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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
BALLOON FOR DASH TO POLE
Zeppelin DirigibIe Ready to Leave
Saturday Inspected by Kaiser.

Zeppelin Dirigible Ready to Leave
Saturday Inspected by Kaiser.
Kiel, June 29.-The steamship
Mainz. which will proceed on Saturday
for Spitzbergen islands, carrying
Count Zeppelin's preliminary north
polar expedition. anchored alongside
the imperial yacht Hohenzollern yes
terday and was inspected by Emperor
William.
1t is planned to erect a dirigible
balloon house at Spitzbergen and Cap
tain Lau will investigate the possibili-
ties of dirigible balloon flight in the
Arctic to determine whether an air
route to the north pole will be prac-
tical.
The party includes Prince Henry Of
Prussia. Professor Erick Won Drygal-
ski and Reich, the oceanograpners.
Professor Mienthe of the technical
University OF Charlottenburg, who will
study the twilight effects, Count yea
litz und Trutzschler, the zoologist. and
Professor II. Hergesello OF the Univer-
sity of Strasburg. who will make a
study of the atmospheric currents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
HYDE DENIED
new TRIAL FOR
SWOPE MURDER

Kansas City, June 29.-Dr. B. c.
Hyde, convicted of poisoning Colonel
Swope, the millionaire philanthropist,
was denied a new trial this morning.
In regard to the charge of the de-
fense that he had prejudiced the jury
against the defendant by revoking
the latter's bonds and sending him
to Jail while the trial was in progress,
Judge Latshaw said 10 of the jurors
made affidavits they did not know
Hyde had been sent to jail until the
trial was finished and that the YER
dict was not Influenced by the courts
action.
The prisoners attorney filed a mo-
tion for arrest of judgment. Tues
day naxk WAS set for the arguments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

to have caught the fancy c
all but the intensely radical.
Judge Rinaker's system was en-
braced in the following items:
1. Time limit for the election
of a speaker.
2. Time limit for the appoint
ment of committees.
8. Time limit for the introduc-
tion of bills, during which time
there shall be no committee meet
ings.
4. Time limit for the considera-
ton of bills by committee, during
which time there shall be no ses-
s1ons of the house except for
emergency resolutions.
s. Consideration of all bills in
troduced by the house, after con-
sideration in committee and in the
numerical order in which they
were introduced.
6. Committee meetings to cease
and every bill to be considered on
it's merits on the floor OF the house.
Z. Bills passed by the senate
ITO be reported -te~the~ house and
sent to house committee after all
house bills are through, during
which time no house sessions.
S. All senate bills reported to
floor of house and there consid-
cred on their merits.
O. Committee on enrolled and
engrossed bills to report back bills
to the house in their numerical
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
ROOSEVELT, HUGHES
AND MORGAN THERE
Noted Trio Attend 3Oth Anniversary
Celebration of Graduation
from Harvard.

Cambridge. June 90. = Theodore
Roosevelt, Harvard, 80, participated
with his fellow classmates of 80 in
the celebration of the 3Gth anniversary
of graduation. With Roosevelt were
governor Hughes and ]. Pierpont Nor
gan, both of whom it was understood
would be given honorary degrees.
Among the honorary degrees con
ferred were the following: Doctor of
laws: J. Pierpont Morgan. General
Horace Porter. Governor Hughes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Delegates to Peoria Good
Citizenship Conference
Adopt Resolutions
ON LORIMER BRIBERY
Several Radical Changes in
Legislative Methods Are
Recommended.

