goes to Capital of Bel
gium After FIattering Fare
well in Paris.

Brussels, April 2S.-The Roosevelts
arrived at noon. Their welcome was
officially and from a popular stand
point most cordial
Paris, April 2S.-Roosevelt's visit in
Paris. during which he was showered
accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt, Miss
Ethel and Kermit, he took the morn
ing train for Brussels. The family
vas given an enthusiastic sendoff at
'tfe railway station ---s's'-s~zz-'-------
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

voted for the Payne-Aldrich bill. AS
a result of the democratic landslides
in the Massachusetts and New York
special elections, the colony of cold
feets" will grow every week up to the
time of the holding of the primaries.
Revise TarfGf Again.
Apparently with the hope of prevent
ing further desertions, President Taft
is reported to have promised that dur
ing his next trip west he would pledge
downward revision of the tariff. =
The republican party will bid for
the country's endorsement in the COM
ing congressional elections by promis-
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
GEN. MILES IS INJURED
Fall From Horse Breaks Rib and
Hurts Head.

Washington, April 2S.-Two fractur-
ed ribs. slight scalp wound and bod
lily bruises comprise the sum of the
injuries to Lieutenant General Nelson
A. Miles, retired. who was thrown from
a horse on the Potomac drive late yes
terday afternoon.
Washington, April 2S.-Genera1 Mel
son A. Miles, u. S. A, retired, was
thrown from a new horse he was rid
ing in Potomac park late yesterday.
One of the generals ribs was broken
and he received a slight scalp wound
and was bruised somewhat on his
shoulder and side. 1t is not thought
that he suffered any internal injuries
or that the scalp wound will prove
serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
MAY BE CHIEF JUSTICE
No Law to Prevent Hughes Assum-
ing That Position Later.


Washington, April 2S.-In view of
the gossip about the possibility Of
Governor Charles E. Hughes. who was
nominated by the president for asso-
ciate Judge of the supreme court, might
eventually become chief justice of that
court, the people interested have been
looking up the law and precedents APP
plicable to the case.
They find while there is no law to
prevent it. no one who had been asso-
ciate justice of the court has ever
taken the oath as chief justice. The
only reason why the presidents have
not promoted the members is said to
have been because they either found
more desirable timber or did not wish
to offend in any way the associate
justices not promoted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
HALLEY,s COMET BULLETIN.

copyright, 1910, by Frederic Camp
ben.1
April 2S-Halley's comet rises 2:58
a. m. today and tomorrow at 1855 a.
m. Sun rises 5:5S a. m; the comet
two hours in advance of the sun and
about nine degrees north of it's path,
moving eastward in the constellation
Pisces. Comets speed today about
107, 100 miles per hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Work of Day in Congress

washington, w April zo.-f OIlOWl0S Is
summary of the proceedings of the
two houses Of congress yesterday,
taken from the official records:
SENATE-An invitation. extended by
Senator Rayner to the 'insurgent" SEN
ators to join the dem ocratic party was
spurned by Senator Dolliver on behalf
of the insurgents" This suggestion
by the Maryland senator followed a
speech by him in the senate criticising
is unconstitutional some of the feat
ures of the administration railroad bill.
The session was concluded with q
speech by Senator Bristow, who ar
raigned the present system of railroad
rate making.
HOUSE-The entire day was devoted
to the consideration of bills relating to
Indian lands. One of these measures
was amended on motion of Mr.. SABBATH
of Illinois, that in the disposition of
the lands of the Rosebud Indian reser-
walton in South Dakota citizens could
make application for such lands at
their hsmes without the necessity of
going to the reservation. Mr.. SABBATH
declared that last year 81, ,0O00 900 had
been spent by disappointed home-seek-
ers in their unsuccessful efforts to OBJ
tain public land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
CHINESE PRINCE ARRIVES

Uncle of Emperor Taken in Charge
at Washington as Guest of Nation.
Washington, April 2S.-Prince Tsai
Tao, uncle of the Chinese emperor, ar
rived in Washington today. A troop of
cavalry escorted the prince to a hotel
and representatives of the state depart
ment and President Taft took the
prince in charge the moment he ar
rived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
ELEPHANT is
FOUND INSANE
AFTER MAD DASH

Danville, Ill, April 2S.-The elephant
which started the herd of circus ON a
rampage yesterday afternoon and
which resulted in thousands of dollars
worth of damage, besides serious in
juries to several persons, was adjudged
insane today and executed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
HOUSE WILL
OPEN QUIZ
Calls on Secretary of War
for Facts in Friar
Land Deal.
BRISTOW RAPS ROADS
Senate Gets PoStoffiCe Appro.
priation Bill Without Any
Amendments

Washington, April zS.-The house
today passed unanimously a resolu-
tion calling on the secretary of war
for information concerning the sale or
leasing of land in the Philippines.
Washington, April 2S.-Only by a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
MAHIN COUNSEL
AT AMSTERDAM
Clinton Man Nominated by President
Illinois Man to Hong
kong.

