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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20

parties are: Kansas. Nebraska. Cali
fornia, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colo
rado, Illinois and Massachusetts.
States where the measure is prom
ised this fall in the platform of one of
the great parties: Wyoming. Arizona.
Iowa. Minnesota, Utah, Washington.
Idaho and Ohio. The initiative and ref
erendum exists in modified form in
Texas
La FOIIetfe's Views.
The initiative and referendum. de-
clares Senator LaFollette of Wiscou-
Continued on Page Four.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
MOLDERS TO GET MORE
Advance of ; Per Cent Granted by
Stove Firms.

Chicago, Dec. 2O.-The Stove Found
ter a four days conference with the
Iron Molders' Union of North America,
has signed an agreement granting the
molders a per cent wage increase
About 10000 are affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
HELPED LOOT BANK;
GIVEN 18 YEARS

Boston, Dec. Eighteen years
in the penitentiary was the sentence
passed upon William J. C"Big Bin"D
Kelliher, by the United States dis
tTict court today for aiding and
abetting Bookkeeper George w.
Coleman in looting the National City
bank at Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
CAN BUY A FEW PRESENTS
Billy Sunday Given $3.50 at Close
of Waterloo Revival.

Waterloo, Iowa, Dec 2O.-Sunday ev-
ening closed the most successful ser
les Of meetings ever held by Evange-
list Sunday in Iowa, his native state
The number of converts here and the
free-will offering to the evangelist
were larger than in any other Iowa
city in which he has held meetings
The people of Waterloo and surround
ing country gave Sunday $S,4O0. There
were 1859 converts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Contract for eattIeship Let.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The con-
tract for building the $1,000 ton
battleship Texas was today awarded
to the New York News ShpbuiIding
company, the lowest bidder, at So
$4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
North Carolina Negro Held
for a DiabOIiCal
Deed.
THREE WHITES DEAD
Officers Prepare to Protect the
Black From Fury of An
tiCipated Mob.

Durham, y. c., Dec. 20.-Three
charred bodies found in the ruins OF
the home of j. /. Sanders near Hes
ter last night and strands of a girls
hair discovered in a pool OF blood in
the yard, led TO the arrest OF Nathan
Montague, a negro, on charges OF
criminal assault. murder and arson.
The negro was rushed 10 Durham for
safe keeping and will be transferred
TO the penitentiary following the in
quest. The bodies are believed 10
be those Of Sanders, his daughter.
Mary, and 2-year-oid granddaughter.
FIud House AGrr.
Neighbors discovered the Sanders
home was on fire last night. The
house burned 10 the ground and
when members Of the family were
found to be missing, search was
made. At a spot in the yard near
where the house had stood there was
a pool Of blood in which we're found
long strands OF hair. Nearby
searchers found q Pocketknife COW
cred with blood. Soon afterwards
the bodies were discovered. complet-
ing the evidence Of a fearful trag-
edy.
Knife f. Identified.
One Of the neighbors identified
the knife as one he had seen Mon
tague use in scraping hogs yesterday
at the place Of another neighbor
where Montague was assisting in
killing hogs. He also remembered
Miss Sanders was there at the time.
Sheriff Wilson went TO Montague's
home where, II is said. the negro
was found covered with blood. Ile
resisted arrest. but was subdued and
taken into custody.
Five RcpOrtcd Killed.
Richmond, Va. Dec. 2O.-A dis
patch from Wilson. y. C.. says: 'W.
i. Saunders Of Wilson this morning
received a telegram from Granville
county stating his father. mother.
sister and two nephews were muir
dered and burned at their home
near stem last night. No details
arc at present obtainable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
SUFFERING
FROM COLD
Chicago Garment Workers
in Bad Way as Strike
Results.
WAGON DRIVER SHOT
Probable Fatality Result of the
Latest CIaSh-No Chance
to Arbitrate Now.
WAGON DRIVER SHOT

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-John Donnelly, a
driver for a garment factory here, to-
day was shot and his wagon riddled
with bullets. He lay dying in his
wagon while the horses unchecked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Judge Seamen Sets Mrs.
AiIeen Christopher
Free.
WAS IN FOR CONTEMPT
Had Refused to Give Grand
Jury Evidence Against the
Brick Trust.