Peoria, ILL.,, June 29.-In resolutions
introduced by Representative NJ. A.
Hull of Chicago the demand goes forth
from 600 citizens of Illinois for a COM
plete investigation of charges of brib-
cry in the election of Senator Lorimer
Copies will be sent to Senator Cullom,
States Attorney Wayman of Cook
county, and States Attorney Burke of
Sangamon county. 1t is demanded that
both state and federal Investigations
be made
Would Change Constitution.
Among other resolutions introduced
by Hull, and adopted, are those de-
manding an amendment to the consti-
tuition providing for initiative and ref
erendum as followed in Oregon: the
passage of a corrupt practice act and
comprehensive state civil service sys-
tenn.
Winston Churchill of New Hamp-
shire, advocating the short ballot sys-
tenn, spoke last night.
The afternoon session was called to
order by Chairman Capen of Bloom
ington and debate followed between
from down state on charter legislation
for Chicago.
Raymond Robbins Speaks.
Raymond Robbins of Chicago mauled
the legislature on it's manner of trans
acting legislative business, telling of
three distinct bills that had met un-
timely deaths at the hands of what he
terms down statesmen" He said:
Until this state is represented by men
who are human beings, who do not do
their voting by long distance tele-
phones, Chicago will ask no further
charter legislation
DOnahue in Defense.
Representative d. d. Donahue of
Bloomington took exception, declaring
the three bills presented by the metrop-
oils were unfair; they were repetitions
of former enactments, and did not
clearly specify their ends.
Robbins said Donahue had never
read the bills. Donahue denied this
and stated Chicago is not attempting
to deal fairly with the lower end of
the state. Then the resolutions were
presented and adopted
Tells of Petty Graft.
w. B. Hale of Chicago stirred the
convention with his talk in which he
exposed the petty graft methods of
Legislators, and Merritt Starr of Chi
cago related how the legislators had
dealt death blow to an effective cor
rupt practices act. Delegate Wester-
field of Chicago told of the smothering
of the express bill at Springfield, and
August E. Cans of the knights of
Labor spoke of the corrupt practices
act
The convention was addressed by
DR.. Charles Mccarthy, head of the
Wisconsin legislative bureau.
Judge RinaI<er's Plan
Judge Rinaker. basing his PROPOSE
tions upon tive terms of membership
in the house of representatives ad-
vanced a plan of regeneration of meth
nds of LEGISLATION at Springfield. which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
At LAST TAFT
And ROOSEVELT
COME TOGETHER

Beverly, June 29.-President Taft
arrived at his summer home at $50
this forenoon.
Beverly, June 29.-President Taft
and former President Roosevelt will
meet at Burgess Point tomorrow after
noon. While there was no official an
nouncement of the conference it was
made known details are being ar
ranged. Whether Governor Hughes
will participate in tomorrow's meeting
is not certain. 1t is believed Senator
Lodge will also be present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
PRESIDENT FOR MICHIGAN
University Confers Honor on Harry
Il. Hutchins, Acting Head.

Ann Arbor. Mich, June 29.-Dr.
Harry B. Hutchins, who for the past
year has been acting president of the
University of Michigan. and who for
many years has been dean of the law
department, was last night made presi-
dent by the regents. The session of
the regents. which was. of course, be-
hind closed doors, Iasted until aftsT'f II
o'clock. 1t was expected that the ap-
pointment, if made, would be for a
definite term of years, but the regents
announcement is simply that DIR.
Hutchins is made permanent presi-
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
MUSICIANS DIE TOGETHER
Romance in Germany Is Followed by
a Double Tragedy.

Stuttgart, Germany, June 29.-Dr.
Alloys Obrist, the famous musical con-
ductor, and Anna Sutter, court singer,
were found dead together today. Both
had been shot. Appearances indicated
one had been murdered and the other
committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Dashed About by whirIwInd.

Dashed About by Whirlwind.
Suddenly he perceived a whirlwind
coming and ascended to a height of
nearly 1000 feet TO avoid the worst
of it. With the whirlwind came an
avalanche of rain After half an hour
the Deutschland came down to per-
nit of observations, and it was seen
that the Teutoburgian forest lay be-
low. The forward motor again stop
ped and Colesmann sent five of the
correspondents to the aft gondola
to ballast the vessel.
The Deutschland sank rapidly,
having lost much gas in the high al
titudes, and dragged along the top
of the dense forest. A heavy branch
of tree broke through the floor of
the cabin amidships, throwing two of
the guests to the floor. Other
branches ripped through the gas COM
partments and the whole great
structure settled down 80 or 40 feet
from the ground.
Expensive Ship is Wrecked.
The airship, for which Herr Coles
mann's company had just paid $137,-
500, looked like a wreck. The
frames were broken, but the motors
were not damaged. The silk was
ripped and had fallen in torn mass
on the tops of the trees. A COM
pany of infantry was sent from Osna-
bruck and picketed the wreckage.
Occupants of the airship say the
early part of the flight was delightful,
much like automobiling, without the
Earring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Hands Down
Important Ruling.
REDUCTIONS ARE MADE
Rank Abuses Found to Have
Prevailed in Coast and Inter-
Mountain States.