Washington, April 2S-The presi-
dent today nominated as consuls gen
eral George E. Anderson of Spring
field, Ill, at Hongkong. China, and
Richard Guenther of Oshkosh, Wis, at
Cape Town. AS consul he named
Frank w. Mahin of Clinton, Iowa. at
Amsterdam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
REFUSES TO GIVE
BRANDEIS LETTERS
BaIIinger-PinchOt Committee Turns
Down Attorney for Summary
of CLAWS Charges.

Washington. April 2S.-The Ballin-
gerPinchot committee today denied 6
to 3 the request of Attorney Brandeis
for the original of all letters from the
attorney general to the president bear
ing on the formers summary of the
Claws charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
HYDE HAD
THE POISON
Witness Tells of Seeing
Doctor Throw Cap
sules Away.
PRISONER Is IN JAIL
Court, After Hearing Part of
States Evidence, Releases
the BondSmen.
PRISONER is IN JAIL

Kansas City, Mo, April 2S.-Thomas
H. Swope, Jr., told the court today
how he found the capsules which he
said he saw Hyde throw away on the
street and recognized the odor they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
BANKER SUICIDE;
ACCOUNTS ARE O. X.

Chillicothe, No, April 2S.-S. r.
Nelson, vice president of bank here
and former president of the Missouri
State Bankers association, committed
suicide today by drinking carbolic acid.
1t is said his accounts are correct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only slight changes will take place
in the stage of the Mississippi between
Dubuque and Muscatine.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 6:49, rises 4:57; moon rises
11:14 p. M; planet Mercury visible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
GOMEZ is NEW EXECUTIVE
Elected to Presidency of Venezuela,
He Frees Prisoners.

Caracas, April 2S.-Juan Vincente
Gomez was yesterday elected president
of Venezuela for four years by con-
gress. The election was unanimous.
In honor of the election of Gomez all
political prisoners have been released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
100000 DAILY FOR AUTOS
Rush for State Licenses at Spring
field Shows Activity of Owners.

field Shows Activity of Owners.
Springfield, ILL.,, April 28.-Auto-
mobile licenses are being issued by
Secretary of State Rose at the rate
of 125 day, of which not more than
four or five are transfers, leaving
100 licenses a day for new machines.
1t is estimated by dealers that the
automobiles cost on an average of
$1,000 each, so that 100000 is be-
ing expended each day in Illinois for
new machines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
prys Endorse Rrvan.

Nashville, ILL.,, April 2S.-The pro-
hibition county convention held here
yesterday indorsed William J. Bryan
of Nebraska for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Mercy hospital as the result of a hic-
coughing fit. He has been afflicted 10
days. There is no hope for recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Temperature at a. m, 81. Maxi
mum in "a hours, 72; minimum, 54.
Precipitation in "a hours, none. Wind
velocity at Z a. M, 6 miles. Relative
humidity, last evening 6S, this morn
ing 6S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Four Stores Burn at Albany, Mo.
Albany. Mo, April 2S.-Fire today
destroyed four stores. The loss is
100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

Hlccoughs May Cause Death.
Burlington April 2S.-Charles H
Dawson, special agent of the Burling-
ton route, is in critical condition at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Friday; moderate
temperature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Flies From London to
Manchester, Getting
$4,000 Prize.
WHITE CLOSE BEHIND
Contest for Rich Stakes Most
Spectacular Ever Held in
British Isles.

London, April 2e.-The of1eIaI time
Of Paulhan's flight Of 1856 miles last
night was 4:11. He won $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
white at Northampton.

Almost at the same hour White
came within sight of Northampton,
where he sought vainly in the gather
ing darkness for a safe landing place.
This he was unable TO find and he
turned back. making a descent in a
grass field, where a small crowd soon
assembled. White said:
'Tt was too dark to continue the
fight in safety. / suffered from the
intense cold and wasn't quite sure OF
my location"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28
Mrs. Hyde HystericaI.

Continued on Page Eighty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

emitted as cyanide of potassium, with |
which he is familiar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-28

CONTINUED on Page FOur.)
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
TRIAL OF GOVERNOR
HASKELL OF OKLAHOMA
Began Today at McAllister Before
Judge Marshall-Jury Being
Bmpanelled Today.