Chicago, Dec. 2O.-Judge w. II.
Seamen in the United States circuit
court of appeals today issued a writ
of supersedeas liberating Mrs. Aileen
Christopher, the governments chief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
WENT OTHER way.
Again Reports of Mexican Vic-
tory in Chihuahua Are
Proven Incorrect.
INSURRECToS TOO STRONG
Being Reinforced at Opportune Time
They Drive Back the Troops
With Heavy Loss.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. 10
(Via Ell Paso, Tex Dec. 2O.-It
was learned today General Navarro
failed to capture Nal Paso, despite
previous reports from Mexico City
to that effect. The losses on both
sides during the two days fghtins
are reported heavy. A troop train
which left here Saturday morning
with soldiers is said to have failed
to form the proposed juncture with
Navarro.
Many Killed.
The train, it is said, was fired
upon and many government troops
killed and wounded. The train was
turned TO Bustillos. IT was reported
tonight 60 wounded would be
brought to this city
A troop train which was to have
been taken out of here today by Ad-
jutant Smith, an American, did not
start.
Won at start.
Navarro encountered insurrectos
at Pedernales and Nal Paso last
Thursday and by nightfall seemed
to have the fight won. He has since
reported the insurgents were rein
forced until they had 1000 men
Friday The next day Navarro
seems to have been unable 10 hold
his advantage of the day before. 1t
is considered significant he has not
claimed victory since his official
dispatch made public on the 18th.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Soon Misses the Jug.

The shooting followed the disappear
ance of some whisky from the editors
office. while the editor was out.
Treadwen suspected Diggins, and hav-
ing found him in Bills poolroom, de-
manded the return of the whisky and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
FIVE DROWN WHEN
BOAT OVERTURNS

New York. Dec. 2o.-Five persons
we're drowned IN the SURF Of Rockaway
beach this afternoon I'm the overtuiu
fishing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
EDITOR PROVES
GOOD MARkSMAN
Justly Indignant, He Punctures
Villain Who Stole His
Whisky.
MEDIATOR Is HIT, TOO
Publisher of "ROck Lake RippIes"
Proves That HIS Is Not to Be
Trifled With.
MEDIATOR is HIT, TOO

Rock Lake, n. D., Dec. 20.-George
Diggins has a bullet hole in his lung
and Charles Bills has one in his neck
as the result OF the craftsmanship of
Editor Treadwell of the Rock Lake
Ripples. Treadwell is in Jail at Cando
awaiting the result of the injuries of
his victims
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
witness in the investigation of the
alleged brick trust
Locked Up by Lands.

Mrs. Christopher was serving a
30-day sentence for contempt of
court, ordered by District Judge
Lands, when she refused or failed
to furnish the federal grand jury
with certain papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
TO DRINK
inmates of the Danville, ILL.,,
Branch of Soldiers Home
Dissipate.
INSPECTORS MAKE REPORT
Attendant Found Guilty of Assault
ing Aged Paralytic and Or
dcrcd Removed.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Conditions at
the Danvine. Ill, branch of the nation
al home for disabled volunteer sol
diers are not the best, and in a report
submitted to congress yesterday of an
inspection of the home some glaring
defects are pointed out
The report ASSERTS that "the police
of the hospital are not good" sanitary
conditions are declared to be bad and
the opinion is expressed that the sur
goon is too old to perform his duties.
Aged Nan Assaulted.
James BayIand. an attendant, was
found guilty Of assaultinE an aged and
paralyzcd patient. and was removed.
"Habitual drunkards are segregated, >,
says the FePoFt. 1and while recovering
from their debauCh no outer clothing
is given them except at meals, when
commissioned officers, The treatment
is humane and seems to work out
we'll"
Drum kenncss Increasing.
The average cost of maintenance per
patient is $I6494 during the past year,
compared with $17Ol0 during the pre-
viOus year. Drunkenness is increas-
ing in the institution, according to the
report. the percentage averaging 227
last year. against ,17.9 per cent during
the previous year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
BRITISH MINISTRY
HAS 1876 MAJORITY

London, Dec. 20.-Final returns give
the government coalition a majority
of 1876 in the new parliament.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Peacemaker IL Hit.

Treadwell attacked Diggins and Bills
attempted to act as peacemaker.
Treadwell fired at Diggins, but hit
Bills in the neck. A second shot found
a mark ini Diggins' lung. While both
men are seriously wounded, it is
thought they. will recover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Hannibal City of 1884.

