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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
MOVE TO IMPEACH?
Reported That Democrat Will
Launch Movement in Con-
gress Against Ballinger.
REPUBLICANS ALARM D
Conceded That Majority in the Low
er House Has Power to Undo
Work of Whitewashers.

Washington. Dec. 3.-A resolution
asking for the Impeachment of Sec
retary of the Interior Richard a. Bal
linger will be presented in the house
by a democrat early in the coming
session of congress, according to re-
ports which have reached republic
cans.
Despite the lack of confirmation
some republicans are alarmed. One
of them pointed out that the demo-
Gratis and insurgents of the house
have demonstrated their ability to
control it, and that inasmuch as the
members of the investigating COM
mittee will be unfavorable to the
secretary of the interior, there is a
possibility that a resolution of i'm
peachment might pass.
Intention Ia 10 Whitcwash Him.
The majority report will, it is un-
derstood declare that the secretary
was guilty of no improper acts in
his administration of the public
lands. particularly in his administra-
tion of the Cunningham coal claims
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
|. C. GRAFT TRIO
LOSE CONTENTION
to Free Them Through
Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Fails.

Chicago. Dec. 3.-JudEe Chetlain TO-
day Icmanccd into the custody Of
sheriff of Cook county Frank b. Har-
riman, John NJ Taylor. and Charles
NJ Ewing, former officials of the Illi-
nois Central who we're accused. by
that "rad of having defrauded it ont
of more than a million dollars by pad
ded and illegal car repair bills. Up
on indictment by the grand jury the
defendants sought TO terminate the
case hy habeas corpus proceedings be-
fore Judge Chetlain, who today denied
the petition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
UNDECIDED ON JUDGES
Judicial Appointments Still Open.
Says Root After Seeing Taft.

Washington, Dec. 3-President
Taft's mind still is in open regarding
the various judicial appointments
One Important development is that
Senator Sutherland of Utah practical
ly has been dropped from the list of
supreme court possibilities owing to
objection of Mormon influence.
Sarator Root was at the white house
yeste rday talking over the situation
and said later that the president was
not decided on any candidates as yet
Considerable gossip was excited by the
fact that the president took Judge
Walter H. Sanborn of st. Paul, w. d.
McHugh of Omaha and Frederick w
Lehman of st. Louis, all of whom
are supreme court possibilities, over
to FoIJ Myer. in his automobile yes
terday afternoon to witness the drill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
CHICACO'S BIG
STRIKE MAY END

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Terms for set
tlement of the garment workers
strike were rendered today to the
city council settlement committee
and Mayor Busse by representatives
of the chief employers affected. and
were tentatively accepted by repre-
sentatives of the workers. The end
of the strike now depends upon the
acceptance of the terms by the
StrikerS-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Peace Commission Sent
Out Into Chihauhau
Region
TO CONVEY WARNING
determination of Population
Intimated if the Trouble
Is Continued.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. 2.-CVia FL
Pa5o, Texas Reports Of a battle at
Padernalles Tuesday we're confirmed
today. Some Mexican regulars taken
prisoners went over TO the rebels. The
Mexican soldiers in night we're those
who left a train ar San Andreas on
Nov. - when the train was wrecked.
Hunger drove them to Padernalles
where a fight occurred.
Peace Commission Departs.
A special train bearing a peace
commission appointed by President
Diaz. left here tonight to discuss with
the revolutionary leaders ways and
means of ending the present disturb
ances. Terms of peace will be dis
cussed and a report made to the ma
tional capital
Threat Made Strong.
tn, Insure ctos will he given 10 un-
ders-dnd If they persist in bearing
arms gaiDst the government they will
be given a lesson which IL is thought
will leave Chihuahua in peace for
manv years.
say EnSurrectOs Are strong.
Ii ! aso, Texas. Dec. 81 r. Far
rington, of Pattle Greek, Mich, and
DorrHnce Brison. of Detroit. arriving
here this morning from MADEIRA and
TemJsachi, in Chihuahua. declared ey-
cry town in that region except Temo-
sachic is in the insurrectos' hands.
onIy Guerilla Warfare.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Witn the ex-
ception Of intermittent guerilla skir.
mishing in remote districts Of Chihua-
hua. normal conditions prevail in the
entire republic of Mexico. according 30
a telegram received by the depart
ment of state from Ambassador Wilson
at Mexico City. Wilson's dispatch was
based upon advices Of the Mexican for
eigu Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
ESCAPE DEATH IN SNOW
Colorado Men Dig Way out of Slide
but Their Horses Are Killed.