Washington. June 29.-Decisions
were handed down today by the inter.
state commerce commission country.
wide in Importance. They affect
freight rates, both class and commod.
ity, on all transcontinental lines oper-
ating between the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans. Extensive reductions are or
dered, In some instances amounting 10
50 per cent.
Known as Pacinc COnst Cases.
The decisions are what are popularity
known as the Pacific coast cases and
all reductions ordered affect rates
from Mississippi ana Missouri river
transfer points to Pacific coast ter
minals and intermountain points.
Found Remarkable Abuses.
The commission found a remarkable
rate situation existing on the Pacific
coast and intermountain territory.
| Shippers in some cases complained
they were required to pay Pacific
coast terminal rates, plus local rates
back from these terminals, although
the freight was discharged by the rail-
roads on the western trip. These
| local rates in most instances amounted
to two-fifths o. more than the entire
rate from the eastern points or origin
to the Pacific coast terminals.
Affects Market.
New York, June 29.-The stock
market was seized with another
spasm of weakness at the noon hour
today following the announcement of
the interstate commerce commission
Al arfa al raf n
were excessive. Prices of the most
active issues went the lowest of the
year Liquidation was urgent and
heavy.
Astonishing facts were developed by
the commission at its hearing concern
ing the earning capacity of Pacific
lines. The commission shows that
during the last two years the operat-
ing revenues of the Southern Pacific
company's Pacific system increased
sS.0OO,OOO, while the operating ex-
penses decreased s., 100000, thus pro-
ducing an increased operating income
of ever $12,O00,000, or a net increase
of about $4,000 per mile OF road.
Central Earns Most.
Referring to other lines of the Pa
cific system the commission says: II
we take the Central Pacific alone we
find it third in the list of Pacific roads
in tons carried and the highest of all
in freight earnings per mile, $13.453
per mile in 1907. While It is one OF
three railroads OF the west carrying
over a million tons OF freight per mile
of road the earnings of the Central
Pacific per mile are Go per cent greater
than the average for the United States
and 100 per cent greater than the aver
age of roads west of Chicago"
Ask n RehearinE.
Washington, June ga petition
for a rehearing was filed in the SUI
preme court today by the railroads In
the Missouri river rate case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
DemoIishing of Airship
Ends Regular Passen-
ger Service.
MONTHS TO REBUILD
Inventor Next Plans Flight to
Vienna to Call on Emperor
Joseph.

Osrabreck, Germany, June 90
Count Zeppelin is here today to super
intend the salvage of the airship
Deutschland, which came to grief in
less experienced hands yesterday. The
count, who is 72 years of age, has an
engagement in the near future to fly
from Friedrichshafen to Vienna to ex-
hi6it his invention to Emperor Joseph
and proposes to make good the prom
ise.
VIII Not Resume Soon.
Prospects of the early resumption of
passenger service, however, are not
bright. The accident will necessitate
a suspension for several months of
the advertised excursions It will be
necessary to dismantle the airship and
the work of taking it to pieces has
been begun. The next voyage will be
made with Zeppelin at the helm.
Wrecked in Trees.
Dusseldorf, Germany, June %
Count ZeppeIin's passenger airship.
Deutschland, the highest developed
of all the famous aeronaut's models,
lies on top of the Teutoburgian for
est, pierced with pine tree stems, a
mass of Debated silk and twisted
aluminium. Thirty three persons
aboard, after a wild contest with a
storm, escaped uninjured by descend
ing a rope ladder from the wreck on
the pine tops.
General Manager Colesmann of
the new airship company, Chief En-
gineer Duerr of the Zeppelin COM
pany, and Captain Kannenberg, who
had charge of the crew of 10, and 20
newspaper men sailed from Dussel-
dorf at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing for a three hours excursion.
Motor BaIks.
The objective point was Dortmund,
about 35 miles from Dusseldorf, but
a high head wind prevailed and an
effort was made to reach Munster,
garrison town, so that a landing
might be made on the parade ground,
where the aid of the soldiers in hold
ing the vast contrivance of silk and
metal against the wind could be OBJ
tanned.
1t was dangerous to attempt a
landing in an open field because of
the storm, as the metal was likely
to pound to pieces. In the high wind
one of the motors refused to work
and the other two were not powerful
enough to make any progress in the
gale.
Hangs at Angle.
The airship drifted in the violent
gusts and some times leaning to an
angle of 5 degrees while the engine
men were at work repairing the dis
abled motor. When this was done
all four screws were driven at their
full power, under which in normal
conditions the airship was capable
of attaining a speed of 40 miles an
hour.
The helmsman was unable to keep
his course and the great craft was
swung about at the mercy of the
winds.
Colesmann did not dare to turn
the shin around for faar of overturn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
BODIES ARE RECOVERED
Victims of Drowning at Annapolis
EOuDd-Dne a AIidShiDman,