McAllister, Okla, Sept. 26.-Over-
ruling the motion to refile the de-
murrer in the case against Gov. Has
kell ct al in the Muskogee town lot
cases. Judge Marshall ordered the
calling of jurors and the empanelling
of the jury to proceed.
Former Judge G.. B. Stuart has
been retained as chief counsel for
the Oklahoma governor, while Dis
trict Attorney Gregg has charge of
the prosecution. Although the de-
tense has declined to discuss the
case, 1t became known today that the
decision of the case of the United
States VS.. Lonsbaugh, rendered June
10, 1909, in the United States court
of appeals, eighth district, by Justice
Marshall, will have an important
bearing on the case.
The theory in this decision is that
whatever crime there was commit.
ted with the attainment of the object
Of the conspiracy subsequent acts
were no part of the conspiracy. More
than fifty witnesses from half doz-
en- states have been subpoe1ed to
appear.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
$4,000 DAMAGE SUIT
STARTED AT STURG|S
Nellie Mcmahon Sued for Damages
by Heirs of the Late ne-id
T.. Thomas.

Sturgis Standard: Yesterday at
ternoon papers were filed at the
court house beginning suit against
Mrs. Nellie Mcmahon for $4,000
damages, for the murder of D. P.
Thomas. The matter is in the hands
Of Attorney E. P. Andrews of Hamp-
ton. Iowa. who has been here for
several days preparing the ease.
Tho family of the late d. P.
Thomas. consisting of wife and five
children were left nearly destitute
and thus suit has been brought for
the purpose of compelling Mrs. Nc
Mahon to render all the assistance
possible in the caring for and edu-
eating the five little ones, who have
been left homeless and fatherless by
her thoughless and inhuman deed.
We understand that Mrs. McMa.
hon has just begun to realize that
the murder of Dave Thomas was a
thoughtless and inhuman deed. AS
the time draws near for her trial for
the murder Of Thomas, she becomes
more nervous and is counting the
days and hours before the trial,
while she should be resting.
She says in letter tn a friend:
Il never slept at all last night. I
am just heart-broken over this ter
r1ble trouble. Such an awful crime.
don't see how / am ever going to
stand to hear this terrible trial.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
BURT ROGERS was
CHOSEN AS CASHIER.

At meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Black Hills Trust &
Savings Bank held Saturday Burt
Rogers was elected as cashier to sue
coed Frank S. Strattan, who retires
with the end of this week. The new
cashier needs no introduction to the
patrons OF this bank, or to the bust
ness men of this community. He is
a live wire in all that the term i'm
plies and will make worthy success
or to Mr.. Strattan, who has handled
the affairs of the bank in a highly
satisfactory manner. Mr.. Strattan
leaves q week from today for Chica-
go, but his future plans are not full
" matured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
N. ]. NELSON BURIED SUNDAY
WITH MILITARY HONORS.

The funeral of N. ]. Nelson took
place Sunday afternoon from the
city hall with military honors, under
the auspices of the Smash War Vet
Grams. The religious services were
in charge of Rev. M. F. Montgomery,
and were largely attended. Funeral
Director Joseph Schultz had charge
of the funeral arrangements. The
hall was beautifully decorated, and
a wealth of floral tributes were sent
to be placed on the bier of the dead
soldier. At the grave a guard of
comrades stood at the side of the
grave while a firing squad from Fort
Meade fred salute of three guns as
a mark of respect for their dead
comrade.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
RENEW FIGHT BEGUN
AT ST. PAUL NETTING
When the Delegates Gathered q
Pueblo for the National Irriga-
ton Congress.

Pueblo, Colo, Sept. 26.-When
the National Irrigation congress met
today the fight over federal and
state control of natural resources
which was started at the St. Paul
conservation congress was renewed.
The Colorado delegates oppose the
building of the Eagle dam in New
Mexico which is being constructed by
the government at cost of $4,000
900.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
LoRIMER BRIBE INQUIRY
BEGINS AT CHICAGO.
- the Examination Of Representa-
tives Charles White, Who Was
the First Witness.