Salida, Col, Dec. 3.-Caught IN a
snowslide in the Alpine pass yester-
day, ]. II. Habernicht and J. J. Don
nelly of this city we're swept down the
mountainside with their wagon and
team of horses and buried under %
feet of snow. They were able to dig
their way out and escaped with minor
injuries. Both horses were killed and
the wagon demolished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
TAKE HONOR FROM COOK?
University of Copenhagen Considers
Cancellation of Degree.

CoOenhagen, Dec. 3.-In conse-
quence of DIR. Cooks confession that
he may have made a mistake in his
claim Of having discovered the north
pole the council of the university here
met yesterday and discussed the ques-
tion OF the cancellation of the degree
conferred on the explorer. 1t was de-
cided to await an investigation TO de-
eide whether Cook is a swindler or the
yicti Of a delusiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Breaks n Rule.
ROOT NAMED ARBITRATOR
Succeeds Late Chief Justice Fuller in
Post at The Hague.

Washington. Dec. 3.-Senator Root
today was appointed permanent arbi-
traitor representing America at The
Hague tribunal. succeeding the late
Chief Justice Fuller of the supreme
court, who held that honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
CUT OFF
Receipts of Hogs at Leading
Markets in Country Show
a Big Decline.
RESULT OF LOW PRICES
Amount of Dressed Meat on Hand III
Big CcnteTs Smallest During
the Year.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 3.-Increas-
ed re ,eipts at the seven leading inter
ior cattle and sheep markets and a
continued shortage in the supply of
hogs are the important features of the
October livestock movement as shown
by 'eports to the bureau Of statistics
OF the department of commerce and
labor.
The October receipts of cattle at
those markets amounted to 1,1SS,324
head exceeding the receipts for that
month for the previous two years and
being greater by more than 100000
than tie monthly average for the pres
ent year. The receipts of sheep show
a continuous growth since the end of
summer, the October total of 2,2G3,-
o79 being more than double the month
ly average for the year and So per
cent greater than the october average
for the last five years.
Receipts Fall on.
On TIE other hand. The receipts of
hogs 1t the seven markets, slightly
over 100000. were the lowest month
Iy receipts for the year except Septem-
Der. As compared with the October
AVERAGE for the last five years. this
years receipts snow a decline of more
than ~ per cent.
Stocks of meat at the five principal
packing centers are a little more than
80. .O0a 600 pounds, the smallest total
reported for the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
TARS GUESTS
AT LUNCHEON
Lord Mayor and Corporation of
London Honor Visiting
American Sailors.
SIMS is ENTHUSIASTIC
Pledges Aid in War-AmbassadOr
Reid Receives Men at EN-
bassy for First Time.

London, Dec. 3.-Lord Mayor Streng
and the corporation of the city of Lon
don today gave a luncheon at Guild
hall for $50 American sailors from the
visiting fleet. The bluejackets arrived
by train at Charing Cross, headed by
Commander Sims of the Minn0Sota
and officers of his staff, and. accom-
panied by the band of the Cold Stream
guards. which the war Office had or
dered out for the occasion. marched
through the streets and west end of
the city TO Ancent hall where so many
famous guests have been honored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03

who was elected to congress from the
Eleventh district at the recent cleo
ton. Howard was pardoned for his al
legged connection with the assassina-
tion of GoebeI
SwOrc Howard Pulled Trigger.
Henry E. Youtsey, the only man now
in the penitentiary serving a life SEN
tence for completely in the Goebel
swore he aimed the gun for
Howard, and the latter fired the shot
that killed the governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Report OF National Banks.

Wellington, Dec. 3.-The report of
the national banks answer TO the cali
of No .ember 10 shows a decrease in
loans and discounts of S16,500,00O, in
increase of cash of s35.G00O00, gain
in individual deposits of $159,600, 900.
The ;Jtal reserve was So, 600, 900
above the amount required by law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
wendIinu Arguments Are On.