Victims of Drowning at Annapolis
Found-One a AIidshipman.
Annapolis, June 29.-The bodies of
Mrs. Nell Bowyer, daughter-in-law of
the superintendent of the naval acad-
emy, and Midshipmen Grisbye Thomas
and Sherman Mason, who were drown
ed near here yesterday. were recovered
this morning.
The body of Mrs. Bowyer was found
standing erect in the waters of Severn
river. Stretched at her feet upon the
river bottom were the bodies of Mid
shipmen Thomas and Mason. The trio
had set sail yesterday in a naval acad-
emy half rater for the bathing beach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Underwriters ARE
HIT HARD BY COURT
Southeastern Association Officers Are
Fined for Alleged Fixing of
Rates at Newport News.

Newport News, Va, June 29.-Presi-
dent Daniel Harris, General Manager
A. b. Andrews and 81 members of the
Southeastern Underwriters associa-
tion were convicted today in the magis-
trate's court of unlawfully conspiring
to control insurance rates in this city
and fined $500 each. The case was
appealed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Pass State Examination.

Springfield, June 29.-The following
from Watertown hospital have passed
the state civil service examination for
appointment in the state charitable in
stitutions:
Promotional examination for physi-
cian-Dr. A. H. Dollear.
Assistant physicians - DR.. Max c.
Hawley and DIR. Gustav w. Dishong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
STATISTICIAN PAYS FINE
Penalty of $1,000 Collected in Con-
nection With Cotton Leak.

Washington, June 29.-E. S. Holmes,
Jr. former associate statistician in the
department of agriculture, indicted in
1905 for misconduct in Office in con-
nection with the cotton statistical
Leak today plead guilty and was fined
$4,000, which was paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Distant Quake Felt

Washington, June 29.-An earth
quake a great distance from Washing
ton whose tremors were recorded with
only slight vibrations occurred this
morning. beginning at 1903 and con.
tinuing until 7:27, according to the
Georgetown university observatory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
RIVER BULLETIN.

A slight falling tendency in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from below Du-
buque to Muscatine.
J.. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 7:31. rises 4:2S; moon rises
12:0S a. M; 1871 p. M, eastern time,
moon at last quarter in constellation
Pisces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
THE WEATHER
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day. Slightly warmer tonight.

Temperature at a. m, 6S. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, % /;
minimum in IL hours, &c. Velocity of
wind at Z a. m, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation, none. Relative humidity, at
7 D. m. 81, at a. m. GO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
SENATOR Is NEAR DEATH
MIR. Daniels Suffers Another Stroke
at Lynchburg Home.

Lynchburg, Va, June Ex-senator
Daniel today sustained another stroke
of paralysis His doctor expects death
inside of "a hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
conditIon al cotton.

Memphis, June 29.-The report Of ti.>
National Ginners' association today
gives the condition of cotton up to
June 25 as S23,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Married es Years: Celebrate.

Sterling, H., June 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbur Jackson of New Bedford cele-
brated their Goth wedding anniversary
here yesterday. They have 80 descend
ants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

ing and decided to drift in the gale,
which was blowing at the rate of
so miles an hour toward Osnabruck,
which also is a garrison station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
FIVE KILLED; THREE HURT
Baltimore & Ohio Train Hits a Gang
of WOrkmen.

Baltimore, June ga Baltimore &
Ohio passenger train today struck a
gang of carpenters repairing trestle
near here, killing five and injuring
three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

Roosevelt to Visit Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, June 29.-Roosevelt will
be the guest of the Milwaukee Press
club Sept Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Central Earns Most.
Ask n RehearinE.

Washington, June ga petition
for a rehearing was filed in the SUI
preme court today by the railroads In
the Missouri river rate case.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-30
GOAT BREEDERS WILL MEET
AngOra Goat Men win Select Place
for Holding Midwinter Show.