Washington. Dec. 20.-The popula-
tion of Hannibal, Mo, is 1891, an in
crease OF 1851.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
No Arbitration Possible.

The strike has settled down 10 a
struggle between the clothing manufac-
turers and their former employees All
hopes of mediation were washed away
by the announcement by an inquiry
committee of the Chicago association
of commerce and by Hart, Schaffner &
Marx, the clothing firm most affected
and which has submitted at least one
offer of arbitration. Both statements
were to the effect that strike settle
ment only could be effected by di-
rect meeting of strikers and manufac-
turers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20

also the keys to the editorial sanctum
Diggins denied taking the liquor and
refused to hand over the keys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20

wandered over a mile when the police
discovered his plight. He may die.
Suffer from Cold.
The garment workers out on strike
are suffering in many instances. it is
reported by the police, from cold and
hunger. Employers have advised May
or Busse that hereafter all negotiations
be made directly with the men and not
through his council settlement commit
tee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20
Wanted Reports Printed.

Great dissatisfaction is said to have
been expressed because of the failure
of the committee to have printed the
findings of the subcommittee. II -
asserted there never has been an in
vestigation in which a diligent effort
has been made to keep the proceedings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-20

CONTINUED on Page Four.l
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
SHORT CROP FOR GEORGIA.
VIII he T22, 900 Bales Less Than last
Years, According TO Stale Agricul-
tural Department.

Atlanta. Ca, July 27.-Georgia's
cotton crop will this year fall short
OF the yield last year 10000 bales,
according to an estimate issued by
the State department OF agriculture
today. Commissioner Hudson states
that reports from all sections of the
State show that 8 percentage of the
average has been abandoned and the
unfavorable weather conditions pre-
waiting for the past month had re-
suited In deterioration in every part
OF the cotton belt of Georgia. His
estimate OF the present crop Is 62
per cent. OF that Of 1909. which was
approximately 1900. 900 bales.
Corn has also been affected by the
unfavorable weather. necessitating
the abandonment of per cent. of
the acreage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
LEARN HOW TO CAN.
Great Many People Display Interest
In Learning Art of Properly Put
ting up Fruit.

Aiken, July 27.-The demonstra-
lohs or fruit canning, held in this
county in the last few days. have
been entirely successful, and those
interested in the work have been
greatly gAtifed at the results obtain
ed. AT every place, the demonstra
tors were greeted by large crowds of
Interested people. The canning an
paratus was in the hands of o. r.
Martin who is in charge of the
Boys Corn Club work in this State.
and Miss Carrie Hyde, of Winthrop
College. Miss Hyde was taken very
III several days ago, and had to give
up her work, and return to her home
for medical treatment. She will re-
turn in about one month to give fur
ther demonstrations in domestic
science.
This work opens a new avenue of
development in this State. The dem
onstrations, given by government ex-
perts, are intended to train the peo-
pie into preparing their own iellies.
preserves, fruits, etc. The demonstra-
tions also include the putting up of
ketchup' spices and other condi-
ments.
The demonstrations were given un-
der the auspices of the Girls Tomato
Club of this county. This club was
organized by Miss Marie Cromer,
president of the County Rural School
Improvement Association, and it has
received a great deal Of attention
from the extension department of
the government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
FATAL PISTOL DUEL.
Barnweil Man Killed, Officer Fatally
Injured OIL Augusta Bridge.

Augusta, July 27.-Pollce officer
William Caudle was shot below the
heart and fatally injured. and John
Grubbs. Of Barnwell s. c.. said to be
OF a prominent family. was shot
through the brain and killed in ii
struggle on the bridge. near North
Augusta. this afternoon. The shoot
ing attracted a great crowd. and for a
time trouble was feared. but the ar
rival OF police platoon brought
quiet.
Grubbs. accompanied by man
named Green. both OF whom were
said to have been drinking. were dis
orderly on the bridge near the North
Augusta end. officer Caudle ordered
them 20 get away and they attempt
ed 90 throw him over the railing into
the river. A fight followed. In which
Grubbs shot twice the second bullet
taking effect. Caudle then fired and
killed his man. Green has been ar
rested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
NEW USE FOR FLY pa
PER.
Wife Pastes 1t Over Mouth OF Her
MOther-in-Law.

indianapolis, July 25.-Mrs. Clara
Brandon, who used fly paper to close
the mouth of her mother-in-law.W was
fined $40 today and lost her mother
in-law as a member of the family.
Mrs. Lavina Brandon, the mother-in
law, admitted in court that she was
a very tedious old person." and told
of the pasting of fly paper across her
mouth.
Judge, l just couldn't stand it. She
criticised my hair and my dress.
did use the fly paper, but she de-
served It," said Mrs. Clara Brandon.
She said Alonzo b. Brandon, son and
husband, had promised to find a new
home for his mother. The wife has
appealed to the higher courts to de-
termihe whether or not she is guilty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
SUMTER. S. c.. SATURDAY. JULY 30 1910
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
temporary Organization of Society
For Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails.