Louisville, Ky, Dec 3.-Arguments
in the trial of Joseph Vending, charg-
ed with numbering Alma KelIner, be-
gan this morning and will probably be
concluded this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
EXAMINE YOUR So BILLS
Counterfeit Being Freely Circulated
in and About Chicago.

Washington, Dec. "a new coun-
terfeit 81 silver certificate was dis
covered this morning. Chief Wilkie
believes it is being widely circulated
in Chicago and is the work of
counterfeiter who has given the sec
ret service much trouble. The note
is not good one on close examina-
tion, but would easily deceive any
one not accustomed to counterfeits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
JACK LEON is ARRAIGNED
Chicago PugiIist Under Bond for
Killing Opponent in Fight.

Populton, Maine, Dec. 3.-Jack Leon
of Chicago, charged with manslaughter
because of the death of BILLY" Dun
ming at Presque Isle "a hours after he
had been knocked out by Leon in a
boxing match Thanksgiving eve, was
formally arraigned today. He waived
hearing and was bound over TO the
April term of the supreme court IN
$4,000. Bail was arranged by his man
aCer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
ST. LOUIS MAN APPOINTED
Frederick ". Lehman Succeeds
Bowers a. Solicitor General.

BOWerS as NOIlCIIOr NFneTHI.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Frcderick W.
Lehman of ST. Louis was today ap-
pointed solicitor general Of the United
States 10 fill the vacancy caused by
the death OF Lloyd w. Bowers.
Lenmann was born in Prussia in
1888. He graduated at Tabor college.
low IN 1873. and was admitted 10 the
bar that year For the last 20 years
Lehman has practiced law at St
LOUIS. He is president of the Ameri'
can i5ar association; chairman OF the
board of frechoIders of ST Louis.
body charged with framing a new city
charter. and is president Of the ST.
Louis library.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Taft Denies Moroan Runnor.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Denial was
made at the White house yesterday of
story that ]. P. Morgan and group
of associates had forwarded to Presi-
dent Taft the draft of a new federal
incorporation bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
AVIATORS BARRED
FROM GERMAN FORTS

Berlin, Dec. 3.-Steps to guard
the German defenses from the es-
pionage of aviators was taken today
by the ministry of war Aviators
are prohibited from sailing above or
within 10 kilometers of fortresses
without written nermit from mill
Larx authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
80 Per CENT OF
ENCIN EERS IN
FOR A STRIKE

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 3.--Warren 5.
6to1a, grand chief of the brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers, today SAID
80 percent of the votes being cast by
engineers on western railroads favor
a strike unless the managers meet the
dema Ids Cor a 10 percent wage in
crease,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
FOUR ERBSTEIN
JURORS PICKED

Chicago. Dec. 3.-Four jurors to
sit in the trial of Attorney Erbstein
on charges of having bribed juror
in the second trial of his client, Lee
O'NeiI Browne, who was accused of
buying votes for Senator Lorimer,
were accepted by the prosecution and
defense when. the noon recess was
taken in Judge Brentano's court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
ALSO WANTS
vINDICATI0N
James Howard, Another
GoebeI Slayer, Out
for Office.
SEEKS SENATORSHIP
Encouraged by Success of CAL
eb Powers in His Appeal
to Voters.

Lexington. KY, Dec 3.-James How
ard, convicted in connection with the
GoeDel assassination, today announc
ed his candidacy for state senator on
the republican ticket in the Seven
teentl district. Like Caleb Powers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Subservience Necessary
to Get Promotion in
the Army.
SUPREME COURT HEARS
Attorney for Officer SummariIy
Discharged Makes Pointed
Assertions.

Washington, Dec. 3.-DecIaring
that under the last two administra-
tions it had been necessary in order
Ito be a great soldier to bow to the
scepter and be a lickspittle," Alexan-
der S. Bacon, an attorney of New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
LAW MAKERS PAY
A VISIT TO TAFT

Washington, Dec. 3.-The white
house executive Offices were crowded
today with senator's, and representa-
tives, who called to pay their respects
to The president Taft devoted his
entire morning to seeing tie legisla-
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Costly Eire at PETERSBURG. Va.