- the examination of Represents
t1ves Charles White, Who Was
the First Witness.
Ohicago. Sep. 26.-Representa
tive Charles White was the first wit
ness today before the senatorial in
vestigating committee probing the
Senator Lorimer bribery scandal.
Senator Bulkley of Connecticut ar
rived, making six present. Senator
Frazier is expected tonight. Whites
story was practically the same as
told the grand jury and to the trial
before the jury in Chicago.
At the Office Of States Attorney
Wayman 1t was reported that Robert
Wilson, the legislative representative
accused Of perjury in Cook county
indictment. had left tho country. I'm.
mediate service was ordered on ali
sutpoenas in hopes Of preventing any
q the men from leaving the United
States. and secret service operatives
n New York and Baltimore have
been furnished descriptions of sover-
q Witnesses Who will 30 detained
sasuld they attempt to sail from
either Of these ports.
/ Representative Charles A. White,
whose confession resulted in the In
Aictment Of Leo O'Neill Browne. the
democratic leader, was the first Wit
ness when the hearing opened to-
Aay. White made no attempt to e.
cape service and was ready to appear
when called to the stand. as will
be Senators Holtslaw and Broderick.
Representatives Beckemeyer and
Link have also accepted service.
Holtslaw, Beckemeyer and Link have
confessed to receiving $1,000 for
their Lorimer votes. Aside from the
disclosures expected to be made by
these men, the committee is anxious
to learn why twenty-four democrats
voted for Lorimer, republican.
Senator Burrows says that the
committee hopes to complete it's
work here within three weeks and
win then transfer the Investigation
% Springfield.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
CLAY, ROBINSON q CosfPANY.s
MARKET LETTER

Sioux City, To-. Sept. ~, 1910.
There has been 3 stronger UNDER
tone to the market on grass killing
sattlo q late due 70 lighter market
m. Tho los sustained earlier In
/ ~ wesk has been fegained ana the
kilier market compares favorably
nth that q ! week ago. Order buy
- hays purchased freely Of the bet
~ 9rade6 Of gFassers. Corn fed
!St0ek has again been n light supply.
From e3.36 O$4.60 was paid for
grass COWS and heifers; Gamers and
Mn oows $3.50 0$s.2 IS: range beef
VI $3.50 036.26; veal calves
100 Oe7.eo ma grass bulls ss.1s
e4:es 4. I: I; I. 49, !,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
CAMP SITE
PROPOSED BY BOYS IN BLUE,

Atlantic City, NJ j., Sept. "a
Veterans attending the national en-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic have discussed unoffc1ally
the proposition for permanent
camp site near the center of the
country. Advocates of the plan say
this would make it possible for more
to attend to encampments. There is
considerable grumbling over what
the veterans terms unjust discrim-
ination" with reference to railroad
rates.
"The railroads OF this country VIII
grant rate of one cent a mile for
our next national encampme
there will be no encampment," is the
prediction of Edward Watson. COM
mander of U. S. Grant post, Chicago.
The proposal to change the pres
ent schedule of an encampment
every years to meeting every two
or four years met with opposition.
Comprehensively reviewing the
the work of the Grand Army of the
Republic in the nation for the past
year, during which he has acted as
it's head, Commander-in-Chief Sam
uel r. Van SAINT today addressed the,
delegates to the forty-fourth Nation
al Encampment as we'll with an eve
to TIE future good that the great or
ganization might accomplish "a nm
on the notable achievements of ite
past.
While the roll of the Grand Army
IS steadily shortening, the comman-
der-in-chief urged that every effort
be made to keep the organizations
up to its fullest possible strength,
OF the more liberal pension legis-
lation recommended by the last an
nual encampment and urged at
Washington by it's committee. Van
SAINT said:
Il regret that nothing was ae-
complished. but it was no fault az
the committee. Congress would not
pass any general pension legislation.
However, some six thousand private,
pension bills were enacted. The COM
m1ttse canvassed the matter i,dus-
triously with senator's and represe.-
tatives. but to no purpose. The zov-
eminent was facing deficiency In
us revenues and retrenching and the,
strlctest economy was the watch
word. This was the reason given
1or non-action. In my Judgment, In
view OF the changed conditions In
our country's financial affairs: if this
encampment should again recon-
mend this measure it would likely
pass.
The Grand Army of the Republic
mas ever stood for the recognition
OF the services of it's members. re-
CARELESS of length of seryice--the.
ninety days man as well as the vet.
eran who served throughout the war
II the former did not stand IN ,,n..
OF battle. and should have Just con-
sheraton" ~
me ommander-in-chief eye
pressed himself as particularly graft
neo az the increasing fraterniza-
t1on OF the blue and the Grav."
ne voiced his pleasure at the cord,ar
receptlon given him during his re-
zen. o1nc'al visit to the southern de-
partments. not only from the formar-
osnlon soldiers. but from ex-confed-
crates. ~
., John r. Gilman Of Boston va,
elected commander.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-09-30
FAMOUS FIGHTER HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Kid Mccoy in Launch in River Whe,
Lamp Exploded-Hung to
Boat.

New York. Sept. 2e.-Norman
selby, known to the prize ring as
kid Mccoy" narrowly escaped death
early today, when. with compan-
ion named Frank George, he was in
q launch in North river when an al
cohol lamp exploded. Mccoy was
unable to swim and plukily hung to
the burning boat while George swan
ashore and obtained boat and re-
turned and saved Mccoy, who was
last loosing his strsastA. ,...