The meeting called to consider the
advisability of organizing a Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails Wednesday was held in grand
jury room. While the audience was
not large, nevertheless it was COM
posed Of number of ladies and gen.
tlemen, who will carry to a success
full undertaking the permanent or
ganization of the society; pot only
because those present were determin-
ed to succeed, but also because from
expressions of opinion heard it is
clearly evident that the citizens Of
Sumter are going to join this society
and support it with hearty good will.
The meeting that night was presid-
ed over by Prof. S. H. Edmunds, with
Mr.. e. l. Reardon as secretary, these
two officers to serve until a perma-
nent organization is effected.
1t was unanimously decided that a
society be organized and from re-
ports submitted that night by those
present it was easily seen that hun
dreds of citizens of this city and
Sumter county will join the society
so determined are the citizens to take
steps to enforce the laws against
cruelty to animals.
A committee on organization was
appointed as follows: Messrs. Geo.
ID. Shore, Walter G. Stubs, Edgar
Skinner, e. I. Reardon and Mrs. Lu-
cius B. DuRant. This committee will
take steps to ascertain how many
members can be secured. In the
meantime it was decided to hold an
other mass meeting in the court
house next Tuesday night at $3.50
o'clock for the purpose Of permanent
organization.
Those who have already joined as
active members are: Mr.. G. d. Shore,
Mr.. w. G. Stubs, Mr.. Edgar Skin
ner, Mr.. e. X. Friar, Mrs. L. B. Du-
Rant, Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Rick
er, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs.
Herbert w. Bennett, Mrs. H. w.
Hood, Mr.. S. Fl. Edmunds. Mr.. d. w.
Guttino, Mr.. L. I. Parrot, Mr.. Boyd
Gregg, DR.. l.. Weinberg, Mr.. E.. =.
Reardon, Mr.. Perry Moses. Sr., Mr..
Douglas China, Mr.. r. Mood Brown.
Mr.. G. W. Smith, Mr.. j. P. Booth,
Mr.. w. B. Boyle, Mr.. Joseph N.
Brown, Mr.. w. S. Jones, Mr.. J. s.
Dunbar, Mr.. c. w. Lide and Mr..
j. A. Epperson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
NO DECISION GIVEN.
Judge Wilson Takes Case of Reel, VIC
n. w. II. II. Co. Under Considera.
ton.

From The Daily Item, July &c.
The arguments, before Judge John
5. Wilson, in the case of M. H. Beck
VS.. the Northwestern Railroad Co.
were concluded yesterday afternoon,
but Judge Wilson has given no de-
cision, as yet, stating that he will
take the case under consideration,
and announce his decision in a few
days.
AS was stated in yesterdays paper.
the outcome Of the case will decide
whether the Railroad Company will
continue to dig dirt from land near
the Pocotaligo trestle, the land in
question being claimed both by Mr..
Beck and the Northwestern Railroad
Company.
This case has been followed, with
great deal Of interest by the people
of Sumter, and Judge Wilson's de-
cision will be eagerly awaited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
following table:

Total 23,501,000 24.742,0OO 26,277, 900
The table indicates that each State
showed an increase over 1908 in 1909
and an increase over 1909 in 1910.
The condition of this years crop as
reported by the department shows
the States Of the South leading the
country, Mississippi being first, Ala
bama second and Georgia third.
This great increase in the acreage
devoted to corn is considered one of
the most hopeful signs in the South
today In letter to the directors of
the Southern Railway Company,
President Finley called particular at
tention to these figures and said:
THE increase in the acreage of
corn, accompanied, as it is, by quite
general adoption of improved cul-
tural methods, is one of the most en-
couraging features of Southern agri-
cultural progress. 1t is one of the
results of a general movement
throughout the South in the direc-
ton of diversified agriculture-a
movement which we are endeavoring
to encourage and assist as far as we
can properly do so."
AS the farmers of the South in
crease their yield of corn, they will
save enormous sums which they have
been spending in the west for food
products and will consequently them
selves realize more from cotton and
other market crops. Economic au-
thorities agree in declaring the
American corn crop the basis of the
country's prosperity since in such a
large measure the production of 9TH
er crops as we'll as the pork supply
depends upon it and a greater yield
of corn in the South consequently
means a greater share of prosperity
for this section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
FARMERS HAVE MIX-UP.
Arthur Roper and William Trotter
Have an Encounter i'm Which Lat
ter Comes Out Second.