Petersburg. Va. Dec. 3.-Seven busi-
ness houses in the heart of the bust
moss district Of Petersburg burned to-
day. The loss is half a million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Nebraska Bank looted.

Inat ale, Neb., Dec. 3.-Robbers to-
day looted the State bank of Inavale,
destroyed the vault, secured $1,000
and escaped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
THE WEATHER

Unsettled and colder tonight, with
snow, Sunday cloudy and colder. The
lowest temperature tonight will be
about Is or 20 degrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03

station and, lining the streets, upon
which traffic had been stopped by pO-
lice, gave the Americans who carried
the stars and stripes and their ships
coloCs arousing welcome. Arriving at
Guild hall the visitors formed a quad
rangle while the band played The
Star Spangled Banner" There was
ceremcnous reception before the
luncheon was served. Then followed
a season of speech-making and good
cheer.
Sims EnthuScs.
Commander Sims spoke with enthus
iasm al the friendly manner in which
the men of the feet had been received.
He believed that if the time ever came
when the British empire was menaced
by an external enemy they might count
upon every man, every drop of blood,
every ship and every dollar of their
kindred across the sea.
Breaks n Rule.
Later the sailors marched to Dor
chester house. where they were given
a reception by Ambassador Reid. 1t
was the first ime the bluejackets had
been entertained at an embassy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
FOUR MOUNTAIN
STATES CROW
IN POPULATION

Washington, Dec 3.-The popula,
ton y the following states was an.
noun ed today:
Sta IS Formulation IucrpaEe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets APO. rises T:04; moon sets
5:36 p. NJ: 100 n. m. planet Venus at
descending node. crossing suns path.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03

Owing to the irregular changes in
the Mississippi due to the large
amount of zee in the stream, river
forecasts have been discontinued for
the winter season.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03

Temperature at a. m, %. High
est yesterday, %; lowest last night.
"a. Velocity of wind at a. M, s miles
per hour. Precipitation, none. Rela-
tive humidity at p. m, 70: at a. M
%. Stage of water, - fall of is feet
in the last 24 hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-03
Crowd Cheers Them.

A big crowd assembled outside the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-05
James A. Smith Is Visiting
in the City-He Is a Sena-
tor and He Once Made a
Record Speech.

Fate has disguised him under the
name of Smith. But his parents tackled
on James A." and the people up
In Iowa have added a Senator" He
has made himself very rich And so
Smith was not a bad starter, after all
Senator James A Smith-as they
write it altogether-is a visitor in Ell
Paso-and his name is the same as FL
Paso's postmaster, which may cause
him TO get letters about dairies and
cows. He is not making any speeches,
nor has he come in a private car, with
an automobile following by fast
freight. Senator Smith is visiting Rev.
Is. c. Preston, whom he knew well IN
Usage.
Now, very few people-especially in
this locality-ever heard OF Usage, in
any way connected with a town. Usage
is not very large, but from a political
standpoint, oh my! Many great Iowans
have sprung up from the bosom of
Usage. and senator Smith is one OF the
greatest Here is a true story about
him to prove it:
It happened about five years ago,
and the story never has found it's way
farther than the mouths of Usage resi-
dents. or the columns of the Usage
press They were making a great
hullaboo about tax lodging up in
Usage and there was to be a mass
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-05
Southwestern Mining News
NEW SILVER MINES ARE DISCOVERED
IN FL PAsO COUNTY; TOWN STARTED