George w. McBee. President of the
Northwest .Angora Goat Association,
informs the Observer that a mass
meeting of goat breeders will be held
on the Fair grounds during State Fair
week under the auspices of the asso-
citation. The object of this meeting
is to arrange for a Midwlnter Angora
Show to be held next Winter at some
place TO be decided upon.
IL is the desire OF the association
that not only every member. but every
person interested in the goat industry
be present and join in the movement
to better conditions among the breed
ers.
The meeting at the Fair Grounds
will be held on Thursday evening.
Is.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-30

his "a acres of land near Buena Vista
He has small farm, but it would be
hard to find better land in Polk Coun-
ty. He has been quite successful with
alfalfa, and is quite enthusiastic about
the profit of this crop. The soil of his
place seems to be well adapted to it.
Mr.. Bundy has one of the finest teams
Nof horses in this part of the county. 1t
is matched team of grey 4-year-olos.
The animals are so near of a size that
one cannot see the least difference
between the two.
r. Fl. McCarter is one of the pro-
ressive farmers of the American
bottom. He has been experimenting
with alfalfa, ard declares that it is d
more profitable crop than hops. MIR.
McCarter is firm believer in the hog
and alfalfa" combination.
M. NJ Porterfield owns 500 acres
North of American Bottom-one of
the most beautiful homes in the coun-
try He has fine stock, good land and
abundant craps. This year he has "a
acres of hops which will yield an ever
age crop When seen in Dallas, Sat
urday, Mr.. Porterfield said the stakes
in his field We're so well secured that
his hops were not damaged by the
high winds of last Wednesday.
One of the most enthusiastic raisers
of alfalfa is 0. T. Murphy, of Amer
lean Bottom. His experience in get
ting it set and growing has been high
ly satisfactory. Mr.. Murphy thinks
alfalfa raising is easily understood
and that the matter of obtaining
good stand in the soil of this bottom
is comparatively simple.
The high wind of Thursday wrought
havoc with the hop fields of American
Bottom. Much work was required in
some of the fields to straighten up
the stakes again. When the wind be-
gan to blow, the farmers had to get |
into the yards quickly and set up the
displaced poles to prevent the vines |
from dropping to the ground In one /
ield, an entire acre of hops was
blown down.
The work on the new schoolhouse
n American Bottom is going on ZAP
dly and will soon be finished. r. e,
finch, of Independence, has the con-
ract for putting up the building. 1t
Will be creditable structure and will
'ost about $500.
CTo be Continued.)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-30
MANY GO TO THE CIRCUS
Barnum & Bailey Show at Salem
Draws Large Crowd from Polk County

If there is any one thing in this
world that draws harder than a porous
plaster, it is a three-ring circus. This
pulling power was again fully demon
strated Saturday afternoon, when the
Barnum & Bailey show gave its per-
formance in Salem before crowd of
at least 10000 persons. The capitol
city was crowded with visitors, who
went from every part of the valley on
excursion trains or drove in from the
surrounding country The attendance
at the night performance was almost
as large as in the afternoon.
The Salem, Dallas & Falls City rail-
road gave excellent train service, run
ming an extra train at night in addi-
tion to it's regular schedule. This SER
vice proved a great convenience to the
residents of Dallas, Falls City and the
surrounding territory, and every train
was crowded to the limit.
AS to the merits of the performance
itself, opinion differs widely. Many
there are who declare that the Bar
mum & Bailey show this year is better
than ever before, while others are
positive that it is not up TO
the usual Ringing standard. All agree,
however, that the performance is
worth the money and that few of the
features offered are superior to any
thing seen on the coast heretofore.
The large crowd in Salem was or
derly and we'll behaved, and only one
serious accident occurred to mar the |
pleasure of the day. A Salem young
the daughter of an employee |
1T the Insane Asylum, was struck |
iown by passing team at the corner
IF State and Commercial streets and
Sses seriously bruised and injured. 1t
s not believed, however, that the in
uries will prove fatalg
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-08-30
socIaIIsls WIN NomInale rIckc,.

A meeting Of Socialists was held at
the Courthouse in Dallas. Saturday.
August 20. az which time the interests
Of the party movement were discuss
ed and cali made for convention
to be held at the Courthouse in Dali
las on Saturday. September -. at 1
O'Clock p. m. TO nominate candidates
for-fhe various county Offices
JAMES X. SEARS,
Chairman