Greenville, July 27.-Bad feeling
of long standing caused a very seri-
Gus affray here today between Arthur
Roper and William Trotter, two we'll
known farmers, about three miles
from the city, in which Trotter had
two ribs broken, nose broken, skull
fractured and some other physical
injuries of more or less serious ma
ture. He is in q critical condition
and Roper is in Jail, bail having been
refused him by the magistrate.
Details concerning the. encounter
are contradictory and hard to obtain
accurately, but reports say that Rop-
er was in a wagon in the road and
was accosted by Trotter. who, it is
said, cursed him. In the affray which
followed, Roper is said to have used
rocks as his weapons. Other reports
are that Trotter also had a knife.
Both men are we'll known IN this
section. Trotter Is a middle aged
man. while Roper is about 80 years
of age.
Roper was arrested today and lodg-
ed in Jail, his bond being refused by
the magistrate until there is some
change for the better in Trotters
condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
CAN'T USE CIGARETTES.
Men Who Smoke Them Barred From
Becoming Fircmcn.

Canton. Ohio, July 26.-Cigarette
smokers are now barred from becom-
Ing city firemen in Canton, under an
order issued by Chief Robert o. Mes
mar.
Men who use cigarettes may be
all right in brain power, but they lack
physical stamina and nerve" said
Chief Mesnar, Il, discussing the mat
ter. "The Fire Department requires
men who have plenty Of strength,
with the brain to use it properly and
the nerve to make the brain use the
muscle in the face Of certain or DOS
sible DEATH"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-30
,4dMERS' UNION CONVENTION.
MANY MEMBERS ATTEND SES.
SION AT CAPITAL CITY.
annual Meeting Began Wednesday
Night i'm Columbia-Importan
Matters Relating to Agriculture
Receiving ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Reported i'm Healthy Condition
With Balance I'm Treasury.

Columbia, July 27.-The State Far.
mers' Union began it's regular annual
session in the Hall Of Representatives
tonight, with President A. J. A. Per-
ritt in the chair. The programme of
the convention is far above the aver.
age in intelligence and there is an
air OF prosperity and good will. In
some respects it is the most impor-
tant meeting of the State Union held
in several years. Reports show the
Union to be strong and doing good
work in its benefits to the farming
class.
AT the meeting tonight definite
plans and arrangements were made
to reorganize the Union wherever
necessary, in counties already or
ganized, and to push the work of or
ganizing in those counties where or
ganization has not been effected. The
address of State President Perritt
showed the Union in thsegtate to be
in healthy condition. All accounts
against the State Union have been
paid and small balance is in the
treasury.
The report of the executive COM
mittee shows slight increase in the
membership Of the order over its con-
dition year ago. The committee on
the revision of the constitution made
its report and several amendments
looking to the good of the order were
made. The number Of members of
the State executive committee was
decreased from seven to three.
A great deal Of very important
work has been outlined, and it is
thought that adjournment will not be
possible till Friday: However. some
or the working men among the num-
Der are clamoring for the session of
the conventions to begin and work as
long as it is necessary, that all the
work may be finished and adjourn
ment be had by Thursday night.
1t is likely that Mr.. Perritt will be
reelected president, and also secre-
tary-Treasurer j. Whitner Reid. Both
OF these have made efficient officers
and have the good of the Union at
heart, and their reelection will he a
fitting endorsement of good work al
ready DONE
AT the session tomorrow the time
VIII be selected for the election of Of
hcers. number of the committees
OF the Union will also report on va
rlous lines of work, which has been
previously assigned.
A report from the work of the ma
tional Union will be read, showing
the general condition of the Order
Reports will also be read before the
convention as to the work accom-
plished at the national convention.
held in st. Louis during the month
of May of the present year.