and other improvements. On the re-
suit Of this expert examination will
be determined what operations, If any,
will be prosecuted.
The party also inspected the old Be-
nanza zinc and lead mine, owned by
the Dallas Mining company. on which
there is a Steele-Sutton concentrating
made to the Little Lightning copper
mine, which has the record of having
recently shipped several cars of high
grade copper Sulphides to the smelter.
There is said to be large bodies of
complex lead-zinc sulphides in the Bo-
nanza So far, the dry separator ex-
periments have not proved very sue
cessful, due to inexperienced men in
charge, rather than to the fault Of the
mill. 1t is said that the company will
start opera ions again under new man
agement in the near future. These
properties are only a short distance
from Lasca.
Gilcrease Locates Claims.
John Gilcrease began work this
morning on some newly located claims.
three miles northwest of here, with
force of men under T. D. Mckinney,
superintendent, in Malone foothills,
opening up a large body of silver ore
These properties are only 300 yards
from the railroad ana the miners CdH
be seen at work from the car windows.
Assays indicate that the ore runs about
so ounces silver per ton. The ore de-
posits are apparently in blankets OF
undetermined thickness, following the
bedding planes Of the limestone The
matrix is a soft, white silicious ma
terial. and can be mined by pick and
shovel The immensely Of the deposit
and proximity to railway warrant the
expectation that large shipments VIII
begin soon.
This discovery is one Of the most re-
markabIe ever made In this vicinity,
as 1t is on ground travelled over for
25 years by thousands of people who
never suspected the presence of rich
silver under their feet, thus adding
another proof that the latent mineral
wealth of FL Paso has barely been
scratched.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-05
IOWA SENATOR WITH SEVERAL LUMBER
YARDS AND NAME LIKE A POSTMASTER

meeting of indignant citizens in the
"opry" house.
Has Lots of Money.
Now, it was rumored about that citi-
zen Smith had turned over to the as
SCISSORS a statement of his holdings.
The story went-and later il was
proved true-that the extraordinary
man with the ordinary name had de-
clared s137, 900 in money and credit
of his lumber holdings-that's how he
made his money, in lumber Now-to
come up to date-senator Smith has
So lumber yards in South Dakota, Min
nesota and Iowa, and only last week
he presented an Iowa college with a
mere matter Of $500 But that has
nothing to do with the story.
A great multitude of indignant
Mitchell county citizens met at the
courthouse. There were a number of
speakers, each to be allotted Is min
utes. And senator Smith, who
had some name as a speaker, was ex-
pected to make that Is minutes look
like a mere deep breath
So. when it came Smiths turn, every
body became very interested-perhaps
for the first time. The senator from
number of breaths were held in check.
A Very Short Speech.
'I have only four words to say"
said citizen Smith, but since many ora
tors fool the patient public that way,
nobody believed. But Smith kept his
word. he did just as he said he would.
Thou shalt not steal" quoted the
man named Smith, and then he sat
down. This speech made the other
speeches look like ordinary high school
attempts.
But before senator James A. Smith,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-05
RICH ORE SHIPPED
FROM FORTUNA
MINE
st. Paul Man Says Ell Paso
VIII Be the Denver of
the Future.

]. W. Shepard, of st. Paul, Mimi,
vice president of the Fortuna and
North Tigre mining companies, who
has returned from visit to the mines
in Sonora. was at the Sheldon this
morning and left over the Rock Island
for ST Paul today noon. He was busy
yesterday at the meeting Of the two
companies in this city. He is accom-
panied by Mr.. Hilscher of the same
place.
Mr.. Shepard declares that there Is
no doubt that the Tigre proper, the
North Tigre, the South Tigre and the
Fortuna form practically one great
system of ore bodies on the immense
mother lode. the main Tigre, SeIz
and Sooy veins running through all of
them.
I'VE have shipped several cars of
high grade ore from the Fortuna" said
Mr.. Shepard. "All the ore we shipped
ran over 800 to the ton and averaged
$4,000 to the car. We are working the
North Tigre and the Fortuna jointly
About so men are at work on the two
properties. About 800 feet of develop
ment has been done on the North Tigre
and we are on ore all the way. There
are about $4,000 tons Of ore blocked
out which will average fully $50 to the
ton.
The Fortuna has about the same
amount of development work done and
is making an excellent showing. There
will be an enormous investment IN the
country south and west of Ell Paso in
the coming years" said Mr.. Sheppard,
land this city will be the Denver of the
future with Il hundred times greater
advantages, for you have an empire
tributary and at your very doors, and
mining companies will make this city
the center of operations and source of
reliable Information. The Herald de-
serves the thanks of all mining men
for its enterprise in furnishing the
latest news on mining and its news is
being not only read In the east but
copied by the press OF st.
Paul and the east"